The Toilet on the Sidewalk
Discovering the Hope of Christ in Unexpected Circumstances
Do you find yourself traveling on a path you didn't see coming? Are you in the middle of an unexpected season that leaves you wondering if you will ever recover? If so, then you've experienced a "toilet on the sidewalk" moment. And you're not alone. After the abrupt ending of her 15-year marriage and the tragic loss of her teenage son, Liane was led to start a blog to process the difficult emotions that accompanied these tragedies. Journey through this devotional book that will walk you not only through the pain of grief in unplanned circumstances - but the extraordinary love of God in the midst of it. Discover the hope and yes, even the joy that can be found in Christ when walking through the most difficult of trials!
Rather than give advice and strategies for navigating grief, which often lead to feelings of failure, the reflections of The Toilet on the Sidewalk guide the reader to discover that the faithful love of God is always enough, even in life's most unpredictable storms.
Lori Schumacher
—founder of Unveiling Hope with Lori Schumaker, writer, speaker, life and mental health coach, author of Surrendered Hearts: And Adoption Story of Love, Loss, and Learning to Trust
"What sets this collection of devotions apart is Liane’s raw honesty. She doesn't preach from a pedestal but shares her own heart-wrenching experiences, including the unimaginable pain of
tragically losing her 14-year-old son. Through her journey, she proves that hope isn't just a fleeting emotion—it's a tangible force that can sustain us through our darkest hours. Her unwavering faith in the face of unimaginable pain serves as a powerful testament to the enduring strength of God's love.
Melanie DeSimone
—bereaved mamam, conference speaker, workshop leader and blogger, thelifeididntchoose.com
"While there are no definitive guidebooks for walking the path of child loss, there are those who have made progress and are willing to bring a lighted torch back to help others find their way. Henkell is one of those folks. She has skillfully woven Scripture, words of wisdom and personal anecdotes together in an easily accessible format that will help a heart hold onto hope during the most difficult season a parent could possibly face. Highly recommended."
Cindy Steinbeck
—speaker and author of The Vine Speaks, Redemption Through Divorce, Grapes of Grace,
and My Father's Vineyard
"Hope and healing, death and resurrection permeate each page! Sheer confidence in Christ, even when putting one foot in front of the other seemed impossible, nudges us toward that same courage amid our painful losses. Strength to face each day, as Liane boldly and unashamedly shares, comes not from within but from Christ who is our strength."