Few things in life could be more terrifying than finding your child hanging lifeless by a rope on the back of a deserted house, yet this is what author Christine Elder encountered one dark fall night. Broken Blessings is the inspirational story of the hope and strength that guided the author and her family through this trauma and the aftermath of her teenage son’s massive brain injury as well as his continuing struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Surprisingly, this tale of both tragedy and miracles is infused with joy throughout and serves as a courageous example of how we can respond to life’s challenges with trust and hope no matter the depth of our pain or loss. Christine’s deep faith and innate spirituality weave through every page of the narrative, uplifting the reader while offering a beacon to guide others through their own struggles and to help them discover that there is a compass that guides them, and they are never alone.