Episode 133: Where is God in My Grief?

When applying to medical school, potential students are required to write a personal statement to accompany the application. I remember specifically what I wrote in my statement because I was in the pain of grief. I wrote that I was applying to medical school to...

Episode 132: Jessica’s Mom

Tenacious. When listening to today’s guest, Nancy, talk about her precious daughter, Jessica, the word that immediately comes to my mind is tenacious. No matter what life threw her way, Jessica continued to fight and even thrive. Despite being born with...

Episode 131: Judson’s Mom

When I started the Always Andy’s Mom podcast, the story was picked up by local TV stations. I remember one particular interview on my family room sofa. I was brought to tears several times, but managed to relay to her my goal of trying to bring a bit of hope and...

Episode 130: Aven’s Mom

A few month’s after the death of Debra’s 6 year old son, Aven, she had a friend point out something that she had never noticed before. Her friend said, “You know, you can’t spell heaven without aven.” Debra and her family had never...

Episode 129: Hudson’s Mom

Sometimes when you meet someone, you just click and a friendship forms immediately. I had that sudden feeling of friendship from the first email that I received from today’s guest, Amanda. I don’t want to give away too many details because I want you all...

Episode 128: Krissy’s Mom

Shortly after recording today’s episode, I received an email from today’s guest, Shirlene. I want to share part of that email with all of you – ‘I was giving blood today and my “Krissy” tattoo was in full view … the phlebotomist asked me about...