Episode 189: Andrew’s Mom

When listening to the story of Donna’s son, Andrew, I was immediately struck with how his life was touched by God. That is not to say Andrew didn’t encounter difficulties. In fact, quite the opposite is true. God seemed to shut door after door in his face,...

Episode 188: Ask Me Anything

Today’s episode is the long-awaited Ask Me Anything episode. Virtually all of the submitted questions were for my husband. Perhaps this should not be surprising. I am pretty much an open book on the podcast and am very open with my emotions. Dads can very much...

Episode 176: Xavier & Aidan’s Mom

Shortly after Michelle and I finished recording today’s interview, Michelle wrote back to me saying that she didn’t feel like she shared much hope. She had wanted to be inspirational to other bereaved parents when sharing her grief journey after losing her two sons...

Episode 173: Kaitlyn’s Dad

When I think of retirement, I often think of people moving to Florida or perhaps helping out by spending extra time caring for grandchildren. However, that is not how today’s guest, Jim, spends his retirement. When Jim retired, he started working part-time at a local...

Episode 172: Madyson’s Mom

It has been less than 5 months since Brittany’s sweet 12-year-old daughter, Madyson, died unexpectedly from myocarditis, but Brittany has already been an inspiration to other bereaved moms. In the days and weeks after Madyson’s death, Brittany felt devastated and...