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...

Introducing… Podcast Wrap-up Q&A

Have you ever wanted to ask a question to a guest of the Always Andy’s Mom Podcast? Here is your chance! This Tuesday at 2pm Eastern Time, tune in to Always Andy’s Mom on Facebook Live, YouTube, or Twitter. We are excited to announce that we are trying...

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...

Always a Hawkeye

The third week of April in 2004  was a big one at The University of Iowa Hospital. A brand new Labor and Delivery unit was opening. I remember finding out that Andy’s due date was April 21st and hoping that we would make it to that date so we could use the brand...

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...