Childhood should be carefree, right? We hope that our kids make it to adulthood with as few scars as possible, but that isn’t the nature of the world we live in. What happens when our kids encounter grief? What happens when we aren’t able to give them the childhood we wanted them to have?
This week I talk with Lisa Appelo, widow and mom of seven, who found herself in that spot - grieving the life she wanted for herself and her children, and then having to navigate the shift in every relationship that comes through change or grief. What she has found in the last 11+ years has been the presence of God for her and her kids. The rhythm of their regular bible study was a lifeline and she offers us great encouragement of God’s nearness and direct involvement in our lives. Read more of their story in Lisa’s new book Life can be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After it All Falls Apart.
We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by some experienced moms and benefit from their wisdom. I’m asking them about their “mom brands” and the unique families and assignments God has given them to help us embrace the specific and unique spot God has given each of us.
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Links Mentioned:
Hope and Help for Taboo Topics in Postpartum Care :: Krystle Howald [Ep 467]
Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466]
Sidetracked by 1980’s Mother’s Day, LTK, and Bad Book Reviews :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 465]
Stewarding Sacred and Spiritual Disciplines at Home :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 464]
When You're Busy and Stressed by Mom Life Expectations :: Joanna Weaver [Ep 463]
House Rules and Learning to Love your Home :: Myquillyn Smith [Ep 462]
When You’re Disappointed in Mom Life Limitations :: Sara Hagerty [Ep 461]
Sidetracked by Instagram Arguments, Chicos, and End-of-School Year Emotions :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 460]
From Ruin to Redemption :: Nadia Louise [Ep 459]
Emotional Maturity, Teamwork, and 25 years of Marriage :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 458]
Three Faith Pillars for Parenting Teens :: Melissa Kruger [Ep 457]
Changing the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456]
Secure Borders and the Compassionate Christian :: Bri Stensrud [Ep 455]
Sidetracked by Throat Gurgles, Unlikely Friendships and Trash Can Valentines :: special guest Rachel Green [Ep 454]
Hope for the Hopeless Marriage :: Kathy Bush [Ep 453]
The What, Why and Work-through of Panic Attacks :: Kasey Van Norman [Ep 452]
Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451]
Feeding Your Kids Without Mom Guilt :: Kacie Barnes [Ep 450]
Life is Messy, God is Good :: Sidetracked with Cynthia and Heather [Ep 449]
She’s Not Your Enemy :: Jenn Schultz [Ep 448]
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