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.
Discussion Questions:Connect with Lisa Appelo:
Links Mentioned:
A Mash-Up of Summer Support [Ep 411]
The Praying Mama :: Natasha Miller [Ep 410]
Parenting Ahead :: Kristen Hatton [Ep 409]
Important Topics to Cover with Tweens and Teens about Manners, Technology and Friendship :: Lee Cordon [Ep 408]
Occupying Suffering Spaces :: Cari Trotter [Ep 407] RWYB Series Wk 6
Shrinking or Swelling to Fill Your Space :: Courtney DeFeo [Ep 406]
Listening for God's Leading :: Caroline Cobb [Ep 405] RWYB wk 4
Identifying Your God-Given Space (Part 2) :: Sally Clarkson [Ep 404] RWYB Series wk 3
Identifying Your God-Given Space (Part 1) :: Cleere Cherry Reaves [Ep 403] RWYB wk 2
How to Never Miss Out :: Vaneetha Risner [Ep 402] RWYB Series Wk 1
How to be Truly Strong :: Aundi Kolber [Ep 401]
Guided by Faith :: Candace Cameron Bure [Ep 400]
Talking, Teens, and Twenty-four Years :: Bruce + Heather [Ep 399]
Students of Our Children :: Karen Stubbs [Ep 398]
On the Role of Women :: Joel Muddamalle [Ep 397]
Communication that Connects :: Kimberly Galindo [Ep 396]
Parenting Sensitive and Intense Kids :: Lynne Jackson and Lydia Rex [Ep 395]
Signpost Parenting :: Ann Voskamp [Ep 395]
Freedom is Not a Look :: Alisa Keeton [Ep 393]
Clarifying Your Family Culture :: Heather [Ep 392]
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