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:
Steady Identity in Shifting Roles :: Kari Kampakis - Part 2 [Ep 391]
Connecting With Your Daughter Through Humility and Compassion :: Kari Kampakis - Part 1 [Ep 390]
Every Mom a Theologian :: Phylicia Masonheimer [Ep 389]
Brave Enough to be Broken :: Toni Collier [Ep 388]
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes :: Lysa TerKeurst [Ep 387]
Bottles of Hope :: Lindsey Wheeler [Ep 386]
Advent Untangled :: Mindy Rives [Ep 385]
Chosen by Jesus :: Cast of The Chosen [Ep 384]
Collaboration Over Competition :: Liz Bohannon & Jessica Honegger [Ep 383]
Freeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood - Ages and Stages - Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382]
Life Empowered by the Holy Spirit :: Max Lucado [Ep 381]
Ages & Stages Series--The Tween Years :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 380]
Navigating Middle Motherhood :: Kara Trochta [Ep 379]
Ages and Stages Series-- The Elementary Years :: Dr. Meg Meeker [Ep 378]
Ages and Stages Series — Infants/Toddlers :: Rachel Norman [Ep 377]
Reading Aloud to Overcome Mom Fear :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 376]
Doubt, Questions & Your Teen’s Growing Faith :: Mary Jo Sharp [Ep 375]
Building Strong Marriages :: Kimberly Beam Holmes [Ep 374]
Behind the Mic :: Heather [Ep 373]
Raising Discerning Viewers :: Heather [Ep 372]
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