Mother’s Day Emotions 2025 AUDIO PODCAST Outreach 419

“I’m not gonna sit and long for what I lost… when I’ve been doubly blessed.”

This Mother's Day message from Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis goes far beyond flowers and photo booths. It's for the moms who are grieving, the ones navigating estranged relationships, and those who carry shame from their past but still long for healing. Heidi opens up about the loss of her own mother, the heartache of broken connections with her children, and the way God has gently restored what was once lost through the community of Outreach 419.

This isn’t the typical Mother’s Day talk—it’s honest, raw, and full of faith. With deep empathy and grace, Heidi shares:

“I'm done stewing over what I don't have… because God has already answered prayers I didn't even realize were being answered.”

Whether you're celebrating today or struggling just to show up, this message is for you.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Loss
00:44 Different Forms of Grief
02:19 Mother's Day Reflections
03:16 Struggles with Addiction and Motherhood
04:29 Finding Grace and Understanding
05:21 God's Presence in Our Lives
08:01 Overcoming Shame and Guilt
10:00 Embracing God's Plan
11:59 The Power of Community
14:51 Lessons from Loss
19:14 Serving and Loving Others
29:23 The Reality of Longing
33:41 Letting Go of Unrealistic Longings
34:19 The Locust Years: A Biblical Analogy
35:48 Embracing God's Restoration
37:54 Trusting God's Plan
43:06 Rebuilding Trust and Relationships
48:51 Finding Joy Amidst Pain
53:55 God's Unfailing Love
01:00:41 Living Joyfully Despite Loss
01:02:16 The Power of Worship
01:04:16 Facing Life's Challenges with Faith
01:06:58 The Battle Against Doubt and Despair
01:08:39 A Message of Hope and Community