In this episode, I share what it has been like moving out of the house Luke and I shared for almost 17 years.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share an update on how our family is doing and how we survived the excruciatingly painful day of Christmas, Luke's Birthday, and New Year's Eve.  The first holidays without him were so hard,  Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share how I am having peace even while feeling the pain of grief and loss.   Psalm 34:18 New International Version " The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I discuss how I got through Halloween without Luke and the beginning of the Christmas season. I also share some exciting news about my future!  Revelation 21:4 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[a] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here Our Halloween Pictures PIctures of our new land My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about the positive things God has been bringing into my life as well as what to say to someone experiencing grief.  Psalm 119:114 " You are my refuge and my shield. I have put my hope in you." Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here Song "The Story I'll Tell" Pictures of the sun shining on Payton playing baseball  My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me [email protected]  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about how grief is like having an amputation. You will always be missing a part of you but you learn how to adapt. I share some very exciting things going on in my life and how blessed I am with the gift of friendships. Here is the verse I talk about-  NIV Proverbs 17:17 "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here Photoshoot Hayley and I did with my wedding dress My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us My Favorite book by Lysa TerKeurst "It's Not Supposed to Be This Way" Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about the disappointment I have had with finding a job and how I am learning more every day to lean into and feel the pain and grief.   Philippians 1:6 New International Version being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.  Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here Song about taking me back to when I was younger My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook email me [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I share an update about the past week and the physical and emotional pain that I have been going through. I share verses and things that have helped me as I journey through life as a widow and single mom.  Psalm 23, Good News Translation The Lord Our Shepherd[a] 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. 2 He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. 3 He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. 4 Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me. 5 You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim. 6 I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my home as long as I live. Abide app that helps me sleep  My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Check out my NEW Podcast Widowgoals here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode, I talk about what my first 4 months of being a widow have been like.  Anxiety is something very new to me and I talk about how I am dealing with it. I share about Luke's Celebration of Life, school starting, and the possibility of a new job.  Luke's Celebration of Life Video Pictures from Luke's Celebration of Life  My NEW book Paralyzed Joy My Book Cancer Can't Crush Us Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support

In this episode what it has been like since my husband passed away 5.5 weeks ago. I share about his graveside service and how we are getting through each day.  Hayley's Song she wrote and sang for her Dad at his graveside service Hayden's Speech at the service Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Psalm 46:10 New International Version He says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." My new bed Psalms to sleep to 1Follow Me on Social Instagram Facebook Join my email list email me- [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepeacecast/support