Something to Hold Onto

Lashell Johnson shares about her son who died in a bike accident. He loved magic and being in nature. Biking and hiking and working in Yellowstone was where her Anthony found joy. His journals are priceless to her. Finding comfort in his words has been healing.

Chelsea talks about how everybody loved her mom! She lived life to the fullest and wanted to pass along that life is to be joyful! Chelsea’s mom didn’t have anything on her bucket list just wanted to spend time with family. Between making memories and family music videos in Mexico, collecting heart rocks and cheering others on with cow bells she left a legacy of love and JOY! 💜 🔔

Lorene de St. Aubin has had her own losses but has also been able to help others as a Hospice Chaplain and grief support facilitator. She has been a wonderful spiritual support to those who are dying and their families by being present and sometimes just “holding the space”. She has also seen the way people come together to help each other in a grief group setting. She reminds us to, “Be patient w...

Anna Marie Perkins, mother of an amazing son and daughter talks about helping her son after a stroke in his teenage years. Her daughter was in a car accident and became paralyzed 6 years later and she recently lost her husband in their golden years. Her sweet strength and good attitude about all of life’s losses is truly inspiring. She says, “Friends and family are a lifeline - you can’t do it alo...

Lori shares her thoughts about losing a spouse and how life is never the same. Your social life changes, you are not a couple anymore, you lose your livelihood but there are good things that come. After taking her kids on a boating trip soon after her husband (David C. Greene) died she reflects “I think that from that point forward my kids knew that whatever it was - we could do it!” She also shar...

In this episode we visit with Shirley Dennison who talks about her sweetheart of 63 years. How kind words strengthened their marriage and home and how helping others helps her heart find joy as she misses him.

A visit with my oldest boys, twins, who lost their grandma at age 10 and then their grandpa at age 25. The different perspectives of grief that age and time brings. “In Moments of grief we reach for things we have already felt and know to satisfy it....letting it be a part of you.” I am so proud to be their mom 💙💙

A visit with Liz Wixom Johnsen sharing the tidbits of memories and wisdom of her grandma - sweet Mary Mix. The magic of love, a good heart and knowing what source to look to in our lives 🙏🏼.

“To our children we give two things, one is roots, the other wings.” This quote was the motto of the dance studio where Mary and her sisters developed their talents. In this episode, Mary shares her story of when her mom and sister died in a car accident. Mary was only 14 years old. The wisdom and love that she gives by finding and sharing the good around us is contagious. 💫

A few minutes of sharing a some things that have brightened my path recently. A hope for everyone out there to have an amazing 2020❣️

A new year and a new way of thinking. This episode is a wonderful way to start 2020 - talking about how we can have clean pain in our grief, figuring out the bumps in our road and embracing a new year! “To take something negative and to be able to do good with it is what allows me to have purpose.” ~ Taylor Ann Macey 💗TaylorAnnMacey.com💗

Happy 87th Birthday to my dear mom - Joyce Hanson. She sat down with me to talk about her grandmother and mom and traditions they passed along. She also shares her wisdom of how love carries us through and how trusting the Lord is so important.

A visit with Sara Bunker who talks about another of our neighbors who had such an impact on so many in our neighborhood. She shares the wisdom of where JOY comes from in our lives.

This episode is a visit with Vicki Briggs who had a lot happen in one year. Medical worries with a son, losing her husband and both parents. Listen to her inspiring story of hope 🙏🏼♥️

A few minutes talking to this amazing lady who has lost both her Mom and now her dad. JoLynn’s talent and love for music started as gifts from her parents. She shares with us how music helps heal us and is a spirituality gateway. 🎼♥️🎶

A visit with two daughters, Liz and Emily. We honor a great lady with a grateful and giving heart who served, loved and blessed our lives. The music she sang and traditions she started live on through all of us💕

About 10 years ago we lost our family dog. I had no idea how much my heart would hurt losing Durby. For all of you out there with pets that are members of your family.......this one’s for you🐶♥️

This episode is to remember and honor all Veterans. It is a sweet visit with Audrey Whipple, the wife of Second Lieutenant Jack Whipple who served as a glider pilot and fought for our freedom in WWII. We are ever grateful for the many men and women who serve so that we may live free. ♥️🙏🏼🇺🇸

Claytie was their ray of sunshine. He influenced every one for good with his joyful soul. Having him in their family has brought sweet awareness for others with special needs and created hearts of empathy.

The wisdom and beauty that come from this Mom’s journey of great love and great loss is astounding. This episode reflects raw feelings of “not getting over it” and living like her amazing daughter did even through her battle with cancer. Che”moo”therapy, trees and new chapters.....something for all of us as we listen❣️

In this episode I get to sit down with my next door neighbor and dear friend as we honor and remember our other neighbor and her goodness ♥️

Little and big miracles happen in our lives. Sometimes we just have to open our eyes and hearts to see them and be guided. This episode is about timing and a few miracles.

I recorded this episode at Bear Lake so please forgive the wind in the back ground. At moments I hope you can hear the water and sometimes the seagulls as I remember my Father in law—the funeral singer 🎶♥️ and talk of traditions and memories.

This episode is an interview with a friend on her experience when she helped her niece honor her mom on her heaven date. Hollie also shares a time when she and her husband were on the scene of a head on collision and what they did.

My Dad was a big teddy bear.....a little rough on the outside but tender on the inside. Come with me in this episode as I remember him on what would have been his 90th birthday. ♥️🐻