The Heath Mullikin Project

Our thoughts on the wonder of the continental breakfast.

God has helped me communicate better with my kids over the past few years about some truly difficult topics. How can we be honest and sensitive in a way that raises a generation that doesn’t yell and curse at everyone? kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

Here’s a behind the scenes look at something I’ve been doing for the past 5 years every 2 weeks that has been a great outlet for me. What kind of hobbies do you have and why should professional wrestling be one of them?

I’m feeling a little bit better today, but it’s time to disinfect everything and wash the sheets. How do you know if you’re ready to start asking God “why?”

A fever hit me late yesterday afternoon with a vengeance. Today’s episode takes a detour from previous ones because of it.

Sometimes life throws you a curveball when one just went by. How do you bounce back from that?

Some thoughts on yesterday’s visitation and celebration of the life of Karen Mullikin. How are the kids and I doing? What’s next? Here’s a glimpse.

I woke up a bit nervous this morning and dealt with some anxiety yesterday. Here’s what going through my head as I finish preparing for today’s celebration of the love of my life and a woman of God, Karen Mullikin.

What’s been one of the greatest things that has helped me along this long and difficult journey? What’s something that could drastically improve your life like it has mine?

Let’s talk about music and our moods. Do you listen to certain music because of the mood you are in or do you listen to certain music to put you in a certain mood?

Today I am doing some very hard things that most of us rarely think about doing. Things like picking out flowers for a funeral and designing your own grave marker. I pray today’s thoughts encourage you. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

I found some of Karen’s journals in her bedside table leading me to some reflective moments last night. What I found inside may surprise you. Karen’s full obituary has been posted.

Each day gets a little bit easier and a little bit harder. Today the sun is up and the bed is made and Monday is ready to be tamed. Many are asking how they can help and the family has set up www.teammullikin.com for donations.

Karen passed peacefully last night not long after I posted yesterday’s update. The sun came up this morning and I made my bed. That may not mean a lot to you, but on this episode I explain why it means a lot to me.

My thoughts on the the 7 stages of grief and today’s devotionals. The sun is up and the bed is made.

God has given us more time with Karen and we are keeping her comfortable as her journey comes to an end. God’s timing is not our timing. We continue to sense your prayers and God’s presence.

Karen remains comfortable and with us. We are waiting on God’s timing and overwhelmed by the outpouring of love we have received.

Today is a new day. God’s mercies are new every morning. What does that even mean?

Some ideas for taking every thought captive and a prayer for peace for all of us. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 New International Version (NIV) 3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.

Following yesterday’s frustration with the internet I share some thoughts on the Oakway internet situation. Karen has been resting comfortably today and we had a nice visit with the Hospice Chaplain.

Today has been a pretty frustrating day for a few reasons. Also, there are a few places where you can hear Karen screaming in the background. This is almost a spasm reaction where she will yell or cry out for no reason.

A conversation with Karen’s cousin, Becky Robinson Garmon, about grief and good ways to help and encourage those experiencing it. We had a house full of people so pardon the background noise. Again, this is meant to be raw and unpolished, just like life.

Some tips on what to say and what not to say when someone is grieving.

Yesterday I decided to cut my trip short and come home early from Orlando. This is the story of the journey to get home to my wife, Karen. Her oxygen levels have been below normal and safe for the past 2 days and hospice care has been called in.

I got to catch up with Matthew Tietje while in Orlando for the Pastor’s Gathering. Matthew works at Wesleyan HQ in Fisher’s, IN and is responsible for my love and knowledge of podcasting. Here’s our conversation over dinner.