A Mother's Day Reminder- What Truly Matters Most

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Happy Mother’s Day, mamas!

This episode is a tender and emotional one. It’s not your typical Mother’s Day message—and yet, it’s exactly what my heart needed to hear, and maybe yours does too.

This past week, tragedy hit close to home. A little boy in my daughter’s school unexpectedly passed away, and it’s left me feeling heavy, heartbroken, and reflective. As a mom, I just couldn’t stop thinking about his mother… and what it means to truly cherish the time we have.

In this episode, I share:

• The heartbreaking story that shook me this week

  
  

• Why this moment reminded me to slow down and focus on what truly matters

  
  

• Two timely podcast episodes from Pastor Rick Warren that brought me comfort

  
  

• A powerful conversation from Oprah’s podcast about near-death experiences that gave me a deeper sense of peace and perspective

  
  

• A loving reminder to give yourself grace and choose gratitude, even in the middle of the mess

  
  

This isn’t an easy listen—but it’s an important one. It’s a nudge to stop sweating the small stuff. To hug your babies tighter. To remember that this life we’re living, even in all its chaos and imperfections, is a gift.

Mentioned in today’s episode:

• Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope – Rebuilding Your Life When You’ve Lost Everything (Part 1)

• Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope – Rebuilding Your Life When You’ve Lost Everything (Part 2)

• The Oprah Podcast – Near-Death Experiences with Dr. Bruce Greyson

  
  

I hope this episode gives you permission to pause. To breathe. To reconnect with what matters most—not just today, but every day.

I’d love to hear your thoughts or anything this episode stirred in you. Feel free to share something you’re walking through in the comments section below.

Also, quick addendum if you listened to last weeks episode when I interviewed Kelsey Cook from Learning with Kelsey...

I mistakenly said you could use the code MOMENTUM at checkout to get 15% off your Learning with Kelsey activity box—but that was my bad!

Here’s how to actually get the discount:

Just click this link. It will redirect you to the Learning with Kelsey website and automatically apply your 15% off when you check out. Super easy!

If you have any trouble or questions, feel free to reach out to me—I’m always happy to help.

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