Send us a text Drawing the line between grief and mourning changes everything about how we navigate loss. Grief—the natural, uncontrollable emotional response—floods us with sadness, anger, anxiety, and even manifests as physical pain migrating through the body. Mourning, however, encompasses the actions we take: attending funerals, sharing memories, and creating space to express our pain. When we covenant to "mourn with those that mourn," we're not promising to feel another's grief—an impos...
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Send us a text Drawing the line between grief and mourning changes everything about how we navigate loss. Grief—the natural, uncontrollable emotional response—floods us with sadness, anger, anxiety, and even manifests as physical pain migrating through the body. Mourning, however, encompasses the actions we take: attending funerals, sharing memories, and creating space to express our pain. When we covenant to "mourn with those that mourn," we're not promising to feel another's grief—an impos...
Send us a text Drawing the line between grief and mourning changes everything about how we navigate loss. Grief—the natural, uncontrollable emotional response—floods us with sadness, anger, anxiety, and even manifests as physical pain migrating through the body. Mourning, however, encompasses the actions we take: attending funerals, sharing memories, and creating space to express our pain. When we covenant to "mourn with those that mourn," we're not promising to feel another's grief—an impos...
Send us a text When tragedy strikes, our understanding of God's protection undergoes a profound metamorphosis. Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, grief can change us into something entirely new—if we allow it. Today, Mama Bear Wendy explores what it means to live up to our spiritual privileges during times of profound loss. The death of a spouse creates a defining moment that challenges our most fundamental beliefs. After losing her husband, Wendy's prayers transformed from w...
Send us a text We all want to say the perfect words to comfort someone who's grieving, but what if the most powerful gift isn't words at all? After my husband died unexpectedly, I discovered that true comfort often came from the most unexpected places. There were neighbors who showed up with "grief groceries" – practical items like paper plates and toilet paper when I couldn't think clearly enough to shop. There was the friend who texted daily for months without expecting responses. An...
Send us a text Join Mama Bear Wendy as we journey through the poignant narratives of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, uncovering the profound lessons these characters have to teach us about navigating loss and grief. This episode invites you to explore the powerful themes of love, loyalty, and the importance of community support during our darkest times. We start by recognizing the fundamental human experience of grief, emphasizing the power of companionship and understanding in healing. Moving throug...
Send us a text What if the very foundation of your beliefs is shaken by grief, leaving you feeling vulnerable and broken? Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, as we explore this question and embark on a heartfelt journey through loss, inspired by the teachings of Doctrine and Covenants 6:34-36. Through personal stories, including the profound experience of losing my husband, I share the struggle between fear and trust, and the challenge of finding peace amidst pain. Together, we'll reflect on the enduri...
Send us a text Grief often speaks a language that our hearts understand but our bodies may also echo. Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, on the Parables of Grief podcast as I unfold my personal story of battling idiopathic episcleritis amidst overwhelming grief. Discover how emotional turmoil can manifest physically and why it's crucial to listen to these signals. Through my journey, I explore the profound teachings of the Gospel and the heartwarming melodies I share with the children in my congregati...
Send us a text Have you ever thought of grief as a companion rather than an enemy? Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, on a heartfelt journey through the Parables of Grief podcast, where we transform sorrow into strength. This episode brings you personal stories of loss and healing, beginning with a young girl's touching portrayal of grief as a character she learns to engage with rather than fear. Drawing from scriptures like Isaiah 53:3-5, and the example of the Savior, Jesus Christ, we explore how be...
Send us a text Today's story is about a fiery furnace. In his talk, "The Triumph of Hope" from October 2024's general conference, Elder Neil L. Anderson says, "As we strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ, we see beyond our struggles to the blessings and promises of eternity." In Daniel 3, there are three heroes: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. These three men were rulers under King Nebuchadnezzar. King Nebuchadnezzar builds a big statue out of gold and tells all the people in his k...
Send us a text “Perhaps our Heavenly Father’s greatest hope is that through our fears we may choose to turn to him. The uncertainties of earth life can help to remind each of us that we are dependent on him. But that reminder is not automatic. It involves our agency. We must choose to take our fears to him, choose to trust him, and choose to allow him to direct us. We must make these choices when what we feel most inclined to do is to rely more and more on our own frantic and often distorted ...
Send us a text After losing my husband, I discovered the profound healing power of stories. Join me, Mama Bear Wendy, as I share how a simple game inspired by Winnie the Pooh became a cherished tradition and a symbol of enduring love. Together, we explore comforting parables, such as the touching story of dragonflies that beautifully illustrates life's transformation beyond grief. With inspiration from Jeffrey R. Holland's words about angels, this episode promises to be a heartfelt journey th...
Send us a text It seemed that the joy of a new grandbaby would be lessened because my husband was on the other side of the veil without me. It seemed like the ability to rejoice in my new grandbaby would be taken from me because of the loss of my husband, but happily, it was not. When my grandbaby was born, I learned that the sun does come up after something horrible and that the darkness, the storm, and the trauma all abate. I also learned that through the atonement of Jesus Christ, I have t...
Send us a text Drawing the line between grief and mourning changes everything about how we navigate loss. Grief—the natural, uncontrollable emotional response—floods us with sadness, anger, anxiety, and even manifests as physical pain migrating through the body. Mourning, however, encompasses the actions we take: attending funerals, sharing memories, and creating space to express our pain. When we covenant to "mourn with those that mourn," we're not promising to feel another's grief—an impos...
