Join us for a special combined episode featuring Kallie Andrews, Kori's oldest daughter, and Allie Mickelson, David's youngest daughter. You'll hear these two remarkable young women share their unique experiences with grief and belief after losing their sisters, Kamryn and Ava, when they were both nine years old.
Kallie recounts the unexpected and rapid events surrounding Kamryn's birth and 38-day life, including the bravery it took to get special permission to see her sister in the hospital's NICU by overcoming her fear of shots. She reflects on the challenges of witnessing her sister's broken body connected to monitors but also the special moments shared as a family. Kallie also shares wisdom for young people grieving, emphasizing the importance of talking to friends and family and allowing others to serve.
Allie shares tender memories of her sister Ava, describing her as a social, happy peacemaker who looked and acted strikingly like Allie herself. She recounts playful times, like playing "Super Nuke" with Ava during COVID quarantine, before detailing the shocking and quick progression of Ava's illness and cancer diagnosis. Allie describes the difficult hospital visits, needing to wear protective gear, and the profound, almost unbelievable moment when Ava passed away after life support was removed.
This episode explores how these young ladies navigate their grief, emphasizing the importance of family, friends, and their faith in finding comfort and understanding through profound loss.
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