In this poignant episode of the Grief and Belief podcast, we feature Saedi Oldham, who courageously shares her son Ethan's story. Ethan passed away at 17 after battling rhabdomyosarcoma. Saedi's interview delves into her profound grief and steadfast belief in trusting in the Lord through unimaginable pain.
You'll hear about Ethan's determined personality from a young age, and the overwhelming challenges of his illness. Saedi recounts moments she felt she was warning her husband and oldest son that Ethan was dying. She describes the difficult decision to remove his breathing support and how, through prayer, she gained strength to sing to him as his heart slowly stopped. This was one of the most beautiful experiences of her life, feeling the strong presence of the Savior who greeted Ethan through the veil.
Saedi openly discusses raw grief, including bitterness, anger, and crippling anxiety, wrestling with questions like "Why did Ethan get sick? Why did Ethan die?". Despite these struggles, a powerful impression reminded her: "He is worthy of your trust". Her relationship with God has become more secure and real, finding comfort in envisioning Jesus with a smile, happy to bear our burdens alongside us.
Join us to hear Saedi's authentic testimony of how, even when life feels like screaming at the world, faith in Jesus Christ brings new depth of understanding and peace.
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