Ep. 15 The Gift of Numbness with Amy Perez and Sue Wollenhaupt

Synopsis: Amy Perez and her mom Sue Wollenhaupt share how numbness was a gift after losing a beloved daughter and sister, Laura Wollenhaupt in a tragic car accident while traveling down to Disney World. Amy shares how numbness helped her process the grief of losing her sister and Sue shares how numbness gave a bit of respite as a grieving mom. In this episode you will hear: - their story of loss and hope to come - numbness is a gift not only a way to escape reality - the importance of processing deep emotions - learning how to grieve as a family - the reality that grief isn't linear and it's ok for it to come in waves Resources mentioned: - The Bible -Two verses Sue held onto: Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." Nehemiah 8:10 "the joy of the Lord is my strength" - Amy held onto the hymn "Turn your eyes upon Jesus" and "Because You Are" by Everybodyduck Taste and Seek Shoutout! Thank you to our special guest Heather Weikert for her shoutout. If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠. Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news. To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.