MONTECITO TRUE STORY: HOW TO FIND HOPE AFTER UNIMAGINABLE LOSS

Montecito, California is in the news these days, thanks to Harry and Meghan. But, before they came to live here, there were bigger true stories. Today's guest, Kim Cantin, is the author of Where Yellow Flowers Bloom: A True Story of Hope Through Unimaginable Loss. It's a heartfelt memoir that recounts her healing journey in the midst of tragedy that gives rise to unexpected wisdom, affirming love that transcends beyond life. A natural disaster stoking tragic headlines Is the backdrop of the profound retelling of the survival of Ms. Cantin and her daughter and the search for her missing son in the wake of the loss of her husband and home. In the early hours of January 9, 2018 heavy rainfall combined with deforestation from recent wildfires caused a series of mudflows northwest of Montecito, California. The incident was responsible for 23 deaths and cost $177 million in property damage. News of the mudslide that ravaged the unsuspecting community made national headlines. Among those headlines was the tragic story of the Cantin family. Before the devastating slide reached their home, Kim and Dave Cantin, along with their children, Jack and Lauren, tried to escape in the middle of the night with their beloved dog. Separated during the impact, their fates were now out of their control. After waking up half buried in a pile of mud, boulders and debris that carried her away from where her home once stood, Kim Cantin was all alone, unaware if any of her family had survived.... To find out the rest of the story, tune in.