The Bittersweet Season: Holding What Was and What’s to Come

As we close out this year, Kelli and I sat down for one last episode — a tender, honest conversation about what it means to navigate this season holding both grief and joy. With Raynea's son's wedding just around the corner, there’s so much excitement for what’s ahead — love, new beginnings, and celebration. But there’s also that quiet ache for who’s missing, for the moments we wish they could still be part of. We talk about honoring the past without getting stuck there, looking forward with hope, and learning to live in the beautiful, bittersweet “and.” Because life really is both — grief and joy, loss and love, endings and new beginnings.This is our final episode of the year, and what a year it’s been. Thank you for showing up, listening, and sharing your hearts with us. We’ll be taking a little break to rest, reflect, and celebrate the season — and we’ll be back in January 2026 with more conversations from the heart.