On episode 5, we’re talking about a whole lot of things with Mandy Vogler -- through Mandy’s beautiful story, we’re going to touch on parenting and adoption, grace and faith and finding peace.

Mandy is a public health nurse, but she’s known in her town as “the lady with 10 kids” – she and her husband always hoped for a big family, but they had no idea what life had in store for them.

Her story centers on giving birth to six children, navigating the heartbreak of multiple miscarriages, and traveling half way around the world two different times to two different countries to adopt 4 children.

Mandy is driven by a profound faith and a strong belief in the purpose for her life. When her son Judah was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy a couple of years after they brought him home from China, it was that deep faith that helped her navigate the heartbreaking diagnosis, begin to move forward, and find her way to acceptance and peace.

Mandy gives us a really intimate look into their bustling life – including the low moments of struggle and questioning God, as well as the joy and love in this family that she and her husband created.

Even if you don’t have 10 kids – because not many of us do – and no matter what you believe in – or don’t – it’s a gift for all of us to get to know Mandy’s incredible strength and her sweet, gentle spirit.

I’m in awe of her and I think you will be too!

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