Byte Sized Blessings | Paranormal Stories, Divine Encounters & Magical Happenings!

What happens when you’ve reached what feels like the absolute bottom—and then, in the middle of the chaos, you suddenly hear four words that change your life?

You are worth it.

In this powerful episode of Byte Sized Blessings the podcast,  Bryan Blackmon shares an extraordinary story of addiction, homelessness, despair, recovery, synchronicity, and the unexpected kindness of a stranger who may have appeared in his life at exactly the right moment.

What Does a Miracle Feel Like?

Bryan's story raises a fascinating question: What does a miracle actually look like?
Sometimes miracles aren't dramatic supernatural events. Sometimes they're a moment of profound clarity. Sometimes they're a voice—or an intuition—that arrives when we most desperately need to hear it.
For Bryan, the miracle was the sudden experience of pure silence after years of mental and emotional chaos. In that silence came a message that challenged everything he had been telling himself about his own worth.

Was Elaine an Angel in Bryan’s Life?

If Bryan's experience of hearing “you are worth it” was one miracle, the appearance of Elaine was another.
While Bryan was homeless and sleeping in his car, he was desperately searching for a room to rent. He eventually found a rental sign in Elaine's yard.
Elaine was 85 years old.
Bryan was 45.
At first, it looked like the rental wasn't going to happen. Someone else had apparently been given first opportunity to take the room. Listen now to find out how Bryan finally found his home!

Are Coincidences Meaningful?

Bryan doesn't believe his meeting with Elaine was simply a coincidence.
Looking back, he sees the circumstances that brought them together as something much more meaningful.
Bryan needed a home, companionship, and someone who would give him a chance.
Elaine was living alone after the death of her husband and needed companionship and help around her house.
They found each other at a moment when both needed something the other could provide.
Bryan describes Elaine as an angel in his life—and says she believes that God also played a role in bringing them together.

Can One Moment Change Your Life?

Bryan believes it can.
The moment of silence in front of the bathroom mirror became a turning point. The words “you are worth it” helped him begin seeing himself differently and listening to his intuition.
His encounter with Elaine gave those words a physical manifestation.
Someone else looked at Bryan during one of the lowest periods of his life and essentially said:

You belong here. Come home.


Listen to the Episode!

Listen to Bryan Blackmon's extraordinary story of addiction, homelessness, recovery, synchronicity, intuition, unexpected kindness, and the angel who helped him find his way home.

And as Bryan's story reminds us: don't give up. Keep walking forward.

Episode Takeaway! (and don't forget this part!)

Bryan's story is a reminder that your worst moment does not determine the rest of your life.
Sometimes the miracle arrives as silence.
Sometimes it arrives as four words.
Sometimes it arrives as an 85-year-old woman standing outside her house in a robe saying:

“Welcome home.”

And sometimes the most miraculous thing we can do is simply refuse to give up.

And with that, I drop the mic and walk away. A true story of resilience, grace and wonder this time, and at it's heart is something we each want, a place to call HOME!

To hear other episodes of grace and wonder, check out the episodes below and dive on into how enchanting this world really is!

Judith Jenya tells a story of never giving up-and making sure that she was able to create and bring to life a safe place for war-ravaged children to come together and heal! Listen to "Peacebuilding, Healing and the Miracle of a Croatian Children's Summer Camp" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE!

Stanley Bronstein tells an astonishing story of being able to show up for a child, years after he suffered much the same trauma. His story of recognition and grace is mind-blowing! (and beautiful!) Listen to "The Miracle That Took A Lifetime" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Nathaniel Turner tells a lovely story about community coming together to lift him up! Nathan was on the wrong track and had been told he would amount to nothing...but his friends and relatives disagreed. Hear how they changed his life in "The Miracle In Gary, Indiana" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And to check out what Bryan's been doing in the world:

His website-CRABCREWLIFE
His Insta: bblackmon25
And most important, his TIKTOK!!

Please do check out his brand of magic and Elaine's incredible sense of humor and anything she makes with peaches!! They are the dynamic duo everyone!

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Your bit of beauty is this: Bryan making peach cobbler with Elaine! A taste of what these two are up to, (see what I did there?) this fun and sweet channel will have you remembering that it is only by creating community and true family, that we will all survive and thrive!

What happens when you’ve reached what feels like the absolute bottom—and then, in the middle of the chaos, you suddenly hear four words that change your life?

You are worth it.

In this powerful episode of Byte Sized Blessings the podcast,  Bryan Blackmon shares an extraordinary story of addiction, homelessness, despair, recovery, synchronicity, and the unexpected kindness of a stranger who may have appeared in his life at exactly the right moment.

What Does a Miracle Feel Like?

Bryan's story raises a fascinating question: What does a miracle actually look like?
Sometimes miracles aren't dramatic supernatural events. Sometimes they're a moment of profound clarity. Sometimes they're a voice—or an intuition—that arrives when we most desperately need to hear it.
For Bryan, the miracle was the sudden experience of pure silence after years of mental and emotional chaos. In that silence came a message that challenged everything he had been telling himself about his own worth.

Was Elaine an Angel in Bryan’s Life?

If Bryan's experience of hearing “you are worth it” was one miracle, the appearance of Elaine was another.
While Bryan was homeless and sleeping in his car, he was desperately searching for a room to rent. He eventually found a rental sign in Elaine's yard.
Elaine was 85 years old.
Bryan was 45.
At first, it looked like the rental wasn't going to happen. Someone else had apparently been given first opportunity to take the room. Listen now to find out how Bryan finally found his home!

Are Coincidences Meaningful?

Bryan doesn't believe his meeting with Elaine was simply a coincidence.
Looking back, he sees the circumstances that brought them together as something much more meaningful.
Bryan needed a home, companionship, and someone who would give him a chance.
Elaine was living alone after the death of her husband and needed companionship and help around her house.
They found each other at a moment when both needed something the other could provide.
Bryan describes Elaine as an angel in his life—and says she believes that God also played a role in bringing them together.

Can One Moment Change Your Life?

Bryan believes it can.
The moment of silence in front of the bathroom mirror became a turning point. The words “you are worth it” helped him begin seeing himself differently and listening to his intuition.
His encounter with Elaine gave those words a physical manifestation.
Someone else looked at Bryan during one of the lowest periods of his life and essentially said:

You belong here. Come home.


Listen to the Episode!

Listen to Bryan Blackmon's extraordinary story of addiction, homelessness, recovery, synchronicity, intuition, unexpected kindness, and the angel who helped him find his way home.

And as Bryan's story reminds us: don't give up. Keep walking forward.

Episode Takeaway! (and don't forget this part!)

Bryan's story is a reminder that your worst moment does not determine the rest of your life.
Sometimes the miracle arrives as silence.
Sometimes it arrives as four words.
Sometimes it arrives as an 85-year-old woman standing outside her house in a robe saying:

“Welcome home.”

And sometimes the most miraculous thing we can do is simply refuse to give up.

And with that, I drop the mic and walk away. A true story of resilience, grace and wonder this time, and at it's heart is something we each want, a place to call HOME!

To hear other episodes of grace and wonder, check out the episodes below and dive on into how enchanting this world really is!

Judith Jenya tells a story of never giving up-and making sure that she was able to create and bring to life a safe place for war-ravaged children to come together and heal! Listen to "Peacebuilding, Healing and the Miracle of a Croatian Children's Summer Camp" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE!

Stanley Bronstein tells an astonishing story of being able to show up for a child, years after he suffered much the same trauma. His story of recognition and grace is mind-blowing! (and beautiful!) Listen to "The Miracle That Took A Lifetime" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Nathaniel Turner tells a lovely story about community coming together to lift him up! Nathan was on the wrong track and had been told he would amount to nothing...but his friends and relatives disagreed. Hear how they changed his life in "The Miracle In Gary, Indiana" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And to check out what Bryan's been doing in the world:

His website-CRABCREWLIFE
His Insta: bblackmon25
And most important, his TIKTOK!!

Please do check out his brand of magic and Elaine's incredible sense of humor and anything she makes with peaches!! They are the dynamic duo everyone!

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Your bit of beauty is this: Bryan making peach cobbler with Elaine! A taste of what these two are up to, (see what I did there?) this fun and sweet channel will have you remembering that it is only by creating community and true family, that we will all survive and thrive!

What if the miracle you need arrives before you even know you need it?

That’s the question at the heart of this episode of Byte Sized Blessings featuring Kurt Bush, a certified Internal Family Systems practitioner, trauma-informed leadership coach, speaker, author, pastor, and co-founder of the Brimstone Coaching Group.

Kurt’s miracle moment happened around one of the most frightening and uncertain periods in recent history: the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
And the story raises a fascinating question:

Can seemingly impossible coincidences be signs that we are being guided, protected, or taken care of?

What is synchronicity?

Kurt's story is a wonderful example of the kind of experience that makes us wonder about synchronicity.
Synchronicity is often used to describe a meaningful coincidence—two or more events that appear unrelated but come together in a way that feels profoundly significant.
Was it simply coincidence that Kurt and his friend were independently making career changes that brought both families to the same tiny Iowa town?
Maybe.

Can faith help us trust that everything will work out?

Kurt's story ultimately comes back to faith.
Not necessarily the kind of faith that promises we'll know exactly what is going to happen.
Instead, it's the kind of faith that says:

Maybe I don't know what's coming—but I can trust that I won't have to face it alone.

When the miracle is hiding inside the ordinary

One of the things I love about Kurt's story is that there is no dramatic supernatural spectacle.
There isn't a glowing light.
There isn't an impossible medical recovery.
There isn't an angel appearing in the middle of the night.
Instead, the miracle looks like two families independently making decisions that somehow bring them together at exactly the right time.

Kurt Bush on miracles, synchronicity, and faith

In this episode, Kurt and I talk about:

To listen to other stories of ordinary miracles (and synchronicity) click on the links in the episodes below!

Diego Sanmiguel shares a powerful and simple story of reminder. "The Miracle In The Words" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Pat Wetzel is an incredible pilot! She loved gliding, and it's what she lives for. Her story, about an encounter during one of those flights, is simply enchanting! You can find "Floating On A Bubble Of Magic (Gliding On Air, Witnessing Miracles)" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

and finally, Claire Boyce shares a heart-warming story of a praying mantis, and how she got the be the Angel for a day...and it all began unexpectedly! (as most very cool experiences do!). "The Magic Of Mantises (Insects Are Groovy!)" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And now, to Kurt and his grooviness! You can find his website HERE.
His Insta is HERE and his Facebook, HERE.
And here is the link to his YOUTUBE.
And if you want to get your ears on his pod, "Live Fully. Lead Authentically. A Brimstone Coaching Podcast" you can check it out on Apple HERE.

And what about me you may ask? Well, here's my website: Byte Sized Blessings
And my Insta, and YouTube, which is woefully behind!
And what's that? You want to buy my books from Beastly Books? Here's a link to my series then!!

DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST!! Hooray!

And your bit of beauty is this! A seriously fun demolition derby on YouTube! From Gander Demolition Derby, here's why there's so much excitement...who wouldn't want to watch really slow cars bumping up against eachother? (in somewhat slow motion...haha! Enjoy!) 

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What if the miracle you need arrives before you even know you need it?

That’s the question at the heart of this episode of Byte Sized Blessings featuring Kurt Bush, a certified Internal Family Systems practitioner, trauma-informed leadership coach, speaker, author, pastor, and co-founder of the Brimstone Coaching Group.

Kurt’s miracle moment happened around one of the most frightening and uncertain periods in recent history: the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
And the story raises a fascinating question:

Can seemingly impossible coincidences be signs that we are being guided, protected, or taken care of?

What is synchronicity?

Kurt's story is a wonderful example of the kind of experience that makes us wonder about synchronicity.
Synchronicity is often used to describe a meaningful coincidence—two or more events that appear unrelated but come together in a way that feels profoundly significant.
Was it simply coincidence that Kurt and his friend were independently making career changes that brought both families to the same tiny Iowa town?
Maybe.

Can faith help us trust that everything will work out?

Kurt's story ultimately comes back to faith.
Not necessarily the kind of faith that promises we'll know exactly what is going to happen.
Instead, it's the kind of faith that says:

Maybe I don't know what's coming—but I can trust that I won't have to face it alone.

When the miracle is hiding inside the ordinary

One of the things I love about Kurt's story is that there is no dramatic supernatural spectacle.
There isn't a glowing light.
There isn't an impossible medical recovery.
There isn't an angel appearing in the middle of the night.
Instead, the miracle looks like two families independently making decisions that somehow bring them together at exactly the right time.

Kurt Bush on miracles, synchronicity, and faith

In this episode, Kurt and I talk about:

To listen to other stories of ordinary miracles (and synchronicity) click on the links in the episodes below!

Diego Sanmiguel shares a powerful and simple story of reminder. "The Miracle In The Words" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Pat Wetzel is an incredible pilot! She loved gliding, and it's what she lives for. Her story, about an encounter during one of those flights, is simply enchanting! You can find "Floating On A Bubble Of Magic (Gliding On Air, Witnessing Miracles)" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

and finally, Claire Boyce shares a heart-warming story of a praying mantis, and how she got the be the Angel for a day...and it all began unexpectedly! (as most very cool experiences do!). "The Magic Of Mantises (Insects Are Groovy!)" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And now, to Kurt and his grooviness! You can find his website HERE.
His Insta is HERE and his Facebook, HERE.
And here is the link to his YOUTUBE.
And if you want to get your ears on his pod, "Live Fully. Lead Authentically. A Brimstone Coaching Podcast" you can check it out on Apple HERE.

And what about me you may ask? Well, here's my website: Byte Sized Blessings
And my Insta, and YouTube, which is woefully behind!
And what's that? You want to buy my books from Beastly Books? Here's a link to my series then!!

DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST!! Hooray!

And your bit of beauty is this! A seriously fun demolition derby on YouTube! From Gander Demolition Derby, here's why there's so much excitement...who wouldn't want to watch really slow cars bumping up against eachother? (in somewhat slow motion...haha! Enjoy!) 

Sande Hart shares an extraordinary miracle story at Auschwitz involving a tree, falling acorns, synchronicity, and the mysterious signs that may surround us every day.

What if the strange coincidences in your life aren't coincidences at all? My guest shares her extraordinary acorn miracle at Auschwitz, the unforgettable “What About the Dog?” story, and her philosophy of synchronicity, spiritual signs, and paying attention to the invitations hidden in everyday life.

In this deeply moving episode I talk with Sande Hart, mother, grandmother, author, community builder, and founding president of the Global Women's Village, about the mysterious and miraculous experiences that have shaped her life.

Sande Hart's Miracle Story: The Tree, the Acorns, and Auschwitz

One of the most powerful stories Sande shares takes place at Auschwitz-Birkenau, where she was working with the One Humanity Institute on the idea of creating an institute for peace on the grounds of Auschwitz.
While visiting the site, Sande found herself drawn toward a magnificent old tree.
Sande describes herself as a “tree hunter,” someone who instinctively looks for trees and feels that they hold stories and energy. At Auschwitz, surrounded by the weight of history, she noticed a particularly enormous, beautiful tree that seemed to call her attention.
She broke away from her group and walked toward it. And that's when something very unexpected happened!

What Is Synchronicity?

If you've ever experienced a series of coincidences that seemed strangely connected, you may have wondered:

Sande's philosophy is not about having all the answers. Instead, it is about becoming willing to notice.

The “What About the Dog?” Miracle

Sande also tells an unforgettable story from the 1982 Peace Sunday No Nukes Rally and Music Festival at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, where approximately 100,000 people had gathered.
Early in the event, an announcement was made that someone had left a dog inside a car with the windows rolled up.
While everyone else seemed to move on, Sande couldn't.
She felt compelled to ask:
“What about the dog?”
You have to listen to the rest of this magical story, because the outcome, and the synchronicity that followed, are incredible!

The Liminal Spaces Where Magic Happens

Sande's experiences ultimately point toward a larger idea: the spaces in between.
The moments between one event and another.
The places where coincidence becomes synchronicity.
The instant when intuition tells us to stop and pay attention.
The unexpected encounter that changes the direction of our lives.
The question we feel compelled to ask even when everyone else has moved on.
These are the liminal spaces—the mysterious thresholds where something new can emerge.
And Sande's book, The Liminal Odyssey, grew directly out of her desire to understand those spaces and the stories that happen within them.

A Conversation About Trees, Nature, Synchronicity, and Miracles

This episode is ultimately about much more than one extraordinary experience at Auschwitz.
It is about how we relate to the living world around us.
Sande sees trees as beings that hold stories. She talks about the importance of connecting with nature, following our passions, listening to our intuition, and recognizing that we have both a responsibility to the world and the privilege of being alive within it.
Her invitation at the end of the episode is wonderfully simple:

Go talk to a tree.

Hug one.

Say hello.

Pay attention.

Because you never know what kind of magic might happen when you stop long enough to notice what has been there all along.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About:

To dive on in to all that Sande has been involved in, and is dreaming into being, check out her website HERE.
Her Insta can be found HERE, and her Facebook, HERE. And please, get a copy of her book, "The Liminal Odyssey, The Alchemical Power Of The Spaces In-Between", HERE.

If you are into humans creating good change and lifting others up, while experiencing the mystery that is life, please check out these episodes below!

Reed Thomas Lawrence experiences a magical moment on a hike on a mountain, when he had an encounter that quite literally, changed his life! "The Myterious Man On The Mountain" can be found on Apple HERE, and Spotify HERE.

Catarina tells an uplifting miracle story about being at the end of the world on the Mongolian Steppes and what she encountered there. This story will change your life! "Mongolian Dreams, Sámi Encounters, (Magic At The End Of The World)" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Susan Hensley tells an intense story of being in Hawaii and finding herself in the center of an incredibly powerful storm. What she realized at that moment changed her life forever! "The Wildness and Peace Inside the Storm (Magical Encounter In Hawaii) can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Check out what's happening in my world, if you get a moment. Here's my website: Byte Sized Blessings
As well as my Insta and my YouTube, which is woefully behind at the moment!

And your bit of beauty is this, this week: the incredible article about Sande's story, "What About The Dog." Click HERE to get some more background on that magical day!

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Sande Hart shares an extraordinary miracle story at Auschwitz involving a tree, falling acorns, synchronicity, and the mysterious signs that may surround us every day.

What if the strange coincidences in your life aren't coincidences at all? My guest shares her extraordinary acorn miracle at Auschwitz, the unforgettable “What About the Dog?” story, and her philosophy of synchronicity, spiritual signs, and paying attention to the invitations hidden in everyday life.

In this deeply moving episode I talk with Sande Hart, mother, grandmother, author, community builder, and founding president of the Global Women's Village, about the mysterious and miraculous experiences that have shaped her life.

Sande Hart's Miracle Story: The Tree, the Acorns, and Auschwitz

One of the most powerful stories Sande shares takes place at Auschwitz-Birkenau, where she was working with the One Humanity Institute on the idea of creating an institute for peace on the grounds of Auschwitz.
While visiting the site, Sande found herself drawn toward a magnificent old tree.
Sande describes herself as a “tree hunter,” someone who instinctively looks for trees and feels that they hold stories and energy. At Auschwitz, surrounded by the weight of history, she noticed a particularly enormous, beautiful tree that seemed to call her attention.
She broke away from her group and walked toward it. And that's when something very unexpected happened!

What Is Synchronicity?

If you've ever experienced a series of coincidences that seemed strangely connected, you may have wondered:

Sande's philosophy is not about having all the answers. Instead, it is about becoming willing to notice.

The “What About the Dog?” Miracle

Sande also tells an unforgettable story from the 1982 Peace Sunday No Nukes Rally and Music Festival at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, where approximately 100,000 people had gathered.
Early in the event, an announcement was made that someone had left a dog inside a car with the windows rolled up.
While everyone else seemed to move on, Sande couldn't.
She felt compelled to ask:
“What about the dog?”
You have to listen to the rest of this magical story, because the outcome, and the synchronicity that followed, are incredible!

The Liminal Spaces Where Magic Happens

Sande's experiences ultimately point toward a larger idea: the spaces in between.
The moments between one event and another.
The places where coincidence becomes synchronicity.
The instant when intuition tells us to stop and pay attention.
The unexpected encounter that changes the direction of our lives.
The question we feel compelled to ask even when everyone else has moved on.
These are the liminal spaces—the mysterious thresholds where something new can emerge.
And Sande's book, The Liminal Odyssey, grew directly out of her desire to understand those spaces and the stories that happen within them.

A Conversation About Trees, Nature, Synchronicity, and Miracles

This episode is ultimately about much more than one extraordinary experience at Auschwitz.
It is about how we relate to the living world around us.
Sande sees trees as beings that hold stories. She talks about the importance of connecting with nature, following our passions, listening to our intuition, and recognizing that we have both a responsibility to the world and the privilege of being alive within it.
Her invitation at the end of the episode is wonderfully simple:

Go talk to a tree.

Hug one.

Say hello.

Pay attention.

Because you never know what kind of magic might happen when you stop long enough to notice what has been there all along.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About:

To dive on in to all that Sande has been involved in, and is dreaming into being, check out her website HERE.
Her Insta can be found HERE, and her Facebook, HERE. And please, get a copy of her book, "The Liminal Odyssey, The Alchemical Power Of The Spaces In-Between", HERE.

If you are into humans creating good change and lifting others up, while experiencing the mystery that is life, please check out these episodes below!

Reed Thomas Lawrence experiences a magical moment on a hike on a mountain, when he had an encounter that quite literally, changed his life! "The Myterious Man On The Mountain" can be found on Apple HERE, and Spotify HERE.

Catarina tells an uplifting miracle story about being at the end of the world on the Mongolian Steppes and what she encountered there. This story will change your life! "Mongolian Dreams, Sámi Encounters, (Magic At The End Of The World)" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Susan Hensley tells an intense story of being in Hawaii and finding herself in the center of an incredibly powerful storm. What she realized at that moment changed her life forever! "The Wildness and Peace Inside the Storm (Magical Encounter In Hawaii) can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Check out what's happening in my world, if you get a moment. Here's my website: Byte Sized Blessings
As well as my Insta and my YouTube, which is woefully behind at the moment!

And your bit of beauty is this, this week: the incredible article about Sande's story, "What About The Dog." Click HERE to get some more background on that magical day!

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What if the thing you thought was a delay was actually a miracle?

In this powerful episode, Bart Merrill shares an extraordinary true-life story about amputation, intuition, divine timing, and a series of seemingly small decisions that ultimately protected both him and his wife.

Bart had already endured 12 years of excruciating pain after a devastating accident left him with a severely damaged ankle. Eventually, his ankle bone deteriorated to the point where there was nothing left to fuse, and doctors told him that amputation was likely his best option.
But Bart’s most remarkable story isn't simply about losing his leg.
It’s about timing.
And what happened when he listened to the feeling that told him, not yet.

Bart Merrill’s Miracle Story: The Power of Divine Timing

Bart originally scheduled his leg amputation for November 2023. Then, for several reasons—including concerns about the holidays, recovery, and insurance—he decided to postpone the surgery.
He eventually rescheduled.
And then something happened that changed everything.

When a Delay Becomes a Miracle

Bart’s story raises a fascinating question: Can intuition tell us when the timing of something is wrong?
He had practical reasons for postponing his surgery. But looking back, he sees something much bigger at work.

What Bart Merrill’s Story Teaches Us About Intuition

One of the most powerful themes in this episode is the idea that intuition is a form of guidance.
Bart’s experience isn't simply a story about coincidence. It's a story about paying attention when something inside you says, wait.

A Miracle Hidden in the Timing

Bart's story is a beautiful example of the kind of mystery this podcast explores: the possibility that the events of our lives can connect in ways we don't fully understand at the time they're happening.
A postponed surgery.
A wife's unexpected medical crisis.
A series of changes in hospital arrangements.
A successful amputation and recovery.
And a man who ultimately looks back and sees not chaos, but divine timing.

In This Episode

To check out other episodes on this podcast that deal with Divine Intervention, check out the conversations listed below:

Celeste Yacaboni shares a powerful story of what happened one night in the wee small hours of the morning...a light appeared, and then asked her a simple, yet life-changing question. "The Vision That Changed Everything" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.

Stanley Bronstein shares an incredible story of witness and timing, when he could be there for a small child at a gravesite. What he does and how he helps this child, brings Stanley's entire life full circle! "The Miracle That Took A Lifetime" can be found on Spotify HERE, and Apple HERE.

Rev. Dr. Keith Haney shares a divine story-he was called to the bedside of a young woman who was told she was going to die. What happened next will change your mind about community, prayer and healing through Love. "Our Voices Can Heal Worlds" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.

And now, Bart's deets...and the fab work he is doing in this world!
Here is his website, The Side Hustle Samauri!
And then his Facebook, as well as his YouTube!

And if you want to check me out, here's my website- Byte Sized Blessings
As well as my Insta...which is irreverent yet serious, like me!

And I have not forgotten your bit of beauty...that spark that will remind you this world is lovely. This bit of summer Zen comes courtesy of some of my favorite creatures, ever. Moomins! Here they are, celebrating summer just like we all should-together, in community and very, very relaxed! 

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What if the thing you thought was a delay was actually a miracle?

In this powerful episode, Bart Merrill shares an extraordinary true-life story about amputation, intuition, divine timing, and a series of seemingly small decisions that ultimately protected both him and his wife.

Bart had already endured 12 years of excruciating pain after a devastating accident left him with a severely damaged ankle. Eventually, his ankle bone deteriorated to the point where there was nothing left to fuse, and doctors told him that amputation was likely his best option.
But Bart’s most remarkable story isn't simply about losing his leg.
It’s about timing.
And what happened when he listened to the feeling that told him, not yet.

Bart Merrill’s Miracle Story: The Power of Divine Timing

Bart originally scheduled his leg amputation for November 2023. Then, for several reasons—including concerns about the holidays, recovery, and insurance—he decided to postpone the surgery.
He eventually rescheduled.
And then something happened that changed everything.

When a Delay Becomes a Miracle

Bart’s story raises a fascinating question: Can intuition tell us when the timing of something is wrong?
He had practical reasons for postponing his surgery. But looking back, he sees something much bigger at work.

What Bart Merrill’s Story Teaches Us About Intuition

One of the most powerful themes in this episode is the idea that intuition is a form of guidance.
Bart’s experience isn't simply a story about coincidence. It's a story about paying attention when something inside you says, wait.

A Miracle Hidden in the Timing

Bart's story is a beautiful example of the kind of mystery this podcast explores: the possibility that the events of our lives can connect in ways we don't fully understand at the time they're happening.
A postponed surgery.
A wife's unexpected medical crisis.
A series of changes in hospital arrangements.
A successful amputation and recovery.
And a man who ultimately looks back and sees not chaos, but divine timing.

In This Episode

To check out other episodes on this podcast that deal with Divine Intervention, check out the conversations listed below:

Celeste Yacaboni shares a powerful story of what happened one night in the wee small hours of the morning...a light appeared, and then asked her a simple, yet life-changing question. "The Vision That Changed Everything" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.

Stanley Bronstein shares an incredible story of witness and timing, when he could be there for a small child at a gravesite. What he does and how he helps this child, brings Stanley's entire life full circle! "The Miracle That Took A Lifetime" can be found on Spotify HERE, and Apple HERE.

Rev. Dr. Keith Haney shares a divine story-he was called to the bedside of a young woman who was told she was going to die. What happened next will change your mind about community, prayer and healing through Love. "Our Voices Can Heal Worlds" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.

And now, Bart's deets...and the fab work he is doing in this world!
Here is his website, The Side Hustle Samauri!
And then his Facebook, as well as his YouTube!

And if you want to check me out, here's my website- Byte Sized Blessings
As well as my Insta...which is irreverent yet serious, like me!

And I have not forgotten your bit of beauty...that spark that will remind you this world is lovely. This bit of summer Zen comes courtesy of some of my favorite creatures, ever. Moomins! Here they are, celebrating summer just like we all should-together, in community and very, very relaxed! 

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ICU nurse Theresa Evans shares powerful stories of death, dying, and what she witnessed during her mother’s final days, including moments of mystery, light, love, and profound presence.

Death is one of life’s greatest mysteries.

We can talk about it, study it, fear it, prepare for it, and try desperately to understand what happens when a person takes their final breath. But ultimately, death remains one of the great unknowables.

My guest on this episode, Theresa Evans, has spent much of her life close to that mystery.

An ICU Nurse’s Perspective on Death and Dying

Theresa brings a unique perspective to conversations about death because she is grounded both in medical science and in lived experience.

She believes in physiology. She believes in what medical imaging, tests, and the human body can tell us. And yet, after witnessing people die—and after experiencing the deaths of those closest to her—she also recognizes that there are moments at the end of life that seem to resist easy explanation.

Grief and the Person Who Is Dying

One of the most important insights Theresa shares is about the difference between the experience of grieving and the experience of dying.

The people who remain are often devastated. Even when we know that death may bring relief from suffering, even when we believe we are making the right decision, we still grieve.

But Theresa believes we sometimes unintentionally place our grief on the person who is dying.

A Mother’s Final Days: 86 Days of Love

Theresa was 60 years old when her mother died.

She reflects on how grateful she was to have reached that point in her own life. With decades of living behind her, she had witnessed relationships of many kinds and seen people come and go. She understood, on some level, that love and grief could exist simultaneously.

The Sacred Moment of Her Mother’s Death

When Theresa’s mother finally died, Theresa describes the experience as the most sacred moment of her life.

Not sacred in a heavy or formal sense.

Sacred because she was fully present.

This episode will be sure to tug at your heart-strings, but also remind you that Love is eternal and that our time is short, so make sure to tell those you love that you do...as often as possible.

For other episodes that engage with this liminal space of Death, check these out below...

In "Irish Magic and A Father's Love" Kathy Mahon details what happened at the bedside of her Father, who was dying. A powerful reminder of love and family, this episode should not be missed. For Spotify, listen HERE. Apple, HERE.

Helen Gretchen Jones is a Death Doula and she has stories to share! I mean, WOW! Listen to her experiences at the edge of Death, "The Mystery at Death's Door...The Vision Of The Death Doula," on Apple HERE, and Spotify HERE!

Paul Zolman shares an astounding story about his Father that will have you thinking twice about whether Death is an ending. "The Message From Beyond Death" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.

And finally, the goodies so that you can check out Theresa and what she is doing in the wild, wild world!
Here's her website!
Theresa's Insta, and Facebook!
And finally, her gorgeous book, "Choosing to Die: A Daughter's Story Of Supporting Her Mother's End Of Life Through Assisted Death" just click on the link, and you can buy your own copy. With so many 5-star reviews you just know this book is going to change your life!

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD, I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL!

Your bit of beauty is this: a sweet little video showing a bee drunk on pollen. I needed something simple this week after so much bad news...and loss. Nepal, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and so many other precious souls who went to their next adventure. So bees it is! Revel in the simplicity and the beauty of nature doing her thing!

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ICU nurse Theresa Evans shares powerful stories of death, dying, and what she witnessed during her mother’s final days, including moments of mystery, light, love, and profound presence.

Death is one of life’s greatest mysteries.

We can talk about it, study it, fear it, prepare for it, and try desperately to understand what happens when a person takes their final breath. But ultimately, death remains one of the great unknowables.

My guest on this episode, Theresa Evans, has spent much of her life close to that mystery.

An ICU Nurse’s Perspective on Death and Dying

Theresa brings a unique perspective to conversations about death because she is grounded both in medical science and in lived experience.

She believes in physiology. She believes in what medical imaging, tests, and the human body can tell us. And yet, after witnessing people die—and after experiencing the deaths of those closest to her—she also recognizes that there are moments at the end of life that seem to resist easy explanation.

Grief and the Person Who Is Dying

One of the most important insights Theresa shares is about the difference between the experience of grieving and the experience of dying.

The people who remain are often devastated. Even when we know that death may bring relief from suffering, even when we believe we are making the right decision, we still grieve.

But Theresa believes we sometimes unintentionally place our grief on the person who is dying.

A Mother’s Final Days: 86 Days of Love

Theresa was 60 years old when her mother died.

She reflects on how grateful she was to have reached that point in her own life. With decades of living behind her, she had witnessed relationships of many kinds and seen people come and go. She understood, on some level, that love and grief could exist simultaneously.

The Sacred Moment of Her Mother’s Death

When Theresa’s mother finally died, Theresa describes the experience as the most sacred moment of her life.

Not sacred in a heavy or formal sense.

Sacred because she was fully present.

This episode will be sure to tug at your heart-strings, but also remind you that Love is eternal and that our time is short, so make sure to tell those you love that you do...as often as possible.

For other episodes that engage with this liminal space of Death, check these out below...

In "Irish Magic and A Father's Love" Kathy Mahon details what happened at the bedside of her Father, who was dying. A powerful reminder of love and family, this episode should not be missed. For Spotify, listen HERE. Apple, HERE.

Helen Gretchen Jones is a Death Doula and she has stories to share! I mean, WOW! Listen to her experiences at the edge of Death, "The Mystery at Death's Door...The Vision Of The Death Doula," on Apple HERE, and Spotify HERE!

Paul Zolman shares an astounding story about his Father that will have you thinking twice about whether Death is an ending. "The Message From Beyond Death" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.

And finally, the goodies so that you can check out Theresa and what she is doing in the wild, wild world!
Here's her website!
Theresa's Insta, and Facebook!
And finally, her gorgeous book, "Choosing to Die: A Daughter's Story Of Supporting Her Mother's End Of Life Through Assisted Death" just click on the link, and you can buy your own copy. With so many 5-star reviews you just know this book is going to change your life!

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD, I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL!

Your bit of beauty is this: a sweet little video showing a bee drunk on pollen. I needed something simple this week after so much bad news...and loss. Nepal, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and so many other precious souls who went to their next adventure. So bees it is! Revel in the simplicity and the beauty of nature doing her thing!

ICU nurse stories, end-of-life experiences, death and dying, sacred death, hospice and palliative care, what happens when we die, deathbed experiences, grieving a loved one