Welcome back to the Mission Mama podcast. I’m your host, Danielle Duffey, Southern Minnesota farm wife, Army veteran, and mother to four beautiful kiddos, including my angel son, Blake.

Today, I want to talk about something that’s been weighing on my heart—grief. It’s emerged in this season in ways I didn’t expect. Sometimes, I hesitate to admit it because there never seems to be time to process those feelings. It’s not just the school transition or the harvest season that feels overwhelming; it’s the shadow of grief lurking beneath it all.

Let this be a reminder: progress over perfection. With each passing day, we’re making life work. We are making progress, and that’s what truly matters.

It’s a new day. Let’s take a big deep breath and be present in this moment.

Let’s connect @danielleduffeyy