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What does it mean to trust when understanding seems impossibly out of reach? During this special Women's History Month episode, we dive deep into the remarkable story of Mary, mother of Jesus, and uncover a spiritual practice that revolutionized my own journey through grief.

The story seems simple on the surface—a twelve-year-old Jesus remains behind at the temple while his parents unknowingly travel home without him. But within this familiar narrative lies a profound revelation about faith. When Mary finally locates Jesus teaching among the temple scholars, his response puzzles her: "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" Scripture tells us plainly that Mary "did not understand," yet in the very next breath reveals that "she treasured all these things in her heart."

This tension between not understanding and still choosing to trust resonates deeply with my own recent experience of miscarriage. Through tears, I share how Mary's example of collecting moments with God—like precious seashells along a shore—provided a lifeline during my darkest days of grief. These "seashell moments" reminded me that painful circumstances don't represent God's final word or ultimate plan.

The greatest gift Mary offers modern women isn't perfect motherhood or unwavering courage (though she demonstrated both), but rather this practice of treasuring divine moments that sustain us when life makes no sense. Her ability to say "I don't understand, but I trust you" creates a pathway through confusion that doesn't deny our questions but anchors us through them.

Whether you're facing impossible questions, navigating grief, or simply feeling disconnected from God's plan, this episode offers gentle encouragement to collect your own faith tokens—those unmistakable moments with God that will sustain you when understanding seems far away. Join our community of women growing together in faith, and discover how Mary's ancient wisdom speaks powerfully to our modern struggles.