Jenedy is a professional oil painter, mom of four, and athlete. She shares her experience of balancing her various roles and passions. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility and being willing to readjust schedules. Jenedy also talks about her journey into motherhood and the sacrifices she made for her children. She shares the powerful story of her son's drowning accident and the impact it had on her family. She discusses “Sympathetic Storming,” a common response in drowning victims where the body's fight or flight response goes into overdrive. Jenedy talks about the challenges of watching her son go through these storms for extended periods of time. She relates how she journaled while sitting by him in the hospital for 7 weeks and how that helped her cope every day. Jenedy reflects on the beauty and difficulty of grief and how it has strengthened her relationship with God. In this conversation, Jenedy and Heather discuss the process of grief and how writing can be a powerful tool for healing. She emphasizes the importance of being honest with God and allowing oneself to feel the full range of emotions. Jenedy also talks about the role of faith in her healing journey and how it has helped her find strength and purpose. Heather and Jenedy discuss the different ways people grieve and how important it is to give each other space and support. They also touch on the significance of meaningful gestures and acts of kindness from others during times of grief.

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