Shifting Perspective on Hard Things :: Summer of Mentorship Week 6

<div class= "et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_cpt_text et_pb_cpt_text_0"> <div class="et_pb_module_inner"> <div class= "clearfix et_pb_module et_pb_cpt_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_ et_pb_cpt_text_0"> <p>In this episode, Jen shares what she’s learned about heaven (from co-leading a study for 100+ women). She also gives a super practical way to figure out how you can help a friend in need. Jen reminds us mamas to hold our children loosely. <strong>To realize we have the privilege of partnering with God, but ultimately how our children “turn out” is up to him. </strong></p> <p>And this. . .</p> <blockquote> <p>It’s hard <em>in</em> the crisis to build that support system. Invest in women’s lives now. Not because you’re going to need them in case you have cancer. But that the time invested in friendships, meaningful friendships is worth it.–Jen</p> </blockquote> <p>My biggest take-away from our conversation is <strong>to view my “to do” list as a “get to do” list.</strong> What joy to <em>get to </em>pick up my boys from school, to <em>get to</em> serve them meals, and to <em>get to </em>put them to bed!</p> <p>Wrapping up this summer may we all see our everyday in light of eternity. Be grateful for all our “get to”s. And invest in our sweet friendships.</p> <h1>Read more of Jen’s story:</h1> <p><a href="https://theclousefamily.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Personal Blog</a></p> <h1>What we chat about:</h1> <ul> <li>Jen’s surprise engagement, surprise baby and surprise cancer diagnosis.</li> <li>Hope for the mom with chronic sickness/trauma/heartache.</li> <li>What Jen’s learned about how friends help well.</li> <li>The truths Jen gained from studying Heaven last summer.</li> <li>Lessons for all of us to hold our children loosely.</li> <li>Dealing with temper tantrums and other challenging behavior when mom is sick.</li> <li>The value of building strong friendships.</li> </ul> <h1>Links Mentioned:</h1> <