“I’m not gonna sit and long for what I lost… when I’ve been doubly blessed.”

This Mother's Day message from Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis goes far beyond flowers and photo booths. It's for the moms who are grieving, the ones navigating estranged relationships, and those who carry shame from their past but still long for healing. Heidi opens up about the loss of her own mother, the heartache of broken connections with her children, and the way God has gently restored what was once lost through the community of Outreach 419.

This isn’t the typical Mother’s Day talk—it’s honest, raw, and full of faith. With deep empathy and grace, Heidi shares:

“I'm done stewing over what I don't have… because God has already answered prayers I didn't even realize were being answered.”

Whether you're celebrating today or struggling just to show up, this message is for you.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Loss 00:44 Different Forms of Grief 02:19 Mother's Day Reflections 03:16 Struggles with Addiction and Motherhood 04:29 Finding Grace and Understanding 05:21 God's Presence in Our Lives 08:01 Overcoming Shame and Guilt 10:00 Embracing God's Plan 11:59 The Power of Community 14:51 Lessons from Loss 19:14 Serving and Loving Others 29:23 The Reality of Longing 33:41 Letting Go of Unrealistic Longings 34:19 The Locust Years: A Biblical Analogy 35:48 Embracing God's Restoration 37:54 Trusting God's Plan 43:06 Rebuilding Trust and Relationships 48:51 Finding Joy Amidst Pain 53:55 God's Unfailing Love 01:00:41 Living Joyfully Despite Loss 01:02:16 The Power of Worship 01:04:16 Facing Life's Challenges with Faith 01:06:58 The Battle Against Doubt and Despair 01:08:39 A Message of Hope and Community