#188 // The Unexpected Gift of Laughter in Grief: A Summer Series for Grieving Moms

The Unexpected Gift of Laughter
A Summer Series: Moments That Make You Smile

Welcome to the first episode in our special summer series: Moments That Make You Smile—a gentle space for grieving moms to remember that joy can still find its way in.

In today’s episode, you’ll be reminded that even in the midst of deep sorrow, laughter can still catch you by surprise. One moment, you’re sorting through the ordinary… and the next, a memory surfaces that brings both tears and a smile.

Because sometimes, the most unexpected things can lift our spirits and remind us:
We’re still here. We’re still capable of smiling.

📍 Inside this episode:

• A story that brings joy in the middle of sorrow

• What a folded piece of cardstock taught Teresa about love, memory, and laughter

• Why laughing doesn’t mean you're “over it”—it means your heart is still open

• The powerful truth behind John 16:22 and Ecclesiastes 3

• A reminder that your grief and your joy can live side by side

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