How do we hold onto the moments that matter—especially when we know they're fleeting?

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the quiet power of presence, memory, and emotional honesty. Our guest reflects on the time she spent with her mother during illness—moments filled with baking, quiet drives, and one unforgettable day at an apple orchard. Now, as a homeschooling mom to young children, she shares how those early lessons in slowing down are helping her savor precious moments with her own son—even something as simple as watching him eat Dippin’ Dots at the zoo.

We also dive into deeper emotional territory—grief, denial, fear, and the defenses we build when life shifts beneath us. And how writing from the heart can preserve the things a photo never could.

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