Episode 62: From Isolation to Intimacy: Experiencing Christ's nearness in grief, walking through a life-limiting diagnosis, and holding fast to eternal hope with Sam Fischer of Mother of Wilde

About this episode

Sam Fischer shares her journey of grief and intimacy with Christ following her daughter's life-limiting diagnosis.

In this episode, Kristin is joined by Sam Fischer—wife, mom, proud Texan, and owner of Mother of Wilde—to share the story of her daughter, Abby Grace. Sam opens up about their unexpected diagnosis of bilateral renal agenesis, the precious time she shared with Abby, and the profound grief that followed. Sam shares how isolation during early COVID exposed long-held insecurities and invited her into an intimate, refining season with the Lord. Together, Kristin and Sam talk about trusting God when He doesn't intervene, learning to read Scripture through the lens of eternity, and discovering that only Christ can truly heal us in our grief. If you find yourself in a lonely season today, we pray you would experience the comfort of Christ's presence and know that even in isolation, you are never truly alone. Links: Mother of Wilde Hope Mommies Website Subscribe to our Newsletter Join our online Facebook Group Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on Instagram Podcast Guest Submission Make a Donation Sponsor an episode of the HM Podcast in honor of a Hope Baby With Special Thanks This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is made possible by Comfort Candles . Based in the heart of…

People in this episode

Host: Kristin

Guest: Sam Fischer

Topics covered

• grief
• faith
• intimacy with God
• life-limiting diagnosis
• eternal hope

Keywords

• grief
• Christ's presence
• bilateral renal agenesis
• trusting God
• Scripture
• eternal hope
• COVID isolation

Sponsors

Comfort Candles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mother of Wilde, Hope Mommies

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