In Episode 38 of The Lost Child Podcast, we sit down with Jeanette, whose son Ben tragically stopped breathing in front of her at home. Paramedics arrived and rushed Ben to the hospital; subsequently, he was transferred to a trauma hospital. Unfortunately, Ben passed away from the incident. It was determined that Ben had croup, which caused his airway to close.

After his passing, Jeanette turned her grief into something powerful. She started small, giving away books and creating small art pieces, which eventually became known as "Ben’s Bells." These bells are now distributed worldwide, with their own website sharing Ben's story and their community impact.

Jeanette's journey didn’t stop there. She returned to the University of Arizona to study kindness and now serves as the Director of the Science of Kindness Community Collective. She holds a PhD and continues to explore how kindness affects our lives, focusing not on the outcomes but the actions of kindness itself. Jeanette’s perspective on life, surrendering to the unknown, and transforming tragic experiences into purpose is truly inspiring.

In this episode, Jeanette shares her story of surviving, thriving, and finding fulfillment in the aftermath of unimaginable loss.

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Ben's Bells

Grief support groups: https://tunidito.org/

A book Jeanette recommends: Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss

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This episode will leave you inspired, reminding us all that it’s possible to thrive even after the most difficult tragedies. Tune in and hear Jeanette’s incredible story.

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In Episode 37 of The Lost Child Podcast, we sit down with Kristine, the wife of Ernie, to hear her powerful and heartbreaking story. Kristine and Ernie were involved in a tragic traffic accident on their way home from Lake Powell. Kristine was hit by a vehicle, sustaining multiple injuries and blacking out at the scene. She was life-flighted to a trauma hospital, where she awoke to the devastating news that her son, Quinton, had died in the accident.

In this emotional episode, Kristine shares her journey of recovery, physically, emotionally, and mentally. She speaks candidly about the difficulty of forgiving the person responsible for the accident and how she has found healing through that process. Kristine’s story is one of resilience, strength, and the power of forgiveness.

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In episode 35 of The Lost Child Podcast, we dive into the powerful portrayal of grief, healing, and faith in The Chosen Season 4. Join us as we reflect on key moments from the series and discuss how they resonate with our personal journey through grief after the tragic loss of our daughter, Sunni.

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