In this heartfelt solo episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole reflects on one of life's most bittersweet moments—watching her son, Payton, graduate high school without his dad there to witness it. As she navigates the mixture of pride, joy, and grief that often accompanies major life milestones after loss, Michelle shares personal stories, lessons from a recent women's retreat, and encouragement for anyone learning to carry both sorrow and hope. Drawing from her message on "Water Walking Faith," Michelle explores what it means to trust God when the future feels uncertain, allow grief to come in waves without fighting it, and embrace the beauty of life's meaningful moments even when they bring tears. Whether you're a widow, widower, or simply facing a season of change, this episode offers honest conversation, faith-filled encouragement, and a reminder that healing doesn't mean leaving your loved one behind—it means learning to move forward while carrying their love with you. For coaching, speaking, retreats, support groups, and grief resources, visit Michelle's Linktree and connect through the Widow Goals community. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need hope today Book a free grief coaching consultation call with Michelle HERE Join the Widow Goals Online Community and get Michelle’s Widow Goals Course use code podcast for a free month Learn More About Michelle’s Widow Coaching Program Here Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG Here on FB Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon Book Michelle as a speaker Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon Follow Michelle on TikTok Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals See my videos on Youtube Subscribe to our YouTube Channel