I can think of no better opener than Michael Scott's, "Well, well, well - how the turntables have..."
In this episode, listener favorite April Robson (episodes 14 & 15) takes the mic to interview ME. She asks about our family's story, what inspired But Not All At Once, and how the hardest things you've lived through bring forth beauty over time.
Today's chat, despite the seemingly heavy topic, was breezy and fun to record. You'll hear a little extra chatter, ice clinking in our tea sweet glasses and a summer storm overhead. Join us for an inter-state conversation about my odd beverage quirks, the wisdom of the Enneagram, and the receipts our sentimental sides make us hoard.
April and I talk through what it means to take care of those around you, how marvelously our brains were designed to keep us going even in trauma, and what a gift it is to hold someone's hand amidst their own hard thing.
Our own family's story, through our newborn daughter's undiagnosed birth defect and emergency surgery; recovery and PTSD; miscarriage; a scary subsequent pregnancy; children with developmental delays and more, is one I've discussed only in bits and pieces throughout the podcast. If you're a way-back Anne Says So blog reader, you may have walked through some of this with us from afar. If not, thank you for listening.
Despite the years of heartache, our four children are "what winning the lottery looks like," as April says, and I'm beyond grateful for the miracles we've seen unfold. That said, I know grief and gratitude often coexist; if that's your story too, you are in good company. One day you'll be able to laugh with a girlfriend again over sweet tea, I promise. In the meantime, you're not alone.
April is an absolute delight; having her back was a joy in every sense. You can find her at @april.robson on Instagram and follow her daughter Charlotte's updates at @charlottesjoy.
To learn more about intestinal malrotation or Mary Brooks' story, visit tinyurl.com/MBsstory. As always, you can find me at @butnotallatonce on social media and butnotallatonce@gmail.com. xoxo
Thanks for being here, y'all! I'd love your thoughts, questions, ideas, and everything in between. You can find me at @ButNotAllAtOnce on social media or ButNotAllAtOnce.com.
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