Where Grit Meets Grace

Hey there, my friend!

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I'm excited to welcome you to another edition of Where Grit Meets Grace—your personal Friday pit stop for positivity, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart.

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Got Tissues Handy? And a Pair of Hiking Boots?

Are you struggling with loss? Overwhelmed with disappointment? Fearful of what the future may hold? Today, I hope to instill in you a little bit of hope and strength as inspired by the story of Andy Buerger and his beloved sister, Jodi.

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Andy's life has been marked by loss—his mother at just a year old, his father at 31, and later, his sister Jodi to breast cancer. Then, just months into his marriage, his wife Jennifer was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

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But instead of letting these hardships define him, Andy turned them into fuel for something bigger.

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Through the non-profit, Jodi’s Climb for Hope, Andy has organized mountain climbing expeditions to raise funds for breast cancer and MS research. By literally climbing mountains, Andy and those who sign-up symbolize the resilience needed to face life’s greatest challenges.

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This conversation will inspire you to look at your own struggles differently and recognize that hope isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we create, step by step.

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Living for Something Bigger

It's not what happens to us in this life that matters, but rather how we react to it that counts.

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Drawing inspiration from my conversation had with Andy, who lost his mother, father, and beloved sister, Jodi, I wanted to focus on this theme of living for something bigger than ourselves.

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Andy created a non-profit organization that has raised over $1 Million for medical research.

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But it doesn't have to be something quite so big. Sometimes, the tiniest actions leave the biggest impact.

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Ready to Be Encouraged?

Both of these episodes shine a light on how we can transform heartbreak into hope and loss into legacy. If you’re wrestling with grief, searching for deeper meaning, or just in need of a little inspiration, these two podcast episodes are sure to uplift and empower you.

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If there’s one message to carry with you today, let it be this:
​You are stronger than you know, you are more amazing than you believe, and your story holds power—maybe even more than you realize right now.​
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Until next week,

Kevin Lowe​
Host of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

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