Grief can be an incredibly lonely experience. For Somer, a family trip to Yosemite turned into a life-altering tragedy when her husband unexpectedly passed away from a brain aneurysm. Left to navigate life as a single mother to two young boys, she found herself questioning her faith and struggling to find the words to pray.

Somer shares her vulnerable journey from the “thick of healing” to discovering a life she never imagined.

In this video, you will hear about:

  1. The Power of Presence: How the church community sat with Somer in her darkest moments when she couldn’t pray for herself.
  2. New Purpose: How God opened Somer’s eyes to the mission of building a community for single parents in the Bay Area.
  3. Generational Healing: The inspiring story of Somer’s mother, who moved from having no interest in religion to seriously studying the Bible and finding her own faith.
  4. Daring to Love Again: The leap of faith required to open her heart to a new relationship while still in the process of healing.

“Brighter Days” isn’t about everything going perfectly; it’s about reaching a place of full trust and belief in God, even when the path looks different than the one you planned.

If you are walking through a season of grief or feeling hopeless, know that you are not alone.

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