Apr 29, 2020
My guest, Chelsea Bretzke, is a mother to seven, including an autistic teenaged son and a three month old baby. She discusses how she learned to let go and discover who she really is in motherhood. Chelsea also shares how personal revelation, drawing on God’s power and identifying spiritually defining moments help her let God support her.
Episode Links + Quotes
Chelsea attributed this quote to Emily Watts “The product of our parenting isn’t our kids, it’s us.”
“What if a thousand sleepless nights is what it takes to know you’re near?” Hear the song Chelsea mentioned, Blessings by Laura Story.
“Was I sorry that I chose to come by handcart? No. Neither then nor any minute of my life since. The price we paid to become acquainted with God was a privilege to pay, and I am thankful that I was privileged to come in the Martin Handcart Company.” Read more about this story Chelsea mentioned HERE.
Go HERE to read the talk Chelsea mentioned by Sister Linda Reeves.
Quote by President Nelson: “Sisters, you have the right to draw liberally on the Savior’s power to help your family and others you love.”
Scripture Darla mentioned (not in 2 Corinthians) Acts 19:15: “And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?”
Podcast episode Darla mentioned – How to Raise Grown Ups, episode 53
Related Episodes
SMM 015: Balance + Overcoming Feelings of Failure + True Self-Care in Motherhood || Elise Curtis
SMM 041: Only You Can Receive Revelation for Your Motherhood || Michelle Gifford
SMM 066: The Privilege of Personal Revelation|| JoEllen Woods
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