Join podcast host Vivian Cumins for an authentically candid episode featuring Jennifer Osler-Bolton. In 2016, Jennifer's life changed forever when her husband Ryan, a firefighter, was tragically killed in the line of duty. Ryan’s passing made headlines, forcing Jennifer to grieve a private loss, publicly. She knew everyone was watching how she responded to this tragedy, to include her two children. She vowed to grieve well in order to honor both God and her late husband, Ryan.
Jennifer and Vivian share a compelling conversation about faith and the plethora of emotions, including anger and confusion that one experiences when faced with the unthinkable. Jennifer shares her powerful testimony of how God prepared her a year before Ryan’s passing through a grief and loss recovery program she reluctantly attended to appease a friend. She reveals how she surrendered to God's plan and ultimately discovered love again with her current husband, Michael. This episode offers raw, moving experiences and Biblical wisdom on trusting God through life's toughest challenges, finding purpose in pain and loss, and honoring loved ones while embracing new chapters. Prepare to be inspired by this beautiful love story.
GUEST BIO
Jennifer Osler-Bolton is a wife, widow, mom, and stepmom. After the sudden and tragic death of her firefighter husband, Ryan, Jennifer had to learn how to navigate life with loss while raising two children and finding the balance between grief and hope. Since remarrying her current husband, Michael, and becoming a blended family, Jennifer has discovered that the pain of her grief has become the power of her recovery. Jennifer is also an inspirational speaker and soon-to-be published author.
Website: http://.jenniferoslerbolton.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jjoslerbolton
Lavender Dahlia Podcast: https://shorturl.at/hiAHX
The Grief Recovery Method: https://griefrecoverymethod.com
An action-based, powerful, directed approach to healing from life’s deepest heartbreaks.
Grief Specialist Rachelle Jones website: https://griefrecoverywithrachelle.com
In Honor of Ryan Osler: https://firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/ryan-s-osler/
POWERFUL QUOTE
"When I choose to trust God, I'm building strength." - Jennifer Osler-Bolton
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