T21Mom - Episode 129: Crash, Bourbon and Fascinators: The Haunted Rockin' Moms Do The Kentucky Derby!

06/13/24 • 63 min

Mary and a group of her Haunted Rockin' Mom friends meet and go to the 150th Kentucky Derby. These women all met on a haunted pub crawl back in 2022, and have forged an incredible friendship. They pack in a lot over the Derby weekend, including a bourbon tasting, scooter escapades, the Thirsty Peddler and of course, the exhilaration of the Derby itself.

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T21Mom - Episode 128 - Defying the Odds and Carving Her Own Path: A Down Syndrome Journey With Sabine Kussman

Mary sits down with Sabine Kussman, who recounts her poignant journey of her son Kian's diagnosis and her family's courageous path forward. From a heart-wrenching beginning, where two weeks passed without a single medical professional congratulating her on son's birth, to facing discouragement about breastfeeding, Sabine learned to trust her instincts. Despite therapists' negative predictions, Kian defied the odds, walking at 14 months , riding a bike and even mastering downhill skiing. Sabine passionately shares how her family, guided by unwavering expectations and love for Kian, does everything they dream of. In a deeply moving moment, Sabine remembers when her two year old son, with innocent wisdom, reassured her, "don't worry mommy, everything is going to be fine!" And indeed it has been-more than fine!

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T21Mom - Episode 130: Against All Odds: A Mother's Journey of Hope, Strength and Miracles

In a heartfelt conversation, Mary sits down with Kim Revai, who shares the incredible and emotional story of her son Jace's birth. Kim's journey is a testament to the strength and resilience of a mother facing unimaginable challenges. Jace entered the world at an astonishing 26 weeks and one day, far earlier than expected. Kim, living far from her family was told to go directly to the hospital and prepare for his birth, plunging her into a whirlwind of fear and uncertainty.

Despite his very premature birth, Jace has defied all odds. Initially doctors believed he would need heart surgery and a tracheostomy, yet Jace has triumphed without either. Kim's narrative is one of enduring courage, demonstrating that even in the face of the hardest of trials , one can persevere and do hard things.

Admist the trials, Kim and her family have held onto their dream of RV living and making it a reality. This dream symbolizes not just the desire for adventure, but their relentless hope and faith in the face of life's toughest moments.