In this episode of Small Town Faith with Aves, we’re opening up an honest and emotional conversation about loss, grief, and learning to move forward when people we love are no longer part of our lives. I’ll be sharing a personal tribute to my grandmother, Gloria, who passed away in March 2024 and went on to heaven, and reflecting on the memories and love she left behind. We’ll also talk about the loss of friendships, relationships, and people we once thought would be in our lives forever. Sometimes loss means saying goodbye to someone who has passed away, and other times it means accepting that someone who’s still here is no longer part of our everyday lives. Through faith, personal experiences, and Scripture, we’ll explore how grief and healing can coexist. John 11:35 reminds us that even Jesus wept, showing us that it’s okay to hurt, cry, and miss the people we love. Revelation 21:4 reminds us of God’s promise that one day there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain. Whether you’re grieving someone in heaven or someone you’ve lost along the way, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and that healing takes time. Because even when people leave our lives, the love, memories, and impact they leave behind never truly disappear. ❤️

Welcome to Season 3 of Small Town Faith with Aves! In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing my testimony of going from feeling empty and hopeless at 13 to discovering the love and presence of Jesus. From the invitation that changed my life to sharing my story at a recent faith event, I reflect on how far God has brought me and why Isaiah 41:10 means so much to my journey. My prayer is that my story reminds you that even when you feel lost, forgotten, or alone, God is still with you. He was there all along, and your story isn’t over. ❤️

In this emotional episode of Small Town Faith with Aves, we talk about the moments when life feels heavy, friendships change, people leave, and you’re tired of pretending you’re okay. We’ll explore what it means to struggle, lean on others, and trust God even when you don’t understand what He’s doing. You don’t have to have it all together—and your story isn’t over.