“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (Romans 10:15, ESV)

Now, I know what you’re thinking — pretty feet? In the middle of grief? Just stay with me for a minute.

When I lost Samantha, my feet could barely carry me from the bed to the kitchen. The idea that these same feet could ever be called “beautiful” — that God could actually use my steps, my story, my brokenness to bring hope to somebody else — felt impossible.

But here’s what I’ve learned: God doesn’t wait until you’re healed to use you. He uses you right in the middle of the limping. Every step you take toward another hurting mom, every time you say “me too” instead of staying silent, every shaky moment of sharing your story — that’s what makes feet beautiful. Not perfection. Willingness.

In this episode, I share how God started turning my grief-walk into something He could use — and how He’s ready to do the same with yours.

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Mom, your steps matter more than you know. If this episode encouraged you, pass it to a mom who’s still finding her footing. And if the road ever feels too dark to walk alone, call or text 988 any time (U.S. or Canada) — you don’t have to walk it by yourself.

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Janet and her daughter Samantha

Hi, I’m Janet

I’m Janet — a Christian mom, wife of 35 years, and founder of Testimony Through Tears. I lost my daughter Samantha to suicide in January 2025, and I built the place I couldn’t find.

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