My mama heart is so heavy.

Putting love into action. One small step at a time.

As the mom of an eight-year-old daughter—and with many friends whose daughters were at Camp Mystic—the devastating loss has hit close to home. I’ve been thinking about and praying for the families, the campers, the counselors, the Hill Country community, and the first responders.

This weekend, I felt paralyzed by disbelief and sadness.

Today, though still moving slowly and distracted by grief, I feel called to act.

Here are two small but meaningful ways to put love into action:

✨ Follow voices that can guide you through grief.
I met

Susie Shaw

, @BereavementMom, earlier this year and her words have stayed with me. She writes with raw honesty about child loss and the lifelong process of grief. If you're feeling helpless or unsure what to say, her perspective may offer the language and understanding we all need right now.

💬 Say something. Reach out. Find the words.
Social connection isn’t just a concept—it’s in the tiny, everyday actions we take.
Reply to the text you’ve left hanging.
Tell someone you love them.
Say you’re sorry.

If someone you know has been impacted—whether directly or distantly—send the note, the DM, the voice memo. Even a quiet “You’ve been on my heart” can carry more weight than you realize.

And of course, if you’re able—give.
We chose the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund and TEXSAR, a Texas-based search and rescue nonprofit supporting families and recovery efforts on the ground.

I don’t have the "right" words. None of us really do.
But we still have to try.
We can say something.
We can show up.
We can lead with love. 💛