In this heartfelt episode of Heidi's Lane, I find myself in my car, eyes red from tears, reflecting on a monumental moment: Dropping off my oldest son Matix at the Mexico City Missionary Training Center. The journey of letting go, even when it’s something as beautiful as watching your child step into a new chapter, is anything but easy. I talk about the whirlwind of emotions: Gratitude, pride, sadness, and a whole lot of love that comes with seeing him leave the nest. For all the parents out there navigating the bittersweet transition of watching their kids grow up, this one's for you.

Here are the key moments from the episode:

2:00 Dropping Matix off in Mexico City

10:00 The emotions of Matix leaving

14:00 My message to Matix

37:00 Experiencing grief over Matix’ absence

45:00 Impact of Matix leaving on my identity as a mom

50:00 Advice for parents coping with children leaving

1:01:00 Navigating the emptiness

1:07:00 Realizing the value of the small moments

1:25:00 How to navigate the emotional waves

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