Over 3 million Americans are full time parents to their grandchildren. In today's episode we explore the growing reality of grandparents stepping into the role of full-time parents to their grandchildren. Stacy Sanchez shares her personal journey of how one day DHS showed up on her porch with her grandson. She had no time to prepare for becoming a full-time parent to her grandson she just stepped up and did the best she could. Now Stacy shares her story in the hopes of helping other grandparents in the same situation. 

Today's Giveaway: Parenting Again?!!! : When Your Dreams Get Derailed Stacy Sanchez Woo hoo! My husband and I were empty-nesters! We raised our four children. All of our kids had moved on—even our adopted daughter, whom we had so many problems with, was out of the house.

Over 3 million Americans are full time parents to their grandchildren. In today's episode we explore the growing reality of&nbsp;grandparents stepping into the role of full-time parents to their grandchildren. Stacy Sanchez shares her personal journey of how one day DHS showed up on her porch with her grandson. She had no time to prepare for becoming a full-time parent to her grandson she just stepped up and did the best she could. Now Stacy shares her story in the hopes of helping other grandparents in the same situation.&nbsp;
Today's Giveaway: <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57051b21d51cd4379e4ea36a/t/686303ae993bb96df07b9524/1751319471442/Parenting+Again%21%21%21++When+Your+Dreams+Get+Derailed+Stacy+Sanchez+Woo+hoo%21+My+husband+and+I+were+empty-nesters%21+We+raised+our+four+children.+All+of+our+kids+had+moved+on%E2%80%94even+our+adopted+daughter%2C+w.pdf">Parenting Again?!!! : When Your Dreams Get Derailed Stacy Sanchez Woo hoo! My husband and I were empty-nesters! We raised our four children. All of our kids had moved on&mdash;even our adopted daughter, whom we had so many problems with, was out of the house.</a>

Welcome to Hope for the Journey – Your weekly Christian devotional podcast for faith, encouragement, and redemption.

Designed for women over 40, this podcast shares inspiring stories of faith, perseverance, and personal transformation. Each episode features real-life comeback stories, showing how God’s grace, redemption, and unwavering hope can lead to new beginnings.

Whether you're facing a personal challenge, seeking spiritual growth, or needing daily encouragement, Hope for the Journey is here to strengthen your faith and remind you that it’s never too late to start anew.

Join Monica Schmelter each week for powerful Christian testimonies, Bible-based encouragement, and uplifting conversations that will inspire your walk with God and help you navigate life’s journey with faith and hope.

FREE RESOURCES:

Check out all of Monica's free resources, including a free prayer guide and meaningful ways to comfort the grieving, at https://monicaschmelter.com/resources

Welcome to Hope for the Journey &ndash; Your weekly Christian devotional podcast for faith, encouragement, and redemption.
Designed for women over 40, this podcast shares inspiring stories of faith, perseverance, and personal transformation. Each episode features real-life comeback stories, showing how God&rsquo;s grace, redemption, and unwavering hope can lead to new beginnings.
Whether you're facing a personal challenge, seeking spiritual growth, or needing daily encouragement, Hope for the Journey is here to strengthen your faith and remind you that it&rsquo;s never too late to start anew.
Join Monica Schmelter each week for powerful Christian testimonies, Bible-based encouragement, and uplifting conversations that will inspire your walk with God and help you navigate life&rsquo;s journey with faith and hope.
FREE RESOURCES:
Check out all of Monica's free resources, including a free prayer guide and meaningful ways to comfort the grieving, at <a href="https://monicaschmelter.com/resources">https://monicaschmelter.com/resources</a>

Welcome to Hope for the Journey with Monica Schmelter– Your weekly Christian devotional podcast for faith, encouragement, and redemption.  Designed for women over 40, this podcast shares inspiring stories of faith, perseverance, and personal transformation. Each episode features real-life comeback stories, showing how God’s grace, redemption, and unwavering hope can lead to new beginnings.