{"id":704,"date":"2020-09-20T15:48:24","date_gmt":"2020-09-20T22:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box2281.temp.domains\/~calmmama\/colibri-wp"},"modified":"2022-07-19T21:38:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T04:38:15","slug":"colibri-wp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calmmamabear.com\/\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Calm Mama Bear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calm-mama-bear-banner.png?resize=337%2C323&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Calm Mama Bear\" class=\"wp-image-927\" width=\"337\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calm-mama-bear-banner.png?resize=1024%2C980&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calm-mama-bear-banner.png?resize=300%2C287&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calm-mama-bear-banner.png?resize=768%2C735&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calm-mama-bear-banner.png?resize=600%2C574&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calm-mama-bear-banner.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Connecting Deeply Through Life&#8217;s Challenges<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calm Mama Bear is here to encourage you to:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Connect deeper to Christ<\/em><\/li><li><em>Connect deeper to community&nbsp;<\/em><\/li><li><em>Connect calmly and compassionately<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My Story<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>After my son died unexpectedly, reading and hearing the stories of mothers who suffered similar losses brought healing and comfort. Often, when I shared about my son\u2019s death, I was surprised how it deepened connections in my relationships, despite my feeling like a failure as a mom. Being vulnerable and transparent about my loss encouraged others to share more deeply and authentically. Women who heard my story encouraged me to write and share it, planting the seed for Calm Mama Bear.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May these stories and resources bring hope, healing, and deeper connections to Christ and help you connect calmly and compassionately to your family and community, even in the midst of life\u2019s challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calmmamabear.com\/2020\/10\/how-to-be-a-calm-mama-bear-part-1-of-5\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1000\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"65\" class=\"wp-image-936\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flower.png?resize=75%2C65&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Calming flower\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flower.png?w=488&amp;ssl=1 488w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flower.png?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/>CALM<\/a> strategies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Being calm during life\u2019s challenges is hard. My hope is to share ways that we can connect calmly and compassionately in those tough moments and on ordinary days too.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>While we process our pain with Christ and in community, God can use our challenging moments to transform our character and connect deeply to others in more ways than we could imagine.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calmmamabear.com\/blog\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"677\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"72\" class=\"wp-image-937\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heart.png?resize=75%2C72&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heart.png?w=563&amp;ssl=1 563w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heart.png?resize=300%2C287&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/>MAMA<\/a> stories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sharing stories brings much healing. I hope you are encouraged through the stories shared here and know that you are not alone<s>.<\/s><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calmmamabear.com\/resources\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"59\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-935\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bear.png?resize=75%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bear.png?w=408&amp;ssl=1 408w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bear.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bear.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/>BEAR<\/a> each other\u2019s burdens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mama bears protect the vulnerable, seek justice, and speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. We \u201cbear\u201d each other\u2019s burdens when we take initiative to help others lighten their load. I hope these resources will help you shine the light of love and justice in a spirit of gentleness, respect, truth, and grace.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/calmmamabear.com\/2020\/10\/how-to-be-a-calm-mama-bear-part-1-of-5\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"87\" class=\"wp-image-936\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flower.png?resize=100%2C87&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Calming flower\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flower.png?w=488&amp;ssl=1 488w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flower.png?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/calmmamabear.com\/blog\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"90\" height=\"86\" class=\"wp-image-937\" style=\"width: 90px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heart.png?resize=90%2C86&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heart.png?w=563&amp;ssl=1 563w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heart.png?resize=300%2C287&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/calmmamabear.com\/resources\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"88\" height=\"88\" class=\"wp-image-935\" style=\"width: 88px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bear.png?resize=88%2C88&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bear.png?w=408&amp;ssl=1 408w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bear.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/calmmamabear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bear.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit<\/strong>.<\/p><cite><strong>Romans 15:13 (NIV)<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calm Mama Bear is here to encourage you to: Connect deeper to Christ Connect deeper to community&nbsp; Connect calmly and compassionately My Story After my son died unexpectedly, reading and hearing the stories of mothers who suffered similar losses brought healing and comfort. 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