Erica Kiefer joins hosts David Mickelson and Kori Andrews to share the story of her son, Ty, who passed away from SIDS at four months old. Erica, a former rugby player and recreation therapist, recounts her deep connection to the biblical story of Hannah. She reflects on the joy of Ty’s arrival and the devastating morning she discovered him in his crib.
In the hospital, Erica and her husband found peace through the Samoan word "taumafai," meaning to persevere through all things with Christ. Erica navigated her grief through journaling, eventually writing the book Borrowed Angel to help others see the spiritual side of loss. She emphasizes that grief can be a conversion process, allowing individuals to feel a "spiritual buoyancy" even in the depths of sorrow.
Erica testifies that God fulfills His promises, mirroring Hannah’s story through her own growing family. Her youngest daughter, Eliana, whose name means "God has answered," serves as a reminder of God's timing. Using a metaphor of waves in Thailand, Erica concludes that while Christ doesn't always stop the storm, He is in the water with us.Resources: Borrowed Angel by Erica Kiefer

"Pe a faigata le ala Taumafai" sung by Moni Aumua (Spotify Artist) and other missionaries

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