Welcome back to Dear Diaries! I'm your host, Rose Theo, and today's episode is pure testimony. Meet Mia, a woman who lost her first husband unexpectedly six years ago — and never imagined marriage would be part of her life again.

But God had other plans.

In this episode, Mia gets raw about how divine interruptions led her from grieving widow to joyful newlywed — a journey that started with obedience, surrender...and an unexpected DM.

Mia shares the moments she fought God's plans, the gut-punch grief of letting go, and the wild faith it took to open her heart again. From almost moving to Houston, to cleaning out the remnants of her past, to having her daughters' blessing and meeting her future husband across state lines — it’s a love story only Heaven could have written.

If you've ever wondered if restoration is still possible after loss, Mia’s story is the reminder that yes — beauty really can rise from ashes.

🌟 Additional Value:

Mia doesn’t just talk about "waiting on God" — she lives it. She shares:

• How to discern God's voice even when it doesn't match your feelings
• Why surrendering dead seasons is essential to step into new blessings
• How grief and joy can coexist — and why your past doesn’t cancel your future
• The power of inner healing and spiritual obedience over rushing into relationships

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Want to dive deeper into Mia’s healing journey? Grab your copy of her devotional, Chosen: A Devotional for the Modern Woman Who Has Loved, Lost, and Found a Path Forward on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Follow Mia’s work at mcnilpsychiatric.com and stay updated on her speaking events on Instagram: @iamdrmia

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