As our family Thanksgiving was coming to an end, I sat down with Lukas Losen, my 18 year-old son, for this podcast.
Friends, this is the first time Lukas shares openly what he remembers from April 13, 2014, the day our lives were shattered by an evil and hateful act of violence.
Resilience, courage and love can be heard through his recollection of life as he knew it, from the perspective of a 12 year-old. Recalling the chaos of the day and remembering those who helped him move from a deep, dark depression to who he is today, Lukas’ vulnerability is heartwarming. The wisdom Lukas provides me and you, as we wrap up our conversation, will fill your heart as it did mine. He has much to offer this world and due to many family members, friends and professionals, does he have the opportunity to do so. I am hopeful you find his courageous kindness as contagious as I do. Having the right people around us makes all the difference in our lives.
Stay safe, healthy, wear a mask for you and others...together, we are better!
Resources
Episode 04 with Melinda Corporon, “You Have the Most Important Job Today”
Episode 06 with Sunayana Dumala, “Sunayana Dumala”
Episode 08 with Will Corporon, “Galvanizing Deaths”
Episode 12 with Tony Corporon, “Emotional Security if Mental Health Care”
Episode 20 with Gael Martin, “It Feels Better to be Kind.”
Laura Boyer Carley - a family friend, babysitter to Lukas and Reat and colleague at Boyer Corporon Wealth Management.
Pastor Adam Hamilton - Senior Pastor of The Church of the Resurrection.
Research Psychiatric Center - Lukas’ mental health declined in 2013 and again in 2014, during the month preceding the anniversary of the murders. We sought assistance for him from the Research Psychiatric Center, on both occasions.
Gary Glichrist - Friend, Coach and Owner of Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy
Montverde Academy - Montverde Academy (MVA)is a coeducational independent school that serves grades Pre-K3–12. Our boarding program serves grades 7-12 and post-graduate studies. Lukas transferred to MVA the second semester of his sophomore year of highschool in January 2018, graduating in May 2020.
Find Mindy on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyCorporonLLC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindycorporon/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindyCorporon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/
This channel is made possible through the continued support of our Angel patrons, Aggie Payton, Anna Evans, Arlene Meyer, Diana Cox. Jennifer De Vivo, Lesley Williams, Nora Miles, Shawn Kilgore, Susanna Garcia and Teryn Tucker, along our partner patrons, Unity of Nashville, Zen Living Realty, Supportek Staffing, and Center for the Healing Arts.
If you would like to help be a part of bringing shows like this and other programs to the channel, please consider becoming a patron. For information, episode show notes, and details about our other programs, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com.
Real Grief - Real Healing is copyright 2020, Mindy Corporon. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission.
The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.
