The Joys and Challenges of an Emotional Holiday

[@AnnSmajstrla]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Tori. When I was in my early 20s, I lost both of my paternal grandparents - my grandma passed first, followed by my grandpa a few years later. Mourning their loss was hard enough, but what made it even more emotional was seeing how deeply it affected my dad. He’s typically very stoic, so watching him break down in tears and express his grief so openly added another layer of heartbreak to an already painful experience. I’m praying for healing for you and your family.

[@elidaybarra7194]

Thank you so much for coming back on the broadcast. You two are very special people and I love you and your families.

[@nancockerham4405]

Welcome back Tori and Zach miss you guys hope your Christmas and your New Year's were awesome I hope the kids had a good holiday.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hollymcknight8581]

Grandmothers are some of the greatest people ever. It’s so hard, but as you said, she is a believer, so you know where she is. Big hugs.

[@barbarabounds3695]

So happy u guys r back I really missed u guys

[@pamelac.3241]

I was bummed I woke up so early, but then.....SO HAPPY that you were back!! Happy New Year to you both and the kids! Condolences to you Tori about your grandmother. HUGS

[@Ljoy8231]

Condolences to your family over the passing of your grandmother. Losing a loved one is always hard, especially during the holidays. Parents are their children’s teachers/example. As the children get older, especially in the teenage years, they will place a higher priority on electronics (phone and gaming) and it will be much harder to control that aspect of their lives if they were taught otherwise by their parents. I see it all the time in restaurants. I don’t think there is anything more sad than to see parents on their phones when they could be engaging with their children. Being present is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. Glad you feel the importance of this while your children are young. God bless!

[@darlenemateri6521]

Yes, I lost my mother in 2003 near Christmas. It's so hard to lose a loved one over the holidays. My deepest condolences to you and your family,Tori.

[@brendastephens3273]

Your guys are the best. Glad you’re back. Brag all you want about your children. Good job.

[@chessyharris6200]

Happy Raising Hights is back. We miss you when you're gone. I'm so sorry for your loss, Tori. I miss having my grandmother around .

[@sherrileckner315]

So sorry for your loss, God bless you all. I love the raising heights info that you guys are on. I appreciate you guys on here

[@DorothyCywinski]

Glad you're back happy new year 🎉

[@sherrileeslade6557]

So glad you guys are back I've missed you I hope all is well with you and your family😊

[@bryansmith1186]

Zach, you should add navy blue to your black/grey/white wardrobe. Classic!

[@cindystowers4390]

Welcome back, have missed hearing from you guys! Love your podcast ❤

[@Cornerstonewtl]

My resolution is to read 1 chapter of my Bible out Loud to The Lord everyday. My mum is 99 and hard of hearing and we are shut inside so I read to Jesus. I've done this before and I learn so much more reading aloud. Tori, I'm so sorry you lost your grandma. You and your mum are in my prayers Hope you all have a wonderful new year ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@raecatlin5062]

So sorry about your Grandma. Hugs to you and your family. Prayers

[@kandyharris2195]

I think resolutions can be made anytime you feel you need a positive change in your life ❤ Im glad you two are baaack 🎉

[@JulieKavanagh-x5o]

Glad you are back. Enjoy your podcast.

[@darlenemateri6521]

I just love listening 🎧 to you both. Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .🎉 You both are so sweet and genuine. Love your family.

[@sherrileeslade6557]

Tori I used to work for hospice for over 19 years it's a wonderful thing when you can have them in your house. I'm now on palliative care which is what your grandmother had when she wasn't on direct hospice. I've gone from being on direct hospice to going back to palliative care at this point. Once I get bad again I will go back on to direct hospice again I know how hard this is for you to understand but it is a wonderful company to deal with and to have that support in your home in your time of need is a wonderful thing honey I pray for you and your family

[@CarronMontgomery-s1s]

Sending you hugs and love.

[@LM-kn3kl]

our hospice experience recently with my mom in home wasnt really great nor with dad 10 yr back. maybe hopefully to my parents it was good but for us the care givers not so great. Maybe it depends on which one. Both same area one for profit one not.

[@sherrileeslade6557]

I am so sorry to hear that. I worked for hospice for over 19 years and we gave 100% to all of our patients and families. I worked just North of Boston and the Boston Massachusetts area. I loved all of my family and showed them the utmost respect. Our office also did a lot of follow-up care with the families as far as bereavement and so forth. I guess it really does go to show it is within each company because I'm on hospice now and I find it very hard to deal with the hospice company that I'm with they are nothing like the company I worked for. I have gone from full-time hospice Care to palliative care and they are very different from the hospice care that I worked for. So I do understand Tori's issues with them. I truly feel for her and send her and her family my love and prayers

[@LM-kn3kl]

@@sherrileeslade6557 wow u used do hospice now ur on it. i wish I knew what to say. I do wish u would get the care you gave , it sounds like u were wonderful at it. thanks for replying and interacting in here. I should say there was one nurse aide who was great with mom for the little time we got care givers she offered to do work off job other hours which we pd her for. And once a sweetheart came in the night was very kind to all of us . But in general it all seemed business and busy folks. follow up has been next to nill I'm have to pay for counseling on my own. Anyway thanks for caring for so many I truly hope you receive it back .

[@anabatinic2876]

Yayyy !! You’re back !! I love the peak/pit segment, going to implement this with my husband. Great way to discuss the day and recognize reasons to be grateful. ❤️

[@victoriadavis4339]

Glad you’re back!💕

[@LorieSmith-v9l]

Glad you're back. Missed you

[@sandraa988]

Greetings from Serbia to you and your little ones. I have been following you since you met 🙂 you are wonderful💙

[@ErlaTheGreat]

Glad to see you back.😊

[@rebecca5938]

Great to see you again, its my favorite part of my day.

[@maryjaneomalley9888]

Kudos on a most wonderful parenting presentation! Happy New Year!

[@ΘεοδώραΝτζανη]

Happy new year with health!!!❤❤❤❤from the Greece 🇬🇷

[@ct6852]

Legit missed you guys when you weren't posting. Very cool and easygoing family. Your fam and friends are lucky to have you. And it's nice for us listening to you. Hope you and the kids had a good holiday!

[@trish2256]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my good friend 3 days before Christmas. Such a shock. Sending hugs. 🤗 🤗

[@KTocci66]

Happy 2025 Zach & Tori! Welcome back! So sorry for the loss of your Grandma, Tori. Prayers for your family🙏🏻🤍 I'm not a fan of resolutions either, but I think mine is to read less "News" and focus more on God's words because it's been SO overwhelming for the past few years.. my cup needs to be filled UP now, so that is what I'm focusing on. & Y'all must be having a similar "Winter" as we are here in South Central Alaska! Which is actually NOT Winter at all... It's been rainy, warm and we've barely had 5"of snow this winter, 😮 last year we had 60" already by this date.. just whacky, and I'm not a fan at all. We're ALL just waiting for this huge DUMP of white Snow to FINALLY be here! Haha I'm excited for your next podcast already.... have an amazing weekend and stay blessed. ✝️🙌🏻🌌♥️

[@brendastephens3273]

So sorry for your loss. Keep her memory going and it will help.

[@theresamoore7634]

Nice to see you both again , Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & your Families. , Take care ❤

[@susantimko4811]

I always enjoy listening. I like listening to books on tape so I can bump up the speed.

[@paulaj.hiltonen3351]

congrats u need a break to enjoy your life and family its called vacation so grats happy for you guys but also glad you guys are back and recharged we missed u

[@mrs.e3909]

Yes! Zach, I like a good rant. Sounds like a good podcast idea! So sweet Jackson giving Josiah a gift to open!

[@xtremexpressionsbeauty9484]

Happy your back ❤

[@kimihill1596]

I am totally in love with you guys view of life and living! Obsessed I am! And those kids...oh my goodness are they totally adorable! ❤ About Hospice, here in South Africa a person is admitted near the end of their life. If they don't die within a specified time (last I knew it was 3 weeks) they can no longer stay in hospice as it is a place for dying. Therefore its not a graduation per sé but more that your life extended longer than the doctors thought it would. This may sound harsh but it is end-of-life care, palliative care, not a hospital. Prayers to you all for your healing with granny's passing. Rest sofly in the arms of Jesus gran of Tori ✨🕊️

[@elizapelaezarango9054]

Hola chicos los veo desde medellín Colombia soy Elizabeth Arango no me pierdo su programa un gran mundo pequeño. Sus bebés son hermosos 💖 y se nota en ustedes cordialidad y respeto y demaciado amor para su hogar los felicito 🎉❤

[@ninajustice9535]

Raising Heights is back, YES 👍

[@Eventhough95]

I just love you guys and your family! ❤

[@Lorelei076]

Welcome back! We missed you!! ☺️

[@eldavis1311]

Tori, sorry for your loss.

[@erinbrantley3206]

Thanks for sharing love you guys

[@vickisturgill4792]

Sorry about your grandma. Prayers

[@biddiemutter3481]

It's good to see you!

[@amandaO2020]

No hate to your brothers podcast... but yours and Toris is so much better!!!

[@TinaBartlett-x1z]

Yall are adorable ❤

[@karenstedman5699]

Love your podcast today. Welcome back. ❤❤❤❤

[@philoakley221]

Wishing you all a healthy, happy and fulfilling 2025.❤

[@normabroussard9560]

Love watching y’all and the kids ❤

[@alicedetejas830]

Welcome back ❤ yall my escape 😊

[@normagwilliam8160]

I agree with you, Tori. I don’t like to read fantasy or dark movies. I have walked out of more than one movie and stopped reading more than one book. Reading something dark and unchristian offends my spirit. You and Zach are good people. Thank you❤❤❤

[@BonnieHaskell]

Nice to see you back love your family ❤

[@stephb5281]

Sending you both love and hugs xx I am so sorry for your loss 😢❤xx

[@cherylmark1503]

So sorry for your loss. Grandparents are the very best!!

[@donnaregenauer2757]

Hello from Kentucky love you and your channel and your family ❤.Tori I don't know whether to thank you or scream.You mentioned outlander a few podcast ago.I was curious so I watched it and got so hooked.

[@giaatta9303]

I really enjoy these features. Such a lovely real couple! Okay I like peek and pit!

[@janetowen3429]

Happy New Year. I don't make resolutions, I just pray to get to the next year.

[@paulaj.hiltonen3351]

we love your family

[@sharonball1834]

Happy New Year!!!

[@erinbrantley3206]

Merry Christmas happy new year

[@kj3735]

I think we forget that Zack is a twin. He was born with a friend. Especially since they were twins, they probably shared friends. I think that in this era of your lives, it’s a little bit of a balance struggle. You have to work on your relationship with your spouse, you also have to be a very present parent. You have to raise a family. And find a best friend, that’s a lot.

[@ct6852]

Kind of have to leave expectations at the door when people are busy and tired. And just be willing to pick the relationship back up wherever you left it. And accept what is.

[@christinewenke9537]

We have to except people where they are. We shouldn't put our expectations on others. Lesson God showed me several years ago now. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Spitfire2019]

That's right. Let's just Pray 🙏

[@ct6852]

Nothing ruins a relationship/friendship more and quicker than unrealistic expectations.

[@JenniferFlagg]

So sorry for your loss prayers for your family. Also start doing dates with your kids doing special activities with each kid on their own. Spend more time with them. 🎉❤

[@susanmacnamara6215]

So refreshing!! You guys are great!! 😊 thank you!!

[@brigitnunez6735]

Happy New year to you all

[@carlybethbaker6415]

Happy New Year

[@ErlaTheGreat]

I loved that book!

[@paulaj.hiltonen3351]

sorry hear about grandma, you are so lucky have her that long, I lost both my parents in senior yr in high school

[@lisaharris3551]

Aw my grandbabies got ATV side by sides for Xmas this year. It scares me with these mountains in WV . They are 4 and 8 yrs old.

[@biddiemutter3481]

I'm so sorry about your loss. My Aunt passed recently so empathy.

[@raecatlin5062]

So sorry for your loss.

[@pequena_ninera]

My father passed away on 12/19/2024 and my dad's side of the family celebrated Christmas on 12/22/2024 on what would of been his 83rd birthday. I couldn't see anybody on Thanksgiving, because I was contagious and didn't want to give something to my family, so I didn't go. The last time I saw my dad was on Father's Day. Like you Tori, I am the only one that takes pictures of the get togethers I get to go to. My stepmother and father were married for 35 years. Will you pray for my stepmother, because she's not doing to well. I did post the Christmas get together, but no pictures of the funeral.

[@evabrechtel4321]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and all of your family.

[@Spitfire2019]

Prayers for you dear. I know how you feel.

[@raecatlin5062]

​@Spitfire2019 so sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers

[@AliciaRivero-e5m]

Que lindo verlos un gran año abrasos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@TabithaArmijo-tq4ck]

Sorry for your loss my son passed away last year i know how you are feeling 😢

[@victoriadavis4339]

I love your hair Tori You look so pretty

[@barbarabounds3695]

I would love to see Amy on your podcast

[@JaiJai988]

I lost my grandfather right before Christmas as well

[@raecatlin5062]

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.

[@christineb3827]

You don’t have to make a New Year’s resolution is there something that you want to start doing, it can be a resolution that you want to continue doing something that you have been doing

[@zabavnaya-xt8tb]

"You know, you know, you know" impossible to listen to Zach 😫😩😱 Tori needs to have a separate podcast

[@LM-kn3kl]

waste away is a description fits, its hard see that i just went thru it with my mom. See the struggle suffering is horrid. Believer or not. my mom was a believer and drawn out too and yes really messed with my head.

[@reneestesnetwork]

I don’t do resolutions. I create loose intentions for the year and set goals. The goals creates a list and I work on the list. My birthday is near the new year. So it doesn’t matter.

[@maritzaflores96]

I just LOVE u all

[@christinewenke9537]

Happy New Year 🎉 I absolutely love you guys, your families, oh my don't get me started on how much I love your kids. Praying for a healthy happy new year 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-uv4ml3ju3r]

Beautiful hair Tori

[@bnnyrabbit]

Tori, please talk about how you deal with the physical changes during/after pregnancy. I’ve never seen someone’s body or face change so much in just a few short years. How do you deal?

[@kayleybennett894]

Your right lol January is massively depressed the weather is shocking it's dark cold ,n new years resolutions are definitely silly absolutely pointless

[@jillycrosbie2790]

Did it snow? I am Aussie and we have a hot Xmas I love it but would love a Chrissy cold and snowing😊

[@MarthaAngell-dl7qu]

Zake needs male friends, as a mid 80 year old, friends are your salvation. I’ve lost many of my friends that have been friends for between 30 and 60 years! You have to make an effort to to build friendships!

[@geminifox475]

An ATV , can be dangerous. I used to live in Idaho, we had ATV’s and they can roll ,, please wait until they are older, for sure you will have more peace. ❤❤❤

[@LM-kn3kl]

thanks for your channel im read some if these comments 😮 ugh what are folks thinking all up in ur priv business geez! Put urself out there isnt easy so thank u!

[@elizapelaezarango9054]

Aunque con comprendo lo que dicen, me gusta ver sus podcast. 😅

[@ct6852]

Do the captions translate it very well for you?

[@elizapelaezarango9054]

@ct6852 me encantaría que haya subtitulos en español latino para entender lo que dicen por qué me gusta mucho verlos. y sus bebés son adorables. Mi hijo me tradujo lo que me has escrito 😅 gracias 🌹

[@bryansmith1186]

Zach please bring back the civil war hat to one episode! 😮

[@lisaharris3551]

Omg Tori me too.!! I’m a Candy Crush junky 😅!!

[@BonnieHaskell]

Sorry to hear about your grandma

[@chandabwsandidge0430]

34:19 Do lunch or wrap around an activity, sports event & it should end. Lol But it is challenging to make and keep friends in 30s.

[@patitoygatitas]

Me encantaria entender lo que dicen podrian agregar subtítulos en español por favor

[@ginger13lee]

Their marriage together is beautiful, and I wouldn't want Tori's feelings to be hurt by your comment because it's just a little sad.💔

[@erinbrantley3206]

Can't believe was new year 51 and June be 52 can't believe i am 52 my husband 60 in April what should I do want it to big

[@Spitfire2019]

Your lucky my Husband is 63 going on 64mph in a 25mph Zone!!! Lol

[@robinjaime]

Yay.

[@robinjaime]

Welcome back.

[@litbugv2438]

Please Zach do your own podcast, I would LOVE to hear what you have to say without getting interrupted and being told you can't say this or that. Your soccer stories and what ever you have to say would be AWESOME!!

[@FLMegan]

I think all couples are not perfect, I know they are not- but they balance each other really well and it might feel good to rant n fuss but Tori knows there are consequences that can effect the family dynamic if he does that and I appreciate her boundaries and helping him keep the focus home. ❤️

[@CherLou1]

It’s a bit annoying when some KZbin couples interrupt each other too much…but I really like how Zach and Tori go back and forth in conversation and totally balance each other out. I like how they each put themselves out there to show us who they are.

[@Summer55Nicole]

@@Spitfire2019how nasty are you? That’s horrible

[@Spitfire2019]

​@FLMegan yes I agree.

[@biddiemutter3481]

​@@Spitfire2019if you feel that way I would suggest that you move on.