12 Days of Christmas {Retreat Testimony}
As we approach the 2016 Hope Mommies Retreat, we want to share a testimony with you of another Hope Mom’s experience of the 2015 retreat. We truly believe that this weekend can be an incredible catalyst for healing and renewed hope as you navigate the heartbreaking sorrow of losing a child. I pray that these words from Hope Mom, Samantha Morgan, will provide encouragement and insight as you consider attending the upcoming retreat.
The retreat is February 5-7 in Giddings, Texas. The registration fee is $315, but today we are giving away a retreat scholarship as the last giveaway in our 12 Days of Christmas series. Check out this link for more information about our retreat!
“I signed up for the Hope Mommies retreat one week before I found out I was pregnant for the third time (our other two babies had gone to be with Jesus during the first trimester of my pregnancies). About a week and a half before the retreat, we found out that, once again, the pregnancy was not going to result in a healthy baby. As devastated as I was, I knew that I needed to go to the retreat now more than ever. Because all of our losses happened before we had announced our pregnancies, not many people knew, aside from family and a few close friends. I wasn’t used to sharing my story and I was nervous about how the weekend would go.
It turns out the retreat was exactly what I needed. Talking with other moms who were walking different but similar paths, and hearing them express so many of the things I had thought, was so powerful.
I came to the retreat feeling so broken and close to the point of hopelessness. I needed to hear that God had a purpose for my babies, and for me – and whatever that may be, I know that it is not to walk through the rest of this life under a constant cloud of sorrow and despair. It’s hard to say which aspect of the retreat was the most meaningful to me, but I especially enjoyed getting to make Hope Boxes for other grieving moms, the conversations I got to have with the amazing women I met, and all the thoughtful little details and ways that our babies were honored and remembered.
When I got back home on Sunday, I actually felt lighter, as if a physical weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I know there will still be hard days ahead, but I feel like I have found hope again.”
-Samantha Morgan, Hope Mom to three precious babies
Hope Mommies is so excited to offer a retreat scholarship to the winner of today’s giveaway! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity! One winner will be chosen at midnight tonight to receive this scholarship!
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22 Replies to "12 Days of Christmas {Retreat Testimony}"
Nina
December 12, 2015 (2:07 pm)
I think I would look forward to spending time with other moms who have had to say goodbye to their little ones. To share with them, cry wth them, be overjoyed with them and to allow God to use each of them to continue healing each of our hearts.
Kara
December 12, 2015 (2:09 pm)
The retreat changed my life two years ago and reminded me I am everlees mom no matter where she is. I would love the chance to go again! I’m sure it would be equally life changing.
Brittany
December 12, 2015 (2:13 pm)
Love this! What a blessing for so many Mommas!
Lauren
December 12, 2015 (2:14 pm)
I would love to see my two babies’ names if I were to get to go to the retreat. It just seems special to see their names in writing and to know other people acknowledge their importance and existence.
Letha Thomas
December 12, 2015 (2:16 pm)
I would just look forward to the opportunity to meet and connect with other moms. Hear their stories laugh and cry with each other but also fund our way to healing.
Kendal b
December 12, 2015 (2:41 pm)
The past few months it has been so helpful to connect with others experiencing similar things. I feel like committing to the retreat is intimidating and will take a lot of prayer to take that step but could help in the healing.
sara
December 12, 2015 (2:41 pm)
My hope mommies retreat felt like it was full of obstacles to get there. But once I finally arrived and I saw all the beautiful decorations that were made just in honor of my precious daughter. My heart was so encouraged and full.
Stephanie castillo
December 12, 2015 (2:50 pm)
This is something I’ve been wanting to do since i found out about it! It seemed to have helped those that have been in previous years. I would love to spend a weekend getting to know more hope moms and find peace w all of this.
Janelle
December 12, 2015 (3:06 pm)
I would love the chance to connect with other moms who are struggling with similar things.
Jennifer johnson
December 12, 2015 (3:26 pm)
Such a sweet blessing for the final give away!
Kristen Piehl
December 12, 2015 (4:00 pm)
I would love to get to spend this time with other Hope mom’s that while hurting are still hoping in Christ. I would love to see my sweet little love’s name on things, as I still don’t even own anything with Reagan’s name on it.
Bethany
December 12, 2015 (5:20 pm)
It was wonderful to see my babies name everywhere at the Hope Mommies retreat!
Jenita
December 12, 2015 (5:31 pm)
The theme of the weekend is so close to my heart…blessings to all who are attending!
Katherine
December 12, 2015 (6:25 pm)
The retreat is very healing, and I look forward to going again.
Alicia
December 12, 2015 (10:20 pm)
It would be wonderful to meet some very wonderful women that I have been able to meet through Hope Mommies and to be able to talk with them in person. Hope Mommies has been a wonderful way for me to connect with other women since Spencer has died and this would be amazing to attend.
Jenny
December 13, 2015 (2:12 am)
I look forward to having a weekend to focus on my baby girl and to worship. It was such a blessing last year
Jerrie
December 13, 2015 (2:37 am)
I would love more than anything to be able to go to this retreat. I’ve had a rough time, as all of us, since losing my girl.
Becca
December 13, 2015 (3:03 am)
Seeing my hope mom friends again, having a safe place to honor our daughter and remember her, to grow in God’s truth.
Jen Baedke
December 13, 2015 (4:05 am)
Would love to win a free trip to the retreat!!! I have been wanting to go since I lost Jayden!
Stacy
December 13, 2015 (5:50 am)
I think this retreat would help me connect with other moms who have gone through similar experiences. I think it would help me deal with my grief and help me grow spiritually as well.
Leah
December 13, 2015 (5:52 am)
I am looking forward to connecting with so many amazing hope mommies!!!
Ashlee Schmidt
December 13, 2015 (6:04 am)
Congratulations Nina! You have won our Day 12 Giveaway! Please check your e-mail tomorrow for further instructions on how to receive this scholarship! We are so excited to offer this opportunity to you!
And thank you for everyone who participated! It’s not too late to sign up to attend the retreat! You can register here –> https://hopemommies.org/2016-retreat/2016-retreat-registration