12 Days of Christmas {Retreat Testimony}

Hope Mommies is excited to offer you 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways this holiday season!
Our final giveaway, which will run on December 12, will be a full scholarship to the Hope Mommies 2016 Weekend 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.  The retreat is February 5-7  2016 in Giddings, Texas.  Registration for the retreat is $315. Check out this link for answers to any questions you may have concerning this retreat.

Below is a testimony from someone who attended the Hope Mommies 2015 Weekend Retreat:

Laurel Hope“I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the retreat. I was really nervous about coming, my husband actually signed me up.

Once I got there, everything was so lovely and everyone was so nice. Seeing Kamryn’s name everywhere, and hearing people say aloud- it felt like I could breathe again. Like I didn’t have to hold her inside for only me. I honestly didn’t realize how much my heart was burning to share her, until this weekend. Kamryn was acknowledged, remembered, and loved so much, by people I had never met. Now- so many of them I consider to be really good friends. What a difference this weekend made. It felt amazing to be Kamryn’s mama, too.
  I am grateful for this weekend. I felt brave, where before, all I felt was fear and uncertainty. And for the first time since losing Kamryn, 7 months ago, I truly felt Jesus. Thank you for being his hands and feet and loving on me all weekend.  What a gift you have given to me.” 

-Kara K, Hope Mom to Kamryn Belle


Have you attended a Hope Mommies Weekend Retreat in the past?  We’d love to hear about your experience! If you are interested in contributing to our blog in this way please submit your retreat story to editor@hopemommies.org 

Today, we are excited to partner with Amy H. for Day 7 of our Christmas Giveaways. Amy has graciously donated one of her hand painted Hope Laurel Wreath Wood Signs (pictured above in this post) to our readers.  One winner will be chosen at midnight tonight to receive this beautiful product!
My name is Amy and I started Sweet Savannah when I became a stay at home mom after my daughter Savannah was born in November 2014. I wanted to use the extra time that I had at home to start working on all of those projects I thought about doing for years!! I have always had a creative side and took an interest specifically in Home Decor. Thanks to Pinterest, my list of DIY projects was pretty long but I just started working on different things here and there and after getting some good feedback from friends and family, I decided to take my love of arts and crafts to the next level and start selling! I am happy to be able to do what I love now and bless others in the process.

My name is Amy and I started my shop when I became a stay at home mom after my daughter Savannah was born in November 2014. I wanted to use the extra time that I had at home to start working on all of those projects I thought about doing for years!! I have always had a creative side and took an interest specifically in Home Decor. Thanks to Pinterest, my list of DIY projects was pretty long but I just started working on different things here and there and after getting some good feedback from friends and family, I decided to take my love of arts and crafts to the next level and start selling! I am happy to be able to do what I love now and bless others in the process.

8 Replies to "12 Days of Christmas {Retreat Testimony}"

  • Lauren
    December 7, 2015 (3:08 pm)
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    Romans 8:25 brings me great comfort

  • Amanda
    December 7, 2015 (4:32 pm)
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    The Christmas story reminds me that – just like Jesus’ birth after all those years of waiting – God always brings a “Christmas” after a long season of winter, in whatever form that may be in our lives after loss. My faith struggles in times of deep pain but it’s comforting to remember this truth. Our God is all about bringing beauty from ashes, turning sorrow into joy.

  • Stephanie castillo
    December 7, 2015 (5:21 pm)
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    Beautiful art

  • Lisa
    December 7, 2015 (5:27 pm)
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    đź’ś Such a touching story. Thanks for sharing!

  • Samantha
    December 7, 2015 (6:30 pm)
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    Thanks for sharing your story, Kara! You are a great mama to Kamryn Belle.

  • Shay
    December 8, 2015 (2:14 am)
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    Thank for your give always I love this!

  • Elyse
    December 8, 2015 (2:50 am)
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    Isaiah 43:1-3. He has called me by name, & I am His.

  • Ashlee Schmidt
    December 8, 2015 (6:02 am)
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    Congratulations Lauren! You have won our Day 7 Giveaway! Please check your e-mail tomorrow for further instructions on how to receive these items!

    And thank you for everyone who participated!

    Continue to follow the blog over the next 5 days for a chance to win one of our other giveaways in this 12 Days of Christmas series!

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