1104 results for author: Ashlee Schmidt

In the Word: El Roi

Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at different names of God found in Scripture, and how these different aspects of who He is offer us hope in the midst of our grief.  As we study together, we encourage you to use the comments as a place to dialogue with us about what you are learning and share your answers to the questions below. We pray that you hearts will be encouraged as you study these names of God along with us!  El Roi: “The God Who Sees” “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the ...

Hope Group Testimony {Stephanie’s Experience}

Everything happens in God’s time. Everything happens for a reason. These are two phrases I could not stand to hear shortly after I lost Isaiah on June 6 2015. I found out about Hope Mommies when a friend of mine and I went searching for support groups or walks we could do in honor of our babies. I attended the 1st Annual Hope Mommies 5k in Dallas in October 2015 with my friend and three other women I saw who were attending the walk alone. I learned about Hope Groups that day as well when I joined the Hope Mommies Facebook page.  I have gone through the “Anchored” and “I Am” studies so far and will be registering for the “Identity...

Vaneetha’s Story

  Burying my precious baby was devastating. I had no idea how to cope with his sudden unexpected death. True, Paul had been born with a heart problem, but he had survived the critical surgery at birth and was thriving. He’d come home from the hospital at three weeks old, and after a slow start, began gaining weight. With his winsome smile, easy disposition, and mop of curly dark hair, he delighted us all. He was healthy and beautiful. Even the physician filling in for Paul’s regular cardiologist was so impressed with his progress that he impulsively eliminated most of his heart medications. Paul didn’t need them anymore. He was fine. ...

A Song for My Soul: I Am Right Here

Music has the ability to speak into the deepest recesses of our hearts. God often uses songs to speak hope and encouragement to our souls. In this series, Hope Moms share songs that have pointed them to the hope of Christ in the midst of their grief. Is there a song that has comforted you in your grief? We'd love to have you share your story here. For just a little while, this journey may seem more than you can stand. But like a little child just come to me surrendering and I’ll take your hand! And like a loving Father to His child, together we’ll stand! Those words penetrated my heart and took my breath away for a moment the first time ...

In the Word: The Lord is There

Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at different names of God found in Scripture, and how these different aspects of who He is offer us hope in the midst of our grief.  As we study together, we encourage you to use the comments as a place to dialogue with us about what you are learning and share your answers to the questions below. We pray that you hearts will be encouraged as you study these names of God along with us!  Jehovah—Shammah: “The Lord is There” “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will ...

Hope Group Testimony {Andi’s Experience}

Our fourth miscarriage happened while I was in my first Hope Group with Hope Mommies—a group my husband signed me up for. This group of ladies loved on me and prayed over me. Many tears were shared, and I had found a community that understood me. They understood my hurt and frustration. They understood what this process has both given to me and robbed from me. Loss can put you in a very lonely and isolating place. My Hope Group helped fill my heart with love and healing. It was a place that I could be heard. Even at times when it was challenging to put my thoughts and feelings into words, they got it! I recommend joining a group, it is a ...

Whitney’s Story

"May this be your experience; may you feel that the Hand which inflicts the wound supplies the balm, and that He who has emptied your heart has filled the void with Himself."                    - Hudson Taylor, missionary to China  If I'd written my own life story a hundred different times in a hundred different ways, I never would have included this chapter: Our Second Miscarriage. Back in January, Shawn and I were elated to read an instantly positive pregnancy test. Pregnancy symptoms set in quickly and we couldn't wait to hold our third sweet baby in September. Fast forward a few weeks. ...

In the Word: Jehovah Shalom

Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at different names of God found in Scripture, and how these different aspects of who He is offer us hope in the midst of our grief.  As we study together, we encourage you to use the comments as a place to dialogue with us about what you are learning and share your answers to the questions below. We pray that you hearts will be encouraged as you study these names of God along with us!  Jehovah Shalom: “The Lord is My Peace” “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ...

Hope Group Testimony {Shannon’s Experience}

In March 2016, I joined “the club” that nobody wants to be a part of. I lost my son, Eli Joshua, shortly after he was born due to a genetic condition. I was broken. But this “club” is full of the bravest, fiercest love that you can imagine. The Hope Mommies community helped anchor me to Hope during the darkest times—providing a place to grieve in an honest and faith-filled way. In January 2017, I got an “elite” club membership, after saying goodbye to my second son, Joey Daniel, shortly after his birth...due to the same genetic condition. To say I was shattered would be an understatement. I was so angry, disappointed, and ...

Chelsea’s Story

In 27 years, I had never been to the emergency room. I had no idea that in the span of three days, I would visit the emergency room on three occasions. In 27 years, I had never lost anyone I loved to death. I had no idea that, in those same three days, the first time I would look death in the face, would be when I lost my baby. How do you share with people that you miscarried? Do you wait for it to come out in awkward conversation? Do you blurt it out to everyone you know? There is no easy way to share the death of a child. We shared our story with family and friends just four days after we announced to everyone we would be ...