Choose Hope 2022: T-Shirt + Candle Fundraiser
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
This month is for all of us who call ourselves Hope Moms. Whether we are barely hanging on or we have found hope amidst the heartache, this month is for us. From before the beginning of time, God set our little ones apart to be our children; and though out of our sight for now, our babies are still ours and always will be.
I know it hurts, and I won’t pretend to know why our babies died, but I will pray that even in our darkest moments, as we cry over what was lost, that we will also offer whispers of gratitude and watch them rise up into praise. May we choose to say, “They are Yours, Father. Thank you for allowing them to be ours as well. Until the day our faith becomes sight, we will wait in tender hope for You.”
To honor this special month, and our motherhood to our Hope Babies, we have put together a few items, available for purchase, that we hope will be a comfort to you as you grieve.
A Personalized Memorial Candle
This is a 10oz soy wax blend candle created in partnership with Comfort Candle Co. in Fredericksburg, Texas. It is the same scent as the candles placed in our Hope Boxes—Comfort—which is a clean, light aroma that soothes. We will personally hand
letter up to two names on each candle purchased. (For more than two Hope Babies to be remembered on one candle, we must then use “Last Name Babies”) Quantities are limited. Shipping will begin 09/15. We pray you’ll just love seeing your little one’s name on these candles!
Awareness T-Shirts
We will always remember our Hope Babies as long as the Lord gives us the ability, and so, we have created a special t-shirt collection for family and friends to honor these unique relationships—Hope Mom, Hope Dad, Hope Sister, Hope Brother, Hope Grandma, Hope Grandpa, Hope Aunt, Hope Uncle, Hope Cousin, and one that says HOPE for any friend who wants to support and remember! These premium, unisex tees can be purchased in your choice of 5 custom colors. We hope you love them as much as we do!
Hope Mom, I pray that you will give yourself permission to spend Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month however feels most meaningful to you. You might want to light a candle on October 15th, release a balloon, read your Bible at the cemetery, take a walk, have a picnic, spend the day journaling, brighten your home with fresh flowers, cook a special meal, gather with loved ones, or slip away to a quiet place by yourself. No matter what you do, this can feel like an important time to honor your baby and a time to share your motherhood with a watching world. But be gentle with your heart and remember that no matter how you choose to spend this month and day, your grief can only truly be lifted by our good and holy God, and He is always with you.
Save the date and join us on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day for a Wave of Light.
To participate, light a candle on Saturday, October 15th at 7pm in your time zone, snap a pic, and use #hopemommiesoct15 on your socials.
**All proceeds from these fundraisers will support our Hope Box Ministry. Hope Boxes support our mission by giving a tangible gift that expresses love, provides biblical truth, and invites bereaved women into a community of fellow Hope Moms. Hope Boxes are mailed directly to grieving families or gifted to hospitals to give out right when a loss occurs. Our Hope Boxes contain gifts that encourage methods to grieve well, while pointing to the hope of Christ that will sustain for years to come.
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