Longing For Jesus Again
The nature of infant loss occurring in 1 out of 4 pregnancies, means that there are new women joining our community on a weekly basis. Over the next few weeks, we want to repost some of our earliest blog articles to encourage the dear mommas that have recently joined the ministry and community of Hope Mommies. Although these posts may have been written many years ago, the truths they contain remain the same. God is enough. He has always been enough. And as we place our hope in Him, we will find that He is our anchor in the midst of this storm of grief.
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Reflections
This is from a Hope Mom's personal blog, www.ourblessedhope.blogspot.com, about the Hope Mommies retreat that took place February 1-3, 2013.
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The Things We Say
A month or so ago I had an insightful conversation with a good friend about the things people say accidentally, and usually very innocently, that hurt our feelings. I remember after my daughter fell asleep that the phrases, "took my breath away", "you're killing me!" and other such (ridiculous) innocent collections of words pierced me every time. At times it was difficult to bite my tongue to keep from lashing out, "Of course it's not killing you!"
When discussing this with my friend, who has had deep wounds but of a different nature, it has made me wonder how often I ...
Spilling over
Another Hope Mom and I were recently discussing how our losses have affected our love for our other children. After her son went to Jesus, someone had comforted her with the words that her heart had expanded to love three children, and with one of them in Heaven, the other two would be experiencing a little extra love that many children don't receive. She reflected to me how accurate that word had become to her, and that her love for her son in Heaven had now overflowed onto her other kids. Her love for him was not stifled, stopped, or locked away in a memory box. It is a ...
Give Hope
As the holiday season quickly approaches, we at Hope Mommies recognize this time is very difficult for Hope Mom’s and families. As we anticipate the holidays, we remember that we celebrate the Hope of Christ above all throughout this season. It is that hope that daily strengthens and daily allows for peace. This year we want to make this season about spreading the Hope of Christ to others. It is too easy to allow ourselves to wallow in our grief and want to be served. But what if we bless others by GIVING and proclaim the Hope of Christ this season louder than our ...
Birthdays
At the beginning of each month, I update our Hope Babies Calendar for the website so it will accurately reflect how old our children are if you click on their name.
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The Gift
The woman is kneeling, offering up her tears and sorrow to God.
Her tears flow to the ground, watering the tree of life which yields a single blossom above her, representing growth, beauty, and hope. The sunrise represents God, full of Light, shining on her and shattering the dark of night, bringing forth a new day full of hope.
Phung Ngo Martin, Artist
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Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times, O peoples; pour out your heart to Him;
God is a refuge for us.
Psalm 62:8
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A Forgotten Attitude
Meekness has been on my mind.
www.dictionary.com defines meekness as "patient, long-suffering, or submissive in disposition or nature; humble" (I'm a fan of the dictionary.) (more…)
