A New Kingdom
Welcome to Hope Mommies In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be narrowing in on specific truths of the gospel to learn how they direct and inform us in our grief. As we study these truths together, we’d love 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 dig into God's Word each week with us!
By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God,
so that what is seen was not made out of ...
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 ...
Discussions in Grief: Misunderstood
Grieving involves new emotions and considerations often too many to numbers. When you find yourself in overwhelming grief, you likely feel buried and lost. In this series, we slowly and compassionately look at one aspect of grief at a time from a biblical perspective for the newly grieving mother. Click {here} to read past posts in this series.
“I got back in my car and cried.”
It was a text I received from a friend who had recently lost her baby far too soon. I knew exactly what she meant.
She had just been at a baby shower for another friend, and had ...
Cidelia’s Story
I conceived for the first time in November 2021. When I found out I was pregnant I was initially scared because I had a dead end job and was barely making any money at all. But that fear soon gave way to excitement as I thought about being a mommy for the first time. I absolutely love babies, and have always wanted children of my own. Growing up, I helped raise my sister, so I knew that raising a baby wouldn’t be easy, but I also knew I was ready.
I felt really at peace as I looked forward to being a first time mom. My husband and I were so excited. We began getting ...
Serve One Another: Her Story
I arrived at the doctor’s office and was almost immediately called back for my ultrasound. But as the first glimpse of this precious little one appeared on the monitor, I knew in my heart that something was not right. He was not as big as I had expected for being 14 weeks. And he was completely still. Schmidt babies are never still.
After a few moments of searching, our ultrasound tech confirmed what I already knew to be true. His heart was not beating, and mine was aching.
I was moved into another room to wait to meet with other nurses and doctors who would tell me ...
Serve One Another: His Story
Serving One Another
I am going to start off by saying that I did lots of things wrong… just ask my wife. It is only by God’s grace that Ashlee and I have been able to serve one another in the midst of loss because we are two sinful people. But God still worked through me as I tried to serve my wife despite all my faults and failures. If this whole “serving one another in grief” thing seems overwhelming, well that’s because it is. But here is the thing: we have God multiplying our work. As you move ahead one step at a time in obedience watch what God will do. ...
Evidence of God’s Love
Welcome to Hope Mommies In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be narrowing in on specific truths of the gospel to learn how they direct and inform us in our grief. As we study these truths together, we’d love 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 dig into God's Word each week with us!
“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works done ...
My Rock of Refuge
When I found out that my son’s heart was no longer beating, I instantly felt like everyone who saw me could tell that I was carrying his lifeless body inside of me—like they knew that I was the mother whose body had failed her baby.
As I walked around the nurses station, passed the reception desk, and through the waiting room on my way out of that terrible appointment, it seemed as though everyone I passed was staring right through me. I felt dirty, exposed, and marked by this devastating loss.
All I wanted to do was hide.
I wanted to go where nobody could see ...
Discussions in Grief: Withdrawn
Grieving involves new emotions and considerations often too many to numbers. When you find yourself in overwhelming grief, you likely feel buried and lost. In this series, we slowly and compassionately look at one aspect of grief at a time from a biblical perspective for the newly grieving mother. Click {here} to read past posts in this series.
I don’t mind going to the dentist, but some of my friends and family avoid it. I avoid traffic, but I have friends who are completely unaffected by the stress of bumper-to-bumper cars and enjoy the time alone and the ...
Jessica’s Story
My husband kept asking when we could try for another baby. I kept delaying. It seemed so overwhelming with a busy toddler at home. But the time came when I felt ready to try. Conceiving happened just as quickly as it did with our firstborn. It gave me hope and encouragement that it seemed effortless for our bodies. It seemed like a sign that our bodies were healthy. I didn’t fear anything would go wrong because the first pregnancy was smooth sailing.
But unlike my previous pregnancy, things seemed more difficult. My allergies flared up, my lungs struggled to breathe, ...
