Selah: 2021 Virtual Retreat Experience
Registration for our retreat has been open for a few weeks now, and I am humbled to see so many of you already signing up to join us for this two-day event. This year many of our chapters have partnered with us to offer in person locations too—this means that you have the option to 1) join us from the comfort of your own home (online and virtually) or 2) to attend in person at one of our 10 different locations.
(To see if there is a chapter hosting an event near you click here.)
While I wish we could all be together at Camp Tejas like we usually ...
Finding Your Home on Mother’s Day
Empty arms have a way of making a woman feel homeless and out of place. Mother’s Day can make you feel like you don’t belong at church or even in your circle of friends. You may be surrounded by pregnant women, newborn babies, or families with quivers full of children, and your arms ache to be a part of the club. But you’re not.
Is there a place for you in God’s house? He hasn’t yet made you the joyous mother of children, does He still have a home for you (Psalm 113:9)? Maybe you recently lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or in infancy. You might ...
Holly’s Story
"I remember looking out my hospital window and gazing at all the cars going by and the people walking in the parking lot and thinking that the world should not be moving right now—because my world just came to a screeching halt. How could our happily ever after turn into our worst nightmare in the blink of an eye?
My water broke on Saturday, July 24, 2010. I was shocked and a little overwhelmed because Landry was going to be two weeks early, but I was overly excited about finally seeing that precious face I had been dreaming about. I think the best part was that ...
Yet I Will Praise You: The Fiery Furnace
History bears witness to the many men and women who have gone before us in choosing to praise God in spite of the great suffering they endured. We can learn much from their testimonies of faithfulness and perseverance in the midst of grief and pain. In this series, we share about the trials others have endured, and of their commitment to praise God from the valley.
No one is guaranteed an easy and comfortable life. No one is free from hardship and pain. Because we are living in a world groaning under the weight of sin, we are surrounded by ...
Bonnie’s Virtual Retreat Experience
I was the fortunate recipient of a drawing that gave me a free registration for the 2020 Hope Mommies Fall Virtual Retreat. My child loss occurred over 25 years ago during a time when there was very little support available. I also have experienced grandchild loss.
The communication and preparation for retreat was outstanding. There were suggestions on what to bring and how to get the most out of a virtual retreat. For example, bringing with you some memories from your child, a candle or flowers to decorate your room. There was an app you could download and ...
In the Word: His Word Is Sweet in Adversity
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. It is our desire that this series will aid you in getting in the Bible for yourself and discovering the joy that comes from hearing from God through the pages of His Word.
“Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.”Psalm 119:98
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We are given reason in Scripture to understand it as sweet. First, Scripture makes us wise in adversity. The Word of God makes us wiser than what is hostile to our souls after loss.
Here are some examples:
Do you have days of ...
Yet I Will Praise You: The Life of David
History bears witness to the many men and women who have gone before us in choosing to praise God in spite of the great suffering they endured. We can learn much from their testimonies of faithfulness and perseverance in the midst of grief and pain. In this series, we share about the trials others have endured, and of their commitment to praise God from the valley.
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.”-James 1:2
We’ve all seen this verse countless times. Many of us have probably even had it quoted to us ...
When Sorrow Feels All-Consuming…
God’s Word speaks thoroughly and abundantly into every season of the heart. As we study His Word, we learn that within its pages are found the ultimate source of comfort and peace for the sufferer. In this series, we will seek to carefully and compassionately apply these ancient, scriptural truths to feelings and experiences that are common in grief.
Have you ever been upset with someone, and the longer you hold it in the more hurt, mad, or offended you become? I have. Then, when I have the conversation to voice my feelings, I feel better afterwards and ...
Constance’s Story
I've been serving as the Creative Director for Hope Mommies since it was established in 2011. It has been a blessing and honor to me as I have met some of the most amazing women with the most beautiful hearts. I have seen the Lord time and time again using trials, grief, and pain to sharpen and refine souls that radiate Him profoundly.
Over the years I have been asked why I'm involved in serving Hope Mommies; I hadn't had a loss of my own, but that isn't required to love and serve. It was the Holy Spirit prompting my heart to love my friend, Erin, ...
Ask the Blog Team: How and When Did You Talk to Your Living Child(ren) About Their Hope Sibling?
Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here.
My rainbow baby is eight weeks old, and we’ve already told him all about his big sister Ginny in heaven and how much she loves him. I plan on continuing to tell him that throug...
