The Gift of Paige
As we consider the profound impact that our Hope Babies have had on our lives, we can be filled with gratitude toward them, and toward the Lord. In this series, we reflect on some of the ways that we can say "thank you" to our precious babe(s) for the gifts that they have been and continue to be to us. We welcome you to contribute to this series by writing your own reflection on the impact your baby(ies) has had on your life and submitting it HERE.
My Sweet Paige Abigail,
I can’t believe you’ve already been snug in our Savior’s arms for a whole ...
Brittany’s Story
I still remember the morning I found out I was expecting. It was something Kory and I had been trying for, even though it really didn’t take us long. Kory was at work two hours away with limited phone service, and had told me they would probably be working real late. As soon as I took that pregnancy test and saw it was positive, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I knew there was no way I could tell Kory the news in just a text message, so I started browsing on Pinterest some fun ways to tell the new dad. Once I had decided on something, I went to Walmart, and ...
Encouragement for October 15
To my fellow Hope Mommy on October 15th—
I see your pain and loss, and I want you to know you’re not alone. I remember my first Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day being only a week after my baby was born into heaven. It felt painfully ironic, yet I was grateful for another way to share about her—to be seen and understood in my grief. I am so sorry this is now your bittersweet day too. I find it bitter because it is still a reminder of what is missing in this life: an empty space in our family unit, and a missed chance to mother a child here ...
A Very Special Baptism
I’ve been a follower of Jesus for most of my life. My parents raised my two sisters and me in the church and in a strong Christian household. When it came to baptism, our parents wanted us to make that decision for ourselves. They never pressured us into getting baptized. As a child, I thought baptism was for new Christians only, and since I wasn’t a new Christian, it seemed weird for me to be baptized. I was also really shy. If my sisters weren’t going in front of everyone at church, neither was I!
As I grew older, I understood that baptism wasn’t just for new ...
In the Word: Wonderfully Made
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be studying Psalm 139 together. This Psalm is used often (and rightly so) to demonstrate the value of human life, and God's care for us from even before we were conceived. What can we learn about God's tender care for us and for our babies from these verses? How does a greater knowledge of these truths offer hope and comfort to us in the midst of grief?
Wonderfully Made
“For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I ...
Get to Know Her: 2019 Retreat Speaker
How many times have you heard someone say, “Oh, that just breaks my heart,” when looking at a picture of a mistreated puppy? I know I have. And I thought my heart was broken when the boy I had a crush on didn’t ask me to the school dance.
December 24, 1995 was the day my husband, two young daughters, and I were anticipating welcoming our newest family member—a baby boy! We had presents under the tree and were waiting. On December 15, Zachary Robert was stillborn due to a “one in 10 million” amniotic band cord accident. Our lives—and the lives of my ...
Choose Hope for 2019
October 15I would imagine most of us didn’t know this date as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day until after we experienced our own loss of a child. Maybe this will be your first year acknowledging this day, and you are wondering what to do, how to honor and remember your baby. As we approach this day, there are three things I want you to know.
You don’t have to celebrate.
You don’t have to do anything. October 15 can just be October 15. There’s no grieving mother’s rule that says this day must be recognized. Not a day goes by where we ...
Ravyn’s Story
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mother. So, when I found out I was pregnant for the first time in November 2017, I was so happy. My husband was at work when I found out, and I couldn’t even wait until he got home to tell him. We announced I was pregnant to our church and to our families. Everyone was so excited and praised God for this sweet baby. Then, on the morning of December 4, 2017, I woke up bleeding. After spending all day in the emergency room, my husband took me home that night, and I miscarried our first child early the next morning. We ...
The Breastplate of Righteousness
Grief is often accompanied by a myriad of temptations: anger, bitterness, fear, and despair, just to name a few. But God has provided us with everything we need to overcome these temptations, and to move forward in our sorrow with His strength. In this series, we will be studying the various pieces of our spiritual armor, and how each of these pieces uniquely equip us to cling to the hope we have been given in Christ.
A few weeks ago, my husband and I sat down on the couch together to rest after a long day. Just moments after our backs hit the cushions, we ...
In the Word: Never Alone (Part 2)
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be studying Psalm 139 together. This Psalm is used often (and rightly so) to demonstrate the value of human life, and God's care for us from even before we were conceived. What can we learn about God's tender care for us and for our babies from these verses? How does a greater knowledge of these truths offer hope and comfort to us in the midst of grief?
NEVER ALONE (Part 2)
"Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I ...
