Local Chapter Spotlight: West Texas
What's happening in West Texas:
The West Texas chapter was formed in May 2016 to help support the mission of Hope Mommies by sharing the hope of Jesus Christ and creating a network of local support to help with the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of a grieving family. We provide this support in the larger communities of Midland/Odessa, Lubbock, San Angelo, and Abilene, as well as the smaller communities within 50-100 miles of these major cities. Sadly, our chapter has grown so much in the three years it has existed! What began with a small group of five volunte...
Andi’s Story
My husband and I always wanted to have kids, and started family planning while we were working in Apartment Life Ministry as a CARES Team. Our job at the apartment was to live on property, help build community, and share the love of Christ in tangible ways. Along that journey, we got pregnant in February 2017. We didn’t think it would happen easily as the doctor had already told me the year prior that I would have trouble because of some thyroid and hormone issues. It all happened fast, and we got very excited about the pregnancy. But later that week my body started to ...
By His Strength: 2019 Retreats
Grief is the intended consequence of losing someone that you love. Grief is natural—even though it feels anything but—and we can know this to be true because of the lament we see in the Psalms.
"My tears have been my food day and night,
while they say to me all the day long,
'Where is your God?'"
Psalm 42:3
"Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
Relieve the troubles of my heart
and free me from my anguish."
Psalm 25: 16-17
I am currently eight years out from the stillbirth of my daughter, and though I have in no way fully processed ...
Local Chapter Spotlight: Albuquerque
What's happening in Albuquerque:
Being a part of the Hope Mommies Albuquerque Chapter has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. The road after the loss of a child is full of dark and winding places. I know now that there were times when my wonderful family and friends were unsure of how to walk alongside me after the loss of my firstborn son Jett in 2012. I was living away from home at the time, which made it even more difficult on some of Jett’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Thankfully, this ministry was there to not only change the ...
In the Word: The Lord my Healer
Welcome to Hope Mommies’ In the Word devotionals. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at different names of God found in Scripture, and how these different aspects of who He is offer us hope in the midst of our grief. As we study together, we encourage 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 study these names of God along with us!
Jehovah-rophi,: “The Lord My Healer”
"Then ...
Links for Hope Moms: Fall 2018 Edition
We want to share with you links to posts, videos, and resources from around the web to uplift, help, and encourage you in your walk with the Lord as you grieve.
{Trusting God in Grief} // "In the darkness and chaos of grief, we can somehow think that our tears reflect a lack of faith or that our questions about what God is doing constitute rebellion. But is this true? Is it possible to hurt deeply, question God boldly, and not only remain firm in faith but even grow in faith and confidence in God? A panel of those who have dealt with grief and loss will share their ...
To Choose Hope is to Choose Christ
Last year on October 15—Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day—we bought a tank of helium and a package of balloons, and spent the afternoon writing notes and drawing pictures in honor of our babies in heaven. We’ve never thrown a big party or included lots of friends and family on these days of remembrance. Instead, they have been quiet and reflective days. There have been times when I wondered if I was doing enough to honor our babies in glory, but through the years I have come to treasure these quiet moments—where there is no one to impress and our hearts are ...
Kaley’s Story
I have felt the pull on my heart to share my story. I have tried to avoid it, but over and over the Lord is pushing me to share what He is teaching me.
Last March, after more than a year of trying to start a family, we found out I was pregnant. While I was excited, something seemed to keep me from being overly excited. Then, a few weeks after finding out I was pregnant, I had a miscarriage.
I was angry and heartbroken. I felt embarrassed and confused. Mostly, I was in pain. I took multiple showers, because laying on the floor of my shower until the hot water ran out ...
A Song for My Soul: It is Well
Music has the ability to speak into the deepest recesses of our hearts. God often uses songs to speak hope and encouragement to our souls. In this series, Hope Moms share songs that have pointed them to the hope of Christ in the midst of their grief. Is there a song that has comforted you in your grief? We'd love to have you share your story here.
As I sit down to write this, the view out my window is dense woods and green leaves as far as the eye can see, shiny from the steady rain, with bits of pale sky peeking through the uppermost branches. I am comfortably ...
Local Chapter Spotlight: Brenham and College Station
What's happening in Brenham and College Station:
In November 2016, we were approved to start a local Chapter of Hope Mommies in the Brenham & College Station area. Since then, we have been able to stock all three hospitals in the College Station area, Baylor Scott & White in Brenham, and local doctors offices in Brenham.
This year, the Lord has continued opening doors, and we have partnered with more doctors’ offices in the College Station area and several large Houston area hospitals to provide hope to families in Labor & Delivery and also the NICU ...
