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Here are a few suggestions for how to spend October 15.

We pray they are hopeful and healing.

PRAY

Using Scripture as your guide can be very helpful when finding the words to pray feels hard. God is always listening, He sees our tears, He is our great comfort. 

  • Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah (Psalm 62:8)
  • Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge (Psalm 62:5-7)
  • Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10)
  • I remember my afflictions… yet I call this to mind and I have hope: because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning (Lamentations 3:21-23)
WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR HOPE BABY

Writing can help us process and lament. Here are a few prompts to help you get started:

  • How old would they be now?
  • What do you miss the most?
  • What has gotten easier?
  • What do you know about God that you didn’t before?
  • What do you wish you could tell them?
SHARE YOUR STORY

Finding ways to get your story out can really help.
You can write it, record a voice memo in your phone, have a conversation with a loved one, craft a poem, or create music or art.

PICK A BIBLE VERSE TO COMMIT TO MEMORY

Comfort is rooted in the character and work of Christ.
When we remember what is true, we can see more clearly through the clouds of grief. Highlight it in your bible, write it on a sticky note or your bathroom mirror, and text it to a friend that needs encouragement, too!

BUY YOURSELF SOME FLOWERS

Whether they are grocery store flowers or farmer’s market flowers, you are worthy of bringing beauty into your home.

BAKE YOUR FAVORITE FALL MEAL

Spending time in the kitchen preparing a meal to nourish your body can also nourish your soul.

LISTEN TO MUSIC

Hope Mommies has a Spotify and Apple Music Playlist titled, Comfort for October 15. You can find links to both below.

MOVE YOUR BODY

Movement can help calm down your nervous system, which can be especially reactive in the wake of loss.
Take a walk outside and deeply breathe in the fresh air, look around and marvel at all our Creator has made.

We even have a podcast about it! Listen Here

LIGHT A CANDLE

Participate in the Wave of Light at 7pm in your time zone on October 15.
Learn more about what we are doing for the Wave of Light. Hope Mommies Wave of Light

DONATE TO HOPE MOMMIES IN MEMORY OF YOUR BABY

1 in 4 pregnancies will end in loss, while we can’t stop this from happening, we can be there when tragedy strikes and help bereaved mothers grieve unto the Lord. We run off donor dollars and can only continue this work through the generosity of God’s people.

Coloring Page for siblings (or anyone)
To print download the PDF by clicking the image.

Spotify Playlist

Apple Playlist

SOCIAL MEDIA CUSTOMIZABLE GRAPHICS

Click and save the image; then add your sweet little ones name(s) or photo and
share on your social media during October as we remember together, each precious gift.

This image is sized for IG or FB story – Use this image to add your baby’s name(s), share it in your story, and tag us. We’ll include it in our Baby Names Tribute highlight throughout October as we join you in remembering.

This image is sized for an IG post for you to share your baby’s name(s) and sotry during October.

This image is sized to be your social media profile image.  Upload to a free editing program like Canva and add your baby’s photo or name(s).

SOCIAL MEDIA SHAREABLE GRAPHICS

Download Your October Yard Sign

We created this printable sign to help you honor and remember your baby during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.
  • First, save the file to your computer
  • Then add your baby’s name and/or photo digitally (using a free tool like Canva), or
  • Print as is and hand-write your baby’s name before displaying it.
**If you live in a Chapter area: Please check with your local Hope Mommies Chapter first, as they may have signs available for purchase locally.
If not, you are welcome to use this free resource for your personal remembrance.

This sign is meant for you to write either (digitally or handwritten)your baby’s name(s) under “We Remember” in the circle.

This sign is meant for you to add a photo in the circle and write your baby’s name(s) under “We Remember” on the left.