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Hebrews 6:19

"We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul."

In this tender moment from the latest Hope Mommies

In this tender moment from the latest Hope Mommies Podcast, Labor & Delivery nurse and Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator Amber Onyan reminds us that while we may not always receive the answers we're longing for, we are never alone in our grief.

She shares the beautiful image of a tear-shaped necklace inspired by Psalm 56—a reminder that God collects every tear, records each one, and faithfully walks with us through every step of our sorrow.

In this compassionate conversation, Jennie and Amber talk about what happens after a baby dies, the sacred role of perinatal bereavement nurses, memory-making opportunities many families don't know are available, postpartum care after loss, and the gentle ways caregivers support parents during some of the darkest moments of their lives.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or at hopemommies.org/podcast

Episode 75: Walking Families Through Goodbye
Inside the Sacred Work of a Perinatal Bereavement Nurse with Amber Onyan

Jesus didn't wait until the miracle to offer hope.

Jesus didn't wait until the miracle to offer hope.

When Jesus stood at Lazarus' grave, tears were still falling. Martha and Mary were still grieving. Nothing had changed.

Yet it was there—in the middle of heartbreak—that He declared:

"I am the resurrection and the life." (John 11:25)

What a comfort for grieving parents.

Jesus doesn't ask us to hide our sorrow or move past our pain before coming to Him. He meets us in the middle of it, reminding us that while death is real, it will never have the final word.

Because He lives, our hope is greater than the grave.
Read the full post: https://hopemommies.org/death-is-not-the-last-word

"You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my

"You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light." — Psalm 18:28

There is something deeply meaningful about lighting a candle in remembrance. 🕯️

Not because it takes away the darkness of grief, but because it reminds us that darkness never overcomes the Light.

Each October 15, during the Wave of Light, families around the world pause to remember babies who are forever loved. As each candle is lit, we remember not only the precious lives of our children, but also the faithful God who continues to shine His light into our deepest sorrow.

Our Forever Loved candle holders were prayerfully created with this promise in mind.

Handcrafted by fellow Hope Mom and potter Jeni Schrawyer of Pretty Please and Mango Trees, each stoneware holder is personalized with your baby's name (or up to two names) or the words "Forever Loved." A taper candle is included so your family can participate in this beautiful tradition of remembrance.

✨ Preorders are open through September 15, and each piece is handmade to arrive before Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.
https://hopemommies.org/october-pail-month

In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, Jenni

In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, Jennie Parks sits down with Amber Onyan, a Labor & Delivery nurse and Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator, for a compassionate conversation about caring for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, and complex pregnancies.

For more than 15 years, Amber has walked alongside parents during some of life's most joyful moments and some of its most heartbreaking goodbyes. Through her work, she has helped countless families navigate the overwhelming hours and days following the death of a baby, offering practical support, gentle guidance, and compassionate care during an unimaginable season of grief.

Together, Jennie and Amber discuss what a perinatal bereavement nurse does, what support often looks like after a baby dies, and how caregivers help families navigate difficult decisions while they are still processing devastating news. Amber also shares insight into labor and delivery after loss, memory-making opportunities parents may not know are available, compassionate postpartum care, the impact of Everly's Law, and ways friends and family can support grieving parents during hospitalization and beyond.

Whether your loss is recent or many years behind you, this conversation offers a glimpse into the sacred work of those who care for grieving families and serves as a reminder that you and your baby matter. We pray this episode helps you better understand your own experience, extends grace to your grieving heart, and reminds you that you are not alone in your loss.

Episode 75: Walking Families Through Goodbye
Inside the Sacred Work of a Perinatal Bereavement Nurse with Amber Onyan

🎙 Now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts and at hopemommies.org/podcast

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