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August 6, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

268: Things People Say That are Not Helpful after Child Loss

As parents who have lost a child, we all know people who have said things that are inappropriate or just plain hurtful. In this episode, you are going to hear from two very special ladies in a conversation with Laura, about things people say that are just not true, in their attempt to make us “feel better.”

Sara Faith Nelson, has been on this journey for ten years. She taught elementary and middle school grades for 15 years. Now she enjoys pursuing her love of writing. The primary focus of Sara’s writing has always leaned toward themes of hope, faith, and trust in the goodness of God. Since the death of her daughter and only child, Jeanette, she writes about her grief journey and surviving a devastating loss. She continues to write about trusting in God’s goodness and grace while grappling with the hard questions. Sara and her husband, Dennis, live in Arizona.

BJ Jensen has been on this journey for almost 30 years and is the mom of baby Jodi and adult son Jay, who left this world too soon. BJ and her husband, Dr. Doug Jensen are best known for directing the Love in Motion signing choir for 30 years. They founded the non-profit called Healing Hallelujah Ministries to offer hope, help, and healing to hurting hearts. Doug and BJ’s creative efforts include writing books and stories, songs and sketches and are highly sought speakers at events and conferences for bereaved parents.  All of their ministries have come to fruition since the loss of 2 children.

(Note: The views and opinions of our guests outside of this podcast may not be in agreement with GPS Hope.)

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Join us in February of 2025 on The Grief Cruise. Find out more here.

Birthdays:

Neena Renee Rey was born on August 5 and is forever 2.

Gabriel Andrew Moreno was born on August 5 and is forever 28.

Jacob Gary was born on August 6 and is forever 21.

Travis M. Blair was born on August 9 and is forever 30.

Christopher Hotch was born on August 10 and is forever 31.

Jacob Holiday was born on August 10 and is forever 26.

 

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

 

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

 

July 30, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

267: God, Why Can’t I Hear You?

It seems many of us struggle to hear from God after the death of our child. We wonder why He has abandoned us when we need Him more than we ever have before.

This was not Laura’s original topic for this episode, but God directed her to change it unexpectedly, a few hours before she was planning on recording.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

To get My Grief Journey for only $5 (through July) click here. (Be sure to check out My Grief Journey for Kids also.)

Listen to previous podcast with Wayne Jacobson: I Am So Angry at God

Birthdays:

Daniel Krawiec was born on July 28 and is forever 32.

Easton Holden was born on July 28 and is forever 5.

Joey Ray was born on July 28 and is forever 26.

Dayne Sturm was born on July 29 and is forever 21.

Whitney Leanne Garkow Seehusen was born on July 30 and is forever 31.

Lauren Miller Dobbins was born on July 30 and is forever 33.

 

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

 

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

 

July 23, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

266: So Many Tears

Have you ever stopped to think that your tears could possibly be a gift from God? That is something Laura explores in today’s talk, along with a few other observations that may be helpful to those who are grieving the loss of their child.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

To get My Grief Journey for only $5 (through July) click here. (Be sure to check out My Grief Journey for Kids also.)

Click here to find out more about Reflections of Hope.

Join Laura and Dave on The Grief Cruise this coming February. Get all the details here.

Birthdays:

Cayden Josephine Turner was born on July 26 and is forever 18.

Sage Cook-Remigio was born on July 27 and is forever 8 weeks and 2 days old.

 

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

 

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

 

July 16, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

265: God, I Can’t Forgive You for This

When we are in that dark pit of grief after child loss, we are in a very vulnerable place, making us an easy target for the enemy to get a foothold. It might be through things we were taught about God that make us angry at Him. It could be through our desperate need for peace, causing us to go down a path we would not have gone down before.

Today’s guest dealt with both of these things.  Listen in, as Laura talks to Joycelyn about the dark place she found herself in, even as a pastor, after her son’s death by suicide.

In 2017, Joycelynn experienced the suicide loss of her oldest son. As she shut down emotionally and spiritually, God allowed her to run with her anger and pain until He said the running was over.

Joycelynn is a Christian faith-based holistic registered nurse, wellness & grief coach, pastor and writer who empowers others to live whole in the kingdom of God. Her goal is to create a compassionate space where others will find solace, support, and practical strategies to navigate their grief journey of traumatic child loss.

(Note: The views and opinions of our guests outside of this podcast may not be in agreement with GPS Hope.)

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Joycelynn’s website: LivingWholeWithGrief.com

Contact Joycelynn at: joycelynn@livingwholewithgrief.com

Join us for a Weekend of Hope in Wisconsin this August! Find out more  here.

To get My Grief Journey for only $5 (through July) click here. (Be sure to check out My Grief Journey for Kids also.)

Birthdays:

Madeline Youngdahl was born on July 16 and is forever 14.

Jack Crean was born on July 16 and is forever 18.

Jimmy LaPlante was born on July 19 and is forever 39.

Paul Ortiz Jr. was born on July 19 and is forever 26.

 

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

 

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

 

July 9, 2024 by Laura Diehl 2 Comments

264: Our Journey of Faith Versus Fear and Doubt

After taking a month off for her sister’s illness and unexpected passing, Laura is back. In this episode, she discusses how faith and fear have the same root, and how the choice we make to lean into one or the other will have an affect on our journey of child loss.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Join us for a Weekend of Hope in Wisconsin this August! Find out more  here.

To look at or purchase the hardcover full year Reflections of Hope book directly from the publisher (for a cheaper price than Amazon) click here. 

To purchase specific monthly editions of Reflections of Hope click here.

Birthdays:

Allie Custer was born on June 12 and is forever 29.

Avery Gingerich was born on June 14 and bloomed on earth to blossom in heaven.

Emily Raquel Ponce Gallegos was born on June 15 and is forever 9 months.

Kari-Lee Venning (Birrell) was born on June 19 and is forever 25.

Alex Doyon was born on June 23 and is forever 30.

Hunter Josiah Whitney was born on June 25 and is forever 18.

Courtney Kolb was born on June 26 and is forever 23.

Lukas Christofferson was born on June 28 and is forever 19.

Dominic Cardenas was born on June 28 and is forever 24.

Elianne Andam was born on June 28 and is forever 15.

Robert “Bobby” Allen was born on July 2 and is forever 24.

Charlie Rhodes was born on July 10 and is forever 9.

Rachel Corn was born on July 10 and is forever 22.

Eric Breslau was born on July 11 and is forever 25.

 

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

 

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

 

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