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August 11, 2020 by Laura Diehl 6 Comments

69: Our Children are Our Life

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When our child dies, anything that gave us joy or made us feel fulfilled in life seems to be wiped out. Most of us aren’t suicidal; we just don’t want to be here anymore. We can’t imagine living life without our child being part of it and we know we can’t continue to live for years with this kind of pain.

We need something bigger than us, and bigger than our pain, to live for with our remaining time here on earth. If none of those things that were part of our lives before the death of our child are big enough, then the reason to continue living is for our child who is no longer here with us.

Living for our child, because of his or life, can be a step toward having joy back in our lives again. In this episode, Laura shares why and how to do this.

 

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Information on book When Tragedy Strikes: Rebuilding Your Life With Hope and Healing after the Death of Your Child

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(GPS Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit and runs on the financial support of those who believe in passing along the hope they have received to others.)

 

Birthdays:

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

Miracle Valentina Harvison was born on August 12 and is forever 2 ½ months.

Joshua Egloff was born on August 15 and is forever 22.

Jadyn Philipps was born on August 17 and is forever 18.

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!

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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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  1. Pam Egloff says

    August 11, 2020 at 1:35 PM

    Thank you Laura for acknowledging Joshua’s birthday, and for giving me a heads up. It was so special to hear his name.

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    • Laura Diehl says

      August 11, 2020 at 4:11 PM

      You are so very welcome! It’s an honor to be able to share him with our listeners!

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  2. Lynn Blair says

    August 11, 2020 at 2:27 PM

    Thank you Laura for acknowledging Travis’ birthday, and for helping me and other parents to keep our Children’s memories alive.

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    • Laura Diehl says

      August 14, 2020 at 10:18 PM

      You are welcome. I love being able to do it!

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  3. Valerie says

    August 12, 2020 at 11:52 AM

    Another helpful podcast! The series on joy was wonderful. Sometimes I think, wow, how did she get in my head… Them I remember we are all on a similar difficult journey if we have found GPS Hope.
    Thank you Thank you

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    • Laura Diehl says

      August 14, 2020 at 10:22 PM

      Valerie, I’m glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for letting me know. So glad you found us and are connected.

      Reply

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