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January 28, 2025 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

283: Does God Have a Word for You?

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Many people use the beginning of each year to set new goals or see it as a time for a fresh start. As parents who have lost a child (especially in those first few years) those are not things we are interested in at all. In fact, we don’t want to go into a new year without our child and it can weigh us down.

But, what if God could speak something into your place of darkness that could bring you the hope, comfort and strength you need? Listen in, as Laura shares some of those personal words she has received over the years, and encourages other shattered parents that they can do the same.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Click here to start receiving Laura’s Weekly Word of Hope. (You can unsubscribe at any time.)

Click here to find out more about Reflections of Hope: A Daily Reading for Bereaved Parents

 

Birthdays:

Gavin Reynolds was born on January 19 and is forever 17.

Richie Rudkin was born on January 27 and is forever 27.

Celeste France was born on January 29 and is forever 17.

Ava Shaw was born on February 4 and is forever 20.

Brenton Smith was born on February 10 and is forever 24.

 

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.

 

Tagged With: child loss, Christian grief support, comfort in grief, encouragement for bereaved parents, Faith through grief, GPS Hope podcast, grieving parents, healing after child loss, hope after loss, new year after child loss

January 14, 2025 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

282: Grief Is a Journey (with Glen Lord)

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Today you will be hearing Laura interview Glen Lord, who has been on this grief journey of child loss since 1999, when his five-year-old son, Noah, died. Glen’s heart of compassion comes through, along with nuggets that can be tucked away and pulled out when needed while on this unwanted journey.

Glen Lord was on the fast track to accomplishing his goal of being a CEO of a fortune 500 company. The death of his son, Noah, in 1999 put brakes on the life he had so carefully planned. As Glen sought a new path, he realized that there was a need for genuine, accurate grief information. This realization, plus his extensive business experience, fueled the founding of The Grief Toolbox and creation of the Walking Through Grief® program, both offer a community of grief resources around the world and a marketplace of grief and memorial products. Glen is past president of the national board of directors of The Compassionate Friends. He is a sought after keynote, inspirational presenter and workshop leader. 

(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:

Connect with Glen Lord: thegrieftoolbox.com  or  www.facebook.com/grieftoolbox/

Click the following links to hear the previous podcast episodes with Glen:

Episode 19: Finding Hope

Episode 20: Finding Your Direction Again

 

Birthdays:

Noah J Barela budded on earth to bloom in heaven on January 14.

Ezra Djamen was born on January 15 and is forever 4 months old.

Joshua Caldwell was born on January 16 and is forever 28.

Adrian Augustine was born on January  17 and is forever 18.

Jeanette Marie was born on January 19 and is forever 36.

Tommy Wills was born on January 19 and is forever 23.

 

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.

 

Tagged With: bereaved father, child loss, death of a child, encouragement after loss, Glen Lord, GPS Hope podcast, grief journey, grief support, grieving parents, healing after child loss, The Grief Toolbox, Walking Through Grief

December 31, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

281: A Glimpse of Hope After Child Loss (with Greg Buffkin)

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Hearing how other parents have gotten through the suffocating darkness of child loss can bring a spark of hope, especially when you know they have had some of the same confusing thoughts and struggles.

Today’s episode is an unusual and special one, as Dave and Laura are being interviewed by Greg Buffkin to give bereaved parents hope, for his podcast Hope After Child Loss.

 

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Greg Buffkin’s website: www.emptychairendeavor.com

Click the following links to hear the podcast episode:

Tips for Bereaved Parents Heading into the New Year

A New Year Does Not Mean You are Leaving Your Child Behind!

Hope and Help for the New Year after Child Loss

Click here to find out more about Reflections of Hope: A Daily Reading for Bereaved Parents

Want to know more about the Rebuilding Your Life After Child Loss self-study guidance courses? Click here.

 

Birthdays:

Aria Arrona was born on December 31 and is forever 15.

Madison Clark was born on January 2 and is forever 20.

Luke Hebenstreit was born on January 4 and is forever 23.

Ryan Hines was born on January 7 and is forever 27.

 

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.

 

Tagged With: bereaved parents, child loss, Dave Diehl, faith after loss, GPS Hope, Greg Buffkin interview, grief journey, grieving a child, healing after child loss, hope after child loss, Laura Diehl, parental grief

August 27, 2024 by Laura Diehl 2 Comments

271: Going Through Different Seasons of Grief

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We are very aware of the four seasons of the year, but have you thought about how our grief can have seasons as well?

In this episode, Laura shares her thoughts about all four seasons, and how they correspond to the grief we deal with, in the loss of our child.

 

Note: Laura also shares that for a “season”, she will be releasing a podcast every other week instead of weekly.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Click here to recieve a personal Weekly Word of Hope from Laura.

Take a look at the hoodies, sweatshirts, long-sleeved T-shirts and sweat jackets here.

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

Birthdays:

Kristina Michelle Lee was born on August 26 and is forever 26.

Daniel Budd was born on August 29 and is forever 4.

Victoria Botto was born on August 30 and is forever 20.

 

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.

 

Tagged With: bereavement podcast, child loss, Christian grief support, GPS Hope, grief journey, grief process, grief seasons, grieving parents, healing after child loss, Laura Diehl, pareavor support, seasons of grief

August 20, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

270: Feeling Broken After Child Loss

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Do we know the difference between our soul and our spirit and how each of them affects us? As a bereaved parent, do we have a broken soul, a broken spirit, or both? Does it really matter?

Listen in as Laura shares some insights that she believes the Lord has given her recently about this.

 

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Click here to recieve a personal Weekly Word of Hope from Laura.

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

Birthdays:

Destine Wood was born on August 21 and is forever 40.

Kevin Zick was born on August 21 and is forever 33.

Frank Cisewski was born on August 22 and is forever 34.

Evan Sabine was born on August 23 and is forever 15.

Bailey Arwine was born on August 23 and is forever 22.

Katie Mullen was born on August 24 and is forever 19.

Jordyn Hansen was born on August 24 and is forever 21.

 

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.

 

Tagged With: bereaved parent support, broken soul, broken spirit, child loss, Christian grief support, emotional healing, GPS Hope, grief journey, grieving parents, healing after child loss, Laura Diehl, soul healing, soul vs spirit

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