“Lament is slowing down to sit in the sadness and bring it to God.” ~Ashley Opliger

The importance of lament is just one of the topics I discussed with Ashley Opliger on the podcast this week.  Ashley is a wife, mom, author, speaker, and the founder of Bridget’s Cradles, a nonprofit ministry she started in memory of her daughter, Bridget. 

In this first half of our conversation, Ashley shares her daughter Bridget’s story—the gift of her pregnancy, the joy of preparing for her arrival, and her heartbreaking loss at 24 weeks gestation. We talk about the depth of grief experienced after pregnancy and infant loss, the sting of unhelpful comments, and how lament has been a lifeline in Ashley’s walk with God. 

She offers gentle encouragement for moms who may be struggling to pray, wrestling with doubts, or questioning God’s goodness in the midst of their sorrow.

This episode tenderly reminds us that every baby’s life—no matter how brief—has eternal worth.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Bridget’s Cradles
• Ashley Opliger’s Website
• Cradled in Hope book
• Cradled in Hope Podcast
• While We’re Waiting Retreats & Resources
  
  

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