Grieving Parents Sharing Hope

314: Sacred Reminders


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As grieving parents, we often find ourselves, understandably, holding tightly to the belongings of our child who has died. A favorite shirt, a treasured toy, a blanket, even something as simple as a toothbrush. These are not just objects. They are sacred reminders of the bond we still have with our child.

In this episode of Grieving Parents Sharing Hope, Laura opens her heart about facing this very struggle herself. While sorting through family belongings, she was reminded how difficult it is to decide what to keep and what to release. Through her personal story of a current situation she finds herself in, along with the experiences of other bereaved parents, she shares gentle encouragement that:

  • Keeping or letting go is not about being stuck in grief. It's about love.
  • It's okay to hold onto items for as long as you need.
  • God will give you peace and direction in His timing.
  • The bond with your child remains, no matter what happens with their belongings.
  • This conversation will reassure you that you're not alone, and that there is no pressure or timetable when it comes to what you keep or release. Your child's life is worth remembering in the way that brings you comfort and peace. 

    Links Mentioned in this episode:
    • Renew & Remember Weekend + Grief Cruise February in Florida, with an optional 4-night grief support cruise click here.
    • GPS Hope & Healing Retreat October in New York State A safe space for connection and healing click here.
    • Weekly Word of Hope Sign up for Laura's weekly encouragement emails click here.
    • Get a free PDF that will help you take steps toward a greater measure of hope and healing click here.
    • Birthdays:

      We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of:

      Rodney Lorenz was born on September 18 and left us at age 49.

      Cali Minor was born on September 19 and left us at age 19.

      Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child's name and date so we can honor them, too.

      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 [email protected].

      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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