How to cope with your child’s birthday after child loss is something every grieving parent eventually faces, yet nothing can fully prepare your heart for that day. In this episode, Laura gently walks with you through the emotions that can rise as your child’s birthday approaches—the memories, the longing, and the questions about whether or how to acknowledge the day. With compassionate, faith-centered encouragement, she reminds you that your child’s life still matters and that remembering them is meaningful.
As you consider how to cope with your child’s birthday after child loss, you’ll also hear simple, heartfelt ideas from other bereaved parents for honoring your child in ways that feel right for you. Whether the day is filled with tears, quiet reflection, or small acts of remembrance, you are not alone. This episode offers gentle reassurance that there is no “right” way, only your way of continuing to love your child.
<h4>Links Mentioned in this episode:
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<a href="https://www.gpshope.org/book/reflections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a> to start Reflections of Hope – a full year of daily encouragement, one day at a time
<a href="https://gpshope.square.site/product/sponsor-podcast- episode/59?cs=true&amp;cst=custom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a> to sponsor an episode for your child, such a meaningful way to share hope and encouragement with others.
<a href="http://gpshope.org/becca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a> to read about Becca’s journey as shared by Laura from childhood cancer to her heart issues leading to her passing.
<a href="https://www.gpshope.org/pareavor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a> to find out why Laura keeps using the word “pareavor?
<a href="http://www.patreon.com/gpshope" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a> to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9QPbFZwno" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a> to listen to I Remember Well, since I will be playing the song
If this episode spoke to you, please follow the podcast and leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-parents-sharing-hope/id1460080219">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5hugy11DyYGKkepUhp7Cc7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> to help others find hope 
 
<h4>Birthdays:</h4>
We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of:
Colby Lewis was born on April 12 and is forever 20.
Becca Diehl Howard was born13 on April  and is forever 29.
Jodie Fuller was born on April 14 and is forever 37.
Briana Martinez was born on April 17 and is forever 17.
Sawyer Dirmeier was born on April 17 and is forever 18.
Visit <a href="https://gpshope.org/birthdays" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gpshope.org/birthdays</a> 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 <a href="https://youtu.be/Qw9QPbFZwno" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
<h4 style="text-align: center;">Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!</h4>

<a href="https://www.gpshope.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.gpshope.org</a>
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.

How to cope with your child’s birthday after child loss is something every grieving parent eventually faces, yet nothing can fully prepare your heart for that day. In this episode, Laura gently walks with you through the emotions that can rise as your child’s birthday approaches—the memories, the longing, and the questions about whether or how to acknowledge the day. With compassionate, faith-centered encouragement, she reminds you that your child’s life still matters and that remembering them is meaningful. As you consider how to cope with your child’s birthday after child loss, you’ll also hear simple, heartfelt ideas from other bereaved parents for honoring your child in ways that feel right for you. Whether the day is filled with tears, quiet reflection, or small acts of remembrance, you are not alone. This episode offers gentle reassurance that there is no “right” way, only your way of continuing to love your child. Links Mentioned in this episode: Click here to start Reflections of Hope – a full year of daily encouragement, one day at a time Click here to sponsor an episode for your child, such a meaningful way to share hope and encouragement with others. Click here to read about Becca’s journey as shared by Laura from childhood cancer to her heart issues leading to her passing. Click here to find out why Laura keeps using the word “pareavor? Click here to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content Click here to listen to I Remember Well, since I will be playing the song If this episode spoke to you, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others find hope Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Colby Lewis was born on April 12 and is forever 20. Becca Diehl Howard was born13 on April and is forever 29. Jodie Fuller was born on April 14 and is forever 37. Briana Martinez was born on April 17 and is forever 17. Sawyer Dirmeier was born on April 17 and is forever 18. 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 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.

How to cope with your child’s birthday after child loss is something every grieving parent eventually faces, yet nothing can fully prepare your heart for that day. In this episode, Laura gently walks with you through the emotions that can rise as your child’s birthday approaches—the memories, the longing, and the questions about whether or how to acknowledge the day. With compassionate, faith-centered encouragement, she reminds you that your child’s life still matters and that remembering them is meaningful.
As you consider how to cope with your child’s birthday after child loss, you’ll also hear simple, heartfelt ideas from other bereaved parents for honoring your child in ways that feel right for you. Whether the day is filled with tears, quiet reflection, or small acts of remembrance, you are not alone. This episode offers gentle reassurance that there is no “right” way, only your way of continuing to love your child.
Links Mentioned in this episode:

<a href="https://www.gpshope.org/book/reflections/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to start Reflections of Hope – a full year of daily encouragement, one day at a time
<a href="https://gpshope.square.site/product/sponsor-podcast- episode/59?cs=true&amp;cst=custom" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to sponsor an episode for your child, such a meaningful way to share hope and encouragement with others.
<a href="http://gpshope.org/becca" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to read about Becca’s journey as shared by Laura from childhood cancer to her heart issues leading to her passing.
<a href="https://www.gpshope.org/pareavor/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to find out why Laura keeps using the word “pareavor?
<a href="http://www.patreon.com/gpshope" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to support the podcast and join Laura on Patreon for extra content
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9QPbFZwno" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to listen to I Remember Well, since I will be playing the song
If this episode spoke to you, please follow the podcast and leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-parents-sharing-hope/id1460080219" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5hugy11DyYGKkepUhp7Cc7" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> to help others find hope 
&nbsp;
Birthdays:
We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of:
Colby Lewis was born on April 12 and is forever 20.
Becca Diehl Howard was born13 on April&nbsp; and is forever 29.
Jodie Fuller was born on April 14 and is forever 37.
Briana Martinez was born on April 17 and is forever 17.
Sawyer Dirmeier was born on April 17 and is forever 18.
Visit <a href="https://gpshope.org/birthdays" rel="noopener noreferrer">gpshope.org/birthdays</a> to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too.
The special song written for our children’s birthdays&nbsp;I Remember Well&nbsp;can be heard&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/Qw9QPbFZwno" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Remember to&nbsp;Hold&nbsp;On&nbsp;Pain&nbsp;Eases; there&nbsp;is&nbsp;HOPE!

<a href="https://www.gpshope.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.gpshope.org</a>
To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.
Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope)&nbsp;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&nbsp;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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344: How to Cope with Your Child’s Birthday After Child Loss

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This show discusses many topics that only those who have experienced the death of a child can truly understand. Whether you are struggling with your faith in God or looking for help learning how to lean on Him in your grief, you will find honest conversations, gentle encouragement and hope. The show is hosted by award-winning author, speaker and singer Laura Diehl, who is, most importantly, a bereaved parent herself.

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