Hannah's Heart

Ashley O joins us for a second time to tell more about her book, Cradled and Hope, that was recently released. It is a book written in memory of her sweet baby Bridget, who passed away in 2014. Ashley desires to encourage other loss moms to clean to Jesus as they walk through the unimaginable loss of a child.

The doctors warned Ashley her baby may be stillborn. Ashley's mother responded to God's prompting and turned a knit baby blanket into a tiny crib for baby Bridgette. Even though the baby went to Heaven before she was born, the crib added some dignity to a tragic situation. Now, hospitals everywhere are requesting knit cribs for premature and stillborn babies, and Bridgette's memory lives on.

Jackie Gibson returns for a part two of her story to continue her story of child loss. She shares about special ways she remembers her sweet Leila and encourages others to make ways to remember their babies in heaven. Jackie’s husband has also authored a childrens’ book to help siblings after loss. The Moon is Always Round is a precious book to honor Leila and also help children understand that God is always good even when life doesn’t feel too good.

Author and mother, Jackie Gibson comes on to share her personal story of loss. She knows all too well what tragedy looks like when it comes to losing a baby. She honors her sweet baby girl, Leila’s, story throughout her interview. In her book, Jackie invites women to cling to the Lord as they walk through the hardest days of their life. She is an inspiration to anyone who knows what it’s like to say goodbye to their baby before they ever get to say “Hello.”

Mary Todd Gordon continues her story of God's grace after her reality was shaken by postpartum psychosis.

We have touched on the subject of postpartum depression from time to time. This discussion deals with the very real issue of postpartum psychosis. Our guest Mary Todd Gordon shares how God intervened after this issue strained her marriage and threatened her family's wellbeing.

Women waiting to be moms may idealize motherhood in their imaginations. But, new mothers may be surprised to find that, in reality, children are sinners, just like the rest of us. It seems they have an in-born capacity for naughtiness. Kendra and Anne discuss the patience, creativity and prayer required to deal with their children's sin nature.

Nothing could prepare Rebecca Davis for the moment they couldn't find a heartbeat on the ultrasound. But one sweet couple who acknowledged their loss brought encouragement and kindness in an unexpected and small way. This powerful episode explores Rebecca's story as she reflects on her miscarriage from many years ago.

Pastor Andrew Maddox gives some helpful hints to churches which would like to help local foster care workers, parents and children. Pastor Andrew found and excellent use for spare space in the church and now the entire foster care community in his area is benefitting from the Wrap Closet of Giles County.

Lindsey Chaney tells her story