112: How Should I Respond?

As a bereaved parent, getting asked what used to be a normal, simple question can cause confusion, guilt, anger or even bring us to tears. One of those questions is, “How many children do you have?” In this episode, I share a recently received email on this topic along with my thoughts and experiences with this very common question that we no longer want to be asked, but find ourselves needing to answer.   Links Mentioned in this episode: More information on Hope for the Heart on July 17. Receive Laura’s Weekly Word of Hope. Email Laura a question: [email protected]   Click here to become a monthly partner, giving hope to other parents, or to give a special gift to keep this podcast going, along with providing  other needed resources to bereaved parents. (GPS Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit and runs on the financial support of those who believe in passing along the hope they have received to others.)   Birthdays: Calvin Joseph Kendricks Jr. was born on June 17 and is forever 28. Joe Luzzo was born on June 18 and is forever 17. Tony Posatiere was born on June 18 and is forever 38. Alyssa Tyner was born on June 19 and is forever 2 ½ years old. Kari-Lee Venning (Birrell) was born on June 19 and is forever 25.   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 [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.