206: Their Birthday is So Hard!

Forever 29. Every parent who has lost a child from this earth knows exactly what that means. Since this is the birthday week of Laura’s daughter, Becca, she decided to talk about how difficult their birthdays can be, especially when those around us think we should be “moving on” and don’t understand why this day is still so important to us. Laura shares some encouragement in this area as well, along with various ideas on how to celebrate our child’s birthday, even while deeply missing them. You will also get to hear Laura sing the entire song that she wrote, “I Remember Well” which plays in the background of each week’s birthday segment. Today’s episode was sponsored by Dave and Laura Diehl, in memory of their daughter, Becca Diehl Howard. If you would like to sponsor a podcast episode for your child, click here.    Links Mentioned in this episode: Click here to know more about Laura’s book Reflections of Hope coming out soon! To find out more about My Grief Journey for Kids click here. To go directly to order My Grief Journey for Kids and automatically receive the matching book for pareavors click here. (This offer is only good from April 9-15, 2023.)   (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: Brandon Matos was born on April 13 and is forever 23. Becca Diehl Howard was born on April 13 and is forever 29. Mylei Birdinground was born on April 14 and is forever 15.   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.