229: I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore After My Child Died

When our child dies, many of us struggle with not wanting to continue living here on earth. We want to go be with our child, even if we know in our heads there are reasons to stay, such as other children or a spouse, friends, ministries, or a job we enjoy. How can we get past that feeling and be okay with being here (for who knows how long) without our child? In this episode, Laura shares some of the things that personally helped her through that time after her daughter, Becca died. Today’s episode is sponsored by Richard and LaRee Lorenz, in memory of their son, Rodney Dean Lorenz. Links Mentioned in this episode: Click here to go to the GPS Hope store and look at the various Hold On Pain Eases shirts. You can sponsor a podcast episode in memory of your child here.   Birthdays: Elijah Hubbell was born on September 17 and is forever 8. Rodney Lorenz was born on September 18 and is forever 49. Acacia Goertzen was born on September 19 and is forever 15. Rachel Terrazas  was born on September 21 and is forever 22. Nicole Zanoni Romualdo was born on September 21 and is forever 16 months old Alyssa Barker was born on September 22 and is forever 33.   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.