274: Grace and Grief After Child Loss (with Kim Avery)

Today you are going to hear from a new friend and fellow pareavor, Kim Avery. Kim has so many things to share from a heart that is kind and caring, while encouraging us to learn how to walk from the place of grace that God has for us for the moment we are in. Twenty years ago, Kim moved from being a professional counselor to working as a certified life and business coach. She loved every minute of it and thought she would do it for the rest of her life. However, four years ago, God called her to radically reorder her life, priorities, and the ways she serves in the world. Now, as the author of the best-selling book The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur, host of The Pace of Grace podcast, and spiritual director for coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs, she helps Christ-followers flourish in every area of their lives so they can serve others from a full cup. Kim lives in beautiful Winter Haven, FL, with her husband Ron and their Australian Labradoodle, Samwise (who secretly thinks he’s a Rottweiler.)   (Note: The views and opinions of our guests outside of this podcast may not be in agreement with GPS Hope.) Links Mentioned in this episode: Check out Kim Avery’s website: www.PaceOfGrace.com  Click here to sponsor a podcast episode in honor of your child. Join us in February of 2025 on The Grief Cruise. Find out more here. Birthdays: Aaliyah Henderson was born on October 1 and is forever 4. Samuel Seet was born on October 4 and is forever 28. Rikki Grace was born on October 9 and is forever 25. Jeffrey Dunkleman was born on October 10 and is forever 53. Mitchell Ang was born on October 12 and is forever 17. David Stolz was born on October 12 and is forever 33. Alicia Martin was born on October 17 and is forever 36. Carissa Ellen Hunsaker was born on October 19 and is forever 1. Samuel Buss was born on October 19 and is forever 21.   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.