329: Entering a New Year Without Our Child

Entering a new year without our child bring heavy emotions for bereaved parents. The turning of the calendar can feel like we are leaving our child behind, especially if this is the first new year since their death. Even years later, the weight of time passing can still take our breath away. In this episode, Laura pulls up a recording from the archives, inviting listeners to hear from several experienced bereaved parents (pareavors) who have walked through anywhere from six to over thirty new years, without their child. Each guest shares their thoughts and suggestions about how to soften the pain of this difficult transition of entering a new year without our child.   You may find that one or more of these voices speaks directly to your heart as you step into this new year. Featured Guests Linda Findlay – International Grief Institute & The Grief Cruises www.internationalgriefinstitute.com Michele Paul – Umbrella Ministries www.umbrellaministries.com Mitch Carmody – Heartlight Studios www.heartlightstudios.net Sara Nelson – Footsteps of Hope www.hopefootsteps.com BJ Jensen – Love in Motion Signing Choir www.healinghallelujah.org Glen Lord – The Grief Toolbox www.thegrieftoolbox.com Links Mentioned in this episode: Reflections of Hope: A Daily Reading for Bereaved ParentsA full year of encouragement written specifically for parents who have lost a child. It doesn’t have to be read daily. Just pick it up on the days you need extra hope and encouragement. Click here to learn more. Please take a few seconds to leave a rating and review, so other parents can find the same hope you are receiving from this podcast. Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Aria Arrona was born on December 31 and is forever 15. Trenton Plummer was born on December 31 and is forever  22. Madison Clark was born on January 2 and is forever 20.  Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. 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.