69: Our Children are Our Life

When our child dies, anything that gave us joy or made us feel fulfilled in life seems to be wiped out. Most of us aren’t suicidal; we just don’t want to be here anymore. We can’t imagine living life without our child being part of it and we know we can’t continue to live for years with this kind of pain. We need something bigger than us, and bigger than our pain, to live for with our remaining time here on earth. If none of those things that were part of our lives before the death of our child are big enough, then the reason to continue living is for our child who is no longer here with us. Living for our child, because of his or life, can be a step toward having joy back in our lives again. In this episode, Laura shares why and how to do this.   Links Mentioned in this episode: Information on book When Tragedy Strikes: Rebuilding Your Life With Hope and Healing after the Death of Your Child GPS Hope Members Library Wall of Remembrance “In Loving Memory” Heart Decals to put on the Hope Mobile   Please remember to give this podcast a rating and review to help other parents who are looking for something that will encourage them. 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: Travis M. Blair was born on August 9 and is forever 30. Miracle Valentina Harvison was born on August 12 and is forever 2 ½ months. Joshua Egloff was born on August 15 and is forever 22. Jadyn Philipps was born on August 17 and is forever 18. 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.