82. Grief, Infant Loss, and Making an Impact through Unexpected Tragedy With Ashley Opliger

Send us Fan MailDid you know 1 in 4 women experience miscarriage? If this is such a common thing that people face, why is it so taboo? Today we talk with Ashley Opliger about her story of losing her first daughter, Bridget. Ashley’s story is one of both heartbreak and hope and that’s exactly why we chose her to be part of our topic series for February.  Ashley faced an unimaginable trial, but she didn’t just stop there. She surrendered her story and her life to God, and allowed Him to use that story to impact thousands of people across America. Through Ashley’s pain and experience with infant loss, her non-profit, Bridget’s Cradles was brought to life. Listen today to hear about how Ashley turned her trial into a victory story, and find out what Bridget’s cradles is and how it’s impacting so many families across the country. Things We Discussed In The Episode/Episode Highlights: Ashley’s story of infant loss and losing her daughter BridgetThe importance of allowing ourselves to grieve properlyBeing willing to let God meet you where you’re at, even if that means you’re doubting His GoodnessThe importance of surrenderingThe beauty that can come when we choose to surrender our messy stories to God’s willThe impact that small acts of obedience can makeWhat Bridget’s Cradles is, what they do, and the story behind how it started More on Ashley Opliger:IG: @ashleyopligerIG: @bridgetscradleswww.bridgetscradles.com More on The Millennial Mission/Links Mentioned in Episode:Follow us on IG: @bethanyandcorey Sign Up for exclusive discounts, benefits, and top secret info only our podcast listeners get!www.millennialmission.coPress Inquiries/Contact: [email protected]