Episode 12: Miles for Hope with Shelly Templin - Looking back on the loss of a baby 28 years later

In this episode, Kristin is joined by Shelly Templin, a Hope Mom 28 years into her journey of grieving with hope. Shelly shares about her son Zachary and the ways the Lord has worked in her life over the past three decades. We chat about clinging to the Hope of Christ in seasons of deep sorrow, what it was like to walk through loss in a pre-social media age, and the invitation we have to be honest with God. Shelly and Kristin also talk about Miles for Hope, a walkathon-type event designed to raise awareness and financial support.  Shelly D. Templin is an author, speaker and blogger who shares a message of hope – with humor.  She has written for Focus on the Family, is a regular contributor to Hopemommies.org and has guest blogged for numerous ministries. Shelly has a heart to encourage women to be hope-filled overcomers. She is the author of Pushing to the Peak: A Story of the Success-ability of Dr. J. Glen House. Shelly lives in Flower Mound, Texas with her husband, Jack, of 36 years and their dog. She has three daughters, two son-in-laws, and two darling granddaughters. In addition to loving her family, Shelly loves Texas, ice cream, reading, being outdoors, sunsets, hummingbirds and her dog – not necessarily in that order.    Links: Miles for Hope Shelly's Blog Hope Mommies Website Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on Instagram Connect with us on Twitter   Sponsor: This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored by The Johnson Family in honor of Gavyn Nelle Johnson  "Happy Heavenly Birthday to our sweet boy Gavyn!! Mom, Dad & your sister True miss you very much!! We have HOPE know that we will see you again one day, We love you so much."  If you'd like to sponsor an episode in honor of your Hope Baby, or on behalf of a Hope Mommy you know, visit hopemommies.org.   The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.