Episode 28: Advent Rest after Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Megan Coker

The holidays remind us of all the things we hoped would be different by now. For prayers to be answered, For ultrasounds to bring good news; For wombs and cribs to be filled, For silent nights to be anything but silent, For things to go back to "normal." We can feel worn out from trying to hold on to hope in the aftermath of pregnancy and infant loss, but there is still a reason to rejoice this year—Jesus, the Promised One, the Prince of Peace, has come, and He is going to come again.  In this episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Megan Coker, Hope Mom and author of Rest: Advent in the Light of Christ after Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Megan and Kristin discuss the particular challenges Hope Moms face during the holiday season, as well as the encouragement we can find when our hearts feel heavy. We also discuss Megan's new book and touch on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.  Megan is Hope Mom to Eden, Errol, Mason, and Mara. She is a military spouse that enjoys traveling the world with her husband, Ryan, and two living children, Elsie and Morgan. She spends her days as a photographer and doula.   Links Rest: Advent in the Light of Christ after Pregnancy and Infant Loss Hope Mommies Website Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on Instagram   Sponsorship This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored by Bethany, Patrick, and Peter McGinn in honor of Joseph Patrick McGinn. The McGinn family writes, "It's been 10 years since we met you and you went to Heaven. It's been 10 years since we held you. You have a younger brother now and several other siblings with you in Heaven. We miss you stil,l dear one. Happy 10th Birthday in Heaven, Joseph." 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.  Sponsor an episode of the HM Podcast   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.