Held in the Valley: A Story Loss, Grief, and the Presence of Jesus

In this deeply moving episode of Testimony Transformations, I sit down with, my sister, Sara to hear her story—one of unexpected joy, devastating loss, and the unwavering presence of Jesus in the midst of grief. Sara and her husband, Cam, were overjoyed to learn they were expecting their first child, a precious baby girl named Brynlee. But just days after completing her nursery, their world was shattered when Sara heard the words no mother should ever have to hear: “I’m so sorry, but your baby doesn’t have a heartbeat.” Through raw honesty, Sara shares the pain of delivering her stillborn daughter, the anger and doubt that followed, and the way Jesus met her in the depths of her sorrow. Clinging to scriptures like Psalm 34:18—“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those who are crushed in spirit”—she discovered that even in her darkest valley, she was never alone. If you’ve ever walked through grief, struggled with unanswered prayers, or wondered where God is in suffering, this episode is for you. May Sara’s testimony remind you that Jesus sees you, weeps with you, and is holding you—even when you can’t feel Him. Scriptures of Encouragement from Sara: 📖 Lamentations 3:13, 19-22 – The Lord’s compassion never fails. 📖 Psalm 34:18 – He is close to the brokenhearted. 📖 Psalm 139:13-18 – We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Listen now and be encouraged by the hope that carries us through the valley. Sara's Recommended Resources: Books: 1 Year Book of Hope by Nancy Guthrie Anchored - a Bible Study for Miscarriage, Still birth and Infant Loss by Erin Cushman Comfort for families who experience infant loss: Hope Mommies https://hopemommies.org/