We’re snowed in! In this special bonus episode, the Hope Mommies Leadership shares live from their annual leadership summit in Truckee, California. Brooke Schuelke, Constance Ray, Emily Copeland, Jennie Parks, Kristin Hernandez, and Sarah Hutchinson reflect on highlights from the previous year and exciting plans for the year ahead, and laugh about the unexpected joys and challenges of being stuck in the mountains.

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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.

Mother’s Day can hold so many complicated emotions when you’re a Hope Mom. A day intended for joyful celebration can often stir up feelings of emptiness and longing. This Mother’s Day, we asked women in our community how they would encourage a fellow sister whose heart feels broken and whose arms feel so empty. We’re so excited to bring you encouragement and hope from your fellow sisters and Hope Mama friends.

As you listen, we hope you will feel the embrace of your friends as they speak truth and encouragement to you. And beyond that, our deepest prayer is that you would feel the nearness of God. That you would know that He is near to the brokenhearted, that He hears you when you cry out to Him, and that, even if you feel so physically alone, you are never alone because Christ Jesus is with you. He goes before you and He loves you.

Happy Mother’s Day, sweet sisters. You are not alone.

This episode contains segments from:

• “A Prayer for Your Mother’s Day” by Calli, Stephanie, and Ashlee (read aloud by Kristin Hernandez)
• Erin Cushman
• Renee Boyd
• Amanda Phillips
• Amanda Chapa
• Angelle Calmes
• Janna Harris
• Emily Copeland
• Danielle Rodriguez
• Jordan Kornoelje
• Rachael Gentry
• Jen Baedke
• Laura Vencill

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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.

“We began to ask those questions that…you kind of can answer theologically maybe before you experience something. But then when you experience something like this, it really matters…Will I worship him in the darkness and will I trust that something beyond what I can see is going on?” -Lindsey Dennis

Lindsey Dennis recounts her experiences of losing two precious daughters, Sophie and Dasah, and the comfort she found when she gave herself permission to ask God difficult questions and accepted His invitation to worship Him in the dark.

Lindsey Dennis is married to Kevin and mother of 5 sweet children– 3 in heaven and 2 in her arms today. She is the author of Buried Dreams: From Devastating Loss to Unimaginable Hope, where she shares her journey of knowing God through the loss of her first two daughters. You can read more of her story on her blog www.vaporandmist.com.

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Monthly Memory Verse:

"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:11-13

Sponsorship

This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored by The Mondlak Family in honor of Aleksandra Petra Mondlak.

“Happy Birthday Aleksandra! Daddy and I feel so blessed that God chose us to be your parents. Joshua loves being your big brother. We miss you every day and love that God continues to use your story.”

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.