One of my favorite books to offer to ladies who have a loss is "Holding onto Hope." by Nancy Guthrie (check out her website
here). Nancy looks at the book of Job to see how God would have us grieve. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to look deeply at God's Word for healing and for walking the path of grief. Today I found a Joni Erickson Tada show that focussed on Nancy and her husband's losses in two babies who were born with a fatal disorder which causes babies to live less than one year of life. I highly recommend viewing this Joni and Friends show
here. When at that website, click on "Episodes and offers" - then scroll down and click on "Holding Onto Hope with David and Nancy Guthrie, then click on "watch full episode" on the left. It's a 28 minute show highlighting how God carried them through very hard trials in their losses. I highly recommend her book. She has other books on her website that interest me - I'm thinking about ordering the "One Year of Hope" Devotional. Make sure to have a box of tissues close when viewing the show. It's very touching and emotional (for me, but I'm a very emotional gal).
If you've got time, I also viewed the Joni and Friends which features the story of Joni Erickson Tada. Her life is such a model of taking a very hard trial and using that trial to bring forth good for others. It's inspiring and challenging to me. Very worth a viewing.
I am praying for you today as you grieve. Remember to take time for yourself and to give yourself little perks. Grieving loss is hard. Do something nice for yourself today. Paint your toe nails. Get that latte you're craving Get a springy new shirt. I'm not telling you to break your budget - just find some little things to perk yourself up.
I'd like to leave you with a scripture to ponder - God's Word is healing balm to a hurting heart. Good night. Nicole
The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O LORD, do not abandon
those who search for you.
Psalm 9:9-10
Hi Nicole
ReplyDeleteI just popped over from Lynnette's blog and have been reading your posts here.
I was struck by the similarities of your story to mine. We have three beautiful children. My husband was due to have a vasectomy when I found out i was pregnant with what would have been our fourth child. I miscarried at 12 weeks and then when on to have two further miscarriages.
It's been a long road back to hope. I think your vision of a devotional after losing a baby is a beautiful one - i know i would have found it enormously helpful in those heartbroken weeks when i just couldn't find a way through the grief.
I love your poem to your little ones.
I will definitely be popping back to read more. Thank you!
lynette x
Bless you for your comment, Lynette. God is so good and faithful. Thank you for reading my blog. This blogging process is new to me and I haven't had much networking yet. I am praying for you on the journey God has you on. I am praying for you and for your family.
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