Status Updates From Grieving the Child I Never ...

This book asks some tough heart questions as you navigate the bumpy road of Grief.
Christ and his glory is at the center of all; this book encourages the hurting mom to look to Jesus. I’m finding that the road of grief entangles itself into other areas of my life that didn’t used to be such a big deal but now are. This book is helping untangle that intricate web. Really thankful for this resource.

SO glad this book was gifted. I’d highly rec this to anyone else who’s lost a child. I really appreciated the ch about forgiving harsh & crass medical staff. I have repeatedly appreciated this book uncovering sore spots in my heart & not letting me use my pain as a weapon against others. Has a really solid foundation on God’s good, ordaining hand, the power of sin, and the reality of suffering.

I really love the emphasis of humility and repentance in this book through the tangled web of actions produced from grief.

“Maybe it’s time to press Stop and focus on the One who understands your suffering and can free you from your guilt. Did you know that no suffering can touch you without having first received the permission of God?” (74)

Day 13 devotion🔥 Foundational truths on God’s good character.

“If we believe that our circumstance is something Satan slipped by God when He wasn’t looking, we will plummet to the depths and drown in despair. But if we view the God of the Bible as sovereign, supreme, & the One who calms the waters, we will be buoyed with hope.We will see purpose even though we may not know now what the purpose is…” (62).

Look beyond the //why// and look to the //Who//

a sweet gift from a friend and pastor’s wife; this is a comforting read highlighting no specific way to grieve and encourages you to do so on your own time.
it’s hard to pin-point her voice in this devotional; I think the best way so far is to say it’s gentle, patient, understanding, and gives permission for healing where you didn’t even know you needed it (perhaps it’s completely unrelated to miscarriage)