Episode 34: Where Did TJ Go? Walking with kids through the loss of a sibling with Tatum Green

In this episode, Tatum Green shares the life and legacy of her son, Timothy Jacob “TJ” Green, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 and spent 56 miraculous days on earth before going to be with Jesus. Tatum shares about the challenges that arose with guiding her toddler son, Sam, through the diagnosis and loss of his baby brother and about the inspiration behind Where Did TJ Go? A Book for Kids on Grief and Loss, written by her sister, Annie F. Downs. We talk about helping children process grief and how she hopes the book will give other families a biblical resource to support them through the loss of a baby. We talk about parenting after loss, walking with kids through grief, and the unshakable hope we have in Jesus. 

Tatum Green is wife to Jacob and mother to Sam and TJ. She and her husband met on the mission field 10 years ago, and now lead a missions training community outside of Atlanta. Tatum has walked through four miscarriages, a failed IVF, and the loss of her infant son, TJ. After walking through four miscarriages, a failed IVF, and the loss of TJ, Tatum holds tightly to the hope of Jesus and the truth that our time here is short, but eternity with Him is forever.

 

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Where Did TJ Go?: A Book for Kids on Grief and Loss

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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.