57 | Finding Healing in Community and Christ’s Comfort After Losing a Baby | Jennie Parks

Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Jennie Parks, the Executive Director of Hope Mommies, a nonprofit dedicated to providing support and hope for grieving mothers who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Jennie shares her personal story of losing her daughter, Paige, and how her profound loss inspired her to help others through their grief.

Ashley and Jennie discuss the complexities of navigating grief, the importance of community, and the comfort found in God's promises. Grieving moms will be encouraged by Jennie's testimony and her reflection on love, loss, and hope. Lastly, Jennie shares about the mission and resources of Hope Mommies and how the organization fosters community among grieving mothers, offering them comfort grounded in the hope of Christ. 

 

In this episode, we discussed:

• Traumatic experiences at the hospital
• The influence of nurses on bereavement care
• Finding purpose in pain by partnering with an existing organization 
• The importance of a Christ-centered community
• Navigating a crisis of faith and seeking Jesus in the midst of it
• Sitting in your pain and truly lamenting your loss
• Handling hard milestones such as baby's Heaven Day
• All about their Hope Boxes, Hope Groups, Podcast, and Retreats

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