Laura Diehl, Author at GPS Hope Page

August 29, 2023 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

226: Does God Love Me?

Laura recently heard something that caused her to see God’s love in a different light than she has before.

The statement, “God loves us all the same”, isn’t really a comfort to most of us after the death of our child. Laura digs into this, as she also shares some recent communication between herself and a pareavor along this line.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Click here to leave a review for Reflections of Hope on Amazon.

Find out more about Laura’s newly released book Reflections of Hope: Daily Readings for Bereaved Parents.

Find out more about My Grief Journey.

Click here to go to the GPS Hope webstore for this month’s special: Order both Reflections of Hope and My Grief Journey, and use promo code MGJFree.

Birthdays:

Jordyn Hansen was born on August 24 and is forever 21.

Kristina Michelle Lee was born on August 26 and is forever 26.

Daniel Joseph budd was born on August 29 and is forever 4.

Charlotte Wallin was born on September 1 and is forever 45.

Raelyn Huffman was born on September 2 and is forever 22.

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

August 22, 2023 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

225: The Issue of Grandchildren after Child Loss (Part Two)

Everyone who has lost a child is affected in some way in the area of grandchildren, making it a big topic with many angles.

In last week’s episode, Laura talked about those who have grandchildren through their child who is no longer here, and how quite often those grandchildren are removed from our lives (which Laura has personal experience with.)

She also talked with Sara Nelson about what it is like knowing you will never be a grandparent, who lost her only child who did not have children.

This week, Laura continues the discussion of grandchildren with several other ways it can affect us. She also brings on her friend, Denee, who has lost two adult children who both had their own children that she has been involved in raising, and becoming the legal guardian for two of them.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Click here to leave a review for Reflections of Hope on Amazon.

Find out more about Laura’s newly released book Reflections of Hope: Daily Readings for Bereaved Parents.

Find out more about My Grief Journey.

Click here to go to the GPS Hope webstore for this month’s special: Order both Reflections of Hope and My Grief Journey, and use promo code MGJFree.

Birthdays:

Destine Wood was born on August 21 and is forever 40.

Kevin Zick was born on August 21 and is forever 33.

Frank Cisewski was born on August 22 and is forever 34.

Evan Sabine was born on August 23 and is forever 15.

Katie Mullen was born on August 24 and is forever 19.

Jordyn Hansen was born on August 24 and is forever 21.

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

August 15, 2023 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

224: The Issue of Grandchildren after Child Loss (Part One)

Everyone who has lost a child is affected in some way in the area of grandchildren, making it a big topic with many angles.

In today’s episode, Laura talks about those who have grandchildren through their child who is no longer here, and how quite often those grandchildren are removed from our lives (which Laura has personal experience with.)

She also brings on Sara Nelson, who lost her only child who did not have children, to talk about what it is like knowing you will never be a grandparent.

Next week, Laura will continue this discussion with several other ways it can affect us, including bringing on someone who is now raising her grandchildren.

Note: Today’s episode is being sponsored by Chris & ReNae Trebelhorn in memory of their son, Aaron.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

To connect with Sara email her at writingsmiles2@gmail.com.

Click here to leave a review for Reflections of Hope on Amazon.

Find out more about Laura’s newly released book Reflections of Hope: Daily Readings for Bereaved Parents.

Find out more about My Grief Journey.

Click here to go to the GPS Hope webstore for this month’s special: Order both Reflections of Hope and My Grief Journey, and use promo code MGJFree.

Birthdays:

Hizkia Aritonang was born on August 14 and is forever 20.

Callan Letcher was born on August 15 and is forever 17.

Aaron Trebelhorn was born on August 16 and is forever 21.

Jeremy Bornemeier was born on August 16 and is forever 32.

Jadyn Philipps was born on August 17 and is forever 18.

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

August 8, 2023 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

223: A Key to Your Future Self’s Identity

When our child leaves this earth, we feel so very lost in our identity. Who am I now? Does it even matter? How can I go on? Do I even want to?

So much of our identity is wrapped up in being a parent, but we are still so much more than being a parent, even if it doesn’t seem like it. In today’s episode, Laura reminds us of this, along with helping us discover a key to who we can be, as we continue our time here on earth without our child.

Note: Today’s episode is being sponsored by Duane & Sylvia Goertzen in memory of their teen daughters Sophie and Acacia.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Listen to episode 211 with Kim Peacock.

Find out more about Laura’s newly released book Reflections of Hope: Daily Readings for Bereaved Parents.

Find out more about My Grief Journey.

Click here to go to the GPS Hope webstore for this month’s special: Order both Reflections of Hope and My Grief Journey, and use promo code MGJFree.

Click here to order the Audiobook on Audible.

Birthdays:

Jacob Gary was born on August 6 and is forever 21.

Travis M. Blair was born on August 9 and is forever 30.

Christopher Hotch was born on August 10 and is forever 31.

Jacob Holiday was born on August 10 and is forever 26.

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

August 1, 2023 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

222: The Many Years Following Child Loss (with Debra Hayes)

“What does this whole child-loss-thing look like, years down the road?” Believe it or not, this is a question Laura has been asked a few times.

Those first few years, we are just trying to get through the next minute, much less the next day or the next year. But after a while, when a pareavor realizes they have to figure this thing out for however long they remain here without their child, some direction and insight is helpful.

Unfortunately, today’s guest could be considered a “seasoned veteran” in this area. Debra Hayes, has lost three children, three different ways, starting several decades ago.

Today’s episode is a continued conversation, so it is highly recommended (but not necessary) to start with last week’s discussion, titled “Is God Punishing Me”.

Debra Lynn Hayes is an author and speaker who understands everyone’s journey through mourning and into healing is an individualized process and it is priceless to connect with someone who “gets it”. She has many years of corporate experience where she strategized success for individuals and teams. Today she uses those same skills as she leads and guides those who have experienced major tragedies, deep heartaches and mind altering disappointments.

(Note: The views and opinions of our guests outside of this podcast may not be in agreement with GPS Hope.)

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Debra: Debra.life

Click here to become a monthly partner, giving hope to other parents, or to give a special gift to keep this podcast going, along with providing other needed resources to bereaved parents.

(GPS Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit and runs on the financial support of those who believe in passing along the hope they have received to others.)

Find out more about Refections of Hope here.

Find out more about My Grief Journey here.

Click here to order Reflections of Hope and My Grief Journey in the GPS Hope webstore. Be sure to use the code MGJfree to take advantage of getting the My Grief Journey book free, for the month of August.

Birthdays:

Whitney Leanne Garkow Seehusen was born on July 30 and is forever 31.

Lauren Miller Dobbins was born on July 30 and is forever 33.

Neena Renee Rey was born on August 3 and is forever 2.

If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information.

The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org.

Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.