Some of us have been taught by “the church” that we can have whatever we ask, if we believe and have enough faith. Does that mean the death of our child was our fault, for not having enough faith to keep it from happening? Did we not pray enough, or read our Bible enough? How much is “enough”?

Laura has been on this journey of what it means to have “faith” since 1985, when her three-year-old daughter was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to have her left leg amputated along with going through nine months of chemotherapy. The death of that same daughter, twenty-six years later, threw Laura into a very dark place, once again questioning her “faith”.

In this episode, Laura shares what she has learned on this topic that has set her free from any guilt, whether it is sent her way from other Christians, or self-inflicted.

Today’s podcast episode is being sponsored by Chris and ReNae Trebelhorn in honor of their son, Aaron. Thank you, Chris and ReNae for honoring your son, Aaron in such a beautiful way and sharing him with us. ReNae writes:

So here we are on your second birthday away from us trying to memorialize you because you were important and a beautiful soul. You loved all life and wanted to help everyone and everything. When a large fish was stuck in a dammed up part of the river at confirmation camp, you rescued it and put it back into the stream. You would fill a room with your love and gentleness. Nearly everyone was drawn to you and you made them feel important and worthy. You never wanted anyone to be alone or feel alone. Aaron Elliot Trebelhorn, we love you and miss you so very much and absolutely hate that we even need to do this to honor you. Happy 23rd birthday in heaven. Love, mom, dad, your brothers and your sister. 

 

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Birthdays:

Rebekah Blakkolb was born on August 14 and left us at age 20.

Joshua Egloff was born on August 15 and left us at age 22.

Aaron Trebelhorn was born on August 16 and left us at age 21.

Jeremy Bornemeier was born on August 16 and left us at age 32.

Jadyn Philipps was born on August 17 and left us at age 18.

 

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The special song “I Remember Well“, which was written by Laura for our children’s birthdays, can be heard on your favorite music app. To hear samples of Laura’s other songs, click here.

 

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

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Would you like to have Laura come and speak to your group? 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.

As believers in Christ, we are familiar with who Jesus is and what He did for us. We hear a lot about who God is as well. But how much do we know about the third part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit?

Why do we need the Holy Spirit, and how can He help us in our grief? That is what Laura discusses in today’s episode.

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Birthdays:

Travis M. Blair was born on August 9 and left us at age 30.

Tony Summers was born on August 9 and left us at age 15.

Christopher Hotch was born on August 10 and left us at age 31.

Jacob Holiday was born on August 10 and left us at age 26.

Miracle Valentina Harvison was born on August 12 and left us at age 2 ½ months.

 

Fill out the short form with the needed information to have your child’s birthday shared with our listeners.

The special song “I Remember Well“, which was written by Laura for our children’s birthdays, can be heard on your favorite music app. To hear samples of Laura’s other songs, click here.

 

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

 

Would you like to have Laura come and speak to your group? 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.

 

When our child dies, it can take us to a very dark place, even if you have had a life-long close relationship with God through the indwelling Holy Spirit. In our place of deep grief, we become a target for the enemy, making it even more difficult to find God through the suffocating darkness.

How do we keep going when God seems so far away when we need Him the most? In the last episode Laura talked about when God seems silent. This episode she talks about finding God in that place of darkness.

 

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Add your son or daughter on the Hope Mobile in an In Loving Memory Heart.

Join over 2000 other pareavors and receive a weekly Word of Hope.

 

Birthdays:

Mitchell Herrmann was born on August 1 and left us at age 24.

Christopher Thomas Boseman was born on August 2 and left us at age 32.

Eric Lopez was born on August 2 and left us at age 36.

Jacob Gary was born on August 6 and left us at age 21.

 

Fill out the short form with the needed information to have your child’s birthday shared with our listeners.

The special song “I Remember Well“, which was written by Laura for our children’s birthdays, can be heard on your favorite music app. To hear samples of Laura’s other songs, click here.

 

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

 

Would you like to have Laura come and speak to your group? 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.

Often when our child dies, we search for God in our darkness and pain, but we feel like He either isn’t listening or doesn’t seem to care. Why is that?

Laura talks about some of the possibilities in today’s episode.

 

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Find out more about Laura’s books:

When Tragedy Strikes.

My Grief Journey

My Grief Journey for Kids

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Birthdays:

Oscar Lopez was born on July 26 and left us at age 23.

Claire Rebecca was born on July 27 and left us at age 5.

Daniel Krawiec was born on July 28 and left us at age 32.

Easton Holden was born on July 28 and left us at age 5.

Dayne Sturm was born on July 29 and left us at age 21.

Whitney Leanne Garkow Seehusen was born on July 30 and left us at age 31.

 

Fill out the short form with the needed information to have your child’s birthday shared with our listeners.

The special song “I Remember Well“, which was written by Laura for our children’s birthdays, can be heard on your favorite music app. To hear samples of Laura’s other songs, click here.

 

Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!

www.gpshope.org

 

Would you like to have Laura come and speak to your group? 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.