Laura Diehl, Author at GPS Hope Page

July 16, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

265: God, I Can’t Forgive You for This

When we are in that dark pit of grief after child loss, we are in a very vulnerable place, making us an easy target for the enemy to get a foothold. It might be through things we were taught about God that make us angry at Him. It could be through our desperate need for peace, causing us to go down a path we would not have gone down before.

Today’s guest dealt with both of these things. Listen in, as Laura talks to Joycelyn about the dark place she found herself in, even as a pastor, after her son’s death by suicide.

In 2017, Joycelynn experienced the suicide loss of her oldest son. As she shut down emotionally and spiritually, God allowed her to run with her anger and pain until He said the running was over.

Joycelynn is a Christian faith-based holistic registered nurse, wellness & grief coach, pastor and writer who empowers others to live whole in the kingdom of God. Her goal is to create a compassionate space where others will find solace, support, and practical strategies to navigate their grief journey of traumatic child loss.

(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:

Joycelynn’s website: LivingWholeWithGrief.com

Contact Joycelynn at: joycelynn@livingwholewithgrief.com

Join us for a Weekend of Hope in Wisconsin this August! Find out more here.

To get My Grief Journey for only $5 (through July) click here. (Be sure to check out My Grief Journey for Kids also.)

Birthdays:

Madeline Youngdahl was born on July 16 and is forever 14.

Jack Crean was born on July 16 and is forever 18.

Jimmy LaPlante was born on July 19 and is forever 39.

Paul Ortiz Jr. was born on July 19 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.

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.

July 9, 2024 by Laura Diehl 2 Comments

264: Our Journey of Faith Versus Fear and Doubt

After taking a month off for her sister’s illness and unexpected passing, Laura is back. In this episode, she discusses how faith and fear have the same root, and how the choice we make to lean into one or the other will have an affect on our journey of child loss.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Join us for a Weekend of Hope in Wisconsin this August! Find out more here.

To look at or purchase the hardcover full year Reflections of Hope book directly from the publisher (for a cheaper price than Amazon) click here.

To purchase specific monthly editions of Reflections of Hope click here.

Birthdays:

Allie Custer was born on June 12 and is forever 29.

Avery Gingerich was born on June 14 and bloomed on earth to blossom in heaven.

Emily Raquel Ponce Gallegos was born on June 15 and is forever 9 months.

Kari-Lee Venning (Birrell) was born on June 19 and is forever 25.

Alex Doyon was born on June 23 and is forever 30.

Hunter Josiah Whitney was born on June 25 and is forever 18.

Courtney Kolb was born on June 26 and is forever 23.

Lukas Christofferson was born on June 28 and is forever 19.

Dominic Cardenas was born on June 28 and is forever 24.

Elianne Andam was born on June 28 and is forever 15.

Robert “Bobby” Allen was born on July 2 and is forever 24.

Charlie Rhodes was born on July 10 and is forever 9.

Rachel Corn was born on July 10 and is forever 22.

Eric Breslau was born on July 11 and is forever 25.

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.

June 4, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

263: Thinking of My Child with Joy

When we first lose our child from this earth, memories bring stabbing pain, because we realize that is all we have now. We can’t make new memories. We feel like we will never be able to enjoy life again, even if we have other children, a wonderful spouse, or job or ministry we loved.

How can we possibly smile, or ever be happy again after our child dies? Just the thought of it can make us feel guilty. In today’s episode, Laura shares something that will help a bereaved parent think of their child with joy.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Don’t forget to check out the NEW June and July Editions of Reflections of Hope, especially if you have Kindle Unlimited.

Join us for a Weekend of Hope in Wisconsin this August! Find out more here.

Click here to become a financial partner and keep GPS Hope going strong.

To share the acronym of your child’s name, click here and scroll down to the comments.

To find out more about joining Dave and Laura next year (February of 2025) on The Grief Cruise, click here.

Birthdays:

James Manning was born on June 3 and is forever 2.

Mateo Montoya was born on June 5 and is forever 6 ½ months.

Kayla Ramos was born on June 7 and is forever 25.

Ocean Yohannes Emru Campbell was born on June 7 and is forever 23.

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.

May 29, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

262: Waiting to Be with My Child Again

In today’s episode, Laura shares how she begged God to end her life after the death of her daughter. Eventually Laura decided that she did not want to live out the rest of her life as the shell of a person just waiting to die.

As Laura shares her progression of going from wanting to die, to now living a life of meaning and purpose again, she does it in a way that brings hope to other pareavors, as we all wait to be with our child again.

Thank you to Craig and Michelle Enanoria, for sponsoring today’s episode in honor of their son, Kyle.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Find out more about joining us for a Weekend of Hope in Wisconsin this August!

Sponsor a podcast episode here.

Click here to become a financial partner and keep GPS Hope going strong.

Don’t forget to check out the NEW June Edition of Reflections of Hope, especially if you have Kindle Unlimited.

Check out Laura’s books.

To find out more about joining Dave and Laura next year (February of 2025) on The Grief Cruise, click here.

Birthdays:

Jessi Wilfong was born on May 26 and is forever 20.

Ian Martin was born on May 26 and is forever 43.

Andrew LaPlante was born on May 27 and is forever 24.

Jacob Campbell was born on May 27 and is forever 32.

Nathan Lee was born on May 28 and is forever 20.

Alayna Lisboa was born on May 29 and is forever 7 weeks.

Kyle Enanoria was born on May 30 and is forever 11.

Mark (Markie) Sweitzer was born on May 30 and is forever 29.

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.

May 21, 2024 by Laura Diehl Leave a Comment

261: When Will It Stop Hurting So Much?

Waiting can be one of the hardest and most exhausting things to do. As parents who have lost a child from this earth, two things we seem to be waiting on the most are for it to stop hurting so much, and obviously waiting to be with our child again.

This week Laura talks about waiting for it to stop hurting so much. Next week she will discuss waiting to be with our child again.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Please remember to give this podcast a review, letting other pareavors know why they should listen!

The following were not mentioned, but here are some things to check out.

Don’t forget to check out the May and June Editions of Reflections of Hope, especially if you have Kindle Unlimited.

Join us for a Weekend of Hope in Wisconsin this August! Find out more here.

To find out more about joining Dave and Laura next year (February of 2025) on The Grief Cruise, click here.

Birthdays:

Jason Turner was born on May 20 and is forever 36.

Zack Sexton was born on May 20 and is forever 36.

Isaiah Santell was born on May 22 and is forever 16.

Kyle Terry was born on May 24 and is forever 28.

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.