Grieving the Child I Never Knew: A Devotional Companion for Comfort in the Loss of Your Unborn Or Newly Born Child

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Zondervan, 2001 - Family & Relationships - 160 pages

When the anticipation of your child's birth turns into the grief of miscarriage, tubal pregnancy, stillbirth, or early infant death, no words on earth can ease your loss. But there is strength and encouragement in the wisdom of others who have been there and found that God's comfort is real. Having experienced three miscarriages and the death of an infant son, Kathe Wunnenberg knows the deep anguish of losing a child. Grieving the Child I Never Knew was born from her personal journey through sorrow. It is a wise and tender companion for mothers whose hearts have been broken--mothers like you whose dreams have been shattered and who wonder how to go on. This devotional collection will help you grieve honestly and well. With seasoned insights and gentle questions, it invites you to present your hurts before God, and to receive over time the healing that He alone can--and will--provide. Each devotion includes: * Scripture passage and prayer * "Steps Toward Healing" questions * Space for journaling Readings for holidays and special occasions also included

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Contents

Acknowledgment s
9
Seven Ways to use the Book
13
Readings for Special Dayj S orNeeds
15
Introduction
17
HIDING
21
HideandSeek
23
Journey to the Hiding Place
26
Facing the Truth
29
FORGIVING
79
Hidden Unforgiveness
81
Forgiving Others
84
Journey to the Snowdrift of Forgiving Yourself
89
Forgiving God
93
Receiving the Gift of Forgiveness
97
Who Do You Say That I Am?
103
Hell Meet You Where You Are
106

From Minimizing to Validating
33
Missing in Action
36
SUFFERING
39
Nothing to Show for My Loss
41
Journey Through the Darkness of Depression
44
The Empty Frame
48
HappySad Days
52
Husbands and Wives Grieve Differently
55
QUESTIONING
59
Drowning in the Sea of Why
61
Why Am I So Angry?
64
Why Do I Feel So Guilty?
69
God Where Are You?
72
Jesus Has a Rocking Chair
76
Journey Through the Seasons of Friendship
110
Playmates in Heaven
114
Its PitcherFilling Time
117
SEEKING
121
Seeing Beyond Your Cloud of Loss
123
Do You Want to Get Well?
127
Holding Hands with Your Future
130
Journey Through the Gallery of Praise
135
Seeking Others Before You Beside You Behind You
138
Ill Know My Child in Heaven
142
SHARING YOUR STORY145s
145
Suggested Resource
151
Support Organizations
154
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Kathe Wunnenberg is the founder and president of Hopelifters Unlimited. She is a speaker, writer, leader, and connector known for her ability to offer creative solutions for real life problems. The author of Grieving the Loss of a Loved One and Grieving the Child I Never Knew, Kathe lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her family. Connect with Kathe at www.hopelifters.com

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