Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Janet Boxx, a mother who has faced indescribable trauma and loss in her family. Janet shares her profound journey, beginning with the stillbirth of her son, Cole, the developmental disorders of her daughters Gracen and Katie, the tragic loss of her daughters Bethany and Katie in a car accident, and the impact of Gracen's resulting disabilities.

Through her story, Janet emphasizes the importance of reconciling grief with faith and how she uses her pain to educate others about loss, child disability, and trauma. She runs a blog, speaks in defensive driving classes, and facilitates biblical grief support groups. Janet's vulnerability about her struggles is a testament to the healing she has found in Jesus. No matter how deep the pain, Janet exemplifies that hope still exists.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Navigating multiple traumas/losses
• Do I have PTSD?
• Feeling invalidated by others
• Spoon theory, emotional energy, and how it relates to grief
• The importance of Scripture in our healing
• Reaching acceptance/approval of God's choices
• Trusting in God's sovereignty (this is hard!)
• Physical protection vs. spiritual protection
• Jesus' love for us demonstrated on the cross
• "Suffering well" for the Kingdom

• EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
[www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode56]

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Join us for a hope-filled conversation with Caleb and Stefanie Rouse, relationship mentors and digital creators who focus on guiding couples toward faith-based, resilient relationships. Caleb and Stefanie share their personal journey of loss, having unexpectedly lost their twin sons, Shiloh and Asher, after years of praying and hoping to grow their family. Despite their heartbreak, they invited God into their pain and allowed Him to heal their hearts. Now, they help other couples find hope, joy, and love in their marriages.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Worshiping God in loss and sorrow
• Jesus' realness in moments of pain
• Processing grief (and differences between spouses)
• Wanting to hide and feel shame (and how these are attacks from the enemy)
• The importance of a funeral or memorial service for your baby
• How God weaves babies in our wombs (and why their spirits live forever)
• Using our broken stories for His glory
• Openly talking about our babies in Heaven
• Fixing our eyes on Heaven
• How to feel safe, seen, and loved by your spouse
• Why toxic thoughts wreak havoc in marriage
• The power of persistent prayer

• EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
[www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode55]

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This is a special bonus episode highlighting the program from the Wave of Light event that Bridget's Cradles hosted in Wichita, Kansas on October 15, 2024, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

In this episode, we shared:

• The program and announcements from our Wave of Light 2024 event
• Emcee Scott Evans and Pastor John Carney's remarks and Ashley Opliger's speech from the event
• A thank you to our generous corporate and memorial sponsors
• A special guitar solo by Steve Golik, Ashley’s Dad, titled “Bridget’s Ballad” played in his honor
• Josh Sander’s musical performance at Wave of Light
• Reading of Names of Babies in Heaven (for families that registered/attended or sponsored the event)

EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://www.bridgetscradles.com/post/waveoflight2024

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