Resources

Here are our carefully chosen, very favorite resources.  They have been soothing balm to our aching hearts in the last several years.

Books

• “I Will Carry You” by Angie Smith – Carrying a baby with health problems, trusting God in the midst, trusting God after loss.
• “A Grief Observed” by C.S. Lewis–  Short and honest.  Helpful in giving freedom to many feelings we have as we grieve.
• “Holding onto Hope” by Nancy Guthrie– This is a great book that follows the story of Job in the bible, yet it is so practical and easy to read.  I like the way it is divided into short chapters on different topics. We were blessed to meet Nancy and her husband David at a Respite Retreat that they hosted in TN.  Find out more here: http://www.nancyguthrie.com/
• “The One Year Book of Hope” by Nancy Guthrie– This is a daily devotional that is topical by week for the year.  So encouraging, challenging, and truth-telling.
• “Celebrating Pregnancy Again” by Franchesca Cox– This is a short, practical book that helps dispel fears, validates the myriad of feeling you may have, and gives practical tips for bonding with your next baby during pregnancy.
• “Permission to Mourn” by Tom Zuba
• “Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering” by Timothy Keller
• “Still” by Tiffany Nardoni–  This is a beautiful memoir written by my dear friend.

Blogs & Websites

• Scribbles and Crumbs– This mama is near to my heart.  She writes in such encouraging and touching ways, and glorifies God in the midst.
• Hopemommies.org–  Tons of excellent resources from Hope Mommies.  So scriptural and pointing back to the truth.  They also have a yearly retreat in TX.
• Griefshare.org– Sign up for the daily email encouragement. There are also support groups that meet at churches across the country.
• Through the Lens Podcast – This is a great resource by two moms that I know well.
• Laurel Box – This is an excellent online store for bereavement gifts.