In this episode, Dr. Sean and Candice Thompson share their journey of adoption, special needs, anticipatory loss, helping young siblings process grief, and following Jesus. Their third child, Moses, went to Heaven at the age of six, from a progressive lung disease.

As they share their story with transparency, they offer insights from their journey, and talk about spiritual truths that bring hope to all of us walking through earthly life.

Listen in today...you are going to be encouraged!

Have you ever wondered exactly what to expect if you come to an Our Hearts Are Home conference online or in person? How will it impact your grief journey?

In today's podcast, Gary and Laura House share the details of what you'll encounter if you come. Also in the podcast are the thoughts about the conference from Melanie DeSimone, Bob & Sharon Glazebrook, and Kirk & Lisa Thacker.

While not everyone can make it to the conference in person in Lynchburg, VA, everyone can join in online or participate through listening to the recordings. We believe it could be a pivotal moment in your grief journey. Visit ourheartsarehome.org/conference

Throughout the first few years of grief, you may wonder if things will ever change. Will I always feel this level of pain and grief? Does “grief brain” ever go away? Will I always suffer from insomnia, PTSD, etc.?In this webinar, bereaved parents who are many years down the road of loss will share helpful insights about the changes that take place through the years. We believe you’ll leave the webinar filled with encouragement and hope.Presenters: Gary & Laura House (https://www.ourheartsarehome.org)

and Brad & Jill Sullivan (https://www.whilewerewaiting.org)

In today's podcast, Russ and Nancy Sullivan share the story of their precious daughter, Amberly. For many years she suffered excruciating physical pain and the search for answers through new doctors and treatments was continuous. At the age of twenty-four, Amberly could not fight the battle any longer, and she went home to be with Jesus. As Russ and Nancy share their journey with honesty and transparency, they testify to the love and comfort that only Christ can give.

In today's podcast, Mary McNamera shares her journey of her son, Zack, and his homegoing four years ago from asthma. Mary shares with openness and honesty about the difficulty of grief, and offers more than a dozen resources that helped her find her footing in the midst of grief. Through all of the pain, she has seen the Lord strengthen her and give her His peace — a peace that “surpasses all understanding.”

In today's podcast, author, Pat Elsberry, shares her journey of grief after losing her beautiful daughter, Melanie. As Pat speaks, she gives insight into the devastating illness of addiction, and clearly communicates how the Lord has held and sustained her through each day.

In today's episode, Deb Rhodes shares her journey of loss. Her daughter, Natalie, at the age of thirty, went to Heaven after a battle with osteosarcoma. Then a few years later, Deb's thirty-eight-year-old son, David, was in a serious car accident and passed away shortly after. Through the unimaginable grief of losing both children, Deb has seen over and over, the faithfulness of God to carry her through. As she offers her insights and discoveries that she has found through suffering, you'll be encouraged in your own journey of grief.

On today's podcast, Judi Merriam, an author, speaker, actor, and Jenson's mom, shares her experience of loss and of the hope that she has found in Christ. With transparency and honesty, Judi discusses the difficult journey of loss; the wrestling with God, the searching for answers, the discovery of the truth of God's character and love. Her words bring great encouragement and hope to those who are grieving.