42 | Radical Life Change after Stillbirth | Matt and Haley Phillips
10/01/23 • 62 min
Join us for a conversation with Matt and Haley Phillips about how God radically changed their lives after the loss of their baby boy, Fletcher. From quitting a job to downsizing their house to starting a nonprofit, the Lord shifted their lives in a huge way. Matt and Haley started a nonprofit in their son's name called The Fletcher Foundation. Their mission is to walk alongside families who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth, particularly by providing financial assistance for medical bills related to their loss.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Being young in marriage and experiencing pregnancy loss
- How to show up for someone who has lost a baby in practical ways
- The importance of proximity and presence in the midst of suffering
- Scripture as a balm to the soul
- Advice for bereaved dads on how to be vulnerable in your grief
- Processing grief differently in marriage
- Allowing God to radically change your life after loss
- Channeling your grief for good
- The story of the Fletcher Foundation and what they do
- Our babies in Heaven are still arrows in our quiver
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Join us for a conversation with Matt and Haley Phillips about how God radically changed their lives after the loss of their baby boy, Fletcher. From quitting a job to downsizing their house to starting a nonprofit, the Lord shifted their lives in a huge way. Matt and Haley started a nonprofit in their son's name called The Fletcher Foundation. Their mission is to walk alongside families who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth, particularly by providing financial assistance for medical bills related to their loss.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Being young in marriage and experiencing pregnancy loss
- How to show up for someone who has lost a baby in practical ways
- The importance of proximity and presence in the midst of suffering
- Scripture as a balm to the soul
- Advice for bereaved dads on how to be vulnerable in your grief
- Processing grief differently in marriage
- Allowing God to radically change your life after loss
- Channeling your grief for good
- The story of the Fletcher Foundation and what they do
- Our babies in Heaven are still arrows in our quiver
EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode42
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41 | Facing a Life-Limiting Diagnosis in Pregnancy with Hope and Grace | KC Tregoning
KC Tregoning is a bereaved mom who found out about Bridget’s Cradles after receiving a tiny knit heart in the delivery room. KC attended her first Hope Online support group with us just one month after Alan had passed.
KC lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, Matt, and their three fur babies. She is the proud mom of Alan who reigns in Heaven. After a turbulent pregnancy, KC and Matt found out at their 31-week appointment that their son, Alan, had a condition that was not compatible with life.
KC is passionate about spreading awareness for families facing life-limiting pregnancies. She loves sharing Alan's story and how God walked alongside them throughout their journey.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Navigating a life-limiting diagnosis in pregnancy
- Choosing life even when the doctors encourage termination
- Bonding with your baby during pregnancy
- Picture taking after delivery
- Recommended resources & organizations for life-limiting diagnoses
- Community and walking alongside other women who have experienced loss
- Pursuing adoption after loss
- Grieving and planning for your baby’s first Heaven Day
- The importance of attending a Christ-centered support group
- Faith-based counseling
- God’s presence in grief and how good can come from this
EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode41
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43 | Living Waters for Deep Waves of Grief | Lianna Davis
Join us for a conversation with Lianna Davis, bereaved mom, and author of Made for a Different Land. Lianna shares her story of losing her daughter, Noelle, at 42 weeks in her first pregnancy. Trusting in God's sovereignty, Lianna found hope in the living waters of Jesus as she navigated the deep waves of grief.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Wanting to go to Heaven to be with your child
- Asking theological questions after losing a baby like,
- "How could a good God allow my baby to die?"
- God's original plan for babies and why sin broke His perfect design
- The kindness and mercy of Jesus to choose to die for us
- The good news of the Gospel for the grieving mom
- Getting unstuck in your grief and releasing your sorrow
- Entering into deep emotions in the presence of Jesus
- Why grief connects us to our babies and how to move forward
- Is it okay to laugh and smile when you're grieving?
- All about her book, Made for a Different Land
- How to take comfort in God's sovereignty and plan for your life
- The hard but beautiful work of sanctification
EPISODE SHOW NOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode43
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