Book - Contribute Stories of Hope
I started writing a book about "Children Of Hope". I am really excited about the idea and look forward to this endeavor. As inadequate as I am, I do feel the Lord's hand in my writing which gives me peace. This is a brief idea of the book: People form hopes at different stages of life. Some dreams begin in adolescence, others when married and others during pregnancy or adoption. Although these dreams begin at different stages, it is certain we all want the best for our children, family members and friends. We want them to have a happy, healthy and successful life. At some point our hopes will collide with reality. Some dreams are lost during miscarriage, a health diagnosis, accident, bad decisions or misfortune. My dreams collided with reality during my second and third pregnancies. I was blessed with a healthy child, than a child with a severe heart defect and recently a stillborn with neurological complications. Many of my initial hopes and dreams for Tyler and Carl, my second and third sons, were traded in for very different, yet marvelous hopes and dreams. At times I was given no hope for my children and told to terminate the pregnancies. I want this book to show that all children of God are blessed with a special and unique mission and that there is never reason to give up hope. I know that countless stories can help strengthen, teach and uplift others. I would like to write chapters covering different stories and experiences of how someone impacted your family. If you or anyone you know would like to contribute to this book or have any ideas please let me know. I know that this book will only be possible with the help and insight of others. Feel free to pass this on via email or post it on your blog, web-page, etc. The title, Children of Hope, comes from my third pregnancy. I would often hear in prayer and reflection that this baby was a baby of hope. For months, I interpreted this as having a healthy child. As testing indicated major neurological problems, I began to understand the true meaning of this as seen through spiritual eyes. Carl, my baby of hope, was born stillborn on Christmas morning, further testifying of what it means to have a child of hope. His short life gives me and many others hope of the atonement and eternal families only possible through Christ. In my opinion, this is one of the greatest hopes and blessings that a mother can receive in this life from her child. If you have any ideas, suggestions or would like to share a story please email childofhope1@gmail.com 1. The family unit - hopes, dreams, etc. prior to the diagnosis 2. Diagnosis or Event - where, when, how, age, prognosis 3. Initial Feelings & Emotions for all involved 4. Treatment Plan or Effects (behavioral, emotional, physical), duration, etc. 5. Journey of Hope - growth, changes, realizations, peace, faith, post feelings and emotions, a specific event or day 6. Current Day - achievements, family unit, etc. |
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