Nursery of Heaven

Description

Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant loss in the Lives of the Saints and Today’s Parents

Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss happen more often than we realize, leaving many to suffer in isolation. This unique companion will help those grieving from child loss as they search for comfort and meaning. Couples will encounter the experiences of holy people who suffered loss, such as Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, St. Gianna Molla, and Servant of God Chiara Corbella Petrillo. Parents will also receive hope and consolation from firsthand stories of modern-day parents who have experienced similar losses.

In these moving and cathartic pages, you will explore:

• The importance of being patient with yourself in recovering from your trauma
• Ways to eliminate triggers and find solace in your pain
• The essence of mourning and the significance of even the briefest life
• How to find God amid your sufferings and begin to trust again
• Ten things not to say to someone who is grieving the loss of a child
• Four ways family and friends can support those who are suffering