Hannah's Hope: Seeking God's Heart in the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage, & Adoption Loss

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Hannah's Hope was a wonderful resource. Reading the book, during my darkest hours of infertility, gave me hope and encouragement. It is nice to see a Christian resource book!!!

This book was very well written and easy to read. I love that it lead me through Hannah's journey, that in many ways is similar to my own. My family members also appreciated reading this book to better understand my struggle and how best to love me through it.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that is struggling with any type of fertility issues or pregnancy loss. No matter where you are in your struggle, it can give you much needed perspective and guide you into seeking God's will for your life, wherever it may lead you. This book has done wonders for us.

This book was amazing, Jennifer was completely open about what she was feeling through her infertility. She expressed feelings I was to scared to say myself. Knowing someone else that has experienced the heart ache of infertility, and the faith of waiting on the LORD, and the strength the LORD provides when you ask; has had a huge impact on me through my journey. Her book was inspired by the LORD, her words hit me to the core, and I was renewed to endure, and in my waiting and listening I have the family the LORD meant for me to have all along, 3 beautiful children adopted from the foster system. Thank you Jennifer, your obedience in the midst of your pain reached out to me and helped me to trust longer and wait on HIM. Psalm 113:9 "He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD"

This book was so helpful to me on my journey through IF. I was so down and feeling like I was the only one in the world suffering in this way, boy was I wrong. Alhough no one every goes through the exact same journey, the feelings and emotional highs and lows seem to be similar. Hannah's Hope is a great resource for those of you seeking comfort on your journey!

This is a must read for anyone struggling with infertility or child loss. Reading Jennifer's words is like sitting down for a comforting chat with an understanding friend. Most importantly for me was that Jennifer helped direct my thoughts to the One who truly understands - the God of all comfort. I highly recommend this book.

This book is great for anyone that is personally struggling with or that knows anyone dealing with infertility issues. It gives the perspective of someone that's gone through it, as well as some good Bible verses to read and notes to burden bearers on how to deal with loved ones experiencing infertility.

It took me several months to read this book, but when the holy spirit lead me to finally read it, I found it to be very inspirational. The author of the book gives her own personal experience with infertility, miscarriage, and adoption lost. She does not use a lot of medical jargon, like others I have read. She provides a true and real life look at the struggles attached to longing for a child. I found this book to be very comforting and encouraging.

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    Tell us a little about yourself.  I grew up dreaming of a large family. But dreams and reality don't always mesh. Chronic illness, the diagnosis of infertility, recurrent miscarriages and many unsuccessful attempts to adopt, caused me to question my faith and stuggle with deep depression. I became angry with God, bitter and disconnected from the world around me, even entertaining thoughts of suicide for a season. After much work on my hard heart, the Lord eventually broke through my bitterness and did an awsome thing with my humble desire to start a "small, local support group" back in 1994. Hannah's Prayer Ministries, where I served on the Board of Directors from 1995-2003 and now carry the title of director emeritus, has grown into an international ministry reaching tens of thousands of hurting families. Following ten years and ten losses (three miscarriages and adoption attempts), my husband and I are inexpressibly thankful for the two living children God has added to our family. While motherhood is a blessing I do not take for granted, I have learned through infertility and loss that my value as a woman does not come from my reproductive nor parenting abilities, but in Christ alone.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  In the midst of our struggles I often felt very alone, both in my circle of friends and in my relationship with God. In fact, I felt mistreated and abandoned by Him. But even when I doubted His love and accused Him of horrible things, He ultimately proved Himself faithful to carry us through these painful years. I want every family struggling through such dark waters of grief to know that you are not alone! The incredible reality of God's love is a Father who willing faced the death of His only Child to pay the price of my eternal adoption. If He went to such great sorrow and pain to build His family, He surly understands what I am walking through as I struggle to grow mine! As someone who has "been there," I want to walk alongside women in this struggle and tell them the words I needed to hear. "Even if you can't feel God right now, He is here. He does love you and He does care. It's ok to be angry with Him; He's big enough to handle everything you can throw at Him. But keep taking your pain to Him, don't run away and try to hide from Him or the pain will only continue to fester deeper and deeper in your heart."

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  My prayer for this book is that woman grieving over empty arms: will learn that they are not alone; will understand that their pain is valid while learning God honoring ways to cope with the emotions of this journey; will discover that the Father who perhaps seems cruel, unjust or unloving right now, truly does understand this sorrow and personally care about the anguish; and will find hope to draw the next breath. I also seek to help encourage and educate our "burden bearers," those God calls to come alongside and support hurting hearts in this journey, with clear and applicable ways to live with their grieving loved ones in an understanding way.

    Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists?  My primary influence for this book is the Biblical story of Hannah, found in First Samuel, chapters 1 and 2. I had initially loathed this story as it seemed Hannah's example was always being thrown in my face as proof that God would give me a child if I just had "enough faith" like Hannah. But I eventually learned to love this woman and gleaned so many encouraging lessons from her life. Debra Bridwell, author of "The Ache for a Child" was a key person God used to get my attention and let me know that He did listen and did hear in the midst of my journey. Without her honest and life-changing book, I would not be where I am today. Other authors that have greatly impacted me have been Sandra Glahn, author of "When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden" and "Infertility Companion," Kathe Wunnenberg, author of "Grieving the Child I Never Knew," John MacArthur for his book "Safe In the Arms of God," and Jan Frank for "A Graceful Waiting." My all-time favorite fiction author is Janette Oke. I also enjoy Beverly Lewis, Jane Peart, Lori Wick and several others. My favorite music artist is Steven Curtis Chapman. Other groups I especially enjoy are Sierra and Point of Grace, along with the praise music of Hillsong.

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