When a baby is born after a pregnancy loss, it is often called a “rainbow baby”. We all know one child can never replace another, and it certainly does not remove the grief of the child who was conceived but is not here with us. However, most will agree that there is an ache that has been filled in having a baby after that devastating loss. But what about the parents who have a pregnancy loss and there is no rainbow baby? In today’s interview, Laura talks with Shelley Hitz, who lives that out with words of comfort, hope and encouragement of all the blessings God still has for those who find themselves in the same place, or anyone who has lost a child.  October is Pregnancy Loss awareness month, and GPS Hope wants to acknowledge those parents who have lost a child, but their grief is often downplayed or ignored. We see you, we hear you, and we hurt with you.  Shelley Hitz is an award-winning and best-selling author of over 40 books. However, most importantly she is a wife, daughter, sister, friend and follower of Christ. She has been ministering alongside her husband, CJ, since 1998 and her main passion is to share God’s truth and the freedom in Christ she has found with others. She does this through her books, websites and speaking engagements.  Shelley’s openness and vulnerability as she shares her own story of hope and healing through her book, Broken Crayons Still Color, will inspire and encourage you. (Note: The views and opinions of our guests outside of this podcast may not be in agreement with GPS Hope.) Links Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Shelley online and download all the book extras at www.BrokenCrayonsBook.com Find out more about the full program of Christian Book Academy here.    Check out some of Shelley’s writing workshops here. Get Shelley’s book Kingdom Writers here. Click here to get your copy of Reflections of Hope: Daily Readings for Bereaved Parents (November Edition). Find out more about how to join Dave and Laura on The Grief Cruise this coming February here. Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Carissa Ellen Hunsaker was born on October 19 and left us at age 1. Samuel (Sam) Buss was born on October 19 and left us at age 21. Matthew Anthony Sulikowski was born on October 22 and left us at age 36. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child’s name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.