Heaven's Gain

Books

Empty Arms    Empty Arms by Sherokee Ilse.  A comprehensive , concise, and calming guide, is the first written material a newly bereaved parent should turn to when they learn their baby has died.  Unique and encouraging, it reaches out to all who have been touched by infant death or miscarriage. With compassion and sensitivity, the author, who has been there herself, offers practical suggestions and support for decision-making at the time of loss and help living the months and years that follow.  Whether the loss is recent or occurred years ago, Empty Arms will offer comfort and hope.  98 Pages. 5.5" (W) x 8.5" (H).                               $13		An Empty Cradle A Full Heart This book provides short reflections from mothers and fathers after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.    This collection of meditations interweaves the very real feelings of bereaved parents with Scipture passages that provide comfort, direction, and hope.   272 pages. Size  5" x 6" $11
Parenting A Grieving Child Drawing on personal experience and expert advice, author Mary DeTurris Poust offers a practical guide for parents helping children through the grieving process. Stories from real parents enhance the information and offer hope for healing. Written from a faith perspective, the book emphasizes the role of religion in grieving and healing. Rather than shield children from grief, parents learn to deal with their children’s emotions and help them to face the reality and finality of death and begin healing. Creative methods like journaling, storytelling, and drawing pictures help children to face their grief and move through its phases in healthy ways. Question and answer sections offer age-appropriate responses for parents discussing death with children. Also included are helpful tips for preparing children for funerals, grief-support resources, and suggested readings. 217 pages. Size  5.5" x 8". $13		We Had An Angel Instead We were Gonna have a Baby,  but We had an Angel Instead By Pat Schwiebert Illustrated by Taylor Bills We had an Angel Instead, the newest book from the creators of Tear Soup, is a children’s book told from a young child’s perspective about the excitement and plans for the coming baby, and the disappointment and sadness following the death of the baby. Beautiful ink and watercolor illustrations. 24 pages. Size  7" (H) x 5" (W). $8