WATCH BELOW TO HEAR A LITTLE ABOUT THE BOOK, OUR HEART FOR THIS PROJECT, AND WHAT WE HOPE THIS BOOK WILL ACCOMPLISH.
BIG THANKS TO CHRIS STETSON FOR THE VIDEO.
The Bourne's share about their new book... RELEASING TODAY!
Joy Comes in the Morning is AVAILABLE TOMORROW for Pre-Order!
We are so pleased to announce that Joy Comes in the Morning is available for pre-order TOMORROW, March 1st!
Learn more below and click here to get the inside scoop about our adult coloring book for infant loss and miscarriage.
Meet the artists! That's right! We teamed up with artists, friends, moms and dads from across the country who have experienced loss or have a heart for families who go through it. Together, we want to encourage and uplift anyone suffering the loss of a baby- from "chemical pregnancy" to stillbirth or death of an infant. One of my favorite things about this book is that it's a collection of all different styles. Some are artists and designers by trade and some for fun, we have Etsy shop owners, artistic dads, friends who simply believed in this project... and then there are just crafty moms like me and my bestie who wanted to share our hearts through a page or two. It's perfectly imperfect. And each and every page points to hope, to comfort, to Jesus.
If you order March 1st, make sure and use our discount code "JOY20" to receive 20% off!
100% of the profit will go into I Am Fruitful so that we can continue creating programs and resources for this community.
Pregnancy Loss Journey Podcast
I'm so honored to have been interviewed by the lovely Christy of the Pregnancy Loss Journey Podcast.
In this episode I share briefly about our own delayed fertility and miscarriages. Here are a few things we dig into:
- choosing faith over fear
- hope in the waiting
- what do we have faith in?
- managing emotions
- accountability
- redemption for loss
If you need a little hope in your struggle... have a listen.
Psalm 126:5-6 (NLT)
"Those who plant in tears
will harvest with shouts of joy.
They weep as they go to plant their seed,
but they sing as they return with the harvest."
Get Involved and GIVE Today!
I'm so thrilled to announce that we have opened up a GIVING option on our website! Many of you have asked how you can support us, and although there are many ways, now you can support our ministry financially!
I've never been good at asking for money. Whether it was raising support for a mission trip or asking for help for something else. So although this is a huge stretch for me to open our non-profit up for receiving donations, it's not about me! (I mean, get over myself, right?!) When people are asking how and where they can give... it's time to make it possible! This ministry is something God put on our hearts, and we trust that He'll take care of every financial need. If He wants us to begin or expand a new project, we are confident that He will provide for it!!
I want to share one of the things that the Lord has put on our hearts at I Am Fruitful. We have a dream that anytime we receive news of a miscarriage or infant loss (and it's truly sad how often this happens), we could send a small but meaningful support package in the mail to the grieving mom or couple. We want to let them know that someone cares, that there's a community of people (YOU) that desires to support them, that they are not alone, and that they WILL get through this! Visions of our support package include a signed letter acknowledging their loss, a small gift, scriptures and resources to help get through the difficult time. And if funding becomes available, we'd love to send them Joy Comes in the Morning: Coloring Through Infant Loss and Miscarriage!
That's just one of the many ways your financial contribution will support couples in a tangible way!
Thank you for giving today! ANY amount is appreciated! I love the wording of Deuteronomy 16:17 in the Message Version, "each man must bring as much as he can manage, giving generously in response to the blessings of God, your God." Each person should give as they are able, and according to what he has to give. Your gift will help to bring hope and healing to families!
We don't give in order to receive, of course. However, Billy and I (Lauren) pray a special blessing on each and every gift that is given. The Bible says to give and it will be given to you! We pray that your generosity would be blessed 10 times over and that we would be excellent stewards of each financial contribution received. We're dreamers, my friends! We have big dreams of what we can do, and quite honestly, if God wants to bring those dreams to life, the money will never get in the way! So, if you feel led to give, I pray you are blessed immensely! If you want to support or get involved in other ways, this list will get you going in the right direction:
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!
- IDEAS: Send us YOUR ideas! We're open to product ideas as well as ideas for how to serve you and this community. Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
- VOLUNTEER: Do you have administrative or graphics skills as well as the free time to offer support? We're looking for volunteers to help with day-to-day tasks! Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
- TESTIMONY: Share your testimony for our "Stories" page HERE!
- CONTENT: We're always open to new content (blog posts, songs, sermons, anything) that might encourage this community! Send it over! Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
- COLLABORATE: Have an Etsy Shop, small business, or organization and want to work together? We LOVE collaborating, speaking, and teaching!! Click HERE!
- RETREATS: We are looking at retreat locations across the U.S. If you have a summer or rental property that you're willing to let us use, please contact us! (Really, you'll be our best friend) Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
- COLORING BOOK: Coming SOON! If you have a store or business and would like to sell these, let us know! Email lauren@iamfruitful.org
- GIVEAWAYS: Donate a product or service for a Giveaway! We'd be honored to facilitate this! Click HERE!
Thanks again for supporting us financially and getting involved!
*If you are giving an amount larger than $100 please email lauren@iamfruitful.org for instructions on how to give.
Lately on Instagram
A Podcast Interview about Miscarriage, Grief, and Faith
I'm so honored to have been interviewed on the Holistic Fertility and Wellness Podcast with Stephanie Risinger. In this interview I share our personal story of loss and our struggle to conceive. We also discuss grief, faith, and I share valuable suggestions for how to support couples experiencing miscarriage.
Click HERE to listen and be encouraged! You are not alone.
Design contest!
Believe Despite: A Story of Hope, Loss, & Extreme Faith
I sat down the other day with an amazing woman, Elisa Rumbo, who bravely shared her story with me. She struggled through 15 years of infertility, PCOS, 9 miscarriages, the devastating loss of her infant daughter, and yet she believed despite. She believed that the Lord would make her a mother!
If you are struggling with infertility or loss, you HAVE to hear her story. Her perspective is so wise, unique, and encouraging. She will, without a doubt, re-ignite your faith, remind you who our God is, and provide that extra jolt of hope you need to make it through the next hurdle in your own journey.
Please note: We operate with a volunteer staff, and we currently ship on Tuesdays and Fridays! :) P.S. our shipping gals are rock stars, so we get your products out as quickly as possible!
A meaningful gift for every mom after the loss of a baby.
We call this a box of tangible hope. Our heart behind this gift is that she would know she’s not alone. That God sees her. That her friends care and that she WILL get through this.
Each Hope Box includes one:
I am Fruitful branded Journal
Pair of fuzzy socks
Bath Salts
Plantable Remembrance Card
Oil Roller
Set of Prayer Cards
A letter with links to free resources and continuing support
Please Note: Colors of product will vary