Rachelle J. Christensen - Lost Children: Coping with Miscarriage for Latter-Day Saints

PRAISE FOR LOST CHILDREN

Rachelle offers insight and reassurance for those who have suffered miscarriage, and guidance for those desiring to comfort their loved ones. She emphasizes that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, despite the trials we face.

Richard Paul Evans,

New York Times Bestselling Author

of The Christmas Box

In a religion centered on the family unit, challenges with fertility and pregnancies are often cause for even more heartbreak and uncertainty. The title of this book, for me, had a double meaning; Lost Children in regard to the prayed for children we are unable to raise due to miscarriage or inability to conceive, but also the feeling for the parents who might feel they have become Lost Children to their Father in Heaven. It is so difficult to have faith in a plan that sometimes leaves us wounded to our core. Rachelle Christensen has done a wonderful job of not only honestly telling her story, but gathering generations worth of information that helps lead us to our own understanding of the trials we as women often face in our goal of having a family. Beautifully written and tactfully approached, Lost Children is a wonderful resource to those women whose hearts are broken; as well as providing assistance for those aching to offer comfort in a situation that often seems comfortless.

Any woman that has lost a child and felt that she too has been lost along the way, will find comfort, security, and hope within the pages of this book.

Josi S. Kilpack,

Author of Unsung Lullaby

As a licensed professional counselor, Ive had the privilege of working with many people over the past twenty-eight years and Ive always found the most challenging situations are those involving good people trying to cope with the personal loss of a loved one. I believe the saddest cases are those involving a miscarriage. In her book, Lost Children: Coping with Miscarriage, author Rachelle Christensen offers help to those who have suffered with this tragedy, as well as rendering sound advice for those wanting to help, but who are not sure what to do or say.

Written through the experience of having endured the heartbreak of a miscarriage, Ms. Christensen guides the reader through an empathic trail of understanding and hope. Filled with the reassurance offered by the gospel of Jesus Christ, Ms. Christensen helps us understand Gods greater picture and the security and love which is found in trusting Him to make all things right in the end.

Lost Children: Coping with Miscarriage is one of those high quality reference books that belongs on every therapists book shelf. It is an excellent gift for every woman who has been called upon to endure such a deep, personal loss. Additionally, church leaders will find this book to be a great source of understanding into the needs and pains of women struggling with a miscarriage.

I intend to utilize this book in my practice and highly recommend it as a source of help and comfort. Anyone who reads her compassionate account will gain insights into this area of emotional and personal tragedy which is all too often neglected.

Russell Beck,

LPC & Licensed Designated Examiner

for the State of Utah

As a woman who has gone through miscarriage herself, author Rachelle Christensen knows what shes talking about. With facts, gospel insight, experience, and compassion, Lost Children provides understanding and help to those coping with the very real emotions that accompany miscarriage. It is a wonderful resource not only for those who have had a miscarriage, but also for those who have a loved one dealing with it.

Jaime Theler,

author of Enjoying the Journey

and coauthor of Parenting the Ephraims Child

Coping with Miscarriage

for Latter-day Saints

Other Works by Rachelle

The Soldiers Bride

Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things (Wedding Planner

Mysteries #1)

Veils and Vengeance (#2)

Proposals and Poison (#3)

Wrong Number

Caller ID

Novellas:

Silver Cascade Secrets

Hope for Christmas: An Echo Ridge Romance

The Kiss Thief: An Echo Ridge Romance

Double Take

Nonfiction:

What Every 6th Grader Needs to Know: 10 Secrets to Connect Moms & Daughters

Coping with Miscarriage

for Latter-day Saints

Rachelle J. Christensen

With Foreword by W. Lawrence Warner, MD

LOST CHILDREN

2016 Peachwood Press LLC,

Rachelle J. Christensen

Second Edition

All rights reserved.

Original Cover Design: Steven Novak

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Interior Design: Bob Houston eBook Formatting

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This is not an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinions and views expressed herein belong solely to the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions or views of the church.

Disclaimer: The advice contained herein may not be suitable for every situation. This work is sold with the understanding that the Author and Publisher are not engaged in rendering professional services regarding health, medical treatments, counseling, etc. Advice given should not be taken as expert instruction or commands. Neither the Author nor the Publisher shall be liable for damages arising herefrom. The reader is responsible for his or her own actions.

ISBN-13: 978-0692728796

ISBN-10: 0692728791

Published by Peachwood Press, June 2016