Cradled in Hope
Trusting Jesus to Heal Your Heart as He Holds Your Baby in Heaven—A Biblical Guide for Grieving Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss
About
Real hope for your broken heart
When you lose your precious baby, your heart is shattered, and your life is forever changed. Overwhelmed with grief, you may feel abandoned by God, question His goodness, and wonder how you can possibly move forward.
Ashley Opliger has been right where you are. She wrestled with the same anguished thoughts and deep pain when her daughter, Bridget, was born into Heaven at twenty-four weeks into her first pregnancy. Amid her sorrow, she leaned on her faith in God to not only heal her heart, but to change her life--and the lives of others.
On the pages of this compassionate book, Ashley creates a safe place for you to cry, to ask why, and to bring your sadness, anger, shame, and hopelessness to the One who can hold it all--Jesus. She gently guides you on a journey to trust Him to heal your heart, restore your joy, and use your grief for good.
Ashley, like a good friend, shares practical wisdom no matter where you are in your grief--whether it's been days, months, or even years since you lost your baby. She will hold your hand and point you to the hope of Heaven, where one day Jesus will reunite you with your baby for all of eternity. For now, He cradles you hope as He cradles your baby in Heaven.
Endorsements
"Cradled in Hope beautifully weaves together the emotional pain of miscarriage and stillbirth with the comforting presence of God. Ashley's book is a heartfelt reminder that healing and hope are found in His embrace. This tender guide is for anyone seeking peace while they grieve. It is a great joy to know resources, such as this must-read book, exist to care for women."
Sarah Philpott, bestselling author of books, including Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss
"Beautifully pointing the hurting heart to the hope of the Gospel, Ashley Opliger's Cradled in Hope gently (yet powerfully) carries the reader toward the promise of healing Jesus offers and His promised presence in the midst of such a painful season. I experienced my own miscarriages over fifteen years ago, and I still found Ashley's inspired words deeply moving. Cradled in Hope is a gift to those who are ready to trust Jesus to heal their hearts as He holds their babies in Heaven, and it is a much-needed resource for the body of Christ."
Becky Thompson, USA TODAY bestselling author
"Cradled in Hope is a compassionate and faith-filled resource for anyone grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Ashley Opliger not only tenderly weaves encouragement and biblical hope into each page, but also provides practical guidance for navigating grief. This book is a comforting companion, reminding readers that even in sorrow, there is hope."
Julie Busler, Bible teacher, speaker, and author of Joyful Sorrow and Hopeful Sorrow
"Ashley Opliger meets grieving mothers in the darkness of pregnancy and infant loss and shines the light of hope. She approaches the heartbreaking and traumatic realities of loss with candor while boldly proclaiming Jesus. Cradled in Hope weaves together hurt and healing in a profoundly beautiful way."
Jenny Albers, author of Courageously Expecting: 30 Days of Encouragement for Pregnancy After Loss
"Cradled in Hope is a tender, truth-filled guide for every mother who has faced the unbearable sorrow of losing a baby. With deep compassion and unwavering faith, Ashley invites grieving moms into a sacred space where their pain is acknowledged, their babies are remembered, and their hearts are gently led to Jesus. She writes like a trusted friend sitting beside you--listening, understanding, and reminding you that while grief is heavy, hope is always within reach. As someone who has walked the painful road of baby loss, I am profoundly grateful for this book. It is a gift to any mother searching for comfort, a firm foundation of faith, and the promise that she is not alone. Ashley's words are a light in the darkness, pointing every hurting heart to the One who cradles both us and our babies in His arms."
Jennie Parks, executive director of Hope Mommies
"Ashley Opliger is the compassionate friend we all need in grief--holding your hand with understanding and care while continually pointing to the unshakable hope we have in Christ. This book is a beautiful biblical companion, filled with truth, comfort, and hope on every page."
Kristin Hernandez, host of the Hope Mommies Podcast and author of Sunlight in December: A Mother's Story of Finding the Goodness of God in the Storm of Grief
The Author
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Jeanize Cilliers Photography Ashley Opliger
Ashley Opliger is the founder and executive director of Bridget's Cradles, a national nonprofit that provides hope and healing to over 30,000 bereaved families each year. Host of the award-winning podcast Cradled in Hope, she's been a media guest and...
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