EPISODE 4
In Episode 4, we are delighted to have author Courtney Mount join us to share her story. Courtney is a mom of nine, with one child, Millie, residing in Heaven. As Courtney talks about Millie’s cancer journey and homegoing, she gives us a glimpse into her own journey of grief and faith.
RESOURCES & LINKS
Millie Finds Her Miracle (for children and people of all ages!)
“In 2019, when my two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, I had no resources to explain her illness to her. When we were told she would not survive a year later, there were no books on how to explain death to a child in gentle, faith-filled terms. "Millie Finds Her Miracle" is a book that leads readers on Millie's journey as she searches everywhere for her miracle of healing. From her playground to the hospital, with people around the world praying, Millie ultimately finds her miracle in heaven. This book is instrumental to children facing their own death, siblings seeing death, parents walking with their child through death, and the numerous caregivers who assist in the end-of-life process. Very young children will love finding the butterfly hidden on each page and looking at the bright, simple illustrations.”
Embracing A Miracle: 21 Days to Aligning Your Faith with the Heart of God (21-day devotional)
Embracing a Miracle: Companion Journal Notebook with Scripture Verses (companion to the 21-day devotional)
Website: milliesmiracle.net
Courtney’s Bio:
Courtney Mount, a faith-based author and mother, experienced the devastation of child loss when her youngest child received a terminal cancer diagnosis. The pain of walking this journey with someone she loved motivated Courtney to share her story in a daily journal that has been read by thousands.
Ultimately, as Courtney has walked through her own pain, she has often been asked to share her hope and faith which continues to sustain her. She has been featured on many podcasts, guest blog posts, and as a venue speaker sharing both her daughter's story and her faith in Christ.
Early on after losing her daughter, she recognized a need for literature that guides a parent to prepare their child for death but can also be used by the numerous caregivers who assist in the end-of-life process. . From this need, "Millie Finds Her Miracle" was born. Courtney has a gentle way of writing that is appropriate for any aged person, combining a simple faith with things that a child would relate to.
Courtney and her husband David are parents to 8 other children besides Millie. She is currently a grandmother to 7. She enjoys rural farm life and home educating her children. You may read the detailed journal that Courtney kept during her daughter's illness and has continued to update with both her everyday life and grief walk on Facebook at MilliesMiracle2020.