Archway of Hope is a nonprofit organization that offers help and hope to people who have lost someone too early.
March 19, 2026 | 6:30PM at the Waco Hippodrome Theater
Lauren Abendschein shares her story with honesty, vulnerability, and quiet strength. She opens up about the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, the weight of unanswered questions, and what it means to carry grief while still showing up for everyday life. Lauren speaks to the dreams that begin the moment you find out you are expecting, and the silence that follows when those dreams are suddenly gone. She reflects on motherhood, resilience, and the space between fear and hope, offering a perspective shaped by both loss and healing. Her story is a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, love does not disappear, and light can still find its way in.
This post was written by Heidi Mayer about the life and loss of her precious daughter, Mairyn. July 21, 2004 - November 24, 2016
This was written by Paul Allison, one of our lifetime best friends. Paul has a pastor's heart and offers sound advice on ways to comfort someone who has suffered loss and is grieving.
Dreams are powerful, especially when you get a "visit" from someone you desperately miss. This dream, complete with a hug and hope, was from February of 2017.
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