Camilla takes the hand of the grieving mother and gently walks her along a path of sorrow she knows first-hand. She bridges the deep chasm of loss with a message of hope; reminding the broken that God will meet them in their deepest despair, carry them in their greatest weakness, and faithfully guide them through the depths of the valley.
—Karen Felmley, mother of Shepherd Felmley who went to the arms of Jesus at 20 weeks gestation
Shortly after our infant daughter died, I received a beautiful hand-written letter from Camilla and its contents were like a balm to my aching heart. This book captures the heart of that letter.
—Marjie Canciglia, mama to Isabella Joy, stillborn, 4/25/13
When we lost our son, James, I felt hopeless and without future. But God has used this book to answer so many of the questions that plagued my mind, and as I saw how He helped her, I experienced healing and hope that only God can give.
—Alanna Soderna, mother of James, who died at 39 weeks gestation
Camilla speaks from the heart of a bereaved mother who has experienced unspeakable peace after terrible pain. Her choice of words and the stories she tells are filled with the essence of life –the darker moments and the healing/grace she has experienced. Wherever you find yourself on your journey of loss, you have much to gain by reading along.
—Sarah Lee, mother of Levi Wrangler Lee who went to the arms of Jesus at 23 weeks gestation.
Walking alongside her Savior, Camilla Neff, tenderly shepherds grieving mothers away from the cliffs of hopeless despair to the safe haven of Christ. Here they can come, in time, to healing and receive His love and grace to grow through the terrible pain into a beautiful giver of comfort and strength. A Bridge of Hope is a priceless resource for grieving parents and those who care for them.
—Marie and Daniel Thomson, Ceaseless Love Ministries
With honesty and faithfulness, this is the true reality of a mother’s journey through her world getting shattered. Heartache and yet true beauty are never walked through more delicately than in these pages. This is a must read for all who long for their babe and the dreams they once hoped for.
—Amy Mowery, mother of Ella Marie, and Allie Rae, who went to be with Jesus in the womb; co-founder of the Ella Foundation
As a Mom who has miscarried our first Baby, I was touched with Camilla’s transparency and her desire to truly help parents through this difficult time. If you’re looking for hope in the midst of your pain, this is the book for you.
—Grace Beukema, mother of Baby "Raphael" Beukema, who went to be with Jesus at 11.5 weeks gestation
Having lost my daughter 5 years ago, A Bridge of Hope offers so much empathy, wisdom, hope and grace for those who have experienced the loss of a child. No matter how short or long it’s been, grief will always be there and this book takes you through the endless journey.
—Jenny Ishmael, mother of Britton Ione, who went to be with Jesus a few weeks before her due date
The warmth with which Camilla shares some of the deepest, most difficult truths God asks us to learn breathes peace and hope to a weary soul. This is a book of sweet comfort and practical guidance for those walking through the overwhelming grief of losing a child.
—Sara Jean Smoots, mother to Baby Smoots who went to be with Jesus at 7 weeks
I’m finding that as I tearfully read every word, I feel closer to Jesus- learning more about His character, how He always carries me in the midst of my suffering with all my raw emotion, longs to heal the broken pieces of my heart, and provides great comfort, allowing my pain to bring about blessing to others.
—Autumn Duckworth, doula
Written in a devotional style, Neff walks the reader through the deep pain of losing a child, leading them to the true fountain of hope, the Lord Jesus Christ. This book is also a good resource for those who want understanding of those who have experienced loss.
—Teletha Elossais, my mother; also mother to my 4 siblings who went to be with Jesus in the 1st trimester
What can you say and do when a child’s life is suddenly taken from you or someone you love? This book is far more than the personal and painful experiences of a mom who has walked this road; it is a book saturated with the wisdom from above. As Camilla so eloquently reminds grieving moms, the sun will return and shine upon the bridge that God builds over the hole in your heart.
—Rev. Dr. Daniel W. McManigal, Hope Presbyterian Church, Bellevue WA
In A Bridge of Hope Camilla Neff invites the reader into her heart desiring to minister to hurting mothers who have lost a child. I am a father who lost an adult son in January of 2019. As I read Camilla’s letters, I found myself often nodding my head in agreement. When I read, “Dear Grieving Mother, One month has gone by,” my heart leaped into my throat. Although I am well aware that men and women tend to process grief differently, my eyes filled with tears as I remembered that horrible day one month later. The centerpiece of her book is the God who created us and who sustains us. She unapologetically points to Him through the Bible to find and to share peace and purpose. To say I “enjoyed” reading this would not be completely accurate. The proper word escapes me. I do recommend A Bridge of Hope specifically to moms who lost a child. Honestly, though, this is a good read for anyone who is grieving a loss. Read it. Give it away to a friend in need. You will not be disappointed.
—Dr. Richard Seim, Lead Pastor for 40 years (retired)
A Bridge of Hope is a remarkably healing book for moms who are grieving a miscarriage. It is also an eye opener- Both heart wrenching and heart warming, Camilla Neff shares with honesty about her suffering, fears, anger, struggle and healing by God when she was in the darkness of losing her three babies. I thank God for the precious truths in this book- that our holy God knows and actually plans everything in our lives before it happens for our good and His glory. When we have gone through the trials, we will be able to see God's work in our own life and be more faithful to Him.
—Hongna Fu, mother of Baby Fu who went to be with Jesus at 8 weeks
There is not much greater sorrow on this earth, than the loss of a child, at any stage. I have personally watched as Camilla Neff has battled through her fears, doubts, anger, frustrations and risen above the rubble of devastation, depression, anxiety and sleepless, desperate prayers. This book is a living testimony of the inner torment of a broken heart, the eternal perspective of a purposeful, loving God, clinging to hope unseen, and moving through the broken places to find the triumph of the soul once again. This book takes an honest, hard look at the naked rawness of pain and sorrow, laced throughout with the truth of God's Word, to cross over to that place of joy, hope and living in life's precious moments. Truly a gift to those who have known some of life's greatest sorrows and need a helping hand to heal and find life again in the here and now.
—Suzanne Thomson, Licensed midwife
As a Grand~mommy who has felt the intense heartache of losing two full-term grand babies I was so incredibly blessed to read A Bridge of Hope. It was like reading all the thoughts and feelings that went through my own mind and heart during those unimaginable days while stirring up fresh emotions and bringing an even deeper healing to the tragedies. If you are seeking encouragement, inspiration and compassion from someone who can completely relate to your pain and walk you through your journey with hope then this book is for you.
—Kimberly Stelzer, grandmother to Kendrah Grace Isitt and Ian James Isitt who went to be with Jesus
