# 65 | Trusting God to Write Your Motherhood Story | Anne Cockrell

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Podcast: [Cradled in Hope | Podcast for Grieving Moms | Biblical Hope for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cradled-in-hope-podcast-for-grieving-moms-biblical-hope-for-miscarriage-stillbirth-infant-loss-3993659)
Published: 2026-03-01T09:18:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode65
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Duration seconds: 3306

## Resource

In this honest and powerful episode, Ashley welcomes Anne Cockrell—wife, mom, and cohost of Hannah’s Heart on American Family Radio—to share her remarkable story of faith, surrender, loss, and hope. Anne vulnerably walks us through her journey of infertility, miscarriage, foster care, adoption, and the heartbreaking loss of her baby boy, John-Micah, who lived 27 precious minutes on earth before entering eternity. With wisdom and a tender spirit, Anne shares how God met her in the moments of deepest grief—from chemical pregnancies and delayed diagnoses to a traumatic emergency C-section and saying goodbye far too soon. She also beautifully shares how God brought life and redemption through the births of her daughters, the adoption of her son, and the sacred calling of foster care. This episode is a gentle reminder that love is always worth the risk—and that Jesus is faithful to meet us in every part of our story. Whether you’re walking through infertility, pregnancy after loss, or discerning your next step in growing your family, Anne’s story will comfort and encourage your heart. In this episode, we discussed: Anne and her husband's unexpected road through infertility and loss The heartbreak of multiple early miscarriages and the confusing grief of chemical pregnancies Their decision to pursue foster care and how loving children in crisis shaped their hearts and faith The bittersweet beauty of adoption and the complex emotions that come with it The power of surrender—Anne’s pivotal moment at the washing machine when she fully gave her motherhood journey to God How God surprised them with two miracle pregnancies after surrendering fertility treatments and plans The story of Anne’s son, John-Micah, and the devastating day she delivered him via emergency C-section at 26 w…

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