Bridget's Cradles

Bridget's Cradles We provide comfort, hope, and healing to families grieving the loss of a baby in Heaven. She was stillborn at 24 weeks in 2014.

Bridget's Cradles is a 501c3 nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Kansas founded after the birth of Matt and Ashley Opliger's daughter, Bridget Faith. Bridget's Cradles provides hand-made knit and crocheted cradles to 1,050+ hospitals in all 50 states to offer to families whose babies were born into Heaven in the second trimester of pregnancy. Memory keepsakes are provided to famili

es who have lost a baby in the first or third trimester. Bridget's Cradles hosts Hope Gatherings, monthly Christ-centered support groups both online and in-person at their headquarters in Kechi, Kansas. They also organize an annual event, Wave of Light, for bereaved families on October 15th, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Bridget's Cradles supports families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss by raising awareness about pregnancy loss, providing resources for healing, and sharing Christ-centered and hope-filled encouragement on its website and social media pages.

Final reminder: Best of Wichita voting ends tomorrow! For the past two years, your votes have earned Bridget’s Cradles G...
09/03/2026

Final reminder: Best of Wichita voting ends tomorrow!

For the past two years, your votes have earned Bridget’s Cradles GOLD for Best Wichita Nonprofit, and we would be honored to receive that recognition again in 2026.

More than the award itself, this recognition brings greater visibility to our mission—and creates more opportunities for grieving families to discover the resources, support, and hope available to them after pregnancy or infant loss.

🗳️ Voting ends September 4. If you’re eligible to vote again, we would be so grateful for one final vote!

SERVICES → NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION → Bridget’s Cradles

Visit VoteWichitaKS.com to cast your vote.

Thank you for voting throughout the past few weeks and for continuing to share Bridget’s Cradles with others. We are so grateful for this community. 🤍

✨ HEAVEN’S OUR HOME | 2026 WAVE OF LIGHT APPAREL ✨Our 2026 Wave of Light shirts are here! 🤍This year’s theme, “Heaven’s ...
09/02/2026

✨ HEAVEN’S OUR HOME | 2026 WAVE OF LIGHT APPAREL ✨

Our 2026 Wave of Light shirts are here! 🤍

This year’s theme, “Heaven’s Our Home,” is a beautiful reminder that while we carry the ache of missing our babies here on earth, we grieve with the hope of Heaven.

Our Heaven’s Our Home apparel was inspired by James’s original song, “Jealous That Heaven’s Your Home,” written in memory of his son, Phoenix. This October, Bridget’s Cradles will release the song, and James will perform it live at Wave of Light—sharing a powerful message of love, loss, and the eternal hope we have in Heaven.

These shirts were intentionally designed without a date or location, so you can wear yours far beyond Wave of Light—especially throughout October for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Month and anytime you want to honor your baby and share the hope of Heaven.

🩷 🩵 🩶 The collection includes:
Short-sleeve shirts, long-sleeve shirts, and hooded sweatshirts in pink, blue, and gray, with youth sizes available too!

All apparel is produced by our wonderful partner, The Distinct Ink, and can be shipped directly to you or picked up locally at 300 N River St in Derby.

📦 ORDER DEADLINES
To guarantee your apparel is ready before our October 15 Wave of Light event:
• Shipping orders: Order by October 1
• Local pickup orders: Order by October 4
• All orders will be ready by October 14

Wear it in memory. Wear it in hope. Wear it as a reminder that Heaven’s Our Home. 🤍

Shop the 2026 Wave of Light collection today!

ORDER HERE: https://distinctlocker.com/bridgets_cradles/shop/page/wol?vcrmeid=JUuSZuZkOkam7TYVedpxA&vcrmiid=7lVmEKkElEapEwdKh8miSQ (link in bio)

What if your baby's life—and your grief—could become the catalyst for change in your state? 🤍After the loss of her daugh...
09/02/2026

What if your baby's life—and your grief—could become the catalyst for change in your state? 🤍

After the loss of her daughter Julianna, Lisa Rowell turned her pain into advocacy. Today, she's helping grieving families understand that they have a voice—and their stories can make a difference.

In Episode 69 of the Cradled in Hope Podcast, Lisa shares practical encouragement for moms who feel called to advocate for pregnancy loss legislation in their own states.

Her advice? Start somewhere.

🙏 Pray and ask God how He wants you to use your story.
📣 Share your experience and help others understand why change is needed.
🏛️ Find and contact your state representative.
🤝 Connect with others who have walked this road—you may discover you're far from alone.

And you don't have to figure it all out yourself. Lisa and Julianna Grace Ministry have resources, templates, and encouragement available for grieving moms who want to pursue legislation in their states.

Your baby's story matters. Your voice matters. And God can use both.

🎧 Hear Lisa's story and learn more about turning grief into purpose in Episode 69 of the Cradled in Hope Podcast.

Listen now at bridgetscradles.com/post/episode69

🎙️🎧 EPISODE 71 - JUST RELEASED! 🎧🎙️ 💜 God of Comfort: Finding Hope, Healing, and God's Presence in Grief 💜 In this hope...
09/02/2026

🎙️🎧 EPISODE 71 - JUST RELEASED! 🎧🎙️

💜 God of Comfort: Finding Hope, Healing, and God's Presence in Grief 💜

In this hope-filled episode, Ashley welcomes author, speaker, and fellow Bethany House author Lisa Appelo to discuss her new devotional, God of Comfort. After losing her husband unexpectedly and later walking alongside her son and daughter-in-law through the stillbirth of their baby, Lisa shares how grief transformed her faith, priorities, and understanding of God's presence in suffering.

Together, Ashley and Lisa explore the unique challenges of devastating loss, the lies grief often whispers to hurting hearts, and the biblical practice of bringing our deepest questions, fears, and emotions directly to God. Through personal stories, Scripture, and honest reflection, they discuss surrender, God's sovereignty, the hope of Heaven, and the comfort available to every grieving heart through Christ.

This conversation offers encouragement that God is not intimidated by your questions, your tears, or your pain. He invites you to bring it all to Him and discover that the pathway through grief is not a formula or a set of stages—but the God of all comfort Himself.

🎧 LISTEN HERE:
www.bridgetscradles.com/post/episode71 (link in bio)

09/01/2026

✨ Registration for Wave of Light 2026 is NOW OPEN!

This October, we invite you to join Bridget’s Cradles as we honor precious babies in Heaven, stand alongside grieving families, and shine their light during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.

Whether you live in Wichita or across the country, there is a way for you to be part of Wave of Light.

🕯️ Register to attend Wave of Light on October 15 at Beech Lake
✨ Dedicate lights in memory of a precious baby
👕 Wear & share Wave of Light apparel throughout October
🌟 Create or support a Shine Their Light fundraiser
🤍 Give toward our $75,000 campaign to provide comfort, hope, and resources to grieving families

Bereaved families, volunteers, friends, family members, and community supporters — you are all invited to take part.

Together, we will remember. Together, we will shine their light.

Register + participate: bridgetscradles.com/waveoflight

08/31/2026

✨ REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW! ✨

Registration for Wave of Light 2026 opens tomorrow, September 1.

Join us on Thursday, October 15 at Beech Lake as more than 50,000 pink, blue, and white lights shine in memory of our babies in Heaven. Families will also release water lanterns onto the lake as the names of our babies are read aloud. 🩷🩵🤍

This is a FREE event for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, and family, friends, and community members are welcome to attend.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Beech Lake | 13th & Webb | Wichita, Kansas

Registration opens tomorrow, September 1 at bridgetscradles.com/waveoflight.

We would be honored to remember your baby with you. ✨

A quick reminder to keep voting for Bridget’s Cradles for Best Wichita Nonprofit! 🤍Thanks to your votes, Bridget’s Cradl...
08/27/2026

A quick reminder to keep voting for Bridget’s Cradles for Best Wichita Nonprofit! 🤍

Thanks to your votes, Bridget’s Cradles received GOLD in both 2024 and 2025, and we would be honored to receive that recognition again this year.

For us, the value goes far beyond an award. Greater visibility means more people can discover Bridget’s Cradles—and more grieving families can find resources, support, and the hope of Jesus after pregnancy or infant loss.

If you’ve already voted, thank you! You can return and cast another vote once every 24 hours through September 4.

🗳️ SERVICES → NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION → Bridget’s Cradles

Visit VoteWichitaKS.com to vote.

Thank you for continuing to vote and share Bridget’s Cradles with others. Every vote is another opportunity for someone new to discover the support available to grieving families.

✨ SAVE THE DATE: WAVE OF LIGHT 2026 ✨On Thursday, October 15, we will gather at Beech Lake for our annual Wave of Light ...
08/27/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE: WAVE OF LIGHT 2026 ✨

On Thursday, October 15, we will gather at Beech Lake for our annual Wave of Light in honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

More than 50,000 pink, blue, and white lights will illuminate the lake in memory of our babies in Heaven. Families will also have the opportunity to release water lanterns as the names of our babies are read aloud. 🩷🩵🤍

This is a FREE event for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Family, friends, and community members are welcome to join us for this beautiful, hope-filled evening of remembrance.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Beech Lake | 13th & Webb | Wichita, Kansas

Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 at bridgetscradles.com/waveoflight.

We hope you’ll join us as we remember, honor, and celebrate the precious lives of our babies in Heaven. ✨

🌻💜 THIS WEDNESDAY – AUGUST VOLUNTEER WORK NIGHT 💜🌻Don't forget to join us for a special evening of serving together at B...
08/24/2026

🌻💜 THIS WEDNESDAY – AUGUST VOLUNTEER WORK NIGHT 💜🌻

Don't forget to join us for a special evening of serving together at Bridget’s Cradles. From stitching and sorting to threading ribbon and packaging resources, there’s a place for everyone, no sewing experience needed.

📅 This Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Kechi, KS

💌 RSVP here: https://www.bridgetscradles.com/worknightrsvp
(Link in bio)

08/24/2026

Episode 70 of the Cradled in Hope Podcast shares Timber’s story through the words of her mom, Aubrey. 🤍

Aubrey opens her heart about the complicated emotions that can come after pregnancy loss—the questions we may be afraid to say out loud, wrestling with God in our grief, and learning that faith doesn’t require us to hide what we’re really feeling.

There is so much freedom in knowing we can bring our whole hearts to Jesus. We can trust Him completely and still say, “God, this is how I feel. Meet me here.”

If you’re grieving a baby or walking through a season where your heart and your faith feel tangled together, we hope Timber’s story reminds you that God is not afraid of your questions, your hurt, or your honesty. He knows you intimately, meets you in your grief, and keeps our hope anchored in Heaven. 💜

🎙️ Listen to Timber’s story on Episode 70 of the Cradled in Hope Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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