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The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
Have you lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or SIDS? Do you feel like no one understands the depth of your grief? Maybe you’re angry, bitter, depressed—or drowning in a sea of emotions that feel impossible to name, let alone explain. Perhaps you’ve heard well-meaning but hurtful comments or received advice that made you feel even more isolated. You might be wondering, Where is God in all of this? Or why our country hasn’t done more to prevent stillbirths and support grieving families.
You are not alone. And this podcast is for you.
I’m Lisa Rowell. In 2013, I gave birth to my stillborn daughter, Julianna Grace. That moment shattered my world. I didn’t know how to survive the pain. I wrestled with God, with grief, with questions no one seemed to want to answer. Ten years ago, I found myself on the edge of despair, holding a bottle of liquor and a handful of pills, ready to give up—until God stepped in and changed everything.
From the ashes of that heartbreak, a calling was born.
Through The Silent Footprints, I invite you into a space that is real, raw, and unapologetically honest about infant loss. Here, we break the silence and stigma around miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and early infant death. We talk about what it's like to grieve in a world that doesn’t know what to say—and how to heal when your heart feels shattered.
My Christian faith has been the foundation of my journey, and it’s through God’s strength that I found purpose in my pain. I started the Julianna Grace Ministry by creating grieving baskets for parents like me. That effort grew into funding cuddle cots and caring cradles for local hospitals—tools that allow families precious time with their babies. Later, God opened the door for me to help pass legislation in Louisiana, offering tax credits to families of stillborn babies and giving dignity through certificates of miscarriage.
This podcast isn’t just about healing—it's about action. I believe we can change the way our nation handles stillbirth and miscarriage. I believe grieving families deserve recognition, support, and resources. You’ll hear about efforts to pass laws across the country, tools like fetal monitoring apps, and ways you can advocate in your own state or even at the national level.
Through heartfelt stories, faith-filled encouragement, and practical advocacy tips, The Silent Footprints empowers grieving parents to honor their babies and reclaim their voices. Whether you're freshly grieving or years down the road, this podcast will walk with you through the valleys and help you find purpose on the other side of pain.
You may feel broken right now, but God is not finished with your story. You are not alone. Your baby’s life mattered. And your life still holds meaning.
As Psalm 27:13 says, “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” I never thought I’d feel joy again—but God made a way. Now I want to share that hope with you.
So, if you're tired of suffering in silence, if you're ready to heal, speak out, and even create change—subscribe and join me. Let’s walk this road together, one step, one story, one prayer at a time.
“Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14
The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
81 | Whom Shall I Send? Kristi Lamarque-Bordelon’s “Send Me” and Louisiana Senate Bill 32 Angel's Law
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Have you ever met someone you had been praying for… without even knowing who they were yet?
After nearly 13 years of my personal prayer, God raised up Kristi Lamarque-Bordelon — a compassionate registered nurse with years of experience in bereavement care — to help change the way families are supported after the loss of a baby. Kristi is the face behind Senators proposed Senate Bill 32 known as Angel's Law.
Kristi’s journey began in the place of grief. After the loss of her own child, who was born and died at 20 weeks, her life took an unexpected turn. Nursing had never been part of her plan. Even after completing her prerequisites, she doubted she would be accepted into nursing school. She never wanted to work in labor and delivery — it felt too painful, too close to her own loss.
She began working with children and, over time, found herself in labor and delivery. During those years, she experienced additional losses and wrestled with questions she didn’t yet understand. Then one day, a fellow nurse told her, “I think you should work in bereavement.” Around that same time, a missionary at church preached on the Great Commission and asked, “Will you go?” Kristi said yes — not knowing where God would send her. That same week, she was approached again about bereavement care. It was then she realized: this was her calling.
One evening, while watching television — something she rarely did — she heard about Everly’s Law. She felt prompted to research what it would take to pass similar legislation in Louisiana. Believing she was simply being obedient, she emailed several legislators. Within a week, Senator Patrick McMath’s office scheduled a conference call.
In this episode, Kristi shares what is currently missing in hospital bereavement care, what compassionate and standardized care should look like, and how cooling devices like a CuddleCot or Caring Cradle can give grieving families the priceless gift of time with their baby. She also speaks to the urgent need for universal education and consistent standards for nurses across Louisiana.
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