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Jasmine Lopez is a Filipina-Australian writer, illustrator, and mother whose heart beats for faith, family, and meaningful storytelling. Her journey through love and unimaginable loss led her to create Hope for the Unknown-a gentle, faith-filled book born from deep grief and the unwavering promise of God's love.In 2023, Jasmine lost her son, Ezra, at just four months old. The pain left her without words. In those quiet, aching moments, she turned to freehand drawing-a space where she could process, pray, and hear God's whisper of comfort.Soon after, Jasmine and her family were filled with hope again when she discovered she was expecting. Her children prayed every night, ""Please, God, don't let this baby die."" But just a week later, they experienced another heartbreaking loss. Through the tears of her little ones asking, ""Why, Mum? Why again?"", Jasmine knew she had to write-not to explain the unexplainable, but to help families hold onto hope even when answers don't come.With tender words and warm illustrations, Jasmine pours her heart into creating books that bring light to families walking through grief. She believes that even in sorrow, love never leaves-and in the unknown, there is space to trust God more deeply than ever before.Today, she writes, illustrates, and homeschools her children from their home in Australia, cherishing the beauty in everyday moments and living out the quiet strength of hope.of faith and grief has shaped her passion for storytelling. After experiencing the devastating loss of her son Ezra at just four months old, Jasmine turned to art and writing as a way to process her emotions and hear God's voice. Through this journey, she discovered the power of faith-filled stories in bringing comfort, healing, and hope.Her book, Hope for the Unknown, was born from a place of deep sorrow, love, and trust in God's plan. It offers gentle words and heartfelt illustrations to help families navigate the difficult conversations surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. Jasmine believes that even in life's hardest moments, God's love remains steady, and there is always space to trust Him.Leaving behind a corporate career to pursue her creative calling, Jasmine now writes and illustrates books that bring light to families walking through grief. When she's not creating, she enjoys painting, and finding beauty in everyday moments. Through her work, she hopes to remind others that even in the unknown, there is hope. Jasmine Lopez is a Filipina-Australian writer, illustrator, and mother whose heart beats for faith, family, and meaningful storytelling. Her journey through love and unimaginable loss led her to create Hope for the Unknown-a gentle, faith-filled book born from deep grief and the unwavering promise of God's love.In 2023, Jasmine lost her son, Ezra, at just four months old. The pain left her without words. In those quiet, aching moments, she turned to freehand drawing-a space where she could process, pray, and hear God's whisper of comfort.Soon after, Jasmine and her family were filled with hope again when she discovered she was expecting. Her children prayed every night, ""Please, God, don't let this baby die."" But just a week later, they experienced another heartbreaking loss. Through the tears of her little ones asking, ""Why, Mum? Why again?"", Jasmine knew she had to write-not to explain the unexplainable, but to help families hold onto hope even when answers don't come.With tender words and warm illustrations, Jasmine pours her heart into creating books that bring light to families walking through grief. She believes that even in sorrow, love never leaves-and in the unknown, there is space to trust God more deeply than ever before.Today, she writes, illustrates, and homeschools her children from their home in Australia, cherishing the beauty in everyday moments and living out the quiet strength of hope.of faith and grief has shaped her passion for storytelling. After experiencing the devastating loss of her son Ezra at just four months old, Jasmine turned to art and writing as a way to process her emotions and hear God's voice. Through this journey, she discovered the power of faith-filled stories in bringing comfort, healing, and hope.Her book, Hope for the Unknown, was born from a place of deep sorrow, love, and trust in God's plan. It offers gentle words and heartfelt illustrations to help families navigate the difficult conversations surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. Jasmine believes that even in life's hardest moments, God's love remains steady, and there is always space to trust Him.Leaving behind a corporate career to pursue her creative calling, Jasmine now writes and illustrates books that bring light to families walking through grief. When she's not creating, she enjoys painting, and finding beauty in everyday moments. Through her work, she hopes to remind others that even in the unknown, there is hope.
