Our Story

Hope Dawning began in 2017 in Rockwall, Texas, with a gathering of 37 bereaved mothers who understood the heartache, memories, and complicated emotions that Mother’s Day can bring after the loss of a child.

One of Hope Dawning’s original founders, Susan Morrison, had experienced the pain of Mother’s Day after the loss of her daughter, Miranda, in 2016. Susan felt called to offer bereaved mothers a gathering that would bring comfort and encouragement just before Mother’s Day in 2017.

What began as one gathering of mothers offering one another understanding and hope soon blossomed into something more.

Today, Hope Dawning continues to host its annual event, along with supportive classes and group gatherings for bereaved mothers in Rockwall and throughout surrounding communities, including Caddo Mills, Greenville, Kaufman, Terrell, Sachse, Rowlett, Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, and beyond.

As Hope Dawning continues to grow, we are also taking steps toward expanding our outreach to Spanish-speaking mothers and families. Plans are underway to help bridge language and accessibility gaps so that more bereaved mothers can find meaningful support, connection, and hope.

Although our reach has expanded, our heart remains the same: to create a place where bereaved mothers can honor their children, connect with women who truly understand, and find comfort and hope through Christ-centered community.