Entertainer hopes song will help others

A Branson entertainer is sharing her story in the form of a song, in hopes of encouraging others.

Jasmine Monteleon is a gifted singer and songwriter. The daughter of Doug and Cheryl Gabriel, Jasmine is an integral part of the family's music show, performing alongside her parents and brothers. As a young child, Jasmine had hopes of growing up to become an entertainer. Jasmine's ultimate dream, however, was to be a mom. When Jasmine married the love of her life, Nick, in 2020, her dream was one step closer to becoming a reality. However, things didn't work out the way Jasmine had hoped.

"In 2022, my husband and I lost two precious babies. It was the darkest, most trying year of our entire lives," Jasmine explained. "I, personally, have never been through something so emotionally and physically painful. My heart longed for a little one to love and raise, and so I didn't understand why this kept happening to me."

Jasmine Monteleon with husband Nick and their daughter Halo (Photo submitted)

While Jasmine and Nick are extremely strong in their faith, they began to have some doubts.

Said Jasmine, "I'd often get in my head and think maybe I wasn't meant to be a mom. I remember being on my knees so many nights, just begging God to hear me – begging God to bless us with a beautiful miracle baby."

"In March of 2024, He answered those prayers in His perfect timing, and we welcomed our beautiful rainbow baby girl," Jasmine shared. "Babies born after loss are called Rainbow Babies. I always knew what that term meant, but after having one of my own, I now feel that term to the core. My daughter is exactly that, a beautiful rainbow after the longest and darkest storm of infertility and loss."

It was this story, the joy that radiates from her precious baby and God's miracle-working power that led Jasmine to write a very personal and touching song entitled "The Rainbow (Halo's Song)."

"My desire for this song is, first and foremost, for my daughter to know just how amazing God is and how He made a miracle in her. She is living proof that God's plans are always perfect and bigger and better than what we can even fathom. God used the blessing of her to teach me a lot," noted Jasmine. "I learned that waiting is good, that there's always a reason for trials in life, and that even when it feels like you have nothing left, pour your heart out to Jesus. He is the only true source of peace and He is always with you. You're never alone."

Jasmine continued, "The second desire I have for this song is to touch hearts and bring hope to those who have walked –or are currently walking – through the same trials I walked through. I believe a huge reason we all experience similar trials in life is so that we can help others through it. I had several incredible women who experienced loss help me through my own trials and it helped me so much. I would like to do the same for someone else. I pray this song glorifies God's goodness and inspires others to keep the faith and keep holding on."

Jasmine released "The Rainbow (Halo's Song)" on April 10, just in time for National Infertility Awareness Week, which was April 21-27, a week that holds a special place in Jasmine's heart.

"I am missing my angel babies, but forever grateful that their beautiful sister is here with me, earth-side," said Jasmine. "She is such a gift! If you are someone in the thick of the storm right now, please know you are not alone. I encourage you to find community and open up about it. Remember that you may not know the 'why' right now, but someday you will. My 'why' was waking up at 4 a.m. to pray with a friend who was in the midst of a really difficult miscarriage, being about to tell her exactly what to expect and comfort her in the process. Knowing I could offer even a little bit of ease to her heartache warmed my heart a lot. I'm so happy I could help her. I wouldn't have been able to do that if I had not experienced what I did. She just welcomed a beautiful Rainbow Baby boy last year, too. Our God is mighty! And he's not done writing your story. Please do not lose hope!"

"The Rainbow (Halo's Song)" is available for download on all streaming platforms, such as Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify. You can also watch a personal music video with photos marking Jasmine and Nick's journey to their daughter on the Doug Gabriel Show Facebook and Instagram pages.

The lyrics to the chorus of "The Rainbow (Halo's Song)" are:

The rain will pour, the storms will strike

But beyond the clouds is worth the fight

To see that whoa,

The mighty work of his rainbow.

And out of all the rainbows in the sky that God made for me to view

There's not one brighter, not more perfect than the rainbow He made in you!

To learn more about Jasmine's journey, follow her Instagram page @theroadtorainbowdiaries.