Amanda HartwigApr 173 minEnduring EasterEaster often comes with laughter and candy. But why is it heavy?
Amanda HartwigMar 281 minEcclesiastes 7:1How beautiful it must be to have a faith of this magnitude. “And the day you die is better than the day you are born.” It’s encouraging...
Amanda HartwigMar 9, 20211 minYou’re a StarfishHave you ever thought of a starfish? Just randomly in your mind. Have you ever thought of what makes them a starfish? They live on this...
Amanda HartwigFeb 17, 20211 minMinute by MinuteAlso note to self: You don’t have to have it all together, all the time. Or have all the answers. Or have any answers at all. You don’t...
Amanda HartwigFeb 17, 20212 minFailing. Forward.It’s not often that I get to chat about failing. Partly because nobody wants to hear about it, and also because sometimes, I struggle to...
Amanda HartwigMar 4, 20201 minNational Son’s Day- The Bereaved Edition for some, national sons day is an opportunity To Show off their amazing son or sons. for others, this is a time of reflection. For the...
Amanda HartwigMar 2, 20201 minThe Reality of Child LossWhile you’re living your “best life” today, there’s a mom or dad that’s clinging to life- but all the while, wanting to die. Not suicidal...
Amanda HartwigFeb 29, 20205 minForgiveness Man. The enemy has had a field day with my life. The lies that he’s convinced me to believe. I met my biological dad twice- aside from...
Amanda HartwigFeb 20, 20202 min2020 Wish ListWe have a lot of items that we always ask for. Most, if not all, of these items get put directly into our care packages and out to...
Amanda HartwigJan 28, 20202 minThe Angel & The RainbowAs busy plans today got cancelled, I was a little bit excited when I realized it was Story Time at the Horicon Public Library 📚. Anxiety...
Amanda HartwigJan 12, 20202 minOur Child Died, He’s Not LostThere are many families that we’ve been in contact with since our grief journey has begun. And in that time, we’ve had the opportunity To...
Amanda HartwigNov 21, 20192 minChildren’s Grief Awareness DayToday is Children’s Grief Awareness Day. I’m thankful a day is set aside to focus on children’s grief because it’s so easy for their...
Amanda HartwigSep 3, 20191 minThe First Day Of School Pictures on FacebookI for one, LOVE seeing First day of school photos on my Facebook feed. “Why?” You May ask. It’s really quite simple. I love seeing your...
Amanda HartwigJul 5, 20192 minWhen Our Child Gets To HeavenDo you ever think about what the first thing our children do when they get to Heaven? Simple. Hug Jesus. But the second thing? Do you...
Amanda HartwigMay 2, 20191 minI See You.TO THE MAMA THATS STRUGGLING. I SEE YOU. TO THE MAMA THAT IS CONTEMPLATING WHETHER SHE BELONGS HERE OR NOT, I SEE YOU. TO THE MAMA THAT...
Amanda HartwigApr 15, 20191 minGrief Has Changed MeHow different my life has become because of grief. I often think of how much I don’t recognize the person in the mirror. Grief has...
Amanda HartwigMar 11, 20192 minGrief Brain... It’s A Real ThingSo you’ve entered the world of child loss. Where nothing looks the same. No, nothing. Not one thing. Your not the same person that you...
Amanda HartwigDec 9, 20183 minThe Cross and ChristmasWhen I was first asked about my relationship with God while grieving, I was only about 7 months into my own grief. I was learning how to...
Amanda HartwigNov 29, 20183 minHoliday GriefThe holidays can be the most joyous time of year. It promotes the season of giving and is highly known for softening the hearts of even...
Amanda HartwigNov 22, 20181 minGratefully GrievingI’m gratefully grieving. Today and every day. Grieving for my child. Their name I wish you’d say. It helps my grieving heart, you see. To...