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National 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 Hartwig
Mar 4, 20201 min read


The Reality of Child Loss
While 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 Hartwig
Mar 2, 20201 min read


Forgiveness
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 Hartwig
Feb 28, 20205 min read


2020 Wish List
We 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 Hartwig
Feb 20, 20202 min read


The Angel & The Rainbow
As 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 Hartwig
Jan 28, 20202 min read


Our Child Died, He’s Not Lost
There 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 Hartwig
Jan 12, 20202 min read


Children’s Grief Awareness Day
Today 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 Hartwig
Nov 21, 20192 min read


The First Day Of School Pictures on Facebook
I 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 Hartwig
Sep 3, 20191 min read


When Our Child Gets To Heaven
Do 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 Hartwig
Jul 4, 20192 min read


I 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 Hartwig
May 2, 20191 min read


Grief Has Changed Me
How 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 Hartwig
Apr 14, 20191 min read


Grief Brain... It’s A Real Thing
So 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 Hartwig
Mar 10, 20192 min read


The Cross and Christmas
When 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 Hartwig
Dec 9, 20183 min read


Holiday Grief
The 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 Hartwig
Nov 29, 20183 min read


Gratefully Grieving
I’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...

Amanda Hartwig
Nov 22, 20181 min read
Social Anxiety
I’m pretty sure that everybody I know has been affected somehow by social anxiety. Whether it be going to a party and not knowing anyone...

Amanda Hartwig
Oct 17, 20183 min read


Jesus Forgive Me
On the days that I can’t gather enough energy to get out of bed, Jesus forgive me. On the days that all I want to do is sleep- Jesus...

Amanda Hartwig
Oct 6, 20181 min read


Messy Life
Mom life is messy. A messy life. I know this because I thrive to be a stay at home mom. I’m very fortunate in this aspect. Because I get...

Amanda Hartwig
Sep 10, 20183 min read


Fighting Depression
She smiles brightly for all the world to see. But what lies beneath her smile simmers and demands to be felt. She breathes and fights as...

Amanda Hartwig
Sep 9, 20182 min read


“God doesn’t give you more than you can...NOPE!”
So many people are quick to say it, The dreaded words of child loss, you are “so strong”— Or “God can only give you what you “can...

Amanda Hartwig
Sep 5, 20182 min read
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