Recipient Stories

Since completing the program, I’ve been able to have a different outlook on how I process grief. Giving myself permission to feel all my feelings has not only changed how I process, but how I can also support others going through grief. I also learned not to put grief inside a tiny box and only…

Krista DahlMommy to CharleeBilateral Renal AgenesisMay 2020 In May 2015, we welcomed our first beautiful daughter after an easy pregnancy. Two years later, in December 2017, we welcomed our son after a fairly simple pregnancy. I did have my gallbladder removed at 19 weeks, and then he was delivered via C-section at 40+1 because the…

Providing grief recovery is the very sweet cherry-on-top of the services OAW offers. OAW touches a very niche group of families who are experiencing things that sometimes make us feel so isolated from our peers and the rest of the world. OAW has been part of my life since 2020 and has offered ongoing support…

It means a lot that OAW is still here for my family. Knowing that we can lean on OAW years later and that they still understand is meaningful. The amount of time they put into this program shows how much they care for their recipient families and our mental health. Capturing memories is so important,…

I would absolutely recommend the Grief Recovery Program offered by On Angels’ Wings. Based on participating in other programs, I think this one is the most thorough. I think it promotes full healing over a relationship in one 8-week course.

On Angels’ Wings has walked beside us through unimaginable grief and incredible joy. They loved us through the loss of Ian, celebrated our miracle with Frankie, and have continued reminding us that neither of our boys will ever be forgotten.

Jacob taught us so much during his eight months with us. We will always cherish the memories we have of him and never let his memory fade. Reid will always know how strong and brave his big brother was. Our family has grown closer through the pain of losing Jacob, and it has made us…

Adalyn’s legacy lives on by helping us destigmatize stillbirth. My husband and I both have visible tattoos honoring her. We speak about her often, include her whenever someone asks how many children we have, and make sure she continues to be part of our family’s story. Cassidy knows all about her big sister.

Myles William was born, and the final piece of our family was here. A month later, Michelle photographed our rainbow family session, honoring Luna by wrapping Myles in a purple wrap (the color I’ve always used to represent Luna in our lives) — a beautiful reminder that she will always be part of our family.

Sarah and Michael showed incredible strength. We had been told they likely wouldn’t survive birth, yet they stayed with us for 30 precious hours. They fought with everything they had until they couldn’t fight anymore. They taught us how to love. They taught us what strength truly looks like. They gave us the resilience to…