Nichole HydeMommy to KaylynCongenital Heart Defect We found out we were pregnant with our second child on October 8, 2017; 11 days before Harper, our oldest daughter, turned one. We had decided to try again, but didn’t expect it to happen that quickly, what we like to call a “planned surprise.” We were so excited…

Kristin LutzMommy to RaineCongenital Heart Defect I never expected to be a heart mom. I never thought I’d have to pass my baby off to a surgeon; it’s the hardest thing to ever do as a mom. I never knew what the CHD world was before Raine was born. I just thought how any other…

The grassroots non-profit organization establishes headquarters to better serve recipients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2021On Angels’ WingsMacKenzie Karlson, PR Coordinatormackenzie@dev-on-angels-wings-photos.pantheonsite.ioMichelle Cramer, Executive Directormichelle.cramer@dev-on-angels-wings-photos.pantheonsite.io417-834-3670 Springfield, Missouri: On Angels’ Wings (OAW), a Missouri non-profit, is pleased to announce it will be hosting an Open House for its first ever location at 1440 East Lark Street on December…

There are other child bereavement photography services out there, but we stand out in a few ways. On Angels’ Wings is by no means competing with these other organizations. Our intention is to fill the gaps, whether that’s as a backup when other services aren’t available for an individual need; or through the extension of…

I’ve been working with bereaved families for nearly 14 years now and that is the underlying thing I’ve learned – everyone wants to pretend that babies don’t die. Parents suffer in silence because no one wants to hear how much it hurts. Those who haven’t gone through it tend to ignore the subject entirely, pretending…

by Megan HembreeMommy to Za’Morah After being diagnosed with PCOS in 2009, my dreams of becoming a mom were crushed when I was told my body would fight off 9/10 pregnancies, making it almost impossible to carry to term. Fortunately, in October 2019, I had my first live birth… a little girl, and after 3…

by Tom & Jessie MastersonParents to Owen Following a previous miscarriage, we were experiencing a ‘typical’ pregnancy — until a sonogram changed everything. At our 20 week ultrasound, Owen’s head could not be viewed and we were told to reschedule for 4 weeks out. At the time, we had no suspicion that anything was wrong.…

By Michelle L. Cramer, Founder & Executive Director Michelle Renfro joined On Angels’ Wings as a volunteer photographer in November 2016. She quickly showed herself to be dedicated to the families that OAW serves, and received our annual V.I.P. (Very Important Photographer) Award in February 2018. From 2017 to 2019, Michelle volunteered her time and…

By Victoria BurtonMommy to Hunter We decided that we needed one more child and started trying in 2016. We got pregnant at the beginning of 2017. We were so excited and so were our other children. We really wanted a boy and Russell said he wanted to name him Hunter. We knew from the beginning…

Sarah IrelandSarah Ireland PhotographyKansas City Volunteer For the last few years I’ve been trying to channel my grief [after my husband’s passing] into helping others. It’s really a foundation for me learning to find joy in that place in my heart that has felt empty. There is a lot that goes on that people don’t…