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Harrison & Theodore : A Legacy in Their Name

June 25, 2026

After losing both of our boys, grief is complicated. For me, one of the hardest parts is my fear of forgetting the little things—their features, dates, and details. Part of me wants to stay lost in grief because that’s where I feel closest to them. When I allow myself to feel joy, sometimes I feel…

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A cluster of colorful balloons in various shades of pink, teal, blue, yellow, and orange, with ribbons hanging down.

June 30, 2022

Happy 9th Birthday, On Angels’ Wings!

Nine years. Geez. I know ‘surreal’ gets overused a lot, but that doesn’t diminish it’s meaning for me. It really is hard to believe that On Angels’ Wing has existed for almost a decade. While you might think that I would save this post for that coveted 10-year mark, this year has a whole lot…

A community event held in a gymnasium with people mingling among numerous colorful balloons and activity tables.

May 27, 2022

On Angels’ Wings Hosts Its 9th Making Memories Day Carnival 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2021On Angels’ WingsMichelle Cramer, Executive Directormichelle.cramer@dev-on-angels-wings-photos.pantheonsite.io417-834-3670 After two years of limited access, the annual carnival is open to the public again! Springfield, Missouri: On Angels’ Wings (OAW), a Missouri non-profit, is excited to host its 9th annual Making Memories Day carnival event next Saturday, June 4th at New Covenant Academy’s…

Two women standing with their arms around each other in a tulip field.

April 25, 2022

Why Grief Recovery

When I began doing bereavement photography nearly 15 years ago, the organization I volunteered for provided pictures for families in their most dire moments of distress, but nothing beyond that. It was so very hard for me to hand over a disc of photos to a family (back in the days before digital galleries) and…

A whiteboard with the handwritten message, Mommy loves you Bri Bui followed by a heart, with a marker attached to the top.

April 25, 2022

Brian : Tiny Hero

By Carah HicksMommy to Brian EarlCongenital Diaphragmatic HerniaOctober 17-21, 2018 I found out at 12 weeks that I was pregnant. We were shocked but excited. As an early Mother’s Day present I found out at 16 weeks that our sweet little caboose was another boy (youngest of three). After two healthy pregnancies I had anticipated…

Two adults hold hands while gripping a white infant onesie featuring a pink glitter superhero emblem and the name Kamry Ann.

March 18, 2022

Kamry : Super Girl

By Krista ThompsonMother to Kamry Ann “Super Girl”Trisomy 13 My husband and I knew we were ready to start a family, unfortunately we got the news he was going to be deployed July 2013. So we prayed about it and decided that we would let God decide if we would get pregnant before he left…

A woman smiles while sitting on a bed facing a toddler in a red hooded sweater.

March 8, 2022

Ashlyn : My Hero, My Strength, My Heart

Jessica CorbelloMommy to AshlynTrisomy 18Journey session recipients since 2014 I found out my sweet baby girl, Ashlyn, had Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) at my 20-week ultrasound. Doctors in Springfield – where we lived at the time – found I had only one artery on my umbilical cord and that she had a cleft lip. She was also…

Six wooden alphabet blocks spelling WATSON next to a large, illuminated number one.

February 19, 2022

Watson : Heart of a Warrior

Ashley KamlerMommy to WatsonCongenital Heart Defect#heartwarrior Baby Ace, as we called him before finding out his gender and deciding a name, was a beautiful surprise! The moment I found out I was pregnant I did all the healthy things you can imagine. I was very conscious about what I put into my body and was…

A pregnant woman in a floral dress stands in a wooded area near a large tree, with the On Angels Wings logo in the bottom corner.

February 19, 2022

Kaylyn : Angel Watching Over Us

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…

A smiling toddler holding an orange ball runs toward the camera, followed by an excited adult in the background.

January 24, 2022

Raine : Keeping Pace

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…

A photo collage showing various moments of childhood, including newborns, young children playing, a pregnant person, and parents holding their infants.

November 2, 2021

On Angels’ Wings Hosts Open House At First Location

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…