Recipient Stories

We will live the life that Brooks never got to. We will live like Brooks, and for Brooks. Our son’s diagnosis opened our eyes to so many who go through what Brooks went through each day. Throughout our whole experience, we learned that we are fortunate to live each day without ailment. If there is…

One of the biggest things I’ve learned is to give myself grace. We’ve learned how to care for a child with a condition that most people have never even heard of. There have been days when I felt like I handled everything perfectly and days when I’ve felt completely overwhelmed. That doesn’t make me a…

When he was first born, his dad and I had no idea what we were going to do with a baby we could barely hold without damaging his skin. We didn’t know how to physically handle our child, and he screamed almost all day, every day, due to pain. Over time, we learned different techniques…

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…