Grief comes in many ways, and is not always just associated with death. It can be associated with many forms of loss: estrangement, divorce, caring 24/7/365 for a medically fragile child, and more.
Through official certification, On Angels’ Wings provides grief recovery services based upon The Grief Recovery Method in one-on-one or group settings, in-person or virtually. While priority is given to OAW recipients, this service is available to the entire community.
The organization requires that participants cover the cost of the $12 accompanying book, and requests a donation to On Angels’ Wings at the end of the program. See the testimonials and currently available programs below.
Meet Our Certified Specialists
Michelle L. Cramer
Founder, President & Executive Director
Michelle Slavens
Vice President & Support Coordinator
In June 2020, Michelle Cramer and Michelle Slavens went through training to become Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialists in order to better serve OAW recipients and the community.
(Neither are licensed counselors and the programs utilized cannot be considered therapy.)
Testimonies From Our Participants
OAW brings joy to a world that can often be full of challenges and advocacy so it’s so amazing to just celebrate our sweet boy with these photo shoots.
Jessica Wagner (Springfield, MO)
Mommy to Cole (Cerebral Palsy, hydrocephalus, cordial visual impairment)
On Angels’ Wings has been a huge life line for my family & I. Most people tend to forget that we had a son because his time on earth was so short but OAW never forgets with the small gifts, pictures, poems and card. I definitely couldn’t have gotten through without the monthly support groups with the other grieving recipients. Matt 18:20.
Kayla Ferguson
Mommy to Ethan
OAW gave us an earthly gift that no one could ever have given us, nor can it be recreated or replaced. OAW has given us the gift of remembrance, to see her in perfect clarity time and time again, no matter how much time passes. They have given us a compassion that few offered and a love that will never be forgotten. Because of OAW, we are able to share and celebrate our baby girls life. Because of OAW, the worst time of our young lives as parents, was made into a beautiful thing as well. We will forever be grateful for them.
Danielle Koester
On Angels’ Wings has been a great source of comfort and support for me. I am forever grateful for the amazing photos they captured for us of both our angel baby and our rainbow baby. And for the continued support. It has meant a lot that they continue to reach out and let us know that we are loved, and that our little one is remembered.
Amanda Dillow
Mommy to Aoife Rin and rainbow Sophie
OAW gave us the only photos we have of our girls together. This is not something we were prepared to think about when Reagan passed, so I’m glad this organization just showed up in our moment of need. Without them, we wouldn’t have had the mindset to have those lasting memories.
Kylie Brownfield
Mommy to Reagan & Kennedy
OAW means that I am not alone in my grief. I am a part of a community who loves and feels the same way I do. We struggle together, we grow together, we lift each other up, and we all understand. OAW keeps the memory of our children burning through pictures, gifts, and continued support.
Ana Jantz
Mommy to Elizabeth
OAW gives my family hope in a neverending time of devastation and tragedy. They flooded us with love, support, encouragement and compassion when we had given up on everything. They gave us priceless, everlasting memories of our son. They have truly done extreme wonders for my family and have also given me the opportunity to volunteer and help others in their time of need.
Rachael Saylor
Mommy to Finley
OAW gave us some happiness in a time where we were struggling to find any. Our sweet girl had been in the hospital for quite a while and we were so ready for her to be home. They were our first family photos since she had been born and I am so grateful for them ♡
Andrea Gimlin
Mommy to Ailyn
On Angel’s Wings has been an incredible source of hope and comfort. The pictures they took in the hospital are the only family pictures we will have with our son Wilder so we greatly cherish them. But OAW goes above and beyond that to connect families to others walking through grief and uncertainties. The support groups, gifts, cards and events have helped me to keep moving forward and realize that I am not alone.
Kristin Maerke
Mommy to Wilder
They were there for every precious moment, helping us to create memories that would have otherwise been overlooked — providing encouragement and hope. The photos are beautiful, but are only a fraction of the support that we received and continue to receive every day.
Cassandra Nabena
Mommy to Madalyn
PROGRAMS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
If there are no current sessions available, or those below don’t work for your schedule, please check back soon or subscribe to our email list for session announcements. Contact either Michelle above for inquiries about one-on-one sessions. You can also check the Grief Recovery Institute to choose a program you like and search their network of certified specialists.
ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS
via Zoom or in-person
Open to Recipients and the Entire Community
$12 for the cost of the accompanying book
Availability for both leaders