The interview with Colin’s mother took place in a nondescript conference room, but the setting did not dictate the tone and feel of the interview. From the very beginning, the love Colin’s mother has for him filled the room. Please enjoy this excerpt from her story.
Three members of the Give Grief a Voice team got to listen to Grayson’s story at his farmhouse in Iowa. His older sister made a few appearances as well, climbing onto her mother or father’s lap for a cuddle while they cried and talked. Being invited into the homes of families is one of the …
The community of families who grieve the loss of a child spans the globe. Each experience is unique, but there is a bond of understanding that leads us to one another. We are grateful to have made connections with others who have had a little one gone too soon. We can share comfort and resources …
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Rachel and Ryne shared Anders’s story from a laptop on their dining room table in North Dakota. Buzzy’s Founder, Amanda Drews and writer April joined from their own homes for one of the first Give Grief a Voice virtual interviews. While distance may have separated us, it was easy to see in his parent’s retelling …
Both Give Grief a Voice writers, Lisa and April, interviewed Mollie’s parents. After the interview, the writers decided that Lisa would write Mahnie’s story while April wrote Chris’s. Every family deals with the loss of a child differently, and that’s true of couples as well. There is no “Mother” version or “Father” version of this …
Alaska was so special to Wesley and his family in a way that made it synonymous with Wesley himself. Buzzy’s Founder Amanda Drews and writer April Arevalo, interviewed Wesley’s mother about his relationship with animals, Alaska and how they get to spend their dreams together. Please enjoy reading an excerpt from their story, “Wild & …
Giovanni’s parents called Gio their “superhero” during his months-long battle with cancer. Listen to an excerpt of his story to hear why.
Buzzy’s Founder Amanda Drews and writer Lisa Reit interviewed Evelyn and Mary’s parents outside in the cemetery – right at the foot of the girls’ tombstones. It’s a place the Itami family loves to be, and it’s easy to see why. The cemetery looks out onto a beautiful pasture where cows graze and tall grass …
Candles light the darkness in winter. Their glow can warm your spirit even when it is cold outside. We sing “Silent Night” on Christmas Eve as we raise the lighted candles at the close of worship. There is a lump in our throat and our eyes mist. In our home we have continued the tradition …
Today we continue sharing a glimpse of the stories and art our eleven 2020 Give Grief a Voice families received. Hannah’s family was our first interview of 2020. Lisa and Amanda interviewed Hannah’s mom, Jill, in early January at the family’s home. Jill shared her story of Hannah over coffee at the dining room table …
The Angel of Hope was inspired by Richard Paul Evans’ national bestseller, “The Christmas Box” – the story of a woman who mourns the loss of her child at the