My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been to several retreats since my son moved to heaven January 10, 2012. They have helped me cope with my grief, make lifelong friends who truly understand what it feels like lo lose a child, and we actually have fun while sharing our precious children. I have met so many wonderful Moms and Dad on this journey and look forward to seeing you all again. Thank you Shirley for all you do to help us on this path we are all on. It truly support our forward movement.

My son passed away in January of 2012. He was my heart and I have been lost ever since. I have gone to counseling and attended TCF meetings but what has helped me the most is attending The Wings of Hope retreats. Just meeting the other parents and knowing that what we are feeling is normal - we are not crazy really helps. While the retreats were not as spiritual as I would have liked, the relationships that were developed from attending these retreats was and is so healing. The organizers of the retreats are grieving parents also so they know what we are going through and they ask for feedback so they can try to improve with each retreat. The retreats are not a one size fits all but I can truly say that I have met some amazing people that I know will be lifelong friends, actually more like family and am so very grateful that I was able to attend these retreats.