Forever 16 Foundation

03/08/2026

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03/02/2026

To the parents who wake up every morning carrying the unimaginable…
To the families learning how to breathe through grief…
To the siblings and loved ones whose hearts will never be the same…

We see you. We honor you. We remember with you.

Losing a child changes everything. Time may move forward, but love does not fade. Your child’s light, their laughter, their dreams — they are still part of your story. And your grief is not something to “get over.” It is love with nowhere to go.

At Forever 16 Foundation, we stand beside grieving families. You are not alone in your pain. This is a space where tears are understood, names are spoken, birthdays are remembered, and memories are cherished without apology.

💙It’s okay to have hard days.
💙It’s okay to smile and still miss them deeply.
💙It’s okay to speak their name.

We are here to support, to listen, and to walk this journey with you — one step, one breath, one memory at a time.

If you need someone to talk to, a community to lean on, or simply a reminder that your child will never be forgotten — we are here.

Because love is forever.
Because they are forever in our hearts.

💙

02/25/2026

💛 To the Parents Who Are Missing Their Child Today 💛

At forever16 Foundation, we see you.

We see the strength it takes to get out of bed when your heart feels shattered.
We see the quiet tears that come without warning.
We see the birthdays, the anniversaries, the ordinary days that feel anything but ordinary.

There is no timeline for grief.
There is no “moving on.”
There is only learning how to carry love and loss in the same heart.

If you are walking this road, please know:
You are not alone here.
Your child matters.
Your story matters.
Your grief matters.

This space is for you to speak their name, to share their memory, to sit in silence, or simply to breathe among others who understand. 💫

Drop your child’s name in the comments if you’d like us to honor them today. We will say their names with you. 🤍

With love and compassion,
forever16 Foundation

02/17/2026

You can now order our book directly from the Forever 16 Foundation website 💛
https://www.forever16foundation.org/shop

When you purchase through our site, more of your support goes directly to helping families navigating grief. Amazon takes a large portion of each order, so this allows us to give more back to those who need it most.

Thank you for helping us bring comfort, hope, and light to grieving families.

02/14/2026

📚 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM FOREVER 16 FOUNDATION 📚

We are so excited to share that Kellie (co-founder) has written a special children’s book in support of our mission!

This heartfelt project was created to make a difference — and we’re honored to announce that all proceeds from this book will go directly to Forever 16 Foundation.

Through our foundation, we support parents and children who have lost a beloved child in their family, walking alongside them with compassion, encouragement, and hope during unimaginable loss.

When you purchase a copy, you’re not just buying a book — you’re helping us continue to serve grieving families and remind them they are not alone. 💛

You can purchase your copy through the link below.
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Finding the Light Again: A Story of Love, Loss and Hope

02/14/2026

02/12/2026

Something meaningful is coming.

On March 26, 2022, our world changed forever. Through faith, we realized families who lose a child often feel deeply alone.

In a few days, we’ll be launching something close to our hearts — something designed to bring light into the darkest places.

Stay with us. 🤍

02/11/2026

So many exciting things! Our website is now LIVE!

Supporting grieving families through faith, compassion, and community. Learn how Forever 16 Foundation offers resources, remembrance, and hope in times of loss.

02/10/2026

An empty chair sits where love once lingered.
Valentine’s Week can make the absence feel louder.
It’s okay to notice the ache, to let your heart remember.
Even in the emptiness, God’s love is near,
holding the space with quiet comfort.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 💔

This week, honor the love that remains,
and allow yourself grace in the sorrow.

02/07/2026

There is no pain like losing a child. It’s not just grief, it’s a tearing of the soul. The world keeps moving, but you are forever changed. The person you were before no longer exists, and learning how to live as the person you are now feels impossible some days.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

Grief doesn’t follow rules or timelines. It comes in waves. Those are sometimes quiet, sometimes crushing. Joy and sorrow now live side by side in our hearts, and we carry a love that never stops aching. Losing a child changes how you see life, people, time, and even yourself.

What has held us together through the darkest moments is our faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ. When words failed, when strength was gone, when hope felt out of reach, He was still there. We leaned on Him when we couldn’t stand on our own. We questioned, we cried, we prayed through tears—and somehow, He met us in the brokenness.
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Faith didn’t take the pain away, but it gave us something to hold onto. It reminded us that our son’s life mattered, that love doesn’t end, and that his story did not stop that day.
God’s presence became our refuge, and His promises became our anchor.

We are changed forever—but we are still holding on to Faith. We will continue to walk forward, carrying our son in our hearts, trusting God with what we cannot understand, and believing that love and faith can exist even in the deepest loss.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

07/08/2025

20 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD i gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD”

Job 1:20-21 ESV

Even in our suffering, we can rest assured that God is sovereign in all things. We may never understand why this great tragedy happened, but these young girls have the right idea. Praise God and understand that He sees the plan unfolding and it will result in glory to HIS name