Richard Lambert Foundation

09/01/2026

❤️‍🩹 Some months carry quiet reminders of love, sorrow, birthdays, anniversaries, and meaningful dates that live in our hearts.

Grief doesn’t follow the calendar, but some days ask us to remember a little more intentionally.

Your love continues, and so does their legacy, carried forward in memory, in stories, and in the way you live. ✨

If you hold a date close to your heart this month, we invite you to share in the comments who you’re remembering this month.

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

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08/28/2026

Losing a parent can feel like losing so much more. It can feel like you’ve lost your safe place, your biggest supporter, the person who knew your story, loved you unconditionally, and made being with them, feel like home.

If you’re navigating life after the death of a parent, you don’t have to carry your grief alone. 💚

Join us for our Loss of Parent Support Group on the 1st Monday of each month from 6:00–7:30 PM.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required https://www.richardlambertfoundation.org/grief-support-groups

08/21/2026

I have survived days, and now years, I once thought were impossible. I have laughed again without loving Richard any less. I have found meaningful moments of genuine joy without forgetting the pain or wishing he were here to share them with me.

Somewhere around the sixth year after losing Richard, I realized I had stopped simply existing and had begun learning how to truly live again. I had experienced glimpses of real laughter and happiness throughout those years, but living again meant something more. It meant intentionally choosing more of the things I knew could bring me joy. It meant allowing myself to embrace happiness when it came, without immediately feeling guilty for living a life Richard no longer had the opportunity to live.

I know Richard would want that for me. The truth is, I knew that from day one. But knowing what your loved one would want for you and actually being able to live it are two very different things.

IT’S NOT THAT EASY!!

It has taken YEARS and A LOT of WORK to get here. Happiness doesn’t always come naturally after profound loss. Sometimes, even now, happiness feels like something I have to intentionally plan for. Sometimes I have to make myself choose the things I know are good for me, remind myself that it’s okay to laugh, to enjoy my life, to make new memories, and to keep moving forward.

I can miss him desperately and still have a beautiful day. I can wish he were here and still laugh until my stomach hurts. I can grieve the life he didn’t get to live while continuing to try and live mine.

08/18/2026

Grieving a grandparent can mean grieving so much more than a person ❤️‍🩹

It can mean missing the familiar stories, the sound of their voice, their advice, their hugs, family traditions, or simply knowing they were there.

A grandparent’s love often becomes woven into who we are. And when they are gone, their absence can be felt in both the big moments and the quiet, ordinary ones.

There is no timeline for missing someone who helped shape your life. Their love, lessons, and memories remain part of your story.

If you are grieving a grandparent today, give yourself permission to miss them, remember them, talk about them, and carry their love with you in whatever way feels meaningful.

💚 Who is a grandparent you are remembering today? Share their name, photo, or a favorite memory below.

08/13/2026

🏈 KICKOFF FOR GRIEF: A HALL OF FAME TRIBUTE 🏈

Football season is here, and we’re kicking things off with a meaningful way to honor the people who will always be part of our team (lives) 💚

⭐ Donate $10. Honor Someone You Love. ⭐

For every $10 donation, we’ll create a paper football featuring the name of your loved one and add it to our Hall of Fame at the Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center.

🏈 $10 = 1 Hall of Fame Football
🏈 Donate $20 = 2 footballs
🏈 Donate $50 = 5 footballs
🏈 Donate as many times as you’d like!

Our Hall of Fame will continue to grow and remain on display at the Center through September 8, creating a visible reminder of the people who remain an important part of our lives.

🏆 AND THERE’S A LITTLE OVERTIME BONUS!

Every $10 donated also gives you one entry to win $100!

One donor will be randomly selected on September 9 to receive the $100 prize.

Their life mattered. Their story matters. Their name belongs in our Hall of Fame. 💚

🏈 Donate $10 through Venmo and add someone you love today.

Venmo Link: https://venmo.com/u/RichardLambert-Foundation. Under “what is this for”, enter your loved one's first and last name.

Every football added to our Hall of Fame helps support the Richard Lambert Foundation’s mission to inspire hope, facilitate healing, and guide bereaved children and adults in rebuilding a meaningful life intertwined with their grief.

08/12/2026

Join us on September 26 for the Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival. For more information and to get your tickets now go to https://www.richardlambertfoundation.org/water-lantern-festival

08/07/2026

❤️‍🩹 You did it. You made it through another day.

Some days feel a little lighter. Others feel impossibly heavy. And some days, simply making it to bedtime is an accomplishment.

No matter what today looked like, your mind and body have been carrying more than most people can see.

Tonight, give yourself permission to rest.

The dishes can wait.
The laundry can wait.
Tomorrow can wait.

For now, let yourself breathe. Close your eyes, and allow your body the opportunity to recover from another day of carrying grief.

We hope you sleep well tonight. Tomorrow is a new day, and we’ll be here to walk it with you. You’re not alone.

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08/05/2026

Grief has a way of changing what matters. I relate to this wholeheartedly. I have to choose every single day, even nearly 13 years later, how I survive my son Richard’s death. That is my reality. Learning how to care for myself and protect my peace is different now, and I am 100% unapologetic about how I do it.

After experiencing a significant loss, you may find that surface-level conversations leave you feeling empty, small talk feels draining, and shallow connections become unbearable in a way you can no longer tolerate.

You start becoming more intentional about where you spend your time, who you spend it with, and how you protect your energy. And no, this is not selfish. It is a healthy response to survival after something that has permanently changed you.

It’s okay if your circle becomes smaller. It’s okay to only make space for deeper, more meaningful connections.

It’s even okay if you choose peace over obligation.

Sometimes that means changing careers. Sometimes it means approaching your current profession differently, creating healthier boundaries, or simply working in a way that better protects your well-being.

Sometimes it means taking a break from “peopling.” 😉 You may find your way back to it someday… or you may discover that your life feels healthier with fewer demands on your emotional energy. Either way, that’s okay.

Grief changes us. It teaches us to listen more closely to our minds, bodies, and hearts. Only you know what helps prevent emotional overload and what allows you to navigate this lifelong journey in a way that feels sustainable.

You are allowed to give yourself permission and to honor what you need and NOT what others expect from you!

If this resonates with you, know you’re not alone. ❤️‍🩹