JT's Way

02/11/2026

Grief counseling can make a world of difference. We help families find it locally.

02/10/2026

Financial assistance for burying a child is just one way we help families heal. Prayer is another.

02/09/2026

Every family deserves care and compassion during the hardest times. That’s our mission.

02/08/2026

💙 JT’s Way exists to support families facing unimaginable loss. You are not alone.

01/27/2026

Step into the mystery at Sweet Secrets: A Chocolate Factory Mystery — an evening of suspense, sleuthing, and chocolatey surprises on March 28, 2026 (6:00–10:00 PM) at 203 Commerce Dr, Elizabethtown, KY. Perfect for date nights, friends, and anyone who loves a tasty whodunit. Get tickets and details: https://wix.to/iINDcYr

12/19/2025

Child Loss and Christmas

When a child dies, the world tilts off its axis. Life as we knew it no longer makes sense, and the holidays — especially Christmas — can feel like a cruel reminder of what’s missing. The season that once brought joy now carries a deep ache, a longing for the laughter, excitement, and wonder that our child brought into every moment.
Grieving parents understand that this loss is completely out of life’s natural order. A child is not supposed to go before their parents. The balance of the world feels broken, and nothing can ever truly set it right again. But you can’t make us miss them more by saying their name. You can’t stop our tears from falling when we remember their bright eyes, their laughter, their larger-than-life personalities. Those tears will fall regardless — because love that deep doesn’t fade.
It’s in those tears and in our grief that our children continue to live on. We will always welcome tears brought on by a memory over tears brought on because it feels like people have forgotten them. Remembering them, speaking their name, and sharing their stories keeps their light burning in a world that can feel unbearably dark.
Grief after losing a child is messy and raw. It’s filled with pain, confusion, and moments of unbearable silence. But even in that darkness, there are flashes of beauty — a memory that makes us smile, a sign that reminds us they’re still near, a moment of peace that feels like their love wrapping around us. We cling to those moments because they are all we have left of the life we once knew.
We are not the same people we were before our child died. We may look the same, sound the same, even smile the same — but inside, everything has changed. We are also grieving the versions of ourselves that existed when our children were alive.
So this Christmas, if you know a parent who has lost a child, offer a hug, a gentle touch, or a shared memory. Speak their child’s name. Let them know their child still lives on in your heart too. That simple act of remembrance is the most precious gift you can give — the gift of knowing their child is not forgotten.

12/19/2025

05/25/2025

Child loss support group meets once a month on the second Thursday of each month. Our morning group starts at 10:00am at the Hardin County Public Library and our evening meeting starts 6:00pm at 209 Tunnel Hill Road (Crossroads Campground).

Please fill out the Google form below for more information.

https://forms.gle/zyC8YaktMYiN8Gwg6

05/22/2025

A parents life after the loss of a child is filled with confusion and loneliness.

Join us as we navigate this time together.

If you are interested or would like more information on our support groups please fill out the google form via the link below.

https://forms.gle/zyC8YaktMYiN8Gwg6

03/12/2025

IT'S GALA TIME!

Join us for our 4th Annual Hats & Horses Gala! Proceeds go to assist Hardin County and Kentucky families during the loss of a a child. JT's Way has assist more than 45 families with over $59,000.00.
But we didn't do it alone. We did it because YOU make are events successful!

PUCHASE YOUR GALA TICKETS TODAY!

We are back for our 4th Annual Hat's and Horse's Derby Gala! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we want to see you there! THIS YEAR THE GALA IS HELD AT HIGHLAND SOD FARM

02/10/2025

We had the best time Saturday night at our Italian Murder Mystery. We want to say thank you to all who attended and made this a sold out event!