The Compassionate Friends Hastings Nebraska Chapter

09/01/2026

Support group time will be changing to 7pm instead of 7:30 starting with September 22 meeting. NO meeting in October!

08/03/2026

We are very pleased to bring you the Summer 2026 online issue of "We Need Not Walk Alone," courtesy of The Compassionate Friends! Visit our website to read the latest issue.

07/29/2026

07/07/2026

07/07/2026

Annual balloon release is moved to July 21st at 7:30pm at The children’s memorial garden. Bring a chair, latex balloon to release and a picture of your child to share!

07/01/2026

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. The Compassionate Friends is thinking of our friends and family who have been going through one of the hardest losses, the death of their beloved child or children. Visit our website to find a local chapter or online support.

06/21/2026

TO THE FATHERS WHO CARRY
LOVE AND LOSS TODAY

Today, on Father’s Day,
I want every bereaved father to know…

I see you.

I know the yearning.

I know the ache.

I know the pain of not having your child physically beside you today.

I know there is an empty space that no one else can fill.

My prayer for you today is that gentle memories will find their way into your heart, your mind, and perhaps even bring a smile to your face.

I pray that gratitude will quietly settle into your soul for the precious gift of having loved your child and for the beautiful love your child brought into your life.

I pray that love will carry you through today.
And although sorrow may weave its way in and out of these memories, I pray that peace will gently weave its way in too.

Your love is eternal.

You always will be your child’s father.

Your child matters.

Your love for your child matters.

And today, we honor both.

May God wrap His arms around you, strengthen your weary heart, and remind you that a father’s love never dies.

With love,
❤️ Dr. Cali
Bereaved Mother
Bereaved Parents Advocate
Grief Educator
Founder, Grief Bridge