First Touch Family

05/28/2026

Walking in the Valley of the Shadow of Death, A Mother's Journey of Child Loss

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

We frequently encounter families that have experienced church trauma after the loss of their children, myself included. I don’t believe it was intentional, I just believe most churches/people do not know how to handle the situation unless they have lost a child and/or they are not trauma informed.

I recently had the privilege of attending a small group session with these two brilliant authors and at the 2026 recently.

This book is not just about trauma caused by the church on congregants but also trauma inflicted on leadership in the church by its congregants.

Dr Scot McKnight’s prospective on Paul’s relationship with the Corinthians makes you think and Dr. Gibson does an incredible job of explaining how trauma affects our brain and lives.

Highly recommend!

Much love,
Chrissy

05/20/2026

Will you please join us in prayer over this family?

Gregory Chase Carter, you are loved and never forgotten.

Much Love,

Your First Touch Family.

Click the 🔗 to learn more about the life and legacy of Chase.

Gregory Chase Carter met Jesus face to face on May 17, 2022. Dear Gregory (Chase), “There isn’t a moment that passes that we don’t think of you. To your friends, you were Greg. To us, you were Chase—our kind, caring, easygoing heart. You had this incredible way of connecting with everyone. T...

05/19/2026

REMINDER FOR TONIGHT.

If you are planning to attend and have not registered yet, click the link to register!

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05/18/2026

REMINDER TOMORROW NIGHT!

05/17/2026

Will you please join us in prayer over this family?

Colin Patrick Anderson, you are loved and never forgotten.

Much Love,

Your First Touch Family

Click the 🔗 to learn more about the life and legacy of Colin.

Colin Patrick Anderson May 17 Written By Chrissy Mafrige Colin Anderson met Jesus face to face on May 17, 2014. Sweet Colin, Your life matters. From the moment you were created, you were known and deeply loved. Your name and your story hold a sacred place in the hearts of those who love you. At Firs...

05/15/2026

Because of generous donors, our Parent & Sibling Blessing Boxes are provided to families completely free of charge. 💛
Each box is thoughtfully filled with comfort items, resources, and meaningful gifts to support families through unimaginable loss. The average cost to prepare and ship one box is $75.
Your support makes it possible for grieving parents and siblings to feel seen, loved, and cared for during one of the hardest seasons of life.
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05/15/2026

After the Casseroles Go Cold

A Monthly Online Community for Bereaved Families

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a time of connection, encouragement, and community with others who understand the journey of child loss. Meeting May 19 at 6:30 pm CST.

These gatherings are designed to be a gentle space where you can show up just as you are. Some months, we’ll explore specific topics like navigating grief milestones, relationships, or honoring your child’s memory. Other times, we’ll focus on self-care, devotionals, and quiet encouragement, offering moments to breathe, reflect, and be poured into.

And sometimes… We’ll simply gather.
No agenda, just a chance to check in, share, and remind one another that we are not alone.

Wherever you are in your grief, you are welcome here. There is no obligation to attend every meeting. We invite you to join us whenever you choose.
Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us05web.zoom.us/.../register/Nmxd1zhXTSyw4CmRdRxMcA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.

We hope to see you there.