The Compassionate Friends/ Bay County Chapter

06/03/2026

This months meeting is next Monday, June 8th at 6:30 at Northstar Church.
We will have a special night with the topic “Celebrate You”. You won’t want to miss this.

05/15/2026

When I’m gone, don’t hesitate to tell the stories, even the funny ones I might pretend to be embarrassed by.

Especially those.

Don’t fear the photos.

Let them fall out of drawers, be framed on your shelves, pop up on your phone when you least expect it.

Let them remind you that I was here. That I lived and I loved and I mattered.

Listen to my voicemails— yes, even the ones where I sound rushed or silly.

Let my voice be a comfort, not a trigger.

Let it remind you that I once called just to say, “I love you,” and I meant it every time.

Don’t avoid the places we went together.

Go back.

Order my favorite drink.

Laugh if you cry. Cry if you laugh.

Both are okay.

Please don’t shut out the memories.

Let them breathe.

Let them visit you like gentle whispers reminding you I’m not entirely gone.

Not really.

Let the memories keep me close.

Not to hold you back— but to remind you how deeply you were loved.

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04/21/2026

If only everyone understood how important it is to us that our children be remembered.

04/20/2026

It was a beautiful day for this years Walk to Remember.

Special thanks to all the sponsors, supporters and families that participated.

Together, we walk to keep their memories alive.

04/10/2026

Picked up some plants today to be planted in the garden tomorrow. Will be there at 9 if anyone would like to stop by and help. Shovels and gloves.

Any help is appreciated since I am still recuperating from my hospital stay this week.

04/10/2026

04/08/2026

Dear Families,

We wanted to let you know that the garden cleanup day scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologize for the last-minute change, as this situation was beyond our control.

We hope this does not disrupt your schedules too much, and we truly appreciate your understanding.

Thank you!

04/08/2026

The Walk to Remember scheduled for Saturday April 11, 2026 has to moved to Saturday April 18, 2026 at 10 am.

04/08/2026

Please join us at the garden tomorrow, together we can make a difference.

04/01/2026

Let’s come together to care for a place that holds so many precious memories.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Children’s Memorial Garden Cleanup Day as we honor the children remembered here by helping restore the beauty of this special space.

Every hand truly makes a difference. Whether you can stay all day or just stop by for a bit, your time and support matter.

📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Al Kinsaul Park, Lynn Haven (4th St. side inside the fence)

Bring yard gloves if you have them — and bring a friend who loves giving back.

“Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Missed.”
Let’s show this garden the love it deserves.