Smile Again Ministries Inc.
Smile Again Ministries Inc.
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Mission
Smile Again Ministries was started to help parents deal with the grief of losing a child and the pain that always accompanies it. Through the personal experience of losing a young daughter over 14 years ago, the founders of this organization learned of the limited resources available to help parents who have lost a child. After several years of sharing and counseling with other families, Smile Again Ministries, Inc. (SAM) was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing a safe place (a retreat center) where the parents as well as siblings can come to talk about their incredible grief, to deal with shattered emotions and to begin the life long process of healing. Whitetail Lodge is now a reality and open year round. Families who have lost a child (of any age) are welcome. SAM exists to help hurting people find hope and peace in their pain.
About
Each year families from all over the United States come to Smile Again Ministries Whitetail Lodge located near Crosslake, MN. Smile Again Ministries helps moms and dads and surviving siblings deal with the grief and struggles that follow the death of a child. Founders Pat and Judy Misener, who lost their 13 year old daughter to heart disease in 1988, provide counseling and insight while families are at the lodge.