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Turning Tragedy Into Support for Others with Jessica and Travis Remme – Part 2 (Ep. 32)

Turning Tragedy Into Support for Others with Jessica and Travis Remme – Part 2 (Ep. 32)

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The pain felt by the loss of a child is indescribable.

That is why seeking support is essential, even more so from people who really know what you feel.

In this episode, Corey Heimensen continues the conversation with Travis and Jessica Remme. This time they go in-depth regarding the Oaklyn Foundation and what they do to help parents who have lost their child.

Travis and Jessica discuss:

  • Details about the Oaklyn Foundation and the events they organize to help families
  • The resources and support they give to families who have lost children, including hand-crafting weighted bears
  • The importance of talking about loss and how their nonprofit has helped over 760 families in 34 states and Canada
  • The power of sharing personal stories and stepping into uncomfortable opportunities to help others 
  • The hard work and dedication required to achieve success
  • Corey’s commitment to supporting the Oaklyn Foundation
  • Their next big project with the foundation
  • And more!

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About the Oaklyn Foundation:

Oaklyn was born on January 4, 2018, after an amazing pregnancy! What Travis and Jessica Remme didn’t know was that Oaklyn was born with an extremely rare Hemangioma on her liver that ruptured due to the pressure of delivery. After 10 hours, many blood transfusions, her heart stopping more times than they could count, and an unsuccessful surgery, they had to make the decision to let her go live with our Lord and Savior. This was the hardest decision of their lives.

What they found after the loss of their little girl was that there was little to no support for grieving families. In years past, infant and child loss was something that was kept secret, never to be discussed or talked about. Having walked this painful journey themselves, they discovered firsthand that talking about your child and celebrating them daily mends the heart a bit. After a time, they talked about Oaklyn with joy and pride, instead of pain and hurt. Their hope is that the Oaklyn Foundation can be that source of comfort for families during this difficult time in their life. They have walked this path, share the same pain in their hearts daily and understand a bit of what families are going through. They are here for you and would love to help your honor and remember your sweet child.

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Turning Tragedy Into Support for Others with Jessica and Travis Remme – Part 1 (Ep. 31)

Turning Tragedy Into Support for Others with Jessica and Travis Remme – Part 1 (Ep. 31)

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Life can sometimes take an unexpected turn that can leave a lasting impact on us.

Hearing about the experiences of others can provide us with valuable insight and help us cultivate the proper mentality going forward.

In this episode, Corey Heimensen sits down with Jessica and Travis Remme. They share the story behind the sudden death of their daughter Oaklyn. Additionally, they talk about what motivated them to start the Oaklyn Foundation which aims to support couples who have lost a child.

Travis and Jessica discuss:

  • Their background and some details about the Oaklyn Foundation
  • The sudden loss of their newborn daughter, Oaklyn
  • The aftermath of the situation and how it mentally affected them 
  • The importance of faith
  • How the loss of their daughter made them get more united as a marriage
  • The surprising divorce rate after the passing of a child
  • The importance of seeking help
  • And more!

Resources:

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About the Oaklyn Foundation:

Oaklyn was born on January 4, 2018, after an amazing pregnancy! What Travis and Jessica Remme didn’t know was that Oaklyn was born with an extremely rare Hemangioma on her liver that ruptured due to the pressure of delivery. After 10 hours, many blood transfusions, her heart stopping more times than they could count, and an unsuccessful surgery, they had to make the decision to let her go live with our Lord and Savior. This was the hardest decision of their lives.

What they found after the loss of their little girl was that there was little to no support for grieving families. In years past, infant and child loss was something that was kept secret, never to be discussed or talked about. Having walked this painful journey themselves, they discovered firsthand that talking about your child and celebrating them daily mends the heart a bit. After a time, they talked about Oaklyn with joy and pride, instead of pain and hurt. Their hope is that the Oaklyn Foundation can be that source of comfort for families during this difficult time in their life. They have walked this path, share the same pain in their hearts daily and understand a bit of what families are going through. They are here for you and would love to help your honor and remember your sweet child.

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6 Degrees of the Super Bowl (Ep. 21)

6 Degrees of the Super Bowl (Ep. 21)

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When we reach a certain age or stage in life, we start to think about leaving our belongings to our children or any other person who, according to us, deserves it.

But sometimes, this process is not always in a straight line and can entail many conditions that must be respected.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen dives into the aspect of conditional giving and connects it to the Super Bowl in six steps. Additionally, Corey explains the implications of conditional giving for the parties involved and some examples.

Corey discusses:

  • The concept of conditional giving
  • Why your children must have a positive experience in investing so they can contribute to their long-term goals
  • How the course of giving or passing wealth to children varies depending on the parents
  • The effects of inheriting money at a young age without the proper wisdom
  • The process of passing collectibles
  • And more!

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