About A Mother Like Me
About Angie
- Angie has experienced the fires of unexpected sorrow many times throughout her life, beginning with the sudden cardiac death of her dad when she was 12 years old.
- Married to her high school sweetheart, Bob Green, they happily welcomed, and raised their three sons, Eric, David, and Kevin.
- Angie's heart was broken when their youngest son, Kevin, died of sudden cardiac death in January 2002 while surfing at his favorite surf spot in Southern California.
- After years of grieving, and moving from heartbreaking sorrow to healing peace, Angie co-founded "Mothers Like Me Grief Care and Support Ministry" with Cynthia Roth-Weightman who's son, Richie, committed suicide at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2000.
- For more than two decades Angie has comforted, and encouraged grieving moms by connecting with them, blogging and speaking on the subject of grieving with hope, and facilitating support groups.
- Writing for business, education and ministry Angie's book "A Mother Like Me - A Story of Faith, Hope, and Love in Loss" was published in 2023. Her second book, "Mothers Like Me - Stories of Faith, Hope, and Love in Loss" was published in 2024.
- Jesus is at the heart of Angie's everyday life, writing, and ministry of faith, hope and love.
"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." (Beatitude)
A walk through the wilderness of grief can be where we meet god as we search for meaning and purpose.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted." (Psalm 34:18)
Resources
Grief Support Websites
The following are grief-related, and spiritual growth resources and services. I personally know most of the directors, and highly recommend all of them without hesitation.
Umbrella Ministries @ www.umbrellaministries.com
This National Christian faith-based grief support ministry founded by Daisy Catchings Shader and Donna Luke is far-reaching, and offers welcoming, accepting and loving grief support, conferences/retreats, special events, and book recommendations/resources.
Hopelifters Unlimited @www.hopelifters.com
With an emphasis on "spreading hope when life hurts," the founder of this ministry, Kathe Wunnenberg, is an inspiring Christian author, speaker, and spiritual mentor.
Depth Ministries www,jodisnowdon.com
Jodi Snowdon is the inspiring director of this ministry that encourages growing "from heartbreak to strength." She authored the book "Depth," and hosts regular podcasts.
The Center for Loss @www.centerforloss.com
Founding Director, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, is a world-renowned author, speaker and bereavement professional. The Center for Loss and Transition offers a plethora of grief-related books and resources, as well as comprehensive bereavement workshops and training programs.