Today, I am officially announcing the launch of the Hopeful Heart Initiative, a program of The Goodwin Family Project—and this announcement is deeply personal.

What pushed me to start this foundation was, of course, my own experience with back-to-back second-trimester pregnancy losses. Losing my sons at 19 weeks changed me forever. Walking out of the hospital empty-handed, facing unimaginable grief, and then being confronted with the financial reality of cremation services for my babies opened my eyes to a harsh truth: families are often left to navigate devastating loss alone.

But as painful as my experiences were, what truly solidified the calling to start this foundation was the loss of my best friend’s baby.

In June 2025, my best friend experienced the unimaginable. She lost her seven-month-old baby girl, Mercy Faith. This tragedy shattered my heart in a way I never expected. I never imagined that someone so close to me would endure such profound loss. To suffer through a horrific at-home birth and then experience infant loss is beyond comprehension. It is a pain I would never pretend to fully understand.

I would be lying if I said I knew exactly what she was going through—because I don’t. I never lost a baby who made it earthside. But I do know grief. I know heartbreak. And I know that no words are ever enough.

Mercy fought with all of her heart to survive in this world. And while we wanted her here, God had other plans.

Losing my goddaughter was a turning point for me. It was the moment when grief turned into a calling. Mercy’s life—no matter how brief—sparked something eternal. Her story, alongside my own losses, led directly to the creation of the Goodwin Family Project and the Hopeful Heart Initiative.

I thank God for Mercy and her mother, Kenya, every single day. They are what I lovingly call the cherry on top—the final confirmation that this work is not just meaningful, but necessary. Because of them, I can now serve and support families who are walking through the same or similar pain that we have endured.

This foundation exists so that families facing pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant loss do not have to carry the emotional and financial weight alone. It exists to offer dignity, compassion, and support when the world feels like it has stopped turning.

If this mission resonates with your heart, I invite you to visit our website, subscribe, share our story, and donate if you feel led to do so. Your support—whether through prayer, generosity, or simply holding space—allows us to show up for families during the most unimaginable moments of their lives.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for honoring Mercy. And thank you for helping us turn loss into love, service, and hope. 💛🐝

With love,

Morgan Goodwin

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