The journey to creatingMessage to Heaven began from a place of profound personal loss. In 2023, I experienced the heartbreaking loss of my father. The months that followed were incredibly difficult, marked by waves of grief and sadness that often felt overwhelming. Just as I was navigating this painful path, tragedy struck again in 2024 with the sudden, shocking loss of my dear brother to a heart attack. The weight of these losses left me feeling adrift and searching for a way to cope.
As someone who has spent years designing websites, I found myself turning to my skills as an outlet. In those quiet moments at the computer, I started building a simple, private webpage – a personal space where I could write down the thoughts and messages I wished I could still share with my dad and brother. It was a way to bridge the silence, a virtual conversation to ease the ache in my heart.
To my surprise, this simple act of sending messages into the virtual ether brought an unexpected sense of comfort and relief. It wasn't a replacement for them, of course, but it became a gentle, therapeutic ritual. It helped me process my feelings and maintain a sense of connection. Realizing the solace this private space offered me sparked a new idea: perhaps this concept could help others navigating their own journeys through grief.
That personal page slowly grew, evolving into the idea for Message to Heaven – a shared space built from love, loss, and the hope of offering comfort to others who understand this path.
Our Mission
Our core mission at Message to Heaven stems directly from the path I walked through grief. Having experienced the profound ache of loss and the unexpected comfort found in expressing those lingering thoughts and feelings, my hope is to offer a similar source of solace to others who are suffering.
We aim to provide a gentle, accessible space where anyone grappling with the loss of a loved one can feel safe to remember, reflect, and maintain a sense of connection. We understand that grief is a deeply personal journey, often isolating, and our mission is simply to offer a tool that might help ease that burden, even just a little.
Whether it's by writing a message you wish you could share, lighting a virtual candle as a quiet act of remembrance, or creating a lasting memorial tribute, we hope these features provide a small measure of peace.
Message to Heaven exists to validate the ongoing bond we feel with those we've lost and to remind us that remembrance itself can be a form of healing. Our mission is fulfilled each time someone finds a moment of comfort or connection within these pages.
A Space for Remembrance
We understand that remembering can bring a mix of emotions. While acknowledging the reality of loss, Message to Heaven is intentionally designed as a space for quiet reflection and gentle remembrance. We envision it as a calm corner of the internet where memories can surface softly.
Our deepest hope is that this becomes a place where memories fill the heart not just with sadness, but also with warmth and even laughter. We encourage the sharing of stories that celebrate the unique life, personality, and joy that your loved one brought into the world. This is a space to recall the funny moments, the cherished quirks, the favourite songs, and the lasting impact they made.
We strive to maintain a respectful, supportive, and peaceful environment. It's a place to pause, to remember, and perhaps to smile through the tears. By focusing on the enduring light of memory, we hope Message to Heaven serves as a positive tribute and a testament to the love that continues.