Reflections
Surely There Is a Future
Gretchen was an amazing encourager to everyone lucky enough to know her. She always filled me with hope for the future. She passed 6 months ago, and she still encourages me.
She Can’t “Be Mine”
Gretchen absolutely without hesitation loved Valentine's Day. It was her excuse every year to go out of her way to show our daughters how much they were loved.
Steadfast, Immovable, Abounding
Francesca wrote and read the following for the Memorial Service on January 12 2024.
A Legacy of Laments
Brigitta wrote and read this at the memorial service on January 12 2024
WHEN JOY COMES AND GOES
Spoken word preformed by Adam Thomason at Gretchen’s memorial service on January 12 2204
Gretchen’s Great Work
Lukas wrote and read this reflection shared at Gretchen’s Celebration of Life on January 12 2024.
Life and Loss Tumble Together
23 years ago, January 6, 2001 became the most joyful and soul wrenching day of my life.
Seafood, Sunrise, & One Last Stocking Stuffer
Christmas Eve 2023 carries an unbearable weight of longing as we celebrate Christ’s birth and all that it promises.
my mama (Poem)
Natalia wrote the following poem for Gretchen and read it to her on her last birthday, November 23 2023.
Reflections from Brigitta
Gretchen Marie Naugle is force of nature that permeates through the fabric of everything I - and my family - know, and I don’t know how to do this without her.
On Missing You
On our bedroom wall for the past 20 years has been a poem that I wrote for our 4th anniversary.
Gretchen Naugle: An Unforgettable Story (VIDEO)
A beautiful short film of Gretchen Naugle. She was the sweetest daughter, sister, wife, and mother we could have ever been given.
Concert for Gretchen (VIDEO)
On September 23, 2023, with so many of our friends from the Leadership Experience, we were able to surprise Gretchen with a concert in her honor.