In this episode of the Discover Seward County Podcast, we are honored to partner with Heartfelt Children's Memorial of Seward, Nebraska, and meet one-on-one with Diane Krieser to discuss the journey that led her to create Heartfelt Connections. After the loss of her daughter Karina, Diane shares how the need for community support inspired a space where grieving families could remember their children, speak their names, and feel understood. That mission eventually grew into the Heartfelt Children’s Memorial, a place that stands as a symbol of remembrance, connection, and healing for families near and far Throughout our conversation, Diane opens up about the realities of grief, the importance of honest dialogue, and how small acts of acknowledgment can mean everything to someone navigating loss. We talk about the meaning behind the memorial, the stories it holds, and the reminder that love does not end when life does. This episode is a somber one, but also a powerful conversation rooted in compassion, community, and the belief that remembering our loved ones keeps their presence alive in meaningful ways. 0:00 Intro 0:32 Welcome to Seward County 1:35 Grandmother 2:52 The Genesis of Heartfelt Connections 4:12 The Exclusive Club of Grief 6:18 Heartfelt's Memorial and its Community Impact 8:36 Coping with Loss and Open Communication 9:56 Hope Through Lasting Connections 11:06 Thank you from Seward County MEET THE CREW Host: Josh Rausch Contributor: Pat Coldiron Contributor: JJ Metschke Director & Producer: JJ Metschke Assistant to the Producer: Malachi Limback Assistant Director & Head Designer: Kennedy Goldsmith Executive Producer: Kevin Zadina Founding Committee Members: Kaitlyn Dallmann, Jonathan Jank, Joanie Brecka, and Stephanie Croston FIND & FOLLOW US discoversewardcounty.com instagram.com/dsc.podcast tiktok.com/@dsc.podcast facebook.com/people/Discover-Seward-County-Podcast/61577577200401