There are moments in life when something within us quietly insists on being honored. The Waiting Place was born from one of those moments.

Through seasons of grief and deep change, I came to understand something that reshaped my life: people don’t grow by being rushed or minimized. We grow through what is held, witnessed, and supported.

The Waiting Place began as the sanctuary I once needed—a place where sorrow could be set down, where grief was not seen as weakness, but recognized as a sacred expression of love.

This foundation is offered in gratitude. For those who held space for me. For the God who stayed close. And for the many hearts who continue to walk beside one another in this work.

If you are here, you are welcome. Whether you are grieving, loving someone who is, or simply finding your way through life’s in-between spaces, I’m glad you found this place.

With warmth and care,

Patti Merrill
Founder, The Waiting Place Foundation