You Found this for A Reason
In loving memory of Reagen — may this moment remind you that hope is never lost.
This keepsake holds part of her — her ashes, her story, her light, a life that mattered— lovingly preserved in resin, to find you, here and now.Maybe today was heavy.
Maybe someone you love is hurting.
Maybe you're carrying something no one sees.Whatever brought you here — you're not alone. This isn’t just a token. It’s a sign. A reminder that life still matters. That your life matters.Help exists. Healing is possible. Hope is still alive.
Resources for Hope
If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. This page exists to bring you light in a dark moment.
You matter.
You are loved.
Help is out there.
________________________________________💬 Immediate Help📞 SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-HELP (4357) – 24/7, Free, ConfidentialA lifeline for anyone struggling with mental health or substance use. They’ll connect you with local treatment options.
📞 National Mental Health Hotline1-866-903-3787 - 24/7, Free, ConfidentialStruggling with depression, you don’t have to struggle alone. Speak to a professional about depression and get help with mental health resources.
________________________________________🧠 Addiction Support & Recovery•Search for affordable treatment centers near you, based on your needs and insurance.
Addiction support, education, and a community committed to ending the stigma.
Find virtual or local support group meetings to connect with others in recovery.
Self-empowering, science-based recovery support groups (not 12-step).
________________________________________❤️ For Loved Ones
Resources and tools for families navigating addiction with a loved one.
Support for friends and family members of people struggling with alcohol or substance use.
________________________________________🕊️ Overdose Awareness & Prevention
If you're using and alone, someone will stay with you over the phone and call for help if needed.
Harm reduction education + mail-order Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips.
Addiction support, education, and a community committed to ending the stigma.
Reagen's story - Rainbows and Butterflies
When Reagen was just seven years old, she lost her dad—my husband, Terry. It was a devastating time for all of us, but somehow, even then, she carried a strength that most adults couldn’t muster. I remember so clearly a moment shortly after his passing: one of her little friends confessed to her that she was afraid of the dark. Without missing a beat, Reagen, in her calm, matter-of-fact way, said, “You don’t have to be afraid. Life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies.”She was seven and yet, there was something in her voice—some unshakable knowing—that made everyone pause. She had a soul that just got it. We laughed about it for years because she sounded so grown up, but the truth was, that one sentence defined how she lived her life. She knew that pain and beauty could exist side by side. That darkness didn’t mean the light was gone. And that even in grief, there was still room for wonder, for laughter, and for love.That’s why the logo for Remembering Reagen is a rainbow and a butterfly. It’s not just a symbol. It’s a piece of her legacy. The rainbow represents hope after the storm. The butterfly—transformation, freedom, and her beautiful, free spirit. Together, they remind me of that brave little girl who faced so much, so early, and still found a way to shine.Reagen Tara Lester lived boldly. She was funny, charming, passionate, and kind. She was open-minded and loved everyone without judgement. Her favorite things were her pups – Cash and Moola, music, movies, shopping and traveling. She collected crystals and believed in energy and healing. She could make you laugh till you cried and was fiercely loyal. She was, and always will be, unforgettable.But she also carried battles that weren’t always visible—struggles with anxiety, depression, and substance use. She didn’t want to be trapped in that pain. She wanted to live freely, to love fully, and to feel whole again. She tried—God, she tried.We made so many beautiful memories, especially on her birthdays. The last one we shared was an amazing weekend trip full of love, laughter, healing and dreams for the future. That March, weekend we had already started planning our next birthday trip—Seattle and down the California coast. But that trip would never happen because 8 months later in November of 2023, at just 24 years old, she passed away to a drug overdose. She had been roughly 2-years sober.
But this isn’t the end of her story.Shortly after her death, I received the heart-shaped glass art I had made with her ashes—I wanted something beautiful to preserve my amazing daughter. I was so shocked when I saw the certificate said it had been crafted in Seattle. I smiled through tears. She made it there after all.
And still, this isn’t the end of her story.Through Remembering Reagen, I create handmade epoxy art pieces that hold her ashes and leave them around the country with a message of hope. If you found one, it was placed with love and purpose. Reagen’s light shines in each piece. She still matters. Her story still touches lives.Her memory inspires acts of compassion and connection—just like she would’ve wanted.And, even now, she reminds all of us:Life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies.But sometimes, if you look closely… they still show up.And so does she.
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