Children's book series

One Mama's Story

A way for her son to live on

Aaron the Goose Series · By HERowe

HERowe with her son Aaron “Goose” McArthur, smiling together

One mama and her son — Aaron “Goose” McArthur.

Book 1

A Goose named Aaron

A Mama's Blessing from God

About the author

HERowe

Aaron's mama — writing the Aaron the Goose series so her son's light keeps reaching other families.

Inside the book

This App was made with love by a mama with a broken heart wanting to save another mama, papa, brother, sister.... from the pain of losing a child/sibling. I also created:

Aaron the Goose Series (a series of books about Aaron's life)
The Goose Foundation & Facebook Group

All were created to honor my son Aaron Anthony "GOOSE" McArthur so he would never be forgotten — as well as preserve the memories of all the others loved and lost.

I want to wake parents up!

If this can happen to my child — this could happen to your child.

Aaron had witnessed firsthand the devastation addiction brought to someone in our family. I believed that seeing those consequences—and teaching my children that drugs were dangerous—would be enough. I thought if I ignored the drug crisis, it would never touch my family.

I WAS WRONG!

If our story teaches anything, let it be this: educate yourself and your children. Fentanyl does not discriminate. It can happen to any family, regardless of how much love, guidance, or protection you provide.

Learn how to recognize an overdose and how to administer Naloxone (Narcan®). Keep it at home, in your purse, and in your car. One day, it could save the life of a stranger, a friend, or someone you love.

Most importantly, teach your children to never take a pill, medication, or drug that was not prescribed specifically for them or obtained from a licensed pharmacy. Counterfeit pills can contain fentanyl, and the person offering them may have no idea they are deadly.

Please don't make the same mistake. Talk openly, stay involved, and never believe it couldn't happen to your family.

Love your child fiercely and never stop talking with them.

The full series

A Goose named Aaron

A Mama's Blessing from God

Just finished — covers Aaron's years from birth through the start of school.

Published July 30, 2026 — available on Amazon & Barnes and Noble

The next book is in the making.

Available atAmazon Available atBarnes & Noble

Learning and Growing

The School Years

From the time he was just one year old, Aaron loved balls — it was always his favorite gift. Growing up he played football, ice hockey, basketball, wrestling, and arm wrestling. Basketball was his favorite. As he got older he played beach volleyball and basketball, and was always on his bike or anything with wheels.

This book is about learning and growing through school and the childhood experiences that shaped Aaron. He was a true daredevil — he loved to dance, play basketball, ride motorbikes, launch off jumps on pedal bikes, ride scooters and skateboards.

He loved trips to theme parks and the ocean, and nothing lit him up like seeing the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies.

Aaron in his Denver Broncos jersey as a boy

His nicknames

“Sticks”
Given to him in grade school by his basketball coach, Mr. Kissell — Aaron's favorite adult ever.
“A-Mac”
Given to him by his friends.
“A-A-Ron”
Given to him by his friends.
“Goose”
Given to him by his mom — as a child he laughed so hard when she read Silly Little Goose by Nancy Tafuri to him.

Aaron dreamed of traveling the world and making it a better place. He had a wisdom beyond his years — a gentle soul beneath all that fearlessness.

Coming soon

“Life is hard, you work too hard mom, just slow down and enjoy life. We all need to slow down and just enjoy the small things. I don't need things, I just need PEACE.”
— Aaron

Leaving the Nest

Until We Meet Again

This story is about a teen leaving the nest to become an adult — to experience the trials and tribulations of a young adult trying to make it on their own. Life can be hard, and you don't know how much time you have with someone.

Always say “I Love You” and give hugs. You never know if it's the last time, and you will live with the regret that you didn't get one last hug or “I Love You”.

Coming soon

Sensitivity label — Aaron's journey home to God.

Aaron in heaven — illustration from the Aaron the Goose series

Share Your Child's Story

Every child deserves to be remembered by name. Leave your child's story in the Family Corner — a place where their memory lives on.

Open the Family Corner

Find community

Goose — Grief Support for Addiction & Suicide Loss

A Facebook Group where parents can ask questions about their loss, find someone to talk to, or simply share their child's story. I have not held back — I have shared all of my grief, to be judged or not. I know I will help someone.

You are not alone. No one should grieve in silence.

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