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My Reasons for Starting Inheritance of Hope
Inheritance of Hope was founded in 2007 by Kristen and Deric Milligan, and although Kristen passed away in 2012, her legacy is timeless. I am a woman fighting a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 liver cancer. But this does not define me. I am also a wife and a mother…
Fight. Flight. Freeze: Extending Living Hope to Others
Fight. Flight. Freeze. Those are three common reactions when we are caught off guard. Think about coming face to face with a massive spider, or slithering snake, or looking down from a terrifying height. You know the feeling. Scientifically speaking, the emotional…
Feel Good Friday 9-25-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Be intentional this fall. Fall is a great opportunity to slow down and spend time with your loved ones. Go outside and look for changing leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, bake a sweet treat together, have a cozy family movie…
“O God who Inhabits Our Sorrows”
I was recently reading through some liturgies in the Every Moment Holy: Death, Grief, and Hope book and came across the phrase “O God who Inhabits Our Sorrows.” Something struck me so deeply when I read that because we all know the type of Christianity that glorifies…
Deliver Joy to Families with a Holiday Hope Box!
As fall begins, our team is starting to prepare for the holiday season. Why? Because for families facing life-threatening illness and loss, the holidays can feel overwhelming. This holiday season, families can request a Holiday Hope Box, filled with seasonal…
Feel Good Friday 9-4-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How will you be intentional this weekend? A holiday weekend = more time to make memories. Brainstorm some ideas with your family for ways you can make memories together. Whether it’s enjoying time outside, having a movie…
Feel Good Friday 8-28-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Tell someone why they matter to you Everybody wants to feel encouraged by someone they love. One of the best ways to give that gift to others is by telling them why they matter to you. What does their love mean to you? How…
Choose Your Own Adventure: Embracing Living Hope
Do you remember the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books from years ago? You would read a few pages, reach a fork in the road and have to make a decision. “If you decide to open the mysterious door, turn to page 42. If you decide to run away, turn to page 87.” Life is…
Feel Good Friday 8-21-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How can you be present today? Your presence is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. You don’t need the perfect words or a perfect plan, you simply need to be there. Take time to listen, laugh, or sit…
Feel Good Friday 8-14-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy When was the last time you created something together? A great way to make memories with your loved ones is by creating something together. Whether it’s baking cookies, craft project or puzzle, building a blanket fort, or…
Joe and Ashleigh: End of Life Planning with Time Still Left
Joe and his wife Ashleigh Quirarte were about to conclude one chapter of their lives, when Joe’s unexpected diagnosis brought a sudden change of plans. Follow the couple as they navigate their journey through terminal illness in this article. After twenty years in the…