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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…
Navigating Goodbye: Amy’s Story
Amy Shaw is a widow within the Inheritance of Hope community who in the year of 2019, received the shocking news that her husband was dying from stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer. As a family with 10 children, things were already pretty hectic as is, but the family…
Feel Good Friday 4-17-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How can you be intentional in everyday moments? Being intentional doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Sometimes it is as simple as writing an encouraging note, making memories in ordinary moments, like cooking a meal…
Facing Rare Cancer and Finding Community: Jauwaun’s Story with Terminal Illness
The news of a terminal cancer diagnosis came as a shock to Jauwaun, a young mom who lost her own mother to cancer when she was a teen. Not wanting history to repeat itself, Jauwaun was faced with fear. Would she see her children grow up? Would they remember her? In…
Feel Good Friday 4-10-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Who can you encourage with a note? April is National Card & Letter Writing Month. Writing a note of encouragement is a great way to be intentional! Take some time this month to write a letter to someone you love. Even a…
Through the Dark: Bill’s Journey as an ALS Caregiver
Holding Hope in the Midst of Loss When April Kerner was diagnosed with end-stage ALS, her family’s world changed in an instant. Her husband, Bill, faced the overwhelming challenges of caregiving, grief, and the emotional toll of loss. Through Inheritance of Hope, he…
Feel Good Friday 4-3-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy What comes to mind when you hear the word hope? The Easter season is a time of hope. Where do you find hope? Take some time to reflect and discuss with your family or a loved one. At Inheritance of Hope, we believe living…
Holding Joy and Sorrow: Jenae’s Story
One Young Mom Learns What It Looks Like to Hold Joy and Sorrow After a sudden seizure led to a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, Jenae Dryden’s life changed overnight. As a young mom facing an uncertain future, she wrestled with fear, identity loss, and the weight of…
Feel Good Friday 3-27-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy What small act of kindness could you show today? One of the attributes of love is kindness (1 Corinthians 13:4). How can you show love to someone today through an act of kindness? It can be as simple as helping a neighbor,…
Feel Good Friday 3-20-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy What has carried you through hard seasons? It’s good to reflect and see how far we’ve come during hard seasons. Where have you found hope or encouragement to get through? It could be through your faith, family, or…
Feel Good Friday 3-13-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy What is a family story that you hope gets retold? Our stories have the power to create lasting connections for years to come. How can you capture yours? Recording a Legacy Video™ or having a Legacy Song™ created is a great…