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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…
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…
Feel Good Friday 8-7-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Are you being intentional with your future? August is Make-A-Will month. Did you know? You can create a free Will through Inheritance of Hope. Show care for your loved ones, be intentional about the future, and invest in…
Create a Will for Free, In Partnership with LifeLegacy
What happens after we die? It’s not something we talk about very often, yet it’s important to our loved ones we leave behind. In this episode of the Inheritance of Hope Podcast, you will hear from Jordan Cassidy, co-founder of LifeLegacy, as he guides us step-by…
Feel Good Friday 7-31-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Looking back and looking ahead Be intentional! As July comes to an end, grab a journal or make a note on your phone and reflect on these prompts: A word that describes this month is… A Bible verse or quote that stood out to…
The Power of Partnership: Celebrating I Love My Credit Union Day
July 31 is “I Love My Credit Union Day”—a day that celebrates and recognizes the credit unions that put people first, strengthen local communities, and invest in causes that make a lasting difference. We’re honored to highlight our partners at the Tennessee and…
The End of Your Rope: Exploring Living Hope in the Shadow of Death
Do you feel like you have finally come to “the end of your rope”? Visible and invisible burdens occur from everywhere, all the time, all at once. You find yourself barely clinging to the final tattered threads, and it is harder and harder to hold on. Resources are…
A Sweet Beginning: Hope Hub™ Chicago’s First Clubs-N-Cones Gathering
On a sunny Saturday in late June, Hope Hub™ Chicago celebrated its very first in-person gathering for families navigating the challenges of a parent’s life-threatening illness. The inaugural Clubs-N-Cones event brought together five families—including one who…
A Widow’s Journey Through Grief and Joy: Aisha’s Story
In this episode of the Inheritance of Hope Podcast, Aisha shares what it’s been like to carry both the “caregiver’s backpack” and navigate life after losing her best friend and husband, Brad. She has taken her experience as a widow and…
Feel Good Friday 7-24-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy When was the last time you made your favorite family recipe together? Family recipes have a way of bringing everyone together. Whether it’s one that has been handed down for years or a creation you came up with your…