Voices of Hope

A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Turn your story into a song. Did you know? Inheritance of Hope offers Legacy Songs™—a priceless way to capture your story in song. Through Legacy Songs™, our creative team can transform anyone’s story into a meaningful…

Christmas in July? While trips to the beach and backyard BBQs are still in full swing, we’re starting to think about the holiday season. Why? Because for families navigating a life-threatening illness or loss, that time of year can feel overwhelming. Between holiday…

This past June, Inheritance of Hope families gathered in Minneapolis for a Legacy Retreat® filled with connection, laughter, meaningful conversations, and memory-making moments that will last far beyond the weekend. I had the opportunity to serve as a family…

Beth Esh is a young mother of three who received the life changing diagnosis of stage 4 colorectal cancer a few years ago. This diagnosis caused her to rethink her personal identity and learn to accept help from others. The one moment that changed everything The…

A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How can you make this summer meaningful? Summer is a busy time of year, filled with nonstop activities, trips, and unpredictable schedules. Although they’re good things, it can be hard to slow down and really connect with…

When she was 22, Maisie’s mom was diagnosed with Glioblastoma. In this podcast episode, Maisie shares what both the journey of walking alongside her mom through diagnosis and what life after loss has looked like. She has found community with others who…

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 watching fireworks, enjoying a family…

A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Capturing memories through photos One simple way to create a legacy is by taking pictures.  What are the moments you could capture this week? It could be a child’s big game or recital, a family vacation, or simply snapping a…

A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Gratitude changes everything What are you grateful for today? When we remember all of the things we have to be grateful for, it changes our perspective and gives us the strength to keep showing up each day. Take time to make…

Around the end of the 2017 fall harvest, Tessa Martinson’s husband Jon fell ill with what was later revealed to be a melanoma which metastasized to his liver and lungs. Overwhelmed with taking care of their kids and being Jon’s pseudo-nurse, Tessa had to learn how to…

A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How can you find joy in sorrows? When facing trials, we often experience a mixture of feelings: fear, sadness, anger, worry, etc. But what if joy could co-exist with those feelings? What if we could experience jorrow™—joy…