Content at Christmas

Content at Christmas

  Originally published in 2017, Heather’s perspective continues to be an encouragement.   “What if this is our last Christmas together?”  If someone in your family has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, this stomach-dropping, breath-stealing question has...

Ordinary Hope

I love the Christmas season.  For several weeks, everything takes on a special quality.  Special foods and drinks appear.  Special music fills the air.  Parties and family gatherings celebrate special relationships.  Special traditions remind us of special memories. ...

Parenting with a Terminal Illness

Some might argue that “intentional” is by now just a hackneyed buzzword. Still, we use it often at IoH because we think it is one of the best ways to describe how our families living with terminal illness can best leave a legacy for those they love the most. What does...

Real talk about Scanxiety

You can’t avoid it. So, let’s be honest about scanxiety. Here are some ways that four different families living with terminal illness cope just before doctor’s appointments and scans.  No matter your family dynamic, finding a friend or relative to discuss your...