by iohdev | Oct 4, 2021 | Practical Advice and Encouragement
This is not intended to be advice, but rather a compilation of tips from some of our families. The most important thing we learned is this: be wary when people give you financial advice and do not know your whole financial picture. Each action you take may have an...
by iohdev | Oct 3, 2021 | Practical Advice and Encouragement
Here are some resources we have found that are often helpful to IoH families. Please note that this list was compiled in the summer of 2021, and if you have others to add, we would love to hear from you! Send us your best resources at: ...
by iohdev | Oct 2, 2021 | Practical Advice and Encouragement
All your other responsibilities are still here–work, bills, childcare, household chores, family obligations. None of it went away with the unwelcome arrival of illness into your family. So how will you cope with the new demands on your time plus physical...
by iohdev | Oct 1, 2021 | Intentional Living, Practical Advice and Encouragement
The old standard “How was your day?” brings eye rolls, maybe an unintelligible grunt, or a monotone one syllable response. What can parents ask to better foster two-way conversations–conversations you both want to be a part of and truly hear? What was the best...
by iohdev | Sep 29, 2021 | Practical Advice and Encouragement
Grief takes many forms–in all of us. For children, especially, this can be confusing both to them and to their parents/caregivers. Our goal here is to help you begin to recognize what you can do for children who are grieving.Realize that children react...
by iohdev | Sep 15, 2021 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Inheritance of Hope scored a hole in one with the Tennessee Credit Union League–our newest partner in serving young families facing the loss of a parent. The TCUL has been around since 1934, and just recently held their 80th convention. This year, however, the...
by iohdev | Jun 14, 2021 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Shelby Jo Lewis is no stranger to most of our Inheritance of Hope families. A 13-time Legacy Retreat® volunteer and our former social media intern, Shelby not only knows hundreds of IoH families, but she is part of one herself. So, when her name popped up on cards...
by iohdev | May 27, 2021 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
At Inheritance of Hope, we recently marked 14 years of serving families facing the loss of a parent. Deric Milligan, who Co-Founded IoH with his late wife Kristen, has been at the helm the entire time. Now, with confidence, Deric will transition into a different...
by iohdev | May 27, 2021 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
At Inheritance of Hope, we recently marked 14 years of serving families facing the loss of a parent. Deric Milligan, who Co-Founded IoH with his late wife Kristen, has been at the helm the entire time. Now, with confidence, Deric will transition into a different...
by iohdev | May 26, 2021 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Back in 2019, we honored Anna Conti as she served on her twentieth retreat, (since then, she has logged seven more!) and now we celebrate Anna in a new position: Inheritance of Hope’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Yes–IoH is very lucky! Just shy of...
