by Aaron Hedges | Sep 17, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories, Words of Hope
In May 2017, when we had a big Legacy Retreat in Orlando, I got to know one of the families, the House family, pretty closely. We had four days with the House family, and they flew by like they always do. We do these retreats trusting that the impact is not only for...
by iohdev | Aug 24, 2018 | Words of Hope
As a new or experienced volunteer, the days leading up to a Legacy Retreat can be quite nerve-wracking. There is a lot of information to read through prior to the retreat and then abundantly more poured at you during the volunteer meeting (the night before families...
by iohdev | Aug 22, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
In our final installment of this series, Co-Founder and CEO Deric Milligan talks with Communications Manager Angie Howell about his memories, and what has changed in the past ten years. IoH: What are some of the memories that stand out to you the most from the August...
by iohdev | Aug 22, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Communications Manager Angie Howell continues our conversations with members of the IoH family who were on our very first Legacy RetreatⓇ to Lake George in August 2008. Meg Hill served as the children’s counselor that weekend, and leading up to the retreat, began to...
by iohdev | Aug 21, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
The Heinzelmans–Sue, Mark, Jessica, and Robbie–were one of seven families on our first Legacy RetreatⓇ to Lake George in New York during the summer of 2008. Our Communications Manager, Angie Howell, recently caught up with mom Sue to hear how the family is...
by iohdev | Aug 20, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
These days, Stephen Poquette is the director of fall retreats and internships at Camp Timberline in Estes Park, Colorado. Back in November 2016, his most important job was that of caregiver to his mom, Teresa Bloss. Stephen and his brothers Josh and Andrew Bloss...
by iohdev | Aug 13, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
In 2015, we interviewed Tayler Chandler as she wrapped up “Walk it Out for IoH,” a 5K designed for all fitness levels that the then-high school senior planned and organized. Tayler raised $5,100, enough to send a family like hers on a Legacy RetreatⓇ! Tayler’s “Walk...
by iohdev | Aug 9, 2018 | Intentional Living, Practical Advice and Encouragement
The term “estate planning” is daunting. You are forced to think about life’s favorite certainties – death and taxes. Estate planning, however, is one of those things that once you put a plan in place, you will feel such a huge sense of relief. This is YOUR plan in...
by iohdev | Aug 9, 2018 | Inheritance of Hope Stories
Conversation with Tom Dodd, participant on our first Legacy RetreatⓇ August of 2018 marks the ten-year anniversary of our very first Legacy RetreatⓇ! In the summer of 2008, seven families enjoyed fun and fellowship together on the shores of Lake George in the...
by iohdev | Jul 20, 2018 | Words of Hope
A year ago today, in some muggy Tennessee heat, our family was gathering in Knoxville to get ready for the wedding of my brother and his lovely bride. This was a very celebratory time, both for the occasion and for the chance to see so many friends and family. It...
