The first post of the New Year is a difficult one. Should I reflect on the past year? Should I discuss our year-end fundraising efforts? Should I tell a story? Should I provide statistics? Should I discuss what is to come? I find it impossible to only focus on one thing. I could devote the [...]
Periodically I like to share a HOPE story with you. The goal here is for you to truly understand and appreciate the impact your prayers, gifts, and time are having on the people of this community. Today, as we prepare for baby shower week I wanted to do something a bit different. I wanted to [...]
Does this really mean anything anymore? Glamour Magazine recently named their recipients for this “prestigious” award. Their list includes a man (strange but true) and a woman that leads the largest abortion provider in the world. I could spend hours dissecting this very disturbing truth, but I would rather spend my time naming HOPE’s woman [...]
I love what I do. I love coming to work at HOPE every day. I love seeing lives celebrated and transformed. I love to share these stories with you. I love all of this, but today’s post is a bit different. Today’s post is not me simply sharing a story. Instead, today we have a [...]
This past week we had an ultrasound scheduled for a very abortion-minded young woman. Her pregnancy test had recently showed positive and she was afraid. She was afraid of what this may mean for her. Could she really parent a living, breathing child? The fear of the unknown and of being alone left her in [...]
Baby showers are a time of joy and happiness. They are truly celebratory events. It is a chance for all of our loved ones to rally together in support of our child and our family. Sure, we receive gifts and necessities, but the true meaning behind the baby shower is to show love to a friend. [...]
