I spend a great deal of my time watching, reading, and observing the news. I desire to know what is going on around me. This desire is not prejudice, as it includes sports, pop culture, politics, science, and anything my kids wish to watch on Netflix. This desire is housed in a desire to have [...]
My plans for today’s post were changed last night. I had toyed with a few different ideas. I thought about tackling the abortion law in OK and what that means for the pro-life movement, sharing my opinion on Miley Cyrus and her new partnership with the largest abortion provider in the country, or diving into [...]
No…today’s post is not about a large airplane. The number above represents something far greater than a hunk of metal that takes us to far-off destinations. The number above, instead, represents actual people and the impact you are having on the community around you. Since January 1st of this year we have seen 757 appointments [...]
I have spent countless hours calling on HOPE and life supporters to lead with love. There is enough vitriol and hate in our world without our voices adding to that very destructive narrative. This isn’t easy, but it is worth striving for. This calling or challenge from HOPE and others is working! We are beginning [...]
I see you. I understand you. I respect you. Your work does not go unnoticed. We set aside one day a year to honor you, but this one day never does you justice. You are an American treasure…truly a beacon of light in this dark and broken world. You are there for your child through [...]
I hated, and I do mean HATED the game "Red Rover.” I don't know who "Red Rover" is but I would like to punch him in the face. "Red Rover, Red Rover, send Lu Anne right over." For an un-athletic, shy little girl you might as well have shot me. And for some stupid reason [...]
Many of you are well aware that HOPE isn’t your typical medical clinic. We celebrate our medical expertise and the services we are able to offer, but this is not all we do. We, thankfully, are able to serve our patients holistically…mind, body, and spirit. We understand that many of our patients’ needs go far [...]
The next couple of weeks at HOPE will look a bit different as our medical personnel participate in sonography training. We currently have five well-trained medical professionals that are able to provide limited obstetrical ultrasounds. That number will become six after this training is complete as another one of our Nurse Practitioners becomes certified. We take [...]
I recently was asked in a radio interview about Knoxville’s need for a place like HOPE. The question went something like this, “Aren’t abortion numbers on the decline? If so…why is HOPE needed?” This question wasn’t meant to be a shot at me or HOPE. I actually think the interviewer knew the answer and wanted [...]
A few weeks ago I discussed the narrative of our day; a narrative that is destructive to life. I focused on the work of pregnancy centers and putting our pro-life stance to action. Today I want to expound on that and discuss changes that can be made in our conversations as we continue to wade [...]
