Author: Jane Eppard

More Than a Diagnosis

Happy Spina Bifida Awareness month! My daughter Pearl has the most severe form of spina bifida called myelomeningocele. We found out at 20 weeks pregnant and had an in-utero surgery…
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The Tangible Gift of Joy

If joy was a tangible gift, then it would be the gift that Danielle “Ellie” Bentley gives away daily with her contagious smiles, her hugs, her tenderness toward other children…
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A Beautiful Surprise

Despite enduring the painful experience of a miscarriage, Mayra and Alex knew their family of three still felt incomplete. They longed for another child and, at the age of forty-five,…
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A Grandmother’s Journey

I had already begun saving things I thought my daughter would need. The anticipation of a new little family member was overwhelming and joy-filled. My daughter’s pregnancy progressed unremarkably. She…
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A Treasured Connection

Evan is a five-year old boy who loves trains, with Thomas the Train being his favorite. On a recent trip to Pennsylvania, the Witter family took Evan to a Day…
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Lisa Miller: Welcome to the Team

A West Michigan Native, Lisa studied business and sales at Davenport College. She then embarked on a career focused in sales. With a heart for service, Lisa transitioned from the…
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Reflections, Gratitude and Celebration

It is with deepest gratitude and sincerest honor that I write the first provider blog post for Family Hope Foundation’s new website. I have been working alongside this group since…
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Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Turning Challenges into Opportunities by Jane Eppard | 12.05.2020 When I opened the letter from Family Hope Foundation and read that he received a scholarship, I cried. From an early age,…
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