Dear Friends...

As you know, we lost our sweet Ellie Rose on March 1, 2017 at just 18 1/2 weeks.  The past month and a half has been challenging to say the least.  This past weekend, we were blessed to spend the weekend at Faith's Lodge, where we heard the stories of seven other couples who had experienced their own devastating losses.  Each of their stories will stay with me forever, and though this is not a club any of us asked to be a part of, we walked away feeling lucky to know other people who can understand and openly talk about what we were all going through.  Faith's Lodge, "a place where hope grows", was created for that very reason, and over 3,000 families have been able to experience this beautiful, peaceful and healing place.  To see all of the names of the babies, toddlers, young children and teenagers that have left this earth before their parents...I really can't put into words how that can impact you. 

We have learned about one of their fundraising efforts - the Hope Walk & Rolls 5K, coming up on May 20.   Please consider donating in Ellie's memory.  This is such an important place that provides HOPE for so many. Please visit their website to learn more: www.faithslodge.org