Flashback Friday- From August 2007 As a veteran of Desert Storm and serving in Saudi Arabia as a nurse, Marki Armes of Scottsboro, Alabama, knows about challenges. On January 30, 1992, Marki and her husband, Tim, became parents to their first-born child, Blake Hunter Armes. It was quite a surprise to discover that Hunter was …
Posted: March 6, 2013 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Jessie’s sister finds HoPE again
Please check out this new blog from Jenny, one of our HPE siblings. This blog is where Jenny writes letters to her brother, Andy, who passed away following an accident in 2008. Jenny and Andy had a sister named Jessie who died in 1988 with HPE. In this particular entry, Jenny tells Andy about meeting …
Posted: February 1, 2013 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Blake Hunter Armes
Flashback Friday- From August 2007 As a veteran of Desert Storm and serving in Saudi Arabia as a nurse, Marki Armes of Scottsboro, Alabama, knows about challenges. On January 30, 1992, Marki and her husband, Tim, became parents to their first-born child, Blake Hunter Armes. It was quite a surprise to discover that Hunter was …
Posted: November 28, 2012 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
13 Days of HoPE . . .
Some of our most-viewed blog entries came in 2010 when we shared “The 13 Days of Arthur“, written by Melissa Mouzin-Bennett, Arthur’s mom. While Arthur lived only 13 days, his impact continues to be felt in the lives of his family and the hearts of those who will read Melissa’s words. Please join with us …
Posted: July 6, 2012 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
In memory of Paige . . .
This photo montage was created by Bridget Eckert, in memory of her baby sister Paige. Thank you Bridget for Sharing the HoPE in HoloProsEncephaly!
Posted: April 19, 2012 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Billie-Jane
Follow this link to read about a blog inspired by Billie-Jane, born with HPE. via Some background….
Posted: February 18, 2012 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
HoPE goes to victory lane…
As another NASCAR season is beginning, we wanted to share a flashback to a special moment in our HPE family history. (We miss you Cayden!) Good luck to all of our racing favorites, especially those who have been so supportive of our special kiddos with HPE. ************************************************ Through tragedy, crew member works to put Earnhardt …
Posted: February 12, 2011 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
HoPE goes to victory lane…
In recognition of the beginning of another NASCAR® racing season and in memory of Cayden Arnold, we share this special story of HoPE from 2008. Through tragedy, crew member works to put Earnhardt in victory lane By Chris Jenkins Associated Press February 12, 2008 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A blind child who could see. A …
Posted: December 28, 2010 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
It’s a no-mascara, Kleenex-carrying kind of day…
On a typical day, I have wardrobe drama. That’s where I stand in front of the closet trying to figure out what I’m going to wear. If it’s toward the end of the work week, it also includes wracking my brain in a desperate attempt to remember what I wore earlier in the week. Back …