by Christine | Apr 4, 2024 | Blog, Podcast
Kristin shares her journey as the mother of Milana, a child facing challenges similar to those faced by Heather’s son, Jake. Together, they delve into the profound struggles of parenting a disabled child in a society often lacking in understanding. Their conversation...
by Christine | Mar 28, 2024 | Blog, Podcast
In today’s episode, author Jillian Benfield, mother, and disability advocate, discusses her book The Gift of the Unexpected with host Heather. Jillian speaks about her son’s Down Syndrome diagnosis and how it shifted her life and allowed her to remove the masks...
by Christine | Mar 21, 2024 | Blog, Podcast
Heather sits down with Crystal, the mother of Austin. Austin’s story hits close to home, as their work with Jake’s Help From Heaven was something that deeply touched the team. Reminiscing with Crystal on their unpredictable, yet fun journey of building...
by Christine | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Podcast
Today, Brian, Jake Straughter’s dad and host Heather’s husband, joins us. Brian and Heather walk down memory lane in part 2, recounting the life and death of their 4-year-old son, Jake. Jake has been the driving force behind both Brian’s and...
by Christine | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog, Podcast
Brian, Jake Straughter’s dad joins his wife Heather in this episode of A Place of YES. Together, Brian and Heather walk down memory lane in part 1, recounting the life and death of their 4-year-old son, Jake. Jake has been the driving force of both Brian...
