“Stories connect us,” said Angie. “They teach, they encourage and they help others realize, ‘Oh, it’s not just me.’ And that can be everything.”

Annemarie’s story, “Rosie Remembers,” was crafted to help families find peace and clarity during one of life’s most difficult chapters.

“I don’t believe in retirement, not when it comes to God’s work,” Ray said. “Retiring financially is one thing, but spiritually, we don’t stop working until the day we die.”

Whether it’s helping with a local nonprofit, teaching a young adult how to fish, or hosting meals for people living alone, Bill believes every act of service adds up to a life well-lived.

Linda’s mission became clear: educate people on what’s normal, what’s not and how they can take control of their brain health.

Although he’s no longer climbing into helicopters or chasing clients across time zones, Mike is still flying high through his writing, mentoring and unwavering dedication to the aviation field.

“I hope they become more heaven-minded,” said Mike. “I hope they study it, talk about it, anticipate it – and invite others to join them.”

“They come to us hurting, dealing with layers of abandonment, abuse and separation,” Tammie said. “But we choose to see them for who they were created to be.”

When her youngest daughter went off to college, and Rita’s long-running newspaper column ended around the same time, Rita found herself facing an unfamiliar and unsettling silence.