Can there be romance in pre-op? How about while in so much pain that it is hard to see straight. What if the love of your life is chronically ill or hurting …and you feel too weary from caregiving to make a microwave dinner, much less organize a special Valentine’s Day event? More than twenty-five years ago, I married my wife shortly after... [Standing…]
Easy Tips for A Medical Insurance DeductibleEach January, in addition to bills from Christmas, those pesky medical insurance deductibles begins anew; adding a little more excitement to the stack of things screaming at a checkbook still deflated from holiday expenses. Now deductibles aren’t a problem for every one, but when a household member has chronic or permanent medical issues,... [Standing…]
The Cross Before Me (Book excerpt about Gracie encountering a special nun)When catastrophic events occur, God often sends extraordinary people to help serve as sources of poignant life lessons. This story is about one of those remarkable individuals: a tiny, ancient nun who ignored the misguided demands of a teenager facing a lifetime of suffering …and instead pointed Gracie to the cross literally right before... [Standing…]
Changing Lives …One Leg At A TimeSeven years ago (January 2005), we launched a prosthetic limb outreach in Ghana …on faith with no training, funding, or support. After becoming a double amputee, Gracie simply felt a calling in her heart from God to reach others missing limbs. We built a training program, provided supplies …and since then hundreds of people have received... [Standing…]
Operation “Foot Loose”Don’t let an artificial leg go to waste …and just collect dust. We can recycle the limbs not being used …particularly the feet. Now, with our partnership with Corrections Corporation of America, inmates volunteer to disassemble those donated limbs …so that we can recycle all the useable parts. (See the Press Release) So... [Standing…]
Caring at ChristmasThis time of year, stories surface about the holidays being difficult for a great number of people struggling with illness or disability. Reporters often pause to spotlight extraordinary people trying to brighten the lives of patients spending the holidays in hospitals or nursing homes …particularly bringing attention to the wonderful efforts of nurses... [Standing…]
Friday, November 18, 1983We all have significant events that chart us away from our dreams or plans. Far different from “roads diverged in a yellow wood,” these life-altering moments thrust us into the uncharted, unexpected, and unimagined. From blowing out candles on a cake …to a memorial service, it seems hardwired into our psyche to count the milestones... [Standing…]
How it StartedI’m Gracie Rosenberger, and from my own journey of having both legs amputated, I know the lifetime needs of caring for people with limb-loss. But lifetime …can also translate to “dependent,” and we want the people we treat to stand on their own two feet (literally!) After giving up both of my legs following my car accident,... [Standing…]
Prosthetic Limb Outreach FAQWhat is the number one cause of amputation world-wide? Surprising many people, the number one cause of amputation world-wide is due to complications from disease …specifically, diabetes. All that said, most of the children and young adults we treat lose limbs from injuries . Standing With Hope founder, Gracie Rosenberger, lost her... [Standing…]
“Turn that FOOTLOOSE!”Don’t let an artificial leg go to waste …and just collect dust. We can recycle the limbs not being used …particularly the feet. Now, with our partnership with Corrections Corporation of America, inmates volunteer to disassemble those donated limbs …so that we can recycle all the useable parts. See the Press Release So... [Standing…]
“Pallet-High”For several years, our friend, Bill Clark, has provided us with wooden pallets for shipping supplies. Bill’s company, ITNOLAP, is located in Murfreesboro, TN. Bill educated me on what kind of pallet is needed for overseas shipping, and so forth (you know …I’m a music major and they didn’t teach pallet and shipping logistics... [Standing…]
If You’re Feeling KNEE-dy …This May Help!Yes, I agree …it is a clever pun, but I cannot take credit for it. A friend shared it with me this morning. He chooses to remain anonymous due to his fear of comedy. Moving along, however, we send out a quarterly newsletter (hard copy) that is now available online, and it’s just what the doctor …er,... [Standing…]
Hey, Want to Get a LEG UP on Someone?!!Here’s your chance to get a foot in the door …a toe hold, a leg up on someone. OK, I have a million of them, but the offer still stands to help provide an artificial limb to someone who really needs one. Wait …there’s more!!!! Watch this short video to see the latest and greatest cool thing happening at Standing With Hope! We’ve... [Standing…]
And Now For Something Completely DifferentHere’s a few things we find meaningful, interesting, or just plain fun. We thought you might, as well! This is a video of Tim Cooper, who is married to Gracie’s cousin, Kristin (you can see Kristin driving the car in the video). Tim’s a great guy …and we love his voice. This video has absolutely nothing to do with prosthetic... [Standing…]
PBS show “A Wider World”Check out this piece that aired on PBS stations. Read More →
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