The Face of Hope – Meet Emily – The Little Girl Inspiring Others
I’ve been following Emily Keicher’s story for years. The adorable, fierce, fabulous little girl is quite remarkable… and I learned quickly that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Her parents are such an inspiration. The way they live – the way they encourage their daughter – the way they just never give up. […]
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“His last words to me, ‘I love you’.” A story of great love and loss
It’s an extremely tough time of year for Robin Tolsma. February 12th is the anniversary of her husband’s death. Darren was killed in the crash of flight 3407. That was 10 years ago. As we prepare to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day – there’s something that Robin wants everyone to know: there’s nothing like a […]
Community Rallies Behind Heartbroken Couple After Twins Born Months Early, Weighing Just One Pound Each – Sadly One Did Not Survive
Their story is absolutely heartbreaking. Tom and Steph Marinaro were excited to be bringing twin boys into the world this September. The twins had other plans in mind and were born at just 23 weeks, on May 22nd, at Sisters Hospital, via an emergency C section. Everett weighed in at 1 pound 8 oz, and […]
11 Buffalo Wedding Venues to #Totally Make You Swoon!
Written by Totally Buffalo Contributor – Taylor Kickbush Do you hear that? Yes, that! That is the sound of church bells chiming and cans clanking, preparing for the May benchmark that flags the official wedding season. I can almost taste the truly beloveds’ wedding cakes now. While some couples prefer traditional ceremonies, others might […]
Down Syndrome Day is wonderful, but one local family celebrates everyday!
You can call it divine intervention. Kristen and David Coffee had a beautiful son, and when they wanted to expand their family, it was a moment in church that gave them the clarity, the fortitude to know what to do. It was May 15, 2011 – “We were sitting in church and we were in […]
Firefighter talks about how EMS call gave him a new best friend!!!
Oh, we just love this. Let me explain. On March 11th at 12:43 p.m., Grand Island Firefighters responded to an EMS call to care for an 83-year-old woman. The woman, who was ultimately taken to the hospital in an ambulance, told firefighters that she could no longer care for her dog. She surrendered him to […]
Their Golden Retriever was diagnosed with cancer, so they made him a bucket list and the results are AMAZING!
When the Conley family learned that their 10-year-old Golden Retriever, Cody, had cancer, they decided to start a journey, a bucket list of sorts, for their sweet boy, “It started out as a coping mechanism for our girls but has turned into so much more,” Annalee Conley told me, “We’ve had so many well wishes […]
What the World Needs Now – Parenting in the midst of these tumultuous times
Written by Lifestyle Contributor, Erin Moran is a wife, mama, photographer, mental health advocate and recovering yeller. Ephesians 4:26-29 In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but […]
Sebastian, battling terminal cancer, brings hundreds of Lego sets to sick kids
Little Sebastian Bradley has followed through with his promise to bring Lego sets to sick kids at Oishei Children’s Hospital. Sebastian, who has terminal cancer, wanted to help other sick kids. He created Sebastian’s Lego Club and asked folks to donate sets. And wow did they! Sebastian dropped off – get this – […]