by Janet Slinkard | Jan 17, 2026
My son, Isaac, was working in Hardeeville, South Carolina, when he decided to grab dinner at a bar and grill across the street from his motel. While there, he met two men, and they shared some drinks and conversation. After a while, he walked with them to their car,...
by Janet Slinkard | Jan 15, 2026
Remembering Robert Sterling: Love, Loss, and Truth There are no words that fully capture the loss of a child, but sharing Robert Sterling’s story is one way we honor his life and speak truth about the fentanyl crisis. My hope is that other grieving parents feel seen,...
by Janet Slinkard | Jan 15, 2026
Losing a child in a senseless car crash is far worse than any nightmare. A nightmare ends; eventually, you wake up. Gracie is traveling to Moab on a school trip 2,600 miles from home. At over 70 mph, the driver of Gracie’s vehicle tries to get the attention of another...
by Janet Slinkard | Jan 15, 2026
My daughter’s name was Melissa Wilson (Minnie). She had a heart of Gold and had plans and dreams for the future, like living by the ocean. She could light up a room with her sense of humor. As a child, she dealt with anxiety which got worse and made her vulnerable to...
by Janet Slinkard | Jan 15, 2026
My daughter, Michelle, was just 18 years old when her life was tragically cut short by a woman driving drunk—twice over the legal limit. Michelle was a passenger in the car that was struck head-on by the intoxicated driver, and she was killed almost instantly. The...
