In keeping with the theme of October, let’s talk about something scary: losing our identities along with the loss of our children. It’s downright terrifying. The person you now see in the mirror reflects the physical attributes you recognize, but also a hollowness wher...

Picture this: It’s Christmas Day and you’re in a room full of family members who you typically only see on said holiday. There are children ripping open perfectly packaged gifts and squealing with excitement because it’s exactly what they wanted. That doesn’t sound too...

Hi, there! If you’re reading this, that must mean you’re in the club. “What club?” you may ask. Well, the club that one in four of us, unfortunately, end up in without signing up for. The “I lost my child” club. It stinks, but here we are. My name is Heather and I join...

Hey, my name is Allen Fontenot, and I am with team Ainsley. Ainsley's Angels has been a part of my life since inception. My wife Samantha is Ainsley’s Mother’s best friend and has been by her side through every step of the Holliers' loss and recovery. I have been fortu...

My name is Cade Hollier, and I’ve been a part of the state bbq cook-off for 4 years. As a BBQ event committee member, I am the organizer of the judges for the competition.  I spend most of the day helping the BCA officials in the judging area, catering to the judges, a...