by Keeley Lamm | Mar 2, 2026 | Inspire
Michael Braman’s life has always been dedicated to service. Whether that be in his service as an Army Platoon Sergeant, elementary school PTO president, state of Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars commander, local Little League vice president, or as a husband and...
by Keeley Lamm | Jan 8, 2026 | Inspire
One moment of connection was all it took for middle school teacher Lara Collier to make a life-altering commitment to become a fierce single foster mom, reunification advocate, and believer in the power of showing up. It was before her teaching career, though, that...
by Keeley Lamm | Dec 8, 2025 | Inspire
From a young age, Brandi Bagley always knew she wanted to care for as many children as she was able to. She wasn’t quite sure what that would look like in her future, but it was her husband, Charles, who eventually showed her the way. Charles grew up in a...
by Keeley Lamm | Nov 18, 2025 | Inspire
A Counselor’s Calling For many people, summer camp is an integral part of childhood. Roasting s’mores, sleeping in a bunk bed, and singing songs around the campfire is what summer and being a kid is all about. Often, those campers turn into counselors and...
by Keeley Lamm | Nov 13, 2025 | Inspire
From Longing to Purpose For Amy and Michael, family was always at the center of their dreams. After welcoming their three biological sons, Cade, Parker, and Dalton, they longed for a daughter to complete their lively household. With medical challenges making natural...
by Keeley Lamm | Oct 23, 2025 | Inspire
A Career to a Calling For Laura Suess, foster care had always been on her heart. There was never a specific moment or event that caused her to feel drawn to the foster care community. Rather, Laura’s calling was quietly just “always there.” The...
