Life for the Lambert family is divided into two parts: before the tornado and after. Before, their days revolved around ranch life outside of Hawley, school schedules and baseball games. Their home sat on land they loved, a house they built when Kasey and Wes were first married and where they were raising their two children, Lane and Allie. After May 2 two years ago, those … [Read more...]
Unstoppable: From Tragedy to Triumph
Life can change in an instant and on June 18, 2020, Heidi Wachtel experienced just that. Wachtel, a Michigan native, was playing on a trampoline in rural Nebraska when the unexpected happened. While doing a backflip, Wachtel was launched from the trampoline to the ground due to an open zipper on the net. The back of Wachtel’s head took the brunt of the impact while the rest … [Read more...]
A Journey to Sweet Success
The beautifully crafted cakes that entrepreneur Michele Kilborn bakes are as sweet as her sunny disposition – but they also represent so much more. The Cakes by Birdie owner said she wouldn’t be where she is today if not for the support of her parents and the Hendrick Home Family Care Program, which helped her get back on her feet after escaping what she called a … [Read more...]
The Little EnGen That Could
Genifer Heath is affectionately known as Little EnGen on the roller derby track, and it’s a name she has rightfully earned. Despite adversity, Heath is an overcomer with her no-quit attitude, her grit and determination, her hard work and positivity. Heath fell in love with the idea of roller derby early on. As a teenager, she remembers watching her cousin take the track and … [Read more...]
Knocking Dreams Out of the Park
A Story of Persistence, Perseverance and Overcoming Amber Nall is not afraid to take on challenges. She’s faced them her entire life. Her deafness was discovered at 18 months of age, at a time when hearing tests and medical advancements weren’t as readily available as they are today. Her doctor and parents suspect that she was born deaf, but with no family history and a … [Read more...]