Kiley Morgan Beckmier was born into a very loving family on September 23, 2003. Kiley was cherished and considered a precious little lady bug by many people every day of her 15 months of life. Her family has chosen to honor Kiley’s 21st birthday through donations to Hope House.

To Kiley’s family – Please know we at Hope House are so sorry for your loss. We appreciate your acknowledgment of our organization. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers even as we respond to your generosity. We do not take these things lightly. The loss of a child is felt by many, those close to you and those you may not even know but have experienced it before. Personally I am thankful for the many tears, hugs, and encouragement we have shared through the last few years. Craig and Michelle have been beacons of hope to those of us who have observed and supported them in their journey and then joined the parent group to which no one wants to become a member. We recognize your courage, determination, the unspeakable brokenness that hits now and then, and your ongoing healing. May God bless you, comfort you, and give you hearts full of peace as you continue to honor and love your Kiley.

Hope House of Central Illinois exists because of children and family’s just like Kiley’s. We are parents of loss. We are families of loss. We are friends of parents and families who have lost children just like Kiley. We have walked their path or walked beside people on that path. Our goal is to honor these children and let the families know first off, they are not alone in their grief journey. Though each situation is unique, others have said goodbye to precious little ones with no idea of what to do with all the jumbled thoughts and emotions going on inside their hearts and minds. We get it. We have experienced it. And we are here. For now, we offer a listening ear, a silent companionable presence of solace and empathy in an impossible to understand situation, or an outlet for the injustice, unfairness, or anger they may be feeling and need to voice in a safe setting. But in the future, we hope to offer a safe place to grieve once the structure is complete.

Thank you again, to the Beckmier family, for helping to keep hope alive.