On this episode of the Lighthouse Podcast, Chris and Christy speak with Brent and Susan Woodard, parents to their daughter, Grace (10), and Zachary, who was promoted to Heaven from a rare neuromuscular disease in May 2019. Despite his illness, Zachary's mind remained strong even as his muscles stopped developing, requiring him to use a ventilator and undergo multiple hospitalizations.
During one of his hospital stays, a family friend decorated Zachary's room with Christmas lights, which not only brightened up the space but also brought joy to Zachary and caught the attention of the hospital staff. This simple act of kindness inspired Zachary to want to do the same for other children in the hospital. Shortly after, Zachary met Jesus. Brent & Susan found their new purpose in life was to fulfill Zachary’s dream, and Lightz of Hope was born.
Lightz of Hope aims to bring hope and happiness to children affected by long-term illness or disability by giving them LIGHTZ, a symbol of hope. Brent and Susan continue to honor Zachary's legacy through this mission, spreading joy and making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
To find out more about LightZ of Hope, head over to their website at https://www.lightzofhope.org/.
In the opener, Chris and Christy mentioned our Amazon wishlist for summer retreats. If you would like to purchase anything, you can find out more by following this link. They also mentioned the Enneagram podcast episodes. You can find them by scrolling back to episodes 10, 11, and 12. Questions? Reach out to us at podcast@lighthousefamilyretreat.org.
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