Happy 4th of July & Sarcoma Awareness Month

This month's inspirational message is: True Freedom.

As my husband and I celebrate our 26th anniversary the U.S. will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. This milestone marks 250 years of freedom and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Some of these noted freedoms include freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

What does freedom mean to you? Talk to someone who has lived in a communist country and I assure you that you will see how fortunate we are as Americans. It is easy to take our freedoms for granted but something we must continue to hold onto and fight for.

For the believers in Jesus in the young church in Corinth, the apostle Paul established a foundational Christian principle regarding personal freedom. Paul's inspiring words in 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 "I have the right to do anything," you say-but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"- but not everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. The believers saw their freedom in Christ as an opportunity to pursue their own personal interests. However, Paul wrote that they should view it as an opportunity to benefit and build others up. He taught them that true freedom isn't the right to do as one pleases, but the liberty to do as they should being the hands and feet of Jesus.

Like it states in the Pledge of Allegiance, the USA is one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. This concluding phrase aligns with the thoughts of our Revolutionary leaders. Our many freedoms, paid by the vast sacrifice of others throughout history, should humble us and unite us in spirit. Let's choose to use our freedoms in building up others with a servant's heart instead of serving ourselves.

When you walk in the footsteps of Jesus with a helping hand and giving heart, this is true freedom.

Scripture verse: 1 Corinthians 10:24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

Wishing everyone many blessings!

In Peace And Love,

Brenda 

As we approach retirement and close the nonprofit at the end of this year, we are continuing our partnership with the Osteosarcoma Institute in memory of Bella for better treatments and hopes of survival for others battling this rare and aggressive bone cancer. There hasn't been a new treatment in over 40 years. Since OSI's inception in 2017 they already have 2 clinical trials and their administrative salaries are covered by a private foundation. They are focused on the cure!

July is Sarcoma Awareness month. Bella's dying wish was to find better treatments so that no child would suffer from this painful disease like she did and that there would be a cure one day. Therefore, a science fundraising page at OSI has been established in her memory at this link: 

osinst.org/bella-muntean-fund

We thank all of our "Angel" sponsors who have supported us over the years! Our final Golden Sponsors: Johnston Orthodontics- If you or your child needs an AWESOME orthodontist, look no further, and call 864-877-2929 or visit: www.johnstonorthodontics.com. We are so thankful for the excellent care that they provided to Bella and our family.

Also, our other Golden Sponsor was Intra-Cloud Dynamics by Alicia King. To advance your consulting skills, let Alicia share her Microsoft Dynamics D365 F&SC expertise with you! For more info: www.intraclouddynamics.com

Our Silver Sponsors were: 1. D&D Motors. If you are looking to buy or sell a vehicle, please don't look any further for excellent service and contact them at 888-253-5950 or visit: www.ddmotors.com. 2. Five Star Foundations, phone: (864) 848-1441, is a concrete contractor that services builders in the Upstate and are the founders of Skyla Strong Foundation, an amazing 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helped us during Bella’s cancer journey and annually supported our nonprofit.

We are truly humbled and blessed to be on this journey of faith and have a prayer section below for anyone needing prayer. If you would like me to add your name to the prayer list, please email me at: brenda@angelheartofhope.org and I will update the prayer list. You can also email me with any specific prayer requests that you want me to pray about privately. Please pray over the list of names. There are so many needs.

Hera Lainey has legally changed her to name to Thomasin Grace. She is a music singing artist and a dear friend who created a single "Some People Never", written and sung by her in memory of Bella. It is available for purchase on itunes and various music sites. It is a beautiful tribute! Thomasin's website is still: www.heralainey.com. 

PRAYER SECTION:

Please pray for continual peace, comfort and strength for the families who have lost loved ones- Muntean, Mellott, Donelli, Rightenour, Witt, Forcier, Lurtey, Gleason, DiStefano, Gosnell, Kocis-Brown, Heos, Coffman,Gibble-Wavle, Hickman, Daniel, Irish, Edwards' families, Murphy & Broome Families, Ginny's family, Travis Miller's family,Mildred, Kim Green, Dixie Neff and family, Donna Turner, Murray, Strasser, Turner , Wargo, Lupas, Foster, Greene, Perry, Cummings, Wrobel, Kim Stepp, Marrow, Geer, Wiggins, Jones, Johnson, Scarborough/Biggerstaff, Smith, Dixon, Jones, Fickell, Manwaring, Kojah, Franzen, Glen, Ginger Wray's family, Regina Boyter's family, Amphan, Misty Johnson's family, Cotos, Hicks, Brianna Hyman, Corinna Cochran's family, Grant, Mullen, Buterbaugh, Linn, Daniels, Watkins and Smith families, Robinson, Creech , Gallman, Steep, White, Lancaster, Cotos, Griffin, Moore, Hook, Robert's, Matson , Frady, Mund, Hunter, Tierce, Criscione, Grodecki, Guthrie family, Kristen, Jack and Ryan Dunne, Mike Smith's families, Fisher, Cojacariu, Daniels, Foster, Hope Towsey, Gene Weaver’s family ,, Fabio Cruz’s family, Caudle plus all of the families who are forever hurting because of losing a child or loved one.

Please remember and pray for families who have a child with cancer as they face many ongoing daily challenges due to hospital stays.

Also, please pray for complete healing and needs for our dear friends: Samantha Stacy,Steve Pollard, Molly Gritt, Pam Melton,Julie and Hayden Pare, Dorin, Linda Creel, Suzanne Greene, Doris Howell,Sally Hooch,Sam & Elaine Brown,Christian Rhett, Jaras Amphan, Katie,Chumpon Tantawanichpisal,Tricia, Louisa, Judy,Pam,Gary,Florence,Hailey, Isaiah,Sidney,Jeff, Jordan, Kelli Myers, Abbi and McKinley, Marian,John, Christopher, little Kylie &Char, Carrie, Licita Rogers and sister Tomeka Hall, Gerry DiStefano, Deborah DiStefano-remission from cancer, Jennifer Woolman, Paulette, Julie, Larry Spivey, Sue, Wanda,Fanny and Flavio, Annette Hunter, Walter and Holly Kondracki,Kristen and Steve, Dendall Wood, Eric-to be seizure free, Brian, Casey O'Brien-Minnesota Gopher battling osteosarcoma cancer, Trina, Lauren Keraga, Anabel, Sandy, Laura, Liliana Maysonet- complete healing from cancer,Laurenda,Cindy,Michael,Bobbie, Jesse, Roger, Kelly Arnold, Noah, Stanley, London, Paula Blair, Jordan, Ken Isaacson,Lisa Bryson, John, Sharon Ditto, Larry,Lisa,Melinda, Karla, Priscilla, Nancy Watson and Darrell,Linda,Sandra,Dawn,Nathalie, Melanie, Tess,Cameron, Kim Stepp, Will (remain cancer free forevermore), Janice,Ella,Hannah, Alyssa, Brady, Bonnie, Stephanie, Jillian Woodring-leukemia, Whitney Williams-8 yr old with afibrinogenemia, Michaela & Tyler Shelley,Sarah, Jada-6 yr old in remission from cancer, Lawson (14 yr old recently diagnosed with cancer),Avery Magliorisi (for proper treatment and complete healing of her eating disorder and for the family), Brigitte, Collene, Gabby, Silvia, Ingrid, Missy, Demere and Laura, Ralphaelo, Doug Edwards, Paul, David, Susan, Janice Hammond, Selah Henderson-child in remission from cancer, Addie Freeman-child in remission from cancer and Amari Kalu-child in remission from cancer,Lucca,Jameson, Diego, Tristan, Miss Peyton-cancer, Master Peyton-cancer, Elizabeth, Caillyn(remain cancer free forevermore), Ally, 5 yr old Carter, Valentina-child cancer, Hazel, Isaiah, Evie-child with cancer,Abbie Barnette-in remission from cancer, Maddie Barnett-in remission from cancer, Sylvia, Terry, Kostas Halkias, Kim,James Green, Gunner, Kayla Graham, Lucas, Frank Tocci, Keane, J.C. Schow, Cailin, Stanley,Christopher, Doug,Joyce Galloway , Anna-IBS, Ritsuko, Carla, David Freed-remission from cancer, Jaceon-child with sickle cell anemia, 6 yr old David William Krieger-Robinson complete healing from cancer-A.L.L. Leukemia, David-15 yr old with cancer, Jeanette, Rosalie, Ollie, Skylar Legano-teen with osteosarcoma (bone cancer), Raluca Christina, Kim, Simona Buliga, Alonzo, Ben Armstrong,Mary Catherine, Chris who has a brain tumor to be completely healed, Bob, April, Scott, Chad, Mick, Angela, Charite, Jammie-healing from ovarian cancer, Obadiah Hall, Sue, Ariel Griffith. Alyssa Jones (in remission from cancer),Jarrod Holt, Nyleek, Anahi, Levi, Keandre, Kieli, Kenzie, Violet, Jayden, baby Lindsey, Chloe Bella, Allyson Pack-Adair,, Valerie, Judy, Kristy, Tyler, Lila, Joe Kane, John Hampton, Vivian Laws, Faith, Nancy, Cosmin Florian, Mikel Lee, Dave Sherman , Laylah, Dakota, Jaicee, Taryn, Kelly Malena, Betty, Addidlyn Holmes,Mark Gomol, Don Smith, Dee Hook, Hunter, Brandon, Izzy Dugle, Tommy and Wanda Norris, Jim, Donna, Caroline Kirk, Dorothy, Connie, Walker, Richard, Saroja Sunkari, Anika Karp, Ramsey Gaines and the Gaines family, Travis B, Alvin Mwenda, Tish Cleveland, Anthony, Deanna, Gracie & family, Logan, Lettie, Leonard, Kathy, Tripp, Tudor, Grant, Mia, Noah Tyree, Amanda, Ezekiel, Erika and Hezekiah Spann's family, Isaiah Johnson, Leonard, Frank, David Williams, Brandon Elliott, Paul, Al, Emma, Frank, Cindy Dill, Jane, Mike Macgregor, Janet Cruz, Hannah, Steve, Monna, Kathryn, AJ, Alejandro, Sara, Myron, Cory, Egypt, Sebastian, Connor, Aydin, Danielle, Maverick, Zack and Carly, Veenie, John, Sandra, Mary, Rev Bob & Erma Cato, Jerome, Jasmine , Bill Melton, Janelle, Tarlok Singh, Dylan, Calvinetta,Rickie, Regina, Ayaan, Lainey, Elena, Don Wagler, Ethan, Janice, Kendrick, Tim, Bethany, Bill, Candace, Sandra, Alana, Joan, Kami, Maxine, Brenda L, Cindy W, Lila, Naomi Anderson, Vick, Renee and Trevor, Edward, Kabir Taino- Instagram@btaunk, Linda Kirby, Agnes, Anca, Judy, Foster, Tom Cassels, David, Christian, Jeffrey, Linda, Bob & Linda, Kiel, Nancy, Laurie, Andrew, the White family, Lisa, Kyler, Brianne, Kay, Bill, Rhody, Glen, Barbara, Denise, Zaiden, Aubrey, Amarjit, Levi, Christian, Judy, Malia, Cassidy, Denian, Patricia,Tony Feeedman, Bella, Amy Baker, Trish, Marcela, Maria, Becky, Branston, Al and Wanda Buckley, Patrica, Rose, Ja’na, Mary Jo, Margaret and Pauline, Zachary, Lindsey, Kaci, Luna, Mary, Maggie, Rowan, Nash plus all of the families along with wisdom, good health and guidance for the doctors and staff who care for them:) Please don't stop praying! We need and believe in prayer!!!! Prayer is sooo powerful and we thank you!