Her Journey, Her Story – Meet Ashley Igo

“It’s been so amazing to look back and see how the Lord has provided me with loving support throughout my life,” shares Ashley Igo, amputee, Beautifully Flawed Retreat Leader, and Friends of Bethany Board Member. “When I lost my foot in a train accident at age 8, I was surrounded by classmates and families who loved and supported me, encouraging my […]

Ashley Jones’s Story of Hope

Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com:  “I am continually wanting to grow closer to God in any way that I can because I’ve seen the strength that He’s given me that I know is not my own.” –Ashley Jones In June 2016, at the age of 14, only 3 months after suddenly losing her father, Ashley Jones faced another […]

Juany Lara’s Story of Hope

Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com:  “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4 Coming home from work one day, Juany’s life changed in a moment as her car flipped several times when she lost control due to catching gravel. As she […]

Madysen Acey’s Story of Hope

Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com:  At age 10, Madysen was electrocuted by accidentally grabbing a hot power line. The burn injuries that resulted led to the amputation of both of her arms. Madysen was 14 when she first attended my Beautifully Flawed retreat, and has enjoyed going every year since. Though she grew up attending church and believing in […]

Carley and Alexa’s Stories of Hope

Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com:  “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus […]

Kelsey Johnson’s Story of Hope

Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com:  “How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.” Psalm 73:26 Kelsey Johnson met me shortly after the amputation of one of her legs. She had come to my Beautifully Flawed Retreat in […]

Callie Colwick’s Story of Hope

Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com:  “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 Callie is a wife, mother and sepsis survivor. In 2016, her life was forever changed. The day after Christmas, Callie went into septic shock while pregnant with her unborn son, Quinn. After […]

Tyler Murray’s Story of Hope

Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com:  “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope…”  Romans 5:3-4 Tyler was born with congenital amniotic band syndrome. Growing up with one arm, life seemed normal. It was the only reality she knew. However, when she got to college her […]