Jillian Heilman
The Other Side of Disability
Some people call me a "Pollyanna," I always try to find the good in any situation. If you don't know the reference - you have to go on...
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Jillian Heilman
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Waiting
Neeley was just wheeled back into surgery, “looped up” on a bit of versed before she is intubated. I am sitting in the waiting room. My...
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Jillian Heilman
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
#JoinHallesFlock
We kicked off our Bee Kind Campaign with Halle’s 21st Birthday on June 2nd this year. We, with the help of so many of you, delivered...
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Jillian Heilman
- Jun 12, 2021
- 10 min
The Kindness of Others
We celebrate Halle’s birthday each year, since her passing, by trying to carry on her legacy of kindness and love. Halle was a young...
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Jillian Heilman
- May 15, 2021
- 9 min
Normalizing the Not-So-Normal
One thing to know about the Heilman Household is – nothing is ever normal. We have a saying in our house “if it is going to happen to...
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Jillian Heilman
- Apr 26, 2021
- 5 min
What Exactly is the Function of a Rubber Duck?
One of my favorite lines in the Harry Potter series was made by Arthur Weasley when he asked Harry, "...tell me, what exactly is the...
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Jillian Heilman
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
Too Many to Remember
A Facebook memory popped up today. It was dated April 22, 2014. The post read: "Halle's back in for her procedure and I have caffeine. ...
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Jill Heilman and Neeley Heilman
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
Passing the Torch
Today I had the opportunity to share our family’s story, of raising children living with disabilities, with a group of graduate...
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Avery Ayan, Alysin Ayan, and Jill Heilman
- Apr 8, 2021
- 9 min
Takeover: In Her Own Words
There is another side to pediatric disabilities and chronic illness that many do not want to talk about, or don't know how to address,...
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Jillian Heilman
- Mar 25, 2021
- 8 min
Parenting Tips of the Trade: Handy Dandy Health History
I have to start off with saying just WOW and a huge Thank You for the amazing feedback on our Takeover Blogs shared by the two young...
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Neeley Heilman
- Mar 16, 2021
- 7 min
Takeover: Heart of a Champion
My sweet Neeley Jane is taking over this blog post as she shares her story with you...in her own words.
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Jillian Heilman
- Mar 10, 2021
- 5 min
Hesitantly Hopeful
HOPE. Hope is a powerful word. It conjures images of anticipation…expectations…joy … and even peace. By definition, “Hope is a state of...
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Ashley Valenti and Jill Heilman
- Mar 4, 2021
- 5 min
The Takeovers Have Begun
The Halle Grace Foundation Blog is going to be taken over periodically the next few months. I am so excited to welcome a few "Guest...
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Jillian Heilman
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
Merry Christmas from the 5 Heilmans
So, we did this thing…the Heilmans took family pictures this year! Not only that but we used them to send out a Christmas card in 2020!...
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Jillian Heilman
- Dec 5, 2020
- 7 min
2020 Heilman Style
As with everyone in the world, 2020 has been a crazy year for the Heilmans as well. The year started optimistic but took a swift turn at...
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Jillian Heilman
- Aug 11, 2020
- 5 min
Rejection Sucks - But I Wouldn't Change a Thing
My ego took a blow today. A grant I submitted was rejected. I figured it would be. It was the first grant I submitted on my own during my...
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Jillian Heilman
- May 27, 2020
- 8 min
Suck It Up Buttercup!
Today was a bit of a tough day for me. If I am truly being honest with you, the past several days, weeks and months have been tough…but...
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Jillian Heilman
- Mar 19, 2020
- 4 min
5 Things
Our world has been thrust into unchartered territories these past few months and the U.S. is just starting to feel the impact that other...
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Jill Heilman
- Feb 28, 2020
- 7 min
Halle's Playlist
Disclaimer: I know I haven’t blogged the past couple years – there is a reason for that. 1. I am a total slacker. 2. I went back to work...
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Jill Heilman
- Apr 29, 2018
- 5 min
Bittersweet Blessings
To say these past few weeks have been tough on Neeley would be an understatement. I sometimes feel like a broken record. This past...
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