Hope Stout
hope stout was the subject of a recent post here, reflecting the inspiration of a 12-year old who was generous beyond her years. (go read that post, that’s where all the action is).
late in the evening of january 4th, a couple visitors here left word that she had died. by this morning, i managed to find reliable media sources that confirm this unfortunate turn of events.
hope made a wish. and her wish was to give 155 other children on the make-a-wish waiting list their wishes.
the foundation scheduled a celebration of hope for january 16th to raise the money to make hope’s wish, and the wishes of 155 other children, come true.
it saddens me that she won’t see it.
do what you can to make hope’s wish come true.
(photo credit: News 14)
I knew Hope, very well. I grew up with their family and Hope’s oldest sister has been my best friend since I can remember. Hope was a true inspiration and a wonderful young girl. Her wish was nothing out of the ordinary for her. She was always doing generous things, but this has had such an impact on so many people. She’s brought light into so many people’s lives. Please do what you can. We all have a little Hope in us, we just need to act on it and show it like she did everyday.
Comment by Blair forbis — January 24, 2004 @ 1:41 pm
I knew Hope when I was born until the day she passed away. She was my neighbor and friend for a very long time. We have so many memories together. I used to go to her house when her Grandma was going to make dinner. We used to play outside for hours and jup on her trampoline. I love her and miss her so much. May God always bless her!
Comment by Whitney Smith — November 17, 2004 @ 7:02 pm