Lainee’s Love Began With One Promise
Lainee’s Love began in a season that made no sense — a time of grief, unanswered questions, and a promise made in the middle of heartbreak.
When my wife, Elaine (“Lainee”), was facing the end of her life, I promised her I would find the purpose in what we were walking through. At the time, I couldn’t understand how verses like Romans 8:28 — that all things work together for good — could possibly be true.
Later, I realized I didn’t need to search far for that purpose. All I had to do was look at her life.
Lainee had a rare gift for encouragement, but over time I’ve come to see that encouragement was just one expression of something deeper — her kindness. It was woven into who she was, how she loved, and how she showed up for others every single day.
Created in her memory, Lainee’s Love carries forward her heart for people, her compassion, and her belief that even the smallest acts of kindness can change a life.
This is my way of introducing you to my beautiful wife.
Our Mission
At Lainee’s Love, our mission is to carry forward a legacy of kindness — turning love into action and compassion into hope.
Inspired by Lainee’s life and the way she loved others, we exist to meet people in moments of pain, struggle, and uncertainty, reminding them they are seen, valued, and not alone.
From the ashes of grief, Lainee’s Love reaches out to those places where hurt cannot be fixed — only held, honored, and healed. We believe kindness creates space for healing, and love has the power to reach people where words and solutions cannot.
Through acts of service, encouragement, creativity, and care, we seek to restore dignity, rekindle hope, and bring light into moments that feel heavy or uncertain.
Lainee’s Love is not about fixing people — it is about loving them, just as they are, and allowing kindness to do what it has always done best: change lives.
Our Values
Kindness First
Kindness is not an add-on — it is our North Star. Before programs, before processes, before plans, we pray for kindness in how we speak, how we serve, and how we show up for others.
Presence Over Solutions
We believe pain does not need to be fixed — it needs to be met. We value listening over lecturing, compassion over quick answers, and presence over perfection.
Compassion Without Borders
Every person is made in God’s image and worthy of care, regardless of their story, circumstance, or struggle. We serve in ways that honor dignity, restore hope, and affirm that no one is invisible or forgotten.
Love in Action
Love is a verb; every small act can change a life. Whether through service, encouragement, creativity, or care, we believe love should be felt, tangible, and real.
Creativity as Healing
We believe creativity is a gift — a way we align with our Creator, a way to tell the truth, release pain, and rediscover joy. Art, expression, and imagination are powerful tools for healing, especially when words fall short.
Faith That Moves Gently
Our faith shapes who we are, but it is never forced. We believe love leads, kindness opens doors, and God works most powerfully through humility and grace.
Legacy That Lives On
Everything we do is guided by the desire to carry forward Lainee’s spirit — a life marked by compassion, generosity, encouragement, and love freely given.
Inspired by Lainee. Powered by Kindness.
Our Vision
We envision a world where people are no longer divided by labels, assumptions, or fear — but seen first as human.
A world where we choose to look past “them” and recognize us — neighbors, brothers, sisters, fellow travelers sharing more in common than we often admit.
We see a world where kindness is not conditional or convenient, but intentional, courageous, and willing to cost something.
Where people are met with compassion instead of judgment, presence instead of solutions, and love instead of expectations.
Through simple acts, shared stories, creativity, and care, we believe healing can begin, dignity can be restored, and people can be reminded they are not alone.
Our vision is one where light still shines — even in the darkest seasons — and where kindness quietly changes lives by helping us see one another not as they, but as us.
One heart. One moment. One act of kindness at a time.
Purpose in Action
Keeping a promise through love, service, and kindness.
Lainee’s Love exists to keep a promise — that love, even through pain, would continue to move through the world. That promise shows up in many ways, shaped by compassion, creativity, and care for others.
Standing with Those Facing Cancer
Because no one should fight alone — and love matters most when fear is loudest.
- Hope Shirts
- Push for Platelets
- Take a Breath
Showing Up in Times of Need
Because dignity matters, and help should always feel human.
- Hands of Hope
- Featured Charity Support
Creating Space for Healing and Expression
Because creativity can carry truth when words fall short.
- Young Artists
- Gift Cards for Creative Expression
Spreading Hope and Kindness
Because love multiplies when it’s shared.
- Events like Lainee’s Day of Kindness
- Speak Life