A Little Wray Of Sunshine: Inspirational stories from everyday people

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In this episode, Caydon Christensen shares his insights about how to move on in life after you've had so many trials and tribulations. Caydon is no stranger to finding a way to stay positive through such experiences. "I could kind of go down two paths, it was either I could go down the path where I could self-pity, self-wallow, and I end up in not such a good place... or, I could choose the path where I could try to improve myself and figure out why I'm feeling the things I am and do something about it."

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In this episode, Regan Evans talks about some of her life changing experiences that have shaped her into who she is today. Despite the challenges she faced as a teenager, she was able to find a new and better path to follow through the help of her best friend, and others. In her words, "that well lit path will sometimes feel dark and dim and just wait for that next day because it'll come back shining so bright."  For someone so young, Regan offers some sage advice for all of us... "On those hard days, it can be really hard, but on the good days it can be really good."

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In this episode, Mike Pickett and I visit with his son Conner who has Downs Syndrome.  As you listen, you will feel the love they have for one another and the very special bond they have developed over the years. Mike wouldn't have it any other way... "If you had to pick a handicap for you, or for your child, which one would you pick... you'd pick the one you got because you know what that's like." I admire Mike for the father he is to Conner, through the good times and the hard times, they have each other and that's what's important... "Try to let those bitter moments roll right off your back and get through them and keep right on trucking."

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12 year old Kody Wray shares his thoughts about being kind, knowing your self-worth, and helping others in any way you can. He may be young, but his wisdom goes well beyond his years. His advice is meant for people of all ages! "Know you're self-worth, and that you are as good as you want to be."

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Many times God places people in our paths at just the right time, and our lives are changed forever. In this short episode I share two personal stories that have helped inspire me to be a better person, and to help others in need.

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In this episode, Mike Pickett shares about trials in his life... He is someone that can speak from experience, as he has gone through much loss, pain, sorrow, and grief. "Never, never, never, never, never give up... ever, you can't, there's always someone that needs you, whether it be your loved ones or even that someone that's standing in the background looking to see what you're doing, somebody always needs you."  You will feel uplifted by his words of wisdom as he speaks from his heart about what it feels like to go through life's unpredictable circumstances.  "I've got a lot to complain about, and I could sit down and complain all day long if that's what you want to hear, but the blessings I receive, are way more than any complaint I have."

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You'll be so  glad you listened to this episode! Jourdyn Pitcher isn't just a cancer survivor, she is an absolute inspiration!  She has seen her fair share of trials in her life, beginning at age 14, and she chose to place her faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through it all.  "The Lord knows what He's doing and we just have to be patient and let Him work out His miracles for us." Jourdyn's words will leave you with a special feeling that the Lord knows each of us personally, that He loves us, and that He is in the very details of our lives.

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In this eye opening episode, you will hear from a social worker at the "Upper Valley Child Development Center," Bethany DeChamps. She educates us about talking about the hard subjects with our children, and ways to help prevent child abuse of all kinds. Bethany's knowledge and passion for the work she does in helping prevent child abuse, and working with those who have been abused, is to say the least, uplifting and inspiring. Thank you for the lives you are changing in our children, Bethany, and in us as parents as we work toward better communication with our children and have the hard discussions with them!

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In this episode, Kris Boyle shares stories about his teaching career at BYU Provo in the area of communications, sports journalism, and fictional story telling. His passion for what he does is truly inspiring and you can feel of his love for the students he has taught over the years!

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In this episode, Nancy Bills shares some of her experiences growing up in a home with eleven other siblings, recounting the abuse that took place in their home. Her message is ultimately one of forgiveness, and about loving those who have made mistakes...Being able to move on, and do our best to be like the Savior, rising above the unfortunate situations in our lives and making better choices for ourselves.