I left last week's episode proclaiming (believing) that the new year was still going to be great despite my brother having had that heart attack. But just a few days later I was informed that a dear high school friend passed away. Heartbreaking. 🥲 She was only 53!

Then, last Thursday, I twisted my ankle, sprained it. Yep. And I was doing seemingly nothing when it happened. I mean, I just turned in my kitchen. That's it! Not cool, ankle! Not cool. BUT thankfully the x-ray shows no broken bone. Praise God!

So, sure, stuff happens. And sure it has happened at the beginning of the new year. BUT. THAT. AIN'T. GONNA. GET. ME. DOWN.

Nope, this gal (and hey my name is Hope) is gonna keep my chin up and remember things can still get better. And they will. They are. Perspective and faith. And hope. Makes a world of a difference.

Thanks for giving me a listen. Make sure to come back for more. 🙃

Be well. Stay well. God bless. ❤️