BRIGHT SPOTS!

Welcome to the BRIGHT SPOTS! page, where we share stories of hope and inspiration. Join us as we explore uplifting moments and personal reflections that shine a light on the goodness in life.

Sharing Stories of Hope

In this section, we highlight heartwarming stories that showcase the power of resilience, love, hope, and positivity. Through these narratives, we aim to inspire and uplift our audience, reminding them that even in the darkest times, there are bright spots worth cherishing.

A BLESSING AT THE FRONT DOOR

  In a time where our children believe that they’re owed, I received the greatest blessing this evening. I was lying on the couch with Scooter, watching the game with the front door open. The ring activated and so did Scooter and then I heard a young voice. I rose up and there stood a little guy who couldn’t have been anymore than 11 years old and is 5 year old little sister… but what caught my eye was the huge lawnmower he was pushing in the hottest part of the day.                                                                                                 His sister asked him to wait as she caught up. Once at his side he said; Sir would you like me to cut your yard? I smiled and told him no thank you because I have someone who’ll be here Thursday to cut it. He smiled politely and said thank you.  As he was struggling to turn the lawnmower around, I thought of my youth and asked him to wait… he did and his eyes widened as I reached in my wallet and handed him the bill. He looked puzzled and I simply told him; that to me his efforts represented HOPE.    He smiled and said thank you and allowed his little sister to hold it as they left.                                                I don’t know what went through his mind and I didn’t know how he’d share the story with his parents but to me that’s how America will be made GREAT again!

 

Encouraging Personal Reflections

We invite our audience to engage by sharing personal reflections and experiences. In this way, we foster a sense of community and empathy, encouraging individuals to seek growth and healing through vulnerability and authenticity.

Letting Go And Raising Your Hands

 

I absolutely love roller coasters! The bigger, the better. I usually start by wandering around it from the ground and studying it, watching for the drops and turns, counting the corkcrews and such. There is never a question as to whether or not I will go on it; that's just a given. I never pass up a good coaster.

   So, I stand in line, my stomach completely overtaken by butterflies. I take a quick inventory of what I ate that day, just to eliminate the fear of projecting on the person I’m sitting next to, or in front of me. I take my turn climbing into the little car. The bar goes down across my lap. Click! (You always have to hear the click.). The anticipation gets my heart pumping, a little fear has set in, but there is also an underlying trust that the engineers of that coaster have done their best to ensure that I return safely. You may or may not enjoy the ride, but at least you haven't died! It’s Great!

   Then it starts…a little jerky with that first big climb, but once it gets to the top and we take that first big climb, but once it gets to the top and we take that first drop, then it’s “buckle up buttercup!” The corkscrews are awesome, going upside down is crazy cool, and a death drop straight down from 12 stories up is definitely something to write home about! I love every minute of a well-designed coaster! The only thing that makes it better…. Letting go and raising your hands!

   I’m sure we have all heard of life being compared to a rollercoaster. I know I have felt that way about my life, especially lately. Do you ever feel like your life is one big roller coaster? The climb gets kind of jerky, it drags on, and you wonder when you're going to finally reach the top. You finally get there, you're on top. Just for a split second, you are flying high, on top of the world, enjoying the view. Suddenly, you drop 12 stories and wonder what just happened. 

   It may smooth out a bit, but that’s short-lived because here comes something else, and you find yourself upside down or in a corkscrew. And unlike me and an actual coaster, you find yourself wishing the ride would just end already.

   We can call our lives roller coasters. I’d say that’s pretty accurate. But are we missing out on the thrill of the ride?

Share Your Story

We would love to hear about your bright spots. Feel free to share your stories of hope and inspiration with us.