Day 5 - Click of courage ✨ Even after the hardest rains, light breaks through. www.facebook.com/donate/18421...

1️⃣ There’s something magical about camping and hand feeding chipmunks. They’re cautious, but with patience and care, they take the leap of trust. That moment always makes me reflect on how connected we are to every living thing. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Resilience isn’t just about the big moments. It’s about finding the courage to take the smallest step forward, even when it feels impossible. When I lost my Gram, I didn’t think I could get out of bed again. 1/3 (Thread)

Day 3 - Take today’s shot 🌊 Life flows forward, even through obstacles. Please share and donate. www.facebook.com/share/p/178T... Shine, My Lovelies! 🫶🎃🫶 #ACS #photochallenge #photooftheday

1️⃣ I once worked as a housekeeper in a hospital. It wasn’t glamorous, but it forever changed the way I see essential work. I learned that the smallest tasks, like sanitizing a room, carried the weight of patient safety. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ We often think wisdom is something that only comes with age, but it isn’t about counting the years. It’s about what we choose to share with each other. The light that’s passed down from one generation to the next is what really matters. 1/3 (Thread)

Day 1 — let’s begin 💜 Every new beginning holds hope for healing. Please share and donate. www.facebook.com/share/p/178T... Shine, My Lovelies! 🫶🎃🫶 #ACS #photochallenge #photooftheday

1️⃣ Orange Shirt Day holds personal meaning for me because of my Indigenous roots. It’s a day to honor the children who never came home and the survivors whose stories carry resilience and truth. 1/3 (Thread)

Cancer has touched every corner of my life. My grandfather’s first sign was a devastating stroke. A friend, a single mom, fought until the end. My father-in-law’s first symptom was a backache that revealed late-stage cancer. And my dear friend—he thought it was bronchitis. It wasn’t.

1️⃣ Some mornings, hope tastes like coffee. I even have a shirt that says “without coffee I literally can’t,” and it’s not wrong. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ I’ve learned that community is built in small, ordinary moments. A cup of hot chocolate shared on Boxing Day, a crocheted hat given to someone in need, or even handing squash across a fence. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ My health journey has been anything but straight. But every step, every setback, and every victory has taught me that strength is about more than just muscles. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ A single act of kindness can outlive the moment. Oskar Schindler chose compassion when it would’ve been easier to look away, and his choice still shapes generations today. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Gratitude changes everything. It’s the richest harvest we can gather in life. I’ve been sitting with that truth and feeling just how much it resonates. I’m thankful for the skills I’ve been given: from baking and cooking to being a bit of a data whisperer. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Job searches can feel like running in circles, but I remind myself each application is a new beginning. Renewal is a door we must choose to open. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Every ending is also an invitation to begin again. Last fall, fire turned this place black and bare. It felt like the end. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Balance is not perfect stillness, it is steady movement. On the Autumnal Equinox, I notice how leaves swirl in the wind yet nature itself is in balance. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Peace begins with how gently we hold each other’s stories. A good friend trusted me with something deeply personal, and I realized that listening without judgment is one of the simplest ways to create peace. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Sharing food is sharing warmth. This picture was from one of our Babes Brunch dates with my girls… and yes, queso was definitely part of the table spread, lol. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Izzabelle is 11, but she still runs zoomies and play wrestles like she’s a puppy. Watching her reminds me of the joy in imagination and how important it is to keep play alive in life. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Rest isn't surrender. It's strength. It takes courage to pause in a culture that glorifies exhaustion. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Citizenship isn't just a title, it's a responsibility. It's about how we show up, how we act, how we choose to engage. It's not passive, and it can't be outsourced. Being responsible means doing more than talking about values. 1/3(Thread)

1️⃣ Courage is what gives pride its strength. It’s the fuel that keeps us moving forward and the foundation for freedom to bloom. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ September is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, and this year I’ve been leaning deeper into my indigenous roots. It feels like uncovering a part of myself that was always there, waiting for me to notice. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Sometimes sweetness is exactly what the soul needs. National Cream-Filled Donut Day feels like the perfect reminder that a little indulgence has its place too. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Optimism is a practice, not a personality. I see that most clearly in my furkid, Izzabelle. No matter the day, she greets me with the same unconditional love. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Ten years with Carl. A decade of laughter, challenges, road trips, and everyday moments that became our story. Joy is loudest when it’s genuine, and these years have taught me that in the best way. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ I think often about the unity that carried us through the days after September 11, 2001. Strangers supported strangers. We leaned on each other because we had to, and it made us stronger. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Hope grows when shared. Speak it out loud. Holding it in keeps it small, but giving it voice can change everything. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ A place becomes home when you plant your heart there. It doesn’t matter if it’s a city, a job, or a community you never expected. Belonging grows when you give it your whole self. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Reading is travel without borders. It’s the one ticket that lets us cross into new places, perspectives, and ideas without limits. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ The past is a teacher, not a chain. I used to see old choices and hard seasons as weights holding me down. Now I see them as lessons that show me how to move forward. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ I have a friend who is amazing at decluttering. Watching how they clear away what is no longer needed reminded me that clutter isn't just physical. It can be in our minds and hearts too. 3/3(Thread)

1️⃣ International Day of Charity reminded me that real generosity isn’t measured. I have crocheted hats for the homeless & cancer patients, made soup for a sick friend, rescued dogs in distress, & handed out warming packs & dog food. There are so many other things I could list. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Patience has a way of testing us, especially when searching for work. I have been at it for months now, and the truth is that I can't force the timing. I can make myself visible, keep applying, and keep improving, but the decision isn’t mine. Patience isn't waiting, it's planting. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Comfort zones feel safe, but they rarely let us grow. The first step out is often the hardest, yet it is where possibility begins. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Transitions start small. They appear as nudges, patterns, or subtle shifts before they grow too loud to ignore. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ There is dignity in effort. Work should not only measure time spent, but the meaning created. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Letting go is not giving up. It is choosing freedom over heaviness and healing over holding on. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Confidence does not come from waiting for permission. It comes from knowing your worth and speaking from that place of strength. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ We live in a culture that often rewards performance over authenticity. But the truth is, performance is exhausting. Authenticity is freeing. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ I came across a lone wildflower the other day. There was nothing around it, yet it grew strong and bright. It reminded me how presence can be enough. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Today is Women’s Equality Day, and I cannot stop thinking about how much one voice matters. Utah has now ranked last for women’s equality for eleven straight years. The categories measured cover workplace, education, health, and political empowerment. That's a heavy truth to sit with. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ There are joys that do not need to be earned. A slice of fresh homegrown tomato on soft bread. Corn picked just hours before. Watermelon so sweet it tastes like sunshine. 1/3(Thread)

1️⃣ I went camping at Mirror Lake & thought on what growth really looks like. Sitting quietly, I watched chipmunks dart around the trees. At first, they were skittish, but as I slowed down & let myself settle into peace, they came closer. One eventually took a peanut right from my hand. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ There comes a point when you realize that not every fight is worth engaging in. Not every demand deserves your energy. Protecting your peace is an intentional choice, and it starts with setting emotional limits that honor your worth. 1/3 (Thre

1️⃣ My daughter Jena decided to run a half marathon a few years ago. She trained, stayed committed, and crossed that finish line simply to prove to herself that she could. Watching her was a powerful reminder of the deeper lessons that come with endurance. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ There is a quiet power in realizing you are capable of more than you have allowed yourself to believe. It is not always about waiting until you feel ready. It is often about choosing to take the step anyway. Some of my biggest leaps began with uncertainty. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Food can be more than just fuel. It can be joy, memory, and connection all in one bite. The trick is to enjoy it with presence, not guilt. 1/3 (Thread)

1️⃣ Innovation rarely happens in a comfort zone. Yrs ago, Carl was system architect for a product that had never been built before. Midway, the OS they planned for failed to meet critical requirements. That could've been the end. But Carl encouraged his team to explore every possibility. 1/3 (Thread)