The Stories

Continue In Strength

My best friend was diagnosed with Auto immune Hepatitis (liver disease) her freshman year of high school. This being so rare in a girl her age, she wasn't suppose to...

The Strength To Build A Better Life

I have a younger brother that I love dearly. He was born when I was thirteen years old, and I considered him to be "My" baby brother from that day...

I Can Shine

A little over a year ago, a new friend (who is now my best friend) gave me a Shine Giving Key necklace for Christmas. At the time, I had no...

A Sweet Blessing

In 2006, my husband, then a Navy pilot, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After tumor removal and radiation, followed with eighteen months of chemotherapy, he was cancer free ......

A Word To Help Me Through My Journey

In July of 2015, I unfortunately was the victim of sexual assault. For a long time I felt like I couldn't trust myself, my judgement, really anything or anyone for...

Never Let Go Of Hope

I am a high school English teacher. I've had my Giving Key for quite awhile and wondered if I would actually end up giving it away. To be honest, I...