The Stories

Hope For Being The Light

My daughter called me one day and asked what the one word would be that would describe my vision for my life and the future. I told her it would...

The Person I Want To Be

I ordered 5 giving keys, 6 months ago. I give each of my best friends one (breathe, create, & courage) and my cousin who is recovering from a terrible accident...

Always Remember There Is Hope

I'm giving this key to a very special little girl by the name of Grace. Grace is 14 and she is so very talented. She sings and plays piano extremely...

In The Presence Of Fear

It was spring in TN and I had just graduated from University. I pulled away from my college town with 4 years of life in the backseat and made the long...

Stay Strong On The Inside

Last year I was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was given this key with Courage written on it by an old friend. I have kept it and looked...

The Power Of One Word

The late Ruth Hoyt was an RN at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, whom I worked with for many years. Known for her quick wit and wisdom, she believed...