The world is heavy right now and it seems every day brings a new crisis. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling overwhelmed.

So, when I had a recent opportunity to 𝓫𝓮 the hopeful one, I took it. And you should, too.

Last week, we were at the long-term follow up clinic. After his appointments (with 5 specialists) we made an extra stop to the oncology floor. Saw two of our favorite nurses- Nurse Pam (inpatient, days) & Nurse McDoodle (outpatient clinic). Her name isn’t Mcdoodle, that’s just what our 3 yr old called her.

They were ​🇧​​🇪​​🇦​​🇲​​🇮​​🇳​​🇬​ while looking at him & marveled at his 17 years of survivorship. Pam hugged me hard & she cried just a bit.

It would have been easier to just leave. We would have been home an hour earlier, back to the realities of school and work.

But something told me to go to the 7th floor & see if they were there. I’m so glad we did. In their line of work, they see a lot of sick kids & distraught parents. It’s important that they see kids who make it; kids who made it in part 𝓫𝓮𝓬𝓪𝓾𝓼𝓮 of them.

I took pictures and sent them. Pam wrote: “Thank you so much for these! You have no idea how good visits like these are for my soul 💕❤️”

Who in your life could use some hope right now?

How can you challenge yourself to be that person for them?

* Forward the job posting.
* Make an introduction.
* Write a LinkedIn recommendation.
* Volunteer.
* Bring someone a meal or flowers.
* Write a thank you note.

Since our visit, I’ve felt better than I have in months. I’m going to focus on keeping this momentum going. Want to join me?

You’ve got this! I’m rooting for you!