Every now and then you meet someone who changes your life. It happened to me Friday when I sat down with an inspiring mother named Kristen (The Superbran Chronicles), she won a contest for a zoom call with me through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I knew about her son Brannon, who was one of our “Champions of Hope” for Children’s Miracle Network at Lurie Children's, but as I listened to her personal story, I knew I had to share it with all of you. As a founder at CMNH they help about 11 million children every year and have raised over $7 billion dollars since its inception. The best part is that all the money raised stays in the local area it was donated from, all goes to your local children’s hospital that are serving your children! It really is a miracle network!!!
Nothing, next to my family is as satisfying as the work I do for these beautiful children and their families. So meeting Kristin and her family was to be a gift of time to her but ended up being a gift back to me and... just what I needed during this challenging week. It was more inspirational and enjoyable than I could have ever imagined. I told her I believe there is always a reason we cross each other‘s paths in life—it’s never an accident and how I was so grateful to have met her Friday. Kristin’s story sparked the flame of hope in me to keep seeing our trials as blessings and opportunities to learn and grow. To help us see and have more understanding and compassion for others, as well as ourselves, throughout life. Kristin told me her life guided her to a Bible study classes where she has met the Savior and understands even more what the atonement is. This amazing woman is definitely NO victim of her circumstances and I believe she will inspire many of you that have also had difficult lives. I know she inspired me! Her positive attitude is a gift and a CHOICE! Kristin, God bless you my new friend!
I hope you will take a few minutes after reading this and go to her page and read about this incredible woman’s story: https://www.facebook.com/thesuperbranchronicles/posts/3734219329997019
I asked her to post it for all of you today and I have a feeling it will spark a bit of hope in some of you that might be looking for it. There really are no accidents! #SundayMessage
I guess the next #MiracleNetwork is connecting people to others who need love