I have
Gifted a Giving Key
With the word
HOPE
My Story
My husband passed away on November 20, 2024—a deeply sad day after 37 years of marriage. Like any couple, we had our good times and our arguments, but we shared a life full of love. I miss him every day, and my heart aches with his absence. Still, I find comfort in knowing he’s in a better place, free from the many health struggles he faced.
Not long after his passing, a sorority sister I’ve known for years gifted me a bracelet stamped with the word HOPE. She lives in Connecticut and didn’t even realize the beautiful coincidence—my husband and I lived on Hope Street for over 36 years. That word has taken on a whole new meaning for me.
Now, I’m passing this bracelet on to another sorority sister I’ve known for over 45 years who is facing health challenges of her own. I hope it brings her the same comfort and strength it brought me—and that she, too, will pay it forward when the time feels right.
This simple gift became a blessing, and I’m so grateful to the caring soul who first passed it to me. The connection, the kindness, the message—it all meant more than words can say.
