Life is full of unexpected storms—some come as gentle rain, while others crash into our lives like relentless hurricanes. If you’re here, chances are you’ve weathered some storms of your own. My name is Melissa Hope, and this blog is a place where healing, faith, resilience, and of course a little humor, come together to remind us that there is hope after the storm.
Keeping Hope Alive
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When Letting Go Means Giving Up
Lately, I’ve been scrolling through old pictures of my boys — frosting on their cheeks from birthday cakes, leaves tangled in their hair, wide smiles that could light up any… Read more ⇢
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Beware the Sock & Tupperware Monster
Friends, I must make a confession: I am living with a beast. Not just any beast. Not the kind you read about in fairy tales that huffs and puffs or… Read more ⇢
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Why My Three-Thing Rule Saves Me from Wonder Woman Burnout
Sunday evenings have become my gentle rescue. The house finally slows down, I light a candle, and for the first time all week, I give myself permission to exhale. For… Read more ⇢
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The Legend Dairy Ice Cream Man on the Mountain
Every so often, you stumble across a story so delightfully odd and heart-warming that it reminds you how wonderfully quirky people can be. This week, hikers on Colorado’s Huron Peak—one… Read more ⇢
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Dancing on a Grave Doesn’t Make You Righteous
The death of Charlie Kirk has ignited intense reactions across the country. But what has shocked and saddened me most is not just the news itself—it is the celebration I’ve… Read more ⇢
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When Tragedy Hits Close to Home
I was at work when my phone rang. The first words out of my son’s mouth were, “Mom, I’m safe.” My heart immediately sank, because I knew something was terribly… Read more ⇢
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Cozy Seasons, Grateful Heart 🍂
There’s something about fall that always stirs my heart. As soon as September rolls in, I can’t help but pull out the bins of pumpkins, cozy blankets, and little touches… Read more ⇢
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Super Saturday: Chili’s, Godzilla Feet, and Extra Butter
Every family has their version of a perfect day. Sometimes it might be a beach vacation, other times a trip to Disney. Yesterday it was Chili’s, shoe shopping, and a… Read more ⇢
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Faithful, Not Fake-Real Mormon Housewives
Faithful, Not Fake Real Covenant Women in a Reality-TV World EPISODE 1 RECAP: “Drama, Diamonds, and… Doctrine?” Let’s just say it: Episode 1 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake… Read more ⇢
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When the Waters Rise, So Does the Goodness in People
When the floodwaters rose across Central Texas this past weekend, they didn’t just wash over rivers and roads—they tested hearts, rattled families, and changed lives in an instant. But in… Read more ⇢
