A Little Wray Of Sunshine: Inspirational stories from everyday people

Apr 25 2024

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Join me each week and listen in as I interview amazing individuals who will share with you incredible stories that have come from their life's experiences. Stories that will truly uplift and inspire you! As a social worker for more than three decades, and over twenty years as a college professor in social work, I know the power that comes from sharing stories. Each one of us has a story waiting to be told. By sharing our stories of strength, courage, and perseverance, despite life's challenges, it will help us understand ourselves and the world around us much clearer. My purpose for creating this podcast is to bring your stories to life, and hopefully in the process, help others gain strength and optimism that will help them in their own life's journey. I hope you will join me in this process, and perhaps I can share your story as well!

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"It's a part of love to grieve the loss." - Terri Clark

Apr 25 2024 30 mins

In this episode, Terri Clark shares her story of being a cancer caregiver for twelve years, first with her son Cody, and six months later with her husband Adrian. After their deaths, Terri continues to grow and learn new ways to adjust to her new reality, and she offers wonderful guidance and advice about grief, loss, and hope. " It's okay to be sad, it's okay to be

"Be still and know that He is God." - Kyler Hamilton

Apr 18 2024 33 mins

In this episode, Kyler Hamilton shares his thoughts and convictions on the importance of aligning our will with our Heavenly Father's will. He explains beautifully the concept of "and, if not..." For example, if we ask God for something specifically such as healing a loved one, and it doesn't appear that it will happen, we can tell Heavenly Father "but, if

"God knows what is best for us, let Him into our lives and He will help" - Rod Wray/Grover Wray

Apr 11 2024 20 mins

In this episode, my brother Rod and I visit about letting God be a part of our lives... not just when we need something from Him, but always. There are times when we just need to give ourselves to Him and allow His presence into our lives... we can' always do it alone, He is always there for us. We both share stories that illustrate how God is always there and willing to help

"When you're a kid, it's not your fault if your life is messed up, you're given the hand you're dealt and you go from there." - Tim Everett

Apr 05 2024 26 mins

In this episode, Tim Everett shares his story of having an abusive father, and grandfather, and living with other family members as a result. Tim learned at a young age that he has control over how he views life and the struggles that come his way. "You get the ability to wake up every single day and be the person you want to be, so who are you going to wake up as." His p

"I need to step up and get more for myself, nobody else is going to do it" - Stephanie Ortiz

Mar 28 2024 29 mins

In this episode, Stephanie Ortiz recalls her early years growing up in a small Idaho town, surrounded by poverty and despair. Stephanie shares her experiences of sexual abuse, and growing up with an abusive mother with a serious addiction to drugs. Stephanie's story is one of not giving up, and finding the courage to bounce back against all odds. "There is always so much

"It's in the moments where you want to lash out that you need God the most" - John Aebischer

Mar 21 2024 37 mins

In this episode, John and Valerie Aebischer share their heart warming and touching story of losing two children within a very short time span, due to complications during pregnancy. Through all of their heartache and pain, John and Valerie have learned to rely on each other and in God throughout their struggles and hard times. You will feel of their strength and conviction of holdi

"God planted some Angels in my life" - Gary Keith (Part Two)

Mar 14 2024 27 mins

This is part two of Gary's horrific story of abuse growing up in South Carolina. In this episode Gary shares how his life began to take a positive turn, and those that were placed in his life to encourage and mentor him. "If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then realize that you are its author."

(Part One) "Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand very well" - Gary Keith (Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson)

Mar 07 2024 22 mins

This is a two-part episode, part two will air next week on March 15th. The following is an excerpt from Gary's book, "Overcoming a childhood of abuse and dysfunctional living: How I did it." Gary Keith was born in a small town in rural South Carolina to alcoholic parents who abused and neglected him. For the first twenty years of his life, he was trapped in a world o

"Just keep going, don't give up" - Dillon Stucki

Feb 29 2024 27 mins

In this episode, Dillon Stucki shares his experiences in life that has brought him closer to his Savior. He talks about his love of working with the youth and mentoring them during their young lives, and how his many near death experiences have helped prepare, and shape his entire life into one of serving and loving others. Dillon is an amazing individual with the ability to connec

"I know that Heavenly Father knows that I'm trying to do my best" - Bobbie Stucki

Feb 22 2024 26 mins

In this episode, Bobbie Stucki shares the importance of raising children in todays world, and the significance of teaching them to work hard in this life... "I'm trying to raise my kids so they can be good humans when they leave." Part of their success as parents is how Bobbie and her husband Dillon put their trust in Heavenly Father to help them through the process