Today’s Excerpt:

Who do you know that is brave? Perhaps a superhero like Spiderman or Wonder Woman, or a family member like your grandma or grandpa?

How do they show bravery? How did they push through hard times? 

Tell their story. 

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If nothing comes to mind, tell the story of one brave ancestor of a member on the Uplift team: “In the early 1850s, families were heading west across the United States — a journey filled with hardship and danger. One day a family was crossing a river when their wagon tipped over with six kids inside. My ancestor immediately jumped in the water and rescued the mother and kids one at a time until he eventually collapsed from exhaustion and drowned in the river trying to get out. He has since been commemorated for his courage. This story inspires me when I feel overwhelmed in my life. It helps me keep going when I feel like giving up.”