Yesterday I caught myself laughing, and it threw me—because nothing had actually changed. The questions, the work, the heaviness were all still there. But for ten seconds, I forgot to hold any of it. That moment reminded me that finding hope in hard times isn't a reward waiting at the finish line. It's the quiet thing that carries you through before anything changes—a kid's laugh, a friend's text, a sunset you almost missed. Here's what Day 189 taught me about hope.

The World Cup taught me something I didn't expect. When Croatia's last-minute goal got overturned, the celebration vanished in an instant—and it reminded me how often life feels exactly like that. Sometimes we finally get the answer we've been praying for, and then it changes. Here's what I've learned about how to deal with disappointment when a closed door isn't actually the end of your story. Keep your heart open. Your story isn't over. ❤️