Stars of Hope

Mothers In Crisis invites people everywhere to join our April 2025 National Month of Hope Stars of Hope Campaign. This campaign is a heartfelt celebration of everyday heroes—people who bring hope, smiles, and light into the lives of others.

Just as the universe contains an awe-inspiring 200 billion trillion stars, we believe our world is filled with countless stars of hope who shine brightly through compassion and resilience.

I would like to share a personal story that illustrates the transformative power of hope firsthand. Last year, I had a life-altering moment when I fell while rollerblading in the park with my grandchildren. The fall fractured many bones in my left wrist, requiring two surgeries and weeks of wearing a heavy cumbersome cast. When the cast was finally removed, I remember sitting with my occupational therapist, struggling to even make a fist. Discouraged, I asked my therapist, “Is this it for me?” With calm confidence, she replied, “No. I’ve worked with many patients like you, and I know you can regain full use of your hand.” Her words filled me with hope. Inspired, I worked hard at my recovery, and today, I am typing with both hands. This April, I will honor her with a Star of Hope keychain.

Through the Stars of Hope Campaign, we invite you to honor the stars in your life by sharing hope in tangible and meaningful ways. During the month of April, you can participate by giving Star of Hope keychains to people who have inspired you or brought hope to others.

Together, we can create a ripple effect of gratitude and encouragement. We would love for you to share your stories, photos, and videos on social media using the hashtag #NationalMonthOfHope. Also please send them directly to me at rosalindytompkins@gmail.com, and we will feature them on our website as part of this beautiful collective effort.

Let us illuminate the power of hope and inspire others to see the stars within themselves and those around them. Thank you for joining us in making April 2025 a month to remember.

For information on how to receive Star of Hope keychains please send your request to rosalindytompkins@gmail.com and put in subject line Star of Hope Keychain.

Mothers In Crisis launched the “Are You HOPED?” Campaign during April National Month of Hope 2024. HOPED stands for Helping Others Practice Empowerment Daily. Mothers In Crisis is spreading hope and help by providing support and resources to help families in need.

What it means to be HOPED (Helping Others Practice Empowerment Daily)

Know how to Think, Speak, and Imagine Hope
Know how to take Hope Breaks
Know how to Rest in Hope
Know how to make Hope Connections by having Hope Chats, and creating Hope Fusions and Hope Spheres
Know how to move from Despair to Hope

Think Hope

Watch out for negative self-talk and begin to train your brain to think through negative thoughts.
Surround yourself with hopeful people.

Speak Hope

Learn to Speak Hope by adding the word “Yet” to your vocabulary because remember hope is future oriented. Example, “It has not happened, yet!” That implies that you believe that it will happen in the future.
Examples of Hope Language include: “All is well.”, “Everything is going to be alright.”, “Change is coming.”, “I can make it.”, “I will try again.”, “It’s okay.”, “Things are going to get better.”

Imagine Hope

Anchor your hopeful thoughts and language with imagery based upon the things you are hoping for.
Take time to envision the future you would like to see.

A Hope Connection occurs when you bring Hope to Someone by Connecting with your Heart!

Three things will last forever–faith, hope, and love–and the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13

Get HOPED by the Practice of Hopeology Today!