It's True What They Say - Hope Really Does Float

Did you ever receive the BEST news? I'm talking exciting, mind-blowing news that made you giddy, speechless, scared, and teary all at the same time? And when you heard the news, you realized that, deep down, you really, really did want it, but you were too scared to ever hope you'd get it?

It's true what they say. Hope floats.

Last fall, I stumbled upon a open call for submissions to Chicken Soup for the Soul. They were looking for stories about finding your inner strength. I have always loved...