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Sparkling Hope Blog
Inspiration, Guidance, and Support for a Brighter Tomorrow
At Sparkling Hope Blogs, we believe in the power of knowledge, encouragement, and community. Our blog is dedicated to providing insightful articles, helpful resources, and uplifting stories to support your journey toward healing, growth, and well-being. Whether you're seeking practical advice, personal inspiration, or expert guidance, our goal is to empower you with hope and resilience every step of the way.



Red Rage
There were days when I should have put a "Caution" sign outside my front door in case someone should be brave enough to ring my doorbell....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 17, 20192 min read


What is Shalom Health?
The word "shalom" means more than just a greeting or the word "peace." In Hebrew we see the deeper meaning: peace, harmony, wholeness,...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 15, 20192 min read


Friends for our Kids
Beyond practical independence skills, the number one concern I hear from all parents of special needs kids is the same. Their kids are...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 31, 20192 min read


Struggling to Love
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "love?" We've been brainwashed from the movie industry to think of love in terms of:...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 18, 20193 min read


The Year Without Friends
I haven't always been a "people-person." I grew up quite shy. With time and maturity, I began to love being with friends as much as I...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 12, 20192 min read


Clarity in the Chaos
I'm sure I looked like a deer in the headlights. I was viewing body cam videos from a police incident that occurred six months prior. My...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 4, 20192 min read


Goals with Grace
If you're like me and every other person on this planet, you are thinking about how you will achieve your desired goals for the new year....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 28, 20182 min read


The Heart of the Matter
Imagine my surprise when I looked down at my hot chocolate and viewed this delightful design. I watched the vendor pouring cream high...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 21, 20182 min read


Planning Perfection
I would say that "impulsivity" is the opposite of "planning". When I was diagnosed with ADD around 2003, I realized why I had a weakness...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 15, 20182 min read


That One Sentence
It didn't come wrapped with a bow, but it was a gift nevertheless. A few months earlier I had to let go of a dream and trust that the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 8, 20182 min read


Smiles on My Fridge
I can still visualize our kitchen from my teenage years. The side of our fridge was always a mass of photos and upcoming events. I vowed...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 30, 20182 min read


Supernatural Transformation!
"No way, God!" With my lack of faith, I rejected the idea God had presented to me. It made me so fearful that I told God, "This is...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 16, 20184 min read


Contentment
I kept shifting from one side to the other in an attempt to get comfortable on the hard-as-rocks bed. This hotel did not offer creature...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 9, 20182 min read


Start Spreading the News!
Stepping out of the taxi feeling dizzy and shaky, I had just experienced my first ride in the fast-paced streets of Manhattan, New York....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 2, 20182 min read


Hoarding in Children
Without fail, every few months I would need to go into my younger son's room armed with a couple of trash bags. I always practiced this...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Oct 19, 20182 min read


The Alpha and Omega of the Bible
Trust me, I'm not a Biblical scholar. I just love pondering the Love Letter that our heavenly Creator gave us for our complete benefit....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Oct 12, 20182 min read


Mosquito Land
Although summer has ended, we are still experiencing problems with mosquitoes. It is more than a nuisance, it's become downright...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Oct 5, 20181 min read


The Magical Medicine of Music
Music and its many benefits have been woven into the fabric of my life. Sunday morning memories of my mom's sweet humming as she prepared...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Sep 28, 20183 min read


The Secret Power of Your Words
We've all been the receiver and giver of negative words. But if you want a revelation about their invisible power being flung into the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Sep 21, 20182 min read


My Prickly Pear
We've all got one. I've got several. In the Bible, the disciple Paul talks about having "a thorn in his side" (2 Corinthians 12:7). What...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Sep 14, 20183 min read
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