Hope Abounds Collective

Welcome to this survivorship-focused wellness and encouragement space. Walking in the woods was healing to me on the hard, healing, and hopeful days. For years. On paths mowed in the peaceful woods by my husband. May you find such a beautiful place to walk on your healing journey. My goal is to offer faith-focused encouragement and resources supporting women navigating life after cancer and serious illness. Like me. Let's walk!

stunning morning sunrise across the ocean on a cruise in Alaska

Alaska Time

June 07, 20261 min read

"Do you want to go to Alaska?"

Sharon and Verna on the Alaskan Cruise. Verna earned the cruise which less than 1% of demonstrators achieve.
Photo credit: Sharon O'Connor

When your big sister invites you to join her on a trip she won through her Stampin' Up business the answer is, "YES!" (Note: Less than 1% of demonstrators earned this fabulous reward.)

The other morning at 4:30 AM Alaska time I heard, "Sharon! You have to see this!"

hope abounds alaska cruise alaskan mountains
Photo credit: Sharon O'Connor

How do you describe the raw beauty of snow capped mountains blended with forests of deep green outside your window? Or the sun rising over the ocean on a soft Sunday morning?

beautiful sunrise over alaska near juneau on way to vancouver
Photo credit: Sharon O'Connor

Every day we have enjoyed the awe and wonder of God's incredible creativity and power in the Alaskan scenery. Talk about inspiring! We were also welcomed to Vancouver by this funny seagull.

seagull welcome at Vancouver

Here are two inspirational happenings I wanted to share with you happening soon:

Hope Abounds Wellness:

Monday, June 15, 2026: Join me in Vestal, NY from 6:30 - 8:00 PM for our next Wellness Technology with Peptide Support Patches. Curious about a non-invasive and patented way to increase your own endogenous GHK-Cu (google that)? Come and learn and bring a friend!

zoom craft and chat hope abounds creative online crafting for women

Hope Abounds Creative:

Friday, June 19, 2026: Join us online for our next Creation Connection Zoom Craft & Chat! Hang out with us and work on your own craft, or grab a fun card kit from my online store. Everything you need to create comes right in the box.

Get Your Kit Here

hope abounds collective creative connections zoom craft and chat gathering paper pumkin card kit

Ladies, wherever your week takes you I hope it is a great one and I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Warmly,

Sharon

Sharon O'Connor

Sharon O'Connor

Sharon O’Connor is a two-time colon cancer survivor (NED since 2013). Illness, decisions, treatment, and recovery convinced Sharon the only thing stronger than fear is hope. She shares faith-focused thoughts and experiences from her personal healing journey at https://www.hopeaboundscollective.com. Sharon continues following Hope, and watching the sky for stars, gratefully.

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