EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 1H 14M
Makenzie Monson | Sweet Hope in Darkness
from Stories Told Through You - The Flower Letters Podcast · host Michael and Hannie Clark
Our youngest guest yet, Makenzie Monson, is a testament to the power of hope during trials. Michael and Hannie got a lot of time to listen as she shared her story this week. In her junior year of high school, Makenzie’s life was changed in an instant by a traumatic brain injury at a dance practice. Over the following months, her symptoms multiplied, turning what she thought would be a short recovery into a life-altering set of conditions. She was filled with darkness, fear, and despair for a long time as her mind turned on her. Miraculously, Makenzie found hope in these bleak circumstances through little sparkles of hope. Through a lot of time, effort, and hope, she’s working towards a brighter future. Her story demonstrates the power of small and simple things bringing about great changes. Find Makenzie's blog here: https://sweet-hope.com
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Our youngest guest yet, Makenzie Monson, is a testament to the power of hope during trials. Michael and Hannie got a lot of time to listen as she shared her story this week. In her junior year of high school, Makenzie’s life was changed in an instant by a traumatic brain injury at a dance practice. Over the following months, her symptoms multiplied, turning what she thought would be a short recovery into a life-altering set of conditions. She was filled with darkness, fear, and despair for a long time as her mind turned on her. Miraculously, Makenzie found hope in these bleak circumstances through little sparkles of hope. Through a lot of time, effort, and hope, she’s working towards a brighter future. Her story demonstrates the power of small and simple things bringing about great changes. Find Makenzie's blog here: https://sweet-hope.com
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