EDITION 5 - JAN. 1, 2026

Fields of Plenty News

New YEAR, NEW Hope 🌻

Dear FOP Community,

Happy new year! ¡Feliz año nuevo!

Looking back on 2025, it was a year full of growth and meaning, honing our voice and helping others to tell their stories. With a solid foundation in place, an additional degree (Asher) and certification (Maria) under our belts, and some exciting TV/film projects on our plate, we're looking forward to more work and more ways to put our artistic, organizational, and technical talents to use.

This means we'll be taking a pause from our "Healing Through Grief" interview series on YouTube, as well as actively marketing to local senior centers for storytelling workshops, legacy videos, etc. But trust--the mission is the same.

ICYMI, please fill out this form to share your feedback on our newsletter or anything else. We would be grateful for your input, to help us plan for 2026.

PROJECTS

Our “Healing Through Grief” YouTube series​ captured layered stories about people’s journeys through grief, across generations and cultures--showing how grief can lead to healing. Please be sure to watch our final episode (for now).

Healing through Grief: Stories that Foster Healing and Hope (ep. 4) Ta'Sha Douglas | On Losing Two Brothers, Cancer & Finding Purpose In this tearful, funny, and inspiring interview, we are honored to share the journey & wisdom of our dear friend & creative partner, Ta'Sha.

Watch full interview

Resonate with her journey? Let us know, and we'll pass along your message.

We are grateful to the those who trusted us to tell their inspiring stories. We now invite you to share one of these with someone you love. And take up the torch--have a conversation that can foster healing in your own life, and others too.

BLOG

Check out our latest blog--penned by a member of our community, with beautiful grief tip graphics you can save and share with your community.

Peace in the Storms How a Grieving Mother Survived the Loss of Her Two Adult Sons, Fought for Her Daughter's Life, and Found a Calling Along the Way by Marion M. Jones, 12/16/25 Read article

Want to share your story with our community? Let us know!

FAVORITE THINGS

Here is our growing list of recommendations for movies, books & other things we like…or love...

• Movie: "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) See our review here for behind-the-scenes photos & info that explains why this classic movie is so special.
• Author Quote: "Let stories like these be more than inspiration. Let them be permission–permission to hope again. To ask again. To believe, even now." - Kathleen Johnson, "Healed to Heal" Read Maria's take here.

Community notices

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