Gretchen & The Sunshine Rock
Hi, I'm Gretchen. I want to share my story and a book to teach children how to do random acts of kindness!
A SMILE A DAY
Though sometimes the fast- paced, troublesome state of the world, distracts us from our happiness, even remembering to smile can help us get back on track. Here are three way ways that a smile a day could help improve your physical AND mental health:
1. Smiling decreases stress levels by releasing endorphins. These chemicals are responsible for making us happier and lowering production of stress hormones.
2. Smiling is contagious. Studies have shown that we have an involuntary reaction to return a smile when we see one, meaning that if you smile more, those around, you likely will as well.
3. Smiling is a natural painkiller. The endorphins and serotonin released when you smile not only reduce stress, but pain as well.
A book to teach children how to do random acts of kindness! ☀️
"Gretchen & The Sunshine Rock" Book
This book is my story and was made to help children know how to do random acts of kindness!
Sunshine Rock
When our nephew died suddenly, I made Sunshine Rocks for his Sisters! I'd love you to share a Sunshine Rock with someone you love.
Sunshine Rock
Book and Rock
Buy the book "Gretchen & The Sunshine Rock" and a Sunshine Rock.
Sunshine Rock
eBook
Buy the digital eBook version of "Gretchen & The Sunshine Rock". You'll be able to view it on your tablet, phone or computer.
About Me
I’ve taken MY LIFE STORY and turned it into a child’s book. I am SOOOO excited to share my love of ‘random acts of kindness’ and hope my story will inspire children (and adults) to “stop and smell the flowers “ AND “scatter sunshine all along your way”!My boxes arrived yesterday! My rocks are done and ready to ship! And my little book will be printed and on its way! This is a DREAM come true for me! ☀️Sometimes our dreams (and life) don’t turn out exactly as we’d planned! Hardships, broken hearts, such experiences have strengthened me and made me appreciate the IMPORTANT things in life! I’m, actually, thankful for the ‘lessons’ I’ve been taught!
Thank you for being part of this journey with me!
Gretchen Stone
Live Your Life with Hope and Find the Sunshine!
This past month, since I was told my cancer came back, I have experienced many answers to my prayers, and they have all come through my dear family, and friends! I can’t begin to express how thankful I feel for my blessings.
I have learned SO MUCH and become a more humble ‘Child of God’ because of MY ‘Beautiful Heartbreaks’!!! ❤️🩹In my 70 years of life I have faced a lot of heartbreaks…we ALL have! I’ve been inside some deep, dark, cold ‘holes’…some I dug myself. But look at me now, I’ve climbed out of every one of them and just keep ‘going toward the Light’. I believe in Grace! I believe in Miracles! And I trust God’s plan for me 100%…whatever it is going to be! ☺️