Ashley Cook Instagram – today, this little book goes out into the world. a book on the power of joy and hope and peace and gratitude— the things that lift us up in the midst of everyday life. i simply do not know two people who live this message out better or more than raquelle and tanya. you are both bright and kind and absolute joy through it all. i’ve watched you both choose joy when life was anything but easy. i’ve watched you choose kindness toward people again and again and again. it’s just who you are. purely tender and generous toward others, always. i’ve seen you dig deep and pull up gratitude when there was still pain or brokenness or mess right there, pressing down. you are determined to hold onto the light— to share it. cheering you on so happily as you show up just as you are and share what you have always been— bright and bold and always adding bits of beauty in the ways that kindness and generosity and true encouragement always does. thank you for taking the time to remind us just how much joy matters. thank you for bringing hope and joy with you everywhere you go. it’s a choice— and we are all better for it. friendship with each of you has been a gift and a treasure. a bright spot for sure.