Maddie Alvstad Hope Toolkit

Due to privacy reasons any photos with children under the age of 18 that are not myself have the child’s face blurred out.

This image is of a sunset from the dock of a boat that took me from Finland to Estonia. It functions as a source of hope for me because it reminds me of a peaceful time where I got to experience things I never thought I would.

This is a picture of my cousins child. It is a source of hope for me not only because she is adorable, but because she reminds me to be youthful and have fun every time I see her and the picture captures that.

This is a picture from my snapchat story depicting me holding watermelon at the Watermelon Days festival near my hometown. It is a source of hope for me because that festival reminds me of the family I love and turn to when I need joy.

This picture shows my cousins child watching “fishy” while I was abroad. It is a source of hope for me because it reminds me that everything can be joyous if you look at it through a different light, even a goldfish.

This is a picture taken by the entrance of the ABBA museum in Stockholm Sweden. It is a source of hope for me not only because ABBA has always been a big part of my life but because it reminds me of the trip of a lifetime.

This picture shows the northern lights with the view being from my backyard. This depicts hope for me because it reminds me of how beautiful nature can be and how much I should appreciate it.

This picture shows a selfie of me and my cousins child. It is a source of hope for me because it reminds me that even in times of grief there can be youthful light.

This picture shows a tattoo I got over spring break that I get to see every day. It is a source of hope for me because of its meaning; forward, continuing, forever

This picture is from my snapchat story depicting my first pet, a fish named Jeffery. It is a source of hope for me because it reminds me of the first time I took control of my life and did something for myself.

This picture depicts me with three of my cousins children, it is also my lock screen. It is a source of hope for me because I get to see it everyday and those kids bring me joy every time I see them.

This picture depicts a storm with cloud to ground lightning. It is a source of hope for me because thunder and lightning brings me peace, and this is a reminder of that.

This picture depicts a cake that I baked and decorated with the phrase “Live, Laugh, Love”. It is a source of hope for me not only for the message but because baking is a source of peace for me.

This picture shows me as a baby with my two older siblings who buried me in leaves. It is a source of peace for me because it shows a time where I had nothing to worry about and where things were peaceful.

This picture shows a rainbow over the site at the Laura Ingalls Wilder outdoor play in Walnut Grove. It is a source of hope for me not only because the place brings good memories, but because the weather just reminds me of how beautiful nature is.

This picture shows an empty highway with the sun setting behind it. It is a source of hope for me because it reminds me of the quiet peaceful moments that I yearn to treasure.