How can anyone dislike this message? There is so much truth and wisdom to what she shared. Be Lucas.

Thank you for this! I had a stroke at 24 due to a blood disorder and also went through something similar at the hospital with the staff. To this day the things I cant do that I used to, still bother me and it intermittently causes severe depression. My depression has been worse recently and this popped up. I don't think I've felt this at peace in a long time. So again, thank you!

"Every interaction is an opportunity to change a life." To me, this is a divine language of angels. Thank you.

she's so strong. i always try my best to see others as Christ would see them. also that CNA lucas was an angel

If you look at her eyes when she's speaking, many times you'll see her as she looked before the surgery's negative side effects, it's wonderful. She still shines as brightly as she did in those pictures as far as I'm concerned.

When my wife was nearing the end of her mortal journey, she was likewise blessed with a nurse, Debbie, whose weekly assignment was to come to our home and wash her hair, just as you described. My wife loved loved it, and we loved Debbie and the others who cared for her. Each year on the anniversary of her passing, our family shares lunch with all of the nursing staff who acted with such tenderness and love. Thank you so much for this wonderful reminder.

My wife and I went through some similar experiences. One Sunday afternoon, when I came home after a long day of Church meetings, some angelic neighbors were washing my wife's hair in the kitchen sink. She had recently gone through surgery to remove cancer and wanted her hair washed badly. It had been several days. These wonderful women laid her gently on the counter top and helped her feel "beautiful" (I put this in quotes because, although she is always beautiful to me, she wasn't feeling this way at all) again. I will forever be grateful for the angelic women who came and helped my beautiful wife.

I have a sister with autism and learning disabilities. She’s always been this way. I was taught to be kind to others but having a sister like her helped me take a further step and be an advocate for others. It’s interesting that Jesus is called our advocate before the Father. We are all imperfect, whether inside or out. But whether they be seen or unseen such as my sisters disabilities, they make us human and we each have the opportunity to help each other out and be Gods helping hands. My sisters been bullied and scorned, rejected and neglected but her Christlike example of never judging or holding grudges or being mean back to those who’ve hurt us teaches our family that we can be better and we’re blessed for having her in our lives just as you’ve blessed many with your story. Thank you.

I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy recently and have expressed some depression as a result. My speech is slurred. I can only smile out of one side of my face. I drool and one eye droops. But, my friends and family still love me. I related to your story. I know I was perfectly designed by a loving God that will heal not only this condition, but even my unseen wounds that others don't see on the surface. Thank you for sharing your story.

"...If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things." Herein these and many more are found. Thank you so much.

My dear wife and I had tears streaming down our cheeks as we witnessed true courage! You are a beautiful daughter of God and your light is tremendous. Thank you for your courage in the face of great adversity and for sharing yourself and your beautiful message with us!

I wont stop asking that these "Hope works" segments be also extended to Africa. So we too can participate. That said, these are great videos.

The world needs more women like Jody, and more men like Lucas.

That takes a lot of confidence and morality, hats off too get'er done girl

I hope I was a Lucas during my many years as a nurse.

“Massaging humanity back into me” Absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your story! Inspires me to be a better person!

4 years ago my father was in the hospital dying of cancer, a CNA came in each day and dressed him, comb his hair, shaved him and make him feel special. He was always the same CNA with the same amazing attitude. One day I asked him are you a Christian? He said “yes indeed I love the Lord Jesus Christ” and his smile from ear to ear. I said I can tell from the way you treat my father.....

What a powerful and masterful message. Jodi, I am so touched by your story, your strength, and your testimony of God's love and your worth as His beloved daughter. I "Hear Him" through you. I hope I can some day be the great woman of faith that you are. Thank you. Blessings to you, your husband, and your beautiful children. You are my hero! (I too love Lucas and his tender kindness to you.)

This woman's words were inspired and powerful. She teaches us how to show charity by simply giving others the benefit of the doubt. I am not happy she had to go through what she did, but how can you see her standing tall, beautiful, and confident without seeing the Lord's hand? God is good:) Thank you for choosing to fight.

I'm going to share my Testamony at church on Sunday November 1st

I feel at a loss for words... thank you for your strength! It helps those of us who feel trodden down, we need your message and support.

I love this so much 💗 kindness is never wasted.

Here's to all the Lucas' in the world. Thank you. Regardless of your race, creed, religion, etc. You showed that each person is special and should be respected as a child of God. To Jodi, I applaud your strength of character and your faith to keep moving on regardless of the challenge. They didn't say it would be easy, just that it would be worth it.

I worked with a boy for his entire high school program who had cerebral palsy and extremely high muscle tone. He was mute and entirely dependant on my help. It used to amaze me how many people would fire a question at me that he could capably answer if you took the time to talk to him. They saw only the disability not the intelligent person that he is. I pray for those who live in ignorance of the feelings and intellect of others, although you who have disabilities that are visible need our help, they have a far greater disability that they need help from you and the Lord to teach them to overcome.

She still feels like a great choice for president! Thank you for sharing this story; very inspiring and hopeful and needed in today's world for sure!

I am a CNA on the covid floor in Utah, thank you for showing appreciation for us

I hope Lucas sees this and is reminded what a Christlike man he is! Thank you, Jodi, for your faith and hope!

Absolutely inspiring. Thank you for reminding all of us that every one of us has a divine nature and beauty. You are a true inspiration in a world full of judges. Thanks also to your CNA.

This is my Mission President’s daughter. Thanks Jodi for your beautiful reminder and message for us!!!

“Through small and simple things..” That kept coming to my mind as I heard how the CNA washed your hair. What a simple, yet tender service, he rendered. Beautiful story! Thank you.

Oh my gosh that was one of the best talks I've ever heard. That totally inspired me to be a better person. You know what, about halfway through her talk, her disability disappeared. She is awesome and so beautiful, and she's not even wearing makeup lol. Thank you for this.

Your story proves we can all make a difference. The difference we make can be either positive or negative. That choice is ours so remember to be kind, loving, and supportive. I pray your recovery is going well, and thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I hope Lucas knows the positive difference he makes in people's lives daily.

Thank you Jodi. Your sweetness is inspiring. I worked in a prison for over 12 years and did self-help groups with inmates. Talk about working with the "least of these". And yet, I saw the atonement at work in these men's lives more than I have ever seen it anywhere else. And thank you for sharing Lucas with us. The world needs more men like that.

I appreciate her candor about her experience. It makes me want to be more aware of how I treat anyone I encounter in my day and what messages my actions may send them, and it gives me a desire to be more gentle with myself.

I have hearing loss, and for all of my life, I have had people look down on me because I have a disability, and that I would not amount to much. I believe it for a long time, and it took me a lot of hurdles to overcome it. During the journey, I have had people come in my life that overlooked my disability and gave me hope that I can be someone I want to be.

I totally agree with Brian Larsen! I love how Jody shines and am so grateful for Lucas!!!

This is a really important message! Thank you for providing your experiences! It really goes to show how important it is to treat everyone as Christ would. We don't know how people feel inside so we've got to be kind and serve each other with that in mind, even if they are strangers.

I love this beautiful woman! There is a grace about her and a light that shines from her sweet soul! She has come through so much, and still has remained faithful, kind and loving!

I wish I could love this a hundred times over! So beautiful, inside and out. Thank you for sharing!!

It grieves my soul when others treat people poorly and judge them. I’m proud of Jody for staying strong and knowing she was still the same woman and can continue her mission on this earth! She’s still beautiful too! I wasn’t focusing at all on her paralyzation, I was focusing on her testimony and the Spirit! 👍🙂

Thank you Jodi for sharing your first hand experience and the reminder of the worth of every soul. You opened my perspective of how courageous and heroic survivors of xyz really are, and how powerful our interactions can be. We truly are divine by design and you are a beautiful advocate for that, may you continue to feel the daily blessings of our creator in your life. 💗

Amazing... beautiful... inspiring. Thank you, Jodi, for peeling back some of the layers that cloud our view therefore allowing us to see truth more clearly. There are those sermons and talks where you leave saying, "I can see much better now"... your video did this for me.

Thank you for sharing your story. I've been going through a very different type of tribulation, but the same feelings of humiliation and loss of hope, and I really appreciate hearing the reminder that God is there, above it all, and that He loves me and has a plan for me.

Thank you for this message Jodi! What a wonderful lesson of not judging others. You are right! Every soul is great in the sight of God.

Thank you for sharing a profoundly inspiring story. I gladly accept the invitation to change and to do things differently. The worth of every individual is great; you and Lucas have taught me and many others today.

Compassion is the key too a heartfelt and sincere service to our fellowmen

This is such a touching story. Beautiful in a way I would not have thought possible. This has moved me and made me realise how petty and small my own problems are compared to the sufferings of other people and the trails they have to endure. I don't think I will ever again complain to the Lord about my situation (Well ... that's not going to happen but it will be a lot less). I thank Jodi for being such a strong, such an incredible person. I thank you for your story. You will be in my prayers tonight!

Thank You for the beautiful reminder that it is the small acts of service that change the world in great ways! Lucas probably didn't know how much he was doing to heal your Spirit when he began to wash your hair; just like the CNA with the cold shower did not realize how her actions affected you. We all have challenges and trials; some are more visible than others. But if we all treated each other as gently and tenderly as Lucas treated you; how much different our world would be! Every small act makes a difference. How many of us have been touched by seemingly small, simple, kind acts that remind us that somewhere, someone cares about us? You are truly beautiful inside and out!! Thank you for your courage and faith and for sharing your difficult journey with the world!

Hi Jodi, Your experience with Lucas reinforced to me that "by small and simple things, great things are brought to pass" (Alma 37). It seems that the smaller and the simpler the act, the greater the good that can be brought about---maybe because no one is expecting any recognition for small and simple things or for doing them to "the least of these". Then the true motivation shows through. And what humility you model by identifying yourself as "one of the least of these"! Isn't that what the Savior did? Though he was more accomplished than any of us, he descended below all things to undergo this mortal experience with us. I am going to share your story with a friend who is a nursing instructor. Maybe he can use it when he teaches about the possibility dignity and compassion in human interactions in the hospital. Thank you. I think you have had a greater impact through sharing your sufferings than if you were just preaching without empathy from a position of comfort and ignorance. I think this will go far and wide.

Amen sister as of today I will have 807 surgeries to my head back legs arm left arm and numerous other things I have had countless procedures so I hear you and I pray for you as I hope you will pray for me

You and Lucas are my heroes! I marveled, cried, and smiled at how you’ve overcome such obstacles and challenges. Your spirit is 10 feet tall and I love you!!!

I've learned so much taking care of my mom who has had JRA since age 9. I've grown to love her more than any son has loved a mother (in my mind) because I have served her and cared for her in every way I can.

I've been blessed by hearing of Lucas. I am a CNA too. Thank you, Jody, for sharing

Thank you for this message, and for being bold and brave in sharing it when you could have made the easy decision not to. I have been recovering from bell's palsy for over a year, while trying to care for my family and work full time from home as a high school English teacher. It has been a long road, and overall I have made tremendous progress. But it can be so incredibly discouraging at times. I cannot express how much seeing your beautiful face and hearing your message of hope has affected me today. I found a kinship that I had not realized I needed.

Anyone who has gone through loss of a major kind can relate to this. I was once a person too. Bless you for sharing this.

“Every interaction is an opportunity to change a life.” Beautifully said.

I love how you said: we are divine by design!

Thanks for reminding me that I was one of the Lucases, so many years ago.

This is a great message especially for a non LDS

What a wonderful person you must be. Thank you for reminding me.

This was beautiful and inspiring! I'm outstanded by the way she never gave up hope! Never lose your strength!! ❤

Thank you for your humility and strength. You’ve been an angel to me to unknowingly help me remember my worth and how much God loves me during a hard time.

So touching. The impact we can have on each other is so important.

Much love to this sister in Christ.

Wonderful message 💜 Thanks to Jodi for telling her stories so well and sharing it with the world so we can grow.

Thank you for sharing your story of trials,hope,strength,perseverance & bravery. Its journeys like these that help us strengthen ourselves and trust the savior and his angels that come to help us when we need.

Sister I so understand your journey, fought for my life 21 years ago...you have been sensitized know love in action. Christ's healing love. God bless you. He loves you so much.

I think I'm gonna cry... this is so inspiring and sincere 💗

Watching this encourages me to treat a certain chronically difficult person in my life better. Just because their behaviors are challenging doesn’t mean that I should treat them less who they are...a Child of God. I’m a work in progress but I will try!

- She use to live across the street from us in Roy Utah!! Much love sister Brown! From the Hubenthal's

Jodi. Thanks for sharing such a powerful message from your life. You're helping thousands of others in all walks of life. God bless you and your family.

Beautiful woman of courage and strength. Lucas is a hero!

I personally have known Jodi for several years and been blessed to learn from her and her experience. I respect, love, and admire her immensely. This talk is so powerful!

Dear Sister, you are truly beautiful, inside and out😚Thank you for your inspiring message🌿

You are such a beautiful inspiration! Today I am stronger, more insightful, and more compassionate to others... because of you. What a blessing you are!!

The last week of my mom's life, I was the one in my family that took it upon myself to bathe her, dress her, brush her teeth, put lotion and chap stick on her, etc. It was a tender and loving service that was very therapeutic for me. She was not conscious that last week, so I didn't know if she was ever aware of my actions, but tonight, listening to this woman speak, it felt very strongly to me like her words were my mom's. I'm so glad I could perform that service for her, give her her humanity and dignity and prepare her body for her funeral. Thank you for this video and the healing and new perspective it's given me to think about.

Thank you for sharing your story and your faith Jodi. This is a good reminder to me to take time to "behold" each person in my life as Jesus would.

I am great full to have the health and strength to work in care/nursing environment. And have assisted many people on the road to recovery. We all need that purpose in life that you rediscovered.. to be of value is not always reflected in your work status..... go Lucas..the saviour is reflected in you and your attention to detail at work..

Seems like after a long climb up a steep mountain Jodi's on top again with a view that she can fully embrace. Wonderful message. Thank you.

Thank you Jodi, for sharing your story. I have had cancer, but haven't experienced the trauma you have, and appreciate your message that every interaction with another human being is a chance to nurture, and strengthen. When we meet someone, to try and leave them better than we found them with a kind word or action. Look at what you are accomplishing by sharing your story with us. Thank you. You are beautiful.

Stop seeing imperfection in myself and others, and see myself and each person as a child of God. Lucas had this gift of the Savior. So grateful for you and your courage to overcome and progress and move on and share! The Lord is kind and merciful and loving and caring. You are an example of His Light. Love, Me

This is amazing, thank you so much for sharing so beautifully! Inspiring!!

Thank you, Jodi. I am humbled by your strength and faith.

God bless all the wonderful Lucas' in the world, and God bless you Jodi. Thank you so much for sharing your story and thoughts.

Thank you so much for sharing your story and reminding us of our divine potential we are his children and he loves us before anything we have to remember that we are spiritual beings!

Just have to comment on how beautiful this is. Thank you.

Thank you Jodi for sharing your story. I have mine about mineare's disease and remember vividly the difference between those in the hospital who saw me as an object and those who saw me as a person who needed their kindness. A good reminder for us all.

Jodi, you are officially on my everyday hero list...thank you for sharing your inspiring story!

I do love the message in Matthew 25:40. Thank you so much for this message. Thank you for continuing to fight for your life. Heavenly Father knows you and loves you as he does each of us.

This is such an inspiring story, a great storyteller and she is so beautiful!!!!

You are such a courageous soul, Jodi. Your story is inspiring and has changed me. Thank you for taking the time, and having the courage, to show up in front of the camera and share your story.

Jody, thank you for reminding that every soul is great in the sight of God! You Are Amazing!

What a great way to start the day - just what I needed! I'm currently dealing with my own personal raging storm and have also felt as though my white-picket-fence life has been blown to bits. Your willingness to share a part of your life has given me some sunshine in mine. It's been a great reminder that God can transform the tragic, heart breaking, depressing, bleak, and dismal moments into glorious, inspiring examples for others. You are a light on a hill. Thank you!

Jodi, hi. Thank you, you Gorgious lady for the courage to share your story. God Bless you and your family.

There was a nurse who helped us when our premature daughter was born and lived for only 4 hours with severe physical impairments. She made the experience "ok" somehow even though the baby did die in our arms. It is her Christlike service and attitude towards us that made all the difference, too.

I needed this message today. I was led here. :)

Beautiful example of faith and strength. I feel inspired with a greater resolve to seek out the 'one.'

Thank you so much! This was definitely a confidence and happiness booster! You are absolutely amazing!

Jodi is so awesome. We know her personally and she is one of the kindest, most courageous, boldest, and eloquent people we know. Her social media posts are inspiring. She has written several amazing books and has dedicated her life to lifting others and doing good in this world. Keep your eyes on Jodi and follow her. She is going places and her work is far from over. The best is yet to come.

Thank you for sharing your story Jodi 🙏 I love you ❤ you are such an inspiration to me and many more out there 🙏