Rise and Shiners take their community to a whole new level

ANADARKO, Okla. ( KFOR ) – People from all walks of life can form unbreakable bonds by finding common ground.

Rise and Shine viewers have done just that by building their own community centered around the show on CW 43. Those bonds led to one viewer taking in another under their roof and under their care.

On Rise and Shine, we share stories hoping to inspire.

“Let’s hope this carries you into the rest of the day with a feeling so good you do something kind for someone today,” said Lucas Ross as he usually does after our “Feel Good News” segment.

Viewers take that to a whole new level.

“That’s the best way to start the morning,” said Michael Ross, a loyal viewer of over a decade. “If you can’t have no fun out of it there ain’t no sense in doing it.”

Viewers will know Ross’s now-roommate, Chris Spence-Stockton for his fan art and music.

“I like graphic design, photography,” said Spence-Stockton.

They’ll know Ross for his submissions over the years.

“If mine doesn’t get read on the air, my little world is not going to stop spinning,” said Ross.

Ross is introverted and enjoyed club sports before his health took a turn.

“I play darts and pool,” said Ross. “I start all that, after I gave up racing.”

Spence-Stockton and Ross are opposites, but found friendship just before 2020. They said during the pandemic the Rise and Shine community started a private Facebook group. These two talked everyday.

“It just kind of naturally fell together,” said Spence-Stockton. “Started off by telling each other our whole life story.”

Those conversations included Ross’s health and heart problems.

“I’ve just been slowly but surely been going downhill,” said Ross.

A few weeks ago, Spence-Stockton couldn’t get a hold of Ross.

“So, I called Cleveland County. Something in my gut told me to call and call now,” said Spence-Stockton.

When first responders arrived they found the 62-year-old weak and dehydrated.

“I couldn’t speak a complete sentence,” said Ross. “They were like, ‘You’re low on red blood cells.’ It was like, ‘Okay, where’d it go?’ Apparently that was a $64.00 question.”

“After he got out of the hospital I kidnapped him,” said Spence-Stockton.”I told him I’d like for you to come home with me.”

Now Spence-Stockton and his sons take care of Michael, spending their days bonding over their one thing in common.

“He’s my brother,” said Spence-Stockton.

“The boy’s sleepover has already begun,” said Ross.

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