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Being a Mother…The roundabout journey to a dream fulfilled.
Being a Mother…The roundabout journey to a dream fulfilled.

Li lives in a small New England town. She had two dreams growing up: to be a nurse and to raise a family. She got through nursing school OK; she says the...


December 2, 2021  |  5 comments
Teen Saves His Four Younger Sisters from House Fire
Teen Saves His Four Younger Sisters from House Fire

WEBSTER, Wisc. – One Fall evening, 13-year-old Briar Omar agreed to babysit his four younger sisters while his parents ran a quick errand to the grocery store to pick up the family...


November 30, 2021  |  1 comment
13-Year-Old Boy Uses His 'Make-a-Wish' to Feed the Homeless for a Year
13-Year-Old Boy Uses His 'Make-a-Wish' to Feed the Homeless for a Year

Jackson, Mississippi – The past few years have been difficult for 13-year-old Adeola “Abraham” Olagbegi. In 2020, the teen was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, and he underwent a successful bone...


November 23, 2021  |  4 comments
Laughter is the Best Teacher.  How humor and history go together in this classroom.
Laughter is the Best Teacher. How humor and history go together in this classroom.

Miss Arbury teaches history at the local high school. On the excitement scale, learning history for most kids sits somewhere between math and art. A few cool things and lots of facts...


November 18, 2021  |  1 comment
Friends Pitch in to Gift Special Glasses for Their Friend Who Is Colorblind Giving Him the Gift of Color
Friends Pitch in to Gift Special Glasses for Their Friend Who Is Colorblind Giving Him the Gift of Color

Francis spent the first 18 years of his life experiencing the world in a limited spectrum, with reds and greens often indistinguishable, appearing to him as murky browns. Then his caring group...


November 16, 2021  |  1 comment
A Lesson We Should Never Forget. The incredible story of American POWs smuggling rations to Russian prisoners at Stalag-B.
A Lesson We Should Never Forget. The incredible story of American POWs smuggling rations to Russian prisoners at Stalag-B.

In 1988, Charles Kuralt discovered a story of heroism that would have disappeared from history were it not for the determination of a former Russian prisoner who vowed to thank the men...


November 11, 2021  |  1 comment
WWII Veteran's Dream Comes True When He Finally Meets Woman Who Wrote Him Cherished Thank-You Letter When She Was a Child
WWII Veteran's Dream Comes True When He Finally Meets Woman Who Wrote Him Cherished Thank-You Letter When She Was a Child

Strongsville, Ohio – Twelve years ago, 95-year-old World War II veteran Frank Grasberger received a heartwarming letter from a sweet third-grader thanking him for his service and dedication. Frank treasured the thoughtful...


November 9, 2021  |  5 comments
For the Cost of a Box of Cereal. How just noticing makes all the difference in the world.
For the Cost of a Box of Cereal. How just noticing makes all the difference in the world.

Julian was having a difficult day at work. Projects were due, and his boss had just made major changes to a spreadsheet that would mean a long night. Julian isn’t the type...


November 4, 2021  |  4 comments
Man Rescues Millions of Pounds of Surplus Produce, then Delivers to Food Banks for Free
Man Rescues Millions of Pounds of Surplus Produce, then Delivers to Food Banks for Free

Bothell, WA – Washington resident George Ahearn read a disturbing newspaper article about how a local farm planned to destroy thousands of perfectly good crops. Crop demand had drastically slowed down resulting...


November 2, 2021  |  4 comments