Stories to make you feel better.
What happens when there is a raging pandemic and yet Thanksgiving is around the corner? Many families are torn between celebrating the holidays with family and friends, and keeping the same loved ones safe. Recognizing the real dilemma faced by millions across the country, and specifically her students at the University of Iowa, lecturer Liz
A sweet little boy recently brought the “force” to firefighters battling the wildfires in Oregon. When five-year-old Carver learned about the fires devastating his home state, he told his grandmother, Sasha Tinning, that he wanted to do something for the brave heroes fighting the blazes. So when Tinning heard about a donation drive for firefighters
Paris Williams may just be entering first grade this fall, but this little girl has big dreams and an equally big heart. Since last year, the lass has made it her mission to help the underprivileged, specifically the homeless. The 6-year-old from Kirkwood, Missouri, was first inspired to help people living on the streets after
As Jason Denney lay alone in his pressurized hospital room, he felt a mix of emotions – loneliness, fear, and guilt. The patient, confined at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, had a severe case of COVID-19, and he looked like he wasn’t going to make it. A Catholic priest administered last rites for him,
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the livelihoods of thousands of people all over the country. Because of the rising number of cases, the government has ordered a shutdown of non-essential establishments. With no revenue coming in, numerous businesses, especially the small ones, have taken a financial hit. Many private individuals have already have lost their
Many of us have experienced our own share of mishaps during air travel – delayed flights, inconsiderate co-passengers, less than appetizing plane food, etc. But for this 88-year-old woman named Violet, she can say that her most recent flying experience is her best one yet. Violet got to enjoy the flight of her dreams earlier
Recently, a Russian man named Dmitriy Timchenko encountered a touching scene that would melt the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. Dmitriy and his friend were visiting a shop in the town of Novorossiysk, Russia when they noticed a spotted pit bull tethered out front. The owner of the dog was inside the store shopping and
A superhero in the person of a theme park employee saved this boy with autism and his family’s day. Ralph, a 9-year-old boy with autism, is a huge fan of Spider-Man. So when his parents took him to Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park in Florida, he was set on doing one thing – to
People with disabilities have a tendency to feel vulnerable and excluded, especially in an environment where their needs aren’t catered properly and where people have a limited understanding of their condition. Firefighter Mike Rheault was completely aware of this, which is why when he encountered a non-verbal child one night when he was on duty, he
The development of moral values in children starts in the home and continued in school, where the process of learning becomes more formal. One of the most important values instilled in children is empathy, which enables kids to identify with and understand the wants, needs, and feelings of those around them. Through his act of kindness,
How far would great customer service take you? As it turns out, very far! That is if we look at the story of one McDonald’s employee in South Hutchinson, Kansas who got the surprise of her life – all because of her great work attitude and a customer’s generous heart. Earlier this month, Vicki Anderson
A record-breaking freezing temperature has wreaked havoc in the midwestern states. From class suspensions, canceled flights, to devastating deaths- the minus 56 Fahrenheit temperature brought by the Polar Vortex sure is a force not to be reckoned with. People across the state are suffering from the chilling weather, particularly the homeless. Without a roof over