Stories to make you feel better.
In these hard times, everyone needs stories and moments that lift up the spirits. Shane Foote, a sheriff’s deputy and shift supervisor at Columbia County Sheriff’s Department in Lake City, Florida, gave the world that much needed positivity boost when a passerby caught him sharing lunch with a homeless man. Brownie Lyons and her husband
Instead of issuing her a ticket, this Milwaukee police officer decided to provide car seats to a mother of five to keep her kids safe. Having babies and children in the family could bring a lot of joy to a household. Little as they are, these tots have a natural ability to make our hearts
Root beer wins over lemonade for this 11-year-old boy from Utah. Lemonade is a staple drink during hot summer days. When the warmer months come, we see kids putting up stands to sell this beverage because they know people would buy it. After all, who doesn’t love its refreshingly sweet and tangy flavor? While most
Father’s Day is celebrated by families in a variety of ways. Some express their love and appreciation for their dads by giving them gifts, while others take their pops out on a special dinner treat. But for this father and son duo, this day was commemorated with a beautiful tribute in the form of two
Loneliness is an extremely powerful emotion. Unfortunately, in the United Kingdom, a portion of the elderly population experience this, according to reports saying that 17% of them speak with friends, family, and neighbors less than once a week. Aside from the loneliness that this infrequent contact may cause, there are other possible dangers that come
In 2017, Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria. The destruction that followed meant that people lost access to power, water, food, and medical supplies. Sources of livelihood were destroyed and hundreds of lives were lost. People continue to endure hardship and cope with the loss of income, property, services, and loved ones. Fortunately, support
Have you ever seen the film “Pay it Forward?” Trevor, the protagonist in the story, is challenged by his social studies teacher to come up with a plan that will possibly change the world for the better. Trevor calls his plan “pay it forward” and it works when someone does a good deed to a
The peace authorities of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department are making noise on various social media sites. The reason behind their newfound internet fame? An epic dance battle that you have never seen before! The epic dance battle all started when Detective Sergeant Gary Sanders of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call
Losing someone we love will never be easy. You can never get over grief, anguish, and heartbreak overnight. The thought of not being able to see, speak with, and touch the people we hold in our hearts brings an intangible pain that may take an indefinite time to heal from. What makes moving on an
A police chief became viral online, not because he saved the day from criminals but because of his respectable bravery and selflessness. The viral police chief risked his safety in order to secure the life and well-being of a defenseless cub. His one-of-a-kind story is warming the hearts of people across the world. Thomas Owens,
A police officer became an internet sensation after he had chosen to show understanding and compassion, and went the extra mile for an old man who was causing a disturbance at a local Bank of America. According to a post on the Facebook page of Montebello Police, officer Robert Josett and his fellow men were