The stories on this list made us officially overrule our plan to get dad a tie he'll hardly wear.
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Showing posts with label Inspiring Stories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiring Stories. Show all posts
Adorable Animal Friendships That Will Fill Your Heart with Happiness
We rounded up the most adorably fuzzy cute animal pics on the web that prove that trust is alive and well, even with animals.
Sometimes the...
My Husband and I Did Marriage Counseling for One Month—Here’s What Happened
Couples therapy may be an unconventional gift for a 10-year wedding anniversary—but it's exactly what this marriage needed.
It all started...
My Mom Didn’t Just Collect Ornaments—She Collected Memories
My mother, Anna M. Fischer McQuaid, was a saver and a collector. She kept beloved ornaments from Christmas trees at Dad’s and her childhood...
Social Media Strangers Help Return Military Doll to Son of Deployed Soldier
Kim Lane was working behind the counter at a truck stop in Farina, Illinois, when a customer brought her a lost doll that had been left at...
This Special Ed Teacher Invited Students to Join Her Bridal Party. The Photos will Blow You Away.
They carried out their wedding duties with pride.
In her first year with a class of her own, Kinsey French, a special ed teacher in Louisville,...
A Husband’s Tragic Death Leaves His Wife With an Unforgettable Sign
Do you believe in signs? This wife's experience may just convince you.
My husband had passed tragically and unexpectedly the night before....
This 26-Year-Old Woman’s App Helps Soup Kitchens Feed Thousands Every Day
After Komal Ahmad gave a homeless veteran a meal, she was inspired to do something about food waste in her community.
When she was 18, Komal...
This Restaurant Seats Customers in a Dumpster to Raise Awareness About Food Waste
At the Salvage Supperclub, ingredients include imperfect produce, and an entire six-course meal takes place in a Dumpster.
At most New York...
Welcome to “Bomb Dog U,” Where Pooches Are Trained to Thwart Terrorism
When I first meet a young Labrador named Merry, she is clearing her nostrils with nine or ten sharp snorts before she snuffles along a row...
This Woman Picking Up Garbage on a Country Road Will Inspire You to Protect Your Corner of the Earth
I thought she had stopped on the side of the road because of mechanical problems. The real reason was so much more inspiring.
Recently...
A High School Student Attempted to Commit Suicide. You Won’t Believe What Her English Teacher Did Next.
Brittni Darras knows that letters can help save lives.
Brittni Darras, an English teacher at Rampart High School in Colorado Springs,...
This Grandson’s Eulogy for His Grandmother Will Touch Your Heart and Make You Long for Yours
"It didn’t take much to make her happy—a phone call, a card, a visit, or a kiss before saying good night. She lived to make our lives better...
The Utterly Brave Way a 9-Year-Old Student with Autism Saved His Teacher’s Life
A little boy who adores superheroes had an opportunity to become one.
An average school day at Oak Grove Elementary in Poplar Bluff,...
Warning: You Will Want to Adopt an Orphaned Baby Squirrel After Reading This
Our children learned to cherish life, no matter how small, by caring for an orphan baby squirrel.
My husband, Shawn, and I enjoy seeing...
My Father Was Dying in the Hospital. Then Another Patient Changed Everything.
When it came time to take my dad off of life support, I felt completely helpless. Then a perfect stranger made a heartbreaking situation...
Overscheduled? Science-Backed Rules to Make the Most of Your Free Time
Keep it off your calendar
Scheduling every moment of your free time could make it less enjoyable. Picking a specific date and time for a fun...
‘Sesame Street’ Nearly Killed Our Son With Autism
A parent recounts a harrowing tale about raising a child with an obsessive mind.
Our oldest son, Sam, has autism and Tourette’s, with...
I Thought a Stranger Was Going to Rob Us on Vacation. What He Did Next Changed My Heart.
Never judge someone by their appearance.
Six years ago, my wife, Liz, and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. It was a lovely...
The Best Love Letter I Ever Got Came From a Near-Deaf Crime Reporter
In this true tale from the Moth, America's premier storytelling group, a woman recalls a humorous story from her early days as a journalist.
My...
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