SOMETHING TO LOSE
A bit anxious, I packed up my things and left for the day beating both my folks home. When they walked in the door my mom began to speak but fell into tears. It was then that my dad proceeded to tell me he had cancer. ... read >
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FAITH
My sister was lost but my father never gave up on her. She may not have even known it but his prayers and faith in her may have been the very thing she needed. ... read >
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SHMILY
My grandparents were married for over half a century, and played their own special game from the time they had met each other. The goal of their game was to write the word "shmily" in a surprise place for the other to find. ... read >
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MY FATHER, MY HERO
During my turbulent teen years I always tested my dad because, you see, we were so alike. My mother played referee between us, but it never seemed to make a difference. ... read >
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LOVE
He picked up a picture of him and his wife on their wedding day. They were both young, slim, beautiful, happy people. ... read >
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GRAM'S LEGACY
Gram worried about being able to pay for her funeral as well as leaving an inheritance for "the children" who had long since grown into adulthood! ... read >
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THE GIFT OF LIFE
As a child I knew my brother was sick. But, until recently I never understood the impact his illness would have on his life, as well as mine. ... read >
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LOVE AND CHARITY
My 3-year-old showed me just how good it feels to give to others when we went to the store for our 'treat day' (Fridays). ... read >
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PEGGY
Ma lost her leg when she was 83 due to poor circulation and was told she would be in a wheelchair the rest of her life. The doctors were astonished when she left the hospital using a cane and had named her new wooden leg 'Peggy'. ... read >
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MY LIFE
now 9 years later im calmer, stronger, purposeful, more loving, visionary, more joyful, more appreciative the list goes on. ... read >
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HELPING OR HURTING
Years ago my husband and I were walking in the city when a man approached us asking for money... ... read >
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MAKING FRIENDS, LOSING ENEMIES
I didn’t wear make-up, and I didn’t wear those awesome bell-bottom pants. I didn’t exactly look like the coolest girl. But, I kept smiling at her, though she rolled her eyes, and I kept telling her she looked beautiful, even if she sighed in irritation ... read >
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THE LOVE OF A BROTHER
I was born in a secluded village on a mountain. Day after day, my parents plowed the yellow dry soil with their backs towards the sky. ... read >
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MY NO.1 SON
My son was away for a few days when his tooth fell out. ... read >
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A REAL CHRISTMAS TREE
We’d always wanted a real Christmas tree—a tall, lavishly decorated one, like other families had. It would have had singing lights, silver tinsel, blown-glass ornaments, and icicles dressing its snow-tipped branches. ... read >
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FINE EXAMPLES
My mother through her fine example instilled within me the desire to help others. She taught me to notice those whom others ignore ... read >
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IN THIS MOMENT, WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT?
Today in the moments of frustration, ask yourself the question, "In this moment, what is most important?" ... read >
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LOVE WAS MY SAVING GRACE
A few years ago, my husband of nearly twenty years died of cancer. The love of my life. We had been high school sweethearts, and married at the age of eighteen.
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MY DADDY
Truly, the most important lesson I have learned from watching football is this: Treasure every moment that I have the privilege of spending with my great teacher and friend--MY DADDY. ... read >
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KINDNESS
Before the day of the assembly, I had been trying to better myself by simply being kind to others. After the assembly, I got the idea of just saying thanks to the wonderful staff at my high school. ... read >
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A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE
That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not disappoint the other kids in the neighbourhood. ... read >
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DEALING WITH RACISM
As a result of my actions, I have been friends with that kid for 3 years now. He’s happy I helped him when he was at his lowest point and I’m happy he helped me, too… He inspired me!
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