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ALEXANDRA "ALEX" SCOTT

This young girl left her mark by starting a lemonade stand that changed the world.  ... listen >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

LOVE

He picked up a picture of him and his wife on their wedding day. They were both young, slim, beautiful, happy people.  ... read >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

MY LIFE

now 9 years later im calmer, stronger, purposeful, more loving, visionary, more joyful, more appreciative the list goes on.  ... read >

HELPING OR HURTING

Years ago my husband and I were walking in the city when a man approached us asking for money...  ... read >

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 >

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 >

MY NO.1 SON

My son was away for a few days when his tooth fell out.  ... read >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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.   ... read >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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!   ... read >

A GIFT TO ALL - BUT THE GIFT WAS IN THE GIVING

In 1994, the year after my father-in-law died, I planned a surprise for my husband on our anniversary. My husband didn't know where we were going, only that we were flying to see someone he loved.  ... read >

TRUE FORGIVENESS

I have FINALLY truly forgiven her. It feels good to lay down the burden I carried for more than 30 years.  ... read >

GENUINE RED RYDER 200 SHOT CARBINE ACTION AIR RIFLE

Some years ago I unwittingly start a family tradition for our Christmases. It was based on the premise that all kids deserve a toy on Christmas and that everyone is a kid at heart.  ... read >

HELPING THE ELDERLY

To live in a hard-knock place, and see that there are still values that people believe in and live up to, is so rare.  ... read >

LIFE IS LOVE

Life, most people say, is fleeting. It flies right by us and we barely even notice until something horrible happens. My name is Bec and I am sixteen. August 3rd was the fourth anniversary of my mother's death.  ... read >

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

I have come a long way from riding on the back of a donkey as a child in Portugal in the 50's and 60's, where I grew up. My family was poor; in fact, I recall times when my courageous mother had to literally beg for food to feed four hungry boys.  ... read >

LIFE IS NOT WORTH WASTING

I was riding in the middle of a field on my ATV when it flipped over on me leaving me paralyzed from the chest down. I lay out in the field for a really long time before going to the hospital, helpless.  ... read >

THE POWER OF LOVE

Raising my youngest daughter as a single parent, particularly through her teenage years, was the hardest thing I had ever done in my life. Not denying that there may be other factors involved, I am convinced that my inept parenting had a significant role to play in the emotional challenges my daughter faces.  ... read >

OFFICE ANGELS

I had recently started working at my new job in January 2008 when I started getting these terrible headaches almost every day, among other symptoms. I couldn’t figure out what was causing them. Then it dawned on me, my dentist had been bugging me to get my wisdom teeth removed for a good 3 years and now they were posing a serious threat.  ... read >

TWO AMAZING PEOPLE

I recently read a wonderful account of an incredible act of kindness. It involved the country singer, Jan Howard, and it occurred back in the early or mid 1950's.  ... read >

MICHAEL AND ST. THERESA

I have been suffering from severe depression for quite a while now, so when my partner suggested we take a day trip to Dublin on the ferry I reluctantly said yes. We arrived in Dublin and while he went to meet a friend I strolled down O'Connell Street just looking at shops and people watching.  ... read >

MY PARENTS' LOVE

I lived in Dallas, Texas nearly all my life with my mom, dad and older sister. We were raised to respect others, value education, and get all that we could out of life. "You can be anything you want to be," my parents always say. "Work hard and the world is yours," is often quoted in my house. My parents are never without a helpful word of advice or a bit of encouragement when life gets tough.  ... read >

NOW THAT'S LOVE

My grandmother and my grandfather were married for over 50 years. I can only imagine what brought my grandmother, a native Canadian, here to the U.S. in the first place.  ... read >

SURGERY

When I was about 13 years old I cut my spleen while I was snowboarding with my friends. It was a bad accident—I was just snowboarding the way I usually do but I caught an edge. I was out of school for a month and couldn’t do anything for 3 months. I couldn’t even get in a car for 2 weeks because it hurt so badly!  ... read >

DELIVERING SMILES

My name is Destinee. I am 11 years old. I have a friend name Shelby. Shelby and I have set up a small organization with my Mom. It is called Delivering Smiles.  ... read >

HOW STRONG IS STRONG?

So, do you want to hear about one tough cookie? Her name is Sylvia, and we are close friends. Despite the age difference (she is about 70 and I am 12) we are two friends that will not ever be broken up. That's why I was so scared when she got cancer.  ... read >

MR. AND MRS. POSITIVE

I have two really good friends, Nancy and Richard. They both believe in the power of positive thinking. However, though their personalities are similar, they are totally different in other areas of their lives. The biggest differences are their childhood, career choices, and lifestyles.  ... read >

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