Posted by You may hear the song, “Auld Lang Syne,” Wednesday evening on New Year’s Eve. The origins of the song are from a poem by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. He based his poem on an old Scottish folk song. The song is often sung in a sad way. For a contrast, Stories of Joy is…Read more »
Posted by Amanda McCowen and Angela Maples transformed a tense co-parenting relationship into a powerful expression of compassion. After Angela’s kidneys failed and she endured years of exhausting dialysis, Amanda, the ex-wife of Angela’s husband, volunteered to donate a kidney and turned out to be a perfect match. The transplant surgery gave Angela a new lease on life…Read more »
Posted by “Best Christmas Ever” is a whimsical holiday short from Disney, directed by Taika Waititi, that follows a young girl whose simple Christmas wish springs unexpectedly to life. What unfolds is a heart-melting, gently funny story about imagination, friendship, and the little bits of magic that sneak into our lives when we least expect them. Yes, it’s…Read more »
Posted by Lots of gifts will be given this week, but few like the Stories of Joy we’re sharing today and Thursday. Organ donation is an incredible gift, and living organ donations are even more so. A man recently donated a kidney to a complete stranger, and he wants to spread the word so that others are…Read more »
Posted by At 101 years old, D-Day veteran Irving Locker has suddenly stepped into an unexpected new spotlight: He just became a songwriter. His debut piece, “If Freedom Was Free,” is turning heads because of the heart and history behind his words. It’s the kind of story that makes you stop, smile, and wonder what beautiful surprises life still has in store…Read more »
Posted by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, has taken many things from Brooke Eby. One of those things is the ability to take her dog for a walk. Not anymore! Thanks to some clever engineers and a gift from Chewy, Brooke and Dray are out walking again. What a special gift! Click the…Read more »
Posted by The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin transferred their Marywood Spirituality Center property to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. This returning of the land is the first of its kind done by a Catholic organization. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration did so in an act of…Read more »
Posted by In this holiday season, we could all use a little help fighting the shopping crowds. But Jack Curtis, a senior quarterback at Carleton College, is battling a different kind of fight. He’s fighting for his life with the help of his own courage, family, and friends. Click the link below to see how Jack Curtis inspires all…Read more »
Posted by Do you have letters you’ve found or saved that bring reminders of the person who wrote them or the place they wrote about? Imagine finding letters in a bottle from WWI. Today’s Story of Joy shares the surprise discovery and how it brought some families together. Click the link below to read the story that…Read more »
Posted by A good coach can be inspiring, but this story is about how just being there at practice is inspiring to his team. A coach’s battle with cancer shows his football team and his cancer team how strength and a good attitude can win in more ways than one. Click the link below to see how Bradley Strong is…Read more »
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