Friendship @ Waffle House

You recognize the iconic Waffle House sign. Kayzen Hunter knows the sign well. He loves Waffle House, and he has a favorite waiter there. That’s Devonte Gardner. When Kayzen learned Devonte was struggling financially, he decided to do something about it, but what can an eight-year-old do? Well, apparently a lot! Click the link below…Read more »

Team MR8

It’s been ten years since the Boston Marathon Bombing. Is it possible to find any good in an anniversary like that? Team MR8 found a way. Team MR8 is made up of family and friends of Martin Richard. Martin was eight years old when he was killed in the bombing. His brother and friends promised…Read more »

Best Buds for Life

This story isn’t exactly lions and lambs lying together, but a goat named Cinnamon and a dog named Felix showed up on the doorstep of Wake County Animal Shelter in Raleigh, NC.  At first, the shelter did the logical thing and separated Cinnamon and Felix so they each had their own enclosure. But that didn’t go…Read more »

Gift of Touch

Amputees suffer great losses. One of those losses is the loss of touch. The inability to feel a loved one’s cheek. The inability to hold a partner’s hand. Thanks to some amazing scientific advances in prosthetics, amputees are experiencing the gift of touch. Today’s Story of Joy is longer than our usual stories, but it’s…Read more »

Madelyn’s Beautiful Heart

The Masters wrapped up Sunday with Jon Rahm’s come-from-behind win. One fan on the course may have been more grateful than anyone else. Playing at Augusta is on Madelyn Quinn’s bucket list, but being there was almost as good as playing the course. Madelyn is an inspiring nine-year-old with a heart full of gratitude. Click…Read more »

Recipe of Joy!

Rising Above Bakery serves a special recipe of joy with bread, cookies, scones, and an opportunity to be seen for young adults with special needs. Click the link below to see how baker and speech therapist, Shiri Reuveni-Ulrich, helps young adults find their voices and a place to belong. Shiri and the volunteers at the…Read more »

Gift of a Haircut

For some families haircuts can be a challenge, especially for families with a special needs child.  Vernon Jackson is a gifted barber who gives the gift of a haircut along with the gift of kindness. His simple, yet extraordinary, gift is making a difference for these kids and their parents. Click the link below to…Read more »

Nice Landing!

Taylor Hash is a young pilot and faced a scary situation in the cockpit. Part of her plane’s landing gear fell off, and she wasn’t sure how to land the aircraft. Fortunately for her, Chris Yates was also in the sky that day. Chris is a veteran pilot and flight instructor. He talked Taylor through…Read more »

Go to School, Kid

Go to School, Kid. Those four words are words that Bob Cialdini will forever be grateful for hearing from a minor league scout. Today is Opening Day, and players across the country will have their dreams come true when they step on that field. Bob’s dream came true too . . . just in a…Read more »

Superhero Brothers!

Preston and Cameron Pipkins are brothers, and each thinks the other is a superhero. Preston is thirteen and battling leukemia. Cameron is seven and was a perfect match to be a bone marrow donor for Preston. The love between these brothers is absolutely beautiful. Click the link below to meet these real-life Superhero Brothers. You’ll…Read more »