Posted by Last week we brought you the story of a police officer delivering babies on the job. We have another unusual birth story for you today. While every baby is a miracle, little Jayla has a miracle for a sister. Miracle is her name, and she did an amazing job. Just before Thanksgiving, Miracle helped her…Read more »
Posted by A police officer’s job can be trying and dangerous, but it can also be rewarding and joyful. Sergeant Jon-Erik Negron knows the joy-filled part of the job very well. He has delivered five babies while being on the job. That is a lot of bundles of JOY! They jokingly call him the baby whisperer. Click…Read more »
Posted by Have you heard? A little soccer tournament called the FIFA World Cup 2022 is going on right now. Last week Team Iran and Team USA were in the news a lot prior to the match. Afterwards, tears of sorrow from Team Iran brought out great compassion from Team USA. A show of humanity brings joy…Read more »
Posted by Aimee Copeland Mercier was in a zip line accident in 2012. Since then, she’s done amazing things for others through her foundation. Her latest project is bringing the Action Trackchair to state and national parks. These are the “Land Rover” of wheelchairs. They allow folks to visit the wonders of these parks without limitations due…Read more »
Posted by An Ironman Triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile marathon. All in one day within time limits. This athletic feat is amazing for great athletes. For Team Agar, it’s amazing for many, many reasons. Click the link below to meet Jeff and Johnny Agar. They compete…Read more »
Posted by Vince Guaraldi. You may not recognize his name, but you’ll certainly recognize his music. The Vince Guaraldi Trio performed the “Thanksgiving Theme” in the Charlie Brown Christmas show. It premiered on television in 1965, and folks have been bouncing to the music ever since. This is great music for your Thanksgiving dinner. Click the link…Read more »
Posted by Teachers do so much! The teacher in today’s Story of Joy goes beyond teaching the basics. She helps her kids believe in themselves with a simple daily routine. Click the link below to watch the students tell themselves something good while looking in a mirror. We could all use someone like this cheering us on…Read more »
Posted by If you’re married, think back on your honeymoon. What did you do to celebrate your wedding? Did you take a special trip? Did you have a delicious meal? Did you relax next to the pool? Did you take walks on the beach? Doran Smith and David Squillante’s honeymoon in Spain was a bit different than…Read more »
Posted by Every child dreams about getting a bike, and every parent dreams about teaching their child how to ride a bike. However, it’s becoming uncommon to see youth riding to school. Devin Olson, a parent in Minneapolis, is trying to change that. “Bike to School Day” was born. Olson has led 11 semi-annual “bike buses” to…Read more »
Posted by Kindness 101, from CBS News, is a periodic series teaching kindness to all ages. This week’s lesson is connected to Veterans Day and is a lesson about reverence. It might seem that reverence is in short supply these days, but this story may have you thinking otherwise. Steve Hartman and his children teach us a…Read more »
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