This story is full of heartbreak . . . and it’s full of joy. Caydden Zimmerman is homeless, and he has suffered a lot in his short life. Yet, there’s love and support from his grandmother and his friends. In turn, Caydden loves and supports his little brother. There’s joy. Click the link below to…Read more »
Author: storiesofjoy
Running with Annika
The Feist family runs together. For fun. For exercise. For Annkia. She was born with FOXG1 Syndrome, a rare brain disorder. Annika can’t talk, eat, or walk, but she loves riding in the cart with her family. The family wants her to have the joy of those runs, and they want to educate people about…Read more »
A Letter from Home
You’re in seventh grade. You’re having a bad day at school. What would help? A letter from home. Justin Parmenter, a teacher at Waddell Language Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina, figured out how to bring a little bit of comfort from home into his classroom. Click the link below to watch today’s Story of Joy.…Read more »
The Love of a Parent and Child
Watch and listen to this beautiful song about the love between parent and child. The importance of this relationship is clear in the images. This is the first time Andrea Bocelli has performed a duet with his son, and it is truly powerful. Click on the link below to watch and listen. Parent and Child
Let’s Talk
Amina Amdeen and Joseph Weidknecht met at a political rally in 2016. On opposite sides of that rally. Their story is a story of hope in a time of division. Click the link below to listen to them tell their story. Let’s Talk
Incredible Football Player
All of us face challenges. Some are larger than others, but it is how you react to those challenges that show the kind of spirit you have. This freshman football player has a can-do spirit that touches everyone around him. Click the link below to meet Adonis Watt, an incredible football player! Incredible Football Player
Answered Prayers
Jerome Jones has been struggling with his faith. He’s been thinking about stopping his regular attendance at church, which is difficult since he’s the minister. A note from Mykehia Curry reached him and served as an answer to prayer. Click the link below to watch how Jerome and Mykehia ended up meeting each other. Answered…Read more »
Christmas Comes Early
Today is October 1, but there’s a neighborhood in Ohio that’s already decorated for Christmas. They decorated early for Brody. The toddler has cancer and probably won’t live long enough for Christmas. When his neighborhood heard the news, they decided that Christmas should come early this year. This is a beautiful story of folks trying…Read more »
Homecoming Queen Wins the Game
High schools across the country will host football games tonight. Many will also celebrate with homecoming festivities. Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi had their homecoming a couple of weeks ago. Kaylee Foster was crowned homecoming queen . . . and won the football game! Click the link below to read about it.…Read more »
Are You . . . ?
Brandon Seminatore was born premature and spent the first days of his life in the hospital. Now he’s a doctor at that same hospital. You might think that’s the end of today’s Story of Joy, but it’s not. There’s more to this story, and it’s pure joy! Click the link below to watch. Are You…Read more »