We have probably all experienced the joy of getting a letter in the mail. This story shows a beautiful partnership between a third grade classroom and a nearby senior citizen community. Not only are the kids learning to read and write cursive, but friendships are being built. Click the link below to watch this great…Read more »
Author: storiesofjoy
Back to School
Kids are back in school or heading back to school in the coming days. It’s back to the ABC’s and 1, 2, 3’s of life, and these kindergartners teach us that all we really need to know we learned years ago. We need to be reminded of what really matters, and these littlest ones show…Read more »
Fire Department Escort
How do you support others when they experience a death in the family? How do you show you care? Firefighters from the Phoenix area showed how they do that this week. Members of multiple fire departments gathered to escort a student to her first day of school after the death of her dad, Battalion Chief…Read more »
Team Rubicon
Each year ESPN gives the Pat Tillman Award for Service. Pat Tillman gave up his career in the NFL to serve his country. He was killed in Afghanistan in 2004. His sacrifice inspired Jake Wood. Today’s story is the story of Jake’s work with Team Rubicon. They’re doing incredible work around the world. Click the…Read more »
Coach of the Year
ESPN held their annual award show a couple of weeks ago. Each year they honor athletes and teams for achievement in sport . . . and in life. This year they gave a special award to some of the coaches from Stoneman Douglas, the site of the horrific school shooting in February. Three coaches from…Read more »
Patience & Persistence
Awet Beraki was kidnapped, starved, and tortured. After his release, he lived in a refugee camp and made his way to America. His story and his passion for distance running is inspiring. Click the link below to watch today’s Story of Joy. Patience & Persistence
#bestflowergirlever
Adrian and Hayden Ryals got married last month. They had a special little girl serve as their flower girl. Skye Savren-McCormick made Hayden’s wedding extra special . . . and Skye changed Hayden’s life. Click the link below to read their story. Flower Girl
Let’s Go Swimming!
It’s summer, and it’s hot out. Really hot. Keith Davison also noticed how quiet it was at his house. Really quiet. After his wife of 65 years died, the quiet house bothered him. His solution? Build a pool! Click the link below to enjoy this story. Let’s Go Swimming!
“Officer Oliver”
A kind boy. Beautiful flowers. Warm hugs. Enough said. Click the link below for today’s Story of Joy. Officer Oliver
The Wisdom of Children
In my lifetime, I have learned so much from listening to children, they seem to have a wisdom about things that most adults don’t have. Here is a wonderful example of just that, as well as some additional bits of wisdom for us to think about. Wisdom of Children