This little girl turned a recycling project into helping other kids. As Earth Day approaches and we think about ways to be kind to Mother Earth, why not think about being Kind to ALL in the process! Choose Kind and spread it all over the Earth! Click the link below to meet Sammie. Sammie’s Buddy…Read more »
Author: storiesofjoy
News from the Boston Marathon
An American woman, Desi Linden, won the Boston Marathon on Monday. There was other news related to the marathon this week. Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes were there five years ago. They were injured in the bombing that day. They suffered injuries and fought for recovery. Jessica and Patrick are using that pain and suffering…Read more »
Hope Springs Eternal
Hope springs eternal . . . even when spring doesn’t arrive! Click the link below to meet one determined golfer. Hope Springs Eternal
Saving Stephen Hawking’s Voice
Earlier this week we brought you a story about Stephen Hawking. We have one more for you today. Who do you call when you’re Stephen Hawking and you’re using outdated technology to operate your voice? You call Eric Dorsey, an engineer in California. Stephen Hawking didn’t want a new “voice” like Alexa or Siri. He…Read more »
Welcome to the World, Baby Meyers
Did you see “Late Night” with Seth Meyers Monday night? It’s on a little late for our household, so we set the DVR and watch it the next day. Seth Meyers told the touching and hilarious story of his second son’s birth the previous day. The birth of a baby is a moment of joy,…Read more »
A Gift from Stephen
Stephen Hawking died last month. He was a world-famous physicist who dreamed and wondered about complex things in the universe. He also remembered the needs of folks right around the corner. As a tribute to him, his family arranged for an Easter meal for homeless people in the area. What a beautiful way to honor…Read more »
Yitzi’s Song
Passover ends tomorrow evening. In celebration of that, we felt inspired to share Rabbi Yitzchok Hurwitz’s song with you. He has ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Before that diagnosis, he wrote “Shine a Little Light.” In gratitude to him for his life’s work, folks made a music video for him. Click the link…Read more »
The Lessons of MLK
Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated fifty years ago today. Our country lost a civil rights leader that day, but the message he preached is still teaching children today. A group of fifth graders were moved by the experience of a recent guest speaker to right a wrong. When they heard the story of injustice…Read more »
Outstanding Sportsmanship
The Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament ends in San Antonio tonight. No matter which team you’re cheering for, we’ll all be cheering for this Story of Joy. It takes us back to a high school basketball game in El Paso five years ago with an update for 2018. Mitchell Marcus and Jonathon Montanez are connected for…Read more »
The Gift of a Bar Mitzvah
Passover begins tonight at sundown. It’ll be Samuel Heider’s first Passover since celebrating his bar mitzvah. That’s significant because Samuel Heider is 93 years old. The gift of his bar mitzvah is special for many reasons. It’s a story of faith and a Story of Joy! Click on the link below to see his story.…Read more »