Stories of Joy ran a story earlier for Father’s Day. We couldn’t let this week end without sharing one more Father’s Day story with you. A fire station in Glenpool, Oklahoma had a BIG Father’s Day to celebrate this year. The fire fighter families at that station had seven babies in fifteen months. That’s right…Read more »
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A Summer Vacation Like No Other
Tomorrow is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year and the first day of summer. As we head into the hot months, many are planning their summer vacations. A few years ago this special family decided to use their summer to help others. Learning that the “world is bigger than you are” and…Read more »
Lemonade! Lemonade! Lemonade!
Summer brings to mind lemonade. My kids always gather the neighbors to pick lemons off our tree and sell them on the corner…their own homemade lemonade stand. But this young girl took her lemonade stand even further to raise money for the homeless…and she’s making a difference with her annual tradition! Lemonade!
Proud to be Called Taxi Boy
Sunday is Father’s Day. Today’s Story of Joy is a special conversation between a father and a son. Mohammad Ashraf Faridi immigrated to America from Pakistan. He worked hard as a taxi driver to bring his family to a new life in New York City. His son, Muhammad Faridi, was sometimes embarrassed by his taxi-driving…Read more »
From Parents to Nurses
Earlier this week Stories of Joy brought you a story about a woman choosing to be a nurse after being a childhood patient. Well, today’s Story of Joy is a different take on that story. Lauren and Adam Mann had a premature baby born with a heart problem. After watching the incredible care Isaac received…Read more »
From Patient to Nurse
Amelia Ballard spent many, many days in the hospital as child. She was diagnosed with leukemia as a toddler. That experience inspired her in her career choice as a nurse. We never know where difficult experiences will lead us, but Amelia knows it led her to days of joy caring for others. Click the link…Read more »
Duck. Duck. Goose!
Unlucky ducks became lucky ducks when firefighters performed a “search and rescue” in a storm drain for desperately peeping ducklings while mama duck quacked in supervision. Firefighters worked diligently to be sure every single duckling was returned to the family. Kindness comes in unexpected ways bringing joy, not only to mama duck, but to all…Read more »
You Lucky Dog!
Paul Steklenski loves to fly airplanes. He also loves dogs. He put both loves to work when he created Flying Fur Animal Rescue. Click the link below to watch some furry friends get new homes. You Lucky Dog
G.W.E.D.
We’re in the middle of wedding season. Caleb and Tiffany were married last month at the G.W.E.D. That’s not the trendiest restaurant or the newest site for weddings. It’s the Greatest Wedding Ever Donated. Instead of spending lots of money on a one-day celebration, they decided to make their special day into a giant fundraiser…Read more »
An Amazing Gift
After a school year showing many tears of despair after violent acts, it is heartwarming to see tears of joy. High school student Sofi Cruz Turner’s random act of kindness is going viral. Using money earned from her first job, the teen from Conway, South Carolina, brought one of her classmates to tears with an amazing…Read more »