Posted by As kids head to summer break, let’s remember schools are still places where Stories of Joy are happening! Meet humble Maury Forrester who inspires love from students and proves that there is always more than meets the eye. Click the link below to watch today’s story. First Impressions
Posted by Today is Memorial Day, a day we remember those who died in military service. We thank them and their families for the ultimate sacrifice. To honor those who serve today, our Story of Joy is about the Easter Sisters. The Easter Family has been in military service for four generations. More than 100 years. Each…Read more »
Posted by The Senior Class of Rush City High School in Rush City, Minnesota received a special graduation gift. Full tuition and money for books and supplies. Yes, you read that correctly. Full tuition and money for books and supplies. A local businessman, Dennis Frandsen, is giving them the chance to go to college for free. He’s…Read more »
Posted by Sean English is graduating from high school this year. Although he won’t be delivering the Commencement Speech at the ceremony, Mitch Albom, writing for USA Today Sports, heard the Best Commencement Speech of the Year from Sean. Sean suffered life-changing injuries while acting as a Good Samaritan. His life was changed forever when he briefly…Read more »
Posted by When I heard about yet another school shooting on Friday, I felt numb. Numb. That’s disturbing. School shootings are so common in our news, that we’re becoming numb to these horrific events. I’ll admit that I escaped the news by watching the Royal Wedding Saturday morning. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in…Read more »
Posted by A story of sacrifice and generosity bringing joy to strangers in need. We have much to learn from the youngest among us. Click the link below to witness the generous spirit of this special girl. PB&JOY
Posted by Ashli Brehm found herself fighting cancer in her early 30’s. She was scared. Scared of the diagnosis. Scared of the treatment. Scared for her husband. Scared for her boys. So, she decided to fight cancer while dressed as Wonder Woman. Along the way, she was surrounded by family and friends. Her community helped get her…Read more »
Posted by A one-handed football player? A one-handed college football player? A one-handed NFL football player? Yes! Shaquem Griffin made history a couple of weeks ago when the Seattle Seahawks drafted him, and football fans can’t stop talking about this amazing story. You probably have a team you cheer for, but here’s a player we can all…Read more »
Posted by Sunday is Mother’s Day, and Ieshia Champs will be celebrating Mother’s Day with her five children. They are a very special family who will also be celebrating Ieshia’s graduation from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law this month. Her dream is coming true thanks to people believing in her and the support of…Read more »
Posted by As we continue Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s celebrate some kids as they give their teacher a very special gift. These students came together to give their teacher the ability to see colors. He thinks he’s dressing up as Harry Potter, but the glasses are a BIG surprise! Click the link below to see the story.…Read more »
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