Posted by He was a veteran plagued by panic attacks. Then he hiked 11,000 miles. Will “Akuna” Robinson, an Army veteran who struggled with depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder, finally found peace of mind by hiking trails for thousands of miles. “I learned that I was capable of living, I was capable of leading. I was capable of…Read more »
Posted by Delayne Ivanowski had a good secret. The best kind of secret. A life-saving secret. The secret was a gift given from pure love. When the secret was revealed, it brought a mix of tears and joy! Click the link below to meet Delayne and hear why she kept the secret and why the gift meant…Read more »
Posted by You recognize the iconic Waffle House sign. Kayzen Hunter knows the sign well. He loves Waffle House, and he has a favorite waiter there. That’s Devonte Gardner. When Kayzen learned Devonte was struggling financially, he decided to do something about it, but what can an eight-year-old do? Well, apparently a lot! Click the link below…Read more »
Posted by It’s been ten years since the Boston Marathon Bombing. Is it possible to find any good in an anniversary like that? Team MR8 found a way. Team MR8 is made up of family and friends of Martin Richard. Martin was eight years old when he was killed in the bombing. His brother and friends promised…Read more »
Posted by This story isn’t exactly lions and lambs lying together, but a goat named Cinnamon and a dog named Felix showed up on the doorstep of Wake County Animal Shelter in Raleigh, NC. At first, the shelter did the logical thing and separated Cinnamon and Felix so they each had their own enclosure. But that didn’t go…Read more »
Posted by Amputees suffer great losses. One of those losses is the loss of touch. The inability to feel a loved one’s cheek. The inability to hold a partner’s hand. Thanks to some amazing scientific advances in prosthetics, amputees are experiencing the gift of touch. Today’s Story of Joy is longer than our usual stories, but it’s…Read more »
Posted by The Masters wrapped up Sunday with Jon Rahm’s come-from-behind win. One fan on the course may have been more grateful than anyone else. Playing at Augusta is on Madelyn Quinn’s bucket list, but being there was almost as good as playing the course. Madelyn is an inspiring nine-year-old with a heart full of gratitude. Click…Read more »
Posted by Rising Above Bakery serves a special recipe of joy with bread, cookies, scones, and an opportunity to be seen for young adults with special needs. Click the link below to see how baker and speech therapist, Shiri Reuveni-Ulrich, helps young adults find their voices and a place to belong. Shiri and the volunteers at the…Read more »
Posted by For some families haircuts can be a challenge, especially for families with a special needs child. Vernon Jackson is a gifted barber who gives the gift of a haircut along with the gift of kindness. His simple, yet extraordinary, gift is making a difference for these kids and their parents. Click the link below to…Read more »
Posted by Taylor Hash is a young pilot and faced a scary situation in the cockpit. Part of her plane’s landing gear fell off, and she wasn’t sure how to land the aircraft. Fortunately for her, Chris Yates was also in the sky that day. Chris is a veteran pilot and flight instructor. He talked Taylor through…Read more »
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