Posted by This week we’re bringing you stories related to Ukraine. Even with war going on there, beautiful Stories of Joy shine through the darkness. Axel and Oliver Langenkamp were in Ukraine when the war broke out. Their parents serve as American diplomats and evacuated the boys to California to be with their grandparents. From there the…Read more »
Posted by See something, say something. That’s the sage advice from Jessica Higgs. Jessica is an Instacart shopper who thankfully acted on her own advice. While making a recent delivery to an elderly man, she sensed something was wrong, and she took the time to act on her instincts. Click the link below to read Jessica’s story…Read more »
Posted by Good Monday morning from Stories of Joy! Can you relate to this 4 year old on a Monday morning? He definitely has the Monday Morning Blues. Sometimes you just need a pick me up! Landry’s mom posted this video to give a public thank you to his kind and patient bus attendant who helped him…Read more »
Posted by Spring is coming around the country, and the snow will be melting . . . but before it goes, we have a Story of Joy for you. Click the link below to watch as the “mini-miracle” Lucky the Snowman brings joy to the hearts of snow-deprived children in Florida! Your heart will melt with joy…Read more »
Posted by Odessa, Ukraine is a long way from San Antonio, Texas. Anna Afanasieva grew up in Ukraine. Now she’s co-owner of a coffee shop in San Antonio. She wanted to help the people of Ukraine, and she figured out how through cheesecake and espresso. She also quickly learned that others wanted to help too. Click the…Read more »
Posted by Lieutenant Gail S. Halvorsen died a couple of weeks ago. He served in the Air Force and brought great joy to the children of Berlin. Lt. Halvorsen was know as the “candy bomber” for the candy he airdropped during the Berlin Airlift following World War II. In fact, he and his fellow pilots dropped 23…Read more »
Posted by Many ambulance services in America are staffed with volunteers. During the pandemic, those services have lost volunteers. In Sackets Harbor, New York, a surprising group stepped up and answered the call to serve. Teenagers came to the rescue! They saw a need. They signed up for training. They’re saving lives. Click the link below to…Read more »
Posted by Whatever the weather is, it’s always good weather for a story about ice cream! Today’s Story of Joy is about finding JOY in the unexpected! This dad did not grow up dreaming about owning an ice cream truck, but it has become something he loves doing with his two special needs children. It’s more than just…Read more »
Posted by Black History Month may have us looking to the past and to history, but Lieutenant Quentin Curtis, better known as Q, is looking to the future. The future of the Chicago Fire Department. Lieutenant Curtis is set to retire soon. After serving the community as a firefighter for 30+ years, he hopes to leave a…Read more »
Posted by The Olympic Closing Ceremony was Sunday, but we wanted to share one final Olympic story. Well, it’s not actually a story. It’s a commercial . . . a commercial with a great message. We love the idea of kids watching athletes and “copying their kind” . . . that is, copying their kindness. This is…Read more »
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