New Jersey State Trooper Michael Patterson pulled over a vehicle for a routine traffic stop.  The driver turned out to be the man who delivered him 27 years earlier during an emergency medical call.  Talk about a small world!  You’ll need to read the story to find out if he gave the driver a ticket…Read more »

This story shows the surprising ways that JOY can be given and received.  You would think that after striking out a player and winning the game for your team you would feel JOY as the pitcher.  But instead of celebrating, this young pitcher went straight to the batter’s box to console his friend.  Win or…Read more »

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 »

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 »

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!

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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