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 »

First Impressions

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

Called to Serve

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 »

The Right Thing to Do

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 »

Best Commencement Speech of the Year

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 »