If you've ever lived in the south, you've probably seen this strange sight on your neighbor's porch, local BBQ stands, or at the farmer's market. A plastic bag full of water and a few shiny pennies stands out like a sore thumb, so why would anyone hang it from their doorway or window? The answer is as simple as it is annoying, flies. Those buzzing pests that come out in force … [Read more...]
Stranger shows up to a funeral, but nobody invited him — Surprise is bigger than imagined
It's the moments when you least expect, where the most is possible. Here's a wonderful story that may touch your heart. The Woman who wrote this story had just lost her Mother and she didn't know where to turn. Well, we'd say she turned in the right direction thanks to somebody up there who must have been looking out for her. Consumed by my loss, I didn’t notice the … [Read more...]
Rude customer is mean to an employee, but it’s a story about kindness
There are important lessons to be learned everyday! When Drew was born, there were serious complications. Doctors had to step in to keep both him and his mother alive. They tore all his muscles and damaged a lot of nerves in his neck. He went to a physical therapist for many years. By the time he was 20, he hardly ever noticed it, but once in a while, after lifting heavy … [Read more...]
Grandpa and grandson visit the nursing home every Saturday until one day he couldn’t
Feel free to give this one a share! It's a really beautiful story. It could bring a tear to your eye. Every Saturday, Grandpa and I walked to the nursing home a few blocks away from our house. Mom didn’t like it because I would skip playing with my friends so I could be with Grandpa even on a Saturday. We went to visit many of the old and sick people who lived there … [Read more...]
He was bullied for not being able to read, until one stranger helped him change that
"What's the Nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?" It's a question that was asked on the internet, and people provided all sorts of wonderful stories that will restore your faith in humanity, but this one in particular really touched our hearts. Until about 5 years ago, I had always been the slow child. My parents were unforgiving of my short comings. When I … [Read more...]