I am not ashamed to admit that my dog Henry is my mentor. When I state that he is a genius and one of my
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Ben & Denali – A Beautiful Story of Friendship and Loyalty
Some people call it good and evil. Some call it darkness and light. Others, yin and yang. No matter what you call it, life has
Our Lists – By Aline Weiller
My mother says we all have a list. It contains people who need us at some point, in some way. They are our personal “assignments.”
19 of the Very Best ‘Uplifting Photos of the Day’
Human Beings. Animals. Family. Fun. Friendship. Love. Laughter….What more could you need? 1. These are Men who know how to live a little… 2. An
He’s Not Heavy, He’s My FRIEND. Chinese Student Carries a Classmate to Lessons for 3-Years
Every day for the last 3 years, Xie Xu, 18, has been carrying his disabled classmate to school on his back. His friend suffers from
Helping My Dog Die – by Amy Selwyn
My dog is dying. I am desperate for a greater gift. I long to write something profound. Something so moving that people will read it
A Funny and Sweet True Story From a Nursing Home I Worked At – by Annie Mimi Hall
This is a story of kindness between two roommates at one of the nursing homes I have worked at. I have seen roommates look out
My Story: Coffee the Dog – by Mona Chung-Chao
Who would have thought that a silly dog with attitude would pull my family through the worst crisis we had ever faced? My dog, Coffee,
Surprising Turns in a Caring Canine Relationship – by Dietrich Gruen, (Hospice Chaplain)
While in recovery from extensive cancer treatments, my elderly friend took a turn for the worse and was rushed to UW Hospital for more tests.
Message Received
I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock cajoling me awake and the feeling of anxiety coursing through me. To say that I woke
Strangers Shovel Snow so That 82-year-old Bud Caldwell Can Deliver a Daisy to the Bench Dedicated to his Wife of 56-Years
Two park employees in Fond du Lac, Wis., have been shoveling a lot of extra snow in the name of love. Since Bud Caldwell’s wife
Dog’s Truly are a Man’s Best Friend.
Awww… Source: Name withheld.
To the Beautiful Lady at My Vet – by Jessi
On Tuesday January 6th I had to euthanize my kitty Sara who I have had for fourteen beautiful years. (She had multiple tumors). When I
Having a Screw Loose – by Rusty Forger
After many games, the wear and tear on my hockey helmet loosened a screw and dropped out so that it came apart. I was not
A Friend In B – by Kerry Kijewski
I crouched against the warm brick of my new school, hidden by a row of bushes from the prying eyes of passing teachers. I waited
Kindness Can Change…Destiny – by Rose
Back in the 90s, my brother, Harry, went up north to Inuvik to look for a job. Inuvik is in Nunavut…but back then, it was
Richard and Molly, A True Story From the Assisted Living Facility – by Annie Mimi Hall
This is true story from the assisted living facility where I work. The names have been changed to protect the privacy of the residents. Of
We ALL need The Village – by Lizzi Rogers
“It takes a village to raise a child” This phrase is so well known it’s almost hackneyed, and gets trotted out when parents receive support
It All Seems Limitless – by Jamie Newell
A long, long busy day, taking pictures at a ‘homes for people’ rally out in the cold. My train was delayed and I had to
How Kindness Kept Pulling Me Back to Scotland – by Davy Jones
It has truly been my good luck to have lived in Scotland for the last 30 years. You see I am an ex-pat from Illinois
Woman Saves an Old Stray Dog by Sleeping Next to Him in a Freezing park
An upper Manhattan woman slept outside in a makeshift shelter for two days straight — braving ruthless winds and bone-chilling temperatures — as she risked
Ice Storm – by Shana Barkan
Just this past week I, a single mom, have been in and out of the hospital during an ice storm. We just moved to this
Desire Does not Equate to Being Valued – by Amrit Sagoo
What I never learned from my mother was that just because someone desires you does not mean they value you. Desire is the kind of
Shoulders Slightly Hunched – The Shape of True Love – by David Drummond
I can see him now: shoulders slightly hunched, white hair uncovered, walking slowly up the wooded lane. He doesn’t pause as often as he once
This Wonderful Man Risks His Own Health Every Night to Serve The Poor and Homeless
His doctors have asked him to stop. He works too hard, he barely sleeps and what he’s currently doing is putting his own health at
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