Today’s post is actually a post that was made by one of my Facebook friends a few days ago. Actually, I must clarify something. He is not just a Facebook friend. He is a real friend and one whom I have grown to respect a lot over the years. One of the reasons is because…
Tag Archive: courage
Anger and Nails Leave Holes
Someone sent this to me today. I wish I knew from where it came but I don’t. The message is amazing! The Fence There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer…
Be A Diamond!
Thought for the day: Life is a grindstone. It can grind you down or polish you. It all depends on you!
Young Lives and Innocence Lost
This post is dedicated to the innocent young lives that were lost today, the young children who lost their innocence today, the adults who died today, the teachers and first responders who placed themselves in harms way to protect today, and all of the people who loved and love each and everyone of them. You…
Rules Kids Should Live By
Take pride in who you are. Stand with your shoulders back and your head held high. Tell the truth. Be loyal. Find an adult who you trust. Remember that being different is okay. Always do the best you can do even if others can do things better. Failing can be a good thing if you…
Rugby Jones’ Wall of Heroes
This wall is very important because it displays the names of heroes of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, ages and sexes. Those who have their names placed on this wall have shown courage, strength, compassion, wisdom, kindness, sincerity, honesty and so many other qualities. Some of them are famous and some of them are not. The…
1 Disability + 1 Disability = Love and Possibility
A friend shared this with me and I wanted to share it with you. I have no idea where it came from or who sent it to her. It had a profound effect on me and I think it will have one on you too. A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He…
Our Hero: Freddie Combs on The X-Factor
The X Factor is a show that gives new entertainers the chance to become great. Well, maybe some of the contestants are already great but they are not famous…yet. Freddie Combs auditioned and you could see smirks on a lot of the faces in the audience and on the faces of some of the judges….
2012 Olympic Games: The Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius
A quote which I recently heard was, “I cried because I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet.” ~ Anonymous Whoever wrote it created and image that depicts the value of appreciation without self pity. Having a great life depends on embracing dif-abilities! There is a man from South Africa…
Who Needs A Gold Medal?
As the start of the Olympics draws near, we want to wish all of the participants the very best. They have worked hard and have reached the “top of their games” or they wouldn’t be on the US Olympic Team, competing for the Gold. What is also important to remember is the fact that each…
Anderson Cooper Is The Man!
As most of you know, we have heroes here. We share their stories with you because in different ways, they embrace their differences and that is what it is all about. The hero that is our pick for the day and probably the year has done something courageous and worth praise…big time! This hero is…
Our Hero: Patrick Henry Hughes
At times, we meet people who become our heroes. We don’t necessarily meet in person. We meet via the internet or via the news or through mutual friends. We become friends because we share a belief. Our hero today is Patrick Henry Hughes and I am certain that we share the belief that, If you…
My New Friend Glenda Has Cerebral Palsy and She Is Way Cool!
My new friend Glenda has Cerebral Palsy and she is way cool! She is very funny and very smart and I like her a lot. She wrote a book called I’ll Do It Myself. Claudia Broome has been reading it to me and we laugh during parts of it and cry during other parts. Do…
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Rugby Jones strikes again
If you are a regular here, you've already met Rugby Jones. He's a dog who was paralyzed and had the will and courage to overcome his situation.
He is now famous in storybook and plush toy. We recently became Twitter friends with Rugby and are helping each other spread his message of hope, courage, and love to young and old alike.
We got this note from Rugby's mistress, Claudia just before the holidays. I wanted to share. It's the smile you have been hoping for today:
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