A Mistake, A Meal, and a Moment We’ll Never Forget.
In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and the everyday kindness that still exists in the world. This morning started like any other school day, but with an extra layer of excitement—my son Hunter, who has non-verbal autism, had a…
A Jar of Salsa, A Heart Full of Kindness.
Yesterday, I took my 8-year-old twins to the brand-new ALDI in town. I probably should’ve left them at home—because the moment we got inside, they transformed into tiny tornadoes. Screaming. Running. Acting like they had never set foot in a…
The Human Side of the Bank.
Last week, I accompanied my father to the bank. He needed to make a simple money transfer, and what should’ve been a quick task stretched into over an hour. I’ll admit, I was getting a little impatient. I stood beside…
Three Dollars and a Badge: A Quiet Act of Compassion.
This morning at the station, I witnessed something that stopped me in my tracks—something small on the surface, but enormous in meaning. An elderly woman, probably in her late 70s, came inside holding a handful of coins. Her movements…
Seek to Understand: A Lesson in Grace.
Tonight, something unexpected happened—something small, but powerful. I was out driving, just going about my evening, when I apparently upset another driver. I didn’t even realize it at the time, but moments later, I noticed the car behind me was…
A Prom to Remember: Carson’s Quiet Act of Kindness.
Two weeks ago, something happened that I’ll never forget. It started quietly, in our living room. I had come across a Facebook post — one of those that tugs at your heartstrings before you even finish reading it. A mother…
A Seat for Snowy: The Flight No One Will Forget.
Airports are usually places of routine — check-ins, security checks, gate changes, and long lines. But on that particular day, in the heart of a bustling international terminal, something remarkable happened. Not loud or flashy, but quiet and powerful —…
A Dad’s Kindness, A Trooper’s Heart: How One Officer Became a Guardian for a Stranded Student.
One of the biggest fears for any parent is watching their daughter drive across the country alone, knowing how unpredictable the road can be. The breakdowns, the wildlife, the long stretches of nothing — it’s the kind of fear you…
Cows or Puppies? Watch These Gentle Giants Run to Greet Their Favorite Human.
For Michelle Schalmo, coming home at the end of the day is anything but ordinary. While many pet owners are greeted by wagging tails and excited barks, Michelle’s welcome committee is a bit more… diverse. At her peaceful property, nestled…
“Two Boys and a Boy”: How Life Gave Me More Than I Ever Thought to Ask For.
In 1992, I gave birth to a delightful baby boy—an unexpected surprise only because I knew I was having a girl. No doctor had told me this. No gender reveal. Just the quiet confidence a mother sometimes has—that deep, unshakable…