Returning Home

I like to read these kind of news.

65 soldiers deployed to Afghanistan have now returned to their home in Mustang, OK. A ceremony was held to welcome them home. 

It is extremely great news that they made it home and it is very nice to see support from the family members and other locals. We have heard of too many stories of soldiers being scoffed at upon their return from the war. 

These soldiers have given of their time and many made the ultimate sacrifice to bring peace. Some may argue that butting into another country's affairs is not our business. Whether I agree with it or not, these soldiers were following orders. They were doing what they were told to do. Pretty much like we do what our boss tells us to do in our comfy (or may be not so comfy) daily job in our own town.

Let's resolve to be supportive of our soldiers. No matter what our political views are, what our opinions about the current wars and state of affairs of the world are, what our beliefs are, these soldiers deserve our respect and support.

Going the Extra Mile

I was supposed to post yesterday; however, I was unable to locate anything positive among the newspapers I searched.

This morning, I ended up actually doing a search for positive news and came across the article about the CEO of a health company who personally took a much needed item to the patient, even if it meant going to another country.

You can read the whole article on the Huffpost Good News.

It is sad that it is so very hard to find good news in your daily newspaper. Is it because people don't care about good news or is it because there is not enough, if any, good news in the town to report?

May I plea with any of you reading this post(s) to please make the commitment to do a "random act of kindness" every day. It might not make the newspaper's headlines, but it will make your world a better place. And if you feel so inclined, please send me a message with your positive news and I will gladly post on my blog.

Thank you to one and all. May you have a great day!

Super Human Powers

As I read countless online newspapers to find a positive headline, a song kept playing in my head "...now we have a world where people are confused, if you don't believe me go and watch the news..."

I had almost given up hope of finding something positive to share when I stumbled upon the following article.

It is about a man who noticed the car behind him catching fire. Without a moment's hesitation he went to help and was able to extricate the person trapped in the vehicle. He did it by bending a door open, when the power locks and windows failed and would not open. The Good Samaritan himself was amazed at the strength he had.

Many may say that it was his adrenaline pumping. I want to believe that guardian angels helped him in the task.

Whichever way you want to believe, I am glad he was able to step in and help.
There is still good in the world today!

Bringing Smiles at Camp Sunshine

Summer is here. Children are out of school and life continues on with pool parties, sleeping in, goofing off, and just having fun.

For some children, it is all about recovery and doing things to take their minds off the monster in their lives: cancer.

Camp Sunshine is a summer camp for children battling cancer and some UGA football players brought smiles to the youngsters when they visited, signed autographs, and even had some ball play.

I take my hat off to those children courageously living their lives and to those players making the day a bit brighter.

Unexpected Hero

Well, it might not be unexpected to those who know him or to all those who have the blessing to have someone like him in their lives...

I am talking about a dog. Most dog owners will be quick to tell you that dogs have been known to be heroes many times over.

Today's story is about a German Shepherd, who went for help after the owner's shed caught on fire and a state trooper who listened to his instinct and followed the dog.

I am not sure how old this story is. I just know that it appeared today on my Facebook page.

Dogs are truly amazing!

A New Home in Snow Hill

Home ownership is a dream of many. For a single mother and her children in Snow Hill, Delaware, this dream has become a reality, thanks to Habitat for Humanity. It was a long process, but it was worth it.

For those of you who don't know, Habitat for Humanity is an non-profit organization established to help low income families build a home they can call their own or repair an existing property. If you want to find a way to serve others, Habitat for Humanity can always use people like you and I to complete the projects.

It is heartwarming to read of volunteers dedicating their time to help make life a bit better for those in their community.

It Might Have Just Been a Ring

I am back! After a few months hiatus, I have come back.

And now, back to the story.

It might have just been a ring to the cop, but to the couple it meant 67 years of memories and promises.

The husband went to visit the wife at the hospital and noticed her engagement ring was gone. He reported the theft to the police who are currently investigating; however, one police officer, after hearing the story, purchased a replacement ring and had it delivered.

You can read the whole story on the Fox News page.

We hear many times of stories about bad cops; I thought it was only fair to post a positive story about a police officer going above and beyond the call of duty. If you recall, I have previously posted other stories about cops who chose to show compassion towards another. I love to read and write about these stories!