A grandfather shares how he maintains a sense of hope while experiencing ongoing health challenges.
“Although I’m currently navigating a health downside, I am also enjoying the upside of seeing my granddaughter’s accomplishments.”
A love of travel, art, reading, and conversation were some of his mother’s interests, Dave Sacher remembers. Those and many other qualities inspired him, as did the time his mom revealed the secrets of long division.
It’s not only parents who raise children: other relatives and friends often help, too. In a follow-up article to his first story, Dave Sacher pays special tribute to the special care he received from two aunts.
A father and grandfather looks back on his earlier life, including his adoption and army service, and shares how researching his ancestry has resulted in three ‘gifts of life’.
A writer solves his lifelong tendency to be late, and discovers benefits that enrich his personal and professional life.
“I’ll admit it: I have spent many years being late and suffering the consequences. It’s not something I’m proud of…..”
An adopted son receives an unforgettable lesson from his new father.
“When I was seven years old and at a family gathering, I noticed all my cousins calling my dad by his given name, Joe. So I started….”
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Every few weeks, people share encouraging essays, anecdotes, and stories about moments that turned their day around.
