Car From a Co-worker
I had been driving a 18 year-old Yukon to work ever since my 12 year-old Explorer gave up a year before. I could barely afford to put gasoline in the monster, and was constantly worried about it breaking down. One...
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Donated Birthday to Abandoned Animals
My daughter, Bella decided that she would rather have animals fed than receive gifts for herself on her birthday. So she asked for dog food, chewies, or cash to purchase dog items for her 10th birthday. She dedicated this to...
Car Lift
We traveled on our new Senior Bus and Train passes to stay at a remote holiday home in north of Ireland. Unfortunately, the buses are not that reliable. It didn't appear and a neighbour took us in to the next...
Rosary Story
Recently a young man came into my home to do some fix-up work. He noticed, I think, my collection of nun dolls and asked me if I was Catholic. I told him he was correct and we had a beautiful...
Finally Able to Connect With Family!
I have befriended a guy who works in the small bird store I have gone to for the last few years. He is originally from Mexico and hasn't been able to go back to Mexico for quite a few years...
The Purple Coat
I have heard from my friend who is in the WV school system about kids going to school without coats in winter. We decided to make a difference and donate coats. My friend identified a 4 year old girl that...
Random Notes
I like to keep a list of positive, encouraging phrases or quotes in my purse. When I see the perfect place, such as a phonebook next to a pay phone, a library book I'm returning or a magazine in a...
Money for You
I was at my auntie’s nursing home visiting my auntie. In her room there are three other ladies, each with their own varying personalities. Every single day one of the other lady's daughter would come and visit. She was there...
Give Back A Pack
After traveling to Latin America and encountering extreme poverty first hand, best friends Renzo Pisa and Nicholas Kling saw an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the many impoverished children. Founded in 2009, Give Back a Pack...
Loving Dogs & Neighbors
I met a woman on assistance who was struggling to feed her two dogs, so we stepped in and have provided her with food and treats for both and will continue to do so as long as she needs it....