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The Secret of Soul, Los Angeles, CA (2025)

01/14/2025

20 years ago, on January 17, 1997, my twin sister and I ran away early in the morning. It was -9 degrees outside. No one knows exactly how long we were gone, but as soon as our dad realized we were missing, he called the police. The officers didn’t know where to start searching. They got stuck going up a hill and had to get out to figure out how to free the car. Then Officer Kister found footprints leading into an alley. He followed the tracks and found our shoes. Eventually, Officer Kister and Officer Wagner found us in the snow. My sister Kourtney was kneeling next to me and said, “Please, help my sister.” I was unconscious. The officers quickly took us to their cruisers and rushed us to the hospital.

On the way, Officer Wagner told me I was slowly dying in his arms. At the hospital, Kourtney was admitted, but because I was so close to death, I was airlifted to another hospital where a special doctor could do a warming blood transfusion. The doctor made two cuts in my body and warmed my blood. After that, I fell into a coma. Doctors weren’t sure if I would wake up, and they warned my parents that I could have serious brain damage. But then, I woke up, and there were no signs of damage.

After months in the hospital and lots of physical therapy, we finally got to go home. Today, I’m sharing our story because my sister and I owe everything to the Omaha Police Department, and to Officer Kister and Officer Wagner. We are so thankful, and I want people to hear this miracle. Police are good, God is good, and sometimes we all need a reminder of that.
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01/14/2025

A young boy at IPS School 88 was having a rough day when Sgt. Precious Cornner-Jones, Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section, stepped in to show him a moment of kindness.

This little fella was having a rough morning and fell out on the floor. I saw his mother step back and look. She stated this is how he is expressing himself lately. I decided to get on his level and talk to him. He started to cry so I wiped his tears and told him it will be ok. As an adult sometimes all we want is one person to stop, get on our level, and maybe wipe our tears. These children are entitled to bad days just as us, so give them that moment to bring it together. Get on someone's level today and make them smile!! Spread PEACE and LOVE you might be that person that gives them hope!

Story Credit: Indiana State Police Section

01/14/2025

FIRE CHIEF RESCUES DOG BUT GETS HYPOTHERMIA

Fire Chief Steven Hatfield from the Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) spent 30 minutes in freezing water to rescue a dog trapped in a culvert in Bardo, Kentucky. After his brave efforts to save the whimpering pup stuck in a tough spot filled with icy water, he ended up needing treatment for hypothermia.

Local residents tried to save the dog on their own but couldn’t manage it. That’s when the fire department stepped in, and the Chief jumped into action. He was later joined by Brandon Gilbert from the Harlan County Rescue Squad, who finally managed to wrap his arms around the dog and bring her to safety.

The lucky dog, now named Grace, found her way to the Harlan Animal Shelter. Safe Hands Rescue, based in Minnesota, will cover all of Grace’s medical expenses.

Photo credit goes to Juanita Pennington Cole/ Harlan County Rescue Squad.

01/14/2025

I once told my wife I was going out to buy an envelope:
“Oh", she said, "well, you're not a poor man. You know, why don't you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet?"
And so I pretended not to hear her. And went out to get an envelope because I have a hell of a good time in the process of buying one envelope.
I meet a lot of people. And see some great looking babies. And a fire engine goes by. And I give them the thumbs up. And I'll ask a woman what kind of dog that is. And, and I don't know. The moral of the story is - we're here on Earth to fart around.
And, of course, the computers will do us out of that. And what the computer people don't realise, or they don't care, is we're dancing animals. You know, we love to move around. And it's like we're not supposed to dance at all anymore.
Let's all get up and move around a bit right now... or at least dance.
Kurt Vonnegut
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01/14/2025

Today, while I was walking down the hall with a set of wrenches, some of the 6th grade girls asked me what I was up to. I told them I was "putting a cart together," and they looked at me like I was a bit off. I seized that moment to share what my mom taught me when I was little: "Know how to take care of things yourself; you’re the person you can depend on." She really instilled independence and self-reliance in us. From basic car maintenance to filleting fish—yikes! This is the same woman who worked long hours in a factory and then came home to farm, catch, band, and tag a calf in just minutes—she's my hero. So today, while I was putting things together, checking the pressure and airing up my truck tire, trimming trees, and making a repair on the camper with the hammer I've had for over 20 years, I noticed my mom's faint initials and it almost brought me to tears. It was such a beautiful reminder that her words still ring true. ❤️
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01/13/2025

This beautiful sculpture was built by the Irish people in their own country to honor the American Choctaw Indian tribe. They were grateful because in 1847 the Choctaw people sent money to Ireland when they learned that Irish people were starving due to the potato famine. The Choctaw themselves were living in hardship and poverty, having recently endured the Trail of Tears.
And that is a lesson in how to be a person in this world.
Kindred Spirits is a large stainless steel outdoor sculpture in Bailick Park in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. The shape of the feathers is intended to represent a bowl of food.
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01/13/2025

"Grandmas and Grandpas are God’s gifts to us. While Covid did it’s best to harm MA, she’s getting stronger every day. Still, my son, Josh, who’s been visiting in North Carolina, has held her arm wherever they go. Like it’s his personal mission.

He said, 'Grandma used to hold my hand when I was little. Now I’m holding hers.'

Love in a nutshell."

Credit: Erica Parkerson

01/13/2025

I was cooking dinner when I glanced out the window and saw something that caught my eye. The pink helmet made me smile, and I stood there for a few moments, watching them. I thought about how lucky that girl is to have a dad like him. He takes the time to play with her, turns pool noodles into light sabers, and exaggerates every move just to make her laugh. She’s really fortunate to have a dad who pretends to let her win, even though she’s already won just by having him as her father. Not every daughter gets to have a dad like hers. My husband works hard and can fix just about anything. He’s always ready to help others and is a great listener with a fantastic sense of humor. But what really stands out is that he’s the kind of dad who will wear the pink helmet.
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01/13/2025

Hundreds of Amish people traveled all the way from Pennsylvania to Western North Carolina to help build tiny homes for those in need! Their generosity and hard work are making a real difference in the community.

It’s incredible to see people come together to lend a helping hand, and this act of service is a reminder of the good in the world.
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01/13/2025

Let’s keep sending our thoughts and prayers to the victims of this terrible fire in LA. We should also appreciate the bravery of the thousands of firefighters and first responders who risk their lives around the clock. Check out this photo of them rescuing a dog. God bless these heroes!
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01/13/2025

When you lose your wallet somewhere, you can pretty much kiss that wallet, and anything that was in it, goodbye. But 20-year-old Hunter Shamatt had a Good Samaritan watching out for him. Hunter was on his way to his sister’s wedding in Las Vegas recently and realized far too late that he had lost his wallet on his flight from Omaha. That wallet had his ID, $60 in cash, a debit card and a signed paycheck.

But just a few days later, after Hunter had arrived back home, he received a package in the mail. Inside it were his wallet and everything he had lost along with it, as well as a little more money.

The package also included a letter with only initials. Through the return address on the package, and with the help of a news station, Hunter and his family were able to track down the kind man who sent him back his wallet.

His mother, Jeannie Shamatt, posted this on her page: “I personally want to thank Todd Brown and his wife for restoring faith that there are amazing people out there, the world is not as grim as it’s being made out to be.”

Todd later said he thought about turning the wallet over to the flight crew but then he decided to handle things himself to make sure it got back to Hunter.

Says Todd: “I saw he was just a kid, 20 years old, he had a paycheck in there, so I figured, ‘Well, he’s doing his best to make ends meet,’ but I was 20 once, and that’s a lot of money for a kid. I imagined what it would be like to get your wallet back, so I added a little bit so he could celebrate.”

Credit: Jeannie Shamatt

01/13/2025

This woman needed help in a bad situation. When she realized that she was being followed by 3 strange men in the street, she decided to walk up to a random man, Dane Weeks, & hug him. She whispered in his ear ‘please act like you know me 3 guys have been following me for a while’ it was there that he realized what was happening & decided walked her all the way home. Weeks said he hardly ever walks down the block and for some reason, he decided to take a detour that night. Thank goodness he did! He could’ve saved this woman’s life, this man is a hero!
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01/13/2025

We’re a generation that won't come back.

We walked to school and then walked home.

We did our homework quickly so we could rush outside to play in the streets.

We spent all our free time hanging out with friends outside.

We played hide and seek when it got dark.

We made mud cakes.

We collected sports cards.

We found, collected, washed, and returned empty Coke bottles to the local store for 5 cents each, then treated ourselves to a Mountain Dew and a candy bar with the money.

We crafted paper toys with our own hands.

We bought vinyl albums to play on record players.

We collected photos and created albums filled with clippings from our childhood experiences.

We enjoyed board games and cards on rainy days.

Our TV turned off at midnight after playing the National Anthem.

Our parents were always around.

We laughed under the covers at night so our parents wouldn’t know we were still awake.

We're a generation that’s fading away, and sadly, it’s never coming back, no matter how hard we try.

I loved growing up when I did; it truly was the best of times!
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01/12/2025

"I was just in line at the gas station to get some gas minding my own business.. It was this young lady in front of me taking forever.. I overheard the cashier tell her that both of the cards were declined 😳 she said, 'Is something wrong with your machine?' She turned around to walk away and I had a smile on my face.. She said to me 'Why are you f**king smiling?' I said to her 'Watch your mouth; I always smile and you should too.' I looked at the cashier and said, 'What pump number is she on?' He said, 'Pump number two, why?' I said, 'Can I put $20 on pump number two for her?' He said, 'Are you serious she was very rude to you'. It was another black guy behind me he said go ahead and fill it up...We split the cost of her gas. When we stepped outside to inform her about the gas, the woman apologized profusely and wept uncontrollably..she went inside her truck to show us her new hire paperwork😊☺️ she started work on Monday so she needed gas for the week until she gets paid... Lord thank you for reminding me of all the reasons why I should keep a smile on my face. That goes to show you we never know what a person is going through And we all have a purpose on this earth!"
Credit: Bryan Brown

01/12/2025

"To the man in line behind me at the Gainesville Target, who saw that after hitting my grocery budget limit I decided to put back my Pumpkin Spice candle and the makeup I had picked out,

You didn't know that I always save my stuff for last and usually end up putting it back.

You didn't know that the two fussy kids I had with me, were only two out of four.

You didn't know that I have postpartum depression from the youngest babe and that I use scent as a way to boost my mood.

You didn't know that this week has been full of sick kids, parent teacher conferences, emergency dental visits and I was so looking forward to lighting that candle at nap time and just taking a minute to relax.

Even without knowing that, you saw me. You saw me as a human, not just the mom in front of you that was distracted and going way too slow. You heard me say that I'd like to put those items back and you said you were getting them. You didn't take no for an answer. You told me I deserved it when I started to tear up.

You Sir, are the good in the world. You made my day, probably my week, and I WILL pay it forward. Thank you so much for your kind heart and words."

Credit: Erin Bennett

01/12/2025

I lost both my parents when I was pretty young. My dad passed away in a freak accident when I was 23, and my mom died from a rare brain disease when I was 34. I married a farmer who lives 300 miles away from where I grew up, so I can’t visit the cemetery as often as I’d like.

Last night, my daughter, who’s a freshman in college about an hour from my hometown, texted me that she was missing me and feeling a bit down. I suggested we FaceTime, but she worried that it would just make her miss me more. I tried texting her funny stories about our cats, but my heart ached for her. This year has been really tough emotionally for so many of our kids.

Then around midday today, I got a FaceTime request from her. When I saw her smiling face, she said, “Guess where I am?!” She flipped her phone around to show me that she was at the cemetery where my parents are buried, just an hour from her college, and she was planting flowers at their grave! She felt like doing something nice to lift her spirits, and she chose to visit her grandparents. Of course, I cried. I feel so lucky to have this amazing girl as my daughter.

01/12/2025

I LOVE THIS ANALOGY:
You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.
Why did you spill the coffee?
"Because someone bumped into me!!!"
Wrong answer.
You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup.
Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea.
Whatevr is inside the cup is what will spill out.
Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it, until you get rattled.
So we have to ask ourselves... “what's in my cup?"
When life gets tough, what spills over?
Joy, gratitude, peace and humility?
Anger, bitterness, victim mentality and quitting tendencies?
Life provids the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.
Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affrmation, resilience, positivity; and kindness, gentleness and love for others. ❤️

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