APPRECIATION

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Heroes

Appreciation Hero: Henri

After surviving the concentration camps of World War II (a situation that could have destroyed one's spirit) Henri came to America and served in our military. Through the G.I. Bill he received an education in the hospitality industry. With success... Read more

Appreciation Hero: Randy

My hero is a wondrous man named Randy Pausch. His entire life, he has been a symbol of greatness and integrity. Even as he discovered he had cancer, he chose not to mope and dread the inevitable. Instead, Randy became an embodiment of hope and ... Read more

Appreciation Hero: Maria

I am only 16 years old and my hero has been an incredible person that I grew up with and that I love so much. Since I was very little, my grandmother has been like a mother to me. She has taught me the meaning of life and thanks to her, I am the k... Read more

Appreciation Hero: Grandpa

My hero is my Grandpa. He helps me feed our snakes. He takes us to the state fair. He takes care of me and my brother. He is trying to fight the city. He is going to let us go to the reptile show. He has a fun job too. He takes me to school in his... Read more

Appreciation Hero: My Grandpa

My hero is my mom's dad. He joined the army. He is my hero because he loves others. He takes care of me. My papa always keeps me safe. He is my hero. Read more
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Personal Stories

The Name Tag

I could vividly recall years back during my first day in 5th grade. I was a new student then, having transferred to an exclusive school for boys. Life was financially difficult for my parents having transferred me to a school with a higher tuitio... Read more

"I Have Two Sons"

I appreciate both my sons, although they are different from each other, One son is outgoing and one son is quiet. One son is a hands-on learner and one son learns with his computer . One son loves the outdoors, animals and plants. One son loves d... Read more

Separated Family

Having my parents separated was hard on me when I was young. I never understood why they weren’t together anymore, and why I didn’t see my mom as often. But as time passed, I got close to both of my parents even though I didn’t live with them in t... Read more

A Step Back I Cannot Take

Today I saw a young girl, and she looked at me, she said, "I cannot wait till I'm as big as you". And I remember when I said those exact words. Now how I wish I could take them back. I remember my childhood as if it were yesterday. I am still you... Read more

Hitching a ride.

A couple of years ago, my husband had been jailed by mistake in Idaho, about 400 miles from our Oregon home. He had spent a month in the small jail before the judge finally corrected the mistake and released him. Problem being when he had been arr... Read more
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APPRECIATION

Quotes
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Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.
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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Theodore Roosevelt 26th U.S. President (1858-1919);
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.
Michelangelo Sculptor, Painter, Architect (1475-1564);
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The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
Tenzin Gyatso The 14th Dalai Lama (B. 1935) (born 1935);
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Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Theodor Seuss Geisel Writer, Cartoonist, Animator (1904-1991);
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APPRECIATION

TV Commercial
Sports

My Life in Sports

This spot was intended to reach out to all of us who are not so athletically minded. No matter what your talent is, it is important and worth developing. For adults, parents and mentors, it's impor... Read More

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Bruce Willingham 3 months ago from Warner Robins, Ga
Appreciation is to show gratefulness to someone.
Anderson 3 months ago from Colatina, ES - Brasil
I appreciate the videos from this site, your videos will bring peace and make me a better person.
Rob Path 4 months ago from Brunswick, Georgia
Wow really love it!
shabnam 7 months ago from Newark,de
Many thanks for this wonderful site! I really appreciate that!
Valores 11 months ago from New York
I love values.com! Please continue to share stories, etc.
Valeriy Razin'kov over 1 year ago from rus
Good afternoon! My name is Valeriy Razinkov. First time saw your channel during our trip, and we immediately liked it! came home, we found your channel and look at it with pleasure. long wanted to write to you, but did not know the address. I want to say thank you for your work. a lot of information we see on the screen! we want to be closer to you and feel you next! Razinkov Valeriy
Netra Khanna almost 2 years ago from India
I have been following your site since 2004 when it was forbetterlife.org. You have changed the format, but values remain the same. I really appreciate it...please continue to share stories etc.
penny over 2 years ago from south dakota
i appreciate values.com...it helps me look at the values that mean something in my life...i dont give to get thanks...i give because it feels good
Sandie S over 2 years ago from New Cuyama, CA
Our whole family have shared that. When one of your messages appear on Fox News each of us stop to watch and listen. We all appreciate what you are doing. Your site and all that it does is an inspiration to us all. Please don't stop as you never know whose heart you may soften or whose life you might touch for the better. From all of us to all of you "Thank You."
Abbigator over 2 years ago from Manassas, Va
For all of the future generations, don't stop what it is you're all doing, we can change this world, one simple act at a time. God Bless all of You.
Marylou L over 2 years ago from La Habra, CA
This is what we have needed for a very long time!! Thanks so much for putting the act of kindness out there. My kids love the commercials and it is teaching people that we have control over our actions. Don't stop!

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