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Submitted by Johanna Alvarez
This is a photo of my little girl, Ella as she goes through the motions of learning how to ride a bike . Faced with her fears, she rests in the thought that Dad is there to help her. And with that thought she gets her strength and her confidence. Here's to her dad and all the dads who take the time to be one!
Submitted by Beth Wolfe
My 4 year old grandson, Rhett Wolfe, with his 3 year old brother, Reece, as they anticipated the boating/fishing trip to our fishing camp in Manchac, Louisiana, 30 miles north of New Orleans.
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Optimism Hero: Lisa
Submitted by Lisa was a mom who lived on our street. Everyone loved her, and had a lot of respect for her. She had two boys and a husband. She lived everyday to its fullest and always had a smile on. Then one day she found out that she had breast cancer. It to... Read moreOptimism Hero: Randy
Submitted by 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 eter... Read moreOptimism Hero: My Mother
Submitted by My mother is my hero because she chose me. I am the only adopted child out of four children; all three of my siblings are my mother's biological children. So why me? You don't just adopt a child in 1965 with no story. Yet here I am—a part of... Read moreOptimism Hero: Priscilla
Submitted by She is the best sister that I could ever have. She is always there for whenever I need her. Every time I see her I get I smile on my face. Read moreOptimism Hero: Jonna
Submitted by Sarah My hero is my grandmother. She has always made it a point to value what you have. To value the fact that we are blessed--we may not be "rich" but yet we are--we have family and good friends plus things many do not. She taught us that hate is point... Read more
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Making the Best of What You've Been Dealt
Submitted by Brianna As a young child my Aunt Jane has always been a hero of mine. She grew up in a poor household with my father and 4 other children who were raised by my widowed grandmother. Jane was married and raised 2 boys named Dev... Read moreMom
Submitted by Haley When I was younger I watched my mom battle cancer. I saw the fight she put up. She was constantly struggling with exhaustion and the stressful side effects of chemotherapy. Even though she had to handle all this, my m... Read moreBy George, we did it.
Submitted by Johanna Duggar Sometimes, people tell me I'm weird. No one truly knows just how upset it makes me feel. I cry so much. But when I wake up, I look up at my ceiling, and a rush of happiness pumps through my veins... the "By George, we... Read moreMy Issues are Nothing
Submitted by Chris L. My name is Christopher, and for 10 years I've been a member of the children's service club called Optimist International. I will become the volunteer Governor of the Illinois District in October, and hope that my lead... Read moreThe Gift
Submitted by Rose-colored glasses get a bad name. Whenever I hear someone accused of having rose-colored glasses it usually means they are unrealistically optimistic or ignoring reality. Maybe. But I believe everyone needs a pa... Read more
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QuotesFires can't be made with dead embers, nor can enthusiasm be stirred by spiritless men. Enthusiasm in our daily work lightens effort and turns even labor into pleasant tasks.
James Baldwin Author (1924-1987);
James Baldwin Author (1924-1987);
Tomorrow is not a promise, but a chance.
Rachel Joy Scott Student, First Victim Of The Columbine High School Massacre (1981-1999);
Rachel Joy Scott Student, First Victim Of The Columbine High School Massacre (1981-1999);
An optimist is a man who starts a crossword puzzle with a fountain pen.
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Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, 'I'm possible'!
Audrey Hepburn Actress, Humanitarian (1929-1993);
Audrey Hepburn Actress, Humanitarian (1929-1993);
If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.
Lucy Larcom Poet (1824-1893);
Lucy Larcom Poet (1824-1893);
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The Greatest
The Greatest is all about perspective. Just when you think you are failing, when things seem to be going wrong…a change of perspective shines a bright light of realization that you just might be su... Read More
The Greatest is all about perspective. Just when you think you are failing, when things seem to be going wrong…a change of perspective shines a bright light of realization that you just might be su... Read More
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Thomas Edison - Optimism
Imagine the picture if Thomas Edison had given up on the light bulb! But failure didn’t discourage Edison. Optimism...Pass It On.
Imagine the picture if Thomas Edison had given up on the light bulb! But failure didn’t discourage Edison. Optimism...Pass It On.
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