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Submitted by Ginger West
My 3 year old daughter with down syndrome Jacqui West cheering for her achievement of walking down to get her certificate at her Early Head Start Graduation. Jacqui didnt walk until 33 months and we are all so proud of her ambition to be like the other kids in her playgroup.Mommy filled with love and tears. One of my best days ever!
Submitted by Annie Bloom
I am assisting a friend with a brain injury, out of his wheel chair and into the ocean.
Submitted by Charlotte Araki
This is a painting I did last year which I call "Vigil." It was inspired by the many times young people gathered to comfort each other and remember a lost one.
Submitted by Melissa Amos
My daughter, her husband and newborn baby. My daughter, Jessica, was determined to have her baby before her husband, Matt, would ship out on the cruiser Ronald Reagan. She made it! January 1, 2005 Georgia Porter was born! Her husband, Matt shipped out the next day to the Gulf. It was wonderful and very sad at the same time.
Submitted by bryan dubas
Me, adding modifications to a water tower. I was not comfortable and not enjoying myself, but, it was the job I was handed.
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Rising Above Hero: Alyssa
Submitted by Austin Layton Alyssa was 12 years old when she found out that she had a brain tumor. Her family and friends were devastated. However Alyssa had a great attitude and was convinced that God had a purpose for her and this trial would only make her stronger. She... Read moreRising Above Hero: Marcus
Submitted by Marcus has demonstrated extreme determination to overcome injuries that left him quadriplegic. He has learned to paint beautiful pictures by holding the paintbrush in his mouth. The incredible thing about this is that he did not know he could pa... Read moreRising Above Hero: Alan
Submitted by Dave Hillman Al was an educator who believed the best in kids and families. He was a highly regarded (and award winning) elementary school principal when I first met him and not too much later, I found out he had MS. He retired after 25 years and fought MS f... Read moreRising Above Hero: Lainie
Submitted by Gloria Clark Lainie does so many good things for her animals on her horse rescue farm. Day in and day out she is out there with these horses and other animals providing them the love and attention that they have never received from previous owners. Laini... Read moreRising Above Hero: Emily
Submitted by Emily Emily, a 13 year old girl, was rushed into a surgery at UVA children's hospital when she was told that she had a massive ovarian cyst. Emily a passionate athlete was not allowed to play any sports but still watched friends and family play all the ... Read more
Personal Stories
Hope Trumps Harm
Submitted by Michael Kalous Believing that life contains more than one's experiences and hanging on to the hope that there is something greater than the harm experienced, I strove to overcome and excel through my circumstances of abuse. Because ... Read moreBouncing Back
Submitted by Marina Two years ago, everything came to a stop for me. I failed my first year of college, my grandmother was killed, some of my most invaluable possessions stolen by my best friends, and I was not on any medication for my b... Read moreAn Actors life for me.
Submitted by Sue Rowe All my life I wanted to be an actress. When I got married I ended up in a not so healthy situation... it took me 13 years to realize that I was important. My dreams and who I was mattered and no one can take that away... Read moreStand-Up Guy
Submitted by Cory Ryan King The past two years of John T.'s life may have been, arguably, his best. Two years ago he was voted Teacher of the Year in his elementary building where he teaches math and science to 5th grade students. This past ye... Read moreImpossible Things
Submitted by During a particularly bad moment I emailed my old high school religion teacher that I was in the middle of a crisis of faith and didn't really know how to carry on. His response was simple but so profound, "to believ... Read more
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QuotesThere is neither happiness nor unhappiness in this world; there is merely the comparison of one state to the other. Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss.
Alexandre Dumas Writer, Author (1802-1870);
Alexandre Dumas Writer, Author (1802-1870);
The harder you fall, the higher you bounce.
Doug Horton -
Doug Horton -
Reflect upon your blessings, of which every man has plenty, not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
Charles Dickens Novelist (1812-1870);
Charles Dickens Novelist (1812-1870);
If a good person does you wrong, act as though you had not noticed it. They will make note of this and not remain in your debt long.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Philosopher, Scientist, Author (1749-1832);
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Philosopher, Scientist, Author (1749-1832);
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
Norman Vincent Peale Preacher, Author (1898-1993);
Norman Vincent Peale Preacher, Author (1898-1993);
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Bethany Hamilton - Courage
Only months after losing her arm to a shark while surfing, the courageous Bethany Hamilton was back on her board performing better than ever.
Only months after losing her arm to a shark while surfing, the courageous Bethany Hamilton was back on her board performing better than ever.
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