Things can change at any moment. What seems out of reach today may soon arrive in your life effortlessly. Support can come from unexpected sources, and new opportunities can open doors you didn’t know were there.
Stay hopeful and hold space for better outcomes.
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams
Let the following uplifting stories inspire you to trust in the goodness of life.
Harper Truslow has made it her mission to help military families feel connected with deployed service members.
Her initiative, Harper’s Homefront Heroes, helps children cope while they have a parent deployed overseas. The program provides “hero bags” filled with patriotic items, along with emotional support journals that help children express their feelings and find comfort when they miss their parents.
Separation is a part of life for families like the Standridge family, who are experiencing their first overseas deployment.
Having tools that provide reassurance can go a long way in easing anxiety and helping families navigate time apart.
“Soldiers who are currently deployed, they experience their own loneliness and challenges. So, I think to have things like this that he can feel confident knowing that we’re loved and cared for with these types of tokens,” said Brianne Standridge.
Mo Riles’ pickup truck became the talk of the town in South Bend, Indiana. The badly damaged Chevy drew a lot of mockery.
That’s when Colin Crowel, owner of a local detailing shop, stepped in to help.
He launched a crowdfunding campaign to get Riles a more reliable vehicle.
It turns out that while some may make fun, many more are actually willing to help. The community raised over $22,000!
Due to his health issues, dependable transportation is essential for Riles to make it to doctor’s appointments.
When he was surprised with a new car, the overwhelming generosity brought him to tears of joy.
"This whole thing is not about me. It's about this community bonding together," Riles said.
Anna and Brenden have been fostering children for five years, supporting them as they work toward reunification with their biological families or transition into permanent placements.
Khaza David Koon was just two weeks old when he was placed into foster care with Anna and Brenden Koon. The couple cared for him for more than a year before the state suggested adoption. The decision was natural for the couple.
After spending 974 days in foster care, Khaza officially became a permanent member of the Koon family.
"We had been operating for a while, as if he was our biological son, and our family, our extended family, saw him that way, and so honestly, it felt like a pretty natural transition. It was just making it legally official," said Brenden.
Duck libraries are small metal boxes mounted on poles throughout New York City. Inside, tiny plastic ducks are bringing joy to children and adults alike.
JJ Cerillo, who calls herself a “duck librarian,” fills the boxes with ducks and encourages children to take one and leave one or more in return. She shares updates on her Instagram page, chelseaduckmags, as the trend continues to grow.
More and more people are setting up duck libraries in neighborhoods across the city, spreading happiness one little duck at a time.
This story is a reminder that even the smallest ideas can make a big impact!
"There was a whole crowd of kids around it, and it just made my day, the joy it brought me, it was bringing them," Cerillo said.
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