The Quarterback, the Prom, and the Queen.
Prom night is one of those milestones that teenagers remember for the rest of their lives. It’s more than just a dance—it’s a celebration of friendships, growth, and the bittersweet ending of high school years. For most students, the night…
The Night We Promised No Monsters.
When people tell me they’re too scared to become foster parents, that the unknown feels too overwhelming, I always think back to one night that changed everything for me. It was the first night one of our little foster girls…
When Imagination Becomes Real.
Last week, a group of high school students walked into a kindergarten classroom carrying nothing but paper, pencils, and a lot of patience. Their mission was simple—but magical: to help the littlest students dream up monsters. Not the scary kind….
A Dance That Bridges Generations.
Every spring in Regina, Saskatchewan, something remarkable happens at one of the local high schools. It isn’t a sports championship or a graduation ceremony—it’s a dance. But not just any dance. For nearly thirty years, the school has carried on…
The Old Man at the Truck Stop.
The truck stop diner sat on the edge of the highway, a weary beacon for travelers and truckers alike. Its neon sign buzzed faintly against the fading daylight, advertising “Hot Coffee” and “Best Pie in Town.” Inside, the smell of…
Growing Wildflowers: A Mother’s Journey Through the Chaos.
Today, I received a call from my oldest son, Joseph, who’s away at college. His voice, though distant, still carried that familiar tone of concern. “Mom,” he said, “my friend and his mother are both sick, can you drop…
A Blessing in Disguise: The Kindness of a Young Man at Walmart.
Today, I experienced something that truly restored my faith in humanity, something that stood out amidst the chaos and negativity we often see in the news. It was an ordinary trip to Walmart on Central in Hot Springs, but little…
The Night My Dad Became My Hero: A Prom to Remember.
When my parents split up and my mom passed away, my world felt like it had crumbled. I moved in with my dad—the same man my mom had always called a “hopeless loser.” I’d never really known him as more…
The Man Who Gave Forgotten Birds a Home.
For many parents, one of the deepest heartbreaks in life is outliving their children. And in the animal world, a quieter version of that sorrow exists — when beloved birds survive the humans who once cared for them. With lifespans…
A New Beginning After Boston.
In the chaos of the Boston Marathon bombing, lives were shattered in ways that words can scarcely capture. For Celeste Corcoran, a devoted mother, the blast left her with devastating injuries—both of her legs had to be amputated below the…