From small moments of joy to major celebrations, we bring you inspiring stories from around the world to brighten your week.
This is your reminder to take a moment to savor the simple acts of kindness and happiness in your day.
“Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give.” – Unknown
Enjoy this week’s uplifting stories!
- A boy spends months saving to surprise his sister
- A woman’s first snowfall experience brings pure joy
- A support group helps women find strength after divorce
- A family finds kindness after being stranded in a blizzard
Positively Uplifting Stories | January 26 2026
Boy saves for months to surprise his sister with a bike.
Eleven-year-old Weston had been saving the reward money he earned for good behavior at school since the start of the school year. He used all of his accumulated savings to enter a raffle and won a bicycle.
For months, Weston had been planning to surprise his sister, Addysn, with the prize.
Their parents captured the heartwarming moment when Weston surprised his sister with the bike.
As soon as Addysn spotted the bicycle, she burst into tears and wrapped her brother in a warm hug.
“As a parent, sometimes you question yourself, which is a common thing. You don’t know if you’re doing everything right. But when you see your kids selflessly love each other that way, it was overwhelming, and it just really humbles you and shows you that your doubts are unnecessary,” said the siblings’ mother, Ashley Moore.
Woman’s joyful reaction to her first snowfall warms hearts.
63-year-old Rose Peters allowed her inner child to come out as she experienced snow for the very first time. Being from Jamaica, she had never seen snowfall before!
While visiting her daughter in the United States, she finally had the chance to witness and play in the snow.
Her daughter captured the beautiful moment as her mother displayed pure happiness, joyfully playing in the snow and overwhelmed with awe.
In the video, she can be seen admiring the view, shoveling snow, and making snow angels. Her excitement was palpable!
Woman starts a support group for those navigating life after divorce.
Rafia Afi is the founder of Break Free Stories, a support group based in Calicut, India, for women facing stigma after separation or divorce.
The group organizes activities such as treks, boating, and fishing to help women bond, heal, and find strength in one another.
Rafia aims to provide a safe space where women can share their personal stories without fear of judgment and work toward emotional recovery while navigating a society where divorce remains heavily stigmatized for women.
“We came here to relax our minds, be with each other, and to give support and to understand whatever is happening in your life, it’s not the end, there’s a lot more to it,” said Rafia.
Stranded family finds refuge and generosity during blizzard.
Rafael and Sarah Soriano were driving home to Ames from New Hampton when they got stuck in a blizzard.
What was meant to be a quick trip turned into an ordeal lasting more than 24 hours.
When the family realized they needed to get off the interstate, a kind stranger noticed their situation and suggested they take shelter at the Latimer Community Center.
Inside the community center, people brought food, blankets, and other essentials to help those who were stranded.
Thanks to the generosity of the community, the family was able to turn a difficult situation into a positive adventure!
