As we welcome a new year, let’s take a moment to appreciate the gifts and abundance in our lives.
May the year ahead bring more good news and many reasons to celebrate for all of us!
“I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.” – Juansen Dizon
Let’s ring in the new year with feel-good stories from around the world.
- A rescue dog and a paralyzed man find healing in each other
- An unexpected friendship blooms after a carpool ride
- A community shows up to cheer a boy on his birthday
- A group of elderly teachers is brightening the lives of children
Positively Uplifting Stories | January 5 2025
A rescue dog becomes a Christmas miracle for a paralyzed man.
Jenny was an abandoned dog, left tied to a tree. She was rescued and brought to Woodgreen Pets Charity in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, where she received the care she needed to be ready for adoption.
When Rick and Tracey met Jenny, they immediately decided to make her a part of their family.
They renamed her Dottie, giving her a second chance at life and a forever home just in time for the holidays. Dottie has settled into her new home beautifully, bringing renewed joy into their life.
Rick, who had been left paralyzed following an accident, is incredibly grateful for this Christmas miracle that is helping both him and Dottie heal together.
“She just makes me happy, you know, mornings and evenings jumping on my bed is fantastic. It’s just made a massive difference,” said Rick.
A woman forms a beautiful friendship after driving a man home from work.
Keith Tidwell and Debbie Rhoden met at a supermarket in Macon, Georgia, where Keith works the night shift. One evening, when Debbie saw Keith walking home late at night, she decided to take a chance and offer him a ride.
Debbie’s inspiration for this act of kindness came from her son, Carlos Hill, who unfortunately passed away a few months before she offered Keith that first ride.
She says her son found joy in helping others, and that this act of kindness helped her feel connected to Carlos.
That was a year and a half ago. Since then, Debbie has often picked Keith up after his shifts.
Debbie and Keith have now formed a heartwarming friendship!
“I was not nervous at all because I felt like I was doing a good thing, taking him to work, getting him to work safely, so hey, I wasn’t nervous,” said Debbie.
Strangers come together to give a boy an unforgettable birthday party.
Seven-year-old Kyler Workman was heartbroken when no one showed up for his birthday party at Purple Park in Daphne, Alabama. His mother, Vicki Workman, shared a post on social media asking people to join the celebration.
Within minutes, people began arriving at the park to surprise Kyler. Dozens of strangers showed up with gifts. Even the local fire department joined in!
Thanks to the kindness of the community, Kyler’s birthday turned into an unforgettable celebration.
“In times of need, there are people who are still good people around, and even though it was a bunch of strangers that came in to make a little boy’s birthday special, everybody is one big community, and I hope that eventually we can return the favor to somebody,” said Vicki.
Retired teachers’ heartwarming initiative inspires kids with bone cancer.
A letter-writing group called “Make it Better” is bringing comfort to kids with bone cancer.
This group consists of four retired teachers who write custom letters to young cancer patients.
Each month, they receive a list of 38 children. Each child receives a handwritten letter with a personalized message.
These heartfelt letters are bringing encouragement and emotional support to children going through an incredibly tough time.
“We are in the business of encouragement. I love the word encouragement, because ‘couer’ is heart, and to encourage is to put heart and feeling and caring into what you are doing,” said Karen Droegemueller, a member.
