Welcome to a new week of possibilities!
This is Uplifting Stories – where we start the week on a bright note.
“Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams
Treat yourself to the following uplifting stories that will surely tug at your heartstrings.
- Friendly dog cheers up passengers on the train
- Man is on a mission to get kids their own beds
- Travelers help security guard to experience his first helicopter ride
- Woman with disabilities embodies grace and strength
Weekly Uplifting Stories – April 8th, 2024
Fluffy Golden Retriever spreads love and laughter everywhere he goes.
This adorable dog can brighten anyone’s day!
Huxley is a Golden Retriever who likes to cheerfully greet every passenger on the train rides he takes with his owner Ursula.
This friendly dog calmly waits for people to give him a sign that they want to pet him. Then he sits next to them and puts his paw on them.
Passengers simply melt by seeing his “pet me” face.
Huxley can sense when someone is having a rough day and needs some love.
“He knows when people need his love. Huxley loves everyone. It makes people’s day. Often, people will say, ‘Ya know, I’ve been having a really rubbish day. This has made my day,'” says Ursula.
Man is making sure every child in his community has a comfortable place to sleep.
Daniel Massey believes that every child should have a safe and comfortable place to sleep. After all, a good night’s sleep is an essential part of a child’s long-term health and wellness.
When he learned that many children didn’t have a proper bed of their own, he decided to start the Jonesboro Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization that builds beds on an international scale.
Daniel spends his spare time building beds by hand. He, along with volunteers proactively delivers beds and other sleeping essentials like mattresses, bedding, and pillows to families in need.
“You know the kids are always so excited and they’re just amazed. You know, I think they’re just shocked that this has happened, you know? And then he gets so excited when they actually get to use the tools. We encourage them to put the beds together and they feel so proud,” said Daniel.
With the help of his wife, volunteers, and donations from the community, Daniel is making a real difference in the lives of children.
Travelers surprise security guard with an unforgettable helicopter ride.
Kasa works as a security guard in an apartment building in Cape Town, South Africa.
He was able to go on a helicopter ride of a lifetime, thanks to Paige Goldstein and Chantel Wright.
Paige and Chantel are world travelers who are currently living in Cape Town. Following a chat with Kasa, they came to know he’d never been on a helicopter or a plane. So the duo surprised Kasa with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
As he took in the scenic views of his hometown, the excitement in Kasa’s eyes was palpable! He simply couldn’t stop smiling.
“I think it’s very rewarding traveling to places where you can connect and build relationships with the locals,” said Paige Goldstein.
Woman with disabilities is inspiring others to live life to the fullest.
21-year-old Ann Lu Chen is encouraging others to not let any obstacle stop them from achieving their goals.
Despite having multiple disabilities, she is determined to earn a living for herself. With the help of special needs teachers and her family, she was able to overcome many of her limitations.
Ann now has a job at Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in Katy.
“If there’s hard things going on, work hard get through it. Be tough & get through it like I am,” said Ann Lu Chen.
Ann’s story highlights the importance of a strong support system in the lives of people with disabilities.
Organizations like The Center for Pursuit help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and give them the tools to gain meaningful employment.
“We always say we’re about giving hope to the community and when you see a person with limitations fighting the odds and now they’re doing great things. We want people to know no matter what the limitations are there are people who can help you become a success,” said Frank Higginbotham, the director of employment at The Center for Pursuit.
What Are Your Uplifting Stories?
And there you have it!
Hopefully, these stories will inspire you – or at least brighten your day with a little human sunshine. There are good things happening in the world right now too – we just have to look a little harder for them sometimes.
If you want to get involved, you can send us your own links or Uplifting Stories by commenting below, or connecting with us on Instagram. If we publish your story, we will also give you a shoutout!
Photo by Blue Bird
