ZACHARY WEISS
As a parent , there's a dream;
That you share your wisdom
And the truth;
Pass unto your children;
Knowledge gained long since
Your youth.
To give them all the courage,
They may need to face their
Fears,
To let them see your open arms
And shoulder for their tears.
To give them open ears to hear...
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COMMANDABLE-GREEN ENERGY FOR ETERNITY
Human beings always defy to live their lives under the conditions of nature-given. Since we acquire the brain that is so complex that we would be able to manipulate it in order to obtain the preferred way of life. We have conquered the most effective conditions to live especially in a harsh climate in some...
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SHABAN VARAJAB-MY RIVER OF LIFE
Shaban Varajab-My River of Life
Who is Shaban Varajab? I am a Kenyan born of two Muslim parents, Mwajuma Alwanga Shaban and Shaban Olewe Wakenga. I was the last born of their four children, raised in Western Kenya. My parents came from two different ethnic backgrounds, Luhya (my mother) and Luo (my father)....
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CHRISTMAS JOY
On New Years Day I had the wonderful opportunity to see the spirit of Christmas first hand. You see, my extended family exchanges presents together at the start of the new year and have done so in this way for more than 40 years. Since the beginning, my grandfather and grandmother have entertained their...
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NEVER UNDERSESTIMATE THE POWER OF SINGLE PARENTING SKILLS
I had neighbors that were not mean to my children and I, yet while inside their apartment (down stairs and under my family) the talking was so loud that we could hear negative language. The language was racist. Several times my children, and myself had to explain to the family/younger generation/that the...
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JULIA AND EMMA MOGUS
Teen sisters, Julia and Emma Mogus, founded an organizaiton called, Books With No Bounds in 2011 after learning Aboriginal children living in remote communities in Canada, grow up barely owning a single book their whole lives. First Nations children and teens living on reserves are underfunded in their education...
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THE WOMAN I LOVE
I have been married since I was 17 years old in 1973 I have 2 children and the most caring wife on earth. There have been tough times, but she and our lives have been awesome. We have 3 grandchildren and just an amazing group of people around us that care about people, and our family it is amazing. I believe in...
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CAN'T YOU JUST LOVE ME THE WAY I AM?
In Sept of 2009, I was having a heated argument with my 22 year old son.
I told him that I was tired of his way of life, not holding a steady job, not having the drive and ambition that I did running my own successful business. He turned to me at one point and said; "Dad can't you just love me for who I am ?....
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DIANE PENZA
This is my Aunt and she has taken over the imPossible Dream from my grandfather who passed away, John Florio. This non-profit organization makes dreams possible for chronically ill children. Whether their dream is to go on a cruise or meet a famous wrestler, the imPossible dream works to make their dreams possible.
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JULIA SAYLAND
My hero is my daughter. She is simply everything I wasnt capable of being at her age. She has pride in herself and stays true to herself with the world going on around her. She moves slowly with everything she does and acts quickly if she knows it isnt becoming of her. She sees the world and the people in it for...
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JEFFREY NORMAN
My hero is my husband, Jeffrey. Last year I was diagnosed with cervical precancer. He held my hand every step of the way. From the doctor appointments to the laser surgery, he literally held my hand. Two months later I was diagnosed with the infertility disease of diminished ovarian reserve. Again he held my...
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ORANGE IS NOT THE NEW BLACK
Last year I began volunteering at the Indiana Women's Prison in a small way helping with family day camp and a couple baby showers when I found out that a small group of educators had come together to offer college classes at no charge. Professors volunteer their time and get books however they can. The students...
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VALERIE DAMON
My hero is my daughter. When she was 4 she was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. She is now 11 and she is completely independent. She has to test her Blood Glucose Level 5 to 6 times a day and the same with the shots. She has never let her disease get in her way. She has participated in Girl Scouts, played...
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BEING ME
One day at my new summer camp I was so excited to be their so I went to the camp on the first day wearing one of my most favorite outfits.So when I arrived everyone looked at me very funny and then after 10 seconds they started laughing at me and pointing at me and that made me feel horrible. Was their something...
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ANTHONY TUPPER
Anthony is my son. I have been Type I diabetic for 40 years, so he was born with heart defects. He literally saved my life more than once when my blood sugar dropped dramatically. He called 911 at least 3 times (once at the age of 4). He also flagged down a police officer when he was 8 and I drove off the road...
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THE OLD MAN IN THE WHEELCHAIR.
I had been visiting a good friend of mine to ask for his guidance regarding a problem I was having. After our discussion, I left his house and walked to my car. I saw a 70's-ish woman pushing a man in a wheelchair. I started to open the car door, but thought better of it. A conversation began between this...
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KNOWNG I CAN
Last year when my friend got bullied and got really stressed out he had no one to talk to, and even considered suicide. So, i went to his house and we played video games and i tryed to make him feel better, he told me that i was his best friend and when he gets stressed out calm him down so they peaple won't make...
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NEED FOR SOME GOOD FRIENDS
This is my story of friendship. About 2 year ago I was really just a happy stress free guy. One day in forth grade that all changed. My best friend and I got into a big fight and didn't talk to each other for a year (now we are good friends luckily). After that I got really depressed and had a lot of suicidal...
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HELPING OTHERS
One year, at cross county Sally past out. I was going to help her, but I was really out of breath. I could not really help her either because I went up to help and the girls that was helping her pushed me out of the way and said no we got this. So I said okay and after that one of my other friends made me fell...
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BEILEVE MAN
we were starting basketball for the year. the smallest kid thought that he was too small. we told him to beileve in his self. he turned out to be a very good and one of the best. it doesnt mater your size, if you beileve, you can do any that you want to do .
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YOU CAN DO ANYTHING
When I was little I could not throw or catch a football. However after I tried a lot and got some help I learned how to throw. When I belived that I could throw very well I decided to ask my dad to help me learn to catch. He took me to my Aunt Missy's house. My cousin Jake helped me catch. He is a football player...
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SHARING WITH OTHERS
One day, I went to Walmart and i had fifteen dollars.I was thinking of getting junk food like candy.I went to the candy area and looked and looked for something good, but all i thought of was a king size chocolate bar.I payed for it and we left.My sisters asked me if they could have a piece.I thought "NO" becuase...
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TELLING THE TRUTH
One day I went to a store to get some stuff. We were having a sleepover and we needed to get things so we were prepared if we were hungry or thirsty. We went over to the electronics section of the store, though, to see what was there. I was looking for a dvd that I had been wanting for a long time. I turned...
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DETERMINATION
Anna is a 10 year old girl, she is handicaped. Her dream was to run a mile alone, but she had to train. The work was hard. she would have to learn how to walk, and fast. But the mile walk is tonight. So then she has to be driven to the town hall. Three, two, one GO!!! now she is go this is her chance.''...
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I CAN DO IT
I was at home trying to do my homework. Then I got stuck on a really hard problem. I asked my mom and dad for help, they tried and tried to figure the out the problem they couldn't. Then I went upstairs to the livingroom and i looked at the problem one last time. I said to myself that if I cannot get this problem...
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Do you ever think about the less-fortunate people than you? Every Christmas there are kids that are just hoping to get clothing for Christmas. This Christmas, my family, including me, bought fruit baskets and non - parishable food items to 3 families that didn't live as well as we do. When we showed up at their...
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CHANGE
One time at recess, I was playing with my best friend, as usual, and then this new kid walked up and asked if they(1) could play. I said "Sure." That's when I made a mistake. At first we played "tag", and I thought that i tripped over my shoe lace when I first fell, but I soon realized that they were pushing me...
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A HELPFUL MAN
One day there was a man that was poor.He stood out of a resterant asking for money.One day he got money to buy some stuff.After he bought the stuff he saw somebody that needed cofee so he gave her his cofee. at night he saw somebody that needed fire. so he gfave him his ligters.then he herd a women that needed...
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WHEN I WAS THE ONLY CHILD
When i was the only child I was alone i had any one to play with at my new school until i met a new friend named hailey j. in first grad know i have lots of friends. Know i have a brother that is 5 years old. I have cuzins to play with at home and grandmas and grandpas huse. I love going to Flordia to see my...
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COURAGE IN THE DESERT
There is a man named sam. he wanted to help the milatary in defeating some dangerous terrorists who were planning on doing very evil things against is state of wisconsin. when he went to a recruitment center, he met another man with the same idea. "i want to protect my homeland". sam asked the man what his name...
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MICHAEL COHEN
Michael J. Cohen has spent his entire life (70 + years) dedicated to the betterment of humanity. He operates (from limited donations and his own pocket) an educational program that supports our connection with the "web of life". In his model, books, and courses he shows people how to live more peacefully with...
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A CHILD'S HEART
This story was shared with our staff the day before the Christmas holiday by our elementary school's health tech.
It seems that one of our little 1st grade girls rides the bus every day with a 5th grade autistic boy. She had been comforting him because he was upset that he was not receiving an award for the...
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MARCELINE EBINOUGUE
In life, you have that one and only person you look up too and that makes you feel like in life you can overcome and achieve anything? Well!!..... That's who that person is to me, simply my mom.
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