journey into inspiration
A Greek man has singlehandedly saved about 500 dogs who were abandoned on the streets and in dumps on the Greek Island Crete. He gave up his career to care for these animals because he knows every dog needs a home. Takis Proestakis traces the abandonment of many of the dogs to the financial crisis… Continue reading he knows every dog needs a home
One woman in the United Kingdom knows that when her son was born, her impossible dream became a reality. Wendy Lewis never believed she would become a mother, according to the mirror.co.uk. She says her son James is the proof that miracles do happen and impossible dreams become reality. Diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, she “struggled… Continue reading her impossible dream became a reality
Guy Garvey did something that he believes everyone should do. He captured his father’s stories through recordings. And in doing so, he captured the “essence of his father,” he told theguardian.com. “The recordings I made are not just a representation of him. They are an essential part of him – and… Continue reading He captured his father’s stories through recordings
When he brings music to elephants, he brings them peace. Paul Barton, a self-taught pianist and classically trained artist, plays piano for elephants at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand, according to Mother Nature Network (mnn.com), He moved to Thailand to teach piano at a private school for three months. During that time, he met… Continue reading he brings music to elephants
They go into combat to fight for their country. They kill the enemy. Their friends die. Then they come home, putting on a brave face to survive what they cannot bear. Their stories must be told before it is too late. After researching the lives of soldiers who suffered combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or committed… Continue reading their stories must be told before it is too late
A classic car tells an unusual love story in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. A local restaurant owner and collector of classic cars credits his parents’ 45-year marriage and his existence to a 1958 Chevrolet Impala that brought them together. Rick Payton is a classic car collector and owner of the Classic Garage restaurant in Eau Claire, according… Continue reading a classic car tells an unusual love story
As a girl, she stole fruit so that she could eat. Homelessness and abuse plagued her childhood. She witnessed a murder that traumatized her. Yet…she persisted despite the odds. Now 51, Lorraine Younger is a prominent insurance adviser in Kingston, Jamaica. She is a “top Executive Club insurance agent at Sagicor Life Jamaica, qualifier for… Continue reading she persisted despite the odds
Mother from United Kingdom shares her inspirational story of her premature son’s battle to live. Born too soon but into a global movement, he was one of thousands of babies who have been given a fighting chance. On Nov. 17, the March of Dimes sponsored World Prematurity Day. On that day and throughout the year,… Continue reading born too soon but into a global movement
the healing power of dogs Chronic pain is a part of this Irish TV star’s life, but healing comes as she works with dogs. And through her volunteer work, she has also helped dogs who are in desperate situations. Andrea Hayes, presenter of “Dog Tales” on TV3 in Dublin, Ireland, has lived with debilitating back… Continue reading healing comes as she works with dogs
For a young couple in England, forever does not mean a limitless time. Day by day, they are finding a way to return to love. In March, 2016, Jessica Sharman and Rich Bishop had been dating for seven months when their life together changed unexpectedly. The couple was taking a train together from Kent to… Continue reading finding a way to return to love
“Because there are a lot of people I can help through my story to save lives.” Most people would have thought Daniel Conn had everything to live for. He was successful and attractive – a National Rugby League star and a male model. He also gained fame after having romances with Hollywood and reality TV… Continue reading he can help people through his story to save lives
Rugby helps women tackle their weaknesses and discover their strengths. Playing rugby also helped one young woman in England beat leukemia. Five years ago, when she was 9 years old,14-year-old Georgia Tayler was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Playing rugby helped her beat leukemia. Tayler spent almost two years in a wheelchair while undergoing chemotherapy, according… Continue reading playing rugby helped her beat leukemia