Bainbridge Island mom overcome by random act of kindness

I love this story about a compassionate patron that recognized that this mother was doing the best she could with her upset child.

Bainbridge Island mom overcome by random act of kindness

This mother knows best

I love this story on KSL News about seven-year-old Zachary Becerra, who was so deeply hurt by the cruelty of someone that would shoot a cop that he started a big project to personally visit and thank cops at each precinct. He has visited over 70 precincts in New York, and given thank-you cards to 34,500 police officers.

Part of the beauty of this story isn't just the boy's project and that he's kept it up, but that his mother has accommodated and likely encouraged him in his pursuit, despite the sacrifice of time and research it is for her to drive him to each location each week. There are also the kind cops that are making such a strong impression on this boy by taking the time to visit with him and appreciate his efforts.

Nineteen-year-old rescues woman from burning car

I am so impressed with the young man in this article from CNN in Oregon. He broke a car window with his fist (wow!) then dragged a woman from burning car (wow!) right before the flames that were at the back of the car engulfed the front of the car.

The article tried to criticize the onlookers who did not help to rescue the women, but the fire enveloping the car was likely overwhelming to so many of them - which is why Phillipe Bittar's actions were so impressive! 

You can read the article here.

Mother Teresa and her Starfish

"A journalist once questioned Mother Teresa of Calcutta about her hopeless task of rescuing the destitute in that city. He said that, statistically speaking, she was accomplishing absolutely nothing. This remarkable little woman shot back that her work was about love, not statistics. Notwithstanding the staggering number beyond her reach, she said she could keep the commandment to love God and her neighbor by serving those within her reach with whatever resources she had. “What we do is nothing but a drop in the ocean,” she would say on another occasion. “But if we didn’t do it, the ocean would be one drop less [than it is].”⁹ Soberly, the journalist concluded that Christianity is obviously not a statistical endeavor. He reasoned that if there would be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over the ninety and nine who need no repentance, then apparently God is not overly preoccupied with percentages.^10"

"Are We Not All Beggars?"

Elder Jeffrey R Holland

October 2014

Price of Honesty - $40,000

I love this story about three roommates who went out of their way to be honest, and to return $40,000 to a forgetful 91-year-old-owner in upstate New York.

The roommates found the money in a used couch that they bought at a salvation store. They could have kept the money, but instead, they hunted down the owner and returned the money to her.

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=29897604&nid=711&fm=home_page&s_cid=toppick4

Four Moments That Made Someone's Day

Just read about these four moments that made someone's day on KSL news.

Strangers surprise Army vet with new roof

I read this story in the local news today:

A man requested a bid for a new roof for his family, but it was more than he could afford, partially because he had blown much of his budget on his baby, who had tumor. Strangers made sure this man had a much needed new roof, but I think more than anything, I'm touched by who masterminded the project to build him a new roof, free, and as complete surprise to him.