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We received this encouraging story about a woman who decided to donate a kidney in order to make a difference in someone’s life.  The following is a condensed and edited version of the story, featured with permission of the National Kidney Foundation Transplant Games. Last February, Judy Payne of McLean, Virginia read an article in…

How would you like to forget your troubles, have a great laugh, be entertained and support a super worthy cause in the process? Get ready to laugh out loud, because Robin Quivers and Brendan Murphy are hosting a special charity event through their 15 Foundation at Caroline’s, the famous New York City comedy club, on Wednesday…

Happy Father’s Day 2010! Did you know that Father’s Day was the idea of Sonara Smart Dodd?In this video, author Barbara Biziou explains explains the history of Father’s Day and the mythology and rituals of other cultures. She also also offers ideas on how to make this Father’s Day 2010 special.For more information, visit Barbara…

Has a moment ever defined your passion so clearly that you just knew what to do with the rest of your life? For Isaiah Zagar, a well-known mural and mosaic artist based in Philadelphia, he discovered his passion for painting outside the lines when he was 3-years-old. In the 3-minute video below, Zagar shares “his…

Are you going through some changes in your life? Feeling worried, stuck or upset. These inspiring quotes and insights from the pages of Beliefnet will help you make it through.   Inspiring Quotes on Embracing Change – This Could Be a Golden Opportunity to Grow http://www.beliefnet.com/Inspiration/2010/06/Inspiring-Quotes-on-Embracing-Change.aspx   10 Ways You Can Stop Worrying http://www.beliefnet.com/Inspiration/2010/03/10-Ways-You-Can-Stop-Worrying.aspx  …

Looking for cuteness and playful sweetness? Look no further! Meet Kiki and Mocha!  These wiggly little house guests are now residing with my newphew, who is a temporary foster dad. They are six and a half pounds between them. Kiki and Mocha are two adorable, sweet and energetic 18-month old female chihuahuas seeking their forever home.…

Feeling stressed? These simple 101 ideas for coping will help you through. These are courtesy of the Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. Of course, a trip to Hawaii would also help with stress! 1.  Get up 15 minutes earlier 2.  Prepare for the morning the night before 3.  Avoid tight fitting clothes 4.  Avoid relying…

Like Derrin Austin, a father serving in the navy who surprised his son, Edgar Justino was a father serving in the army who wanted to surprise his daughter. Justino, who got called for active duty in the Army National Reserve, left for Afghanistan in December 2009.  Before serving, he recorded a special three-minute video message…

Despite the ongoing recession, a Gallup poll recently reported that Americans have renewed a positive outlook in their well-being and future. Gallup’s Well-Being Index is a survey that tracks six categories across American lifestyles: Life Evaulation, Emotional Health, Healthy Behavior, Physical Health, Basic Access, and Work Environment.  In the Life Evalution category, Americans are asked to rate whether they are “thriving,”…

Judy, Carol, and Deb were sisters who didn’t grow up together and had never met each other until recently.  Judy, 61, had been adopted as a baby when her birth parents couldn’t afford to raise her.  Carol and Deb were born to the same parents years later.  Growing up, Judy didn’t know anything about her birth parents,…
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