When my wife and I visited an orphanage to adopt, we never expected to meet a little girl who looked exactly like our daughter at home. The shock deepened when we discovered the unimaginable truth. “Emily, are you ready? My mom will watch Sophia, so we have the whole day.” I tied my shoes as…
A month ago, 78-year-old Laura took the plunge and moved to her parents’ old apartment in Miami. They bought it when they retired a long time ago, and she inherited it when they died. But Laura’s entire life was in Durham, North Carolina, so her family used it as a vacation spot for years. She…
Ever find yourself needing a quick pick-me-up during a long day? Laughter is the perfect antidote to stress and boredom. This collection of 11 jokes is sure to deliver a healthy dose of humor. Get ready to chuckle your way through these hilarious jokes about everything from bar buddies to blundering farmers. Whether you’re a…
Wolves have a reputation for being aggressive and fierce creatures, and many people, including me, would be downright frightened to actually meet one face to face. The large grey wolf seen walking alongside Danielle in the beginning is named Kekoa, which in Hawaiian means “brave one.” While she still demands a certain respect, she also seems to…
A 7-year-old boy brings a miracle to the life of a homeless man on Christmas Eve through his act of kindness. Christmas is a sad season and meant only for the rich. The phrase came to Cameron in an instant after the crowd’s murmur jolted him awake and named him for the amorphous depression that…
My future mother-in-law, Janet, kept pestering me about my wedding dress but refused to accompany me shopping. After finding the perfect $3,000 gown, I told her about it, but she insisted on seeing it in person. I refused, fearing damage to the dress. A few weeks later, I came home to find my dress missing,…