Life Is What You Make It

A Nurses Touch by Maryjo Faith Morgan

Three Little Words by Don J. Hanson

Turning tragedy into tribute by Debra Bradley Ruder

The power of goodbyes by Debra Bradley Ruder

Never Alone by Peggy Frezon

Still Handsome by Julie White

Boobs On Ice - Peas, Cancer, and Social Networks

No Words byStacey Flood

Losing Tyler by Lisa Gauches

Bargaining With God by Kelly Powell

Tina’s Ten Points By Tom Krause

Chasing a Rainbow By Terri Cheney

Get Lost, Kid! By Bob Batz

Heart Song By Patty Hansen

Both Sides Now By Bobbie Probstein

No Response By Linda S. Lee

'I Will Always Love You'  By Suzanne Perry, Ph.D.

A school principal finds that little children can be incredibly caring

Listen to the Children  By Nanette Thorsen-Snipes

We named this story because we feel it expresses a common theme of ours so eloquently. It brought tears to my eyes when I first read it, and we hope it helps you see into the heart of children and grow from what they have to give. Click here for a text-only version

Perfection  Provided by Lu Bauer

For some reason, this doesn't happen often enough. But when it does, it's magic. Click here for text-only

Jesus A Poem by Grace 

This is a wonderful example how kids teach us, if we only take the time to listen. Grace is a 13 year old girl who has lived with increasing muscle weakness since birth. She cannot walk, and at times needs a machine to help her breathe. Grace also has a wonderful spirit and a love of life. I noticed this poem hanging by her bedside recently, amongst many pieces of her artwork, CDs, and a hamster cage. With wet eyes I stared at it awhile, then told her how great it thought it was. She agreed to share this poem with others. Grace wrote it at age 11.

Last Words by Bud Tenney

Let the story tell this wonderful message.

The Beloved by James C. Brown, MD

Even the shortest of lives has profound meaning. The value of a life is not dependent upon length of time on this earth, but rather on the amount of love given and shared during the time that we have. Listen to the children even if they cannot speak words.

Finally Understood by Roger Dean Kiser, Sr.

A reminder that thing's aren't always as they may seem, and tolerance and understanding change everything. I bet we all need that every now and then.

The Healing Power of Love by Mary Sherman Hilbert

So much has been written about love, but sometimes we miss this lesson.

And, And, And by Robin L. Silverman

Just some very good advice for parents. The simple things can be very powerful.

Beautiful Day by Barbara Johnson

Another in the "simple is powerful" category.

Permission to Cry by Hanoch McCarty

We all have probably heard that "it's OK to cry" at some time in our life. Often we forget this lesson, hiding our emotions for many reasons. When we learn from children, again, the message changes us.

Celebrate Life by Sister Sue Tracy, OP

In early June, I was the speaker at our annual National Cancer Survivor Day picnic.  This year's theme was CELEBRATE LIFE.  I took each letter and found a concept to suit it.  When I shared the outline of my talk with Mary, my niece, she replied, "Aunt Sue, what you said can apply to anyone – not just people with cancer."  Thus, I share CELEBRATE LIFE.

Beneath the Layers of Filth by Douglas Burgess

From one individual, and from within an openly hostile environment, dozens have learned acceptance of that which is different.  I will go to my grave knowing few greater accomplishments.

I'll Make You a Rainbow by Linda Bremner

Looking back, I've often thought the doctors should have written a death certificate for me as well as my son, for when he died, a part of me died too....Andy was gone, but even in the shock of that first wave of grief, I felt comforted. Andy had made the rainbow that he promised me-the one I would never forget.