Kindness Stories / Feel Good Stories

In The Car With Mom

By Joseph J. Mazzella on August 19, 2013 / 30,396 views

I was both excited and a little scared my first day of Kindergarten. The large classroom was full of books and toys, two things that I loved. But it was also full of kids all larger than me. Because my birthday was in late September I was allowed in at only 4 years old, and this meant that I was destined to be the smallest kid in my class until 7th grade. I think that my Mom sensed I was a little afraid. That...

The Wallet

By Unknown on August 13, 2013 / 9,556 views

It was a freezing day, a few years ago, when I stumbled upon a wallet in the street. There was no identification inside. Just three dollars, and a crumpled letter that looked as if it had been carried around for years. The only thing legible on the torn envelope was the return address. I opened the letter and saw that it had been written in 1924 -- almost 60 years ago. I read it carefully, hoping to find some...

An Old Pair Of Shoes

By Joseph J. Mazzella on August 12, 2013 / 11,817 views

I woke up with a stiff and sore back this morning. This was not unusual since my back has given me problems for years now, but today no amount of stretching or moving would loosen it up. Still, I had 5 dogs waiting patiently by the door to go out for their morning walk, so I slowly bent down, put on their leases, and started to pull my shoes on. When I did, though, I saw that my shoes like my body were showing signs...

4-Hope Of Massachusetts, Inc. Supports People Dealing With Critical Illness/Sudden Loss...All Over The Country And Beyond!

By Emily Pember on August 11, 2013 / 31,867 views

Gordon-Conwell student, Emily Pember, started 4-Hope of Massachusetts, Inc. at the start of this year as a way to support people dealing with critical illness/sudden loss. Born with Spina Bifida, Pember has dealt with her own health challenges...including over 15 surgeries. She has also dealt with a lot of loss of family members and friends. As a Partner in Hope with St. Jude Children's Hospital, Pember came to...

And We Couldn't Wait To Grow Up

By Chris on August 06, 2013 / 3,477 views

Soda becomes beer. Bikes become cars. Imagination becomes childish. Remember when Dad’s shoulders were the highest place on Earth and your Mom was your hero? Race issues were only about who ran the fastest, and War was only a card game. The most pain you felt was when you skinned your knee, and good-byes only meant til tomorrow? And we couldn't wait to grow up......

True Treasure

By Joseph J. Mazzella on August 05, 2013 / 3,768 views

My daughter saw a colorful rainbow the other day after a thunderstorm. She called to me to look out the window and see it as well. Looking at it I was amazed at how its beauty could still uplift my middle-aged heart. As I gazed upon it, I also remembered one of the very first times I ever saw a rainbow as a boy. I had been sitting in the house for an hour waiting impatiently for the rain to stop so I could go...

Redemption

By Akanksha on August 04, 2013 / 9,410 views

The flight was ready to take off. My joy knew no bounds when I realized that I had finally broken out of the clutches of family bonding ,parents,relatives and more relatives to face the world independently. New place , new house and not to forget a house of my own,new job-the one that I had dreamt of and new people not the same old so called 'blood relatives'. I was euphoric slowly slipping into my imaginary world...

An Act Of Kindness Brings Tears

By Brenda FitzPatrick on August 02, 2013 / 2,192 views

Today I went to CardSmart on my lunch hour to mail a very large package (22 pounds) to my brother-in-law who has just been deployed to Afghanistan (third deployment in this war). The young lady, Sara, finished weighing the package and told me the cost would be just under $45. I pulled out my debit card and gave it to her. At that time, the gentleman behind me said, "Excuse me, did I hear you say that package...

Wild Flowers

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 30, 2013 / 10,526 views

It is Summer here in the mountains of my home. A season also known by another name: road construction time. There is paving, ditching, and tree trimming going on everywhere. This year there are also new water lines being installed in a nearby town so I find myself leaving home a half hour early because of all the delays. Today as I was stopped at one of the construction sites I took my eyes off the long line of cars...

The Power Of Love And Gratitude

By Kassandra B. on July 25, 2013 / 2,802 views

Please take time to read the entire thing and share if you believe that this story might inspire others. It has restored my faith in humanity after I’ve been one of its protagonists. A week ago my roommate and I heard a cat meowing quite loudly downstairs. We went to check on her abut we couldn’t really see her because there was an older man that apparently was taking care of her. After a few hours, the...

Chic-fil-A Went Above And Beyond To Fix A Mistake

By Lauren on July 23, 2013 / 5,956 views

I wanted to share about my experience today at Chick-fil-A in Abingdon, Maryland. I went through the drive-thru and ordered my son a kids meal. When we got home, I opened the bag and realized they had given me fries and a chocolate milk, but no chicken nuggets. I called the restaurant and the lady told me that if I lived close-by, she would bring me another kid's meal and a meal for myself because of the...

Mechanic I've Never Met Gave Me A Free Service

By Chris on July 22, 2013 / 1,943 views

Today my wife and I were coming home from the Vet with one of our cats (Bruce) on board and decided to stop at a local mechanic shop on the way to fix a tire. We didn't want to leave the cat in the car while we waited so we brought him into the waiting room with us. The owner/manager noticed our cat and began a conversation with us as he had 3 cats of his own. We began sharing funny stories about their different...

A Game Of Peek A Boo

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 22, 2013 / 2,481 views

I was in a local Goodwill store today looking for a shirt for my son. As I was glancing at the clothing racks I noticed a young mother with her two daughters. The youngest was barely a year old and sat patiently in the shopping cart while her mother browsed through the racks. Her oldest was about 3 years old and had curly, brown hair. When I looked down at her she slipped behind the low hanging shirts, popped back...

Sharing Smiles

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 16, 2013 / 3,091 views

I walked outside just as the sun was coming up over the mountains this morning. It was such a glorious sight. The whole world seemed to awaken with it. The golden light made the green grass glow. The birds stirred in their nests and began to sing. A lone Monarch butterfly fluttered by my face. I could feel the love of God filling His creation and my soul as well. As I stood there taking in the beauty of the sunrise...

To Bring Joy To All Women That Chivalry Is Not Dead

By Corey Tonge on July 09, 2013 / 8,503 views

Every lady deserves a surprise on any given day. Just a simple "You're beautiful" or even a rose... but the truth is... it really brightens up their day. We went out yesterday and randomly gave 20 roses to complete strangers... and you know what? All of their faces lit up with happiness and their days were made. ...

Let Love Be Your Shelter - Marriage Inspiration

By Angela Welch on July 09, 2013 / 10,795 views

The world is noisy and confusing at times, so make a home that is a haven, a peaceful place where you can listen to you hearts and savour the comfortable closeness you share. No matter how busy your days may be, make time for yourselves. Hold hands. Unwind. Surprise each other. Find little chances every day to show you're grateful to be partners, to be friends, to be married. Life is not perfect. You will make...

My Old Dorm Room

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 09, 2013 / 4,422 views

My old college dorm room was very Spartan by today's standards. It had no computer, no cell phone, and no television. The furniture was two plain desks, two hard desk chairs, and two lumpy bunk beds. The heater never kept the room warm enough in the Winter either. I can still remember sitting and shivering in one of those hard chairs, struggling to read and understand Shakespeare with my half frozen feet buried...