A football fan gives us all some good advise Amy Smith smiled as her 13-year-old son Sam raced down the field, holding tight to the football. He seemed to glow as he ran, his whole being immersed in his favorite sport. It was October 2011, at Summit Lakes Middle School, and Amy stood in the […]
Always Look for the Light Read More »
He dreamed of becoming a garbage man. Wearing a Kansas Jayhawk basketball jersey, 6-year-old Dagen Korynta showed his deadeye Thursday afternoon as he drained repeated shots through a goal suspended from a small backboard above the family home’s front door. He’s a big KU fan, his mother, Heather Korynta, said — a statement Dagen proved
Dagen’s Trash Truck Read More »
Janna Lopez’s stomach clenched as she answered the phone. Children’s Mercy Hospital was calling and she prayed it wasn’t bad news. “Your daughter Caroline has been chosen to receive a special Christmas gift,” the hospital social worker told Janna. Janna dabbed at her eyes, grateful for any good luck. She peppered the women with questions.
The Snowflake Princess Read More »
A 6-year-old is whisked to the North Pole to meet Santa
The Snowflake Princess Read More »
It was an ordinary August afternoon for Anna Sarol. Before starting her gymnastics warm-ups, 15-year-old Anna texted her mom, nurse practitioner Eloisa Sarol, to find out who was picking her up after practice. Anna had loved gymnastics since she was five and was a promising athlete, having won several Kansas state awards. As she warmed up on
Receive inspiring stories, news and updates delivered free right to your inbox.
We value your privacy and will not share your personal information.
