today I came across this website http://www.givesmehope.com and I spent a long time reading these little messages of hope. The small gestures of wonderful people that make us keep believing on the good that gives us hope.
Messages like this one:
A man walked by, dropping a $20 note on the ground. A little girl picked it up and ran over to the man to give the note back to him. But the man simply gave it back to the little girl with a smile and said "Finder's Keepers." That little girl was me, and at the time my family was having financial problems. That man GMH.
or this one
Today, my friend gave me a piggy back ride and ran up and down my street with me on his back. I was born with spina bifida and he wanted me to know what running felt like. GMH!
or this one
I work in aged care, and every day at morning tea time, 2 residents sit together and share a slice of cake. They met 2 years ago when they came to live in the Nursing home, and today they shared their first kiss. A room full of 70+ year old people clapped. True love, no matter how old we are, is still magical. GMH
and this one
Today, my aunt dragged me along to the mall to go shopping. While in the store, she critisized me, calling me fat and comparing me to 'Ugly Betty'. When I walked out of the store, a boy held the door open and whispered 'I don't know what she's talking about'. GMH.
When I was seven years old, I was diagnosed with cancer. My parents were told that I had about a year to live. Despite mounting medical bills, my father put a fraction of his paycheck into my college savings account. I am currently a sophomore nursing major. My father's belief that I would survive GMH.
My mother was told to abort my sister, as she'd "probably be a vegetable, mute, confined to a wheelchair." She said no. Today, my sister is one of the top golfers in the Special Olympics, and has been to the White House to speak about rights for special-needs adults. Their determination GMH
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felling love and support from all my blog sisters, GMH
Having someone that loves me unconditionally like my girl does, GMH
Being mama after I felt hopeless during infertily, GMH
My sister finding love again after such a tragedy and now being pregnant, GMH
Feeling the healing effects= of time , GMH
Coming home (for Christmas) to the ones that love me the most, GMH
WHAT OR WHO GIVES YOU HOPE???
5 comments:
Cibele ... the story of the old people kissing in the nursing home made me get goosebumps!
Thank you so so much, for the lovely comment you left on my post last week. I really appreciate it.
Congratulations to your sister on her pregnancy .. WOW. She has been through a lot. I think seeing people come through adversity gives me hope. XOX
Cibele ... the story of the old people kissing in the nursing home made me get goosebumps!
Thank you so so much, for the lovely comment you left on my post last week. I really appreciate it.
Congratulations to your sister on her pregnancy .. WOW. She has been through a lot. I think seeing people come through adversity gives me hope. XOX
I love those stories! I will have to check that website out.
I love your new blog header!
Your eternal optimism gives me hope. :) Even when you're having a rough time, it shines through.
Love the new header!
Sitting here scratching my head wondering if it is a lot of things that give me hope, and that's why I can't quite put a finger on one thing.
By the way, love the new header too!
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