Fallen Soldier

Fallen Soldier

It’s a Saturday morning, and I am eager to fly away. My husband and I will meet up with our son on the other side of the country to learn and explore together. Sitting now at the airport gate, my husband wanders away to stretch his legs. Moments later, he returns and...
How To Get What I Want

How To Get What I Want

How to get what I want? We’ve heard the expression, “What you see is what you get.” My grandfather used to say: “If you look at a tree long enough, it will move.” We see what you want to see. Psychologists tell us that nothing controls...
A Life Saved, A Humble Hero

A Life Saved, A Humble Hero

This incredible story is from my good friend and chiropractor, Pete L’Allier. Thank God for unsung heroes who are willing to put themselves at risk to help others in need. May we all be so noble and brave should life ask us to be. I looked at a patient’s X-ray today...
The Whisper Test

The Whisper Test

I can’t find any evidence that The Whisper Test is an actual published book, but this purported story from it (which I received in an e-mail) is an outstanding reminder of the power that a few kind words can have on a child. The author, Mary Ann Bird, was born with...
Unknown Soldier

Unknown Soldier

I can’t even remember my hero’s name, but not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. We were stuck overnight in a bus station in the middle of downtown Detroit in a fairly bad section. It was the only place to go and we had been told that it was...
A Simple Wish

A Simple Wish

From a young age, my parents have taught me the importance of giving generously to the less fortunate. Out of habit, whenever there is something I can spare, I give it to someone on the streets. Last week, as I left the house to run a few errands, I carried with me...