As a student who began writing stories for my daily newspaper in the summers when I was fresh out of high school, I have always enjoyed good-news pieces, especially those with dramatic or even surprising endings. This morning I spotted a story
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"For better or for worse." When Brad and Connie Ricklefs exchanged those vows in 2007, they had no idea "worse" would come far too soon. Today they continue to celebrate Connie's recovery from a near-fatal, rare heart attack.
Just as appreciation can take many forms, recipients respond in different ways. When getting ready to communicate appreciation, take a minute to discover which expression hits closest to the recipient's heart. That will mean as much as the gift itself.
Seventeen years ago, Uncle Jimmy received a wonderful gift as his heart deteriorated and as he began quickly to run out of time. He received a donor heart when such transplants were not nearly as common as they seem today. I've been thinking a
Julie Brock-Garcia was disappointed when her Make-A-Wish Foundation appeal was rebuffed. She had wanted to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger. But when the wish reached the California governor’s office, the response was a polite “sorry but he’s too busy.” The Make-A-Wish Foundation
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By Bill Webb, Word&Way EditorKirkwood — Meeting under the theme of "Famished Lands
By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorWhat do quilts, cookies and flowers have in common? At Park Baptist Church, Brookfield, those things and a host of others mean more members are caring for their community."Movin' Missions" began three or four years ago after the congregation emerged