SHE USED TO KISS HIM THROUGH THE CAR WINDOW—NOW SHE WALKS TO THE MARKET BY HERSELF
Every Thursday morning, I’d sit at the café with my lukewarm cappuccino and my half-hearted attempt at journaling. It had become part of my ritual ever since…
Ear Care to Prevent Infections
Proper ear hygiene is important to prevent ear infections. Here are some simple tips to keep your ears healthy: 1. Keep ears dry – After showering or…
HE FOUND MY SON WALKING ALONE WITH A STUFFED DOG—AND DIDN’T CALL CPS
It was the one moment I turned my back. Just one. I was inside folding laundry while my four-year-old, Malakai, was supposedly watching cartoons. The front door…
The four years after my husband disappeared were incredibly hard for me and our two kids
The four years after my husband disappeared were incredibly hard for me and our two kids. Over time, we adjusted to life without him, even though we…
MY FIANCE’S 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER COOKS BREAKFAST & DOES ALL THE CHORES EVERY DAY — I WAS TAKEN ABACK WHEN I FOUND OUT WHY
When my fiancé, Adrian, moved in with me, he brought along his seven-year-old daughter, Amila. I was excited to build a bond with her. She was a…
I FULFILLED MY LATE GRANNY’S LAST WISH TO REBUILD HER HOUSE – FOUND A CELLAR BURIED UNDER IT
“My dear grandsons,” Grandma said softly, her voice fragile as she lay in bed. “Your grandfather built this house for me when we were just starting out….
HE DANCED WITH MY MOM AT THE WEDDING—AND THEN SHE TOLD HIM SOMETHING NONE OF US KNEW
It was a beautiful wedding. My cousin Rylan finally getting married after ten years with Lacey. Everyone was crying before the vows even started. But the moment…
I FOUND A STARVING BABY ON DUTY—AND I COULDN’T JUST WALK AWAY
It was supposed to be a routine day. Patrol the streets, respond to calls, do my job. But nothing prepares you for the moments that break your…
SHE KEPT SAYING “HE’S COMING BACK”—SO I STAYED
I was just grabbing a new lamp after duty for my living room at this little family-owned furniture place off Elm. Not even five minutes in, I…
Boy Goes to Visit Twin Brother’s Grave, Doesn’t Return Home Even at 11 p.m. — Story of the Day
It was a parent’s worst nightmare come true when the Wesenbergs lost their little son Ted one Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, it happened in a place that was…