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Sisters – Monroe Journal – July 9, 2020

Sisters – Monroe Journal – July 9, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Sep 7, 2020 | Adversity, Against the Odds, Rising Above Circumstances

October 1, 1987 – Salem Hospital – Salem, Illinois: The baby was born without legs. Her Romanian-immigrant parents were shocked and overwhelmed. There was no money or insurance to raise a handicapped child, so they abandoned the baby in the hospital. The following...
Grandfather – Monroe Journal – July 2, 2020

Grandfather – Monroe Journal – July 2, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Aug 31, 2020 | Adversity, Finding Hope, Tests and Trials

July 2000 – Amsterdam, Holland: Maemae Mincaye stood at the podium at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Conference. With more than 11,000 attendees from 209 countries, it was the largest event ever of its kind. Mincaye’s Macaw headdress, pig-tooth necklace and the large...
The Journey – Monroe Journal – April 9, 2020

The Journey – Monroe Journal – April 9, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 29, 2020 | Adversity, Against the Odds, Finding Hope, Limitless Possibilities, Uncategorized

March 3, 1887 – Tuscumbia, Alabama: It would prove to be the most important day of 7-year-old Helen’s life. It was the day the 20-year-old teacher arrived from Boston, Massachusetts – the day Helen began her journey out of a prison of silence and darkness into a world...
Bart’s Song – Monroe Journal – May 7, 2020

Bart’s Song – Monroe Journal – May 7, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 22, 2020 | Adversity, Chasing Your Dream, Tests and Trials

April 2001 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, Tennessee: Bart stood backstage at the historic auditorium. One of his Christian music heroes, Amy Grant, was singing his song, I Can Only Imagine. After singing the chorus, she called him on stage to sing the song with her....
From Skinny Sophomore to G.O.A.T. – Monroe Journal – April 28, 2020

From Skinny Sophomore to G.O.A.T. – Monroe Journal – April 28, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 15, 2020 | Adversity, Never Lose Heart, Perserverance

November 1978 – Wilmington, North Carolina: The basketball player universally acknowledged as the greatest of all time (GOAT) almost quit the game as a skinny 15-year-old. He thought about it; he talked to his father about it, but he didn’t. He stuck it out. He had...
Marathon of Hope – Monroe Journal – April 16, 2020

Marathon of Hope – Monroe Journal – April 16, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | May 12, 2020 | Adversity, Courage, Determination Despite the Odds

March 4, 1977 – West Minster, British Columbia: Terry Fox’s x-ray results were back, and the doctor had asked to share the news face-to-face. Rolly Fox drove his son to the appointment with orthopedic surgeon Michael Piper. Neither of them spoke during the 30-minute...
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