“You are to pay special attention to those who by accident of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.” St. Augustine Labor Day, September 1, 1986 – New York City: Laura Schroff, a 35-year-old USA Today ad executive, had...
“Each year when it’s Triple Crown time, I keep thinking that it should be me again, but you only get a chance like that once in a lifetime.” Eddie Sweat November 12, 1973 – Paris, Kentucky: It was a sad Monday morning for Eddie Sweat. The 34-year-old racehorse...
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 15 January 18, 1988 – Spencer Public Library – Spencer, Iowa: Vicki Myron, the librarian for the farming town’s 11,000 residents, arrived Monday morning at 8 a.m. as she always did. The temperature was -15...
“God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.” Max Lucado 1984 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Night after night, Max sat at his desk working on his book. While he wrote, his...
“You never know what’s in a person’s heart until they are tested. Don’t give up before the miracle.” Fannie Flagg 1980 – New York City: At the height of her acting career, 36-year-old Fannie Flag left Hollywood and moved to New York City...
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia December 10, 1941 – North Platte,...
