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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...
Water4Africa – Monroe Journal – May 21, 2020

Water4Africa – Monroe Journal – May 21, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jul 23, 2020 | Finding Hope, Limitless Possibilities, Refusing to Quit

2008 – Edmond, Oklahoma: Steve Stewart, owner of Allied Innovation, LLC, got a call from his old high school buddy, Richard Greenly. Richard knew that Steve’s company created innovative products for the poorest people in third world countries, so Richard had a real...
New Beginnings – Monroe Journal – May 14, 2020

New Beginnings – Monroe Journal – May 14, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Finding Hope, Hanging on to Hope, Never Lose Heart

June 4, 1986 – NCAA Track and Field Championship – Indianapolis, Indiana:  Kathy Ormsby, from North Carolina State, the heavy favorite to win the 10,000-meter race, was in 4th place with a third of the race remaining. Suddenly, she moved to the outside of the track,...
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...
Almost No Cat in the Hat – Monroe Journal – February 27, 2020

Almost No Cat in the Hat – Monroe Journal – February 27, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Mar 30, 2020 | Chasing Your Dream, Finding Hope, Never Give Up

1937 – New York City: Ted Geisel was at the end of his rope. As he walked down Madison Avenue to his apartment, he made a decision. He would burn the manuscript in his apartment incinerator – 27 rejections were enough – his book would not be turned down again. His...
Addictions – Monroe Journal – January 30, 2020

Addictions – Monroe Journal – January 30, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Mar 17, 2020 | Determination Despite the Odds, Finding Hope, Long Shots

February 1, 2004 – Mammoth Mountain – Mammoth Lakes, California: It was another day of crystal meth and snowboarding. Eric was addicted to both. Ignoring the ski patrol’s warning that the mountain was closing because of an approaching blizzard, he planned to make one...
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