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NO WHINING – Monroe Journal – August 24, 2017

NO WHINING – Monroe Journal – August 24, 2017

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Nov 1, 2021 | Against the Odds, Iron-willed, Overcoming Adversity, Rising Above Circumstances

“The greatest thing is to give thanks for everything. He who has learned this knows what it means to live. He has penetrated the whole mystery of life: Giving thanks for everything.”                                           Dr. Albert Schweitzer 1991 – Auburn...
Mama’s Grit – Monroe Journal – September 9, 2021

Mama’s Grit – Monroe Journal – September 9, 2021

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Sep 9, 2021 | Adversity, Overcoming Adversity, Perserverance

1975 – Pelham, Alabama: Young Dabo witnessed things no child should see. Ervil Swinney, his alcoholic father, didn’t always come home at night, and on the nights he did, he often fought with his wife, Carol. Several times the police were called to their home. When...
The Dyslexic Lawyer – Monroe Journal – April 22, 2021

The Dyslexic Lawyer – Monroe Journal – April 22, 2021

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 28, 2021 | Overcoming Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Perserverance

1947 – Sycamore, Illinois: Learning to read was a struggle for young David Boies, and it was exasperating and frustrating for his schoolteacher mother. Because he struggled, his mother assumed he was lazy. Instead of learning to read, David preferred to memorize...
Cabbie’s Advice Saves Career – Monroe Journal – April 8, 2021

Cabbie’s Advice Saves Career – Monroe Journal – April 8, 2021

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 21, 2021 | Chasing Your Dream, Enhanced Perspective, Overcoming Adversity

June 21, 2011 – Petco Park Stadium, San Diego, California: San Diego Padres pitcher Wade LeBlanc listened to the voice mail informing him he was going back to the Padres’ Triple-A team in Tucson, Arizona. It was the eighth time in three years he had been sent down to...
The Father of Gospel Music – Monroe Journal – February 18, 2021

The Father of Gospel Music – Monroe Journal – February 18, 2021

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | May 20, 2021 | Finding Hope, Hanging on to Hope, Overcoming Adversity

August 1932 – St. Louis, Missouri: Thomas stared at the telegram. His young wife Nettie, his rock and inspiration, had died during childbirth. He caught the first train home to Chicago only to discover the baby had died, too. Bitter and heartbroken, he assumed God was...
Mismatched Shoes – Monroe Journal – September 3, 2020

Mismatched Shoes – Monroe Journal – September 3, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Mar 18, 2021 | Adversity, Determination Despite the Odds, Overcoming Adversity

July 15, 1912 – Summer Olympics – Stockholm, Sweden: Someone stole 24-year-old Jim Thorpe’s track shoes after he had completed three of the 10 decathlon events. A frantic search followed without success. U.S. Olympic track coach, Glen Warner, happened to find a...
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