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Yamaguchi’s Miracles – Monroe Journal – August 7, 2025
“I have been to the pit of hell twice. I should be dead. Every morning, I give thanks for my miracles.” Tsutomu Yamaguchi 8:15 a.m., August 6, 1945 – Hiroshima, Japan: Tsutomu Yamaguchi was excited. The...
Grandma Gatewood’s Walk – Monroe Journal – July 27, 2025
“I would never have started this trip if I had known how tough it was, but I couldn't and wouldn't quit.” Emma Gatewood Early May 1955 – Gallipolis, Ohio: Emma Gatewood knew her 11 children would not approve of this...
Tommy John’s Surgery – July 24, 2025
“It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the heart. Unknown July 1974 – Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John peppered team orthopedic surgeon...
Jimmy Wayne – Monroe Journal – July 15, 2025
“How it is, isn't how it has to be, it is simply how it is right now. Your possibilities are as limitless as your dreams.” James Richardson 1985 – Pensacola, Florida: At midnight, 13-year-old Jimmy Wayne Barber sat alone in the bus station. Before...
A Refugee’s Story – Monroe Journal – July 10, 2025
When we protect the life we have, we risk relinquishing what God really wants for us, to seize our divine destiny.” Erwin McManus 1973 – South Vietnam: After years of a bloody, unpopular war, the last of the 500,000 U.S. troops left South Vietnam....
Da-duh, Da-duh, Da-duh – Monroe Journal – July 3, 2025
“Every struggle in your life will become a story someday. It will either be a story about how you persevered or a story about why you gave up.” Dave Willis Summer 1974 – Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts: “The damn shark’s broken again,” came a frustrated voice over...
Eddie and Big Red – Monroe Journal – June 26, 2025
“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...
The Golden Arches – Monroe Journal – June 19, 2025
“The two most important requirements for success are: first, being in the right place at the right time, and second, doing something about it.” Ray Kroc 1954 – On the road in Central Missouri: Ray Kroc found a phone booth, stopped, and called the corporate...
Paw Prints – Monroe Journal – June 12, 2025
Paw Prints “If it’s what God called you to do, don’t let anyone discourage you from it.” Tommy Hollenstein March 10, 1985 – Canoga Park, California: It was the kind of beautiful spring afternoon that southern California is known for. After work that day, Tommy...
The Last Man in the Water – Monroe Journal – June 5, 2025
The Last Man in the Water “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine January 13, 1982 – Washington D.C.: There are not many Americans who remember the name...
