Stories that changed our lives

Archive for March, 2009

Analecia’s Eyes

I have to be honest: it was a little hard to look her in the eye when she was pouring out her heart to me. I felt weak, helpless, and I felt the sting of injustice in a whole new level; it was as if I was seeing my life for the first time from […]

March 29th, 2009
Topic: Newsletter

Luke, The Motivational Speaker

Have you ever met someone who leaves you feeling like your life is much richer because you have met them? Someone who unknowingly inspires you to dream bigger and to look at life from a different angle? I had seen him around the garbage dump for the past 2 years, but not thought much of […]

March 22nd, 2009
Topic: 52, Newsletter

The Secrets the Bridge Holds

I am not sure what I would do in her situation. What lesser of the inevitable evils would I choose to fall prey to? Would I have the strength of resolve to be able to choose anything better than she did? Is it possible that had I been her that day and she had been […]

March 15th, 2009
Topic: Newsletter

The Moment of Grace

It takes many people to accomplish what we do in our organization. Most days of my life, I am in awe of the quality of people I have the privilege to work alongside of: people who recognize that their lives are purposeful and valuable, people who recognize that the only thing that is truly ours […]

March 8th, 2009
Topic: 52, Newsletter

Freedom’s Responsibility

In Northern Thailand, there is an incredible group of people who have inspired our Hero Holiday program to partner with them to help to make a difference in the world in which they find themselves. The organization is a combination of children’s homes, drop-in centres to combat trafficking, as well as outreach programs and therapy. […]

March 1st, 2009
Topic: 52, Newsletter