Stories that changed our lives

Archive for May, 2010

Unexpected Halo

Mason is a normal, nice guy - kind of like the guy next door in suburban Canada. But he is different from that guy in many ways, and in his own words, Mason has been blessed and gifted. So when the opportunity came to be on a Hero Holiday when he was in Grade 9, […]

May 30th, 2010
Topic: FB, 52, Newsletter

Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?

Have you ever met a chicken that hated it’s life? Me neither. But, I have definitely met a lot of chickens that, if I were them, I would hate my life. What is there to love about being a chicken if you live in the developing world? You spend all day dodging […]

May 23rd, 2010
Topic: FB, 52, Newsletter

Have Stilettos, Will Travel

She has a way of making you instantly trust her. Her friends would describe her as consistent, loyal, and most of all, compassionate. Her laughter erupts when you least expect it and she is always quick to lend a hand in absolutely any way possible. She is Italian, loves pasta, panettone, […]

May 8th, 2010
Topic: FB, 52, Newsletter

Water Balloons and Muddy Feet

When her back was against the wall, Alice in Wonderland reminded herself of what her father told her: “I try to believe in six impossible things before breakfast.” In Haiti, trying to believe in six impossible things is not that hard; in fact, the options are quite limitless, as there is […]

May 2nd, 2010
Topic: FB, 52, Newsletter