tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17255717124889037922024-03-13T11:20:46.138-07:00Kindness :) It Matters!In a world filled with bad news, tragedy, and unkindness, we want to promote the GOOD AND KIND things people do for others.Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-88882876683793004462013-01-19T09:04:00.000-08:002013-01-19T09:04:09.287-08:00Is Winning All That Counts?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Is winning all that counts? Are you absolutely sure about that?<br /> <br /> Very little has been said about this…..<br /> <br /> On December 2, Basque athlete Iván Fernández Anaya was competing in a cross-country race in Burlada, Navarre. He was running second, s<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">ome distance behind race leader Abel Mutai - bronze medalist in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the London Olympics. <br /> <br /> As they entered the finishing straight, he saw the Kenyan runner - the certain winner of the race - mistakenly pull up about 10 meters before the finish, thinking he had already crossed the line.<br /> <br /> Fernández Anaya quickly caught up with him, but instead of exploiting Mutai's mistake to speed past and claim an unlikely victory, he stayed behind and, using gestures, guided the Kenyan to the line and let him cross first.<br /> <br /> Ivan Fernandez Anaya, a Basque runner of 24 years who is considered an athlete with a big future (champion of Spain of 5,000 meters in promise category two years ago) said after the test,<br /> "But even if they had told me that winning would have earned me a place in the Spanish team for the European championships, I wouldn't have done it either. I also think that I have earned more of a name having done what I did than if I had won. And that is very important, because today, with the way things are in all circles, in soccer, in society, in politics, where it seems anything goes, a gesture of honesty goes down well."<br /> <br /> He said at the beginning, "Unfortunately, very little has been said of the gesture. And it's a shame. In my opinion, it would be nice to explain to children, so they do not think that sport is only what they see on TV: violent kicks in abundance, posh statements, fingers in the eyes of the enemy ..."<br /> </span></div>
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Very little has been said about this…..
On December 2, Basque athlete Iván Fernández Anaya was competing in a cross-country race in Burlada, Navarre. He was running second, some distance behind race leader Abel Mutai - bronze medalist in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the London Olympics.
As they entered the finishing straight, he saw the Kenyan runner - the certain winner of the race - mistakenly pull up about 10 meters before the finish, thinking he had already crossed the line.
Fernández Anaya quickly caught up with him, but instead of exploiting Mutai's mistake to speed past and claim an unlikely victory, he stayed behind and, using gestures, guided the Kenyan to the line and let him cross first.
Ivan Fernandez Anaya, a Basque runner of 24 years who is considered an athlete with a big future (champion of Spain of 5,000 meters in promise category two years ago) said after the test,
"But even if they had told me that winning would have earned me a place in the Spanish team for the European championships, I wouldn't have done it either. I also think that I have earned more of a name having done what I did than if I had won. And that is very important, because today, with the way things are in all circles, in soccer, in society, in politics, where it seems anything goes, a gesture of honesty goes down well."
He said at the beginning, "Unfortunately, very little has been said of the gesture. And it's a shame. In my opinion, it would be nice to explain to children, so they do not think that sport is only what they see on TV: violent kicks in abundance, posh statements, fingers in the eyes of the enemy ..."
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Click <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566351/Kindness-of-Arizona-high-school-QB-Carson-Jones-and-teammates-has-gone-viral.html?pg=1">Here</a> to read the full story.Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-24950714363814326322012-09-30T20:37:00.001-07:002012-09-30T20:37:34.917-07:00A Miracle for NathanSaw this today in the newspaper.<br />
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If you were to meet Nathan, you would instantly fall in love with him. Currently 5 years old, he weighs the same as the average 1-year-old at 20 pounds and is 27 inches tall, which is the length of a brand new iMac screen. Apart from his physical trials, Nathan is all personality. He lives with a rare bone condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bones). <br />
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Want to be part of a miracle? Click <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/amiraclefornathan%22">Here</a> to read the full ArticleShaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-1712381757533189512012-08-08T09:53:00.000-07:002012-08-08T09:53:36.818-07:00Lindsey Stirling, AMAZING "hip-hop violinist"It has been a really stressful couple of weeks. It has been depressing to watch the news and search for good news stories amongst all the bad news the past little while. I finally found a few moments to myself today and happened upon a news story about Lindsey Stirling. She has taken her talent of playing the violin and turned it into something good and fun to watch.<br />
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It was so nice to destress and read about something good in the news!!<br />
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To read the full article on her click <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865560302/BYUs-hip-hop-violin-sensation-stomps-to-astounding-110-million-YouTube-views.html">HERE</a>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-28824062391744758642012-07-10T19:27:00.000-07:002012-07-10T19:27:21.950-07:00Little Ray of SunshineThe last little while there has been a lot of sad and depressing things in the news so it has been hard to check the newspaper for good news stories. The other day I found 2 good news stories and that made me happy to find these little rays of sunshine amidst all the dark clouds of sad news.<br />
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The first article is about a family with identical twin girls that both have down syndrome and now find out they both have cancer. To make matters worse, the dad lost his job so now they are struggling to pay for all the medical bills. They decided to ask for help through an online fundraiser. They were hoping to raise $1,000-$2,000 instead good samaritans all over the world helped them raise over $25,000. That made me so happy to see total strangers willing to help out a struggling family.<br />
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After overcoming a battle with stage 3 colon cancer, Mark Aulger, 52, was suddenly diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), an often-terminal scarring of the lungs that obstructs the flow of oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. At the time of Mark’s prognosis, his wife, Diane, was carrying their unborn child. On January 16, 2012, Mark’s pulmonologist estimated that Mark had only five or six days left to live.<br />
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Having surpassed 37 weeks of pregnancy, Diane’s OB/GYN determined that baby Savannah’s lungs were developed, and Diane elected to schedule an induction at 38 weeks, so Mark could see his infant daughter before his time ran out. Savannah was born on January 18, shortly before Mark slipped into a coma. Five days after Savannah’s birth, Mark passed away, holding his newborn daughter in his arms.<br />
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Three months after Mark's untimely death, <a href="http://thedoctorstv.com/videolib/init/6606" target="_blank">Diane joined <em>The Doctors</em></a> to share her story of perseverance, hardship and lost love. Donations to help Diane and her five children can be made by clicking the <a href="https://drphilfoundation.org/donate">DONATE NOW</a> button below. For more on Diane's tragic story visit <a href="http://thedoctorstv.com/main/show_synopsis/973?section=synopsis" target="_blank">thedoctorstv.com</a>. <br />
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Click <a href="http://drphilfoundation.org/diane-aulger">HERE</a> to read more<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">To read the rest of the story click <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865557225/A-love-story-Triathlon-first-then-wedding-marks-couples-lifelong-race-together.html?pg=1">HERE</a></span></em>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-10366928553926479002012-06-05T15:16:00.001-07:002012-06-05T15:16:27.603-07:00Kindness in a Track RaceWhen I heard about the act of kindness this young girl performed in her track race, I was amazed and overcome with emotion. What a wonderful act of kindness!<br />
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Meghan Vogel might have won the state title for the 1600 meter race, but the track star is probably receiving more attention for her extraordinary act of kindness toward another competitor. <br />
After winning her event on Saturday, the Ohio teen was participating in the 3200 meter race when competitor <a href="http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/springfield-oh-sports/high-school-sports/wls-state-champ-lends-a-helping-hand--1385613.html" target="_hplink">Arden McMath fell just meters from the finish line</a>, the <em>Springfield News-Sun</em> reports. <br />
Vogel soon came to her aid, carrying the fallen runner to the end of the track, where she guided her across the finish line -- ahead of herself.<br />
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Click<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/05/meghan-vogel-ohio-track-star-carries-runner-video_n_1570857.html"> HERE</a> to read the full story.Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-24036503418453222072012-03-24T07:48:00.000-07:002012-03-24T07:48:38.766-07:00Community comes together to help family of 6-year-old killed while crossing the streetStudents and faculty at Whittier Elementary School are heartbroken by the loss of 6-year-old Ambrosia Amalatitoda .<br />
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The little girl was hit while crossing State Street at about 1500 South on March 14, and died the next day. As a way to help students deal with the tragedy the school organized a donation drive for her funeral expenses Friday.<br />
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On a cart, a picture of Ambrosia is surrounded by signs of caring along with buckets of spare change and envelopes filled with dollar bills. Dozens of her classmates came forward with money from their piggy banks and their pocket change to help Ambrosia's family. Parents, teachers, and students donated more than $1,000.<br />
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This was a hard article to read because I have a 6 year old and I can only imagine the heartache this poor family is going through. I was happy to see how people are reaching out to help them.<br />
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To read the full article in the<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865552791/Salt-Lake-community-comes-to-together-to-help-family-of-6-year-old-killed-while-crossing-the-street.html"> Deseret News click HERE</a>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-56948336071421812082012-03-18T20:59:00.000-07:002012-03-18T20:59:49.749-07:00People reach out to a Family who experiences 2 LossesI was amazed at this blog I found a couple of weeks ago. First because of what had happened to their family--first their 10 year old son passed away and then 3 months later the dad passed away. I can't even imagine the pain and sorrow their family must be going through. I've been following her blog and I was so impressed that a bunch of people in their community volunteered their time and services to completly finish their unfinished yard for them. They added special touches like a remembrance garden. This is truly Kindness in Action! To read about them click <a href="http://lisajking.blogspot.com/2012/03/backyard-blitz.html">HERE</a>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-41045975792270374012012-03-05T06:31:00.000-08:002012-03-05T06:31:19.750-08:00Week 40--Kindness Challenge--March 5<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Memorize the following quote this week: </span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> <u><span style="font-size: x-large;">No Act of Kindness, No Matter How Small, is ever wasted!</span></u>--Aesop</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">You Made it to the end of the 40 Week Kindness Challenge!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Now don't let it stop here--continue to do acts of kindness every week!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">This is ending 4 days before my daughter Janessa's 2nd Angel Birthday. It is a time of sadness and remembering for me. I miss my daughter so very much, but, I will forever be grateful that mixed into my sad memories are happy memories of the kind acts that were done for us from people who showed their love for us and Janessa through their kindness.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia;">Studies have shown that seeing acts of kindness and hearing about acts of kindness increases your serotonin levels.</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-73832534885750567922012-02-13T05:43:00.000-08:002012-02-13T05:43:21.740-08:00Week 37--Kindness Challenge--Feb. 13<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Leave encouraging comments on blogs you read this week.</span><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial;"><3 Make it a day of Kindness! <3</span></div>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-50178671840165002512012-02-06T06:03:00.000-08:002012-02-06T06:03:36.611-08:00Week 36--Kindness Challenge Feb. 6<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Don't raise your voice in anger at anyone this week.</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-29540221185091219502012-01-30T06:08:00.000-08:002012-01-30T06:08:06.769-08:00Week 35--Kindness Challenge January 30<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Open the door or hold the door open for someone at the store, church, school, etc.</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-50094119914689930312012-01-23T06:13:00.000-08:002012-01-23T06:13:09.758-08:00Week 34--Kindness Challenge January 23<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Hand write some "snail mail" letters to grandparents, other family members, or friends you haven't seen in a while.</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-25034396261828078682012-01-16T06:10:00.000-08:002012-01-16T06:10:17.315-08:00Week 33--Kindness Challenge January 16th<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Choose to remain silent when someone offends you or does something you don't like.</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-28107232378477339932012-01-09T05:30:00.000-08:002012-01-09T05:30:48.872-08:00Week 32--Kindness Challenge January 9th<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Forgive someone this week.</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-9185150508651151562012-01-02T06:02:00.000-08:002012-01-02T06:02:10.126-08:00Week 31--Kindness Challenge Jan. 2<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Happy New Year! This week find 5 thoughts on Kindness and share them with someone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Because that's what kindness is. It's not doing something for someone else because they can't, but because you can. ~Andrew Iskander</span><br />
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Struggle is no stranger in the life of Mandi Shaw. The 47-year-old Kearns woman has spent her life dealing with severe, debilitating birth defects. And in recent years, heart problems have rendered her permanently disabled and unable to work. She has only 20 percent of normal cardiac capacity.<br />
In 2010, her husband died from cancer. Now, her only income is a small disability check.<br />
Shaw is far behind on the mortgage payments on her small home of nearly 20 years, and she has little prospect of ever catching up. Cortney Shaw works two jobs to pay the mortgage for her and her mother. <br />
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I know that times are tough financial for most of us, but if we all donated let's say $12 in honor of 2012 it would help out this family so much.<br />
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<div>(1) Using Paypal, send to <a href="mailto:Mandishouse@gmail.com">Mandishouse@gmail.com</a></div><div> </div><div>(2) You can call the Mortgage Rep (Stacey) at 801-288-3154.</div><br />
<div>(3) Sending check, make it out to "Mandi Shaw, Help Save my Mortgage".</div><br />
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<div>(3) Discover Card has a feature where money can be sent, at no charge. Go to Discovercard.com and look for the tab "Send Money". Use <a href="wlmailhtml:{899E50BF-A45E-4CDF-8E17-6562E7629005}mid://00000042/!x-usc:mailto:Mandishouse@gmail.com">Mandishouse@gmail.com</a> to send donation.</div><br />
<div>Contact Ron at <a href="wlmailhtml:{899E50BF-A45E-4CDF-8E17-6562E7629005}mid://00000042/!x-usc:mailto:mandishouse@gmail.com">mandishouse@gmail.com</a> or call 801-553-9797 with questions.</div>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-52288177226364406402011-12-26T08:41:00.000-08:002011-12-26T08:41:28.339-08:00Week 30--Kindness Challenge--Dec. 26<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Smile at someone everyday this week.</span> </span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-27380585030208968762011-12-22T06:24:00.000-08:002011-12-22T06:24:32.167-08:00Delivering ChristmasOne of the things I like about November and December is that it is a lot easier to find good news and kindness news stories. I posted a couple weeks ago about a police officer who held a ladies hand after she was involved in an accident. Well, this article continues the story and tells about how the community has reached out to her family and provided Christmas for her kids.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705396232/Radio-station-listeners-deliver-Christmas-for-family-of-woman-who-was-injured-trapped-under-a-bus.html">HERE</a> to read the full articleShaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-67313330847541209562011-12-17T08:43:00.000-08:002011-12-17T08:43:41.591-08:00Week 29--Kindness Challenge--Dec. 19<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Do an act of random kindness for a stranger this week.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(I'm posting this early because I won't be around a computer for the next couple of days.)</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725571712488903792.post-68457824267403549372011-12-15T15:13:00.000-08:002011-12-15T15:13:36.352-08:00Making a Difference 1 Act of Kindness at a TimeI have been a little depressed the past couple of weeks so I was really happy to find this "good news" story in the paper this morning. It really touched my heart and reminded me that this is what the Christmas Spirit is all about "Loving, Caring, and Helping our fellow man or woman in any way that we can".<br />
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For nine years, West Valley police officer Kevin Peck has protected and served the citizens of his city by trying to keep the streets safe from the criminal element. But on Monday, as Peck responded to an accident scene, it wasn't with his gun or handcuffs that he served the community. Rather it was with a simple gesture of holding a hand, and providing thoughtful words and a listening ear.<br />
<div class="sidebar"><div class="sidebar-photo"><div class="photo-credit"> </div></div></div>Peck was just around the corner when a Utah Transit Authority bus struck 24-year-old Aryann Smith in a crosswalk, pinning her underneath the large vehicle and severely crushing both of her legs. He was one of the first officers to arrive at the scene.<br />
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As Peck assessed the situation, he quickly found out the woman had suffered severe injuries. The tall officer crawled underneath the bus himself to take the woman's pulse. But after he grabbed her hand, he didn't let go until fire crews were eventually able to lift the bus off of her and pull her out.<br />
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To read the full article click <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705395836/I-told-her-I-would-stay-says-officer-who-crawled-under-bus-to-comfort-pinned-victim.html?pg=1">HERE</a>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080029953754808441noreply@blogger.com0