
Since my area is currently under a hurricane warning, I’ve decided to post GNT early in case we lose electricity overnight. Notice I use the word electricity. If we lose electricity, we will still have power, just no lights, TV, internet, or AC, maybe for a while since my neighborhood seems to be low priority on the reconnect list. Maybe I’ll finally get back to playing my guitar. Or maybe Isaias will calm down and we will keep electricity. That would be good news.
Anyway, here’s some good news that’s already happened:
Recent Drop in Premature Births
Since Lockdown, many countries have noticed a significant decrease in premature births. This has been particularly dramatic in Ireland and Denmark where doctors independently noticed the change and started crunching the numbers. Here are some interesting details from The New York Times.
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Regaining Native Land
I’ve found a new source for good news: “The Good Stuff” from CNN. Here’s one of their stories about the Esselen Tribe of northern California who, after 250 years, have finally regained their ancestral land.
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Through Sickness and Health
Between the two of them, Janice and Robert Beecham have recovered from strokes, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and COVID-19. They were recently able to celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary. Here’s their inspiring story from The Good News Network.
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Keepsake Teddy Bear Recovered
Mara Soriano was in the process of moving when someone stole her very special teddy bear containing a recording of her late mother’s voice. After reaching out to her community in British Columbia, a good Samaritan found “Mama Bear,” and returned her to Mara.
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Got good news?
Feel free to share in the comments.
August 3, 2020 at 5:04 pm
It’s always good to see good news 🙂
August 3, 2020 at 9:50 pm
I agree! Thanks, Dan! 🙂
August 3, 2020 at 5:08 pm
Maybe you will play more guitar….
🙂 stay safe and dry!
August 3, 2020 at 9:52 pm
Thanks, Ka! We still have electricity for now, but Yes, I will play that guitar soon, regardless!
August 4, 2020 at 8:30 am
I played my drum briefly today for my daughter. I hope all continues to be well with the storm’s passing through…
August 4, 2020 at 7:37 pm
I bet that was fun drumming. All is well and we only lost electricity for about 14 hours.
August 3, 2020 at 11:08 pm
Wow, great share! Thought I’d pass this along: https://nypost.com/2020/08/02/relief-neurorx-rlf-100-helps-critical-covid-19-patients/
August 4, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Thank you! That’s very good news! The part about the man being treated for lung transplant rejection and having COVID getting off the ventilator with four days of treatment is a wonderful miracle!
August 4, 2020 at 12:01 am
Great news, JoAnna. Here is one you might find uplifting:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/2020/08/this-new-orleans-musician-offers-trumpets-to-kids-in-exchange-for-guns/
August 4, 2020 at 4:35 pm
I love it! Especially the “no questions asked” part. It’s great that the police went along with it.
August 5, 2020 at 10:01 am
What a great trade!
August 4, 2020 at 9:12 am
The Esselen tribe and the Teddy Bear stories are my favourites today.
August 4, 2020 at 9:57 pm
Thanks for the feedback, Derrick! Glad you enjoyed them!
August 4, 2020 at 12:02 pm
Stay safe dear JoAnna! I love how you differentiate between power and electricity here – words are so powerful. Thanks for sharing these wonderfully uplifting stories – I especially like the teddy bear story 🙂 Blessings
August 4, 2020 at 10:20 pm
Thank you, Maria. I really appreciate that you get the difference and that the words we use are important. Saying electricity instead of power hasn’t caught on much, but I have a couple of converts. We got through the hurricane intact. Electricity was lost for less than 24 hours which was better than usual. Blessings to you! 🙂
August 5, 2020 at 12:27 pm
Hehe, I love that you have a couple of converts. Way to go! 🙂 Very happy to hear that you got through the hurricane intact and did not lose ELECTRICITY 🙂 Blessings and much love
August 5, 2020 at 9:30 pm
We actually lost electricity, but it was less than 24 hours, which was good!
August 8, 2020 at 6:37 am
Glad to hear that 🙂
August 4, 2020 at 1:35 pm
I hope you were, and are, okay…
August 4, 2020 at 10:22 pm
Thanks, Eliza. We are okay. Still have limbs to pick up, but no damage to the house. And we only lost electricity for about 14 hours which is good for us.
August 5, 2020 at 7:26 am
I don’t think I can fathom such…
August 5, 2020 at 9:28 pm
Years ago, a hurricane left us without electricity for 2 weeks. One week is more typical. I was very thankful not to have to take a cold shower last night.
August 4, 2020 at 2:13 pm
Be safe.
August 4, 2020 at 10:34 pm
Thanks, Dave. We came through it okay.