Rival gang members in Chicago were tired of the violence. They didn’t even remember what they were fighting about. What they did know is that the neighborhood children needed a place to play. After an 8 month truce, they joined together to help build a playground where their children can play together.
Imagine the possibilities!
What’s YOUR good news? Feel free to share in the comments!
The countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea have been called “sworn enemies” after a border war from 1998 to 2000 left nearly 100,000 dead. Since then, the two countries have been in a tense state verging on war. But that status changed last week as the leaders ushered in “a new era of peace and friendship.” Ethiopia’s new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed “announced the two countries have agreed to reopen embassies and ports and allow flight operations to strengthen diplomatic ties between them.”
You can read more here.
Eight-year-old Maya Merhi from Syria lost her legs as an infant and has been walking on pipes attached to tin cans. But a doctor in Turkey volunteered to help:
I had a feeling this might happen today and wondered if I should wait. But anyway, here it is! All the boys and their coach were rescued from the cave! Thank you to all the heroes and for the one who sacrificed his life. Pray that all the rescuers get out safely.
Good news happens. More is on the way!
Feel free to share yours!
There are multiple stories about people of different faiths and nationalities coming together for iftar, the meal eaten after sunset during the month of Ramadan. To be honest, I don’t know much about this holy time, but I’m learning and very hopeful that people from diverse backgrounds can come together in peace. Seeing this happen means it can happen again. Even when we believe differently, there is common ground. We can find it. Peace is possible.
There’s plenty of good news -Personal, local, or global. Please feel free to share in the comments!
Today, I offer two stories about two men working together:
1. After many years at war, the leaders of North and South Korea met in person for the first time on April 27th and agreed to work together for peace! No matter what happens, this gives me hope that the hardest hearts can become open to peace and healing.
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2. After the accident, Willie Burnman was told he would never never walk or even move his limbs again. But he got a little feeling in his toes. Then he met Jeff, the YMCA intern. Watch what happened:
https://www.wfmynews2.com/video/news/two-men-form-unlikely-but-inspiring-brotherhood/291-8109373
In personal good news, I’m having the bathroom in my parents’ house redone – new tub, new sink, new toilet, new floor! The not so good news is I’ll have limited internet access there, so I won’t be on WP much this week. But the good news in that is, I’m going to work on de-cluttering and writing.
I hope the week brings you good news and sweet surprises!
I’m thinking I need to give myself a little flexibility in my blogging schedule in order to take care of personal business. Today, I just feel like sharing this video and song.
And here’s the same song with the lyrics:
This quote comes from a Hallmark Christmas card I got yesterday. It’s one of the most beautiful cards I’ve ever seen. (Thanks, Linda and Jeff.) I looked up the quote, and all I found was “unknown” and Hallmark Christmas cards. Well, somebody did a good job on it.
Tomorrow, I’ll be driving to 6 hours to pick up my grand daughter and heading back with her Friday for her first overnight visit at grandma’s house! Prayers for our safe travels will be much appreciated. I probably won’t post for a few days, but look forward to checking in at WP when I can.
Please enjoy these Christmas photos I’ve taken over the years. The first two are storefront windows.
My husband made this balloon ornament.
See the deer on the hill? Maybe they’re reindeer!
Palm trees decked out at Brookgreen Gardens
And Happy Holidays,too!
For more information on One-Liner Wednesday, visit Linda Hill at:
https://lindaghill.com/2017/12/20/one-liner-wednesday-so-how-was-your-evening/
I couldn’t pass up Helen’s theme of peace for today’s “Song Lyric Sunday.”
I’ve always felt “Peace Like a River” was an old song. Some sites list it as African American Spiritual. But I’ve also seen John O. Schroeder identified as the author. It feels like a spiritual to me. One nice thing about this song is that it’s easy to learn. Some versions are faster, but I picked a relaxing one for this Sunday afternoon. I hope you enjoy it.
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
2. I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.
3. I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul.
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul.
Lyrics found here.
For more on “Song Lyric Sunday,” and more peace songs, visit:
https://helenswordsoflife.com/2017/10/21/song-lyric-sunday-theme-for-102217/
