Change Maker (2025)

08/05/2025

Battling cancer was easier than looking for a job.

Why? Let me tell me what happened to me today.

My hair has never grown back correctly since battling cancer the second time.

I wear a headdress everywhere I go because I am embarrassed by the way my hair looks.

The only people that have seen me without it have been my husband, my immediate family, and my doctors.

I knew what I was capable of and what kind of person I am. I knew I was strong. I knew I was kind to the lady that sat next to me that talked incessantly, only because she had no other social support to lend a listening ear. She is the sole reason I went to treatment when I didn't want to go; because she had no other support.

This isn't the same type of behavior companies are showing.

I knew every time I sat in the chemo chair, 4 days a week, that I was either losing or winning the battle, but I was kind to others and trying my hardest.

The first time I went to the grocery store after 2 years of treatment, I was 93 pounds. Someone whispered, "Does she know she isn't even going to eat that food she's buying?"

That day will stick with me.

Today, 1-31-2023 will also stick with me.

Today, I had an interview with a company that did not end their zoom meeting before they began to talk with each other.

"She had a head cap on, did she know she was in an interview?"

"She would look more professional if she showed her hair. I can't tell what color her hair is."

Do you know my hair is uneven? Do you know I have bald spots? Do you know I am embarrassed to show anyone what I've gone through? Do you know my hair looks less professional if I don't wear a head cap?

I wouldn't ghost myself. I would show up and show out as my best self each day. I knew I wasn't the type of business owner to send generic emails or steal my business ideas after 4 interviews and promote a customer service motto but internally, act discreetly in poor human practices.

Cheers to the unkind folks out there. You are helping us kind folks realize how important we are to others and how important our purpose remains.

Today is the last day I will wear anything to hide my history. I will wear my history with appreciation.

My pride is hurt but I learned a valuable lesson in self-love today. ❤

Credit: Anonymous

06/05/2025

“Today is my 89th birthday.
My name is Joseph, and I am sitting here, in a retirement home, with a plate of dumplings in front of me. I don't know who made these for me, nor who will wish me a happy birthday today. I have three kids but haven't seen them in a long time. They brought me here telling me it was for my own good, but time goes by, and the phone does not ring.
I am not angry, I am sad.
Sad because, deep in my heart, I never stopped loving them, despite their absence. Sad because I don’t ask for much: just a hug, a word, a “Happy Birthday, Dad. ”
I just wish somebody would remember me today.
If you’re reading this message, give me a thought. Not because you know me, but because even a stranger can bring some warmth where there is silence.
At my age, you live on memories and hope.
And today, my hope is that this message gets to the hearts of those who have forgotten to value affection, before it is too late. ”
❤️ To all the dads and grandfathers that have been left alone, best wishes. You are loved, even if sometimes they don't tell you. ❤️

05/05/2025

A homeless man walked into Roosters, sat down, and ordered a Coke. When the waitress asked if he wanted anything to eat, he said, “Sorry, I can only afford a Coke and a dollar tip for you.” Before the waitress could offer him food, a young boy sitting nearby came over. He sat down, talked to the man, asked how he was doing, then grabbed the menu and said, “I have money, so pick something to eat, and I’ll buy it for you.”

The man didn’t want to seem like he needed help, so he said no. That’s when the waitress stepped in and said, “Sir, I’ll buy you anything you want, too.” They both encouraged him for a few minutes, and finally, he agreed to get a small order of wings.

The takeaway? The kindness and positivity we love about America are still here, alive and well!

04/05/2025

Hello, everyone. I would like to share a significant story from my childhood that highlights the importance of creativity and resilience in overcoming challenges. One of my most treasured memories centers around my father and the deep bond we forged during difficult times. For a considerable portion of my early life, we lived in a modest trailer park, often relying on soup kitchens for our meals, particularly during the Thanksgiving holiday, when traditional feasts were out of reach.
One summer afternoon, when I was approximately eight years old, my friends and I were filled with excitement and anticipation, eager to immerse ourselves in a game of baseball. However, we faced a considerable challenge—we lacked both a bat and a ball, essential equipment for our game.
In that moment of disappointment, my father, noticing our dismay, exclaimed with enthusiasm, “Please hold on a moment!” He promptly entered our trailer and returned with a crumpled newspaper, a roll of durable duct tape, and an old axe handle. The handle was smooth and sturdy, a remnant from a tool long forgotten, but it was perfect for our purpose.
With a beaming smile, he demonstrated a remarkable display of ingenuity. He skillfully shaped the newspaper into a makeshift ball, wrapping it securely with duct tape to enhance its durability. Then, he handed us the axe handle with confidence, stating, “Here you go. This will work perfectly for our game.”
That seemingly simple moment evolved into one of the most joyous baseball games I ever experienced, filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a sense of triumph over adversity. The creativity and resourcefulness my father demonstrated that day left a lasting impression on me. Looking back now, I realize how much we struggled during those times, yet my father's unwavering love and imaginative problem-solving consistently guided us through. Each day, I think of him and carry a profound gratitude for the happiness and resilience he instilled in my life. His ability to turn a challenging situation into a memorable experience has inspired me to approach obstacles with a similar mindset.
✅ Life isn't about having everything — it's about making the most of what you have, with love, creativity, and heart. ⏸
Credit goes to the respective owner ( respect🫡).

03/05/2025

There truly are some beautiful souls out there. My mum passed away 50 years ago when I was just 11 years old but not a day goes by when she’s not in my thoughts. She was buried in our hometown of Orange NSW despite us having moved to Qld. Over the years I have only been able to visit a few times and now with extremely limited mobility it’s even harder. A lovely lady named Tracy was putting flowers on random graves when she visited her brother at the cemetery. I asked if she’d lay a flower for mum from us. She very kindly did so. Means the world to me.

Credit: Sue Hancock

02/05/2025

Credit: Marquis Hines

We got a call to check on a 92-year-old woman. Sometimes she walks up and down the road and forgets where she is. Sometimes she leaves her door open, then forgets she did, and thinks she’s locked out.

Her neighbors called us. They said she forgets a lot and her hands were freezing cold when they brought her inside to warm up.

We went to her house. She has two sons, but they don’t really come around. Her fridge was almost empty—just milk and some old lemonade. The only food she had was a bag of Cheerios. Her house hadn’t been cleaned in a while.

She asked us something simple:
“Why don’t my boys bring me food or check on me?”
And then she said, “I just want a couple sandwiches or something so I’m not hungry.”

So we left—quietly, without saying anything—and went to the store.

We got her a rotisserie chicken, sandwich stuff that could last a couple weeks, chunky soups, chips, meat, and water.

We knocked on her door again, and when she saw the bags of food, her face lit up. She was smiling and shocked that someone actually cared.

Being an officer isn’t always about chasing bad guys.
Sometimes it’s about reminding someone they matter.

Like I’ve always said:
“Changing lives, one smile at a time.”

01/05/2025

This past weekend, police officers were called to check on a theft.
When they arrived, they found out that a 14-year-old boy had his birthday gift stolen — a lawn mower. The officers learned that this young man uses the mower to cut grass for elderly people in his neighborhood, and he does it all for free. That touched their hearts, and they wanted to help him.
So, a group of officers from the west side pitched in money. Officer Seibert went to Lowe’s and bought a brand-new lawn mower and a gas can for the boy.
The photo of the moment was shared on Evansville Watch, and that’s how many people heard the story. The Evansville Police Department has many kind officers who don’t look for attention, but sometimes their good deeds are too special not to share.
Thank you, Officer Seibert and Officer Siegel, for showing us the kind of caring people we have protecting our community.

30/04/2025

When you lose your wallet somewhere, you can pretty much kiss that wallet, and anything that was in it, goodbye. But 20-year-old Hunter Shamatt had a Good Samaritan watching out for him. Hunter was on his way to his sister’s wedding in Las Vegas recently and realized far too late that he had lost his wallet on his flight from Omaha. That wallet had his ID, $60 in cash, a debit card and a signed paycheck.
But just a few days later, after Hunter had arrived back home, he received a package in the mail. Inside it were his wallet and everything he had lost along with it, as well as a little more money.
The package also included a letter with only initials. Through the return address on the package, and with the help of a news station, Hunter and his family were able to track down the kind man who sent him back his wallet.
His mother, Jeannie Shamatt, posted this on her page: “I personally want to thank Todd Brown and his wife for restoring faith that there are amazing people out there, the world is not as grim as it’s being made out to be.”
Todd later said he thought about turning the wallet over to the flight crew but then he decided to handle things himself to make sure it got back to Hunter.
Says Todd: “I saw he was just a kid, 20 years old, he had a paycheck in there, so I figured, ‘Well, he’s doing his best to make ends meet,’ but I was 20 once, and that’s a lot of money for a kid. I imagined what it would be like to get your wallet back, so I added a little bit so he could celebrate.”

Credit: Jeannie Shamatt

29/04/2025

"I got the man. I had his baby. I got the diamond ring. And I'll get his last name too.
I have things that no one else ever will have. Others have things from him that I'll never get, his first kiss, the last dance at homecoming, his past. Others got the boy I fell in love with when I was 15 but was too afraid to say anything to him. But I'm the one who got the man he grew into.
I'm not as beautiful and put-together as I used to be. I wish I had the time to get ready every morning. I love makeup, ask my friends, I have a mini ULTA in my bathroom. And I love having my hair done; but it's in a messy bun everyday and hasn't been colored in nearly 7 months. All the time I could spend getting ready and being beautiful everyday is spent breastfeeding, changing poopy diapers, and wiping spit up off my floors. And since we're being honest, I'm lucky if I get the chance to brush my teeth before noon. But he still kisses me, he still tells me I'm beautiful. He still loves my body, it's not as tight and toned as it used to be after it grew a human. My b***s will never be the same, I used to take so much pride in those girls, but they feed his baby now and he loves me for being so dedicated to giving his baby the best. I tuck my belly into the waistband of my jeans and I wear one piece bathing suits now. But he still loves my body, because he made my body that way. I'm tired, the laundry and dirty dishes are never ending, and I'm ready for bed at 9:00 every night. But he still loves me, he still goes to work to support me and our family, he is still helping me get through nursing school, he still comes home to me, he still chooses me.
If I could go back in time and get his past and claim it as mine, I would. But I can't. I have something better though. I have his future. I have the diamond ring, I have his child and I'll have his future children. Next summer, I'll get his last name. I will always have his heart, and that's something no one will ever take from me. I love that man more than I've ever loved anyone else in my life. He's my soulmate. He's my man."
Credit: Elise Reed ( respect 🫡)🥰🥰

29/04/2025

This wonderful person really turned my son's day around. He was feeling really down about his new glasses. One of the cancer medicines he took during treatment made his eyes need extra care, and his glasses prescription changes a lot. We had just picked up his new pair, but the stronger prescription made him feel dizzy, and they didn’t feel like his old ones. He was pretty upset.

On our way home, I decided to stop by The Home Depot in Mt. Pleasant, MI, to get some paint for my new chicken coop. A kind woman named Debbie helped me choose the paint and then asked if Drew could help her mix it. His face lit up! He walked over to the counter, and Debbie showed him how the paint mixing machine worked. He was so amazed as he watched all the colors pour into the gallon of white paint. “That is SO cool! Mind BLOWN!” he said.

Then, Debbie showed him the paint shaker and let him seal the paint can with a rubber mallet. She even offered him a job when he turns 18 and said she’d work around his college schedule. Drew said “OK!”

While all this was happening, I was smiling from ear to ear and almost crying. Watching Debbie make my son so happy made my whole day. I thanked her so many times. When he’s happy, I’m happy—and she really made our day. Please share!

26/04/2025

In 1999, a 10-year-old boy named Kevin Stephan nearly died after being accidentally hit in the chest with a baseball bat during a school game.

His life was saved by an off-duty nurse in the crowd, Penny Brown, who performed a rescue maneuver on him.

Seven years later, Kevin was working as a waiter at a restaurant when a woman began choking across the room. Kevin rushed to her and performed the Heimlich maneuver, which saved the woman's life.

That woman's name was Penny Brown.

Credit to the Original Owner

21/04/2025

BEST DIVORCE LETTER EVER
Dear Wife,
I’m writing you this letter to tell you that I’m leaving you forever. I’ve been a good man to you for 7 years & I have nothing to show for it. These last 2 weeks have been hell ... Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today and that was the last straw. Last week, you came home and didn’t even notice I had a new haircut, had cooked your favorite meal, and even wore a brand-new pair of silk boxers. You ate in 2 minutes and went straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps. You don’t tell me you love me anymore; you don’t want s*x or anything that connects us as husband & wife. Either you’re cheating on me or you don’t love me anymore; whatever the case, I’m gone.
Your EX-Husband
PS don’t try to find me. Your SISTER, Carla, & I are moving away to West Virginia together! Have a great life!
Dear Ex-Husband
Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter. It’s true you & I have been married for 7 years, although a good man is a far cry from what you’ve been. I watch my soaps so much because they drown out your constant whining and griping, too bad that doesn’t work. I DID notice when you got a haircut last week, but the 1st thing that came to mind was ‘You look just like a girl!’ Since my mother raised me not to say anything if I can’t say something nice, I didn’t comment. And when you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY SISTER, because I stopped eating pork 7 years ago. About those new silk boxers, I turned away from you because the $49.99 price tag was still on them, and I prayed it was a coincidence that my sister had just borrowed $50 from me that morning. After all of this, I still loved you & felt we could work it out. So, when I hit the lotto for 10 million dollars, I quit my job & bought us 2 tickets to Jamaica. But when I got home you were gone ... Everything happens for a reason, I guess. I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won’t get a dime from me. So take care.
Your Free and Rich EX-Wife
PS … I hope you and my SISTER have a great life.
By-The-Way, did she tell you her name use to be 'Carl' before her operation?....

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