My mother's focus on food excellence taught me a valuable lesson: Whatever your goals in life, perform them to the best of your abilities.
That man prompted me to go on and raise thousands of more dollars for the American Heart Association with his simple two-dollar donation. It just goes to show that the smallest kind gestures can make a world of difference in our community.
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How clearly that voice cut into the memory of a little girl for the rest of her life: deep, melodic and instantly soothing… in one word: GRANDMA’S.
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I sometimes call Louie to hear some interesting facts about something he read about and to just hear his voice.
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Despite having a demanding career, my Dad always made time for his family and inspired us to pursue our dreams. He provided both moral and financial support to us along the way.
Grandparents are assets, full of wisdom and history. I have learned so much over the years from talking to elders.
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Some people could not see past the over-decorated yard, but it brought him peace in a world that probably did not make any sense to him after the war.
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Much like her commitment to her faith, her hands and heart were fully committed to working with grace, love and precision.
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What I love most about seniors are their stories. I love to hear about what life was like for them when they were young and to look back at the black and white photos while they joyfully reminisce.
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My grandma Tu was a single mother. She found herself in the middle of the Cultural Revolution in China when it was near impossible for her to find a decent paying job. She left her life behind in China and immigrated to the United States in hopes of securing a better future for her kids.
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As I walked around the other side of some bushes, there was a big, nice fish halfway squirming on the river's shoreline. Alone, I looked around with big shifty eyes excitingly thinking, “so there REALLY is a God!”
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Hearing all these amazing stories has kept me inspired to today to always do what I love and what makes me happy.
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