Connecting the Dots

A stranger’s bold move in a Paris cathedral

A friend told me a story recently that stuck with me. Would I make the same bold move a stranger did for my friend, for someone I had never met and would likely never see again? Would you?

Hear the story and judge for yourself!

We all walk through life with challenges – some visible, some not. In 2026, let’s take the opportunities we have to make it a little easier for each other. Those little things seem small but mean the world in the moment!

Impact Heroes

Everything’s Better with Cake

Maria was moved to tears when her neighbors, the Delgado family, surprised her with a birthday cake for her 80th birthday. She lives alone, so they wanted to make her “feel extra speical.” They even sang happy birthday and Maria made a wish as she blew out her candles!

Nancy Delgado sums it up best: “One small gesture can bridge gaps and remind someone that they’re not alone, and restore a bit of hope and humanity. I think it’s a way of saying we’re all in this together, even if it’s in the smallest way.”

Click below to see the heartwarming moment she opened the door!

(Photo credit Nancy Delgado/TikTok)

Your Stories

When Others Step Up

Long-term recovery from unexpected eye surgery last fall has left me, at least for the moment, unable to drive, especially at night. As an independent and active person in my 50s, not being able to get myself places has been a hard adjustment.

Yet somehow, my network of nearby family and friends shows up to drive me whenever I need to get somewhere.

I’d prefer to be able to drive myself, if needed, but I’m so grateful others are willing to help me during such a challenging time. I’ll figure out how to return the favor at some point, but right now, I’m learning (with some difficulty!) to be on the receiving end.

Yearning to drive again in the Southeast