Today’s story of significance comes from a woman who is near and dear to my heart. I met Caro years ago in college – she was my teacher in French 101. Although she’s a few years older than me, we hit it off immediately, and over the years have visited each other in multiple continents… Read More Caro: go with the flow
I grew up in the small town of Potosi, Missouri, which is about 100 miles south of St. Louis. In school, I was always involved in choir, band, theater, and that type of thing. After college, I was a music director at a church for seven years, and I’ve been a college professor for the… Read More Kent S: Make your own luck
Hey! I’m Alexandria, but most people just call me Ali. I live in Georgia with my husband and two wild things (aka my sons). Usually I can either be found outdoors with my kiddos, or searching for a moment of quiet. I am a firm believer that a good cup of tea can make a… Read More Ali: The healing process never ends
I was born in a poor family of 10 in Bacolod City, the Philippines. I went to work at an early age to help augment support for the family’s daily needs. My father died when I was 11 years old, making it impossible for most of my siblings to even finish high school. Thus, I… Read More Henly P: enjoy your life
I first met Solenne when she visited my French class in college. I was immediately drawn to her zest for life. She pursues new perspectives, experiences, and opportunities in a way that few people do. In this Story of Significance, she tells us about her experiences hitchhiking, meeting Kurdish guerrilla fighters, and more. Read on… Read More Solenne H: Be curious
Monica is a divorcee who has lived a remarkable life. Rather than becoming bitter or dispirited by the cards life has dealt her, she has chosen to learn and grow from them. Read on for her full story!
I met Cary years ago, at a conference we attended while we were both still in college. We clicked instantly. I still remember showing him some impromptu dance moves in between sessions. Little did I know dance would go on to have such a major impact in his life. Cary tells us about what inspired… Read More Cary T: Learn from others
I first met Jeanine as a fellow expat living in South Korea. Over the years, I’ve watched her kids grow up, and enjoyed the fellowship of her and her family on 3 separate continents. Jeanine tells us of her inter-cultural and multi-ethnic life, the lessons her children have taught her, and her faith that’s sustained… Read More Jeanine B: The ordinary important
This month’s story of significance comes from Ntiusha (pronounced in-tee-yu-sha) Chumanya, a high-schooler in Zambia, Africa. He tells us about his love of drawing, his parents, life lessons, and how he altered his course to find a new path to his dreams. Read on for his full story! My name is Ntiusha Chumanya, and… Read More Ntiusha Chumanya: Keeping the dream when reality hits
I had heard about Mei long before I had the pleasure of meeting her. A co-worker of my husband, he had already told me many stories about her zeal for adventure and passion for travel before we ever clapped eyes on each other. Now that we have officially met, Mei has certainly lived up to… Read More Mei: Give back
