Thursday, January 31, 2008

FROM THE HEART FEBRUARY 6TH, 2008

1. Gracie Mae Makes It Home Again
10-month-old Gracie Mae got zipped into her owner's suitcase, flew from Florida to Texas, and then was discovered after a stranger accidentally grabbed the wrong luggage at baggage claim!!! She's now safely home with her family. Yay!



2. Soothing Homeless Soles
Voluneers at a church in Virginia serve a meal to the homeless every week, and also wash their feet! Here's the link to watch this inspiring video: http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=27bdd4ebbebcb2ba10a0

3. Pennies From Heaven
After 16-year-old Katie Rowland died in a car accident, her family began collecting pennies in her honor. To date, they've raised over $20,ooo to help drill water wells in Africa and save lives.


4. The Birthday Lady
Every day, Diane Heinen writes the names of residents who are having birthdays on the windows of the local service station in Valley Falls, Kansas. You'll never forget a birthday in this town!

5. Tails Of Hope
Kelly Moyer founded Tails of Hope to help find loving homes for animals whose previous owners died or entered care facilities. Here's the link for more info: http://www.tailsofhope.org/

Here's Puddin' Head, one of the kitties that found a new home through Tails of Hope!




And here's beautiful Leo!






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