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Category: inspiring

Today, I met a skier at the 11,053 foot peak of Mammoth Mountain in Northern California. He caught me gazing off the mountainside into the distance and said, “Life sure is a gift, isn’t it?” When I turned around to acknowledge him, I realized he only had one leg. MMT

#5512 (0) - Mar 11, 2010 by marc - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (142) - No, that made me sleepy. (5)

Today, for some reason the register at my local supermarket would not let my check go through. When I asked to see the manager, the cashier came to my side of the counter and swiped her own credit card. She said, "Honey, I see you in here all the time. Pay me back when you get the chance. I trust you." MMT

#5391 (3) - Mar 8, 2010 by Thaela - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (676) - No, that made me sleepy. (16)

Today, I clung to my mother’s hand as her life peacefully faded. And I felt like her passing was akin to the ending of a fine novel - a story I will never forget. MMT

#5374 (0) - Mar 6, 2010 by Celeb - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (417) - No, that made me sleepy. (62)

Today, I sat in class with my head down for most of the period. My teacher asked me to stay behind. I thought I was in trouble for not paying attention. Instead he said, “If you ever need someone to talk to, you know where to find me.” I intend to take him up on his offer tomorrow. MMT

#5359 (2) - Mar 5, 2010 by nerdlogy - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (708) - No, that made me sleepy. (26)

Today, even though I never got to physically experience it with you, as I looked out over the ocean waves as the sun slowly set, I smiled because I somehow felt closer to you than I have in the six months since your passing. MMT

#5305 (1) - Mar 1, 2010 by jon - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (457) - No, that made me sleepy. (34)

Today, my mom is a healthy 54 year old who successfully owns and operates a popular bakery downtown – a goal she had all her life. 15 years ago she was diagnosed with cancer. In the face of death, she quit her store clerk job, opened the bakery, started chemo therapy, and succeeded on all fronts. MMT

#5241 (1) - Feb 27, 2010 by farfar - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (665) - No, that made me sleepy. (22)

Today, despite my parent's racist beliefs, I married my best friend. And I know with all my heart that it's the best decision I've ever made. MMT

#5213 (2) - Feb 25, 2010 by Lumi - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (603) - No, that made me sleepy. (57)

Today at 7AM, I pulled over on my way to work to help a lady change a flat tire. At 4PM, she saved my life when she randomly saw me downtown and yanked me backwards out of a crosswalk as a car ran the red light. MMT

#5206 (1) - Feb 24, 2010 by Ted - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (973) - No, that made me sleepy. (28)

Today, I was jogging in Central Park when this lady started screaming for help. Her husband was having a heart attack. I ran over and checked his pulse. He didn't have one. I gave him CPR and got his heart beating before the paramedics arrived. I've done some bad things in my life, but today I saved a life. MMT

#5162 (4) - Feb 22, 2010 by kyle - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (955) - No, that made me sleepy. (39)

Today, I realized how hard my mother has worked since my father died - working two jobs just to put me through college and give me everything I need. I always complain to her about my problems, and she always listens, but she has never once complained to me about anything. MMT

#5114 (2) - Feb 19, 2010 by anonymous - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (734) - No, that made me sleepy. (26)

Today, even after all of the stress and tears his father put us through, he is the happiest kid I’ve ever met, and the only reason I get up in the morning. MMT

#5107 (1) - Feb 18, 2010 by MySon - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (448) - No, that made me sleepy. (48)

Today at the gym I saw the chubby girl from my high school that I used to tease. She is beautiful now, and in much better shape than me. MMT

#5100 (6) - Feb 17, 2010 by meg - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (825) - No, that made me sleepy. (61)

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