Cayden Turner was full of life and had a smile that could light up a room. CINCINNATI — Cayden Turner was full of life and had a smile that could light up a room. “She was my angel here,” her mother, S’keisha Rembert-Wilkerson, said. “Now, she’s more of an angelic angel.” Last Wednesday, the unthinkable…
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Meet the former pastor who helps homeless people in St. Paul find better lives
Andrea Hinderaker leads St. Paul’s Homeless Assistance Response Team. Andrea Hinderaker considered a career in agribusiness. Later, she became a pastor. But after joining Peace House in Minneapolis, Hinderaker said working with people who are homeless “grabbed my heart.” She now leads St. Paul’s Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART), created in late 2021 to address…
A Good Age: At 71, Stevie Abbot has an upbeat story of life with Down syndrome
Stevie Abbot, 71, of Quincy, thrives with Down syndrome thanks to inner joy, his devoted guardian and loving friends in the church community. QUINCY – “I thought you might be interested in the story of my buddy Stevie Abbot from Quincy,” the email began. “He has lived in a group home in Quincy for 40 years. “He’s…
EXCL: Comic Alex Hooper, 37, facing cancer diagnosis with ‘positivity’
After America’s Got Talent former contestant, Alex Hooper, revealed he was diagnosed with cancer, many individuals jumped to offer their well wishes and help, including AGT judge, Howie Mandel. After America’s Got Talent former contestant, Alex Hooper, revealed he was diagnosed with cancer, many individuals jumped to offer their well wishes and help, including AGT…
9 Movies That Help You Appreciate Life, According To Reddit
From Groundhog Day to Good Will Hunting, Redditors have begun debating about which movies helped them. Movies are capable of making audiences feel plenty of different emotions, and one of the most important is an appreciation for life. For example, in Searchlight’s latest drama Not Okay, Zoey Deutsch and Dylan O’Brien star as two pretentious…
On the 25th anniversary of ‘Tuesdays with Morrie,’ the teaching goes on
Publisher after publisher rejected the memoir before Doubleday took a chance in 1997. At its core, the book is about the power of relationship and focusing on others. Mitch Albom was intent on chronicling the Tuesdays he spent with Morrie Schwartz, his favorite college professor who was facing Lou Gehrig’s disease. Albom’s only goal was…
Coming out as gay and autistic, a journey
The fluorescent lights buzz overhead as I sit quietly in the back of the class. I’m buried deep in the rows of identical desks with all my classmates as we watch the teacher in the throngs of an English lecture. Everything is organized and simplified here. My desk is perfectly situated to match my books…
Alton family reunited with Ameren Illinois lineman who helped save their daughter’s life
A stranger coming to the rescue turns a life-threatening situation into a life-saving one. A stranger coming to the rescue turns a life-threatening situation into a life-saving one. In January, an Alton mother was driving her daughter to the doctor’s office to get a vaccine. On the way there, a medical episode forced them off…
Is there life after my son’s death?
Today marks four months since the tragic death of my son Christian. I knew the holidays would be hard, but they were more difficult than I could have imagined. I thought I might be able to come through them a bit refreshed; but instead, I feel more like I did in the days and weeks…