Homeschool mom teaches kids how to learn
“Some boys were teasing her, making fun of her, and encouraging her to say things she didn’t want to say. We knew it would probably get worse in junior high than it was in fifth grade....
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Actor coming to grips with getting ‘geeky’ roles
“After doing some acting in high school and then with Baytown Little Theater, I got a chance to work as an extra in an episode of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger.’ From there I got another opportunity and...
Jehovah’s Witnesses try out a new approach
“We’re community volunteers trying to help people make better citizens of themselves, with a spiritual side, of course. “Jehovah’s Witnesses usually go door to door. They’ve been doing it for 100-and-some years. We just started this...
She gets a ‘wonderful peace’ from volunteering
“I’ve been a people person all of my life. I attribute that to the love God has placed in my heart. “I use my gifts to volunteer at the hospital. After my shift at the front...
Despite living in poverty, she loved her childhood
“There were nine of us children growing up, and we lived in poverty. In our community (Liberty, Texas), families were very close-knit. When one had an abundance of food, they shared it with everybody else. We...
‘Painful’ to watch as 5-year-old son nearly drowned
“Our son almost drowned when he was 5. We were kneeboarding in the Colorado River, and he fell into the water. That sort of thing happens a lot. But this time, the board slipped onto his...
Six miscarriages later, ‘blessed’ to have children
“My husband, Victor, and I have been married for 28 years. I was 14 when I met him. We lost six children together. The first one was born dead. Then we went to 6½ months, 4...
She teaches self-rescue swimming lessons for kids
“My husband and daughter did the daddy-and-me swim class when she was young. I remember him putting her under water. I freaked out. I had a hard time with it, feeling anxious with children and their...
Dog helps student keep anxiety issue in check
“I have severe anxiety and depression. I’ve had anxiety for most of my life, and then I had this really bad breakup. I also was feeling a lot of stress about finishing in the top 10...
Personal trainer is good at motivating people
“I’m a full-time personal trainer. I’ve always had a passion for fitness. But I didn’t realize this was something I wanted to pursue until I got out of basic training with the Army National Guard. “While...
