Meet Wendy Edey - a former Director of Counseling for "Hope Studies Central" - at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta. Yes, there are University courses offered on the subject of "Hope." (more…)
Jones BobNovember 10, 2022
Mackenzee Wittke is a "one-in-a-billion" little girl. "Kenzee," as her family affectionately calls her, was born with a medical condition that has baffled experts from around the world. Her condition is so rare that the "Mackenzee Wittke Syndrome" was named after her. in August 2022, Kenzee celebrates her 13th birthday. (more…)
Jones BobJuly 11, 2022
Cheri Hamilton experienced every mom’s worst nightmare - the emergency phone call from the police. The voice at the other end informed her that her 13 year-old daughter had been seriously injured. (more…)
Jones BobOctober 7, 2021
“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” (Elizabeth Stone) Thoughts for Mother's Day 2021. (more…)
Jones BobMay 6, 2021
Life is a journey filled with lessons, hardships, heartaches, joys, celebrations and encounters that will lead you to your ultimate purpose. (more…)
Jones BobFebruary 9, 2021
Daniel Menjivar came to Canada in 1987 from El Salvador where there was a civil war. He was looking for a safe place to live, free from persecution for political beliefs or discrimination for race or religion. Facing a death squad was extra motivation. (more…)
Jones BobJanuary 28, 2021
A friend answered opportunity's knock in 2012, and followed her dream to study medicine in London, England. It meant she had to stop believing she couldn't cope without friends, familiarity and her usual routine. In the long run she not only received an education, she found a lifetime partner while in England. They were married in April 2014. (more…)
Jones BobAugust 4, 2020
Historians refer to Cyrus as “the most amiable of conquerors,” and the first emperor to found his empire on generosity instead of violence and tyranny. At one point he controlled one of the greatest Empires ever seen - modern day Iran. (more…)
Jones BobJanuary 3, 2020
Azalea Lehndorff 's idea was to build classrooms in Afghanistan for girls. She felt empowered and saw an opportunity to do something huge for a better world - she's one of my heroes. (more…)
Jones BobJune 16, 2019
Holding yourself together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart - that's true strength. Kristen Fersovitch was one of the strongest women I know. (more…)
Jones BobMay 18, 2019