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       Just getting the opportunity to work for the Grizzlies NBA team might be special enough. Brianne Miller, who had previously been working a retail position got noticed by the team management and upon inquiring about her work ethic, were told by that they would be crazy to not hire her. And just like that she began what was originally a part time position as Equipment Assistant. Shortly thereafter the league made the position a required spot for each team and full time hours came with the new rules. When asked how it is she could be around such large, intimidating athletes Brianne credits her mom stating, "she was a Captain in the United States Army so she had to lead soldiers all the time. She was only 5'3" and was bossing around 6'2" guys!" Her mom went on to advise Miller that is she was ever blessed with a good opportunity to grab it and keep your foot on the gas.     She must have listened to mom because Brianne's job on game day primarily en

      SkyWest flight attendant Laura Failner witnessed and captured a moment of kindness on her flight home from Washington. As an elderly woman entered the plane looking for he seat it was obvious that her frail 94 year old body struggled with getting around especially in such tight quarters. Additionally she was clearly confused with the row and seating arrangements and her face caught the eye of a first class passenger who flagged Laura down and said, "can you please get her and put her in my seat, and will take hers?!"      Failner did as requested to the amazement and gratitude of the confused lady. She was so touched at the gesture she not only hugged her knight in shining armor, she stated, "Never in my 94 years has someone done that for me. thank you young man!" Tears of joy flowed and the thoughtful act of one passenger changed the entire attitude of all on board.  Giving up what you have for the benefit of others is at the core of a servant's heart. K

     USA Swim Coach, Adrea Fuentez was thankfully paying close attention as artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, just 25 years of age, suddenly began sinking just after completing her performance at the World Aquatics Championships. Upon witnessing this strange behavior and no life guard reaction, coach Fuentez dove headfirst, fully clothed into the water to retrieve and ultimately save the swimmers life. Upon surfacing the athlete was not breathing so the coach began massaging Alvarez's jaw to make her dispense the water in her mouth. Thankfully this technique worked and the swimmer regained her composure.       Experts agree that the athlete most likely suffered from a shallow water blackout which can be triggered by hyperventilation. Professor Mike Tipton from the University of Portsmouth states, "it only takes a very small volume of water (one or two breaths) to cross the lethal does for drowning so the action of the coach was life-saving!"     Though shaken up Anita has a