We Americans often fail to realize how blessed we are. As such we get embroiled in
online debate about our government system, its ugly failures, and even go so
far as to suggest changing the system entirely rather than just work out the
problematic parts. Cuban immigrants like Yoel Diaz do not understand that kind of
mentality. He worked hard to escape a communist regime and be afforded just the
basic opportunities that a democracy like the US allows. In his search for a better life and opportunity he was able to immigrate last year and begin his employ as a seasonal worker for UPS. Though a very qualified computer science teacher in his own country, his wages for this knowledge are only $12 per month, an income that does not support his needs just for basics like shelter, food, and bills paid.
In the now viral video below (filmed by his wife) a very grateful Yoel states, "This is my first hourly paycheck. I feel every hour counted. That every hour has an importance in my life. And I know I can work hard for something. This is an emotion I cannot compare with anything." May we all have such hearts of gratitude and realize just how fortunate we are to be in a country where even an hourly wage for manual labor is appreciated and rewarded. Uplift Media invites you to watch the video of Yoel and be inspired to incorporate more thanksgiving into your lives.
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Though not completely based on Mr. Hartman and his efforts to, as he states, "put a spotlight on kindness," Uplift Media certainly takes some inspiration and aligns perfectly in the undertaking. In fact, when searching for good news stories, his videos come up more often than any other source. They are so abundant and good that we've had to intentionally not post some in effort to keep from duplicating his efforts and relying on him solely. We are clearly not the only fans of him and his amazing news segment called, " On the Road with Steve Hartman " as he was recognized recently by the Canterbury School on March 6, 2024 hailing him as the "King of Kindness" . The students at the school pile into the chapel area every Wednesday to watch his newest offering and simply love him like a celebrity rock star. Who better to admire and adore than a guy like that? Hartman speaking to student at Canterbury School Canterbury School Principal, Mike Landgraf sa...
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