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.
Most of the news stories covered on Uplift contain lots of detail. Peoples names, events, locations, and a full backstory. This one however, did not render much when researching and taking a deeper dive but perhaps that is ok because this narrative really could be anyone's story and even without specific details will encourage and uplift your spirits. What is known is the boy in the video is named Kowyn. He is wheelchair bound and clad in his Christmas morning PJ's holding a gift of vital importance that he wants to present to his step-dad. As the exchange occurs the onlooking family blurts out to the receiving dad, "You have to read it out loud!" The bearded man in a White Sox hat takes a handwritten note, lets his eyes focus on the words and soon he utters the contents out-loud as requested: "I want to thank you for always being here for me. Thank you for teaching me how to be a man like that. Thank you for always treating me like your son. You have always bee...
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"My daddy can beat up your daddy," was a common phrase in the school yard at recess time when many of us were growing up. For some reason it was important to show strength was on your side even if it didn't come directly from you. This boast implied that though I might not be able to handle you, my dad can handle you and he can even handle your dad, so watch out! Earthly fathers if they are doing their job correctly allow you to securely boast about them because they supply a safe home, play the role of protector and provider which creates that sense of confidence. It didn't matter that these claims were never played out, it mattered that you could boldly stand before any foe and utter those scary words to make them think twice about coming at you. Shirer shares the Lion King analogy Priscilla Shirer has a talk online that takes this relatable concept a step further drawing parallels to the movie The Lion King and our Heavenly Father. She recounts the scene where Si...
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