Inspirational Friday

A Miracle on Mother's Day when a Canadian Mom was found after spending 7 weeks in her van when it got stuck in the mud.  The Canadian women and her husband planned a road trip to Nevada. They got lost while sight seeing and detoured off the main road and that is when their van got stuck in the mud. The husband went to get help and is still missing. The women survived on trail mix and melted snow. Hunters near Humboldt National Forest found her, in northeastern Nevada. She was taken to the hospital where her family was able to spend Mother's Day with her.

Google News. The Canadian Press. Discovery of B.C. woman missing for 7 missing is a Mother's Day miracle: son. Retrieved May 12, 2011, from The Canadian Press: Discovery of B.C. woman missing for 7 weeks is a Mother's Day miracle: son

Baby Ducklings are rescued when a news reporter in Indianapolis, Indiana climbed into a storm drain. The news reporter heard the desperate cries of the baby ducklings as they cried out for their mother. Many watched and a police officer stopped and aided with a glove as the newscaster climbed into the drain and captured all, but one duckling who went deeper into the drain. The newscaster did not give up on the duckling and after 4 attempts the duckling was rescued.  They were all reunited with their mother who was waiting for them outside of the drain.

Happy News. (May 10, 2011). CBS/Wish. Lost Ducklings Rescued by Local News Reporter. Retrieved May, 12, 2011, from Happy News - Lost Ducklings Rescued by Local News Reporter

Bone Marrow recipient meets his donor the 7-year-old boy (recipient) and 31-year-old man (donor) met. The meeting was awkward at first for Jacob the 7 year old, but once he let his guard down they played tic-toe and ate pizza together. Jacob gave Marshal (donor) a stuffed animal  "husky dog" to show is his gratitude for saving his life. The parent's of Jacob were lost for words and couldn't thank Marshal enough for giving life and hope back to their child. 

msnbc.com. (May 1, 2011). Jacob's donor: Bone marrow transplant forever alters two lives.

Retrieved May 12, 2011, from Bone marrow transplant forever alters two lives - Health - Health care - More health news - msnbc.com