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Thursday, Jun. 5, 2008

Believe in miracles

Dan and Suzanne Isidor, of State College, were surprised but thrilled to learn almost three years ago that Suzanne was pregnant with twins. »

Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2008

Woman told she can’t have kids has 4 in 16 months

Confidently feeding and changing her baby daughters, Naomi Kesterton looks as though she was born to be a mother. »

Tuesday, May. 13, 2008

Behind the Badge brings department family together

Doing police work 24/7 can seem like a never-ending carousel — a revolving door of officers jumping on and off, at all hours of the day, as they serve the public. »

Monday, Aug. 13, 2007

Mother’s ‘gift of delight’ inspires work

Nancy Iannone recalls always having had a “positive view” of people with Down syndrome. »

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007

Miracle triplets act as bridesmaids and pageboys at parents wedding

UK — A happy couple had a dream wedding present when the triplets they feared they would never have were bridesmaids and page boy on their big day. »

Friday, Jun. 29, 2007

Mum rescues her babies from house fire

A QUICK-THINKING mother rescued her two young children from a house fire minutes before it engulfed their home. »

Monday, May. 14, 2007

A Mother’s Day Miracle

It’s a Mother’s Day miracle for one Tucson woman. She is able to celebrate this day, with her family, thanks to a lifesaving organ transplant. »

Wednesday, May. 9, 2007

Mom stands out as a hero in reporter’s eyes

Everyone needs a hero. »

Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2007

Single mom balances school, family, named USA Today Academic All-Star

Single mom, non-traditional student, double major, honors student; all words that can describe a variety of students at UW-Eau Claire. But add USA Today’s Academic All-Star team member to the mix and only one student can use all these words to describe her. »

Friday, Mar. 9, 2007

Miracle Mother looks forward to 90th birthday

Brenda Busby calls her mother, Rose Lybrand, her “miracle mother.” »

Monday, Feb. 19, 2007

Father rides to the rescue over bicycle

A student was reunited with her stolen bike after her dad made a 360-mile trip to come to the rescue. »

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007

Dad rescues baby from River

A Hamilton father was still emotional yesterday after diving into the Waikato River to save his baby daughter on Wednesday. »

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007

Father and daughter reunite in modern miracle

Ricky Rawlins has been blessed. »

Friday, Jan. 12, 2007

Discovering the real heroes

On the first day of class in a course at Macon State College, I wanted a short sample of the writing of each student. I picked the subject out of the air: “Write me a few paragraphs about a person you consider a hero.” »

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007

Unexpecting Teen mother welcomes ‘my Christmas miracle’

Jessica Corpron sat on the couch in her parents’ Kalispell, Mont., living room opening gifts late Christmas morning when her right arm began to twitch. Her body convulsed in a sudden, violent seizure. She stiffened, turned gray and passed out. »

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007

Tiny miracles fill holidays

You hear a lot about big miracles during the Christmas season — an immaculate conception, a heavenly babe, angels in sheep pastures and a guiding star. Sometimes the stories of big miracles are so spectacular that we forget about all the little miracles that still happen in our lives every day. »

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006

U.S. man reunited with daughter on German TV show

A U.S. man who fathered a daughter in Germany 22 years ago was reunited with her on German television, according to a media report. [Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know] »

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006

Son Recalls Fight To Rescue Mother From Blaze

The son of a Johnston County woman attempted to rescue his from her burning house, but his efforts failed. Now he’s dealing with the loss of both a parent and his childhood home. »

True meaning of “hero”

Superman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman are all fictional heroes who save the world everyday. They entertain kids of all ages with their super powers, cute costumes and witty one-liners. My hero has never been in the pages of a comic book or on television, he doesn’t wear a spandex costume, nor can he fly. His secret identity and everyday persona are the same and I’ve never seen him leap over a tall building. »

Friday, Nov. 3, 2006

Mother delivers surprise “miracle baby”

If nothing else, you could say Amanda Brisendine had an easy pregnancy. »

Friday, Oct. 27, 2006

Their prayers were answered: Families reunited with Marines

Alexander Mejia’s deployment to Iraq was difficult on his parents. »

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006

Mother’s praise for baby catching fire heroes

A MUM who threw her two-year-old daughter from the first floor window of her burning home has thanked the men who caught her. »

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2006

Angels in Adoption

One couple has much more love to give »

Father repairs school’s climbing frame

A VANDALISED school climbing frame is set to be rebuilt by the dad of a pupil left heartbroken by the attack. »

Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2006

She was expected to die: This week, she bore a son.

They wheeled Kelly Jo Blosser into the labor and delivery room. »

Friday, Sep. 15, 2006

Mum saves children in fire horror

A MOTHER saved her two children in a dramatic rescue when the bedroom above them exploded. »

Rescue mum may get life-saver award

A SPALDING mum who saved her son from a submerged car and then ran more than a mile to get help could be in line for a national life-saving award. »

Monday, Sep. 4, 2006

Daughter is father’s hero

On this the day before the anniversary of Katrina, I would like to tell you of my personal hero, my daughter. »

Friday, Aug. 25, 2006

Finally back together: Malaysian prince meets long-lost Australian mother

A MOTHER, son and daughter separated by one of Australia’s most notorious custody battles embraced in a Melbourne garden today - all together for the first time in 14 years. »

Monday, Jul. 31, 2006

Internet brings women together more than 30 years later

Despite her delayed flight and lost luggage, Shirley Sharratt was excited to arrive in Pensacola last week — and to see her sister Jenna Calloway. »