Father's day was extra special this year for Terrell Starr. Terrell grew up under his grandmother's wing not knowing his father. Chris Truesdale, Terrell's father, spent 29 years not knowing that he had a son!
This all changed in 2009 when Terrell started searching Facebook for "Chris Truesdale" in order to find his father. “I thought that I was going to live the remaining years of my life without knowing who my father was.”, Terrell stated.
Facebook conversation with Terrell and his father Chris - Image Credit: Terrell Starr
Luckily for both of them, Chris purchased a computer just two weeks earlier! When he saw the message from Terrell, he immediately knew. “When I saw the picture…oh yeah,’’ Truesdale said. “We don’t have to go to Maury (Povich).”
Terrell's mother found out that she was pregnant after Chris left his military base and unfortunately she was never able to find him.
“I'm not a guy that has children and don't take care of them,’’ Truesdale said. “Shoot, I mean, had I known he was my child, he'd have been right there.”
The two have been reunited and have gotten real close. So close that Terrell moved in with his father at 31 years old when he couldn't find a job!
“It's cool,’’ Terrell said. “I love him... he came at the perfect time in my life.”
And that's what's good,
Jon
It's called the "Little Free Library" and the idea has spread rapidly over the last few years. These are little boxes shaped like small houses that contain books that anyone can use.
How does it work? Anyone can walk up to these libraries and look through the books. If you find a book that you like, take it and leave a book in exchange. People love these libraries and the books change every day!
The "Little Free Library" was started by Todd Bol and Rick Brooks in 2009. Since they created the first one, over 5,000 libraries have appeared around the world (see the map). You can either create your own library or order one from their website. These Little Free Libraries have created a sense of community and have encourage people to read!
And that's what's good,
Jon
Can one individual perform 1,000,000 acts of kindness in their lifetime? Bob thinks so! He's dedicated his life to ensuring that individuals can reach this goal.
On day he bought a bus, painted it with his family, and began a 10 year journey across the country to convince people to perform these acts of kindness. He created a website www.onemillionactsofkindness.com where he is spreading the word.
He wants to change the world one person at a time. Bob says that we can change the world if everyone performs great acts of kindness themselves.
You can help change the world today by performing an act of kindness :)
And that's what's good,
Jon