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The Brain Tumor – Monroe Journal – Sept 1, 2025
“Someday I hope you get the chance to live like you were dying.” Tim McGraw 1959 - Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia: The headaches and fatigue had persisted for several months. Anthony Burgess dismissed it as a mysterious tropical illness, but he finally agreed to his...
Becoming Special – Monroe Journal – Sept 1, 2025
“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” Zig Ziglar November 16, 1926 – Coffee County, Alabama: After trying for several minutes to resuscitate the 10-day-old baby boy, the doctor shook his head and covered the lifeless baby with a...
Peales Never Quit – Monroe Journal – Aug 21, 2025
“Others can stop you temporarily. You’re the only one who can do it permanently.” Zig Ziglar 1953 – New York City, NY: Norman Peale was distraught. He couldn’t sleep. He was shocked by the violent public...
The Lion Returns – Monroe Journal – August 14, 2025
“Every great story happens when someone decides not to give up.” Spryte Loriano 1986 – Burhanpur Railroad Station, Ganesh Talai, India: Saroo was terrified. The afternoon had begun with excitement as the five-year-old tagged along with his 14-year-old brother,...
Yamaguchi’s Miracles – Monroe Journal – August 7, 2025
“I have been to the pit of hell twice. I should be dead. Every morning, I give thanks for my miracles.” Tsutomu Yamaguchi 8:15 a.m., August 6, 1945 – Hiroshima, Japan: Tsutomu Yamaguchi was excited. The...
Grandma Gatewood’s Walk – Monroe Journal – July 27, 2025
“I would never have started this trip if I had known how tough it was, but I couldn't and wouldn't quit.” Emma Gatewood Early May 1955 – Gallipolis, Ohio: Emma Gatewood knew her 11 children would not approve of this...
Tommy John’s Surgery – July 24, 2025
“It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the heart. Unknown July 1974 – Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John peppered team orthopedic surgeon...
Jimmy Wayne – Monroe Journal – July 15, 2025
“How it is, isn't how it has to be, it is simply how it is right now. Your possibilities are as limitless as your dreams.” James Richardson 1985 – Pensacola, Florida: At midnight, 13-year-old Jimmy Wayne Barber sat alone in the bus station. Before...
A Refugee’s Story – Monroe Journal – July 10, 2025
When we protect the life we have, we risk relinquishing what God really wants for us, to seize our divine destiny.” Erwin McManus 1973 – South Vietnam: After years of a bloody, unpopular war, the last of the 500,000 U.S. troops left South Vietnam....
Da-duh, Da-duh, Da-duh – Monroe Journal – July 3, 2025
“Every struggle in your life will become a story someday. It will either be a story about how you persevered or a story about why you gave up.” Dave Willis Summer 1974 – Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts: “The damn shark’s broken again,” came a frustrated voice over...
