The Jonah Mowry Inspiration

Jonah Mowry | www.amalgamationspp.com This is Jonah Mowry. You'd want to know his story. I was deeply moved by his video. At 14 years old, he showed bravery in sharing his story to the world, recounting how difficult bullying was for him and revealing his struggles with it. I was watching his eyes all throughout the video and saw pain and loneliness. I did not have to see exactly how he was bullied, what I saw was far worse. I saw how broken...

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My Movie Review: 3 Idiots

3 Idiots | www.amalgamationspp.com On a very strong recommendation from a good friend, I was curious to watch this one. This was my first time to watch an Indian film in full length, so I didn't want to have any expectations. But from what I heard, it broke all box-office records in India in its release. The 3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, with a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It...

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Blog Hiatus

Blog hiatus | www.amalgamationspp.com I am on blog hiatus at least until the end of November. Work is taking all of my time, peak season and all. Until then, stay inspired. ♥...

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Meredith's Letter to Heaven

Meredith's Letter to Heaven | www.amalgamationspp.com Since October 2006, this story came under a variety of titles, including "Going Postal," "Angels at the Post Office," "Angels Turn Up In Unexpected Places," and "This is a US Postal Service Story." Some of you may know that our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month (8/23). The day after she died, my 4 year-old-daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked...

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In Memory of Steve Jobs

A picture of Steve Jobs on an iPad | www.amalgamationspp.com This one I dedicate to a man who made such a huge difference in our lives. The hard-driving executive pioneered the concept of the personal computer and of navigating them by clicking onscreen images with a mouse. In more recent years, he introduced the iPod portable music player, the iPhone and the iPad tablet. All of which changed how we consume content in the digital age. "Steve's...

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Thank You

Hope | amalgamationspp.com I saw the sunshine today, thank You for a great day. As always, there was food on the table, thank You, I had something to eat when I got hungry. Appa was especially quiet today and looked at me with loving eyes each time I passed by his cage. Thank You for giving me unconditional love unheard and unspoken. Today was quiet and one when my head didn't want to explode on its own. Thank You for the strength, I was able...

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The Story of the Doll and the White Rose

The doll and the white rose | amalgamationspp.com This was another story I wanted to share with you guys. I did a little research online but didn't find anything about the author. But nonetheless I'm sharing this with the hopes that you'll get something very positive from it. I was walking around in a store, when I saw a cashier hand this little boy some money back. The boy couldn’t have been more than 5 or 6 years old. The Cashier said, “I’m sorry,...

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"Paid In Full"

"Paid in full." | amalgamationspp.com I wanted to share this story I read years ago back in college that stuck with me. It teaches the lesson of, what you reap, you sow. One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead...

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My Heart, Your Gift

My heart, your gift | amalgamationspp.com Somewhere in a small province, there lived a young boy who would follow this route to school everyday: He has to cross rugged plains and pass along dangerous highway where vehicles recklessly drive by. Across this highway, the boy would take a short cut, passing by the church every morning to say "Hi!" to God, and faithfully say his, "Good morning, God." A Priest was happy to observe this daily and found...

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Real Life Inspiration of Derek Redmond

Tormented by frustration, Derek Redmond | amalgamationspp.com Almost two decades after the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the Derek Redmond real life inspiration continues to spread around the world. The first time I saw his video two years ago was tough to watch. Just like Derek, at some points in our lives, we break our hamstrings, falter and fall to the ground. "But how many of us would actually do what Derek Redmond did?" Would be a good question...

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Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Jotta A. singing Amazing Grace | amalgamationspp.com During times of sadness, I sit down and pray for healing and guidance. The moment I close my eyes, cover my ears and just open my heart, God makes His presence known through messages. Messengers are anything or anyone, from family, close friends, or even complete strangers. Tonight, God sent me this message of amazing grace through this young boy. I froze in my seat, closed my eyes and opened...

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Agnus Dei

Jotta A. 1,400,000+ hits in YouTube, this Brazilian youngster will send shivers of inspiration to millions more. Jotta will astound you with his rendition of a Michael W. Smith song, Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). It's simply a breathtaking performance singing his heart out praising God. This was performed live in a Brazil talented kids show called, Joven's Talentos Kids. Talk about inspiration, this kid's gift surely is heaven-sent! Agnus Dei Michael...

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Intergallactic Neighbors

UFO seen in China. Stuff about the universe always fascinates me since I was a kid. That's why whenever there are stories about UFOs and extra terrestrial beings, I'm all ears (and eyes for that matter) on them. There are many natural phenomena such as the aurora borealis that breaks the sky into ghastly but magnificent spirit-like multitude of moving colors, and perhaps some of those associated with alleged UFO sightings are in fact just one of...

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Happiness is a Habit

If that face doesn't bring smile and happiness to your heart, I doubt anything will. There's so many hatred and sadness around. And more than ever, it's difficult to dig in and look for that happy spot. I really think we should get in the habit of looking on the bright side, and doing happy things. Anything, just making an effort, no matter how small it may seem and hopefully soon enough find that we're becoming a genuinely happier person. I...

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Remembering 9-11-01

9-11-01 WTC Attack Today, I join the many who mourn a sight of loss, recasting the painful memories and haunting fears a decade ago that still hover over the aftermath at ground zero of the World Trade Center's twin towers in New York. Each of us has our own perspective on 9/11, and we have our memories as well as stories of how that day impacted or changed us. I’ve watched TV specials as well as read articles online, wanting to remember those...

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A Mother's Love

Qinghai-China Earthquake I do not reblog posts, but I'll make an exception on this one. This story is taken from the web site - www.ourecho.com, also available on many other websites. They claim it to be a true story, but who knows for sure? The only reason I'm sharing this, is for the moral value that can be taken from it. This is a true story of a mother’s sacrifice during the China earthquake. After the earthquake had subsided, the rescuers...

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Appa's Crib

Appa Appa has the kennel or canine cough for a week now. But I'm happy to notice he's not coughing and huffing as much anymore. It's disturbing to hear him wheeze, choke and cough but it's subsiding now and I'm glad. He's been restless lately, both I guess from not getting any exercise and how uncomfortable must he be being sick for the first time. I did not want to take him walking in the park while he's still sick. I've been giving him more...

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The Kelly Inspiration

Emmanuel Kelly I believe we all have different purposes in life. And we are fortunate how we're accessibly able to find inspiration from extra-ordinary people in unexpected places. The Kellys is such a wonderful family. They have a home built on strong faith, love and acceptance. And I'm glad Emmanuel Kelly took this step to share to the world the inspiration that he and his family eats, breathes and lives on. Watch how one man battle odds, with...

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Last Minutes with Oden

"Oden" This documentary was about a former addict, Jason Wood, putting down his much loved pooch, Oden. This was his farewell documentary to his best furry friend. It's beautifully shot and pretty much impossible to watch and come out on the other side with dry eyes. "He showed me through his example how to love..." "Your job here is done, champ." These words came from knowing his little best friend has indeed changed his life. Is there anything...

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Loyalty Beyond Life

Jon Tumilson and dog, Hawkeye. We often hear stories that validate dogs as man's bestfriend. Here's yet another heart-breaking one coming all the way from Rockford, Iowa. Jon Tumilson, a Navy SEAL, was one of 30 Americans killed in Afghanistan on August 6 when a rocket-propelled grenade took out a U.S. Chinook helicopter. He was mourned at a service in Rockford, Iowa, attended by 1,500 family members, friends and Hawkeye, Tumilson's dog. The...

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One Moment in Time

"One Moment in Time"  This is a 2-minute clip highlighting Charice's rendition of One Moment In Time from james66949 who owns the full video in YouTube. With all due respect to Whitney Houston, Charice did justice to her song in a mesmerizing stellar and powerhouse performance! Turn up the volume and prepare for an out of this world chills and goosebumps experience! Check it out! ...

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The Paws N' Toes Society

The Paws N' Toes Society Photos are owned by the Paws N' Toes Society. To a great dog lovers' community and to all the dogs in the world great and small, this is dedicated to you. ...

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Appa and His New Shirt

Yey! Got a video recording of me and Appa playing wearing his first shirt. This was actually my 4th grade Physical Education uniform I altered a bit to fit him. He likes it! =) ...

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Emancipated

Emancipated: Blue Butterfly Appa hesitatingly had another bath today. At his 12th month, I'm estimating his weight to be around 7 to 8 pounds now. I'll still need to weigh him in next week. I cleaned a scab developing in his right elbow with just alcohol because I didn't know what to apply on it. It's going to heal, I just need to keep it clean until it does. His crate smells like heaven and he's sleeping like a log right now in it. So what does...

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Rest In Peace, Lola Pia

Rest in peace, lola Pia. St. Joseph's Home for the Aged lost another good grandma today. We will always remember you lola Pia. May you rest in peace. We love you. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Somewhere over the rainbow way up high in the land that I heard of once Once in a lullaby Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true Someday I'll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are...

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