“'Inspirational' mother in charity skydive - NewsLetter” plus 3 more |
- 'Inspirational' mother in charity skydive - NewsLetter
- Three Cheers: Morning event inspirational - Appeal-Democrat
- Inspirational drives in New Mexico - Vancouver Sun
- Inspirational story carries a deep truth - Minneapolis Star Tribune
| 'Inspirational' mother in charity skydive - NewsLetter Posted: 10 Apr 2010 01:44 AM PDT Margaret Elliott and her daughter Sara who, like many, didn't realise the Community Rescue Service "even existed" before the devastating tragedy last August, when 14-year-old James was swept to his death in the River Bush, are hoping (weather permitting] to complete their solo parachute jumps in Garvagh, Co Londonderry. The pair who have now become members of the service, were among those volunteers involved in the dramatic rescues across the snow-stricken Province last week. As part of a concerted effort raise funds and awareness for the Community Rescue Service, the mother and daughter team from Stranocum have decided to take to the skies. "Neither of us, had ever even contemplated anything like this before, but it is all for a very worthy cause," Margaret told the News Letter. Dozens of Community Rescue Volunteers braved horrific conditions to help motorists escape their snow-trapped vehicles on the Glenshane Pass, while also bringing hot meals and manning rescue centres in North Antrim and Tyrone, where thousands were left without electricity. "Hopefully more people will now know who the Community Rescue Service are, after all that happened last week. "We were like most people - we had never heard of them before James died, but the work they do is just brilliant. Whether it is simple things like making sandwiches or physically rescuing people, they really make a difference, as many people I'm sure found out last week," said Margaret. Mrs Elliott added: "I suppose it is our way of giving something back, as well as helping us to cope with James' death." Commander for the Community Rescue Service, Sam McCarry who co-ordinated the massive relief operation across the Province last week, described Margaret and her daughter as an "inspiration". "Everyone in the team see Margaret as such an inspiration with the bravery she has shown," said Mr McCarry. "Her and Sara's decision to join us, has made such a difference. I know that she postponed a visit to relatives in England, so that she could help out in Loughguile - that's the type of person she is." Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Three Cheers: Morning event inspirational - Appeal-Democrat Posted: 09 Apr 2010 11:35 PM PDT On Saturday, March 6, my two sons and I attended the Father & Son Prayer Breakfast at the Manna House in Linda. The breakfast was sponsored by The Brotherhood Ministry of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. The primary message presented at the breakfast was how important fathers are in the raising of their sons, and how so many of today's social ills are the result of fatherless children. The message was profound, the food delicious, and the music divine. Even if we didn't win a door prize, three cheers for an inspirational Saturday morning.
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| Inspirational drives in New Mexico - Vancouver Sun Posted: 09 Apr 2010 11:49 PM PDT New Mexico is certainly the land of enchantment: from wide open mesas to its long, winding roads, the 194,725 square scenic kilometres will inspire, captivate and put a song in your heart. The best way to check out New Mexico's treasures is by getting off the beaten path and on to roads less travelled. Here are two worthy trips. Our drive begins on a plateau of wide open space and big sky. Jagged million-year-old monoliths jut up from the desert floor like native arrowheads. Snow-tipped and 3,962 metres high, the Sangre de Cristo peaks frame the backdrop. And the sun illuminates the windswept mesa like a painter's palette -- purely magical. After veering on to Highway 503, we ascend to greater heights, navigating turns, hairpins and arroyo-etched hillsides. Historical townships reflecting the Spanish heritage sprinkle the way. We stop at the Santuario de Chimayo, a quaint country chapel on the outskirts of Chimayo where people come for the healing powers of its sacristy soil. Unfortunately a service is in session when we arrive so we seek out some retail therapy at a few of the nearby galleries. Heading north on to Highway 518, we bisect the artsy hamlet of Cordova and climb to the ridge-top town of Truchas. Rio Grande vistas are provided from its 2,454 metres perch and we can see why Robert Redford chose this picturesque setting for The Milagro Bean Field War. We weave in and out of pine-clad Carson National Forest and get glimpses of the distant Rockies. Las Trampas, home to the 1700s colonial-style San José de Gracia Church, is the next driveby and a short detour later is Picuris, a modern day pueblo known for its mica-flecked pottery. At Peñasco we take Route 518 and just south of Taos is Ranchos de Taos and the famous 18th-century San Francisco de Asis Church. As well as being one of the most painted buildings in the world, this sanctuary was the inspiration of Georgia O'Keeffe, New Mexico's iconic artist. Distance from Espanola: 93.3 kilometres with a two-hour driving time. We next drove the Enchanted Circle, a loop that rings Wheeler Peak, the highest mountain in New Mexico. Signage throughout the state is pretty sketchy but on this scenic highway 64 there are a number of history markers and must-see memorials. In the lush Hondo Valley, we deke into the Kiowa Ranch where the ashes of British writer, D.H. Lawrence have been laid to rest, and near Angel Fire check out the monument commemorating the Vietnam Vets. Culture is big in New Mexico, but in these parts, the outdoors is bigger. Funnelling from Angel Fire's summit are ski runs that boast a 2,180-foot vertical drop. In summer, this resort becomes a magnet for golfers, hikers and mountain bikers. Fishing and windsurfing gurus head to the neighbouring community of Eagle Nest Lake and snowmobiles trace the wind-blown summit beyond at Bobcat Pass. Red River Resort is the next ski hill on our road romp. Silverado, Goldrush and Lucky Strike are just a few runs that honour its gold mining past. Many plummet from peak to base, offering a ski-out escape. This year-round playground also offers summer action: ride the range, reel in a catch, hike the hills. We stop to saunter the laid-back streets checking out everything from western gear at The Knot Hole to souvenirs at the Pioneer Emporium. Taos Ski Resort is the next, and the biggest of them all. After bisecting the artsy community of Arroyo Seco, we cleave through a narrow valley that snakes to its base. A hundred runs sweep over the powder terrain and 13 lifts whisk gravity-defying boarders to paradise. More adventures can be found just north of Questa. We follow Route 378 through the village of Cerro then enter the Wild River Recreation Area. An asphalt drive loops around a pancake-flat plateau. Campgrounds veer off this main artery and the sheer-sided Rio Grande Gorge pulsates at the hub. It's an 800-foot drop to the river below and in between is a profusion of plants, animals and adventure. Instead of hiking the hills solo, we let a llama tote our load. Whether it's just a day trip or a three day walk in the wilderness, owner Stuart Wilde and his Wild Earth Llama Adventures provides an exciting experience. Distance: 136 kilometres and 2.5 to three hours of driving time. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Inspirational story carries a deep truth - Minneapolis Star Tribune Posted: 09 Apr 2010 08:36 PM PDT Movie directors usually don't weep on the set -- not when things are going well, anyway. But during the filming of "Letters to God," everyone understood why writer and co-director Patrick Doughtie was crying. It wasn't just a story to him. The movie, which opened in the Twin Cities on Friday, is an account of his 10-year-old son's battle with brain cancer. He insisted on accuracy. "It always bothers me when movies about cancer show the medical aspects and it's not real," Doughtie said from his home in Nashville. "I wanted everything to be as true as possible in those medical scenes." They ended up being so true that they caused emotional flashbacks. "I can't tell you how many tears were shed on that set," he said. Doughtie was not a filmmaker; until he started the movie, he owned a construction company. He wrote the script as a tribute to his late son, Tyler, who always focused on buoying the spirits of the people around him, no matter how bad things got for him. The first attempt at making the movie didn't go well. "I signed a deal with a production company that rewrote the script to remove all the inspirational parts and turned it into a country musical," Doughtie said. "I said, 'Geez, can't we make one movie in Nashville that isn't a country musical?'" After severing those ties, he struck a deal with David Nixon, producer of the faith-based films "Facing the Giants" and "Fireproof." Nixon offered to share the directing duties with Doughtie to ensure that his vision for the movie was retained. The title reflects a series of letters Tyler writes to God after his cancer diagnosis. It was a narrative device that Doughtie made up. Or, at least, he thought he did. "It was one of those God things," he said. "After I had written the script, I was cleaning Tyler's room and I picked up a notepad. When I turned it over, the first page said, 'Dear God.' I started paging through it and found three more letters. I just started bawling." ELCA to finish processFive Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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