My Good Time Stories

Inspirational, Motivational, and Heartwarming Stories

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I am a 61 year old, father of two boys and have been happily married for 33 years. I have been a Physical Education teacher and coach for 38 years and have loved EVERY minute of it. I enjoy making people laugh and feel good about themselves. It’s fun collecting inspiring and heartwarming stories.from people. So, if you have a good story…let me know! I hope you enjoy my page!! :) Remember: Everyone is fighting a battle that you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.

Category: Story About Life

  • Life in Perspective

    The post highlights how perspective shapes our experiences, using the story of two hikers on a mountain. While one sees hardship, the other finds beauty. A testimony from Jim Carrey illustrates resilience amid adversity, recounting his upbringing in poverty and dreams of stardom. He emphasizes that humor can emerge from pain, sharing that laughter helped…

  • The Courageous Life of Madeline Astor After the Titanic

    Many of us believe that some of the best things to have in life to make us happy are things like money, boats, cars, big houses, etc. My grandma used to tell me a long time ago that the most important things in a person’s life are the things that are unseen…and it’s true. When…

  • The Power of Purpose: How Alexander Graham Bell Gave the World Its Voice

    Alexander Graham Bell aimed to help the deaf hear rather than revolutionize communication. Influenced by his family’s deafness, he sought to transmit voice through electricity. In 1876, he succeeded, but faced patent wars and remained restless, innovating beyond the telephone. His legacy persists as a testament to love and purpose.

  • The Essence of True Love

    The story illustrates the profound nature of true love through a couple’s 55-year marriage. After the wife’s sudden death, the husband reflects on their shared experiences and the deep bond they created. He expresses gratitude for their love and emphasizes that true love encompasses sacrifice, commitment, and enduring care, highlighting its lasting impact.

  • A Story of REAL Love

    My parents were married for 55 years. One morning, my mom was going downstairs to make dad breakfast, she had a heart attack and fell. My father picked her up as best he could and almost dragged her into the truck. At full speed, without respecting traffic lights, he drove her to the hospital. When…

  • 50 Cent Chickens!

    A lady asks: “How much do you sell your eggs for?” The old vendor replies “50¢ an egg, madam.” The lady says, “I’ll take 6 eggs for $2.50 or I’m leaving.” The old salesman replies “Buy them at the price you want, Madam. This is a good start for me because I haven’t sold a…

  • The Virginia Calculator

    It is amazing to me how extraordinary the human mind can be. Today’s little story is a great example of how amazing the human brain and its capabilities really is! It is also a sad reminder of how people can wrongly assume the intelligence or ability levels of other human beings solely based on the…

  • What’s Your Excuse?

    I recently read the following little story, written by Larry Jeremiah, that I thought would be a fascinating thought to share. Have you ever has a project that you wanted to complete, made a New Year resolution, plan on starting a weight loss program, or a host of other things, then lose focus or come…

  • A Day for the Dogs

    Yesterday I was at Costco buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Owen, the Wonder Dog and was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had, an elephant? So because I’m retired and have little to do,…

  • The Fireplace

    A member of the church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s visit, the man welcomed him, led him…

  • The Right Place

    Don’t ever forget this: A father said to his son: You graduated with honors, here is a car that I acquired many years ago … it is several years old. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see…

  • Praying for Pappy

    Praying for Pappy Photo Credit: George Hodan via publicdomainpictures.net This is a story that took place in the south and involved a little boy and his mom. It shows us the sad side of war and reactions that a family endured at the loss of their loved one. Get a box of tissues ready as you…