A man who lost hand function after a spinal cord injury has regained independence by finding creative ways to keep cooking. Travis Gilmore uses adaptive techniques, like using his wheelchair and chin, to complete recipes and share his cooking online. He says that his cooking has helped him rebuild confidence and prove that life can still be fulfilling in new ways, and his videos have gone viral and inspired others…………..Two Minnesota friends wound up saving a woman’s life, but it was all by accident. The pair decided to ride down a trail that they’d never been on, and that’s where they discovered a 68-year-old woman that had been trapped in mud for three days. The woman was in bad shape and unable to free herself, but the men quickly pulled her out and called for help, saving her life……………..And finally………….
79-year-old Beverly Thomas is a retired nurse whose arthritis and tremors made it tough to maintain her NE Ohio property. The situation got worse when she was summoned to court over the condition of her yard and threatened with possible jail time. Living on a fixed income meant she had little money for hiring help or paying legal expenses. A local TV station shared her story, and folks in her area stepped up to help. An attorney offered legal assistance, and lawn care pro Norburt Sanek organized a cleanup effort for the property. Volunteers put plans together to trim overgrown vegetation, remove a large dead tree, and haul away debris. Beverly said “I’m touched that people care. I know they’re out there, just didn’t know how to reach them.”