An Awesome Mother's Day Poem and Story Round Up.

Here's a link to a Victorian poem about mother's I added to the blog two years ago. It's still my favorite. Warning: grab a lace hankie before you begin reading.

http://bryonyseries.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-favorite-poem-about-mothers.html



Below are a list of stories that appeared in this week's Herald News.

A long medical journey

A young boy battling cystic fibrosis now wages war against liver disease and internal bleeding. Here's how you can help.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19811046-423/a-long-medical-journey.html


Kind-hearted physician 'never lost common touch'

Despite her brilliancy, Mickey Monroe was as down to earth as anyone and twice as generous.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/19878670-418/kind-hearted-physician-never-lost-common-touch.html


Bat lovers enlighten the masses

A Frankfort couple travels with their fruit bats for live bat presentations and dispels the myths surrounding these mysterious creatures of the night.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19933398-423/bat-lovers-enlighten-the-masses.html


Fresh paint, fresh start

A Minooka high school teacher, now in remission for bone cancer, receives a makeover for his bedroom, the place he spent most of his recovery.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19668679-423/fresh-paint-fresh-start.html


Across the generations

An 88 year old grandmother and a 24 year old grandson seem an unlikely pair for a close relationship, but it's their humor and mutual respect that binds them, as the grandson chronicles in a book honoring their relationship.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19953002-423/across-the-generations.html


Achieving their dreams

A university student involved in a college mentoring program for at-risk youth comes full circle with a positive message for the new group of teens.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19811673-423/achieving-their-dreams.html