"Christmas Bells" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Story Round Up

Christmas Bells by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

The time draws near the birth of Christ:

The moon is hid, the night is still;

The Christmas bells from hill to hill

Answer each other in the mist.


Four voices of four hamlets round,

From far and near, on mead and moor,

Swell out and fail, as if a door

Were shut between me and the sound;

Each voice four changes on the wind,

That now dilate, and now decrease;

Peace and good will, good will and peace;

Peace and good will, to all mankind


No stopping generosity

What would induce a young cancer patient to donate his family's vacation money to the local housing authority? Why, the example of his father.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/24485323-423/no-stopping-generosity.html


An Extraordinary Life: Channahon man was best at giving of himself

Jimi Feeney gave to his family, his church, his community, the homeless, and anyone that asked him for a couple of bucks.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/24503133-418/an-extraordinary-life-channahon-man-was-best-at-giving-of-himself.html


Deaf dog helps pet owner heal

Only a special dog could follow Schroeder in Michael and Jaime Foster's hearts. Linus is not just "special;" he's "special needs," but that makes him perfect for the Fosters.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/24505313-423/deaf-dog-helps-pet-owner-heal.html


For Joliet West toy drive, the joy of giving is present

No kid likes to stay in the hospital, much less close to Christmas, but a group of very special Santas put smiles back on young faces.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/24570083-423/for-joliet-west-toy-drive-the-joy-of-giving-is-present.html


Lemont teen's tale involves a "wicked" wish and a former "Bear"

Intrigued? You should be. Read on!

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/24600361-423/lemont-teens-tale-involves-wicked-wish-and-a-former-bear.html


Picture this: a helping hand for a stroke victim

Only someone down and out can truly understand how someone down and out feels. What's amazing is how one person in need changed the circumstances of one even more in need.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/24600509-423/picture-this-a-helping-hand-for-stroke-victim.html