Laura Kwerel
Stories
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Arts & Life
A patient leaves a lasting impression on one doctor's life
Mark Metersky was a medical student at a New York City hospital. He was frustrated with one of his patients when he saw something that surprised him.
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Arts & Life
'That's something that he would do': A stranger's generosity reminded her of her dad
Caroline Davis was about to make a mistake that could have severely damaged her car. Then a stranger stepped in, with an offer of help that brought her to tears.
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National
'You're doing such a good job': A stranger tells a mom just what she needs to hear
Emma Carlson Berne was at a restaurant, feeling overwhelmed with her three young children. Then a stranger came over with words she's never forgotten: "What a beautiful family."
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National
A transit worker gave Donald an unexpected gift: a hug from his son
A transit worker watched Donald Kabara and his son hug goodbye. Later, he was pleasantly surprised to see his son return with another hug — prompted by the worker.
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National
'A light went off in my head': A professor honors his high school civics teacher
Malcolm Campbell remembers Don Lawson, the high school civics teacher who helped him understand the true value of education.
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National
She was terrified waiting for surgery. Then her anesthesiologist began to sing
As Samantha Hodge-Williams waited on the operating table for emergency surgery, she felt alone and scared. Then the anesthesiologist appeared.
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National
When she called a hotline to report abuse, the voice on the other end offered hope
Nora Durkin called a hotline to report abuse she says she experienced as a child. The woman who answered gave her the validation she had needed for years.
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Health
When Wil was struggling with depression, a therapist said just the right thing
In 2014, Wil Davenport was being treated for depression at an inpatient mental health program. One day, his therapist issued a challenge that renewed his sense of purpose.
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National
She couldn't go to her daughter's graduation, so the hospital brought it to her
In 2014, Susan Kahn was in the hospital with terminal cancer, unable to attend her daughter's high school graduation. So the hospital staff brought the celebration to her.
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National
'I got you, girl': A toll collector's unexpected reply to a driver's tears
When the toll collector asked Leahruth Jemilo how she was doing, she burst into tears. The collector's response has stayed with her ever since.
