Laura Kwerel
Stories
-
Arts & Life
When Eleanor Heginbotham's car broke down on New Year's Eve, a group of strangers jumped in
Eleanor Heginbotham was at the post office on New Year's Eve 2022 when her car wouldn't start. For 40 minutes, a group of strangers came to her aid, including someone who would later become a friend.
-
Arts & Life
After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, a new job gave a father 'dignity' and 'purpose'
When Paul Cotter's father began to show signs of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, he lost job after job. Then, a small local company offered him a role that helped rebuild his sense of purpose.
-
Arts & Life
'Most people are good': How a stranger's words became a family mantra
On a flight home, Caitlin Shetterly told the man next to her that after 9/11, flying made her nervous. Then the man told her something she'll never forget: "Most people are good."
-
National
When her young son was hit by a pickup truck, a stranger rushed to help
Melissa Barbanell's 7-year-old son was severely injured after being hit by a pickup truck. A stranger, who turned out to be a nurse, let Barbanell know he was going to be OK.
-
National
Amid intense grief, a college student is comforted by a stranger on a plane
When Cara Beth Rogers was studying abroad in college, her brother died in an accident. On the plane ride home, a stranger made her overwhelming grief a bit easier to bear.
-
Arts & Life
How an unexpected reply changed the way one woman responds to fumbles
When Claire Burnside Och was a server at a high-end restaurant, she made an mistake opening a bottle of wine. But instead of acting annoyed, the customer handled it with grace.
-
Arts & Life
What a physician taught Kimberly Godsey when she was a nurse-in-training
When Kimberly Godsey was training to become a nurse practitioner, a physician taught her how to deliver painful news with compassion. Years later, his lesson showed up in her own life.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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."
