For Tony Alsup, All Lives Matter

Tony Alsup a True Hero

All Lives Matter to Tony AlsupTony Alsup is a genuine hero. A true hero sees a need and finds a way to fix it. That is just what Tony did when he heard about the stranded animals left in shelters after Hurricanes.

Tony Alsup’s solution is using a school bus, to rescue dogs and cats left stranded after hurricanes.

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey shook Texas. Tony Alsup heard about the animals who were in need of rescuing from the dangerous area. He bought a school bus, pulled out the seats, filled an open space with a makeshift kennel. Tony started saving animals left behind in area shelters. According to The Washington Post, he did the same during Hurricane Irma.

This 51-year-old trucker drove across North and South Carolina to save shelter animals caught up in the devastation of Hurricane Florence as well.

Tony Alsup rescued 64 animals from 4 different shelters. He drove to a shelter in Alabama, then turned around so he could pick up more animals.

“I’m like, look, these are lives too,” Alsup told The Post during a pit stop.

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A man with very little gives his heart

A Homeless man gives His Heart to the Heartbroken

Shane Drossard Heart of a Hero Shane Drossard is a man with very little in the way of possessions.  A homeless man, yet he gave away the only thing that is truly important, his heart.

It was early Saturday morning when Shane Drossard came to the rescue of a struggling soul from the Mississippi River.

It was about 2 a.m when Shane Drossard was woken up by a huge splash, like something hard hitting the water.

Washington Avenue River BridgeHe ran to the edge of the river bank where Drossard heard a female’s voice coming from the Mississippi River.

“I’m screaming, ‘I’m coming, I’m coming, help’s coming,’” Drossard said.

Lowering himself over a steel and concrete wall, he grabbed the woman. Shortly after the woman’s strength gave up and she let go. Drossard jumped into the water after her.

“She says finally, ‘I’m going to go, I didn’t want to be here anymore anyway,” Stated Drossard

He kept telling the woman that she is beautiful and has a full life ahead of her. As Drossard was trying to hold onto her against the current, she was trying to give up.

The Hennepin County water patrol and law enforcement officers pulled onto the scene in response to a 911 call from a passerby.

Shane Drossard is a hero as he gave all he had, to help another in desperate need.

Rung Theory: The Ladder of Well-being

Rung TheoryUplifting Society one Step at a Time

The strength of any civilization is in direct proportion to the average well-being of ALL its citizens. If we were to envision the quality of existence of all humanity as a ladder, each rung could represent the condition of existence. Those existing at the top of the ladder would have a reasonably good life. The lower levels would depict individuals living with problematic or troubled complexities.

Lifting every person one step up on the ladder would change the spirit of the planet. To do this, we need to assist our fellow citizens who are struggling at the lower rungs of the ladder. Some of these individuals always had life trouble. Others previously towards the top of the ladder found themselves on the lower levels due to an unfortunate circumstance.

The Power of Love

When individuals feel disempowered by illness, loss or displacement, it is difficult for them to express themselves. All too often, these individuals may adhere their willpower to those who seem to have authority. This surrender causes them to lose themselves more and more until entirely dependent on others. With a little encouragement and compassion, many of these people could easily find themselves again and feel stronger. A show of kindness may even help heal illness, injury or help someone find faith and hope.

This sensitivity is especially vital at life’s end, or when a person is terminally ill. Compassion plays a significant role in letting one know they have made a difference in life. Being remembered and cared for helps individuals feel loved. Showing kindness to family members in their time of need gives extra support in handling the loss of a loved one.

Giving the Voiceless a Voice

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Alyse Tobler-Price (MCAP) is not a stranger when it comes to empowering others. She has dedicated her entire career to giving a voice back to all she counsels. Being overwhelmed by the number of individuals that need tending, led to an easy and unique solution. She devised the SEMPI Social Communication Model that teaches individuals to listen and communicate reciprocally with each other on a much deeper level, in under 20 minutes. This allows individuals who feel lonely, isolated or unheard, to voice their often unspoken needs, and work toward understanding what is truly going on for them internally, which in turn promotes healing and personal empowerment. Once community members have learned the SEMPI model, they can then ‘pay it forward’ to help the next person find their voice, so they too can work toward feeling less lonely, isolated or unheard! Without hesitation, Alyse has given the SEMPI Social Communication Model free of charge to her community. Now she is sharing it throughout the world.

Learn more about SEMPI at the Goodwill Dispatch Reporter

Sharing a New Communication Model

Scrolls of Hope has adopted the new SEMPI Social Communication Model that teaches people how to feel heard, validated and understood by anyone who learns the model. By sharing it with affiliates, organizations can encourage their carers to learn how to deeply listen to those in their care. Genuinely hearing individuals experiencing difficult life challenges, enables a caregiver to advocate for what is needed by patients or displaced persons if they cannot do this for themselves. Being listened to empowers individuals to express their unmet needs easily, leading to self-empowerment through finding their voice. The SEMPI Social Communication Model removes the feelings of anguish previously experienced if people were not feeling heard. This connection gives everyone a deeper form of communication to build upon while promoting empathy, deeper listening skills, and the understanding of other’s perspectives apart from their own. Disempowered community members also start to feel more included, less lonely, and more loved.

Changing the World One Scroll at a Time

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Dave and Wendy Williams, the founders of Scrolls of Hope, are reaching out to those making a change. Meeting and networking with altruistic individuals such as Alyse gives rise to the possibility of sharing stories about individuals at the forefront of social change. The purpose is to unite people of goodwill through the Good Scrolls Gazette. This new platform gives room to post and spread stories of hope and triumphs that will raise awareness.

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Good Scrolls GazetteThe Good Scrolls Gazette and Scrolls of Hope will continue to expand its network and adopt ideas that promote the betterment of all. This will be the place where stories of personal triumph, acts of silent heroes, and uplifting stories of social change will be shared.  Coupled with local communities and global involvement, together we all can help everyone move one step up the Ladder of Well-being. To paraphrase a great man, Neil Armstrong, this will be one small step for humankind and one giant leap for humanity.

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A Talent for Inspiring Others

Every day we have the honor of meeting many inspiring people of goodwill. Each going unnoticed because of their unassuming nature despite their extensive acts of kindness. With little or no expectations of anything in return, they carry out their lives in an everlasting state of love for humankind. These are individuals Scrolls of Hope recognizes for their life-changing effect on the world. Thank you to the silent heroes affecting our lives every day.

Anita Wladichuk, The Ghostly Owl

Anastasia and the Ghostly Owl
Anita & Painted Toys

Anita is a unique individual with an inspiring story. Faced with many challenges throughout her life, she accomplished many successes despite her past hardships. Completing her education in 2002, after a pause to raise her children, Anita earned three bachelors degrees. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Psychology, and also B.Ed in Education. By 2005, Anita authored a very successful book, ‘Anastasia and the Ghostly Owl,’ depicting a unique approach to self-discovery and overcoming childhood abuse and neglect.

Hand Painted Puzzles
Wooden Puzzles

Anita was enjoying a very successful career as an author and educator until November 2006. Tragedy struck, during a wind storm. A nearby awning came loose and hit Anita in the forehead causing extensive damage to her head, eyes, ear, and spine. Anita’s was diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as TBI. Often TBI is misunderstood throughout the medical field because this condition can be mild with little or no effect on a person’s life. In Anita’s case and many more throughout the world, TBI is incapacitating and mistaken for other unrelated medical conditions. Rehabilitation can span for many years if not the rest of their lives. Many inflicted with TBI become homeless or rely solely on others for support. Even with the severity of her injuries, this was not the case for Anita Wladichuk.

Taking Charge of Her Life

Painted Duck Toys
Painted Duck Toys

Unable to go back to work or do much else, Anita did not take her condition laying down. As with everything she did, she needed to take back charge of her life. With the help of a good friend and her loving son, Anita was able to stay in her home while healing. During her ten year recovery, she found solace in caring for others. As a gifted artist, Anita began painting wooden toys for children in need. Each toy she painted was donated to bring joy to many kids who had very little. When Anita wasn’t painting children’s toys, she often volunteered at the local food bank and helped care for seniors.

The Ghostly OwlAs of 2016, Anita is on the mend, and back to sharing her beautiful book ‘Anastasia and the Ghostly Owl.’ This book is full of hope to help inspire those who have been mistreated or neglected during their life. She intends to reach as many broken souls as possible uplifting them from their despair and heartache. This noteworthy cause is indicative of Anita’s character, always caring for others while independently facing her challenges. The byproduct of her continually giving to others has had the most substantial effect in aiding in her physical recovery and mending her wounded spirit.

Kindred Spirits

Scrolls of Hope celebrates Anita’s story. Her care for others and compassion mirrors that of how Scrolls of Hopewe all should be.  She uses her past experiences, full of heartbreak and loss and turns them into her superpowers giving hope to all she touches.

Despite the challenges life gives us, there is never a good enough reason to give up. There is always something that can be done to overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles placed in our path. Many are dealt a difficult hand. They can easily be lifted up with care and compassion. The kindness given to others is the same kindness that will always flow back strengthening resolve and opening up personal self-discovery and growth.

Scrolls of Hope is always looking for people of goodwill. They are out there making a diffence every day.  As we continue our search we hope to bring additional stories of personal triumph and altruism.
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The Beautiful Music Left Behind

Let your music sing from the heart

In memory of her grandfather, Danielle a talented Christian contemporary artist is supporting the Alzheimer’s Association in bringing an end to this debilitating disease. She is raising awareness by participating in the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Danielle will be participating in Asheville, North Carolina, Saturday, September 15, 2018. Scrolls of Hope is supporting Danielle’s desire to help make a change and to bring about awareness.

Danielle’s deep understanding of Alzheimer’s stems from the last six years of her grandfather’s life. She and her family watched him slowly change due to this cruel disease. During his entire time with Alzheimer’s, Danielle was the only person her grandfather consistently recognized. He never forgot her name once. After a fall that caused a severe head injury, Danielle was afraid her grandfather would not remember who she was before returning to see him. However, as she went to his bedside and said “Pepere,” he immediately replied, “Danielle you’re here.” This would be the last time Danielle and her grandfather spoke.

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The melody of the spirit

Our lives are a personal symphony of beautiful moments that make up our song. Although the memories are still there, many stricken with Alzheimer’s lose the use of their cognitive skills long before they are finished living out their lives. Danielle is acutely aware of this having suffered the loss of a loved one who helped build her foundation.

Lyrics of Inspiration for Danielle’s song “Forget” inspired by her grandfather.

Music has the magical effect of bringing back the beautiful memories that reflect the impact others have had on our lives. Using both the memory of her grandfather and God-given talent, Danielle has found the inspiration for her song ‘Forget’ and the strength to bring awareness to the world. When listening to Danielle’s music, you can feel the compassion and love that is rooted in her heart.

Join Scrolls of Hope as we follow Danielle’s lead in bringing hope to those who feel lost. Even after we have moved on, our song still plays in the hearts of our loved ones with the continued inspiration of love.

Support Danielle’s Walk

Follow the link,Walk to End Alzheimer’s and help bring a greater awareness through unity.  Let’s walk together in remembrance of all who have suffered so others will not have to in the future.

 

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Captain Scott Stroup makes a catch of a lifetime

Watch Firefighter Catch Toddler Tossed From Balcony During Fire

In a harrowing drama that was filmed at a Georgia family’s burning home earlier this month, a firefighter managed to catch a toddler as she was tossed by her father from the 3rd story balcony. While the firefighters of Decatur had originally planned on climbing up the ladders and helping to escort the family down. A Georgia firefighter made an incredible rescue after she caught a baby dropped from the third floor of a burning apartment building, according to a video of the incident

 

Send ‘Scrolls of Hope’ Your Hero

Send your hero a Plaque of Appreciation at ‘Scrolls of Hope‘.  Your plaque will be shipped with a personalized message from you in a beautiful message bottle.  A copy of your message will also be placed in a Scrolls of Hope – Plaque of Appreciation, to be displayed as a reminder of your gratitude. Available for purchase at www.ScrollsofHope.com.

To have your hero remembered FREE of charge, fill out the form below and Scrolls of Hope will create a digital version of the Plaque of Appreciation.   Your hero will be shared throughout our many social networks and a copy will be emailed to you.

    Your hero will be posted on the Scrolls of Hope Facebook page, Twitter and on Pinterest. We will send you an email with links to each post.

    Grandma Eileen 101 and still going strong

    She Shares Her Wisdom With the World, Now Dozens of Strangers Surprise Her on 101st Birthday

    As a thank you for her wisdom and charm, hundreds of people from around the world pitched in to surprise Grandma Eileen on her 101st birthday. The beloved senior is renowned for giving advice to stressed-out New Yorkers from her home in Seattle, Washington 3,000 miles away. Her grandson, Mike Matthews, set up a makeshift kiosk

    The Courage of a Lion

    Watch Heroic Homeless Man’s Courage in Coming to Defense of Female Cop, ‘Something had to be done’

    Police in Columbia, South Carolina praised a homeless hero who had the courage of a lion last week who came to the aid of a female police officer being overpowered by an assailant during an arrest. In a gas station parking lot, she was knocked to the ground several times by the much larger man who had attacked the store clerk while wielding a knife.

    Send ‘Scrolls of Hope’ Your Hero

    Send your hero a Plaque of Appreciation at ‘Scrolls of Hope‘.  Your plaque will be shipped with a personalized message from you in a beautiful message bottle.  A copy of your message will also be placed in a Scrolls of Hope – Plaque of Appreciation, to be displayed as a reminder of your gratitude. Available for purchase at www.ScrollsofHope.com.

    To have your hero remembered FREE of charge, fill out the form below and Scrolls of Hope will create a digital version of the Plaque of Appreciation.   Your hero will be shared throughout our many social networks and a copy will be emailed to you.

      Your hero will be posted on the Scrolls of Hope Facebook page, Twitter and on Pinterest. We will send you an email with links to each post.

      8 year old Boy Rescued

      Officer Punches Through Frozen Pond to Rescue 8-Year-old Boy

      Sergeant Aaron Thompson is being hailed as a hero after he punched through a frozen pond on Monday evening in order to save a young boy who had fallen through the ice 30 minutes beforehand. The 8-year-old from New Harmony, Utah had been chasing his dog when a neighbor saw him fall into the water. WATCH:… Continue reading 8 year old Boy Rescued

      Police Officer Uplifts Homeless Man

      Instead of Issuing Citation, Officer Gives a Hand-up to Homeless Panhandler

      Michael Myers has spent years panhandling for money to pay for his breakfast, lunch, and dinner – but now, thanks to a compassionate police officer, he may finally be on his way to getting off the streets and getting a job of his own. In the past, Deputy Jacob Swalwell of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department had told the homeless man dozens of times that panhandling was illegal. Continue reading Police Officer Uplifts Homeless Man