What I'm Loving Wednesday: There's Good in the World

“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.”  ~Thomas Merton

There's good in the world.  And sometimes, we just need a little reminder of that.  Today, I'm loving a few of these reminders I've seen in the last week or so.  (Linking up with Jamie!)

First up we have a story about a football team coming to the rescue for a girl who was being bullied.  Chy Johnson used to go home crying every day because kids were mean to her and she had to eat lunch alone.  And then, the football team got involved.  She now eats lunch at the popular table, calls the team "her boys" and hangs out with them on the sideline.  These boys put an end to a bad situation for this girl.  Good work, kids!

photo via ESPN

Next we have a story and photo of a police officer in New York helping a homeless man who was barefoot and freezing in Times Square.  He did not know anyone was watching and did not seek any recognition.  He just did something kind to help another person in need.  What an example of being the hands and feet (by warming the feet of others) of Jesus. 

Photo via NYPD

Third, let's talk about Manti T'eo and Notre Dame.  Yes, more football.  What do you expect on my blog?  It's no secret that I LOVE Notre Dame and this kid.  There are tons of stories that I could share.  Check out this video of Manti talking about how the Notre Dame community (and even the opposing fans) rallied around Manti after he lost his girlfriend and grandma within 48 hours, and about what an amazing person his girlfriend was.  When asked about him being Mormon and attending Notre Dame, he told the story of taking his family to the Grotto at night when they visited for a game.  His uncle said, "It doesn't matter what religion you belong to, whether you are Mormon, Catholic, Jewish, Baptist, when you step on these grounds, it's holy."  Plus he is the king of goal line stands and is taking the undefeated Irish to the National Championship.

Photo via me during my trip to Notre Dame

I swear if this kid doesn't win the Heisman I'm going to file some sort of protest.  Sorry Johnny Football and my K-State friends.