Heroes 2
5 Stories of Inspiring Mothers from around the World
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Lou Xiaoying
Lou Xiaoying, 88 years old, has saved the lives of over 30 abandoned babies since 1972. She made her living as a trash collector/recycler in an impoverished area of China.
This profession unfortunately has exposed her to the discovery of unwanted babies left for dead in the trash.
Upon discovering the first baby in the trash, Xiaoying was left with a difficult decision. Barely making ends meet, she was not financially in a comfortable place to take on … Keep Reading!!!
Real Men of AP: Soldier John Gebhardt Holds Injured Iraqi Girl While She Sleeps
“I pray for the best for the Iraqi children…I can’t tell the difference between their kids and our kids. The Iraqi parents have the same care and compassion for their children as any American.” -Chief Master Sgt. John Gebhardt
This picture, taken in 2006, shows then Chief Master Sgt. John Gebhardt, superintendent of the 22nd Wing Medical Group at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas, holding an injured Iraqi girl.
The Iraqi child’s parents and siblings were killed by insurgents … Keep Reading!!!
