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Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday’s dose of uplifting news! Today we’re shining a light on some of the incredible people who have given hope to countless others with their inspiring grit and determination. They are proof positive that having the right mindset will always take you straight to the top! ❤️

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Today's Enjoyment:

• Quote: Learning to make peace…

• Video Reel: This cat is ready to make his great escape!

• Trending Loveable Stories:

  • One Family Feeds Entire Town Year-Round

  • Legless Man Conquers Mt. Everest Summit

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One Family Feeds Entire Town Year-Round

When it comes to farming, a Saskatchewan winter is no joke. But a couple in Hudson Bay has found a unique solution that’s providing fresh produce to their whole town.

So what’s the answer? An old schoolhouse!

Jan and June Nel run Let-Us Grow Hydroponics, a drive-through farm that offers a variety of greens including romaine, butter, baby romaine, red romaine, green oakleaf, red oakleaf, muir, and batavia lettuces, kale, arugula, swiss chard, dill, basil, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, and parsley.

When the couple arrived from South Africa, they spotted an abandoned community schoolhouse. Jan had the idea to start a hydroponics business and after pitching the idea to the town, he got approved to move in.

June never imagined growing lettuce in an old school building would be such a success.

It’s going so well, in fact, that they’re already looking to grow more.

The community loves having fresh produce year-round. So, the Nels hope to expand since they’re currently using just a few classrooms and the library.

Hydroponic farming can only grow certain types of plants and it’s not without its challenges, but Let-Us Grow is determined to make it work. Future plans for the farm include a cafe and conference room to share the joy, tastes, and knowledge of hydroponic farming in rural Canada.

All in all, Jan and June are helping transform their community simply by growing some greens. Isn't that wonderful?

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Legless Man Conquers Mt. Everest Summit

A veteran has made mountaineering history by scaling Mt. Everest.

Hari Budha Magar began his climb April 17th, the same exact day he lost his legs in an Afghanistan IED explosion 13 years earlier. After waiting 18 days at Everest base camp, he and his crew began their ascent.

They faced freezing conditions, dwindling oxygen and water, and saw 2 dead bodies being drugged down.

Despite this, he stayed the course and became the first double above-the-knee amputee to summit the world's tallest mountain!

Hari hasn’t always been so motivated. Growing up in Nepal, he saw how disabled people were often perceived and felt his disability made him a burden. He felt his life was "completely finished" after losing his legs in Afghanistan, leading him into a battle with alcoholism and depression.

"I tried to kill myself a couple of times," he shared.

Now, Hari believes that whatever happens, happens for good. He first thought of climbing Everest when walking to school barefoot and planned to do so in 2018. Unfortunately, double amputees and blind people were banned from climbing the peak to reduce deaths.

Hari campaigned to lift the ban so he and others could attempt to summit the peak.

Throughout the challenge, he was supported by a team of Nepalese climbers led by Krish Thapa, a former Gurkha and SAS mountain troop leader. Now, Hari says he is looking forward to spending time with his family and even wants to return to Afghanistan.

He wants to go to the site where he lost his legs so he can say "thank you."

Without [losing my legs], I wouldn’t be climbing Everest, and it wouldn’t even count much.

Whatever happens, it happens for good.” Hari’s journey is a true inspiration and testament to the power of determination and perseverance.

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