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SALT LAKE CITY — Need a little inspiration to start your week off on a good note?
Whether all the heavy news is getting you down lately or you just want another reason to smile, we've got a few stories for you. From strangers returning lost wallets to people going out of their way to rescue ducklings, these stories will add an extra burst of brightness to your day and might even inspire you to give back in your own way.
And if you have your own story of kindness to share, send it our way. The KSL.com “Make Your Week” column features uplifting stories sent in from people outside the newsroom. To send in a story, email it in 100 words or less to mdalrymple@ksl.com. Photos and videos are encouraged.
Girl shares cookies with West Valley police officer
The West Valley City Police Department shared this story on Facebook of a girl who shared some cookies with an officer as a thank you for his service in the community.
Boys return $100 found on ground
Two boys in Ephraim found $100 on the ground, the Ephraim City Police Department said on Facebook. The boys took the money to the police station, and since no one claimed it, they get to keep it.
Early morning duck rescue in Layton
Jill H.
"This morning about 6:30 a.m. as my husband was leaving for work, he heard the little cries of some ducklings. He walked out front to see a mom duck standing by the storm drain with three of her ducklings, but he could hear more down in the drain. The local Layton Fire Department was called and they came to the rescue! All the sweet babies were helped out and reunited with their worried mama! Love that these amazing men and women help out whenever, wherever, with whatever they can!"
"After the rescue, these cute girls took the firefighters a thank you card with some doughnuts. They gave the girls a fun tour of the trucks and let them turn on the lights and ring the siren! This fire department is always going above and beyond! This may seem like such a simple thing they did, but it meant a lot to the kids who were watching. The little things do matter!"
