Stories

Inspirational Stories

 
A collection of stories that are told to inspire. Live through others; experience their perseverance; make a change in your life.



Abraham Lincoln's Story: Year by Year (A Quick Overview)


Abraham Lincoln faced a lot problems in his life, he learned not to give up based on his experience. Please read the following to see how he overcame his problems and remained successful. 


1816  Abraham Lincoln's family was forced out of their home and he needed to work to support his family.


1818  His mother passed away



1828  His sister dies


1831  A business venture failed


1832  He ran for the State Legislature and lost


1832  In the same year, he lost his job. He decided to go to law school but could not get in.


1833  He borrowed money from a friend to start a business. By the end of the year, he was bankrupt.


1834  He ran for the State Legislature again. This time he won.


1835  The year was looking better as he was engaged to be married. Unfortunately, his fiancee died and
          he was grief stricken.


1836  This was the year he had a total nervous breakdown and for 6 months was bedridden.


1836  He sought to become Speaker of the State Legislature. He was defeated.


1840  He sought to become Elector. He was defeated.


1842  Marries Mary Todd. They have 4 boys but only one would live to maturity.


1843  He ran for Congress. He lost.


1846  He ran for Congress again. He won and moved to Washington.


1848  He ran for re-election to Congress. He lost.


1849  He sought the job of Land Officer in his home state. He didn't get the job.


1850  His son, Edward, dies.


1854  He ran for the Senate of the United states. He lost.


1856  He sought the Vice Presidential nomination at a national convention. He got less than 100 votes.


1858  He ran for the Senate again. He lost again.


1860  Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States


1862  His son, Willie, dies at age 12.


1865  On April 14, Abraham Lincoln is assassinated.


Thomas Edision: Nothing can hold you back; except yourself...

Thomas Edison - He's actually known as one of the most prolific inventors in history holding 1,093 U.S. patents as well as a lot of patents in the UK, France and Germany. When Thomas was 4 he was sent home from school with a note. The note told his mother that he was to remove his son from school because he was "too stupid to learn". Thomas' mother decided to teach him herself. He only had 3 months of formal schooling yet went on to create numerous inventions like the phonograph. He was also partially deaf in one ear.