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Jimmy Zimmerman is among those who finds an affection for the snow, and in today's story, he recounts for us one wintery afternoon when he found himself in a classic snowball fight.

In today's episode, Micah Olson tells us his story about feeling a little stressed over an adoption process that his family went through a few years back during the last few months of the year.

The best medicine in times of trouble is laughter, according to Nita Wood, who shares her sweet story in this episode.

The winter season can bring a lot of weddings with it. As winter appraoches, we chose a story this week that was told by Sue Simkins, who talks about a unique experience she had with her daughter's wedding.

In this week's episode, Jaques dePessis tells us of a time when he and a group of friends were having dinner together, and he realized the importance of taking the responsibility to help others, even when it comes to preparing a meal.

"When people say dreams don't come true, tell them about Rudy." That's just what happened when a film appeared in 1993 telling the story of a boy named Rudy, an underdog and a dreamer who just never quit.

When have you received help from someone that you weren't expecting? On today's episode, Michelle Woodbury tells us her story of how she felt heaven's help through her husband's cousin, Bethany.

What are some of your halloween costumes you've been most proud of in the past? How about some of your worst? Jimmy tells his story this week of a costume he found that, in his mind, would make him look just like the werewolf he was going for.

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When you have an opportunity to push yourself, do you give up before you begin? Camden’s story of participating in high school track and discovering the value of a challenge may inspire you to give it your all next time.

Story Mic is a weekly podcast featuring uplifting, entertaining stories from people like you around the world. It is now available for download on iTunes.

This week we are joined by Leslee Nelson telling the story of her family leaving Holland to go to America, following the events of World War II.

You know how certain smells are inherently tied to specific memories? Today's story features that idea, as Paula talks about the memories she gets from the smell of cinnamon rolls.

Can you imagine going to live in another country by yourself? Such was the desire of Courtney Connolly's grandmother, and the essence of today's story.

"What discoveries have you made in your ancestry research? In today's episode, Peggy Lauritsen reveals her amazing overnight encounter, leading to the identification of over 100 lost ancestors in her family tree.

Charlotte talks about being embarrassed by her dad and recognizing how important family is.

When you were little, what did you love most? For Kennady Parkinson, it was a family pet.

Listen to this story about a hero's hero. Jenn Day shares with us about how while her grandfather was at war, a fellow solider saves his life.

We learn and grow so much as children, especially through experiences, good and bad, of how things work in the world around us. In today's story, Eryn Davis tells of a time when she discovered that the world did not revolve around her.

Life is full of choices. We find rewards in our good decisions, and we learn from our mistakes. Fernando Camilo tells the story of how he was faced with a decision as a young boy and learned about using his agency.

What family traditions have you carried in your family throughout the years? Allison Kimball shares one of her favorite family traditions in today's story.

Do you ever find it so hard to avoid sweets that you have to sneak them in when nobody's looking? Well, if you've got a sweet tooth like Adam Mellema, you might relate to his story.

How has your family shaped your life? In this episode of Story Mic, Jenn Crookston shares the story of a business that brought several generations of her family together in ways she’ll never forget.

Appearances aren’t everything. Kristen Jones tells a story about an interaction that taught her to look past the physical attributes of others.

Have you ever pulled a prank that went wrong? Jill Swensen has, and she tells us all about it in this episode of Story Mic.

For Spencer Belnap, living in his brother’s shadow taught him the skills he needed to make an impact of his own.

When Devan was a teenager, he found his dad typically embarrassing. He was especially surprised and embarrassed by the unusual items his dad would bring home from his regular garage sale quests.

Sometimes the toughest experiences turn out to be the sweetest. That was the case for Karie after she found herself stuck on the side of a mountain.

Which memory does your mind turn to when you get a whiff of freshly baked biscuits? For Collin, it’s his grandmother’s dining room table, packed with aunts, uncles, and cousins gathered for a family meal.

Chasing dreams can be a difficult challenge, especially when peers think success isn’t possible. Geoff shares his story when he failed to make medical school and what his mother's advice did for him.

Maria shares the life sketch of her surfer, board member dog "Number 10".

Perspective is everything, especially when it comes understanding other people.

RJ accidentally glues himself to the floor, but his luckily grandpa's advice rescues him.

Heidi shares the great lengths she took to inspire her son and his friends to pick up journaling.

Logan Steele touches on how unchecked progression, like playing with matches, can lead you into dangerous places.

Alex Stiles shares a time when she walked away from helping someone in need, but discovered that you never know when someone could use your help.

Elder Gavarret shares the reason why there are so many "Lions" named in the family

Guy Gibbons explains why all mistakes can be forgiven and how some can even turn out for the best.

Lluvia didn't want to take pictures with her family until she lost weight. She changed her mind while on her latest family trip.

Spencer's mother taught him to always have integrity. He recalls how that lesson helped throughout his life.