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favorite stories of the year on this
week's Good Start.
Hey guys, and welcome to Good Start.
I'm Sally Turner.
It's almost 2020, but before
we head into the new year, we've
decided to take a look back on some
of our most heartwarming, inspiring,
and joyful stories of 2019.
For our first story, back in the
beginning of the year, we introduced
you to a retired veterinarian
who is giving back to animals in
need.
freedom just like people.
Give them mobility,
it brightens their living
conditions.
Lincoln Parkes is a retired
veterinary surgeon who
over 40 years ago, inspiring
him to
for disabled pets.
When he saw the effect his cart had
on the first dog, he knew
he was onto
When I saw the dog smile,
if you can, and when it took
off after being carried around,
I was convinced I was doing
something good for disabled animals
in general.
Lincoln had
over the years to
rabbits, pigs, and, of
course, dogs of all sizes.
His
After very
he then uses screws, bolts,
and other various components
And when asked why he continues
to work so hard after
all these years, Lincoln says
I'm crazy.
I enjoy doing it.
Dogs, and cats and pets in general,
they partner up with their owners
and those owners, when they have to
give them up, they're totally in
love with them.
Totally in love.
Mr. Parkes is still creating his
K9 Carts, and they are still
available for purchase.
We will be leaving a link to his
website below.
For our next story, back in May, we
met a feisty grandma who taught
us it's never too late to achieve
your dreams.
right in time for her 80th birthday.
I do have a new belt and look
at it. It's amazing.
It has my name on it in Korean.
Nobody else can wear this belt.
I earned it.
The soon-to-be 80-year-old is a
at the Master Lance Farrell's
Taekwondo studio, where she
Two of my grandsons were
participating in classes
and they would teach me different
moves when they were at home with me
and it just looked like so much fun.
And then our daughter and son-in-law
started taking classes.
So I thought, why not?
The family that kicks together,
sticks together.
So, it's excellent.
We love it.
She embodies the taekwondo tenants.
She's got indomitable spirit.
She's courteous.
She has
exhibited such integrity throughout
her life and career.
And been just a great grandmother.
You know, when I grow up, I want to
be like Mary.
And
I never think about getting old.
To me, it is defining
my golden years
as being golden.
I don't know what you're supposed to
feel like at 80.
I just feel like me.
I know I would call Mary if I ever
needed a hand.
What an inspiration.
And for our final throwback,
over the summer, we met a
photographer who is turning children
with special needs into the
superheroes and magical characters
of their dreams.
Make your Thor face, Buddy!
The family-owned business is
Nicole and Scott Endersby.
While real estate photography pays
their bills, it's
This series
Our mission is special needs
awareness.
We had families that told us
that they couldn't afford a
photographer or they couldn't
find one that was really patient.
And you're gonna hold this like
you're holding a shield.
And so, we came in and said, you
know what? We can do this.
We can give back to the community.
Their children,
When they first saw their photos, I
mean, they were just big smiles and
just loving it.
Parents like Beth Sovereign,
It's a real honor and it's an
opportunity that we wouldn't
normally be able to
elect to pay for because of
all the special needs
therapies, and tools and devices
that we need.
Nash Paradise's son, who is on the
autism spectrum, loves the chance
to be a superhero.
When we told him he got to be Thor,
he was just ecstatic.
He was running around the house in
his Thor outfit, just swinging his
hammer. He doesn't even know what
Thor does, but couldn't have been
more excited to shoot lightning
bolts, I guess.
For Scott,
Just put a smile on their face and
just know that they can be
whoever they want to be
and just get their spirits
and motivation up.
Well, that's it for us in 2019, and
it has certainly been an exciting
year for all of us here at Good
Start. Our director Rob got
a new dog.
Our editor Mike accidentally locked
himself in his edit room and has yet
to get out.
Hang in there, Mike.
Help is on the way!
Our producer Ryan broke his ankle,
but got a fun new scooter as
a result.
Team Good Start got two exciting
new additions.
Our producer Meagan and our audio
engineer Pedro both welcomed
their first kids, Shea and Gustavo.
And yours truly got engaged.
But today isn't really about
NowThis.
It's about a question that Andrew
has for me.
Sally Turner,
will you be...
oh, my God, is this really happening?
Oh, my god
is this really happening?
Oh, you're shaking, Andrew!
Oh, my God.
Yes!
We can't wait to bring you
more positive stories in the
year ahead.
Be sure to like our page and follow
us for more positive stories to make
your day.
Thanks for joining us this year
and we'll see you back in 2020
for more Good Starts.