Man Collects Half a Million Pennies Over 45 Years - Shareables Faith & Joy #36

This week: enormous igloo and 45 years of pennies [View this email in your browser]( Shareables Faith & Joy #36 Welcome back to Faith & Joy, a weekly newsletter that makes you smile no matter how hard you try not to! If it's your first time reading or a friend sent this to you, you can [subscribe here](. Today's Enjoyment: - Quote: Two ways to live your life - Video Reel: The most adorable face ever - Trending Loveable Stories: - Man Collects Half a Million Pennies Over 45 Years - Snowstorms Result in An Enormous Multi-Room Igloo! Quote of the Day: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ― Albert Einstein Reel of the Day: What do you think this adorable face looks like? Trending Loveable Stories [:newspaper:] SMILES [Man Collects Half a Million Pennies Over 45 Years]( Have you ever collected something special to you? Well, Otha Anders from Louisiana definitely has. For over 45 years, he collected pennies and managed to accumulate over half a million of them! At first, he wasn't trying to get rich or anything like that. He simply enjoyed collecting the pennies, and even saw them as a reminder to stop and say a prayer. Whenever he saw a penny on the ground, he would pause and take a moment to give thanks. He never accepted any pennies as a gift, either. Anders wanted the satisfaction of knowing that he and God had acquired the collection together. Over time, the collection grew so large that Anders began filling giant water jugs with pennies. His goal was to fill five five-gallon water jugs, but he didn't stop there. He eventually filled up fifteen of them! When he found out that his homeowner’s insurance policy wouldn't cover his collection, he decided it was time to cash in his pennies. It took over five hours to open all of the jars and count the coins, but in the end, the bank determined that his collection was worth over $5,000! It's amazing how something as small as a penny can hold so much meaning and value. For Anders, they represented gratitude and a connection with God. His dedication to collecting them for so long is truly inspiring. So, next time you see a penny on the ground, maybe take a moment to stop and give thanks, just like Otha Anders did. [(Click here to watch the full story)]( [(Join the Facebook discussion here)]( TALENT [Snowstorms Result in An Enormous Multi-Room Igloo!]( What brings us happiness? A good book, a night out with friends, or maybe just some good old Netflix and chill? Although these are all great, there's nothing better than enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature. Especially when it comes in the form of a snowy winter wonderland. Blake Dixon is a proud Ohioan who has always been passionate about snow days. He dreamt of building an igloo since middle school, and now his childhood dream has come true. With a little bit of engineering and a lot of persistence, he built his biggest igloo yet! This “snow castle” has multiple rooms featuring a sitting area, hallway, and a second room that can host at least seven adults and two kids. The igloo is equipped with a fireplace, a TV, and a nap room that contains multiple layers of blankets to keep everyone warm. Initially, the road to building this dream wasn't easy - the top collapsed, but the team didn't give up. Blake worked hard with his friends to make it happen, and he was thrilled that it is making people smile. In his posts, Blake advised everyone to pursue their dreams and make them happen. Blake has a master's degree in climate change and global sustainability and is “ready to save the world”. Until then, he’s making people happy with his construction, and that's something to be proud of. So next time you want to relax or have a fun-filled evening with friends, grab some blankets and head on over to Blake's igloo. [(Click here to watch the full story)]( [(Join the Facebook discussion here)]( If you enjoyed today's newsletter, share it with someone by clicking one of the buttons below, or simply forward the email directly! [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Thanks for reading! [:heart:][:wave:] [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [About Shareably Media]( [Email](mailto:newsletter@shareably.net) Have feedback? Email us at newsletter@shareably.net! Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( Want to discuss sponsorship or advertising? Reach out using [this form here](. Copyright © 2023 Shareably Media, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at one of our websites. Please see www.shareably.net/about for a full list of our brands Our mailing address is: Shareably Media, LLC 12705 Bluff Creek DriveLos Angeles, CA 90094 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.