Wish Stories

Louvenia’s family surprises with an Amrak train ride to commemorate her husband and spend meaningful time together.

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded many of us just how much our family members mean to us—and how challenging it is to be away from them. For Harold, his sister Beth’s steadfast support has meant “Everything in the world” to him. And even during their time apart, the...

If you’ve ever seen the Monterey Coast with your own eyes, you know why it’s been called “the Circle of Enchantment and Fulfilment.” Everywhere you look, beauty surrounds you. From the steep cliffsides and iconic rocky shorelines to the pristine blue water and...

Sixty-five-year-old Robert (Bob) has been estranged from his son, Chris, for nearly 40 years. Bob enlisted in the Army in 1972 during the Vietnam War and served for a few years stateside before being medically discharged. Upon his return home, Bob was...

 "This has been my wish for a long time. She is my only sister." – Otilio (67) Otilio and his sister, Beatrice, share a unique history, a strong bond, and an unwavering love for family. Otilio and Beatrice grew up in different households, separated by...

After many years apart, Natasha and her mother Roslyn finally reunited to rebuild their relationship and make new memories.

Geraldine Reunites with her Niece and SonTo Geraldine, family means everything. This spirited great-grandmother declared, “I will do anything for anyone who needs help!” Her life is a true testament to her genuinely nurturing spirit and the unselfish ways in which she...

  Rose knows first-hand what it’s like to experience homelessness and abandonment. Through her triumph over adversity, she finds solace in art, giving back to those with limited opportunities and in a friendship that developed in the most...

“A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” | Elbert Green Hubbard, American author | Sixty-seven-year-old Carolyn (pictured above), has lived a life with many ups and downs. From a rough childhood, to struggling with addiction and...

For many, a sister is: a lifelong confidant, a fearless defender, and an unfailing friend.   As they grow from bright-eyed, childhood adventurers to wise and caring advisors, sisters are always there for us.  Part of us believes that they will...

Davis pictured with Wish Of a Lifetime staff. Davis, 86, has a tremendous love and dedication to his family. He and his wife, Norma, have been married for 50 years and raised five wonderful children together. As a team, they have extended...

Eleanor Dew did it.  She reached THE milestone.  She achieved that extraordinary feat.  She discovered the secret. Eleanor Dew turned 100 years old and proved that a full life fuels the soul far beyond the expected.   On a sunny,...

“At the ‘ripe old’ age of 23, Irving’s mother said that he needed to find a nice girl and settle down, and he took her seriously”. You could say that Irving’s mother was the driving force that ultimately brought Muriel and Irving...

A knock on the Simpson family door yielded a life changing surprise. A 10-year-old boy, confused and orphaned, stood on the doorstep as his father’s car drove away in the distance. Thomas had lost his mother and his father...

Beverly has done it all; from volunteering in hospitals and working with the MS association, to helping with her children’s cheerleading squad and finding time to tend to her garden. This 85-year-old older adult describes herself...