One of the things two people in love promise to one another on their wedding day is to stay by each other’s side in sickness and in health. Finding that person who lives by these words is priceless and the truth is that not everyone is lucky enough to have someone that special by their side.
Brad and Liz from Phoenix, Arizona, had a beautiful life together. They had three children, and their every day was filled with happiness and laughter.
Unfortunately, one day, they got involved in an accident after a tire of their vehicle burst and Brad lost control over the car that swered off the road an flipped.
While Brad and the kids only suffered minor injuries, Liz hurt her back severely and was left paralyzed from her waist down.
She was heartbroken, but she never let her disability prevent her from living her life to the fullest. Liz had her loving husband and her children by her side. She, however, felt like she was robbed of some of the things she used to enjoy doing with her family, such as hiking.
Knowing just how much it meant to her to be out there in the mountains with her loved ones, Brad made it his mission to make it possible for Liz to ‘hike’ again.
This loving and devoted husband spent three months inside the garage working on a specialized wheelchair for his wife. After trying and failing and then trying again, Brad eventually constructed an all-terrain cart that resembled a tank.
When the time came for Liz to see what her husband had been working on, she was over the moon. It was the most beautiful surprise she could ever get.
Born to parents who were part of the film industry, television producer Bruce Paltrow and Tony Award-winning actress Blythe Danner, one would assume actress Gwyneth Paltrow was given plenty on a plate, but the truth is that she has worked hard in order to reach for the stars and become a renowned and much-loved Hollywood star.
From Jefferson in Paris (1995) and Shakespeare in Love (1998), to The Avengers (2012), Mortdecai (2015), and the Netflix’s farcical series The Politician (2019) among the rest, Palthrow has spend her entire life under the spotlight, something that can’t be said of her children, daughter Apple and son Moses, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Martin.
Paltrow is someone who rarely shares details of her private life, but this time she made a post about her son Moses because she has a lot to be proud of.
Namely, Moses celebrated his 18th birthday and the actress was more than happy to express her love for him.
Sharing a photo of him posing in a navy blue t-shirt and looking straight into the camera, Paltrow captioned her post: “Happy 18th birthday to you, my son. I am so proud of who you are. I love your sensitivity and brilliance and quiet humor.”
She went on, “I admire how deep you go into areas that interest you, becoming an expert in synths from the 80’s and the French new wave. I love how much you love the people you love, but also how internal you are.
Paltrow concluded her heartwarming post writing: “There is such a magnificent world of ideas and harmonies inside that beautiful head of yours. I am unbelievably proud of the person you are today, as you cross over the threshold into adulthood. I love you more than words can say, @mosesmartin you absolutely kill me. ❤️Mama.”
Her fans and followers were quick to congratulate Moses and share their birthday wishes, but one thing that caught the attention of many was his resemblance to his father.
“He looks more like Chris than Chris does,” one person commented. “Chris Martin in a nutshell,” someone else added. “He totally looks like his Dad,” a third wrote.
Honestly, the resemblance truly is uncanny.
Earlier this year, Palthrow spoke to The Sunday Times, and opened up about her feelings regarding Moses and her husband’s son Brody heading to college in the fall.
“It’ll be interesting to see how the morning routine changes with no kids in the house,” the actress said. “On the one hand, incredible sadness. A deep sense of impending grief. On the other hand, this is exactly what should be happening.”
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She continued saying that parents want to see their children as young adults who are resilient, cope and make connections, and leaving their home is how they achieve that.
“It’s like the guiding force. It’s what I return to. I observe a lot of my friends who’ve had kids who’ve gone off to college. Your kid…it changes. And you know, they come home a lot and all that stuff, but it’s not quite the same as living under the same roof all the days of the year. So I’m just trying to be open to what that means,” she said, as per People.
We wish Moses a very happy birthday.
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Congratulations are in order for George W. Bush, the former president of the United States, for becoming a grandfather for the fifth time.
Bush, 78, announced the arrival of the newest blessing to the family with a photo of his daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, and her husband, Craig Coyne, cradling their newborn son Edward Finn Coyne.
“Welcome to the world, Edward Finn Coyne. @laurawbush and I are proud grandparents of our newest blessing, born on August 4 and lovingly named in honor of his great-grandfathers,” Bush wrote in his caption. “Congratulations to Barbara, Craig, and big sister Cora Georgia.”
Barbara’s twin sister, Jenna Bush Hager, co-anchor on the Today show, expressed her excitement over her role of an aunt for the second time. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, “My sissy had a little mister and I fell madly in love with Edward Finn! ❤️💗👼,” and included a series of adorable photos.
Barbara and Craig’s first child, Cora, was born in 2021.
Jenna is a mother of three herself, and little Edward Finn is the fifth grandchild of the former POTUS and wife Laura Bush.
When baby Cora was born, George W. Bush and his wife, Laura also shared the happy news through the social media. At the time, they wrote, “With full hearts, @laurawbush and I are delighted to announce the birth of our new granddaughter. Barbara gave birth to Cora Georgia Coyne on September 27, 2021, in Maine – not far from our family home where Barbara and Craig were married. Cora is healthy and adorable, and we are proud and grateful.”
The family didn’t provide further details regarding the birth of baby Edward Finn, but judging from the photos shared by Jenna and the NYU Langone Health inscription on the baby’s hat, it is likely that Barbara had given birth at the renowned New York City hospital.
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The mystery of a missing woman was partially solved when she was located by the police in 2017, 43 years after her disappearance was reported to the authorities.
However, although the woman, Florence “Flora” Harris, was found alive, no details regarding the reason of her sudden vanishment have been brought to life because she suffers from dementia.
Florence’s discovery was by accident. In fact, the police was alerted of the skeletal remains of a woman who matched Florence’s general description and they further investigated the case. In search of any living relatives, they discovered that someone at the CareOne assisted living facility in Lowell, Massachusetts, was using her social security number, as reported by People.
Staff at the facility confirmed that the number was linked to Flora Harris, who has been residing there since 2001.
She couldn’t recall anything about her past, but her face smiled and she whispered “me” when shown a picture of herself from her younger days when she was working at The Concord resort. When handed a photo of her husband, Robert Stevens, she uttered, “Robert.”
After tracing her medical records for about 30 years, officials learned that she had been in both a nursing home in New Hampshire and St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan
Florence disappeared one day after her husband took her to the doctor’s in Monticello and was supposed to pick her up some two hours later. When he arrived at the location, she was nowhere to be seen.
Sadly, her health condition won’t allow her to share any specifics about her life during the 43 years she had been considered a missing person.
Festus Mbuva, a healthcare worker at the facility where Florence resides, who took care of her for more than a decade, spoke to the Associated Press and said, “To be honest, I don’t think she ever really wanted to be found,” adding: “You can tell something happened in her past that she didn’t want any part of.”
According to him, she rarely spoke of her life but he was still able to piece her story together, at least partially. Mbuva revealed that Florence once confessed her husband Robert, who was already dead at the time she was tracked down, was abusive. She also revealed that she worked as a hairdresser brought up in Yonkers and was one of the attendees at the 1969 Woodstock concert, as per People.
Until this very day, officials haven’t been able to get in touch with any living relatives of Florence.
The great thing is that she’s safe and sound.
Solving a missing person case involving someone who has been missing for over four decades is not something we see every day.
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Relationships have their highs and lows, but that’s part of the journey that strengthens the bond between two people who are committed to one other and are determined to make things work.
However, when a third person is involved in the relationship, it adds complexity, and many people are not ready to forgive betrayal of any kind.
A woman took to the social media to share a story that broke her heart but taught her how to love herself more and appreciate the positive aspects of life.
She and her boyfriend, who happened to be a businessman running his own company, have been together for quite some time. Eventually, he popped the question and she was more than happy to agree to a union with him. She has always pictured her life with him, the lazy Sundays, and a little house with a tree swing. In him, she found everything she has ever looked for in a partner.
Her resounding ‘yes’ was met with loud applause from the guests at the fancy restaurant who witnessed the special moment.
She felt like the luckiest girl alive and looked forward to a shared life with the person she believed was her soulmate.
That night, as she lay in bed and made plans about her future, imagining herself wearing the most stunning wedding gown, walking down the aisle, and saying “I do,” she noticed an odd symbol engraved on the ring. A creeping feeling of anxiety settled over her. She had a feeling that she had seen that symbol before.
In a rush, she got out of the bed, and started looking at old photos of her and her boyfriend, as well as his social media posts and photos.
On one of them, she noticed that the same symbol was tattooed on her boyfriend’s ex girl whom he had dated for a couple of years.
Did the ring belong to her? Were they ever engaged? These questions bothered her and she knew she needed to confront her boyfriend.
The following day, she asked questions about his ex, but he was hesitant to answer. The woman couldn’t hold it any longer and asked if his ex ever possessed the ring he proposed with. Shocked by the discovery, he confessed that he and his ex were in fact engaged, and that the ring was a family heirloom and that she returned it back when the engagement was broken off. He went on to convince her that it didn’t really matter that he proposed to her with the same ring, as it held sentimental value for him and his family.
The woman was anxious. She felt that there was more to the story than he was willing to share. She felt betrayed because he had kept something so important from her. The fact that he was engaged to someone else and never mentioned it to her was upsetting, especially because he and his ex were still in touch. She was even very close to his part of the family and was still invited to certain family gatherings.
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At that point, she wasn’t sure if she was ready to marry him, so she decided to put their engagement on hold, but that affected their relationship as he accused her of acting childish.
Confused, she wanted to know if she had done the right thing.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Days after fairytale wedding to husband Jeremy Scheuch, Danielle Colby, star of American Pickers, shared devastating news on her Instagram.
Jeremy’s father, whom she referred to as Papa John, passed away.
The “Queen of Rust” tied the knot with longtime partner Jeremy in Puerto Rico. She wore a bright blue wedding dress with a flowing tail, while her hubby was dressed in a bright blue wedding dress with a flowing tail, TheSunreported.
Jeremy announced the upcoming wedding, that took place earlier this year, with a sweet post captioned: “I get to marry my best friend this month,” along a photo of the two. Danielle was quick to comment under the photo which showed her resting her head on Jeremy’s shoulder, writing: “No, I get to marry MY best friend this month.”
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Danielle also made a post about her then-future husband, thanking him for being “her anchor.”
Their wedding was a stunning event, but mere days after saying “I do,” the family suffered the loss of Jeremy’s dad.
Danielle, who was heartbroken by the tragic passing of her father-in-law, posted a heartfelt tribute to him on the social media.
“Papa John…. You spent your life advocating and creating miracles for the most vulnerable children in your community.
“The first time I ever met you was in a an airplane hanger that you and your elves had turned into the north pole to make a dream come true for a little girl who was dying of cancer. You gave her hope and peace and excitement. Just like you gave us.”
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“You have always welcomed me with open arms, held faith in me when I did not I hold that faith in myself, you saw the goodness in me even when those around you may have doubted it. You held me gently in your heart and allowed me to open up to you,” she continued.
“As we all know, that takes me some time. You traveled thousands of miles many times to come and be with us and opened your doors when we needed you to sprinkle your magic around us as we were going through hard times,” the American Pickers star continued.
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She spoke of all the beautiful memories they shared together and how he “brought a new understanding of the special occasions into my life.”
Under the post shared by Jeremy, in which he celebrated his late father’s life, Danielle wrote how grateful she is to him for bringing his father, Papa John, into their lives.
That life can be cruel at times is something most of us experienced at some point. One day everything seems normal, and then out of the blue a challenge or an obstacle comes along our way and tests our resilience.
But it is these experiences that help us grow and learn.
A woman named Vera had a fulfilling life and a family she adored. Unfortunately, she lost it all in a fire that left her without her husband and daughter and without a roof over her head.
The years following the tragedy that changed her life forever were dull and filled with grief and anger.
Vera was forced to move in with her parents, but following their passing, she lost the house she inherited from them and became homeless.
Unable to land a job and find a place to stay, she was offered to help around at the local shelter, for which she was given food and little money. Her responsibility was to clean the place and throw the garbage.
One day, however, as she got near the trash cans, she spotted a bag under the pile of garbage. Curious to see what’s inside, she took the bag, and then a one dollar bill fell out of it. When she peeked inside, she noticed something that took her breath away. There was a pile of money inside, and it was so many that she couldn’t even count it.
At that moment, she imagined how different her life would be if she took the money for herself. She could buy a house, maybe start a business, and be able to help those in need. As she was thinking about the possible outcome, she heard someone yelling, “Hey, lady. Move out of the way.”
Still in disbelief at her find, she struggled to decide what to do next. But after giving it a thought, she decided to take the bag and bring it to the shelter.
Seeing her looking puzzled and shocked, her boss asked her is everything is alright. Vera then handed him the bag and told him about the money. The boss started counting the bills, but he lost track.
Vera told him she wanted to return it to the rightful owner, and her boss knew who that person was because he had visited the shelter earlier that day, asking if anyone found the money his housekeeper threw by mistake.
The boss praised Vera for her heart of gold and suggested she should be the one to return the money herself. It turned out that the person who lost it lived just two streets away.
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As Vera approached the huge mansion with an enormous garden, her heart started racing. Shaking and feeling nervous, she rang the bell and an elegant lady opened the door.
“Is Mr. Carter home? I’m here to return his money,”she said with a shaky voice.
“Honey, someone found your money,” the lady exclaimed in excitement.
Mr. Carter then appeared at the door and gave Vera a strange look. She said, “Here, I found this beg full of money in the trash. My boss said you were looking for it.” But her words were interrupted by him. “Yeah, just place the bag down, one of the helpers will take it.”
He didn’t even say “thank you,” but stared at Vera and said her hands were filthy and asked the lady who answered the door, who happened to be his wife, not to hold hands with her.
“But…honey…we should reward this kind woman for what she did…” the lady said. Mr. Carter then threw a $100 bill on the ground and said, “This should be enough for someone like you,” and slammed the door. It was obvious his wife was ashamed of his action, but there was nothing she could do.
Vera took the $100 and left, crying all the way to the shelter.
When her boss asked her what happened, she told him how Mr. Carter mistreated her and insulted her, but her boss told her not to worry because she was a generous woman who deserved all the praise in the world. In fact, realizing how honest she was, he offered her a full time job at the shelter and helped her rent a small apartment.
Vera was very grateful. It was years that someone had done something so generous for her.
As a way of thanking him, she invited him and his wife, along with some employees from the shelter to her new place where she baked muffins and a bunch of other cookies for them.
Her guests were stunned by the way the sweets tasted. They all agreed that they had never tasted anything so delicious before. As they were laughing and celebrating the new beginning, Vera’s boss said, “You know what Vera? You should start your own baking business. I will support you financially and help you start.” Vera was stunned by the suggestion. She did work at a pastry shop in the past and knew how things were done, but could she really embark on such a journey?
It turned out that she could. It took a lot of time and patience, but Vera opened a tiny shop which grew bigger in a couple of years.
Her business bloomed and she became a well-known name in the industry.
One day, she got an order for a large number of cupcakes, a cake, and some other things. She had everything ready, and wanted to deliver the products herself, but to her surprise, she found herself at the door of the mansion where she was once humiliated. As she rang the doorbell, she recalled the time she found the money and how she struggled to make ends meet, yet decided to do the right thing and return it to the ungrateful owner. Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door opening.
It was Mr. Carter. He was hosting a very important party that day. He looked at Vera and smiled, but she didn’t smile back. Instead, she asked him if he remembered her, reminding him of the event that took place two years ago.
He looked at her again, and couldn’t believe she was the same person. “What are you doing here?” he asked her. Vera explained that the pastry shop he made an order at was hers. He couldn’t believe she was telling the truth.
With a smile on her face, Vera told him that her products won’t be served at his party.
Mr. Carter started yelling at her. “You can’t cancel at the last minute. This party is extremely important to me.” But Vera didn’t care. Instead, she took $100 bill and handed it to him. “I hope this $100 will be enough to sort out tonight’s party plans,” she said and walked away. “As of the things you ordered. I’d rather give them to the homeless.”
Mr. Carter got a taste of his own medicine. Vera hoped he learned a valuable lesson that day, that every person, no matter his social status or background, should be treated with kindness.
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If you are one of those people who have deep appreciation for nature and enjoys being outdoors, gardening is the perfect activity for you. Among the rest, taking care of plants and flowers, watering them and making sure they are free of bugs, has a therapeutic power. No matter if you have a spacious garden or you simply have some flower pots inside the house or at your balcony, being around plants helps reduce the level of stress, improve your overall mood, and even provide low-impact exercise.
Of course, before you even consider starting gardening, you need to have some background knowledge, such as choosing the right plants for the area where you reside, the watering needs of each of the plants you grow, the quality of the soil used, and more.
The final result, whether newly grown flower buds or fruits and vegetables you were eager to taste, brings a pleasant sense of accomplishment.
However, one of the challenges that arise when you have plants are the insects and the rodents that may damage the greenery. In fact, managing pests is one of the crucial elements to maintaining a healthy garden. Preventing them is always the best strategy, although that easier said than done, there are plenty of ways to get rid of them without harming the plant. For example, chemical pesticides, or some more environment-friendly options like organic sprays and companion planting.
What you should have in mind, however, is that there are certain insects that do more good than harm. So, if you want your garden to shine, make sure you do research on the matter.
Recently, someone shared a photo of a leaf covered in petite, detailed black geometric shapes that give the feeling of the leaf being infected with a serious disease. But a few clicks away was the answer of what these strange shapes might be. Well, it turned out they are Nymphalis Antiopa butterfly eggs.
The Mourning Cloak butterfly, which is the more common name of these species of butterflies, lays its eggs in clusters. At first, they are yellowish or greenish, but the color gets darker as the time for hatching approaches.
Eventually, the eggs hatch into caterpillars with that are black with white dots and spines. They feed on the leaves of the host plant before pupating and evolving into butterflies.
Hearing this, you may assume they harm the plant, but that’s not entirely true.
In fact, these butterflies, can be quite beneficial because of several reasons.
For one, they contribute to pollination by visiting flowers for nectar, although not that significantly as bees or butterflies like monarchs. At the same time, they feed on rotting fruits and enhance the decomposition process. They also serve as prey for predators like birds and spiders, contributing to local biodiversity.
If you find these eggs or caterpillars in your garden and you still want to get rid of them, don’t kill them, simply place them somewhere else, such as to a tree or shrub.
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