Simone Biles’ parents who took her from foster care aren’t fans of her ‘LA house’ in Houston

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Simone Biles is a remarkable athlete who won 7 Olympic medals across two Olympic Games.

Being part of the Tokyo Olympics was just another gem in her career’s crown of glory. This time, with her decision to withdraw from the competition, she became sort of a spokesperson for the importance of the mental health. “It’s been a long week. It’s been a long Olympic process. It’s been a long year. Just a lot of different variables and I think we’re just a little bit too stressed out, but we should be out here having fun and sometimes that’s not the case,” she said after announcing her withdrawal, as per USA Today.

Biles’ life hasn’t always been easy. As a young child, she and her sisters were part of the foster system before their grandparents could adopt them. Her grandmother Nellie, whom the star calls ‘mom,’ has always been very supportive of Biles’ dreams. “She encourages me and never lets me feel down about something for too long,” Biles told CNN.

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In her Facebook series Simone vs. Herself, she spoke of the time she and her siblings were taken from their mother and then given to their grandparents.

“I don’t remember a lot about foster care, but I definitely knew that we had been taken from our biological mom and then you just think you’re going to go back to her,” she wrote. “[Me and my siblings] were very fortunate that we actually got to stay with our siblings because a lot of the time you either get regrouped from home to home to home or you and your siblings get split up.”

Biles fell in love with gymnastics “by accident,” or better said after a serendipitous encounter with the equipment used in the sport that would help her reach for the stars. Namely, as part of the daycare program she attended when she was just 6, they were supposed to go on a trip to a farm, but after the weather went bad, they were taken to a tumbling gym instead.

Recently, USA Gymnastics announced that Biles is ready to return to gymnastics. She is scheduled to compete at the 2023 US Classic in August, and fans are looking forward to see her compete again.

In April and May 2023, Biles wed NFL player Jonathan Owens in two separate ceremonies. They had a simple civil wedding in the US and the following month they flew to Cabo, San Lucas. They wed with their closest family and friends in attendance.

Following the wedding, the couple moved into their Houston home of modern, minimalist looks. The house, which Biles both back in 2019 for $2 million features a modest black-and-white interior, a modest-sized kitchen, a spacious and homey living room, a gorgeous L-shaped pool, and a backyard table set featuring swings as its chairs.

This however, isn’t what her parents would choose because the home resembles ‘an LA home but in Houston.’ According to the athlete, whenever her parents visit, they tell their daughter it’s not the type of home they would choose. But then Biles reminds them that she loves how her house looks like.

What’s most, the couple is now building another home for themselves.

Biles is still very active as a gymnast and is set to win more medals and set new records.

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Robert Irwin gets bitten in the face by same species snake which attacked late sad Steve Irwin

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Late Steve Irwin’s children, Bindi and Robert, followed into their father’s footsteps and although many say they have big shoes to fill, they are both doing extraordinary job keeping their dad’s legacy alive.

The love they feel for the animals is enormous and their efforts to preserve different species is effortless.

Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter star and one of the most famous conservationists and wildlife experts died aged 44 in what is described a freak accident. He was pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

“…Even if we’d been able to get him into an emergency ward at that moment we probably wouldn’t have been able to save him, because the damage to his heart was massive. As we’re motoring back I’m screaming at one of the other crew in the boat to put their hand over the wound and we’re saying to him things like, ‘Think of your kids, Steve, hang on, hang on.’ He just sort of calmly looked up at me and said, ‘I’m dying.’ And that was the last thing he said,” one of the underwater cameramen tragically recalled.

Today, his wife Terri, and the children run the Australia Zoo.

Recently, Robert uploaded an old footage of his late father’s face being bit by a python snake along with another video of himself being bitten in the same manner by the same kind of snake.

“Déjà vu. Dad and me getting bitten by the same species of snake (carpet python) decades apart,” Robert wrote in the caption for the video. “I found this python on the side of a road, but as you can see, sometimes snake rescues don’t quite go to plan 😂”

Just like his late dad, Robert handled the bites with the same composure.

“I got a little too close, so he gave me a bite. They’ve got extremely sharp teeth like little needles,” he captioned the video.

 
 
 
 
 
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During the devastating wildfire which struck their homeland, the Irwin family helped save tens of thousands of animals. They save approximately 800 koalas each year. Animals which are one of the most famous species of Australia and which hold a very special place in the hearts of the Irwins. In fact, one of the most famous photos of Steve is the one holding a koala in his arms.

Robert has made many appearances on American TV to promote Australia zoo and the work that he and his family do for wildlife. He resembles his late father in many ways.

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Despite the time that has passed since his passing, wife Terri still misses him badly. Although he’s no longer around, she is forever grateful she had her ‘happily ever after’ with him.

“Every day is hard, and after 16 years, the sadness stops being a rock in your heart and starts walking beside you,” she opened up during an emotional interview on the program Anh’s Brush with Fame.

In September, Robert paid tribute to his dad on what was the anniversary of his death as well as Father’s Day in Australia. He made a post and wrote, “It’s Father’s Day today in Australia, and I am sending my love to those who are missing their dad today. I cherish all the good times with my dad and feel grateful to be able to keep his memory and legacy alive ❤️.”

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Her brother wants to be her father but his wife says no

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Life is unpredictable. The truth is that we never know what awaits us at the corner and what challenges we would face in the future.

What we know is that we are oftentimes forced to make decisions, no matter how hard and challenging that is.

A man shared a story of how he wanted to adopt his young sister following the passing of their parents, but that caused tensions in his relationship with his wife.

It was either his wife or his sister. To learn how he handled the situation and what decision she made read the text below.

“I [28M] have been married to my wife [28f] for 2 years. We do not have kids and we do not plan to. I have a little sister [11f]. Due to the age gap , I am more like another father than a brother.

“My father passed away from pancreatic cancer. There are 2 options for my sister: either I take her in or my uncle [dad’s brother]. So we asked her who she wanted and she chose me. Here is the problem, my wife and I decided that we did not want kids, so she does not want to adopt my sister especially since my uncle can.

“But my sister has no parents now and I want to make sure she is able to recover and be healthy and since she wants to be with me, I will not force her to be with our uncle. This is causing a lot of tension with my wife, things escalated and finally told her I am doing this whether she agrees or not, she can either accept it or we get divorced. We have not talked since then. What I can do in such situation?”

“I talked with my wife again. She still refused as she does not want kids. So we basically decided to go our separate ways. She said you really are choosing your sister over me. I told her I do not want to go into this discussion again but if that what you want to hear then fine. Yes my sister takes the priority now, I am choosing her over you.”

“This was our last conversation. I have been living with my sister for 1 week now. Being a single father-ish brother is definitely challenging but I am really enjoying it.”

“I got separated from my wife. I am taking care of my sister.”

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Little girl keeps falling asleep in class, but her answers astonish the teacher

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School can be boring sometimes. I am sure you’ve fallen asleep during some of the classes you weren’t really fond of while a student. Well, to a girl named Mary Margaret that happened quite too often. The catholic teacher didn’t like her napping while she was teaching so she had some questions for Mary Margaret. But, she never expected to get such answers. Read the story below, you’re going to love it.

Little Mary Margaret was not the best student in Catholic School, usually she slept through the class.

One day her teacher, a Nun, called on her while she was sleeping.

“Tell me Mary Margaret, who created the universe?”

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When Mary Margaret didn’t stir, little Johnny who was her friend sitting behind her, took his pencil and jabbed her in the rear.

“God Almighty!” shouted Mary Margaret.

The Nun said, “Very good” and continued teaching her class.

A little later the Nun asked Mary Margaret, “Who is our Lord and Savior?”

But Mary didn’t stir from her slumber.

Once again, Johnny came to her rescue and stuck Mary Margaret in the rear.

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“Jesus Christ!!!” shouted Mary Margaret, and the Nun once again said, “Very good,” and Mary Margaret fell back asleep.

The Nun asked her a third question…”What did Eve say to Adam after she had her twenty-third child?”

Again, Johnny came to the rescue.

This time Mary Margaret jumped up and shouted, “If you stick that damn thing in me one more time, I’ll break it in half!”

The nun fainted…

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Priest and nun stay overnight in a tiny cabin

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Being married means making compromises every now and then because the truth is that every marriage has its ups and downs.

No matter how much they love each other, most partners out there have differences and the story below is the perfect illustration of that. Make sure you read it until the end.

A priest and a nun were lost in a blizzard. After a while, they came upon a small cabin.

Being exhausted, they prepared to go to sleep. There was a stack of blankets and a sleeping bag on the floor – but only one bed.
Being a gentleman, the priest said, “Sister, you sleep on the bed. I’ll sleep on the floor in the sleeping bag.”

Just as he got zipped up in the bag and was beginning to fall asleep, the nun said “Father, I’m cold.”

He unzipped the sleeping bag, got up, got a blanket and put it on her.

Once again, he got into the sleeping bag, zipped it up and started to drift off to sleep when the nun once again said, “Father, I’m still very cold.”

He unzipped the bag, got up again, put another blanket on her and got into the sleeping bag once again. Just as his eyes closed, she said, “Father, I’m sooooo cold.”

This time, he remained there, giving the woman a wink and a smile, then said, “Sister, I have an idea. We’re out here in the wilderness where no one will ever know what happened. Let’s pretend we’re married.”

The nun purred, “Sounds good to me.”

To which the priest yelled out, “Okay then – get up and get your own stupid blanket!”

Oh the beauty of marriage!

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Man comes home early and panics when he hears his wife moaning from the bedroom

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If you are in the mood for a good joke then we have one for you. Honestly, we haven’t laughed this much in a while.

A guy gets home early from work and hears strange noises coming from the bedroom.

He rushes upstairs to find his wife naked on the bed, sweating and panting.

“What’s up?” he says.

“I’m having a heart attack,” cries the woman.

He rushes downstairs to grab the phone, but just as he’s dialing, his 4-year-old son comes up and says, “Daddy! Daddy! Uncle Ted’s hiding in your closet and he’s got no clothes on!”

The guy slams the phone down and storms upstairs into the bedroom, past his screaming wife, and rips open the wardrobe door. Sure enough, there is his brother, totally naked, cowering on the closet floor.

“You rotten SOB,” says the husband, “my wife’s having a heart attack and you’re running around naked scaring the kids!!!”

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Why you should put 2 bay leaves under your pillow before going to bed

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A standard cooking ingredient in many savory dishes, bay leaf, or also known as laurel, is a spice commonly used to flavor soups and meat dishes for its light, herbal flavor.

Bay leaf can be used in the form of powder or as a fresh leaf, but it’s most commonly used as a dry, whole leaf. During cooking, the dry leaves are added, and before serving, they are usually taken out.

Not only it adds flavor to the dishes, but bay leaf offers various health benefits such as such as reducing gas and bloating and fighting free radical damage thanks to its antioxidants. According to personal experiences from people, bay leaf also helps get rid of dandruff, muscle and joint pain, and skin infections.

Ancient Greeks used bay leaf in a number of spiritual ceremonies, especially by oracles to predict the future.

They also used it for its therapeutic benefits and as emblems of valor and victory. According to Greek mythology, the god Apollo turned a nymph named Daphne into a bay laurel tree, which is how the relationship between divinity and bay leaves came about.

Burning bay leaf is said to produce smoke that offers a range of health benefits, one of which is reducing the level of anxiety. This is due to the smoke that contains linalool, a compound found in a number of other plants, including mint and lavender, which also help treat anxiety.

The good thing about inhaling bay leaf smoke is that it does not induce sleep. It only clears and calms the mind while maintaining mental alertness.

It is a common belief that bay leaf has mysterious powers such as those of attracting money and prophesy. These beliefs are not backed up by scientific evidence, but people still believe in them.

One of the lesser known benefits of bay leaf is its ability to improve sleep and help with insomnia. What you should do is simply place a couple of bay leaves under your pillow. When placed under your pillow, bay leaves can help ease anxiety and stress, promoting deeper and more restful sleep.

It will also protect you from negative energy and bad dreams.

In the morning, you will wake up with new and renewed energy thanks to quality rest.

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My 10-year-old daughter had her first period while I was at work — My husband became a hero

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When a couple divorces and children are involved, things get nasty at times, especially if the parents decide to move on and welcome another partner into their lives. Step-parents and step-children don’t always get along, but there are cases when they create a very strong bond.

A woman shared a story about her 10-year-old daughter Lily and her new husband and explained how this man became a hero in her girl’s life because of his dedication, patience, and love.

“When my daughter, Lily, was about 10, a significant change unfolded in our lives. Tom, my partner, who is not Lily’s biological father, moved into our house. This transition was met with a mix of emotions. Lily, reserved and fiercely independent, was polite to Tom but maintained her distance. There was an unspoken boundary she had drawn, wary of how this change would affect our small, close-knit world,” the woman wrote.

“Six months into our new living arrangement, while I was engulfed in the demands of my job, an unforeseen event happened. One afternoon, as I was at work and they were at home, Lily got her first period. Overwhelmed and unsure, she hesitantly turned to Tom for help, her usual self-reliance wavering in the face of this new experience.”

Tom was confused and became nervous, but he knew he needed to be there for Lily because he was well aware that she was confused as well and needed a parent by her side. It was then that his parental instinct kicked in.

He got himself together and explained to Lily that what she experienced was a natural process and that she needed to stay calm.

Tom came up with the idea to search Google in order to be able to find suitable words to explain everything about women’s period to his step-daughter.

He then stumbled upon an educational video and watched it together with Lily, offering her the space to ask anything she was uncertain of and express her feelings.

As he now knew Lily needed supplies, he went to the store. Once there, he called his wife and asked her what was that he needed to buy.

When he returned home, he gave Lily the supplies he purchased for her and said with a gentle smile, “I might not know everything, but I’m here for you.”

“This gesture of support and understanding from Tom marked the beginning of a transformation in Lily’s perception of him. The barrier she had built began to crumble as she saw her stepdad not just as my partner but as someone who genuinely cared for her well-being,” Lily’s mom wrote.

“When I returned home and learned more about the day, I saw a new bond forming between Lily and Tom. She began to open up to him, trusting him more than before. Tom, too, stepped more confidently into his role as a stepfather, embracing the responsibilities and joys it brought.”

Over time, Lily and Tom’s father-daughter relationship became a solid one. In him, she saw a father figure and someone she could trust and rely on.

That day, a young girl navigated through a new phase of her life with the support of a man she once considered a stranger but now became a pivotal figure in her life. This story is just another example that blended families can be very healthy and beautiful.

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