After two bone marrow transplants, this young hero will make your day

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Leah Carroll is just four years old but she’s already a star on the internet thanks to her incredibly bubbly personality and her positive outlook on life.

This cute little girl has been through so much in her life, but she never lost her optimism.

Namely, Leah suffered from Severe Congenital neutropenia, a condition that causes affected individuals to be prone to recurrent infections because of an abnormally low level (deficiency) of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in inflammation and in fighting infection. 

For Leah, this disease meant going through two major bone marrow transplant surgeries. As a result, she needed to spend many days at the hospital, but she eventually started feeling better and celebrated her triumph over the illness in the most adorable way possible, by belting out the lyrics to the song ‘Overcomer.’

The video of Leah singing melted millions of hearts. It was shared with the caption, “She’s an overcomer. Septic shock, two bone marrow transplants, graft vs. host disease and 325 days away from home in the hospital. God is so good to us through it all and Leah is proof of his mercy and grace! I do not own the rights to this song.”

Many felt the urge to send her good wishes, with one person writing, “She’s going to rule the world with such strenght and love!! Something we need so much today!!! Her song truly came to life for her!! So, so awesome!!!! May God bless you always, you precious little one!!!”

Her mother Lindsay explained that her daughter’s bone marrow transplants, which ended up saving her life, were possible because of a donor they found through the site Be the Match.

Now that Leah is on a way to a clean bill of health, the family has a teacher named Holly Robinson to thank to.

Speaking of the donor, Lindsay said, “She’s teacher by day and she’s in the Navy reserve so it’s cool for me to think that Leah has a little bit of that in her.”

The family wants to raise awareness of the importance of bone marrow donation. Isn’t it beautiful to be able to save someone’s life?

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Kate Middleton says that her youngest child, Prince Louis, has a hard time coping with the Queen’s death

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British royals, as well as the entire country, are doing all in their power to adjust to a life without the monarch who led them for 70 years. Queen Elizabeth was Britain’s strength who showed serious interest in government and political affairs, and apart from her ceremonial duties, she did a lot to modernize many aspects of the monarchy.

In a time where monarchies across the world seem to be losing public appeal, Queen Elizabeth II steered the British monarchy into a path of continuous relevance and impact.

Her death was a huge blow for the entire country and her family.

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Among those mourning her loss are her three great-grandchildren, Prince George, who is now second-in-line to the throne, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, the children of William, Prince of Wales, and Kate Middleton.

George and Charlotte attended their great-grandmother’s funeral and are old enough to understand that the Queen is gone. The youngest of the siblings, Louis, who is just 4 years old, has a hard time understanding what is going on.

Reportedly, the newly appointed Princess of Wales, told Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley in a conversation that her younger son is struggling with everything that is taking place due to his young age and is confused, thus asking plenty of questions about Queen Elizabeth.

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According to Hurley, George and Charlotte do understand that Her Majesty is gone, and they are perfectly aware of how important she was to the people of Britain. George is “sort of now realizing how important his great-grandmother was and what is going on,” Hurley was reported to have said.

Apparently, Louis expressed concerns about the way the family’s summers at Balmoral Castle would look like now that his great-grandmother is dead. He is still unable to take in everything that has happened, but he has sweet memories with the late Queen, such as the games they used to play together.

“The younger one is now asking questions like, ‘do you think we can still play these games when we go to Balmoral’ and things like that, because she’s not going to be there?’” Hurley said.

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The young prince wasn’t in attendance at the funeral as his parents believed the lengthy ceremony would be “overwhelming for their youngest to handle and digest.”

They also had second thoughts about George and Charlotte as well, but since they attended Prince Philip’s memorial service, the new Prince and Princess of Wales decided their older children should be present at their great-grandmother’s funeral.

It was Kate who shared the news of the Queen’s passing with her children prior to the official announcement as she wanted her to be the one to tell them.

“She gently told George, Charlotte, and Louis about Elizabeth’s passing at Windsor prior to the official announcement. She wanted them to hear the tragic news directly from her to ease the blow,” a royal insider reported, as per Closer Weekly.

“Kate said that Elizabeth is in heaven with Prince Philip. There were lots of tears and hugs, naturally. The children are upset.”

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The changes which followed include the three siblings as well. Since their parents got new titles, the children will now be known as the “Wales Children,” with the youngest being referred to as Prince Louis of Wales.

Mere days before receiving the devastating news about the Queen, George, Charlotte, and Louis started attending Labrook School, a prestigious prep school.

According to People, the kids “have settled in nicely with their new school and have new friends.”

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Harry and Meghan obeyed royal rules for the Queen’s farewell – showed “loving support” later

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Ever since the moment they were born, the members of the British royal family have been living a life under the spotlight, and now, with the passing of Queen Elizabeth, whose reigning of 70 years has impacted and shaped history in many ways, all eyes are on the royals once again.

Among the rest, many are eager to see whether the relationship between the Sussexes, who stepped down from their royal duties back in 2020, and the rest of the family would get any better. Bridges have been burnt between them and things have been said, but experts are convinced that both Harry and Meghan are doing all in their power to smooth things down as their recent behavior has been interpreted as an attempt to offer an olive branch to the newly appointed King, Charles, and the Prince of Wales, William.

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When the media broke the news of the Queen’s ill-health in the morning of the day she passed away, Harry and Meghan happened to be in London for an event. This meant they were right there with the Royal Family through it all.

There is no doubt that Harry was heartbroken because of his loving grandmother’s death. It wasn’t a secret that she adored him and had a soft spot for him. Following Megxit, it was reported that Charles and William were left infuriated, which wasn’t the case with Queen Elizabeth. She was very sad, but she wasn’t mad at her grandson.

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During a service at Westminster Hall, which preceded Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, Harry and Meghan were spotted holding hands. The couple faced heavy criticism because it was a formal event, and allegedly, they weren’t supposed to show affection towards one another. According to the media, holding hands during such an occasion was disrespectful.

However, not many share this opinion. Journalist Lorraine Kelly said it was beautiful that the couple held hands as it showed Meghan was very supportive of her husband in his time of grief for someone that meant so much to him. “And on the way out [of the service] quite instinctively, he held hands with his wife as he should,” she told royal expert Jennie Bond.

Bond was on the same page with Kelly and said she couldn’t understand why the media would want Harry and Meghan to follow the protocol of not holding hands during a grand occasion such as that one.

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However, the Sussexes seemed to have paid attention to the criticism, so on the day the Queen was laid to rest, they were very formal and kept physical distance between them.

Katia Loisel, a body language expert, noted how the Duchess of Sussex kept her head bowed, hands clasped in front, and eyes downcast, unlike most of the procession that walked with their arms by their sides on the day of the funeral. She believed Meghan’s gesture was a sign of self-protection and showed uncertainty or discomfort and “a sign of respect.”

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Another body language expert, Judi James, analysed Meghan’s behavior at the funeral as well. She told Page Six that although the couple did not hold hands during the funeral, Meghan had certainly lent “silent support” to her husband. “She seemed to offer a continuation of that silent support to her husband while sitting and walking with a look of dignity tinged with sadness,” James said.

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Pregnant woman notices an angel kissing her unborn child on ultrasound

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Carrying a child has to be one of the best feelings a woman can ever experience. Giving birth is a miracle all by itself, and the joy a child brings in their parents’ lives is immense.

A woman named Shantel Carrillo was overly excited when she fell pregnant, so when she was in the fifth month, she shared a photo of the ultrasound on her social media.

Nothing seemed out of the ordinary to her, but her friends were quick to notice something pretty unusual. “It looks like a person is kissing the baby on the photo,” one person wrote, and soon, many commented that they see the image as well.

After looking at the photo closely, Shantel not only noticed the image of a person kissing her unborn child, but she realized that the ‘angel’ shown on the ultrasound looked very familiar.

“It was honestly like a punch in the chest, like, how awesome it was to see that. It’s nice to look at and it’s a great story to tell,” she said as she shared that she was certain the angel kissing her unborn daughter looked exactly like her deceased father.

Shantel then posted a side-by-side photos of the ultrasound and another one in which her dad holds her older daughter.

The resemblance between the two pictures is uncanny.

“It has his nose, his little chubby cheeks, his little double chin, and my dad wore a hat like all the time. It looks like the bill of his hat and his lips are just touching hers so perfectly,” she told Fox5.

Shantel’s dad died of heart attack back in 2016, but she’s now certain that even though he’s no longer around, he watches over them from Heaven.

Asked if she’s convinced the person appearing on the ultrasound is her father, this mom said, “I can’t really think of it as any other way, if you knew my dad he loved to be the center of attention. Makes me feel like he is watching over my new daughter. It’s just a beautiful thing.”

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Princess Charlotte is the picture of grace as she tips hat and bows to honor Queen Elizabeth

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The passing of Queen Elizabeth marked the end of a reigning era which started way back in 1952.

She was on the throne of England for 70 incredible years during which she gave the country stability and security. The truth is that most Britons have never had a monarch not named Elizabeth, and now that a new dawn arose for the royal family, their every move is closely followed by the watchful eye of almost every person on the planet.

The Queen’s funeral was a grand affair. Everything was perfectly planned and operation ‘London Bridge,’ went smoothly. A huge number of people gathered to pay their respects to the incredible monarch who served her country until the very last day of her life of 96 years.

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It goes without question that Queen Elizabeth’s death brough immense grief at every Briton, and the news of her passing was received with great sorrow, despite her fragile age.

Her family, more than anyone else, has been affected deeply.

The new ruler of the country, King Charles III, addressed his people with an emotional speech about his dear mother.

“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” King Charles said.

“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.

“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”

Among those in attendance at Westminster Abbey were Prince William and Kate Middleton’s eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Matching her mother’s outfit by wearing black, Princess Charlotte stole the attention of both the people and the media. Showing manners suitable for a princess, she wore a hat and a small diamond brooch in the shape of a horseshoe, a tribute to her beloved great-grandmother who was widely known for her love for horses.

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Commentators closely following the event noticed how Princess Charlotte bowed her head in honor of the Queen, and they believe her act looked many years beyond her age.

Before the service, some magazines, including People, wrote that William and Kate had second thoughts when it came to bringing George and Charlotte to the ceremony in honor of the late monarch.

We believe they made the right decision as their children are very well raised and behave in accordance with their titles. Their parents have a lot to be proud of.

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Camilla “spat out her tea” at Prince Harry’s suggestion for Meghan and King Charles’ meeting

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Ever since Megxit, the relationship between certain members of the royal family has been nothing but strained. Prince Harry, who has made the tough decision to leave Britain behind and settle down in America with his family, has openly spoken of his life as a royal, even telling Oprah that his father, King Charles III, had ‘cut him off’ amid the rift.

The Sussexes found themselves in Britain again as they made a decision to stop off there on their way to The Hague for the Invictus Games weeks before the death of the Queen.

If reports are to be trusted, Prince Harry extended olive branches to his father and his brother in an attempt to rebuild some of the bridges that got burned down since he and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties.

Not only they stopped being working royals who moved to another country, but they made sure the world learned of what was going on behind closed doors.

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Considering the royals to be far from ordinary, it didn’t some as a surprise that the infamous all-tell interview Harry and Meghan had with Oprah caused a stir. Millions of people were eagerly waiting to learn the reasons behind the royal rift and the Sussexes did provide a lot of information which left the royal family infuriated.

Now that Queen Elizabeth passed away, many experts claim that the royals would do all in their power to smooth things down between them.

It was reported that Meghan asked for one-on-one meeting with the King, but he allegedly hasn’t responded yet.

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Harry, just like his wife, “went in with hugs and the best of intentions and said he wanted to clear the air,” weeks before the Queen’s passing, according to an excerpt of royal expert Katie Nicholl’s book, The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown

“He actually suggested that they use a mediator to try and sort things out, which had Charles somewhat bemused and Camilla spluttering into her tea.

“She told Harry it was ridiculous and that they were a family and would sort it out between themselves,” Nicholl writes.

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Harry’s suggestion came when King Charles organized a meeting with him and Meghan before they were about to see the Queen during their visit of Britain.

An insider claimed that Charles, who held the title Prince of Wales at the time, didn’t want his mother to fall for Harry’s sweet-talk, as it was the case with her son Andrew. Charles wanted to make sure the Queen wouldn’t agree to anything without his say-so.

Apparently, the Sussexes were late, and Charles only had 15 minutes with them before he headed to Windsor Castle for the Royal Maundy Service.

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Royal author Robert Jobson wrote in The Sun that “Harry will no doubt be torn between wanting acceptance from his family and also the love of his wife. But he has now left himself in a Catch-22 situation.

“He has signed a four-book deal worth millions with Penguin Random House. He needs the money to fund his flash Californian lifestyle.

“Once that book, which is now written, hits bookshelves there will be no going back for Harry.”

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These photos show that the worst neighbors ever do exist

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A verse of the Bible says, “Love thy neighbor as thyself,” but the truth is that this isn’t always an easy task. Some neighbors are simply meant not to be loved, because no matter how much we try to build a normal relationship with them for the sake of living nearby, they are unfriendly and unwilling to be nice.

The following photos are the perfect proof that not every neighbor is a good one.

The following note gets crazier as you read more.

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“Our neighbor had a dispute this morning, which resulted in a gunshot through our bathroom mirror.”

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“Neighbor taped this to my door.”

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“The neighbor’s kid decided to decorate my car with a rock to make it look cute.”

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“Arrow courtesy of our neighbor.”

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Stealing from a self-isolating, vulnerable neighbor

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Man snapping photos of his neighbor’s open window. Is this even legal?

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“My neighbor has a trash problem.”

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Trashy neighbor behavior

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“The guy across the street blocks our entire street with RVs that he repairs as a side business from his home.”

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Meghan Markle allegedly requests meeting with King Charles ‘one-to-one’ before she leaves

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The day Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest after 70 years of reigning was the day the entire world stood still. People from all over the country gathered together to pay their respects to the monarch who led the country during troublesome times and significant social changes.

In the meantime, the royal family itself is entering into a new era as Charles becomes King of the United Kingdom and the 14 Commonwealth realms. Prince William, who is next after Charles in the line of succession, and his wife Kate Middleton have officially been given new titles. They will now be referred to as the Prince and Princess of Wales.

In his speech as a King, Charles said, “With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.”

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Having in mind that the relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the royals has been a troublesome one during the past couple of years, a number of royal experts are convinced that the Queen’s passing will lead to reconciliation.

As Harry and Meghan were spotted together with the newly appointed Prince and Princess of Wales, experts claim Meghan is taking matters into her own hands when it comes to repairing some of the bridges burned with regards to the members of The Firm.

According to NBC and MSNBC’s royal reporter Neil Sean, a ‘reliable’ source informed him that Meghan is trying to get a one-on-one meeting with her father-in-law before leaving Britain. Allegedly, she asked to see him in person via a letter, an act Sean describes as ‘brave.’

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“Allegedly, she’d now like, before their return back to California, to have a one-to-one audience with King Charles III,” the expert said.

“According to that good source, this [request] was made in a formal letter; this is how you write to the King, through his equerry and then of course that’s passed on etc.

“Basically according to this letter, she feels it would be an opportunity to clear the air, sort the rights from wrongs and explain some of the rationale behind what they’ve been doing over the last two years,” he added.

Admitting that “you have to admire Meghan’s self-belief, whatever you think,” Sean highlighted the fact that the relationship between Meghan and King Charles has been strained ever since she and Harry stepped down from their royal duties and left everyone in the royal family infuriated.

“Truthfully, we have no idea if this is going to go forward,” Sean concluded in the video.

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