Daughter Mocked for Having a Dad With Down Syndrome Gathers Courage and Writes Post Speaking Out

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Monica Pop
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Our parents are our greatest support in life and just the thought of having them by our side makes everything easier. They are the people who are willing to risk it all for the well-being and the happiness of their little ones. 

For a woman named Richie Ann Castilo from Cebu City in the Philippines understanding the role of her dad in her life took some time, but she now knows that she owes him a great deal. 

Her father who has Down Syndrome has often been a victim of bullying and has been called names, and she has been mocked because of his condition too. 

Both Richie Ann and her father experienced many inconveniences during their lifetime mainly because of the way people with Down Syndrome are perceived by the society. 

But despite the bullying and the numerous health issues Richie Ann’s father experienced, he has always been the best father she could ever ask for and she wanted people to know that. So, on his 50th birthday, this loving daughter shared a post in which she expressed her gratitude to the most important person in her life, her daddy. 

“Dear, Dad,” Richie Ann wrote. “Today marks a very special and very miraculous moment of your life. You turn 50 today and I am so blessed that you continue to live such a long and beautiful life. Doctors are still amazed by it!

 

“I know you won’t be able to read this because I don’t know if you have Facebook, but I want the whole world to know how proud I am that you are my dad. I want the whole world to know how beautiful you are inside and out.”

She wrote how she remembers the times when she was mocked and shamed because of her dad’s condition.

Being young and vulnerable she tried distancing from him during those times, but then she got older and understood that what others had to say should have never affected the way she saw her father who is the most amazing person ever. 

“I understood this later on and it made me a coward. But you deserve more than the coward daughter that I am. You deserve love, understanding, patience and acceptance as any individual with Down syndrome should. Here I am composing a birthday greeting to you because I’ve never done such a thing. You deserve so much more.“

 

She continued: “Dad, no amount of words can sum up to how sorry I am for being an absent daughter. I’m sorry for not bringing you to the beach more often or I don’t bring you your favorite dimsum [sic] food or I don’t visit you more often than I should. If there is one thing I regret, it is hiding you from my life because I’m still the same little kid who was afraid of getting bullied. But I love you more than you could ever know, Dad and I am inspired by you always.”

Richie Ann opened her heart in that post and no one blamed her for anything, but praised her for being honest and for not letting others influence or lessen her love for her daddy. 

This young woman’s words touched the hearts of many, especially those who are facing certain conditions or have a loved one who does.

We should always embrace the differences because they make this world more colorful and add a little spark of hope that these people will never again have to be bullied for who they are.

Dad wants to buy parts for son’s walker but the store has a surprise

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Monica Pop
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When sweet baby Logan was born, his parents Christian and Justin Moore were overly excited. Their bundle of joy was a vibrant little boy who brought so much joy into their lives.

At the beginning, Logan seemed to be developing just perfectly, but his parents noticed he had difficulties raising his head. This, of course, didn’t concern them a great deal as they knew not every child develops at the same pace. But as time passed by, they also noticed how Logan couldn’t sit up at the age he was supposed to be able to do it.

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Christian and Justin took him to the doctor’s again, but this time, they were given some news they didn’t expect to hear. Logan had hypotonia, or a condition known as a floppy baby syndrome resulting in low muscle tone and reduced muscle strength.

The good thing is that this condition is treatable but it takes a lot of time and patience, something both Logan and his parents were more than willing to invest in order for him to be able to walk one day.

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Christian and Justin tried different things in order to ease their only child’s movements. They bought him leg braces, but it wasn’t enough. Sweet Logan needed a walker as well. Sadly, the Moore’s health insurance wouldn’t give them a mobility walker, but they were determined to do all they can in order to get him one.

Justin then came up with the idea to build one. All he needed to do was buy some parts from Home Depot and follow the instructions that he found online. He hoped they wouldn’t cost a lot of money and was carrying Logan with him when he went shopping.

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Once there, he asked the service desk manager, Cathy Ennsley, whether they had the parts he needed. She was curious to learn why he needed them, so Justin told her his son’s story. Cathy said she had to consult with the store’s manager and see whether they could help him with the parts. But she had something else in mind.

Namely, Cathy though Logan was very sweet and he definitely deserved to have his walker, so she told the manager how she wanted her and the employees to build it for Logan and surprise him and his father. The manager agreed and Cathy told Justin how some of the parts he was looking for were at the storage and asked him to return in an hour.

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Justin had no idea the day will turn into one of the best in their life ever.

When they got back to the store, the workers had already constructed the mobility walker for little Logan.

When Justin saw it, he couldn’t believe his eyes. Cathy even told him how it was on them and he didn’t need to pay anything for it.

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The smile on the boy’s face when he could finally make his first steps on his own, using just the walker, was enough for the manager and the employees at Home Depot. They were very glad they could step in for the family.

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We hope Logan would be soon healthy and would walk without any kind of assistance. As for now, he’s doing his best and is glad there are kind people out there who make his life better.

Take a look at the video of Logan below and share it with your friends.

Canadian Police Accepts a Challenge, Gets Whole Town Involved as They Perform to Backstreet Boys Song

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Monica Pop
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Canada is dubbed one of the most peaceful countries in the world. So, does that mean that its police doesn’t have a handful of criminals to deal with? Luckily, it’s exactly like that.

The police officers of Saskatoon had some free time while at the job so they decided to make the citizens have some fun while watching them perform at one of the best songs from the 90’s, Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way.”

Many of you may have already forgotten this huge hit, but these officers are here to refresh your memory and remind you of the time when this boys’ band was stealing the hearts of many both with their hits and their appearance.

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The video starts with two of the officers in the station discussing whether one of them recognizes any of the people in the lineup. And as one would assume that lineup consists of criminals, it doesn’t. Instead it consists of other cops. The officer than says how he remembers the “suspect” sang I Want It That Way after which they ask the cops in the lineup to sing the song one by one.

Seconds later, they all sing together in a perfect harmony.

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The challenge then shows other police officers lipsyncing the hit while at the airfield. The story continues at the bridge and then at the banks of a river. Honestly, it just gets better and better as you watch it. We are sure they spent a lot of time practicing this awesome dancing and singing routine.

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The best part is when some of the cops enter a doughnut shop and sing to what is known as police officers’ most favorite food; doughnuts, of course. It’s both entertaining and hilarious and we can’t stop watching what these guys have prepared for us.

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The video ends with the two of the cops who were at the dark room at the start of the song dancing together with mascots. The public follows and takes part in the singing and performing.

This truly is something that we don’t get to see every day. Police and the public having fun and making everyone laugh.

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After the video was posted on YouTube, it gathered many people’s attention. Up to date, it has been seen more than 300,000 times.

This truly is an awesome way for the police to spread the message that no matter the job they do, like fighting crime and making sure everyone is safe and sound, they are just ordinary people like us who need to have some fun from time to time.

Check how these officers pulled this challenge in the video below. You are going to love it!

12-year-old Boy Held His Dying Twin Brother in His Arms All the Way to Hospital

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Monica Pop
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The Northwest Indiana shooting that took place earlier this month left a 12-year-old boy dead.

Demetrius Townsel Jr. was shot while he and his twin brother Darius were at the backseat of the car when someone opened fire at them at around 9:30 p.m.

Darius tried saving his brother’s life by putting pressure on the gunshot wound while on the way to the Methodist Hospital, two miles away from where the shooting took place. Sadly, Demetrius didn’t make it.

The boy’s mother, Catherine Brown is heartbroken and pleas the public to come forward with any information that would help lead to the killer.

“I can’t hold my baby anymore. Please turn yourself in,” she said in tears.

The whole family is mourning the loss of the boy whom his brother describes as the funniest person he knows.

Demetrius’ stepfather, Lenearl Lightfoot said, “It’s unfortunate that something like this would happen to a 12-year-old child.”

“I was a victim of gun violence myself. The first time I got shot I was 12 years old. Makes me more determined to find out who did this to him.”

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Police are still investigating and are hoping to track the killer down. They are offering $2,000 reward to anyone who will help them identify the gunman who took an innocent life. If you have any information please contact 1-800-U-TELL-US (1-800-883-5587).

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with the funeral expenses.

The whole community is still in shock by this tragic incident and are praying for the late boy’s family to have strength to endure the pain of the loss.

Rest in peace Demetrius, you are dearly missed.

Boy selling food to earn a living is ambushed by bullies who slap and throw him to the ground while recording it

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Monica Pop
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This story contains graphic descriptions and video content some readers may find disturbing.

Stories of bullying always cause rage at us. Schools and governments have to find a way to cope with this huge problem that affects many young children, as well as adults. Being a victim of bullying can result in low self-confidence and many other issues that may never fade away.

This is the story of Rizal, a 12-year-old boy who triggered compassion from many people after a video of him being bullied emerged online. It reached to the government of Indonesia and Rizal is finally getting help after suffering long time of abuse by bullies, among which a 26-year-old man named Firdaus.

Rizal comes from a poor family from a small village in Tala District, Indonesia. He and his two brothers are doing all they can to help their parents make ends meet. Rizal rides a bike and sells fried food, but he’s often confronted by the bullies who not only offend him, but beat him too.

The video that was taken on May 17 by the bullies themselves, show them ambush Rizal and throw his food after they surround him and make fun of him.

Unable to defend himself, the poor boy falls on the ground as the bullies continue to call him names and slap him.

The full videos have since been taken off Facebook.

“The victim suffered abrasions on his hand because he was pushed by the perpetrator,” said Ipda Sofyan, Ma’rang Police Chief, Detik News reports.

The case gathered national attention and a great number of people appeared at the Sector Police Station to show support to Rizal and his family after the bullies had been identified and taken to the station. “We have already submitted this case to the Pangkep Regional Police for further proceedings, because there were a crowd of residents and victims’ families in front of the Ma’rang Police Headquarters,” Sofyanto said.

TribunNewsmaker reported how a member of the Indonesian Parliament, Dedi Mulyadi, contacted Rizal’s family and offered support. He said, “Although often bullied, Rizal never complained. He remained strong to help his mother sell jalangkote, I am very sympathetic to what he is doing.”

Members of the community gathered together and got Rizal a brand new bike. He’s getting support from all over the country and we honestly hope he will never experience any form of bullying in his life.

Woman Swims into Sea, Gives Birth in Front of Tourists

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Monica Pop
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Creating a new life inside your body is a miracle itself, and giving birth is one of the most cherished occurrences any mother can ever experience.

Many mothers-to-be are terrified by the though of getting into labor as they know the pain of giving birth can be unbearable. For that reason, they are taking yoga classes that would teach them how to relax and breathe properly, which would hopefully lessen the pain that comes along with the process.

Most women, of course, give birth at hospitals, in the presence of doctors and midwives. But there are also those, who are either more courageous or maybe more adventurous, and decide to have their babies at unusual places such as at home, in a bath tube, or even the ocean.

Recently, a woman gave birth in The Red Sea and stunned not only the tourists who witnessed the miracle of life, but also people from all around the world who got to hear her story.

According to witnesses, the family was from Russia and they had their baby in the town of Dahab, Egypt.

The Red Sea is the expanse of water that separates North Africa from the Middle East and it has one of the warmest, yet saltest waters.

The mother was accompanied by her partner and an older man who was probably a doctor.

When they first heard someone screaming in pain, the tourists thought a person was attacked by a sea predator, but they soon realized what was really going on and gathered around the mother-to-be.

You have to admit, the waters of The Red Sea have to be the most unusual maternity ward ever, right?

Once the baby was out, the doctor took it in his hands while the woman’s partner carried the placenta. Oh, what a sight that had to be.

The crowd cheered and congratulated the new parents on their bundle of joy.

Still in shock by what they saw unfolding in front of their eyes, they left the mommy and daddy to spend some time with their baby alone.

The two took the baby in their arms and cuddled for some time.

No matter how cool it looks, doctors warn mothers-to-be to give birth at hospitals, as the sea is not the best place for a newborn to be welcomed.

According to doctors, many mothers opt to give birth out of the hospitals, but it has its downs. “Even in the presence of a medical professional, an ocean birth could be harmful,” doctors say.

But, many young moms are ignoring the warnings, so sea and ocean births are becoming a trend in recent years.

If you are by any chance considering such birth, please consult with your doctor and beware of the risks it brings.

Mom marks 15 years since the disappearance of her teen daughter Natalee Holloway with an important message

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Monica Pop
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18-year-old Natalee Holloway went missing while on a school graduation trip to Aruba. Her mother, Beth Twitty, marks 15 years since her daughter’s disappearance and hopes no other parent would ever have to deal with such heartbreaking loss.

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This mother remembers how she was told that Natalee didn’t show up at the hotel on the day they were about to leave the place after a night out in a club called Carlos’n Charlie’s. It was reported that the girl had been spotted driving off in a grey Honda with some local men and it was the last time anyone saw her.

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The main suspect in the disappearance of the Mountain Brook High School Alabama graduate was Joran van der Sloot. However, the case has never been solved and this man is currently serving a 28 year sentence for a murder of another woman.

Twitty is still hoping she will some day be able to learn the truth behind her daughter’s disappearance on that tragic day. Today, Twitty is sharing her story with students and warns them to be extra careful. Recently, she spoke in front of a group of students in Tennessee and said, “Natalee let her guard down for a moment and in that moment she vanished.”

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“I do hope these students will be able to connect with Natalee’s story and somehow apply these personal safety and travel safety messages,” she said.

You can take a look at the whole story in the video below. Share it with your family and friends and help this mother spread her word.

Thief ends up in a headlock under a biker’s arm after trying to steal from a veteran

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Monica Pop
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They say what goes around comes around, and that is one of the reasons why we should always be kind towards everyone we meet. But not every person is kind. Some are bad, just like this awful thief who tried to steal the wallet from a veteran. But what he didn’t know is that karma would strike back right away.

The incident took place in Stafford, England and was shared by a witness named Martin Burrows who filmed the whole thing. According to him, the thief noticed the pensioner was collecting donations for the Royal British Legion and decided to get the money for himself. But things didn’t really turn as he expected because of a group of bikers who stood for the old man.

The members of the Oxleather Motorcycle Club heard a woman who witnessed the stealing scream, “Stop, thief!”

So just seconds after he mugged the poor veteran, the bikers caught the thief and held him in a headlock until police arrived.

The awful man wanted to turn things around and started screaming how he was assaulted, but all the onlookers were convinced the bikers didn’t really assault him, only tried to teach him a lesson. Thankfully, Martin had it all on tape in case the thief tried to press charges against the bikers.

Soon after, police came at the scene and arrested the thief. He really got what he deserved for stealing from the elderly veteran.

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