Baby Girl Joins Mom and Dad in Prayer at the Dinner Table

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Monica Pop
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They say children don’t do what they are told to, but what they see others doing. That is why we should mind the way we behave around our children. Teaching them by doing might be the most powerful method of shaping them into nice people who will be important part of the community.

That is exactly what the parents of this little girl named Eloise Incorvaia did. Even though she is way too young to understand the concept of religion and prayer, her parents want to raise her God’s way so they try to introduce religion from an early age.  

Before every meal, the family says a prayer and thanks God for the food and all the other beauties life has given them. 

On one occasion, while they were all sat by the table, preparing to feed their daughter in the high chair, she knew exactly what to do before she started eating. As soon as she heard the word prayer, she spread her tiny little hands towards her parents’ and closed her eyes, ready to listen to her Dad. 


However, the cutest moment of all comes at the very end when daddy says “Amen” and Eloise repeats the word in a baby language. This might be the most adorable little girl out there.

Not only she is a cutie pie, but very smart as well. Her parents know that everything they teach her is not in vain because she acquires lots of the things she hears and sees. 

When this heartwarming video was taken, sweet Eloise was just 20 months old. People loved it so much that Eloise was featured on Fox News, The Ellen Show, and the Today Show.

Today, the family has two more kids and cute Eloise has a sister and a little brother. We hope they will be raised the way Eloise was.

Watch the heartwarming video below and make sure you share it with friends. 

Toddler Gets Too Close to a Baby Gorilla

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Monica Pop
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Although we have witnessed humans and wild animals being friends before, it still comes as a surprise when we see how people interact closely with lions, tigers, and gorillas. This is especially unusual when it comes to children getting close to these animals. Just like little Isaiah and the baby gorilla he met while at the Columbus Zoo in Congo. 

Kamoli, the cute baby gorilla spotted Isaiah getting closer to the glass behind which he stood wanting to say hi and maybe play a bit.

Speaking of the lovely encounter, Isaiah’s mom, Sherry Chute told Columbia Dispatch: “He was just looking at the gorillas and we said to him ‘Isaiah what do the gorillas do?’ and he started pounding his chest.” Isaiah’s mom Sherry Chute told The Columbia Dispatch.

Kamoli and Isaiah had the time of their life running from one side of the enclosure to the other, and whenever the animal would run, Isaiah would follow. Then, Kamoli would play hide-and-seek and would get behind a tree, and Isaiah would try to find him. 

Isaiah’s parents were overjoyed their little boy experienced such incredible adventure as to be friends with a unique animal. Well, how many of us get to hang out with a cute gorilla?

The fun time lasted for about five minutes, but those were the best five minutes ever for the new friends. The glass between them didn’t stop them from enjoying the game of tag.  

As he was leaving the place, Isaiah said “bye gorilla!”

“It was a really fun interaction,” Chute said. “Isaiah is just like that. Anyone who knows him knows thats he’s super playful. It was so fun to see him interact with the animals and know what they were. He was just so truely blissful in that moment, it melted his mommy’s heart.”

Once the video was shared on the Internet, people fell in love with it and it soon reached more than 2.5 million views. 

“That is so cute.just shows how much alike human children and baby gorillas are alike. How can people poach these amazing animals in the wild?,” one commenter said.

“Harambe reincarnated, showing everyone he just wanted to play with children,” another added.

Make sure you take a look at Isaiah and Kamoli playing in the video below. 

Boy With Autism Sings Iconic Michael Jackson Song But When The Judges Speak He Breaks Down

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Monica Pop
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Those of you who are familiar with one of the best and most famous talent shows in the world, Britain’s Got Talent, know how hard it is to wow the judges, especially Simon, who stands for a tough-to-break guy.

But every once in a while, the stage of this mega popular show is taken by people with great talent who leave both the judges and the audience speechless. Meet Calum Courtney, a 10-year-old boy who rocked the stage of BGT. What makes this loving boy special are not only his amazing vocal skills, but the fact that he has a mild form of autism, which is something he never saw as an obstacle in his pursue of happiness and music career.
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Once he stood in front of the judges, the boy seemed nervous, so everyone wondered if he would be able to show his talent.
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When he started singing, it was obvious he was trembling, but as the song progressed, everyone became aware that Calum was a special boy with great vocal abilities. His talent was first noticed after he sang “Who’s Lovin’ You” by Smokey Robinson between the aisles of Asda. The shoppers were impressed, and soon the footage of the rendition was shared online and seen by great number of people.
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After this supermarket performance, Calum put his mind into pursuing a career in music. He was certain that the next thing he had to do was appear on TV, so he auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent ang got a chance to share his talent there.
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This devoted boy spent months preparing for the big night, and there he was, in front of the judges, the audience in the studio, and millions of people who never miss an episode of their favorite show.

He knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and Calum was ready to grab it tight. His mild voice touched the hearts of everyone who got to listen his performance.

His parents knew he would wow everyone, so they just waited for the judges to say what they already knew. And that’s how remarkably talented this prodigy is.
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Take a look at his performance in the video below. We simply can’t wait to see more of Calum in the future.

Photo of 92-year-old Man Dyeing His Wife’s Hair Amid Social Distancing Goes Viral

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Monica Pop
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The coronavirus pandemic that is still shaking the world has changed the way we have lived during these last couple of months. With the lock-downs and curfews, people are forced to stay home and spend more time with their families. And being surrounded by those we love the most is what is helping us overcome the situation easier.

For an elderly couple from Israel the isolation from the rest of the people and staying home seems to be filled with fun. As the wife couldn’t visit the hair saloon, her husband was there to help her stay as beautiful as she already is. What he did? He dyed her hair. Isn’t that the sweetest thing you’ve heard all day?

Luckily, their grandson was there to snap a photo of the two.

The cute image that has gone viral was posted on Facebook with the following caption: “These are my 92-year-old grandparents (we will be healthy). In any situation, my grandfather takes care that my grandmother will feel well-groomed. You don’t see things like this every day.”

People shared it further and commented how it showed what true love looks like, and we can’t agree more.

It also showed us that instead of complaining how we are forced to stay home and how bored we are being around our family for days, we should use that time to bond even further, just like these two lovebirds do.

One person wrote: “One of the most beautiful pictures I’ve seen in the last period. I wish for everyone such love… A generation that knows how to love and give for real. May they be blessed with health”

Another commented: “To think how much this amazing couple has passed in decades together – wars, stressed financial periods, medical problems and still stayed together – Food for thought for all of us. Health, a sea of love and longevity for this amazing couple.”

If this lovely photo made your day, don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.

People are waiting in line to leave their pets at an overcrowded shelter

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Monica Pop
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When getting a pet one would assume it’s forever, but apparently not everyone thinks that way.

Sadly, many owners decide to simply ditch their cats, dogs, or other animals only because they no longer want to take care of them.

The staff at a shelter at Harris County, Texas, shared their story and we actually became aware that the number of those people abandoning their pets is in fact huge, and it’s totally heartbreaking to learn.

The staff wrote on Facebook about the current situation in and outside the shelter and shared photos of pet owners waiting in front of the place for hours just to leave their animal companions.

Yes, people are actually lining to abandon someone they are supposed to love and it’s a devastating sight to see. According to the post, the line is so long that it spreads to the parking lot of the Harris County Animal Shelter.

The worst thing of all is that those who can’t wait for that long in the sun don’t bother to look for another shelter but simply tie the animal to a nearby tree or just leave it there at the parking lot and head back home without the pet.

According to Kerry McKeel, a spokesperson for the Harris County Animal Shelter, the place fits two hundred pets, but the current number of animals in the shelter is five hundred and counting.

“It is a capacity crisis for Harris County Animal Shelter,” McKeel told The Dodo.

When leaving their pet behind, owners come up with a bunch of excuses such as moving places, being unable to take care of the animal any longer, their landlord preventing them to take the pet in, and more. But there are also those who are brutally honest and say how they simply don’t want the pet any longer.

The scenes are heartbreaking, as there are distressed, confused, and frightened animals all around the place.

The staff at the shelter are perfectly aware that the lives of all those abandoned animals are in their hands, and they do their best to help each and every one of them survive.

Despite the huge number of residents, the shelter still manages to keep their 90% lifesaving rate and they are proud of that.

The number of abandoned animals gets higher when the summer comes.

These people who do everything in their power to keep all those animals alive and safe are the real heroes who deserve all our respect.

Below is just a small portion of the chaos the shelter workers have to put up with every single day.

Wife Played Husband Their Wedding Song over FaceTime as he Passed Away from the Coronavirus

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Monica Pop
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No country is spared from the coronavirus pandemic. People are left wondering when this madness is going to end so that they can get to their old way of living again. But will we be able to ever live as we did before the spread of this virus? No one knows for sure, because as we hear of more and more people dying from it, we become more and more frightened and isolated from one another.

What we need to understand is that behind all those numbers we are presented with every day for the past couple of months are real people who lost their lives and were completely alone when leaving this world.

Joe Lewinger began experiencing COVID-19 symptoms around St. Patrick’s Day and died from complications of the virus just two weeks after the diagnosis.

His wife, Maura, wasn’t allowed to be by his side but doctors were kind enough to let her FaceTime with Joe. He passed away listening to their wedding song and Maura telling him how much she loved him and how much he meant to her.

“I played our wedding song for him. And then that was it.”

Maura shared her family’s devastating story with CNN’s Erin Burnett and opened her heart and soul. She says how Joe was a very healthy man and how his mild symptoms turned severe in a very short time.

Joe was a respected member of the community and worked as an assistant principal and a basketball coach for the catholic school team in Long Island where he and his family lived. This man was a father of three and described by everyone as loving, devoted, and caring.

After he was admitted to hospital, Joe was given anti-malaria medications to treat the virus, but his condition only worsened as days passed by. Maura was heartbroken she couldn’t be by his side during those tough times, but eventually, she found a way to show him her support and love using FaceTime.

“The country is getting used to remote learning and we had to get used to virtual caregiving and virtual marriage in just being there for each other,” she said.

“I saw him and I begged him not to leave us and told him we all need him,” Maura added.

As the family stayed home, they were waiting to hear some good news and hoped Joe would be back home soon, but that didn’t happen.

“We have thrown the kitchen sink at him and I’m afraid he doesn’t have more time,” the doctor told Maura.

She then asked to FaceTime with her husband for one last time.

“I thanked him for being the most amazing husband, for making me feel cherished and loved every single day,” she said.

Moments later, Joe passed away.

Maura is now begging others to stay home and help in the fight against the deadly virus that left her children without a father.

“People are just not being careful. People are being so invincible-feeling and they think it can happen to them,” she said. “You cannot, cannot, be with people that are not in your house. As sad and lonely and everything that is, you must, must stay with only the people in your house.”

We are deeply saddened by this family’s loss. Rest in peace Joe.

5-Year-Old Wakes from Surgery With No One by His Side, Nurse Approaches and Holds Him Tight

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Monica Pop
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Hospitals are for many a frightening place to be, but when it comes to kids, they experience visiting these places in a more stressful manner than adults. 

A five year-old-boy named Shade Thompson had to undergo two surgeries in a very short time. His mom Layla told Liftable how he was having troubles walking as he only took steps using his toes, not his entire feet. The doctors at the UPMC Susquehanna Health in Williamsport, Pennsylvania took care of Slade and he was recovering just great. After the surgery, the boy had to use a wheelchair for two months, though. 

“He’s been through a lot this last year,” Thompson told WNEP-TV.

“We had been in the children’s hospital,” she went on, “so we were kind of nervous just going to a hospital to have it done.”

After he recovered completely, he underwent another operation. This time the doctors had to cauterize Slade’s tonsils, adenoids and both sides of his nose. The surgery was successful and he was about to wake from the anesthesia. 

“Kids don’t typically come out of anesthesia very happy,” Slade’s nurse, Annie Hager, told WNEP-TV.

When Slade woke up and realized he was still at the hospital without his mom by his side, he got really scared and started crying. Luckily, the nurse who went to check on him was there to comfort the sweet boy and tell him that everything went well and that his family was waiting outside. 

Nurse Hager really did an amazing job. She was there for Slade and she saved the day. 

“When I told him mom couldn’t be there, he asked if I would snuggle him and I said, ‘sure will,’” Hager explained.

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I dont post things very often but this little guy touched my heart, and his mama's beautiful kind words and actions have brought tears to my eyes twice now! A few weeks ago Mr. Slade came out of surgery to the recovery room and was my first patient of the day. Let me tell ya, this little man was by far the bravest 5yr old I have ever met! Most kids scream their way out of anesthesia (to no fault of their own, it's a pretty normal response to all the stuff we give them) but Slade, although crying at times, was calm and sweet, but obviously scared and in some pain. All he wanted was his mommy who wasnt immediately available. He asked me if I would snuggle him and take care of him. I jumped right in that bed and snuggled up that little guy so fast! His small sweet request made my heart so full!!! His momma took this picture of us the day of surgery, and surprised me at work with these beautiful flowers and another BIG hug from my bestest little friend today! Layla Thompson I thank God everyday for people like you and your precious little man! I feel so blessed to have met you all that day and truly feel I've made some wonderful friends through it. This right here is why I LOVE my job. It is why I go to work everyday. Its moments like this that make it all worth it ❤❤❤❤

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Layla was eager to see her son, and the moment she entered his room she saw the nurse hugging her boy. She though it was the most touching thing to witness and took a photo of the two. Initially, she wanted it to be a sweet reminder of how loving nurse Hager was, but the photo was soon shared on the social media and went viral. 

“As a nurse, providing care is one thing, but making sure our patients are calm and comfortable matters just as much,” UPMC wrote on Facebook.

“It’s nurses like Annie — who show true compassion — that keep our patients happy.”

“You want someone to treat your child the way you would treat them,” Thompson told WNEP-TV. She and Slade returned to UPMC with a gift and thank-you hug for the special nurse.

“This little guy touched my heart, and his mama’s beautiful kind words and actions have brought tears to my eyes twice now!” Hager shared on Instagram. “This right here is why I LOVE my job.”

Layla also shared with Liftable how she spoke with her son about the surgeries before they took place as she believes that being familiar with the procedures helps the kids do better.

“The parents can be calmer, kids can be calmer, everything just runs smoothly,” she said.

“I would tell other parents to confide in other parents who have had similar situations but also remember one bad experience with one person doesn’t mean you will all have that,” she cautioned. “Every person and case is different.”

The most amazing part of the story is that nurse Hager was supposed to have a day off on the day of Slade’s surgery but she was called in because they were running short. 

This loving lady, whom Slade now considers his best friend, made all the difference for the scared boy and we believe people like her is what this world needs more of. 

Angela McQueen: Hero teacher takes down student gunman and saves lives

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Monica Pop
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The number of shootings in the schools around U.S. is staggering. Most of them result in innocent students and teachers being either hurt or left dead, and that’s beyond sad.

The shootings cast dark shadow over the educational institutions which should otherwise be safe shelters for the students. So, instead of being at peace while their children are at school, many parents worry for their safety. These incidents are usually easy to carry because of the fact that buying a gun in the country is pretty easy. And as the wider public asks for stricter gun control laws to be passed, the debate is still going on.

Among the possible victims and people involved in the shootings, there is always someone who is brave enough to fight against the shooter. It’s because of these people that the death toll of shootings is lower than it could’ve been.

In a recent accident that took place at Mattoon High School in Illinois, such courageous person who made sure students won’t get hurt is teacher Angela McQueen. She has been working as a P.E teacher at the school for 17 years and is regarded as a shy person and an awesome educator.

When she recalls that day, Angela says that the only thing that crossed her mind after she spotted the teen lifting the gun was, “You’re not going to do this to my kids.”

As the boy started firing shots, Angela didn’t hesitate even a bit before she tried to disarm him.

“I sprang into action because I looked over and I saw a student pull a gun out and he was aiming it at students to his right,” Angela said in a video released by the Illinois Education Association.

“I immediately lunged at the gun and I got the gun up in the air as quick as I could, as fast as I could because I didn’t want him to hit the students.”

Angela held down the shooter who was still trying to use the gun and fired a couple of shots into the ceiling. Once the sound of a shot was heard, another teacher rushed towards the cafeteria, and soon after, it was full of police officers who disarmed the teen.


Bridget Shanahan, spokeswoman for the Illinois Education Association said that one 16-year-old student was shot during the incident, but he recovered and was soon released from the hospital.

The shooter whose name wasn’t revealed because he’s a minor was charged with one count of aggravated battery with a firearm.

Angela’s quick thinking helped in preventing greater tragedy from taking place that September 20, 2017.

“Had the teacher not responded as quickly as she had, I think the situation would have been a lot different,” Mattoon police Chief Jeff Branson said.

Once the shooter was in the hands of the police, Angela made sure everyone was fine.

“She was walking around and making sure everything was OK. And I went up and gave her a hug and thanked her because she could have — that could have been a lot worse and she made it to where it wasn’t,” student Anna Morton told CBS.

What Angela did that day made her a hero. Her big heart and bravery got her the award for outstanding service.

“We are forever grateful to Angela for her courageous actions that saved the lives of our kids. She was a ray of light in our darkest hour,” Superintendent Larry Lilly said in the release.

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