Hero waitress recovering after leaping off pier to save little boy

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Monica Pop
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This world is a better place because of people like young Hanna Pignato who proved once again that not all heroes wear capes. This 19-year-old lady didn’t hesitate even a bit when she found herself in a situation where she could offer help and try save another person’s life.

While she was at work, on the rooftop deck of Joe’s Crab Shack in Daytona Beach on Saturday, she recalls she heard someone screaming and desperately asking for help. She could see a group of people gathered around a terrified mother whose son got stranded from his boogie board and was caught in a strong rip tide.

“I saw the mom screaming and crying. Just hearing her wail terrified me. Then I saw the little boy … his head just kept going down,” Hanna Pignato told Daytona Beach News-Journal.

None of the onlookers actually tried saving the drowning boy, but Hanna couldn’t just stay there and do nothing, so she threw off her shoes and jumped off the pier.

She was confident in her swimming skills and was brave enough to take things into her hands.

Unfortunately, just as she dove in, something awful happened. According to WESH, Hanna hit a sandbar and got fractures in her right foot and her back. But despite being in terrible pain, she didn’t stop swimming.

“I didn’t want the baby to die. He wasn’t a baby, he was 7 years old, 8 years old, but still I mean, that’s a human life — you just can’t look at that and walk away”, Hanna said.

She only headed towards the beach after she saw a man grabbing the drowning boy. It took her every ounce of strength she possessed to drag herself out of the water.

But this lady is fierce and says she doesn’t regret her decision of lending a helping hand to someone in need of help.

She’s currently staying at the hospital because of the injuries she suffered. Her mother Heather Pignato said how her daughter broke her right foot in three places when she leaped off the pier.

Her injuries aren’t minor, but she’s aware they could be much worse. But all she cares about is that the boy is now safe and sound.

“She had surgery on her foot this morning,” Heather told Palm Beach Post. “I’m just glad she won’t need surgery on her back.”

Hanna’s family set up a GoFundMe page to help this brave lady with the medical costs, because she doesn’t have health insurance. Her recovery may take a while, but her courageous act will be remembered forever.

People are praising Hanna for what she did, because not everyone is ready to risk their own life for the sake of saving another’s. Her family is very proud of her. And we have to say that her mother raised her right.

“She kept saying ‘I’m sorry, don’t be mad at me’ and I said ‘Hanna, you tried to save someone,’” Heather Pignato said.

We pray for Hanna’s quick recovery and we are so glad kind-hearted people like her still exist, because stories like this restore our faith in humanity and remind us that not everything is as bad as it seems.

Thank you young lady, you showed the world what life is all about, and that’s caring for the others and offering help when needed.

Sisters install hidden cameras in mom’s care home – horrified by what staff are caught doing

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Monica Pop
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Seeing someone you love turning into a person unable to take care of themselves because of an illness they suffer is the saddest thing ever. When 71-year-old Joy Lewis was diagnosed with Alzheimer, her three daughters did their best to provide her with all the love and devotion and were there to satisfy every need she had. Sadly, her condition got worse over time, and the family decided it would be for the best if they place her at a residential home.

At first, Joy seemed to love the stay there. But with every visit, her daughters could feel something wasn’t right. In order to be sure their mother was in the right hands, they set up cameras in her room and waited in anticipation to see how the elderly lady got the bruises and why her skin was covered in sores.

The footage showed gruesome images. Their mother was treated with disrespect. She had been dragged out of bed, and forcefully grabbed by the arms. She was also refused her medications, any water, or proper food. Her pleas for going to the bathroom were completely ignored. Joy was experiencing real hell, and her daughters made sure the nurses pay for the pain they caused.

However, it looks like the authorities in this city of England weren’t strict to the wrongdoers, as they were given suspended prison sentences and ordered to carry out community service, although they confessed they committed the act.

Joy’s daughters believe every facility like the one where their mother was placed should have cameras installed.

The video below shows violent images that some viewers may find disturbing. 

Son sends Willie Nelson song his 92-year-old mother wrote. Her reaction when he sings it is priceless

By
Nicole
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The saying ‘Never give up’ turned out to be completely true for the 92-year old Lyndel Rhodes. This lady became quite famous in the ninth decade of her life. Her love for the music brought her the happiness she was dreaming of.

As an amateur musician, she was playing instruments and writing songs for her own pleasure. Recently, she wrote a song named ‘Little House on the Hill’. However, what she did not know was that the song will bring her enormous happiness.

Lyndel’s son Buddy Canon is a record producer and upon hearing the song, he got in touch with Willie Nelson. Very soon, Buddy and Willie gave Lyndel the surprise of her lifetime. Upon hearing Willie’s voice singing her song, she was more than happy. She was also glad to find out that Nelson actually loved the song.

Lyndel and her family are music lovers. They have been especially into country music. She was introduced with this music genre since she was very little. She now recalls her father playing the banjo.

However, Lyndel was especially fond of harmonica. She became very good harmonica player. In the past she has recorded even a CD with old time songs and tunes, performed by Lundel herself. She never thought that some day she will be in touch with an artist like Nelson. Now, she is proud to say that she is the author of a song adored by Willie Nelson.

Take a look at the video and see this wonderful old lady.

Homeless Man Has Unexpected Encounter With Fast Food Worker

By
Nicole
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Do you want cheap and delicious food? The fast food restaurant are just the place you are looking for. These restaurants serve food which is usually not expensive and its affordable to almost anyone. We say almost, since there are people among us with low luck and no money to buy even the cheapest meal that is been offered.

One such man, with almost no money and home, wanted to buy a meal in one fast food restaurant. His luck this time did not bring him money, but something worthier.

This story is known to us thanks to Robert Gooch. He decided to take a bite at the Chick-fil-A in Jackson, Mississipi. While he was standing in the line and working on his phone, he witnessed something so interesting.

In front of Robert, there was a man. Judging by his backpack and his old clothes, he figured it out that he was a homeless man. The man wanted to have a meal in the restaurant, but he had only five dollars. This money was not enough for anything there.

The lady that served the homeless man was Karina. She turned out to be a very kind and generous lady. She asked the man to pick up what he wanted to eat. Moreover, she told him to take a drink and enjoy the meal. The man knew he didn’t have money for all of that, but Karina told him not to worry about it since she was paying for his lunch.

Robert witnessed all of that. His amazed face was evident. He wanted to share this event with his friends, so he posted all of it on his Facebook page.  Among the other things, he wrote:  

“It would have been so easy to turn around and ask the manager to step in or for help but she didn’t she just said hey it’s on me. She could have just gave him water and took his money and went on to the next customer and again she didn’t she just did it.”

Robert also adds that he has never seen anything like that before. He was in the customer service for a very long time and gestures like these are extremely rare. In addition he praised Karina’s goodness and kindness and noted that the success of the business is due to employees like Karina – honest and kind.

A real-life lesson! If there are more people like Karina with good and kind heart, this world would be a much better place to live in.

Teen Sings Beautiful Rendition Of “Hallelujah”

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Nicole
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We are sure you have heard many different versions of the song ‘Hallelujah’. As one of the most popular compositions, the song is sang by various different singers and with various different quality. Since 1984, the year of its release, Leonard Cohen remains widely recognized by this very successful tune.

Among the most powerful performances of the song is the version sang by McKenna Breinholt and the Cinematic Pop Orhcestra and Choir. On June 9 2015 at the Mesa Arts Centre in Mesa, Arizona, the singer and the orchestra joined their forces and amazed the crowd. The singer is backed up by the choir and together they give a performance worth remembering for the rest of your life.

The beginning of the song is performed only by the musicians. Their smooth and well-harmonized tunes make you feel fantastic. However, as soon as the girl joins the orchestra, the atmosphere becomes marvellous.

McKenna showed what kind of vocal skills she possesses. Her singing is near perfection. The clear voice and the lyrics make this performance quite remarkable. However, the choir does its job wonderfully as well. The energy they transmit to the audience is just amazing.

Take a look at this performance. Since we are sure you have seen many different versions of the song, you don’t want to miss this one. Who knows, maybe this one will become your favorite performance of the well-known ‘Hallelujah’.

Stranger Says Toddler Fighting Stage 4 Cancer ‘Deserves’ It

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Nicole
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Callie is eighteen months old and she is already fighting for her life. This cute little girl has just started living her life when a devastating news was announced by the doctors. She has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma.

The disease has metastasized to her lymph nodes and bones. This kid’s fate is tragic and melts our hearts seeing her in a condition like that. Imagine her parents pain. They are always besides her, supporting Callie and providing the things she needs.

However, there are people on this planet who are just evil. The hate and cruelty in their words is just too much to bare. Believe it or not, these kinds of words have been addressed to the girl after her parents posted a link on their Facebook page. They posted their GoFundMe campaign.

The GoFundMe page was created by a family member. The idea was to collect donations that will help Callie fight the battle. The parent posted the link on their Facebook page in order to spread the news.

As it was expected, the family got donations for this cute little angel. Moreover, they received a lot of support by the community. However, one comment shocked them!

The comment posted on their Facebook page said:

“My prayers for Callie. I was going to donate $7600.00 to her fund, but I found out her parents are lesbian. I’ve chosen to donate to St. Jude due to that fact. Sorry. I’ll still pray for her though, but maybe it’s God’s way of getting your attention that she needs a mommy and a daddy, not two mommy’s.”

This was not welcomed by the majority of the people.

The parents replied:

“This is a very sick little girl, who’s life is on the line……for someone to actually send this and speak to my family in this way is utterly DISGUSTING……regardless of how you feel, don’t say a word. What Callie needs is love and support…..not hate and misery.”

Callie got all the support and attention from the people. The hopes were restored after the doctors’ new announcement. They explained:

“Callie will be starting round 5 of chemo on Monday! He also said that there will be no need for round 6 after that stem cell transplant. He said 98% of her tumor is dead!”

If you can, you are welcome to help Callie. This girl deserves to be happy and healthy again!

Update: Man who tossed boy off third-floor balcony was ‘looking for someone to kill’

By
Monica Pop
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As we keep praying for five-year-old Landen to recover from the horrific injuries he suffered after he was thrown from the third floor balcony, the man who committed the gruesome act revealed the motives behind his action.

The boy’s family was left in complete shock and disbelief, never assuming what was supposed to be a fun day at the mall could turn into the worst nightmare.

According to the New York Post, when questioned by the police, 24-year-old Emmanuel Deshawn Aranda said he planned on killing an adult that day, but Landen got on his way and became the victim of this lunatic.

The tragic incident took place on Friday, April 12. The fall left little Landen with severe injuries, and currently, no improvement in his condition has been reported by the hospital where he has been admitted. The boy suffered fractured bones in his limbs, as well as massive head trauma and bleeding from the head.

The suspect has been charged with attempted premeditated first-degree murder. He confessed that at the time he visited the Minnesota’s Mall of America, his intentions were to find someone to kill. He believed it was going to be an adult as they are the ones who usually stay near the mall balconies. Unfortunately, Landen found himself at the scene and became the victim.

The New York Post reported that as Aranda got closer to Landen and his mom, she asked whether they should move so that he could pass by, and it was then that he “picked up the victim and threw him.”

After this, he simply started running. What a cold-hearted man.

It was later revealed how Aranda’s aggressive behavior was a result of the rejections he was getting by all those women he tried to seduce at the Bloomington mall throughout the years.

As for sweet little Lendon, he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and now the whole nation is standing by his side. The GoFundMe page that was set to raise the money needed for his medical treatments stand in excess of $730,000. If you want to donate funds, please visit the page.

All we hope for is for Lendon to recover and have a normal childhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Single dad buys an old bus and converts it into a gorgeous home for him and his daughter

By
Monica Pop
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With the living expenses getting higher with every year that passes, many people are desperately looking for cheaper alternatives that wouldn’t affect the quality of their living a great deal.

A single father from Brighton, UK named Adam Collier set up a goal of turning an old bus into the perfect living space for him and his teenage daughter, and the result has to be seen to be believed. Honestly, I don’t recall seeing something cooler in a very long time.

This 42-year-old carpenter was certain in his abilities and knew the bus could become a convenient home when they are on the run exploring the beauties of the country.

He starts the whole renovation process with a certain budget he had on mind, and was determined not to spend more than £10,000 for the whole project. He was aware, however, that it would be a real challenge to create the mobile living space of his dreams, but he was eager to try and he really did his best.

He faced some structural issues along the way, but managed to overcome them all thanks to his DIY skills and his enthusiasm.

It all started with the purchase of the double-decker and getting rid of the seats. He kept some, however, and used them later on during the process. It was a long way Adam had in front of him, but the thought of designing his own house on wheels kept him going.

The first issue he encountered was the lack of insulation that he had to install himself.

Adam didn’t ask anyone for help as he wanted to finish his home all by himself. When speaking to Amazing Space he said:

“I’m a tradesman as well, so I knew how to do everything, and there was no point in asking anyone else to help. Also, it was my project. I couldn’t expect others to share my level of enthusiasm.”

After drilling some beams in order to reinforce the structure, Adam stuffed the bus with sheet insulation.

This carpenter made sure every single inch of his new home was used well. He opted for affordable, yet fancy materials that only added to the beauty of the final result.

Before placing some furniture inside, Adam very carefully considered the weight distribution, and decided to keep the bulk of weight on the lower deck. That’s where he placed the kitchen and the dining table. He chose a vibrant green color that gave the home life.

The benches he used are originally from the bus, he just used sponge foam and added some cushions.

What’s best about the dining area isn’t the fancy way it looks, but the fact the table could be folded when not in use.

For the floors and the walls, Adam used tongue-and-groove panels which gave the place sort of vintage appearance. However, many of the things that were there already remained untouched. Ok, maybe a bit improved, such as some handles, the old tickets dumping bin, some of the signs that once served the purpose of warning and reminding the passengers of how to behave while traveling, and the side mirrors.

The process was going slowly but smoothly. However, some unexpected expenses arose, such as broken generator, which led to going over the budget.

However, knowing Adam spent almost half the money he was willing to spend for the whole project on purchasing the bus which cost £4,500, he kept other things as low-cost as possible.

With the idea of sticking to his budget, he found a way to get a perfect looking kitchen that didn’t cost him an arm and a leg. Adam bought some inexpensive kitchenette he later perfected by creating a new facade and some nice handles.

The most expensive part of the kitchen was the wooden worktop, but he didn’t mind as it really adds to the perfection of that part of the place.

“The most expensive part of it [kitchen] was the worktop. The whole kitchen cost peanuts, really.”

The bus’ staircase leads to an interesting part of Adam’s home that he refers to as the resting nook.

That nook is Adam’s favorite place. It’s perfect for relaxing your mind and body. The details, including Britain’s flag themed cushions give the sense of being home, and the feeling is priceless.

The new home is spacious and Adam’s daughter can even invite her friends for a sleepover if she wishes so, there’s plenty of room for every visitor who wants to enjoy the stay in the double-decker.

The big windows allow plenty of natural light to enter the bus. But what Adam is most proud of is the sliding bedroom. It really takes a lot of creativity to come up with such a brilliant idea.

The upper deck fitted three bedroom, and that’s something people can’t afford having even in a real house. Adam achieved this by placing a bunk bed at the back.

This cool project took six months to finish, and the outcome is breathtaking. Both Adam and his daughter Devon are lovers of the sea and love surfing, so they could drive themselves to the beach whenever they want to have fun and play with the waves.

Although he didn’t stick to the budget and spent additional £5,000, Adam isn’t sorry because he got something truly unique. How many people could brag of having a home on wheels? Not many, I guess.

This double-decker is a picture perfect option for a second home for people like Adam and Devon, who have adventurous spirits.

Take a look at Adam’s journey in the video below.

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