The mighty King of the jungle crouches down to meet his little cub for the first time in a cute video

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Monica Pop
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No matter if they are humans or animals, parents are parents, and that means they are always there for their little ones, making sure they receive plenty of attention, care, and love.

Now if you believe humans’ feelings towards their bundles of joy are stronger or in any way different than those of the animals, this video will prove you wrong.

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A baby lion was born at the Denver Zoo in July of last year and his first encounter with his mighty daddy is cute beyond words. Now imagine the fierce King of the Jungle getting emotional in front of his newborn cub. People are glad the video of the father and son was put on tape because it comes as a refreshment from the bad news we hear every day.

The lion could be seen crouching in front of the tiny baby, and that’s cute and heart-melting at the same time.

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The cub is still way too small to be shown to the public, so the workers at the zoo make sure they post plenty of videos of him on their Facebook page.

“He’s spent the last couple months bonding with his mom (Neliah), dad (Tobias) and half-sister (Kamara) behind the scenes at Predator Ridge at Denver Zoo, and will soon make his big public debut in one of the outdoor habitats,” Jake Kubié, the director of communications at Denver Zoo told Bored Panda. “He’s all the things you might expect of a lion cub: playful, curious and energetic!”

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What is even more special about the cub is that the public took part in naming him. This way, the zoo helped raise funds for the lions who live there. The list consisted of three very special and meaningful names people could choose from and vote for.

The first name was Meru, which is the name of a mountain in Tanzania, the second was Moremi, the name of a game reserve in Botswana, and the third was Tatu, Swahili word for the number three, as the cub is the third offspring of mom Neliah. Honestly, we were totally in love with each of these names and knew that whichever the public voted for would suit the baby just perfectly. Eventually, the name Tatu was chosen.

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Now, if you are among those people who find this story cute, but believe that lions don’t belong in the zoo but free and living in their natural habitat, the zoo has something to share with you.

“It’s very important to remember that half of African lions have disappeared in the last 25 years and face growing threats, such as poaching, loss of prey and destruction of habitats in their native ranges” the Denver Zoo representative said. “We hope that by seeing our little lion cub, people will be inspired and take action to help protect his wild counterparts and other wildlife around the world.”

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Take a look at the video below to witness the first encounter between this sweet cub and daddy.

Stray dog sits and guards injured, pregnant friend lying on the road and refuses to leave her side

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Monica Pop
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One dog’s compassion for a friend in need touched us to the core. It’s not that we didn’t know how special and caring canines are already, but it seems they want to show that to us over and over again.

As the injured and pregnant German Shepherd stood on the side of a busy road in Muscoy, California, waiting for someone to stop and offer a helping hand, she had a companion who wouldn’t leave her side; a red-furred dog. The little dog wanted to make sure the mother-to-be would avoid being hit by a car. Although he couldn’t do much, making her company was more than enough to give her strength not to give up.

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Luckily, one man spotted the dogs and decided to pull over and call for help. He contacted the Dream Fetchers: Project Rescue. The rescuers came to the scene in no time. When they saw the state in which Marley was, they weren’t sure whether she would make it or not. As they took her to their vehicle, Murphy, her protector, followed as he didn’t want to leave his friend alone.

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The sight of Murphy putting his head on Marley’s belly as the rescuers drove them to the shelter was one to remember. These two friends truly loved each other, and I guess most people should learn from them.

Once at the hospital, vets discovered Marley was carrying 11 puppies. But her state was pretty bad as some of her bones were broken.

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As incredible as it sounds, Murphy made Marley company in the days to come, but once he became aware she was in safe hands, it looked as he started backing off little by little.

The rescuers set a goal of finding this loyal dog a forever home, as they knew he would make an excellent companion.

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As for Marley, despite the pain she was in, she eventually gave birth to her 11 babies. Her two legs were in casts but she did her best to be there for her little ones.

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It took a couple of years before Marley healed completely. But she’s now a happy and a healthy dog living with her forever family. Her puppies are now all grown up and they all got their happy ending.

Special ed teacher includes her whole class in her wedding celebration

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Monica Pop
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Being a teacher isn’t only about making students learn facts from different subjects, but it’s about teaching them about life and how to grow up into the people who will be respected members of the community. Above all, being a teacher is all about understanding your students’ needs and interests and helping them achieve their goals. Great teachers are there for the tiny humans who are part of their classroom not only during lesson time, but out of school too.

Kinsey French of Louisville, Kentucky loves her students to the moon and back. Throughout the years, she learned how to connect with them on a deeper level and be their friend. She’s a special ed teacher to six awesome students aged 7 to 11 years old who are part of the inclusive teaching program for children with Down Syndrome at Christian Academy of Louisville Rock Creek.

This year, French married the love of her life in an awesome wedding ceremony.

“I wanted to grow up and get married to my Prince Charming, and have all my loved ones there with me,” the 25-year-old told TODAY Parents.

And when she taught of her loved ones and all those people who made her life complete, the first who came to her mind were her students. So, she decided to invite them to her wedding.

Not only they got to be part of their teacher’s special day, but they were all given important roles.

These special kids were there to witness when Josh proposed French, so they were part of the couple’s story from the beginning.

“When I told Josh that I wanted my students to be a part of the wedding, he was totally supportive and so excited to include them in the special day,” she said. “We talk a lot about my students, and he said, well, they’re like family to me too.”

They way the students were presented with the wedding invitations was unique. Namely, there was an award ceremony taking place at the school and as the names of the kids were called to get their award they were given invitations too.

The parents were all present and said how the teacher’s act really touched their hearts. They were happy to know that their kids have someone in their life who loves them that much.

“I was a little emotional when [Kinsey] asked Kate and the kids. I just felt like Kinsey and the teachers treat our kids like family,” one mother told TODAY Parents . 

Her daughter was beyond excited to be part of her teacher’s wedding day.

“I think she told everybody in town about being in Kinsey’s wedding,” the mom reported.

“I loved watching Miss Kinsey getting married… I got to throw out flowers [onto the aisle], and the mashed potatoes [at the reception] were so good,” young Kate said. 

The students, together with French’s nephew and niece had the time of their life as they got to bring the rings and the flowers and were given a bunch of gifts.

“They got to do dress fittings, and feel like princesses, and that was exciting,” French said. 

“Obviously, the moment that I’ll always remember is just the doors opening, and getting to see my groom for the first time,” French told TODAY Parents. “I’ll always remember the reception, and just having all of my loved ones in one place. It was an incredible experience.”

With all that attention, the food, the dancing, and the awesome wedding cake, this really was a day to remember.

What this teacher did for her students is so sweet that it melted our hearts. We wish more teachers consider their students a family and a crucial part of their life.

Take a look at the video below to learn more about French and John’s wedding day.

Cute ring bearer’s entrance has guests rolling with laughter

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Jessica Jones
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Who doesn’t want their wedding to be nothing less than perfect? However, things don’t always go as planned, and luckily, that isn’t just true for the unpleasant things that happen, but for the good ones as well. Sometimes, it can be a guest who takes the dance floor and lifts everyone’s mood, or more likely, the flower girls and ring bearers who are usually young children who don’t truly understand the importance of their role at the wedding ceremony and do goofy things.
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At this particular wedding, the bride and the groom had two ring bearers, although none of the boys really had the rings as that would be a huge responsibility for someone so young. Needless to say, everyone’s eyes were on the little kids who made this reception even better than anyone expected. The first boy made his big entrance holding the flower girl’s hand. The two were so cute that guests couldn’t stop looking at them. But then, at one moment, the curious kid spotted the cameraman and had to stop for a second to speak to him, but moved on quickly.
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The second ring bearer, a tiny toddler all dressed up for the occasion, however, took things to the next level of comedy and made everyone roll with laughter. As he walked down the aisle, guests smiled at him and waved their hands in order to guide him, but he found all those people who were staring at him quite hilarious and started laughing uncontrollably. As everyone found that beyond cute and laughed back, the sweet toddler laughed even harder.
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Get ready to smile and watch it for yourself in the video below. What an awesome group of ring bearers!

Dad shoots his 2-year-old son in the face with shotgun to punish mother

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Maryane
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A devastating and tragic incident took place in April of this year when a Michigan father named Michael Christopher Glance got into fight with his partner and the mother of their two-year-old son, Nicole McCarthy.

In an attempt to punish her, Glance shot their boy in the face with a shotgun.

The whole country was in disbelief. People were left wondering how crazy one has to be in order to harm their own child in such manner.

The lunatic is now facing charges for an attempted murder and all we hope is for him to spend the rest of his life behind bars. 

The tragedy took place in the family’s home in Barrett Avenue in Blackman Township. 

Allegedly, the 32-year-old father who was angry at his partner took a pistol and pulled the trigger at the boy, but according to Jackson County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kati Rezmierski the firearm failed to go off. 

Realizing the mad man intended to kill the boy, his mother managed to grab him and put him in the car. Sadly, the father was after them, this time carrying a shotgun.

“He pointed the shotgun at the same two-year-old son of his that was strapped defenseless in the back seat of the car. He pointed it at him and blew off half of his face,” said Rezmierski.

“For whatever reason, Mr. Glance decided to take his anger out on his 2-year-old child that day,” Rezmierski told MLive. “It was by some divine intervention that gun malfunctioned and his life was spared, but how much of it was really spared?” asked the devastated mother.

As the damage he caused wasn’t enough, the crazy man tried getting his malfunctioning pistol going as he wanted to fire again. Luckily, he failed and fled the scene moments later. 

The boy was rushed to the hospital and the lunatic was tracked down by the police in an attempt to hide. 

The judge appointed for the case has asked from the state-run Center for Forensic Psychiatry to make a mental evaluation of Glance and decide whether he could be held criminally liable for the crimes he committed. 

As for now, Glance is being held on $10 million bond. 

The boy, Ryker, has been discharged from the clinic after 27 days, but the doctors at the Ann Arbor’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital say that he has to undergo more surgeries in the future. 

As the cost for his treatments is pretty high, his family created a GoFundMe page and raised around $82,000 so far. 

The page says, “Ryker now has over 100 stitches in his face post-surgery and is still listed in critical care with a ventilator and feeding tube installed in his stomach. He has a long road of recovery ahead with more surgeries to come.”

“Her children are her life,” Ryker’s grandfather Doug McCarthy told MLive. “I’m still in shock but thankful for all the support we’re getting. I never thought there could be this many people who would want to help someone they never met. Ryker still has a long road to recovery, and if it wasn’t for all the support, I don’t think we would have made it this far,” she added.

We pray for sweet Ryker to recover completely and we hope he will be able to live the life he deserves. 

2-year-old boy dies after accidentally hanging himself on the blind’s cord while playing

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Monica Pop
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Little children are curious by nature, and many times, they aren’t even aware of some of the dangers that are hidden behind their actions, like putting tiny objects in their mouth or wandering off without being noticed. That is why parents have to be extra careful and extra cautious until their little ones become aware of the consequences of their actions.

A 2-year-old boy from Cornwall, UK, named Cobie Grimshaw, lost his life after playing on the sofa near the cord of the blinds which weren’t fixed and got entangled on the beaded cord. The horrific incident took place April, 4, of this year.

When Cobie’s mother, 26-year-old Lauren Grimshaw went to check on her son who was by himself for just a very short amount of time, she saw him standing on the sofa faced back and though he was just sleepy. But as she got closer, she noticed the cord was around his neck.

Speaking to the Mirror of the tragic occurrence, the heartbroken mother said, “I immediately took him out of the cord by lifting him then taking it from his neck while shouting for mum and Tom (her partner).”

Steven Humphries, one of Lauren’s neighbors and a former volunteer at St. John’s Ambulance, heard the screams and rushed inside the house. He gave Cobie CPR while they were waiting for help to arrive. He remembers asking for how long had the boy been irresponsible and recalls saying “That had been a very long time,” after the grandma said 5 to 10 minutes.

Shortly after, an air ambulance arrived and took Cobie, together with Lauren, to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon, before he was transferred to a specialist hospital in Bristol. Sadly, being without oxygen for over 10 minutes caused sweet Cobie’s brain to swallow. He was placed on a ventilator, but on April 7, three days after the accident, Cobie passed away.

Cobie was Lauren’s only child. She described him a boy loved by everyone who knew him.

Coroner Andrew Cox said the cause of death was a global brain injury due to asphyxiation and added, “Cobie was a normal fit and healthy two-year-old boy. Into everything, clearly accustomed to climbing onto the sofa and using it as a trampoline.”

“On this morning, he‘d been doing what two-year-old boys do, but tragically while climbing onto the back of the sofa he’d become entangled in the cords which were not fixed to the wall and he’s become accidentally entrapped and strangled himself.|

Rest in peace sweet boy, you will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

16-year-old girl loses her life in a car accident – Her mom finds letters in her room after her death

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Monica Pop
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Macy Mathis was unlike most teenagers. Although she was just 16 years old, a period of the life of children when they think they know everything, tend to get into arguments with their parents, and refuse anyone’s help as they believe they are old enough to know what’s best for them, Macy was very close to her family. And as her peers enjoyed spending time with friends, this sweet young lady loved being at home with her mother whom she loved the most.

But life is many times unfair, and Macy lost her life after being involved in a car accident.

Her mother, Cindy, couldn’t get over the pain the loss of her daughter created in her heart. This heartbroken mother was hoping for a closure as it was almost impossible for her to continue with her life without getting one.

But then, weeks after Macy’s death, Cindy stumbled upon something that helped her ease her sorrow, even a little.

Macy was writing letters for different occasions, and Cindy found all 25 of them. Some were for the sleepless nights, and some for the everyday problems her mom was facing. But one of them said, “Open when… you miss me.” Cindy started shaking. She couldn’t find the courage to read her sweet daughter’s words although she knew that the envelope contained the closure she was longing for.

When she finally gathered some strength, Cindy read the letter which said, “Hey mommy. I’m sorry that you’re missing me. I hope that wherever you are or whatever you’re doing you’re okay. I’m probably missing you too. I honestly don’t like being away from the house for too long. I get homesick pretty easily. When I was little and lived with Dad, I would look forward to being with you.

I think some of it was because you always had good food at your house, but most of it was because I just missed you so much. I will always and forever love you, Mommy. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. Macy Mathis”

Those words touched her deeply. She now had something from Macy to hold on to.

Cindy shared the letter on the Facebook page she created to honor her daughter, Macy’s Journey, and wrote, “This one was so hard to open. You don’t know how much mommy misses you! There is not a second of the day that goes by and I don’t think of you. You are my rock, my best friend, my everything, ” Macy’s mother writes. “We love you so very much babygirl!! Mommy misses you more than words could ever express! Goodnight my sweet, beautiful angel.”

The bond between Cindy and Macy was a strong one. We are very saddened Macy had to leave this world so young and we honestly hope her mother would be able to overcome the grief eventually, although that never happens when one loses a child. Rest in peace sweet soul.

Woman’s water breaks in the middle of her bar exam – She has her baby and finishes the test together

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Monica Pop
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Being determined and not letting anything stand on your way to success is the only way to fulfill your passions and dreams.

But what happens if in the middle of taking the exam your life and career depends on, you go into labor? This sounds too incredible to be true, one may say, but this is exactly what happened to mom-to-be, Brianna Hill, 28, whose water broke as she was taking her bar exam.

She was supposed to take the exam earlier this year, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was postponed for October 2020.

“I thought I would only be 28 weeks pregnant when I took the bar,” Brianna told CNN. “However, due to the pandemic, the test was pushed to October and I was going to be 38 weeks. I joked about taking the test from my hospital bed. Lesson learned!”

On October 5, Brianna was supposed to finish the first two sections. Since the testing was done online, she had to be facing the computer the whole time and wasn’t allowed to take any breaks until the first section was over. But just 30 minutes into the test, she could feel her water broke. Since she wasn’t allowed to stand up, she could only hope she wasn’t giving birth at that exact moment, but as it turned out, it was exactly what was happening.

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“I couldn’t go check and so I finished the first section. As soon as I stood up when I finished, I knew my water had broken,” the Illinois mom said.

What happened next is unbelievable. “I took my break, got myself cleaned up, called my husband, midwife, and mom, cried because I was a little panicked, then sat down to take the second part because my midwife told me I had time before I needed to go to the hospital,” Brianna said. We can’t even imagine how she felt knowing her baby was coming any second and she was still in the middle of the most important exam.

Speaking to Good Morning America, this brave lady said, “I started the second section and 15 to 20 minutes in, I started having contractions. I had already asked for an accommodation to get up and go to the bathroom because I was 38 weeks pregnant and they said I’d get flagged for cheating. I couldn’t leave the view of the camera.”

Finally, after she finished the second section, Brianna was taken to the West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, where she gave birth to baby Cassius Phillip Andrew less than five hours upon arrival.

This mother is a real hero. Even during the most stressful, yet exciting, moments of her life, she managed to stay calm and collected.

The first day as a mother was unusual for Brianna as it was the day she delivered her baby. She took the second part of the exam in the hospital room and nursed her son between sessions.

Sharing her unusual experience with Above the Law, the graduate from Loyola University School of Law in Chicago said, “Obviously, I really hope I passed but I’m mostly just proud that I pushed through and finished.”

We keep our fingers crossed for the new mom to pass her bar exam. She has put a lot of time and effort studying for it, and she definitely deserves it given the “crazy” circumstances she finished it in.

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