A 12-week-old girl suddenly passes away from undetected heart condition
Gemma Williams and Jason Thomas were over the moon when their bundle of joy, sweet baby Lexi came to this world. They were looking forward to a long and happy life with their daughter, but then the most devastating thing happened. At just 12 weeks old, little Lexi lost her life and left her grieving parents wondering whether they could have done something to prevent the tragedy.
According to Wales Online, the unfortunate event took place back in March 2013 while the family was taking a shopping trip together. Lexi was in her stroller when she fell unconscious and unresponsive.
Gemma told Waled Online, “I went to touch Lexi’s face but she didn’t react. Then I realized something wasn’t right and I shouted for help.”
At the time her parents noticed she wasn’t responding, it was already way too late for the little life to be saved.
The ambulance was on their way when an onlooker with a medical training approached and offered help. He tried to resuscitate her, but Lexi didn’t respond.
The parents were shocked. They couldn’t believe how a perfectly healthy baby could die so suddenly. But the reality was completely different. The reason for Lexi’s death was a rare illness her family wasn’t aware she was suffering from.
When she was born, both Gemma and Lexi were discharged from the hospital in a great condition. The doctors failed to diagnose the baby with total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage, a rare congenital malformation that doesn’t allow enough oxygenated blood to be pumped around the body.
Now years after Lexi said the final goodbye, Gemma and Jason have a son whom they love unconditionally.
However, they are now urging hospitals and doctors to tests all newborn babies with the ‘pulse oximetry’ method that monitors the oxygen levels in the blood. This would help detect any potential heart conditions like the one Lexi suffered from.
Police Officer Shares a Car’s Safety Feature Many People Don’t Use
How many times have you found yourself in a life-threatening situation while on the road because someone in the other vehicle didn’t pay attention or spoke on the phone during the ride? Or, maybe you were the one who didn’t respect the traffic laws and things got out of control. The thing is that most of us feel pretty confident while behind the wheel and we often fail to operate the vehicle the way we should. Although we believe we are great drivers, there are some things we do that may cause an accident.
Sargent John Perrine knows all too well that many people ‘forget’ or simply opt not to use one car feature that is of very high importance. That’s the turn signal. Now think about it. Have you ever just decided to turn your vehicle without using it? If yes, you are not alone. According to a survey conducted by SAE International “out of 12,000 vehicles, a staggering 48% of drivers don’t use their turn signals when changing lanes, with another 25% refusing to use them when making a turn.” They also provide another staggering information related to using, or in this case not using the turn signal which says, “A turn signal is used about once per mile; that translates to a staggering 300 billion neglected turn signal events per year.”
This is why Sgt. Perrine from the Indiana State Police Public Information Office found an entertaining, yet useful way of teaching the wide public of the importance of the usage of this underestimated vehicle feature. If this feature wasn’t important, it wouldn’t be there in the first place.
Further, the statistics by SAE International say that the number of accidents caused because of not using the turn signal is twice the number of the accidents caused by distracted drivers. Isn’t it sad for so many tragedies to take place only because of something that is so easy and simple to use?
If you want to learn more about the safety of the turn signal, then this video is a must watch. This Sergeant’s funny approach is really one-of-a-kind.
This is Why You Should Never Just Throw Away a Boarding Pass
Traveling by plane is quick and convenient, and making a reservation has never been easier. All you need is Internet access. The airlines are doing their best to facilitate the boarding process and avoid the crowds by making the checking as simple and as fast as possible.
This is why they introduced the QR codes on the passengers’ paper and their e-tickets. This allows customers to have quick access to their scheduled flights and do changes with just a click of a button.
But, no matter how great this all sounds, people should also be aware of the hidden dangers, like becoming a potential victim of cyber criminals.
If you wonder how is that even possible, let us explain it to you. If you just throw your paper which has the QR code on it, it may lead criminals to valuable information about you, such as your name and surname, flight number and seat, and frequent flier info.
Now, if this doesn’t sound like a big deal, wait until you see how these information may be used against you. It turns out that having your QR code will allow the criminals to log-in as you on most of the airline websites and learn of your future flights. They can change or cancel your reservations and gain access to your credit card information. This really is something to be worried about.
Cyber criminals use different apps such as barcode scanners that help them learn everything about you. They simply scan your QR code and it reveals personal information of the paper owner.
These code scanning apps were created for the sake of the passengers, allowing them easy and quick info to their reservations, but hackers made most of them and use them for theft.
Never reveal your QR to anyone, and don’t just throw it away.
You never know who’s watching over your actions while at the airport as anyone can become a potential victim. Always keep your paper close to you or somewhere you know it’s safe.
This all isn’t just true for airplane ticket codes, but any other types of purchases that work on the same principles. Always be cautious as criminals are all around us.
If you want to learn more about this type of crime watch the video below.
Veteran dies of cancer just 5 hours after getting married to the love of his life
When the young soldier Tristan Laue joined the army, it was like a dream come true. He knew he wanted to be part of the military and keep his country and nation safe and was looking forward to a long and successful career. Sadly, things don’t always turn out as expected and our plans are often interrupted by unfortunate events that prevent us from living our life to the fullest.
In April 2018, Laue was medically discharged from the service. The reason was a devastating one. This young man who had a strong will to live and so many plans for his future was diagnosed with a rare form of a liver cancer.
But being brave and a fighter as he was, Laue never let this break his spirit. He knew he had so much to accomplish before the evil disease take its toll. He attended the University of Northern Iowa and was looking forward to good things in life, hoping he would be able to beat the cancer.
His girlfriend Tianna was the most supportive person ever. She never let Laue’s condition stand between their true love.
“Talking to my mom … she said, ‘Some people don’t get what you two had in the amount of time, like they’ll be together for years and still not have the same connection that you guys did,’” Tianna told KWWL.
Sadly, Tristan’s illness continued to advance relentlessly and that meant the couple’s forever was going to last very short.
No matter how much he tried and how hard he fought, Laue knew he was going to leave the world and was preparing for that last goodbye.
But before that happened, he had a dream that he really wanted to fulfill, and it was getting married to the love of his life. He proposed to Tianna, and she said yes.
Knowing how much it would mean for Laue, both his and Tianna’s family did their best and organized the ceremony in just 48 hours after he proposed.
The lovebirds exchanged their wedding vows in the backyard of Laue’s home and became Mr. and Mrs. Laue.
Unfortunately, only five hours later, young Tristan Laue died. He fought for nearly two years, but that stupid cancer won the battle.
“He’s the love of my life, and even like talking to my mom and everything, she said some people don’t get what you two had in the amount of time, like they’ll be together for years and still not have the same connection that you guys did”, Mrs. Laue said.
Laue was buried May 4 in Waverly, Iowa. His friends are doing an amazing thing for him. They set up a GoFoundMe page to raise money for a memorial in the brave soldier’s honor.
“All proceeds will be going directly to the memorial as well as any funds left over will be going to help his loved ones in any way they need!” the page says.
“Help us remember a great Chickasaw who brought laughter and kindness to us all!”
Mitch Laue, Tristan’s dad, said how Tianna was his son’s angel and now he can be hers. She really is a very special young woman who never left her loved one’s side.
This story is just a reminder that we should always tell people around us how much we love them and how much they mean to us.
10 Things That Will Change About You When You Lose Your Parents
Our parents are our greatest support. When they are an essential part of our life, we know we have someone to rely on whenever things get rough. They are there to help us overcome the obstacles and give us advice on how things should be done. Those who have their parents by their side while growing up and later in life are very lucky. Those who lost a parent know the grief and the sadness of losing a part of your heart and soul. When a parent dies, things change. We are no longer the person we used to be. These are some of the things that take a completely different turn once we experience such a tragic event.
1. You Become More Anxious
The loss may affect you in a very deep emotional level. Those people whose mother or father died are more likely to struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress. Even everyday commitments take a lot of extra effort to deal with.2. You Can’t Deal With People Complaining About Their Parents
When you know your parent is not around any longer and you will never have the chance to hug them or tell them how much you love them, it’s impossible to deal with people who are complaining about their mothers and fathers. They have no idea how lucky they are to even have them in their life.3. You Feel the Grief in Your Body
The sadness and the grief one feels after losing a parent not only affect their mental, but also physical well-being. So during the process of mourning, people should we well aware of this and take care of both their body and soul.4. You Learn to Live with Sadness
Someone who lost a parent will never stop missing that person who left the world, but as time passes by, they learn how to live with the loss and come to terms with the fact the person is no longer there. Eventually, they continue living their life, as that’s all they can do. In cases people are severely affected with the loss and the grieving lasts for too long, they should ask for medical assistance.5. Holidays Have Changed
Holidays are that time of the year that we spend with our family and friends. That’s time of love, enjoyment, and happiness. So when one person is no longer there, we will forever miss their place during those family gatherings. However, over time, we create new meaningful ways of celebrating the occasions without them.6. You Learn to Accept Their Flaws
No matter the relationship you and your parents had, once they are gone, you will miss them dearly. In cases there were some things that you didn’t like about them, their death will make you accept all their flaws and mistakes.7. Your Emotions Become Complicated
It is very natural for a person whose parent, or parents died to be overflown with negative feelings and emotions. But remember, that’s normal and it’s an inevitable part of the grieving process.8. Your Relationship with Your Siblings Changes
Relying on your siblings might be one of the ways of coping with the pain easily. However, whereas in some families brothers and sisters become closer as the grief unites them, there are also those families where the siblings split apart because the parents were the ones keeping them together.9. You Catch Yourself Trying to Call Them
You know they are gone, but your heart and mind can’t easily accept the fact you’ll never see them again, so you catch yourself writing them a message, or calling them on their phone.10. You Learn How Strong Love Is
You realize that when a person is gone, the love for them is still there and never fades away. You learn that the love you got from your parents, and the one you gave them back is all that matters. This helps the healing process. If you need any support, see the following resources resources: Grief.com (USA) www.grief.com My Grief Angels (USA, Canada) www.mygriefangels.com If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health crisis, please reach out to a crisis line in your area. Here are some helpful numbers: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 1-800-273-8255 Depression Hotline (USA): 1-866-208-4949 Crisis Text Line (USA): 741741 For life-threatening crises, call 9-1-1.Tom Mabe lures the thieves right into his trap – now more than 15 million people have watched the clip
Basic manners such as not stealing other people’s belongings should be taught from very early age. However, judging from the clip below, many failed in doing so. Luckily, Tom Mabe is there to teach these ill-mannered individuals a lesson they will never forget, and that’s not to put their sticky fingers on what’s not theirs.
Tom is a well know YouTube personality as his clips make millions of people laugh. He really is a master of catching wrongdoers in the middle of committing their minor or sometimes big crimes.
This particular video has been seen by more than 15 million people, and no matter it was taken back in 2016, I feel like I could be watching it over and over again.
Tom really wanted to see how many people would try and actually steal his phone while they believe no one is watching. And boy, it seems there are more thieves around us than we can even imagine.
Tom is shown either sleeping or looking away while his phone is out of his reach. When passersby notice this, they figure our stealing Tom’s phone would be a piece of cake. But, of course, there is a catch. Well, more or less like there always is. The phone has a remote controlled stun gun installed inside.
You are already guessing, the video is hilarious.
Once the thieves grab the phone, Tom presses the remote and they get tazed. Ouch, that has to hurt a lot. But at the end of the day, people who steal don’t really deserve anything less than being punished for their actions.
People say how the best part of the clip has to do with that couple at the park. The man put it in his pocket and then denied taking it, but that’s when Tom said, “that’s fine, I have a locator.” The man really got what he deserved for lying into Tom’s face.
I am sure none of them will ever try stealing again.
Take a look at the video below. This is definitely a must watch.
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Waitress sees a crying mom at Cracker Barrel, leaves note on her to-go bag
Despite all the commitments around the house, parents, especially moms should also make sure their kids spend quality time which includes learning new things, exploring, having fun, and being well fed.
After such busy days full of running errands, a family decided to visit Cracker Barrel and have a nice dinner. But as we already know, being out with kids doesn’t always turn out as expected.
Now the story of their trip to the restaurant has gone viral and people are praising the waitress who served them for her compassion and kindness.
Jamie Mathew Heustess’s son Ian has autism and as she says, things are hard sometimes, especially when they are out. Jamie often shares with her friends how she manages to cope with Ian’s behavior when he experiences a meltdown in public.
This time, they really had a busy day as Ian had a karate lesson and they had taken a trip to Walmart.
Along with a photo she posted, Jamie wrote:
We had gotten drinks at Cracker Barrel, but not ordered yet. The reason for his meltdown? A Finding Dory toy that has mystery figurines…..Dad bought him 2. Neither had Nemo. Cue meltdown… he does not understand it is the luck of the draw. His cries escalate….making it impossible to think straight. So…..i am sitting waiting on a to go order while Daddy takes him home…….Autism is not easy…..some days it totally sucks…. 😭😭
Chris, Jamie’s husband took Ian out and they were about to head home when the waitress came to them to see whether they wanted to order anything. According to Jamie, “it was probably her 5th of 6th time stopping by the table.”
That’s when Jamie started crying and told the waitress whose name was Kailyn how her day was a rough one and how most of her days are more or less tiring.
Kailyn seemed to know exactly what to do in order to cheer this mother. Jamie said:
“About 15 minutes later, out comes my server with my bag of dinner. She smiled and told me that my dinner had been taken care of, no need for payment.
I started crying all over again.
I asked if she was sure and she reassured me it was taken care of, not to worry.
I cried walking out, sure the other customers and employees thought I was crazy.”
This kind waitress went an extra mile and wrote something really beautiful on a note that she attached on the paper bag. The inspiring and encouraging note said:
“Your child is amazing. Mommy, be strong. Keep your head up. You are doing a great job. Have a great night. Your server, Kailyn.”
Kailyn’s manager learned of her touching gesture and how she planned on paying for the family’s dinner with her own money, so he stepped in and took care of the bill himself.
“She left me the words I needed to hear, that I think EVERY MOM needs to hear. Their caring and thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed…
My note from Kailyn is now hanging on my fridge, for those moments I need to be reminded of the kindness of strangers.”
This lovely story is just a reminder that many times, all it takes for someone’s day to get brighter are words of encouragement and support.
Please share this story with your friends and family
Peace and Love
Bored Daddy
Jimmy Kimmel Asks People Whether Homo Sapiens Should Be Saved, And The Answers Show Human Level Of Stupidity
A recent and pretty much shocking report published by the United Nations states how the number of plants and animals in danger of extinction is more than one million.
The reason? Human’s activity and lack of interest for saving the planet. The extinctions are taking place at an “unprecedented” rate and they are likely to affect and threaten humanity itself. But do we really care?
One of our favorite hosts, Jimmy Kimmel, gives us the answer to this in the most hilarious, yet saddest and most concerning way possible. Speaking of the UN report, he took to the streets of LA and asked people whether homo sapiens, aka humans, should be saved from extinction. What people had to say is cringeworthy to watch.
This video is basically all you need to know about America’s educational system. One would have expected for grown-ups to know better. However, all these answers Kimmy got as a response are so devastating that we would assume we are a nation of under-educated people whose basic knowledge on math, history, and science is on the level of an average 12-year-old.
People are saying how Jimmy’s crew probably interviewed a large number of people and than just made a video of these selected few. But if that’s not the case, I guess we really are doomed as homo sapiens.
The thing is that none of the people who spoke in front of the camera had any idea of what homo sapiens might be. But they still decided to answer the question and seemed confident in what they had to say. I don’t think saying “I don’t know” is that embarrassing like speaking on a subject you don’t know anything about. One person was honest enough to say, “I don’t know what a homo sapien is. If they’re going extinct, that’s very sad. But at the end of the day, I don’t care.”
Another person said how she’s seen a homo sapien once while at the zoo. She even went further explaining how he was “pretty big, gorilla looking” and was apparently “picking his whatchadilly.” Well, let’s say she was likely describing a human here.
Below are just some of the comments on the video.
Do you believe this really speaks of the human level of stupidity?
