Electrician fixes couple’s broken heat for free

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Monica Pop
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During cold winter days, the only thing we really want to do is stay in and enjoy the warmth and the coziness of our place. This is what the Lemonds planned on doing on a bitter day, but their plans were ruined because of a huge problem with their heating. 

It turned out that it stopped working because of a fire hazard. The wires of the house were the original ones, and since the place was built years ago, the whole installation needed to be changed.

Both Stacey and Josh were aware what needed to be done, but they didn’t have the finances because they were both unemployed at the time. 

This religious couple found salvation in the prayer. They knew if they devote themselves to God and pray together with the rest of the members of their church, a solution would somehow come along the way.  

They shared their problem with the church marriage group and eventually, God sent an angel disguised in a human who did an amazing thing for this couple. 

Joshua Matthews is a member of the Lemonds’ church. Although they didn’t know him personally they used to help him by bringing warm meals for him and his wife who was sick back then. When they prepared those delicious dishes for his family, they never assumed their kindness will go a long way. 

Joshua was an apprentice with Dane Electric and was more than happy to step in. He simply couldn’t allow the spouses spend their days in the cold house. It took him a couple of days to finish everything, because it did require a lot of effort to be put in the change of the installation and the heating. But Joshua never complained. On the contrary, he was glad he was there for someone in need. 

After everything was in perfect order once again, Joshua and his company told the Lemonds how it was all for free. They didn’t need to pay even a penny. Needless to say, the family was beyond grateful for the kindness and generosity they were offered. 

A couple of days later, Joshua and his crew returned to Josh and Stacy’s place for what they believed was a routine inspection. But it turned out they were part of something huge. 

Joshua who served the country as a soldier in Afghanistan now served his friends and showed once again how amazing of a person he is. He deserves all the gratitude in this world.

Take a look at the surprise he is about to get. 

Famous Swing Dancers Took The Stage and Gave the Audience Honky-Tonk Dance That Left Them Mesmerized

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Monica Pop
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Swing Dancing has to be one of the most entertaining dance styles including some crazy routines that make everyone get on their feet and move their hips in the rhythm. 

The term Honky Tonk on the other hand was used to describe loud and rowdy bars that served alcohol to hillbillies and the working class. These places often played country music that is now know by the same name as the bars. Over time, this didn’t really change much, as today the word still stands for “ a country western bar that offers live music.”

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These two styles are a true American thing and many people enjoy the moves, but no one does it the way Katie and Jason did. 

Their out-of-this-world talent captured the hearts and the eyes of millions of people who enjoyed watching the two perform. 

Both Kate and Jason showed interest in dancing from a very early age. In her biography, this natural dancer says:

“Along with education, I have an extreme passion for the arts; specifically dance. I have been dancing since I was 2-years-old and danced my way through college.”

Jason Colacino was a talented and respected professional who started his dance career in country line dancing when he was still just a teenager. He went on to master many other dancing styles and became the best in each of them. 

 

Known for their swing dance, this time they left the audience amazed by slightly adapting their dancing to something more challenging. The eye-popping moves they showed once they took the dance floor took the Internet by storm as this performance has been seen more than 5.5 million times. We are sure it’s that much smiles on the viewers’ faces.  

Once the melody of the Rolling Stones’ classic ‘Honky Tonk Woman’  filled the air, Jason asked Katie for a dance, and the rest is history.


 

The routine is smooth and elevated to a whole new level. This dancing couple’s moves are in perfect sync and blend just perfectly. 

The combination of East Coast Swing and the fun of classic Honky Tonk make the whole experience unforgettable. 

These two make the whole thing look like a piece of cake. They are that good at what they do. People are left wondering if they even step on the ground as it looks as they are floating above the dancing floor. 

 

Jason swings and dips his partner and lifts her above his head as the whole performance grows more and more energetic. 

The mesmerized crowd cheers and treats the performers with loud applause. 

 

It’s been long since we’ve last witnessed someone enjoying dancing this much. 

We can definitely watch this video over and over again. 

It will remain as a reminder of the enormous talent of Jason who passed away in 2009. But he left his legacy of numerous acts and performances that made people from all around the world fall in love with this dancing style. 

It’s very sad that someone so vibrant left this world at such young age. 

Take a look at the performance in the video below. We are certain you are going to love it. 

Animal trapped in snow gets saved by two railway workers

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Monica Pop
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When we think about it, the relation between humans and animals has always been a close one. We do depend of these creatures the way they depend on us. Being considerate towards their needs is something every person should live by. Learning how to understand their behavior may be crucial for the bond that is created between us. 

Above all, the way we treat animals speaks a lot about us as individuals, as well as human beings. One thing however, is for sure. If you do an animal a good deed they will be grateful forever, which isn’t really true for people who quickly forget who was there for them during rough times.

The story of the kindhearted railway workers from Austria is an example of how we should all treat animals, and that’s with ultimate respect. Because, at the end of the day, no matter how big or small, every life matters and is worth saving. 

It was early January and the country was all covered in heavy snow. The Austrian Federal Railways workers thought it would be just an ordinary day at the job, not realizing they will become heroes in the eyes of a poor creature in need of help. 

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The two brave men were on the train when they first spotted the animal staying by the side of the rails. They tried to warn it to get out of the way using the loud sound of the horn, but it refused to move even an inch. So, when the train drove by the confused goat, she ended up covered under the snow.

As she was struggling to save herself, the two men jumped off the train and rushed towards the animal. Using only shovels and their strength, they started digging the snow while they were braving the harsh weather conditions. 

It’s amazing how the workers didn’t even hesitate a bit before stepping in. To be honest, not many people in their position would do the same thing. 

Thankfully, after some time, they were able to rescue the goat that was obviously scared and trembling. Once she felt she was safe, she was relieved and rushed towards the nearby forest. 

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Every living creature deserves the type of kindness and compassion this goat got. 

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We are thankful to these men for saving a life. This is yet another reminder that not all heroes wear capes. 

You can see the amazing rescue in the video below. 

3-year-old comes screaming in pain: Now mom is spreading the word about the hidden dangers of the beach

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Monica Pop
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Spending quality time with your beloved family is one of the most important aspects of life. Sharing and caring for one another only makes the connection between the members stronger.

Now, when you think about it, nothing is really better than taking a trip together. Skiing in the winter and enjoying the beach during the hot days sounds like a perfect plan. That’s what one family did. They decided to have fun by the sea, but never did they think how this day that was supposed to be the reason for creating the best memories would turn into a nightmare.

As Katja Kafling and her children were at the beach, she suddenly heard her son screaming. When she turned to him she was in complete shock as he was covered in blood. 

What happened to this young boy was truly devastating and now his mother is spreading the word and wants to warn others of the dangers of the beach. 

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Jacob, who was only three years old at the time, was enjoying the sun outside Roskilde, Denmark when the incident happened. 

The poor boy had his tiny feet severely burned. It was so serious that his skin fell off. 

He was quickly rushed to the Emergency Room and doctors were looking at his feet unaware what could have caused such burns. 

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Jacob’s mother explained how the boy accidentally run into glowing pieces of coal and wood that were hidden under the sandy surface. Someone was having a campfire and decided to extinguish it by covering it with sand. 

However, this is the worst thing one can do because doing so has the opposite effect. Doctor Marianne Cinat at UCI’s Regional Burn Centre says how many people use sand to cool down or quench fires not knowing that “sand locks in heat, making smoldering coals even hotter.” 

As for little Jacob, he had to endure a long and painful process of recovery. However, his family is beyond grateful that doctors did everything in their power to save his feet knowing how the first thing they considered was amputation because of the extent of the burns. 

They performed multiple surgeries where they made a skin transplantation in order to repair his feet.  

Now, four years after the devastating accident, Jacob is a happy young boy. But, he will always have the scars that will remind him of what had happened that day. 

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This story has a happy ending and serves the purpose to remind others to be careful while at the beach. As well as to make people aware to properly extinguish the fire. And if you see someone covering it with sand please tell them this story and make them use water instead. 

Educating others of this hidden danger will result in avoiding serious injuries like that of Jacob. 

And as he was lucky enough to avoid losing his feet, others may not have that chance. 

Soldiers do a fun line dance during drills

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Monica Pop
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This isn’t just another dancing video involving some crazy moves, but a very special edition coming from those who make sure we sleep tight at night knowing we are safe and well served. Yes, this is a unique routine by the military men and women. 

As it appears, they are not only putting their lives on the line for the country and it’s citizens, but also make us laugh every now and then.

Thinking of these people and how hard had to be for them to be away from home for so long while deported, I realize the extent of their sacrifice.

They deserve all of our respect. So the next time you come across a military man or a woman make sure you thank them for everything they do. 

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Plus, military personnel undergoes difficult training that requires extra physical strength.  

This amazing video was created with the help of the drill sergeant who is probably well aware that military members are above all human beings who need to have some fun every now and then. In order to keep the soldiers’ spirit up, he appoints some tasks that have nothing to do with the professional training required. He does have some silly requests that the soldiers are more than willing to perform. 

I guess the most entertaining part of all is that the head sergeant gives the instructions using his serious tone of voice and holds onto his pretty rigid attitude. 

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As the military men and women start marching, it resembles a usual routine, and then all of a sudden we get to hear the sergeant’s instructions. 

Besides the standard call of “left, left” there is one that goes “freeze to left, freeze to right” and then do the Matrix style. It’s so great when all of them replicate Neo’s moves from the movie.

It’s obvious they are all having a great time. We guess this fun start of the day will keep them in the good mood until they call the day off. 

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If you are wondering why “Matrix,” that’s because this awesome video was published ten years ago, but it still puts a smile on my face whenever I stumble upon it. 

Many people loved this routine and agreed how everyone needs to relax from time to time. After all, soldiers have so much on their plate and these types of things make them relax as least for a while.

Of course, there were those who found this type of behavior unprofessional and inappropriate, but we have to say that we totally disagree with them. 

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Take a look at the video and tell us what you think. 

Stranger cares for crying baby while mother shops at Target

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Monica Pop
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Every parent does their best to teach their kids good behavior and how to act in public. But the harsh reality is that beside all that time you put in the long and tiring talks, your child will still do things their way, especially when they are still young and doesn’t take your words seriously. 

Moms and dads out there are trying to cope with their children throwing tantrums in places such as restaurants where others try to have their lunch at peace, or at the local store. 

In cases like this it’s very important for you not to forget how you are not alone, but millions of other parents are going through the same situation, and that certainly doesn’t make you a bad parent. 

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A mother of two, Rebecca Patterson has a story to share. And no, it’s not one of those when a poor mother is given the judgmental stares by the passersby who hate listening to children screaming, but one of those that restores our faith in doing good. 

As this mother was struggling to finish her shopping trip at Target, her toddler got bored and wanted out of the store. You already assume how kids tell you they want this shopping experience to come to an end, by crying and screaming as loudly as they can. This disturbed Rebecca’s baby who joined his brother in his shrieking.  

She tried every calming strategy she could think of, but to no avail. 

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Coping with two crying children isn’t an easy task, and this mother knew that best.

As she wanted to avoid any further inconveniences for the customers, she though it would be for the best if she just left the store as fast as she could. 

“I started putting things away on the shelf and was about to leave when she came over to help.”

Then out of the blue she heard a voice saying:

“Do you need some help?”

Rebecca got both flattered and confused by this generous offer. Could she just let a random stranger take care of her kids? On the other hand that help was really welcome at the time. She really didn’t know what to think. 

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The woman introduced herself as Tiffany Guillory and it was obvious she really wanted to step in for the struggling mother. 

Tiffany took the toddler in her arms and started rocking him, trying to calm him down while Rebecca tried to make the baby stop crying. Surprised by this unexpected offer, Rebecca snapped a picture of Tiffany and her child. 

She explained the whole thing saying:

“She walked with me while I got the essentials needed for the day and kept hold of my toddler while he calmed down.”

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It looks like it really takes a village to raise a child, don’t you think so? 

When things got back to normal Rebecca thanked the kind stranger for what she did and they went separate ways.

However, once she got home, Rebecca couldn’t stop thinking of the incident. She was beyond grateful for the help she received and didn’t want Tiffany to be left without the recognition she deserved for being a good human, so she posted the photo online. 

It wasn’t long after Tiffany recognized herself on the photo many people commented on and shared. 

Tiffany described the woman’s reaction to her offer:

“I said, ‘Do you need some help’ and (she) never said anything but her motion was like ‘Yes!’”

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Rebecca says how Tiffany is a real angel sent from God. 

Imagine how beautiful this world would be if we all have a bit of Tiffany’s kind soul in us. 

Teacher asks boy questions to see if he can skip grades. Answers are too much for principal

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Jessica Jones
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Young children are fun to be around mainly because they always speak their mind, and most of the time they do have a lot to say. Some are way smarter for their age and leave us speechless. Take little Jimmy for example. As his answers are worth skipping a few grades, that’s not really the case with the school’s principal. This is hilarious 🙂

A second grade teacher was having trouble with one of her students. One day, she asked Jimmy what his problem was. He replied,

“I’m too smart for the second grade, my sister is in the fourth grade, and I’m smarter than her too.”

The teacher took him to the principal’s office and explained the situation to the principal. The principal told her that he would give Jimmy a test. If he failed to answer one question, then he would have to go back to the second grade and be quiet. The teacher and Jimmy both agreed.

Principal: “What is 3 x 3?”

Jimmy: “9.”

Principal: “6 x 6?”

Jimmy: “36.”

And so it went on like this, the principal asked him every question a fourth grader should know. Finally, after about an hour, he told the teacher

“I see no reason why Jimmy can’t go to the fourth grade, he answered all of my questions right.”

The teacher asked if she could ask him some questions. The principal and Jimmy agree.

Teacher: “What does a cow have 4 of that I only have 2 of?”

Jimmy: “Legs”

Teacher: “What do you have in your pants that I don’t have?”

The principal gasps but before he can stop him from answering Jimmy says, “Pockets.”

Teacher: “What does a dog do that a man steps into?”

Jimmy: “Pants.”

Teacher: “What starts with F and ends with K and means a lot of excitement?”

Jimmy: “Firetruck.”

The principal breaths a big sigh of relief and says

“Put Jimmy in the fourth grade. I got the last 4 questions wrong myself.”

Understand what happens to babies when you keep them barefoot

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Monica Pop
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Every parent out there wants what is best for their child. So when the time comes for the bundles of joy to take their first steps, many moms and dads are willing to spend a bunch of money on the perfect shoes in order to facilitate for their little ones the process of walking. 

Choosing the right shoes might be exhausting, because they have to fit the little foot just perfectly and provide enough comfort. However, according to the most recent research the struggle of getting the most appropriate foot wear might be part of the past because the best shoes are no shoes at all. 

When a child learns how to walk, their sensory system is in the phase of fast development and walking barefoot helps improve their balance and coordination, as well as their spatial orientation skills. 

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Leaving the shoes out of the picture helps young children develop a stronger sense of touch and receive important sensory information from the soles of their feet touching the ground. 

Dr. Kacie Flegal, a vitalistic chiropractor says how walking barefoot is important for the vitality of the two sensory systems: the vestibular system and the proprioceptive system.

The former determines the person’s center of gravity, whereas the latter is the ability to understand the motion and also the positioning of the human body.

Another expert, Tracy Birne, a podiatrist specializing in podopaediatrics claims how wearing shoes while learning how to walk and at very early age can hamper a child’s walking and cerebral development. 

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While outside, children should probably have their shoes on, but the amount of time they spend with them on should be reduced to minimum. 

Once the toddler feels more confident in their walking skills, which of course takes some time to be achieved, they can progress to a firmer soled shoe, until then, children should be encouraged to walk barefoot. 

Feet have a lot of sensory cells that form powerful neurological connections. Using shoes constantly will block out useful tactile feedback that the body and brain can use for better development. Many researchers connect child’s intelligence with walking without shoes. While wearing them results in the sense of touch being dampened and the messages to the brain diminished.

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It’s an interesting fact that all this doesn’t only apply to young children, but adults as well. Walking barefoot can get you plenty of benefits among which stimulation of the sensory system and the development of brand new neural connections. 

If you have ever experienced issues related to your ability to maintain balance then the first thing you should do is get rid of your shoes and wear them only when you really have to. 

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