Dad and daughter Rascal Flatts sing-a-long is going viral because it’s just too darn cute for words

By
Maryane
-

Babies and music really go great together, so it doesn’t really come as a surprise that even the greatest singing dummies of moms and dads perform for their little ones. 

And now if you think that having a baby entertained revolves around songs like Baby Shark only, you might be completely wrong. It turns out that little kids and babies love other types of music too.

When this mom posted a video of her hubby and their daughter having fun along with Rascal Flatts and wrote the caption “He’s going to kill me for posting this” we just knew it will be something to remember. 

Now, although we all believe that our bundles of joy enjoy listening to high-pitched squeaky noises, we somehow underrate their taste for good music. 

According to a research conducted back in 2015 by the McGill University researchers, infants really love being exposed to “a repeating vowel sound that mimicked those made by an adult woman or those by a baby.” 

Well, this video that we’ve mentioned before proves this to be right. 

Namely, daddy Ryan and baby girl Mary were having the time of their life doing sweet karaoke that mom managed to put on tape. Oh boy, we are so glad she did it. 

The two chose just the song that put little Mary in the mood; Rascal Flatts’ “I’m Moving On.” 

But it’s not just the choice of song that made the girl go wild, but the way her dad sang it to her, looking her straight in the eyes. He showered her with affection and love and she could feel that. 

As a thank you, she tries to mimic his moves and makes him laugh. 

This duo is so amazingly fun that what they had to offer was seen more than 13 million times. 

It looks as Mary will start belting the lyrics any second, although she doesn’t know how to speak yet. 

We believe all the happiness and love between a father and his daughter are packed in this short video, don’t you think so?

Take a look at the amazing performance in the video below. 

Toddler with Down syndrome who beat cancer twice now hears sound for the first time

By
Maryane
-

Having a healthy baby is everything that parents-to-be dream of. But not everyone gets a chance like that in life.

When baby Grace Rosian was born, she was diagnosed with transient myeloproliferative disorder, which is a form of leukemia.

The poor baby that was welcomed into the world two months prematurely had to undergo her first treatment just 48 hours after she was born. 

But her parents knew their little bundle of joy, who also has Down Syndrome, is a fighter. They were there to give her all the love she needed in order to come out as a winner. 

And they were right. After two months of invasive treatments and a bunch of medicine, Grace was cancer free and able to finally leave the hospital and feel the warmth of her home. 

Her parents were overjoyed by the though of finally getting to hold their daughter. 

Sadly, the family’s joy only lasted for eight months as Grace was again diagnosed with leukemia, but this time, it was more serious than the first time. 

That meant the pain and the struggles they believed were buried in the past were there for them to face again. 

The form of cancer Grace had to fight against this time was acute myeloid leukemia, which is something children with Down Syndrome have a high risk of developing. 

Grace’s bone marrow was also affected. 

This second stay in the hospital lasted for eight long months. Looking their daughter going through so many chemotherapy treatments and operations broke Grace’s parents’ hearts into a million pieces, especially because there was nothing they could do to ease her pain. 

As the AML was located in the little girl’s spine, the chemotherapy was administered into her spinal fluid. 

Grace’s vibrant personality and her fighting spirit along with all the love and support she was getting from her parents and the doctors helped her kick the cancer’s butt for the second time. 

Now that she was healthy again, the doctors decided to help Grace with another problem she was facing, her hearing. 

Namely, this sweet little angel never got to hear her parents’ kind words of support because she was hearing impaired. 

The new aids she got opened the door to a completely new world for Grace, the world of sounds and music. 

The experience of hearing for the first time was a bit overwhelming for this cute girl, but she got used to it very soon and she now enjoys listening to people talking to her. 

Everyone at the hospital was overjoyed for little Grace. All the doctors and the rest of the staff were crossing their fingers for their favorite patient for so long and now that she could finally go home they all said that they would miss her dearly. 

The sweetest thing of all was that all of them were there to wish Grace good luck on her way home. 

We are so happy for this extraordinary girl. She’s the bravest little girl we’ve ever seen and we can’t be happier for her and her family.

Take a look at the whole story in the video below. 

Man feels something below the surface, notices a little foot and pulls drowning 4-year-old out of water

By
Maryane
-

What looked like an ordinary day at the lake turned into an experience 32-year-old plumber Angelo Mondragon will never forget. 

As he was swimming in the water, something touched his leg. And we all know that it’s not the most pleasant feeling. Believing it was fish or seaweed, Angelo turned around and that’s when he noticed the most shocking thing ever. It was a foot with tiny toes, and this quick-thinking man knew it was a drowning child he stumbled upon. 

“It felt like something you normally wouldn’t feel in the water,” Angelo told the Coloradoan.

“The baby’s toes surfaced. I saw the bottom of her feet surface and that right then at that moment that became my child. I was yelling, screaming, terrified. So I sounded very terrified but I felt an amazing calm.”

Thankfully, he was able to pull the lifeless looking body to the shore. Not knowing what to do next, Angelo kept screaming and asking for help. 

As luck would have it, 4-year-old Sitali Hernandez wasn’t meant to die on that faithful day. Two nurses found themselves on the beach and the moment they heard Angelo’s cries for help, they rushed towards him and the helpless girl and started performing CPR on her. 

Soon after, an ambulance arrived and little Sitali was transferred to the hospital. 

Angelo saved a life that day. His bravery made him a real hero. 

The girl’s mom said there were no words to describe how thankful they are to Angelo for saving their little girl. 

“You saved her. You saved my baby,” Sitali’s mom told Angelo when he came to visit her at the hospital the following day.

The story of Sitali’s accident was shared on the social media to raise awareness of the usage of vests for kids while swimming. 

Angelo even went a step further and is getting into contact with local businesses that are willing to contribute to the safety of the children by offering free life vests to those who can’t afford them. 

Sitali was lucky that someone like Angelo found himself in the right place at the right time to offer her a second chance for life. Now three days after the accident, Saiti is doing fine and can run and play again. 

“She’s really strong, she’s really strong,” said the mom. “Her lungs are good, her heartbeat is good. Everything is good.”

Share Angelo and Sitali’s story with your friends. 

Adopted baby with Down Syndrome smiles for her new mom

By
Maryane
-

For many parents, having a child with Down Syndrome is a blessing and they see that extra chromosome as an extra gift from God. Others, sadly, are not ready to give a bit of additional love to these children so they give them for adoption.

The thing is that babies with Down Syndrome are less likely to be adopted as many adoptive parents don’t really understand that people with the condition are not that different from the rest of us. On the contrary, they are a valuable part of the society. 

The non profit organization National Down Syndrome Adoption Network aims at finding babies and children with Down Syndrome a home. 

Just recently, they shared the most charming video ever. A baby girl with Down Syndrome was adopted and she gave her new mommy an incredibly cute smile. 

It looks as though she knows she had found her parents for life and now she wants to tell them how happy she is being around them. 

This cutie will definitely make your day, and hopefully, she will change the way some people see individuals with Down Syndrome. 

She’s adorable beyond words!

Well that clip certainly brought a big smile to my face! How about you?

Share this article and help us spread some happiness today.

Excited dad shares the moment his youngest daughter hears for the first time

By
Maryane
-

A couple of days ago, one dad from Australia shared with the world an incredible family moment that melted everyone’s heart.

Little Macy was born deaf and she never got to hear her parents’ voice, neither did she know how hers sounded like. But finally, that was about to change thanks to the advances in the field of technology and hearing aids. 

When the Aussie father, Tristan Storer, saw his girl being both puzzled and excited at the same time after she heard voices for the first time in her life, he couldn’t contain his happiness.  

The sweet little girl touches her ears in confusion and is left overwhelmed by the incredible experience. Little does she know her life is completely changed forever. 

She’ll get to hear music, songs, birds singing, and her family’s kind words of love and encouragement. 

The first song she got to listen to is Hot Potato by the fun group every child is crazy about, The Wiggles. 

Along with a video of the incredible moment, Tristan wrote: “Today our youngest daughter had the sound ‘switched on’ for the very first time. Can’t speak highly enough of the team at hearing Australia who have guided us through this journey over the last month. #oneprouddad#hearingaids”

Being surrounded by so much negativity every single day, this heartwarming video came as a refreshment and people couldn’t help by share their excitement and happiness for sweet Macy.

In just a couple of days, the video has been seen more than 2.6 million times. Well, that doesn’t really come as a surprise and once you see it you’ll definitely agree with us. Enjoy!

Pregnant woman undergoes chemo for aggressive stage 2 breast cancer and has successful delivery

By
Maryane
-

The pregnancy has to be the most beautiful and the most exciting period for every mother-to-be. It’s the time when you get ready to welcome that little bundle of joy that will change your life forever. 

Well, there are also things like morning sickness, hormone imbalance that can affect your mood, and even worries regarding the process of delivery and whether the baby will be born healthy, but that’s nothing compared to the joy of holding the baby in your arms. 

A 36-year-old mom-to-be named Jade Devis was over the moon when she learned she was expecting a baby. But her pregnancy wasn’t a careless one. 

When she was just in her second month of pregnancy, Jade learned she was having a very rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. She feared for her life, but not as much as she feared for the well-being of the soul she was carrying inside her. 

It all started when she first experienced pain in her breasts. However, everyone assured her it was pretty normal as her hormones were changing. 

But no matter how much people tried to calm her down, Jade wasn’t at ease as she somehow knew things weren’t right, so she insisted for a biopsy.

I wouldn’t be here today if I didn’t ask for that biopsy. Had I followed the doctor’s recommendations, I would be dead. It was such an aggressive tumor.

Her doctor and her radiologist told her she was overreacting even after she felt a lump on one of her breasts. But trusting her guts was the right thing to do as the results of the biopsy showed she had stage 2 breast cancer and that meant one thing, she had to undergo an urgent surgery.

Jade was scared for the baby’s life and doctors advised her to terminate the pregnancy as there was a high possibility that the fetus’ growth could be affected. 

I wasn’t going to let anybody tell me his fate. I was going to do everything I could to save the baby. I wasn’t going to let a disease take the baby from me.

Jade never considered abortion as an option. She had her surgery and underwent 3 cycles of chemo before she welcomed her healthy baby boy into the world. 

This mom believed she owned that child a fighting chance, and he grabbed it with both hands and turned out a winner. 

The only way out was to do the one thing that I thought I wasn’t supposed to do, which is put my baby in harm’s way.

Bradley, the tiny fighter, has been developing perfectly. The chemo didn’t have any negative effects on him. 

He’s one happy and brave little baby who got his fierce fighting spirit from his determined mommy. 

Jade is over the moon having her son in her life. 

After finishing the chemo therapies, she’s now cancer free and her story serves as an inspiration as it teaches us that we should never give up. 

West Point pays tribute to first female 4-star-general in the history of the U.S Army

By
Maryane
-

Over the years, the role of women in the society changed a great deal. They are now taking jobs that were once considered men’s only and are showing the world that they can cope with any obstacle that comes along their way.

Retired Army Gen. Ann Dunwoody is one of them. Not only she showed incredible courage throughout the years of serving the country and its people, but she also achieved a four-star officer rank in November 14, 2008 which made her the first ever woman in the history to get it. 

She’s now a role model many young girls and women look up to. Army Gen. Dunwoody showed the whole country there is nothing that can’t be reached as only the sky is the limit. 

On October 10, 2019, she was given the Thayer award as a tribute to her success and achievement in the military. She was presented with the award by West Point’s Association of Graduates. At the ceremony, many well-known individuals among which Bob Hope, Tom Brokaw, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Robert Mueller were present. Gen. Dunwoody was just the person to be given this highly valuable award that stands for “Duty, Honor, Country.”

When Gen. Dunwoody retired, she had four stars on her shoulders which makes her the first woman in history to have achieved this rank. During her 38 years of service she has done so much for America, and we are always thankful for that. 

“I grew up in the Army and came from a family who, since 1862, has defended our nation,” she said, speaking to Military Logistic Forum. “My great grandfather, my grandfather, my father, my brother, my sister, my niece, and my husband are all veterans of this country’s wars. My father is a veteran of three wars and is one of the 25 million veterans living today who served the nation with such incredible courage.”

An interesting moment of this incredible woman’s story is that she never planned nor believed that she would spend her whole life as part of the military. 

“While I joined the Army right out of college, I planned to only stay in the Army to complete my two-year commitment, but it wasn’t too long before I realized that there are no other shoes [boots] I would rather fill than the ones I am wearing right now. As a soldier, you can continually serve. It is a calling to be a soldier and there is a great sense of pride and camaraderie in serving the greatest Army in the world.”

Somehow, Gen. Dunwoody’s achievement isn’t all about her, but about all the females out there.

Speaking to Army Times, she shares what it feels like to be so successful in a field that was for so many years dominated by men. 

“In the military, I had advocates, then there were detractors. They just don’t like you, maybe they think it’s a man’s Army and women don’t belong here. The key is how you deal with people. You don’t stoop to name-calling. You be professional, demonstrate you’re capable and sometimes you convert people. In the military, people want the best leader on the team. They want the best, and we have a profession that’s looking for and rewards that kind of behavior.”

Gen. Dunwoody you are such an inspiration. Thank you for your service!

Marine veteran walks 810 miles in 42 days to raise awareness about veteran suicide

By
Maryane
-

Service men and women sacrifice a lot for the country. So every night when we get into the comfort of our bed, we shouldn’t forget that many of our people who serve in the military don’t get that opportunity all for the sake of our safety and well-being.

The life of deployment has deep effects on many of the veterans. It’s not uncommon for them to suffer from Post Traumatic Disorder and have difficulties adapting to their life back home. As a result, in 2017, more than 6,000 veterans took their own life. 

The Department of Veteran Affairs announced this devastating data and put it more simple, saying that this number counts for 16.8 veteran suicides per day. 

An Afghanistan veteran and former corporal Travis Snyder was aware of these numbers, but was still shocked and angry when he learned of the suicide of one of his friends whom he served along with. 

“Before that I read about it and had awareness but I didn’t fully understand the magnitude that this epidemic has on people.” Snyder said.

Snyder knew something had to be done. He couldn’t do a lot all by himself but he was aware that every journey starts with a single step.

Raising awareness of the veteran suicides became Snyder’s personal goal and mission in life.

He undertook an adventure; to hike 810 miles around Lake Michigan for 42 days. Before he started, he created a Facebook page where he planned to document his journey. He didn’t really expect for many people to learn of what he was doing, but soon after, his story spread around and was featured on FOX News, CNN, ABC and other news outlets. 

In order to fund his journey, Snyder sold his jeep and other of his belongings. 

Snyder walked around 20 miles every day of his journey. He was stunned of how many people were interested to learn where he was and how he was doing. His initial plan was to sleep outside and camp, but kind strangers offered him their place every step of his way. 

“Every single day people were reaching out to support the cause whether it was a roof or a meal… I did not sleep outside once.” he said about the trip.

The journey ended and Snyder’s goal was achieved. He wanted more people to become aware of the devastatingly huge numbers of veteran suicides. His Facebook posts were seen by thousands of people who offered their kind words and support. 

“I’m still getting messages and phone calls from people who just want to talk and share their story,” Snyder said, “Just when I think I understand the magnitude, I learn more.”

He says that his Facebook page will be active and invites people who lost a loved one of suicide to share their story and provide support for veterans who find it hard to hope with their life back home. 

“I feel humbled and honored to share the burden of those who are still healing from losing a loved one or feeling the pain of someone going through challenges that they’ve been facing.”

1...759760761...922Page 760 of 922