Miracle: Baby survives despite knot in his umbilical cord

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Monica Pop
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With the news about becoming parents comes a bunch of responsibilities even before the baby is born. The future mom and dad make sure they have everything ready for when the bundle of joy is welcomed into the world.

However, those nine months spent in expectation are at the same time the most exciting and the most nerve wracking period in the life of the parents-to-be. They can’t help but wonder whether everything is going to be fine with the baby while in the womb.

The thing is that whatever happens in the mom’s body during this period can affect the growth of the baby, so following doctor’s orders of what to eat, whether to exercise or not, and similar things, is of crucial importance in delivering a healthy baby.

However, we can never be 100% certain of what is going on with the baby until we have it in our hands, because if there is certain interruption in the fetus’ development, it can result in various problems or health issues.

Do we have the power to change this? Unfortunately, not always. So the only thing we should do during the pregnancy is mind our habits by keeping them healthy.

Sometimes, however, things can get a wrong turn. Unfortunately there are babies out there that are born with certain defects and diseases that can be a result of genetics or other factors such as a tied umbilical cord.

The umbilical cord is what connects the mother and the fetus. This cord helps the delivery of nutrients to the child. Many times doctors witness how the cord is wrapped around the baby’s neck, which is one of the reasons for a C-section deliveries. However, in the case of one newborn, the cord was tied in a knot and it left the doctors shocked.

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Right after the delivery took place and the doctors congratulated the parents on their child, they noticed the unusual umbilical cord.

They said how it was a real miracle for the baby to be born perfectly healthy knowing there was a knot that could easily prevent for it to be properly fed while in the womb.

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“Hurry up dad, take a picture your baby is a miracle,” the doctor said to the dad.

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We are glad this family’s story got a happy ending and we wish this little angel has the perfect life ahead of him.

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97-year-old veteran eats at Arby’s at the same time every day, the staff decide to give him something extra with his meal

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Monica Pop
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The way we treat veterans and seniors speaks a lot about us as a society. They have done a lot for the community and the country in general during their life and service and being kind to them is the least we can do to make them feel important and cared for.

The staff at the Arby’s know how to make their guests feel like home by being polite and making sure everyone is served in a timely manner. However, they all confess they have a favorite visitor. The 97-year-old Doug is a World War II veteran who lives all by himself and spending time at Arby’s is the only social activity he has.

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When they see him coming, the employees make sure they open the door for him and then escort him to his table. And in case he can’t make it to the place, they deliver his lunch to his retirement facility.

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One day, the employees decided on surprising their most loyal customer with a $200 worth of Arby’s gift card. A man named Daniel Moloney was visiting Arby’s the moment the staff handed the gift to the veteran and was stunned by their act of kindness. He understood how they do it simply because they all love old Doug.

The veteran was shocked by the surprise as well and couldn’t thank all the employees and manager Christina Gamage enough. They definitely made his day and reminded him how special he was to each and every one of them.

“We love that you come in and see us … We really enjoy you here and we always want you to come back.”

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Doug just said, “You got to be kidding me?” and started chuckling.

“Thank you. I never know if I’ll be here the next day, but thank you so much for this.”

Christina said everyone at the restaurant looks forward to Doug visiting them. They go out of their way to make him feel right at home.

“He’s gone through a lot being a veteran, coming in, being in a retirement home, but he doesn’t have family.”

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Daniel, the guest who was caught there during this heartwarming scene snapped a photo of himself and Doug and shared the whole thing on Facebook, saying:

“This is one of those moments that make you happy to be alive. There are so many good people in the world. These employees selflessly put in their own money, so a elderly (sic) man could come in and enjoy dinner on what he never knew could be his last.”

Manager Christina Gamage told Fox 10 that Doug’s lovely reaction to the surprise made them go one step further and offer him free meal for life. The story now went viral and caught the attention of other generous people among which a local optometrist who offered the veteran free eye care.

This story is a perfect example of how we should care for the elderly. Because as they get old they are many times left all by themselves and a simple act of kindness can make the rest of their days more enjoyable.

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Kurt Russell And Goldie Hawn’s Baby News Has Fans Gushing

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Monica Pop
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Becoming a grandparent is the best thing in life. Imagine holding your baby’s baby in your hands. It makes you wonder how time flies but at the same time brings in your life the most precious gift and the sweetest “responsibility” of babysitting the bundle of joy.

Hollywood golden couple, Kurt Russel and Goldie Hawn have another baby to be excited about. Looking at the tiny-tiny toes and the sweet little face of baby Rani Rose makes this grandparents jump for joy.

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The photo of them smiling wildly over Kate Hudson’s daughter melted the hearts of millions of people who got to see this picture perfect family bonding. They are casually sitting on a bed, mesmerized by their adorable granddaughter. Kate’s followers are commenting how this is the sweetest thing ever and shows the excitement and fulfillment of becoming grandparents.

Always charming Kate, added a cheeky caption along the snap teasing her parents for their latest roles of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus in Netflix’s “The Christmas Chronicles.

 “Grandma and Grandpa duty.or should I say Mr. and Mrs. Claus #IKnewIt.”

Although it’s not for the first time for Kurt and Goldie to become grandparents, the excitement is the same with every baby that becomes a part of their big family. As for this cute rosebud, it’s not surprising she has the word Rose in her name, she’s that adorable.

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It’s not a secret that most Hollywood couples only last for a couple of years, sometimes months, which makes Kurt and Goldie’s relationship of 34 years one of the rarest that lasted for so long. And what’s the secret behind this might be their love and mutual respect for each other, as well as the fact that they never tied the knot. Kate is their only child together, but they have three more children from previous marriages.

Rani Rose is their sixth grandchild, and she is the daughter of musician Danny Fujikawa and Kate’s first daughter. She has two boys, 14-year-old Ryder and 7-year-old Brigham, from previous marriages herself.

Kate will finally get to decorate a room all pink and dress her baby girl in cute lovely dresses. Below, beautiful Rani Rose is pictured wearing a sweet turban, laying on a pink blanket.

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The gorgeous baby was named Rani after her father’s late father Ron Fujikawa. Danny wanted this, and Kate loved the idea, thinking it’s a nice tribute for the man that meant so much to her husband.

Luckily, Rani Rose’s other grandfather, Kurt, is there to spoil her rotten and buy her piles of toys and dolls.

As for the other grandchildren, they love their grandparents so much that they call them Gogo and Gogi. Is there anything else Kurt and Goldie could ask for.

Woman Surprised By Mom’s House Picture On Google Maps

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Monica Pop
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Parents are those people who make sure we never get off the right track. They are our support, and as long as they are part of our life, we know we have someone to rely on whenever we feel the need.

That is why the loss of a parents is one of the most devastating things one can experience. When they are gone, we feel empty for a very long time, and coping with the grief is not easy.

However, we will always have the memories that will remind us of the beautiful moments we got to share with our loving moms and dads.

A woman from Florida who lost her mom has an unusual story to share.

Denise Underhill grew up in the small town of Tamworth in Staffordshire, England. However, after her beloved mother passed, she felt she had to change something in her life so she moved to the sunny state of Florida.

But being away from her home town didn’t stop her from thinking about that old house on Chaytor Road where she spent the best years of her life, together with her family that she dearly missed.

Recently, Denise felt really nostalgic for the good old days, so she grabbed her computer to look up for her mom’s house on Google Earth. But what she never though was that she will get a pleasant surprise that will deeply touch her heart.

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The house didn’t belong to the family any longer, so Denise knew it may not look the same as she remembers it, but then the photo of the place popped up on the screen it left Denise completely stunned.

“I got the BIGGEST surprise EVER! I just couldn’t believe it. At the foot of the driveway was my mother. She was watering the garden, just as she always did. I was absolutely astounded – it made my day.”

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The photo was taken while Denise’s mother was still alive and they failed to update it ever since. The old lady could be seen working around her garden, as she would do while she was still there. And while some find this surprise spooky, it was the sweetest thing ever for Denise.

“You never know what photos are being taken but they really do last a lifetime … I think someone wanted me to see this.”

As life goes on and we sometimes lose the ones we love the most along the way, we are glad we have the pictures and the memories we carry in our hearts to remind us of their presence and what they meant to us.

Baseball Player Spends 1st Paycheck — On His Parents For Christmas

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Sylvia
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How fillal is he?

One day back in 2017, 21-year-old Pavin Smith was listening to his mother Pam talking about how many years she and his father Tim had left to pay off their house. It was a burden and a monthly obstacle to overcome, and it was clear that the money worries were a constant source of stress for his parents. It was then Pavin realized how he wanted to surprise his parents for Christmas. Pavin decided to use some of his $5 million baseball signing bonus to pay off his parents’ mortgage entirely, as well as a good portion of their home equity loan. He had wanted the gesture to come as a surprise to his parents, but people who know him were not surprised by his generosity. To many, Pavin was always selfless.

Pavin eventually progressed to a travel ball team after playing T-ball since a young age. When Pavin turned 12, Tim decided that he wanted to see him play more often if possible. Both of his parents invested their time and money in Pavin’s baseball ability, but they never expected him to play professionally. Pavin became part of the high school varsity team as a freshman – a year later, he was recruited by the team for Virginia. After entering the world of professional baseball, Pavin thought of his parents. He recalled the long car rides, effort and the money they spent on his training sessions. With his newfound wealth, he wanted to do something special for them. Pavin rolled up a sheet of paper like a scroll and buried it deep in the family’s Christmas tree, his parents found it – and the rest was history.

Watch the surprise happen again in the video below!

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There are “Elf” Doors in the Capitol Hill Building

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Jessica Jones
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If you want to learn more about the American history and spend a fun day outside then visiting the Capitol Hill in Washington DC would be just the right thing to do.

Among all those museums, libraries and other amusing things you can stumble upon, the most unusual of all are the tiny doors placed throughout the entire place. Each of these doors has a distinctive color and they are so small that no person can walk through them. So when Rebecca Rainey, a reporter for Independent Journal Review posted a picture of them on the social media it made people wonder what these doors’ purpose might be. Many even joked how they are specially designed for tiny elves to be able to run from one room to another.

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One follower wrote:

“True story: they had these doors installed for the Keebler Elf. Now that he’s not in the Senate anymore, who knows what they’ll be used for.”

No matter how great the story about the elves sounds, they actually have another purpose. Rebecca felt as though she needed to learn the story behind them and share it with all those people whose curiosity she had awoken.

As it turns out, the miniature doors were installed after a fire ripped through the Capitol building back on Christmas Eve in 1851.

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Back in 1851, the building was the home of the Library of Congress and with that a place where the most important historic collections and documents were kept. These included Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection of written work.

On Christmas Eve day of 1951, the place caught on fire and the library suffered the most, mainly because there wasn’t access to water in that part of the building. John Jones, the security guard who first took notice of the fire rushed downstairs to get some water, but by the time he got back the fire swallowed the library.

Brave firefighters from seven fire stations managed to put out the flames, but the consequences were devastating. Two-thirds of Jefferson collection was gone along with other priceless materials.

The main reason for this extent of damage was the fact that John Jones didn’t have an easy access to water.

Taking note of Jones’ report, the Army Corps of Engineers built the tiny doors to conceal the newly installed water faucets that were accessible throughout the entire Capitol Building.

They are also used for the janitors to fill the buckets with water.

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This teacher does more for her students than just teach

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Monica Pop
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Teachers are a perfect proof that not all heroes wear capes, some are armed with a bunch of crayons and a bag full of papers to grade, as well as innumerable tiny and sparkly notes and cards that remind them how good they are at what they do.

Constantly torn between lots of commitments such as preparing lesson plans that are supposed to fit each student’s needs, check lists, reminding tiny humans not to eat their pencils, only 5 minutes break to finish their lunch, and a lot more, they don’t have it easy.

However, the fact they are perfect in the eyes of so many kids who grew into nice humans only because of their teacher’s positive influence is worth all the struggle.

Sonya Romera teaches in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her goal is not only to make sure her students learn new things, but she cares whether they have clothes and food for the day.

This inspirational teacher’s story got to the one person who truly appreciates everyday heroes who do so much for the society, Ellen DeGeneris. Sonya was part of Ellen’s show not assuming it will be all about her.

When the moment of truth comes, Ellen invites a shocked Sonya to come on stage with her, which she does with her mouth hanging open. She goes on to tell Ellen about the incredible things she’s done for her students.

Besides making sure that the children are fed and washed up before class started (using her own money to buy breakfast and toiletries for all the students), Sonya has gone as far as to take in needy students. She has taken in two foster children who were former students and has been caring for them as her own for the last six months.

That’s when Ellen showed her a video that her crew made of her students and co-workers thanking her. Needless to say, Sonya, her son, and Ellen herself were absolutely in tears by the end of the video – and so were we!

But, of course, that was not the end.

Ellen proceeded to give Sonya not one but two incredible gifts. And if the video didn’t have us crying, this act of charity certainly did! You have to watch it for yourself to see all of the emotional moments.

It couldn’t be more clear the impact that this teacher has made on everyone she comes across. She is truly one of those magical people that changes every person she meets for the better and we hope people are inspired to follow in her inspirational footsteps.

What do you think of Ms. Sonya and her heart of gold? Were you touched by her story or Ellen’s incredible gift? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Girl Asks Santa to Heal Cousin with Leukemia. Santa Leaves Burly Dad Crying

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Monica Pop
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As everyone is eagerly waiting for Christmas to arrive, the young kids are the ones who are most excited of all. They love this period because they get to meet the big old man they all love so much who is there to grant all their wishes and bring them piles of toys.

But for one little girl, Christmas and Santa mean asking for another type of gift.

Steve shared the emotional encounter between Santa and his little girl and people’s hearts are melting.

Little Tylor asked the man from Bass Pro Shop who was under the mask of Santa to help her cousin Ashley heal and be healthy again.

“This is my daughter Taylor who surprised us by telling Santa that all she wanted for Christmas was for Ashley Freihoff (her cousin) to be healed of leukemia,” Steve wrote in his post.

“Wow what a tear jerker to hear your daughter break down to the one she believes can do anything.”

It wasn’t his daughter’s request that brought this burly man to tears, though. Santa’s response was too much to handle.

“Santa then did something that was more amazing than what my daughter did,” Steve’s post continued.

“He has a hundred kids in line and I’m sure he has had kids all day begging for the toys they want him to bring.”

“ This man stops all the commotion and tells her he even as Santa does not have the power to heal but knows someone who can.

Then Santa bowed his head and prayed with my daughter for her cousin,” Steve wrote.

This can make even the toughest of guys shed a tear.

“I am a big tough guy but there I stood in my favorite store bass pro shops crying like a baby,” he added.

“Thank you Santa for showing my family and everyone there what Christmas is really about.”

Steve added:

“Please feel free to share this as I hope this amazing man sees this post and knows how much he touched my family tonight.”

This dad’s post has been shared more than 120,000 times on Facebook and once Love What Matters shared it on their page, even more people have seen it and shared it with their family and friends.

Christmas is indeed the most wonderful day of the year, but for families who are facing difficult situations, such as an illness of a family member, it can be even tougher to go through the holidays that are all about laughing and making memories for a lifetime.

We hope this family’s prayers are answered.

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