How Divorced Mom Surprised Kids at the Airport

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Monica Pop
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When two people decide to tie the knot, they believe it’s forever. But sometimes being with someone through better or worse is harder than it seems, and many couples nowadays see the divorce as the only logical solution to the obstacles they are facing as married partners. Instead of trying to smooth things out, the union ends with hard words said to one another, long and tiring custody battles, and children who are confused and wonder what is happening.

However, even if this is the case, people who have children together should try their best to make their offspring feel loved. Co-parenting is not easy, because once you split with the person you were once together with, it’s common to judge their parenting abilities. Joint custody arrangements can be exhausting and fraught with stress, but sometimes, that’s the only way to assure your kids retain close relationship with both parents.

We do believe that there are tips that can lead to great co-parenting, such as setting the anger aside, and not putting the kids in the middle giving them the choice to choose between their mom and dad. But at the end of the day, being a co-parent is easier said than done and we do believe every person has different opinion on the matter.

The below story is one example of how the kids’ needs should be on the top of the list of priorities of divorced parents.

Laura Lee and her two kids, Darcie 11, and Callum 9, were about to have the time of their life taking a Mediterranean trip. But to their surprise, there was a familiar face at the airport, waiting at the same terminal. The kids were left puzzled, what was their dad doing there? Was there any chance that he was coming too? Yes, Dean Bone was going to Cyprus with his ex-wife and their kids.

Being separated didn’t mean they couldn’t put their misunderstandings on the side and take vacation together, all for the well-being of their little joys.

This story is a very special one, and has been shared by many people who believe that many other parents who share custody of their kids should do the same. It’s obvious that both Dee and Bone have made a concentrated effort to keep things copacetic.

In an interview with Newsflare, mom, Laura Dee, gave a statement many parents in her situation can relate to. “As parents seeing our children upset is hard, all we want is to make our children happy. Co-parenting is hard for many people but we are proud of what we have achieved with bringing our children up.”

Now that you know the background of this special family, it’s time to take a look at the heartwarming video and the ultimate reaction of the lovely boy and girl who realize their vacation will be like the one they used to have, with both their guardians by their side.

If this isn’t the perfect co-parenting, we don’t know what is. We do believe these mom and dad are so caring and devoted that they’ll do anything for their kids’ happiness. Please share your thoughts on this subject with us in the comments below.


Girls brutally fat-shame man waiting for food in McDonald’s: Seconds later, karma turns on them with full force

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Monica Pop
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How someone looks like and what they eat shouldn’t be anybody’s business. However, many times, people believe they have the right to judge others only because they consider themselves smarter and better looking. This type of behavior is inappropriate and rude, and affects person’s privacy.

The below video shows two girls waiting in line to order their meal at the local McDonald’s. At one moment they notice an overweight guy standing in front of them, and that’s when they start laughing and ridiculing his physical appearance. They have the courage to speak directly to his face, saying how he is “fat” and how he shouldn’t be eating at McDonald’s or anywhere else.

How would you react if you witness this type of bullying while at your favorite restaurant? Would you step in and stand for the victim?

This is actually a social experiment conducted by the YouTube channel Troll Station that will let us know how many people would be willing to defend someone who is publicly shamed for being obese.

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I don’t know what your thoughts on this video will be, but I honestly believe that it took the onlookers a lot of time to interfere, while the girls won’t stop mocking the guy, constantly repeating he should leave the store without getting any food.

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Check the video and see the facial expressions and eventually the reactions of people when witnessing such a horrible scene.

At the end of the day, being obese is not always a person’s choice. We should always have in mind that each individual is going through tough times during their life that may affect the quality of their lifestyle. Or, being overweight can be a result of a hormonal dis-balance or other similar condition.

Would it kill us if we show a bit of empathy and compassion for those that don’t fit the “standards of beauty” we sometimes tend to follow? I guess not. But people can be cruel and emotionless. Luckily, there are always those who won’t put up with bullies like the two girls in the video, and that gives us hope that not everything is as bad as it looks.

Note: high use of profanity — watch with caution.

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Stranger Helps Woman And Receives Surprising Payback

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Monica Pop
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Life is full of surprises and many times when we act in a certain way we don’t really realize that what goes around comes around. The good thing is that this is true for good deeds as well.

This story is just another reminder that we should always lend a helping hand to those in need of kindness and a few words of compassion, because we may never know the impact we have on someone’s life.

Chris Wright was on his way home getting back from church when he and his family stumbled upon a lady staying in the middle of the road during a heavy rain. They didn’t stop, but continued driving. However, once they got home, Chris felt he made a mistake for not stepping in and told his wife:

“I have to go back. I have to help her.”

Carmen wasn’t at all surprised by her husband’s action.

“You know when you have an urge and a desire something to do good? He was raised that way. He’s kind and generous to everyone. He’d never picked up anybody before, but he felt compelled.”

He got in the car again and was determined to track the lady down. He prayed she was still there. Luckily, he could easily spot her walking in the rain. Apparently, she run out of gas and money and had no one to ask for help. Chris was more than happy to pay for the gas and give her some cash.

The woman who introduced herself as TunDe was beyond grateful for what this generous man did for her.

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Life went on for Chris who now had worries on his own. His mother Judy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and needed an around the clock care.

Because of this, Chris hired some nurses that would assist his parents who weren’t able to do things by themselves.

One of the nurses, however, seemed to take extra special care of Judy. Carmen said:

“She cared for her in the most respectful way. She had the utmost respect for human life.”

This nurse and Judy became really close. One day, she even shared her life story with Chris’ mom telling her how she didn’t have it easy, until an event form 2014 completely turned her life for the better. Apparently, a man helped her one day and that gave her hope to continue her fight and become a nurse.

And as you are guessing already, that nurse was TunDe and the person who changed her life was Chris.

“The encounter that had blessed them both three years ago, came full-circle. We don’t believe in coincidence. We’re a family of faith.” Carmen said.

Chris simply couldn’t believe that a couple of bucks for gas and a lift could inspire someone to do such a drastic change. He was really happy for his acquaintance. But this is not how the story ends. Chris learned how TunDe wanted to continue her education but needed money for the tuition. He and his family were willing to help this loving lady again.

Sadly, Judy passed away, and that’s when Chris decided to ask his family and friends to do a kind deed and instead of bringing flowers at the funeral, to donate that money to the YouCaring Page they set up to help raise funds for the tuition.

To TunDe’s surprise, the family raised around $20,000. She couldn’t believe she was given that much money. These people were sent from God. They not only changed her life, but made it perfect and filled it with joy.

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After a short period of time, random people donated additional $14,000. That was enough for TunDe to purse her dream of becoming a professional nurse. Words couldn’t describe how grateful she was for everything Chris and his family did for her.

This girl’s reaction to the surprise is beyond adorable.

Don’t forget to help a person in need whenever possible, because people like Chris and their good deeds is what make this world go round.

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United States Air Force Surprises Everyone With Flash Mob Performance

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Monica Pop
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They say that if you have a family and a couple of good friends, a roof over your head, and food on the table, you are way more lucky than you think, because millions of people have neither of that. That’s why we should always be thankful for what we have, especially during the holidays.

However, we should never forget that we get to enjoy everything God has given to us because of the peace we live in, which is secured by the brave men and women in the military.

This time, some of them not only made sure we are all safe and sound but made our day by performing in front of the all those people at the National Air and Space Museum’s Milestones of Flight gallery.

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The official Air Force Band’s website wrote that the group is comprised of a host of talented musicians. They explained:

“[The] United States Air Force bands consist of one premier band, eleven active duty bands and five Air National Guard bands that feature our nation’s finest professional musicians. Our bands honor, inspire and connect reaching over six million listeners at over five thousand live and televised performances each year. Each band operates within their own geographic area of responsibility representing America’s Airmen to a global audience.”

The skillful musicians put on display an amazingly mesmerizing performance which attracted everyone who got to listen to their angelic voices. The vocals first burst through the loudspeakers and a crowd rushed to check what was going on. One thing was for sure, it was going to be something huge.

It wasn’t a small group of performers, but astounding 120 band members who were about to blow the audience’s mind with what’s one of the best flash-mobs ever.

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This rendition of “Joy to the World” has to be the most ear-catching. Everyone was left watching in awe and thanking God for being in the right place at the right time for this Christmas surprise.

It’s amazing how these heroes of ours took the time to make this holiday more enjoyable and more memorable for the people at the museum and for all of us who got to see the footage. With microphones and instruments in-hand, the talented musicians got the holiday spirit closer to each and every one of us.

We can’t be more thankful for having such polished and skillful servicemen who put the people’s well-being on the top of their priorities.

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Take a peek at their lovely Christmas performance of “Joy to the World” below. This is touching indeed!

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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.

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