This video depicts one family’s joy and happiness, and we believe being this close with your family members is the one of the greatest accomplishments in life. As the little boy plays the piano and sings, everyone is gathered around him and enjoy the lyrics of the song that means so much to them, “America the Beautiful.”
We can feel how close they are and how much fun they have, being all together on a special day.
However, one of the members is not around, because he’s been part of the U.S Marines and was deployed at the time his brother was treating the audience with his music talent. Or, at least that’s what the boy on the piano thought.
Being deeply concentrated on moving his fingers over the piano keys, the boy doesn’t realize that someone special is approaching closer as he gets to the line “And crown thy good with brotherhood … from sea to shining sea.”
The visitor is taking his seat on the bench next to the boy who continues playing until he takes a look over the shoulder and can’t believe his eyes.
You already assume who that special person is. The boy is overwhelmed and his reaction is the best ever.
Take a look at the priceless moment caught on the video below. But make sure you grab a tissue before proceeding. You’re definitely going to cry at this one.
Getting marry to the man of their life is every girl’s dream. When it comes to the wedding day, everything has to be perfect, starting from the invitations, the venue, and the food. But most important of all is finding the perfect wedding gown.
However, after the ceremony is over, many brides wonder what to do with their dresses. While most of them keep them clean and vacuum-sealed hoping that some they their daughter will be willing to wear it, others don’t get so attached to that piece of fabric and decide to donate it to those who can’t afford one.
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One bride however, seem to have found the perfect purpose to the dress she got married into. Justi Boroff didn’t plan on keeping it for the years to come at her wardrobe when she knew it could be used for something meaningful.
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She put it in a nicely sealed box and shipped it to a grandma named Sandi Fasano from Colorado. This lady would slice it into pieces, and when you learn the reason why, your heart is going to break.
“I sent it off earlier this year to be made into angel gowns for babies that don’t make it home from the hospital and I’ll be donating them to the NICU at Vanderbilt. Seventeen little gowns were made from my dress and as beautiful as they are, I pray they are never needed.”
Sandi admitted to Denver 7 that the first time she cut into someone’s wedding dress, it was hard. It was someone’s beautiful gown and she was about to chop it up.
What Sandi does for the grieving parents is very special. She knew that those tiny dresses would help soothe the aching hearts of those people who lost a child.
“The last thing a family needs to do is go to a toy store and find doll clothes.”
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Once she learned how hard it was for the moms and dads to go to a store and choose a funeral gown, Sandi decided to start Front Range Angel Gowns.
“Because I have 7 beautiful grandchildren and in a perfect world, without loss, there would be more.”
Sandi says it’s amazing how many women donate their wedding dresses for the little souls. Many, however, are being given to her by moms who have unfortunately experienced the loss of a child themselves.
Justi’s dress was transformed into 17 tiny, lovely gown.
Sandi’s story inspired another woman named Connie Sieverding to start a similar organization that would do the same thing for the little angels who leave this world too soon.
“Thank you to Rhonda for her generous donation of her wedding gown. The Angel Gowns shown were made from Rhonda’s donation in memory of her niece who would have celebrated her birthday today, however is an Angel in heaven.”
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Sandi’s masterful hands are able to bring a fleeting glimmer of happiness at a very difficult time.
This is the story of Walter Worthy Higgins, a dog who got another chance for a better life thanks to the people who never thought of letting his side.
When he was first spotted, he was trapped inside a crudely built dog house whose door was nailed shut with a huge board. People would pass by that tiny house but none took the time to check it out, until one man decided to contact the LAPD. Upon arrival, the police officers pried the board and saw the pooch staying with its head down, visibly scared and injured.
The officers called the Ghetto Rescue Foundation for help.
The poor dog spent three days inside the house with his wounds untreated.
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The dog didn’t trust humans and it wasn’t easy to make him get out of the house.
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But, stepping out of that place meant stepping into his new life. Walter Worthy Higgins was provided with the appropriate medical care and all the love he hasn’t felt before.
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This beautiful dog was placed at a foster home where he learns how to socialize with humans and other dogs. Once he is ready, he will hopefully be adopted by a family that will love him unconditionally. Well, that’s the least Walter deserves.
We can’t thank the volunteers of the rescue organization enough for being there for all those animals in need. Keep up the good work!
Make sure you check out the whole story in the video below.
K9 Units play one of the most important roles when it comes to the safety of the community members. Patrolling along the neighborhood streets, they make sure everything is in perfect order. Besides these patrols, these dog handlers and their professionally trained four-legged partners do a lot when it comes to locating missing people and sniffing narcotics.
Officer Gabo is one tough dog that won’t quit easily. He was shot four times by an armed suspect, but is now in the process of recovery.
Having heard stories like this, and realizing how important these dogs are for the community, many people felt the need to step in and help any way possible. As a result, we’ve came across a safe and secure way through which you can support K9 officers in Northeast Arkansas.
K9 officers endure highly demanding training which are usually done at night because dogs can track much better at night than people. This means they don’t really have working hours, but can be called upon whenever there is an emergency.
While on the job, these four-legged officers need full equipment, just like their human partners. That includes animal first aid kits, K9 Narcan kits, muzzles, training tools, and more.
All money donated here will be used for the need of the K9 local officers. You can make a one time donation or sign up for a recurring donation.
K9 Cash received Officer of the Month for January 2018
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This is the story of Primrose, the little girl that will steal your heart.
The lovely baby girl was born in China, with a condition known as congenital glaucoma. Unfortunately, it wasn’t treated during the first few years of her life and it resulted in turning her eyes completely silver and unable to see.
Primrose experiences hearing problems as well. That was apparently enough trouble for her mother to decide to leave her at an orphanage and never look for her again.
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This cute little girl didn’t have it easy.
The staff from the orphanage, just like Primrose mom, weren’t willing to spend some additional time with her and teach her the basics that could help her become at least a bit independent. She couldn’t even keep her head straight.
It’s so devastating to learn that a child this young has never felt what it means to be loved and cared for. Luckily, this is about to change. Primrose’s life is about to take a completely new turn thanks to the special family of four that was willing to open the doors of their home to this beautiful girl.
Eryn and Chris first learned about Primrose from Facebook. The moment they laid eyes on Primrose’s picture something told them they had to have her.
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The Austins flew across the globe to adopt lovely Primrose.
Although they were facing certain financial difficulties, Eryn and Chris never let go of the idea of giving this child a second chance for a better life. They only feared for her health condition and wondered whether she would be able to endure the flight back home. They soon realized the sky was the limit for the brave Primrose who made it home safe and sound.
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Primrose’s presence in the life of her new family made an impact they could never imagine.
This is what the new mommy wrote about her daughter:
“These are mama eyes that only shut for 4 hours last night. And hands that held and patted a baby’s back for 45 minutes straight just to constantly remind her ‘Someone is here.’ A heart that is sure she is screwing up somehow at least 1,000,000 times a day. A head full of questions, anxiety, and fear. She is a mess. A total mess. And life is flipped on its very head because…
“Primrose Lin.”
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“This is a baby who, just 38 days ago, didn’t know the comfort of being held most of the day. She didn’t know that someone would come to her when she called out in her sweet baby language. She didn’t know that she could eat from a bottle without breathing the liquid straight into her tiny lungs. She had no idea that a big sister could cuddle you better than anyone and a big brother could tickle you into fits of giggles.”
“This is a baby who, just 38 days ago, got a mama and a daddy. Whom she cannot see or fully hear. Whom she doesn’t totally understand. Who took her away from everything she knew, however bleak that reality was, and planted her straight in the middle of a crazy whirlwind of a family. A mama and daddy who watched her fight for her life, who wept tears over her feverish body, who fought through third world hospitals and pretended to be brave – because… that’s what mamas and daddies do. We move in the face of all the fear because of our kids, don’t we?”
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Primrose’s takes things one step at a time.
She has a lot to learn, but the important thing of all is that she is happy and eager to grab what life has to offer. She now knows that there are people around her she can trust and rely on whenever she feels down.
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Things have been challenging both for Primrose and her new family, but their love for each other broke down all the barriers.
It’s amazing what this family did for a girl who had endured so much during her short life. Thanks to their kind hearts, Primrose will only know of love, kindness, and devotion in the years that follow.
Check the whole story in the video below and don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
Cats and dogs don’t really get along. It looks like it’s in their nature to dislike each other, so when you see both a canine and a feline in the same room, you know that speaks trouble.
Now imagine owning the two. Well, I guess those people really have a lot on their plate constantly trying to keep an eye on their furry friends and making sure they don’t get into a fight.
One owner was looking at how peacefully his cat and dog were lying on the bed and decided to film the lovely sight when something unexpected happened. Boy, we are so glad he caught the ‘incident’ on tape.
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At one moment, the tired dog closed his eyes and tried taking a nap when suddenly, he let a fart out. The cat got really surprised by the loud and pretty annoying sound and she just couldn’t ignore it.
Making sure the dog knows she hates his loud farting, the cat gave him ‘the look.’ But as though it wasn’t enough warning, she went a step further and took matters in her own hands.
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She gave the poor animal two quick punches on the head. Unaware what was going on, the dog opened his eyes trying to understand why his kitty friend hit him. But she was just deeply offended by his careless behavior and wanted to teach him some manners.
We guess next time he decides to let a fart, he’ll first check whether or not somebody is behind him.
Unfortunately, many individuals are forced to live with the pain of the loss of a loved one. That burden is hard to carry, and the sad reality is that people don’t know how to get rid of it, or sometimes, they don’t even want to, believing that grieving is now simply part of their existence.
As soon as they realize that forgiveness is the only way out of the confusing and endless maze of self-reproach or blaming others for the tough times they face, they can feel relieved. Being able to forgive means allowing yourself to grow and experience happiness once again. Because when we hold on to anger and resentment that only harms us further.
The following story is both deeply touching and an eye-opening experience of how forgiveness breaks the barrier to freeing the soul.
In a tragic car accident, one man lost it all. His wife and the unborn baby were killed, but this pastor gathered the strength to forgive the man behind the wheel.
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Matt Swatzell called the day off after spending long and tiring 24 hours on his job as a firefighter paramedic. As he was driving along the roads of Dacula, Georgia, his car crashed in another vehicle in which there was a young pregnant mother of a 19-month old daughter.
Matt recalled the horrifying incident as he told Today:
“I can still see it. I can still smell it. The horrendous noise and the glass breaking.”
Unfortunately, the mother and her unborn baby were both dead.
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The devastating news broke down Erik Fitzgerald, the husband and the father of the victims. The only thing that provided comfort for the grieving man was that his girl was not harmed by the accident.
Seeing his baby girl is something Erik will never forget.
“She crawled into my lap and then she just went to sleep. And I was thankful because I didn’t have to pretend that everything was okay.”
Erik was offered to pursue the maximum sentence against Matt. But he knew that putting Matt behind bars away from his family wouldn’t bring his back. The damage was done, and Erik opted to pardon Matt for what he did. He knew he was sorry and never meant to hurt anyone.
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Erik had this beautiful insight to share with Today show host Hoda Kotb:
“I remembered somebody said this in a sermon — in moments where tragedy happens or even hurt, there’s opportunities to demonstrate grace or to exact vengeance,” he said. “Here was an opportunity where I could do that. And I chose to demonstrate grace.”
Pardoned for his actions, Matt was sentenced to community service and a fine.
Sometimes, God works in strange ways, and this time He wanted for Matt and Erik to cross each other’s paths again. Two years after the incident, the two met at a parking lot of the store where Matt was buying a condolence card for Erik.
Now, Matt and Erik meet regularly, and Matt even bonded with then 19-moth-old Faith as well as Erik’s children from his new marriage.
Check the story in the video below. This is an example of how forgiveness is the only thing we can do in order to move along with our life.
Sharing the house and the parents with a sibling can be difficult for many young kids. Everyone wants to be mommy and daddy’s favorite child so being jealous at each other is something we understand pretty well. However, these silly misunderstandings are left behind once the siblings get into adulthood.
However, there are also those who simply love being around a brother or a sister during their childhood and make lovely memories that will last for a lifetime. That’s the case with the lovely 10-year-old boy named Owynn. His greatest wish was to have a little brother or a sister. And after that much time, this Christmas was the perfect time for the little bundle of joy to be welcomed into his world.
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Owynn’s parents, Stacey and Adam Lindsay, always dreamed of having more children. Stacey herself grew up around 14 siblings and wanted her son to experience what it means to have someone you can always rely on by your side. But, even after seven years of trying, they couldn’t conceive.
The family shared their heartwarming story with Love What Matters saying how they experienced five miscarriages and a failed in-vitro. After this, they simply stopped trying and opted to become foster parents. However, that would mean inviting a child in their home, taking care of them, watching them grow in front of their eyes, and then simply let them be another’s family joy. That was something they wouldn’t be able to handle. So the idea of fostering didn’t seem the most appropriate, which broke little Owynn’s heart.
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After some time, Stacey and Adam met a young woman named Kendra who was pregnant but wanted to give her child for adoption. The family was more than happy to be this baby’s adoptive parents. They were over the moon when Kendra told them they could have her baby daughter.
On December 8, Stacey and Adam were given permission to take baby Naylee home. Owynn, however, could never in his wildest dreams imagine that Santa would make his biggest wish come true.
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Once the little baby girl was home, her parents wrapped her in a warm blanket and placed her under the Christmas tree for she was the most precious gift they could ask for.
When Owynn entered the place, his little heart was immediately filled with pleasure. His sister was there, waiting for him to take her in his safe hands. He knew she will be his best friend for life.
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This beautiful first encounter is something Owynn will never forget. You can check it out in the video below. But before you proceed watching make sure you grab a tissue.
