Granddaughter dances with grandfather with Alzheimer’s

By
Monica Pop
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According to the Alzheimer Association, around 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019. This condition is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. The sad reality is that there is no cure and the treatment options are limited.

This cruel disease affects person’s memory and changes the way they act and think, eventually causing difficulties doing even the simplest of tasks. The family members and those around the person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are also affected. They are forced to see how their loved ones forget of all the beautiful memories they shared together and have a hard time remembering who the people they spent their life with are.

A woman named Rachel knows the struggle and the pain of looking after someone with Alzheimer’s all too well.

Her loving grandpa was diagnosed with the illness a few years ago, and she’s the one who provides him with round the clock care. Watching him getting even worse over time, this caring granddaughter does everything in her power to make the 93-year-old man’s days more fun and more enjoyable. She even says how she loves being there for him, as he’s the person she loves the most. Rachel doesn’t find it difficult to prepare her grandpa’s meals, clean his house, or take him out for a walk. She’s indeed the best granddaughter this man could ever ask for.

This time, Rachel did something different for him. She made his eyes shine by inviting him to dance with her.

She didn’t really know whether he remembers any of the moves or his favorite music, but she was willing to make him smile, and he was willing to try. The outcome is an amazing and unique experience Rachel would always keep close to her heart. To her surprise, her grandpa could keep up with the beat and it looked like he was having the best time of his life.

The video of these two dancing together was shared on YouTube and many people agree how it’s the sweetest thing they’ve seen all day.

The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is unlike any other. Everyone knows how the grandmas and grandpas would do anything for their children’s children, but this video proves that many times grandkids would do the same.

Rachel can’t contain her smile as she knows how moments like this are really special. And as the elderly man’s condition is getting worse every day, they don’t really have a lot of time ahead in order to enjoy this much many times. Luckily, the video will be there to remind Rachel of the fun time once her grandpa is no longer able to dance again.

Many of the people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s end up at nursing homes, as there is no one who can take care of them at home. Those who are lucky enough, however, to have someone like Rachel by their side spend their final days in the comfort of their place.

Rachel will never stop taking care of her grandpa. She knows she is the one who can ease his days and the occasional smiles she gets from him are enough thank you for all the hard work she does.

We hope they will have many more opportunities to dance together.

Take a look at the lovely video below.

Toddler paralyzed, left with permanent brain damage after eating a slice of raw apple at daycare

By
Monica Pop
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The life of the Renata family from New Zealand turned upside down and changed forever after they got a call from the daycare on that fatal day. Marama was alerted how one of her twins, 22-month-old Neihana was given CPR after he chocked on a slice of raw, peeled apple. All this mother prayed for while driving to the hospital was for her little boy to be alright.

Unfortunately, the news were bad. Neihana was diagnosed with permanent brain damage. He was left without oxygen for certain amount of time which led to cardiac arrest. The boy was placed in intensive care and was unresponsive for days. He survived, but was left with hypoxic brain injury and cerebral palsy, which prevented him from walking or talking ever again.

Neihana needed round the clock care and his mother quit her job in order to be able to take care of him. This was all very devastating and sad.

“Neihana needs constant care. He needs help with everything,” explains Marama.

“We got told that we basically have a boy that can breathe,” said the child’s father, Wi Renata. “He could open his eyes but there was nothing there. He could just breathe.”

This incident raised the question about the food served at daycare and kindergartens. The Little Lights Early Learning Centre in Rotorua serve little children solid food such as apple slices knowing kids are likely to choke from the pieces. And this is really concerning.

“THERE ARE CHILDREN THAT COULD CHOKE TOMORROW AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN,” SAID MARAMA.

“I FEEL FRUSTRATED, ABSOLUTELY FRUSTRATED. NOTHING IS BEING DONE WHEN SOMETHING CAN BE DONE,” SAID WI.

Sweet little Neihana has made progress, and despite his condition, he never lost the smile on his face. His sister makes him company every day and he enjoys seeing her around.

Neihana Renata with his twin sister

“It makes me feel good knowing that I can see him laughing,” says Wi.

“He has made a lot of progress since the accident and is a generally smiley boy but he is severely disabled and can’t walk, talk, roll,” Marama told Australian news.

“A lot of effort is put into maintaining normal body alignment and muscle length,” she explains.

The Ministry of Health in New Zealand took matters in their hands and issued warning for the daycare centers to cook foods such as apples, carrots, and celery. They expect every educational institution of this type to follow the guidelines regarding food they published. Wi Renata believes this recommendations are great but the government should enforce them, otherwise there won’t be any results.

After thorough investigation, Work Safe, a health and safety regulator determined how the daycare followed all legal guidelines, including having a person trained in first aid. The only thing they failed at was offering sliced food to such young children. A failure which resulted with a toddler being left permanently disabled.

However, another investigation done by the Child Forum questions the way the first aid was provided. Apparently, a staff member tried pulling the piece of apple using their fingers, which could easily resulted in pushing it even further, reports Sarah Alexander.

Alexander also speaks of the fact that daycare doesn’t provide parents with enough information on the type of food their kids are served. She also says how incidents such as the one that involved Neihana are rarely reported so many moms and dads are not aware that it ever took place.

“THERE IS NO RECORD THAT THIS INCIDENT EVER OCCURED. PARENTS MAY LEAVE THEIR CHILD AT A SERVICE NONE THE WISER AS TO WHAT ITS HISTORY HAS BEEN,” SAID ALEXANDER.

“Why isn’t the Ministry warning parents? There is potential for their child to be served food that is high risk of choking. To me, this is a serious breach of trust,” she continued.

The incident took place in May 2016, but it went public just recently. The daycare changed their food menu only a year after.

Marama says she doesn’t blame the daycare, but as a doctor, she would have approached a chocking child differently.

Below is the whole story and some of Marama’s advice.

We pray for Neihana to get better over time.

Dad arrested after rushing choking daughter to hospital, nurses bond him out

By
Nicole
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When the child’s safety is concerned, parents are willing to do anything. No matter what danger is upon the child, there is no parent out there that will  sacrifice anything just to make sure his kid is growing up in a safe and healthy environment.

This was particularly true for Darius Hinkle from Centreville, Illinois. He was put into situation between choosing the safety of his child or breaking the law. It was obvious that he chose his baby, even though he had to break the speed limit regulations. The incident happened on April 4.

The parents’ nightmare started with their 1-year old baby putting a penny in the mouth. The girl started chocking and could not breathe properly. The panic struck the parents. Darius and his wife Donecia Pittman started the car and headed to the hospital.

For KTVI, Hinkle says:

“First thing in my mind was, get her to the hospital. That’s my daughter. I won’t let nothing happen to her.”

The panic and the worries for the baby’s life made Darius drive way over 100 mph. This alarmed the police and they started chasing him. However, Darius did not want to slow down nor to stop the car. His plan was getting to the hospital as soon as possible.

The police followed Darius to the Touchette Regional Hospital. Upon arriving there, they told them to get out of the car and put their hands up. The parents had to do that and they told the police what the problem was.

Pitman explains:

“They told us to get out and put our hands up, and I got out and I put my hands up and I yelled and I told the police ‘my baby is choking.’”

She adds:

“And I told them multiple times that she was choking. They was just worried about the fact that we were speeding.”

To make the things worse, Darius did not have the drivers licence. That sent him to the jail because of that. Nevertheless, they managed to get to the hospital on time and save the baby.

Luckily, the nurses got into action and decided to get Darius out of the situation. They knew he broke the law just to save the baby.

Pittman was very shocked to find out that her husband will be getting out of the jail very soon. She recalls:

“Somebody was up there and they said ‘I’m here to bond out Darius Hinkle, and I was looking like — I didn’t know who it was, and when I looked out the door to see who it was, she spoke and said I’m the nurse from Touchette Hospital. I couldn’t thank them enough like they was there for us ever since we had got there.”

Thanks to the staff of the hospital all three of them are safe and sound. They can enjoy the love they share in their lovely home with this adorable cute baby girl.

Dad who choked one boy and threw another down a half-pipe was ‘defending his son from bullies’

By
Nicole
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A very disturbing video has been published on Facebook. The video features a shocking event involving a grown up man and several boys. The violence filmed with the camera is very unpleasant.

The incident happened in New South Wales in Australia. In the local skate park in Goonellabah, a group of boys were playing and having fun. However, one moment a grown up man came to the park and started chocking one boy and he threw another one down.

According to the reports, the man was defending his son from the bullies, and it is believed that he came to the park with his own son.

New South Wales Police had to react to this incident. They started the investigation against the man. They also confirmed the authenticity of the event.

“Police have been told a group of 12-year-old boys were at a skate park in Goonellabah when they started to verbally abuse and threaten another 12-year-old boy. The man allegedly assaulted one of the youths and threw his scooter. Officers from Richmond Police District were notified and commenced an investigation.“

North Coast Crime also came up with a statement regarding this event. They said:

“If the adult in the video or anyone who knows him reads this, can you please send me a private message?”

However, we still do not know what’s the reason for such a behaviour. The police officers yet have to determine the causes for the violence and the background of the event.

Wife of fallen officer writes open letter after her husband was fatally shot while on duty

By
Nicole
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Deputy Jacob Keltner is the McHenry County local hero who lost his life on 7 March 2019 while serving an arrest warrant.

He has been on duty when the fatal wound took this man’s life. He was shot by the suspect while he was trying to escape. Keltner died while doing everything for the well-being and safety of the community.

This man’s accomplishments have not been in any case forgotten by the community. For 12 years Deputy Keltner was securing the people’s safety. His co-workers could not believe this tragic loss.

In Keltner’s honour the Texas Roadhouse showed an emotional  tribute to the Deputy. In addition to that, there was also a ‘Fallen Hero Table’.

Everything that has been used for this ‘Fallen Hero Table’ had a special meaning. For instance, the tears that has been shed for the Deputy were represented by salt shaker.

Symbolism was not the only thing that the restaurant did. They posted a message on their Facebook page saying:

“We send many prayers to his family, friends, and colleagues.”

The restaurant’s staff was not the only that that showed respect to the Deputy. Upon learning that Keltner lost his life, the local car dealer also paid tribute to the late Deputy.

Gary Rosenburg, the owner of Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge, was the dealer that did something very touching in Keltner’s honour. When he learnt that the Deputy lived nearby and that he bought a car from Crystal Lake, the owner paid off the rest of Keltner’s loan. What a great move!

Nevertheless, the most touching tribute came, as expected, from his wife. Becki Keltner, just after four days of her husband’s death, wrote a letter regarding the tragic loss of her husband. She wrote:

“I am writing this letter because my husband, Jacob Keltner, should be remembered not as another statistic but as a man, a great man, who sacrificed his life to protect others.”

Becki posted very private things. She informed the nation about how they met, their love and their wonderful family and two children. She adds:

“I was so lucky to have found a love so good and a man worth spending my life with.”

Beckie does not forget her husband’s hobbies and bravery. She especially emphasises Keltner’s love for Chicago Cubs.

She didn’t forget Keltner’s dedication to the community’s safety. She talks about his passion for the public safety and the job he was doing.

“He was a true patriot who wanted to protect the people of this country,” she wrote. “So I knew when he was selected for a position on the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, I couldn’t have stopped him from taking the job if I tried. I knew it was dangerous, but he was smart, strong, and great at what he did. I knew he would protect his fellow officers like he protected our family.”

The devastating phone call she got on March 7 ruined her life.

“Now I find myself a 33 year old widow; mother of two young boys who no longer have their daddy. It feels unreal. I have screamed. I have cried. Nothing can make this better,” she wrote.

What’s even more terrifying is the realization that her sons will never see their dad again.

Becki wrote that she is, and she was, very proud of her husband. No matter the difficulties they had due to his job, she was always besides him.

“There are no words to sum up a man who meant so much to me and to so many others. My only wish is to have a world where we stop hating each other,” she wrote.

She hopes that all people will be like her husband. People should pay attention to the good things in life and try to do everything that is possible to eliminate the bad evil things.

“He saw the worst of the worst every day but still had so much love in his heart,” she ended her letter. “He was true and loyal. We all need to show each other love. Lift each other up. It’s the only way to stop the unconscionable madness.”

Keltner’s funeral was on March 13 2019. The family said the last goodbye to their son, father, husband, cousin….

Our prayers go to the Keltner’s family. May he rest in peace!

Mom Gives a Chilling Warning After Her Child Was Nearly Abducted From a Highway Rest Stop

By
Nicole
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Parents do worry about their kids. Since the safety and well-being of the kids is of highest priority for every parent, the constant watch over the kids is mandatory. Especially in cases of predators – humans who are willing to mistreat even young innocent child.

Regarding this issue, one mother posted on her Facebook page a warning that was addressed to all people out there. Her experience led her write this post and share the unpleasant incident that occurred while she and her daughter were travelling from Ohio to Indiana.

Small conversation with nothing of special importance are just fine. Small talks with strangers are not reason to be panicked. However, when the line is crossed, the alarm signals totally different feeling. The woman wrote:

“PSA: so we are driving home from Cincinnati and got off at a rest stop for a quick bathroom break. Just my daughter and I went inside (i didn’t have my phone or purse on me). As we were walking in some lady who appeared to be on something, was trying to talk to my daughter, I held her hand the entire way in and walked swiftly ahead. As the lady was trying to talk to us she was also lighting a cigarette which she immediately extinguished upon us entering building. We went to far end handicap stall and went in together. I heard the lady enter and she was talking to another lady about us heard her say “the little girl”, I told my daughter we weren’t washing hands and I was going to carry her out. As we leave I passed both women and the one that I originally saw had changed clothes and started to leave after us leaving her bag on the floor of the stall she was in. The other lady with her was probably 6’. I then made a dead sprint to the car, threw my daughter in and locked doors. Once we were safely in car I noticed 3 men standing in front of a gold minivan with all the doors open…We called 911 and reported it and I have this terrible feeling that had I not been aware of my surroundings my daughter may have been taken from me. It is a terrifying world we are living in  I wanted to share to try to remind everyone to be aware of your surroundings, hold on to your children and stay off your phones so you are not distracted!!!

This was at a rest stop around mile marker 151 (Batesville) heading west on I -74”

Indeed it is something to be afraid of. Human trafficking is a serious crime business that criminal groups are practising for decades. It can be found in all US states, and in all countries around the world as a matter of fact, and women are the majority of the victims.

Stations, public areas, parks and parking areas are the hubs for human trafficking. Even though the victims are surrounded by people, they are still vulnerable. Especially when kids are concerned. Their innocence and inexperience can be easily tricked and they may easily end up on the other side of the story.

This post reached thousands of Facebook readers. This post was intended to raise people’s awareness of this danger. We should all keep an eye on our kids, whether they are our sons or daughters, or children of our friends. We should make sure all kids grow up in safe and sound environment.

Kelly Clarkson’s husband sneaks up behind her during concert

By
Monica Pop
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Just because someone is famous, it doesn’t mean they never experience bad things. Ever since she won the first season of American idol, Kelly Clarkson became the America’s sweetheart who taught us that in life everything is possible. This celebrity’s life wasn’t an easy one, as her father abandoned her and her family, and that left a huge mark on Kelly who found it difficult to trust men ever again.

However, this strong woman and an amazing artist was lucky enough to find a loving husband who assured her not all men are the same.

When making her music and while performing, Kelly always gets emotional and pours her heart on stage. One song of hers that is really close to her heat is “Piece by Piece.” She wrote it for her soulmate and she barely manages to hold her tears back whenever she sings it.

During one of her performances of this piece of music on stage in Greenville, South Carolina, she got an amazing surprise. In the middle of the song, someone approached her from the back, holding a guitar. The man joined her singing and the crowd started cheering as loud as they could. As Kelly turned around, she saw her husband, Brandon Blackstock. This was one of those moments that are cherished and hard to forget. Looking at him with sparks in her eyes she said, “This is my husband.”

Kelly, who was pregnant at the time, continued singing directly to him and their love could be felt all around the place. At the end of the song, she leaned towards Brandon and gave him a kiss.

Take a look at the lovely surprise and the touching performance in the video below.

People took their time to comment how these two lovebirds are really lucky to have found each other, and we can’t agree more.

Trucker sees a distraught girl gazing out of RV window, rushes to save her

By
Nicole
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You never know what life prepares for you. An ordinary day may turn into a very memorable one. This is particularly true for Kevin Kimmel, a truck driver, who is always facing some up with strange happenings. One incident made him follow his suspicions and ended up in many news reports.

One day in January 2015, Kevin was on the road doing his duties. However, since the road is long, he needed to stop in New Kent in Virginia. While drinking his cup of coffee, he noticed something very strange.

He saw an RV parked near him. Through the window, he saw a woman. He couldn’t see details since there was a curtain in dark colours. Regarding this suspicion, he tells WTVR:

“An older RV, black curtains — in my world, that’s not natural.”

However, he couldn’t miss the worried face of the woman. The woman’s facial expressions signalled danger nearby.

Since he was strongly convinced that something is wrong with the woman, he called the police. It turned out that the man saved the woman’s life. The police took over the lady and they initiated the procedure.

“I’m just happy I helped her,” he said. “I’ve got daughters.”

Kevin and his co-workers are always on the road and they stay at places where victims might be staying for a while. Therefore, many times he or his co-workers have been in similar situation. Based on their experience, he tours the country and talks about his encounters, reports FOX8.

Just one phone call saved the lady. Imagine what can be done if we engage more in the community’s safety. We can drastically decrease the violence among the people. We need to be aware of the dangers that surround us.

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