While having lunch at McDonald’s, Indiana, a customer named Amanda Marquell Craft witnessed an amazing scene which touched her heart, so she decided to snap a photo of it and share it on Facebook. While a man was sitting alone, a woman approached and asked if she could join him to which he said yes. They started talking and laughing, and that wouldn’t be so surprising if they weren’t complete strangers.
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However, Amanda didn’t want to just butt in on the conversation the two strangers were having, so she grabbed her camera and snapped a picture of the unlikely lunch companions instead.
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She wrote,
‘“Shout out to this guy! “This elderly lady (seemed to be a little lonely) came up to him and asked if she could sit with him. Without hesitation, this guy said ‘of course’. My friends and I watched him introduce himself and shake her hand.”
‘“They talked and laughed together like they were friends,” she continued. “They didn’t know each other, and they couldn’t be more different. But today they shared a meal together and it touched our hearts.”
Unfortunately, these days it’s not that usual for strangers to offer so much kindness one to another, and that’s why Craft’s post quickly vent viral.
She later told ABC News that she believes that people want to see more acts of kindness in the world.
‘“It struck a chord with everybody because you don’t see that,” Craft said. “I think that’s what people are hungry to see is the kindness of others.”
They identified and later contacted the man whose name was Eric Haralson and asked him about the encounter that was seen by so many people. He told them that the lady he had lunch with that day introduced as Jan, and the two felt as they knew each other for years. They talked about their families, and even exchanged phone numbers.
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When Craft posted the photo on the social media, little did she know it will attract that much attention,
‘“What an amazing outpouring of love, kindness, and overwhelming encouragement! Our post has made it across the world! It’s been shared in Switzerland, Hungary, and a few other countries that I can’t recall at the moment! …I was contacted my numerous people in private telling me how much they loved the story, and they thanked me for sharing! This one act of kindness at a Noblesville McDonald’s spoke to people across the world, and reminded everyone that Kindness Matters!”
She also took the time to thank Eric and Jan, saying,
‘“The two of you have truly touched the world with your kindness.”
These two strangers are a true inspiration and teach us a lesson that we should always treat everyone with respect because a simple act of kindness can really go a long way.
Please share this lovely story with your family and friends.
The story this mother shared with Love What Matters breaks our hearts in million pieces. She is one of the bravest people we’ve seen, a true hero ready to do anything in her power to help her son Drake whose life is a struggle.
This young boy, who is only ten years old, has been diagnosed with leukemia in 2012 and he’s been through so much ever since. He had to endure many painful procedures during the years, including spinal taps, blood transfusions, surgeries, and chemotherapy.
After so much struggle, the doctors informed him and his family that the cancer went into remission, but just when things were about to get better, the devastating news of a testicular cancer struck the family. It meant going through the same painful path all over again.
His mother Jessica never loses hope that her son will manage to survive everything that stands on his way to a normal life, and she is always there by his side, but she’s aware things are hard, and watching her son going through so much pain is devastating.
She decided to share a picture of her son, along with his story, and people around the world are deeply saddened.
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“For anyone battling cancer or enduring chemotherapy. For anyone going through this horrible disease. It is about to get real, real hard and real quick,” she started. “The picture I’m posting is from this morning, and before you scream and cry ‘why would she post a picture of him in a pull up, the indecency’, well 1. It doesn’t show more than swimming jammers would and 2. Because life is not always politically correct and pretty, it is real. Life isn’t pretty, and cancer destroys a person.”
Drake doesn’t eat properly, so he is skinny and weak. Every bite he takes is a real struggle. His cancer made him unable to control his bathroom habits at times and he is terrified because of everything that is happening to him.
“He is afraid of something happening and being alone,” she wrote, “and by something I mean dying.”
All this mother wants is to tell her son that everything is going to be all right, but she is aware that things are not that promising. She only knows for sure that she will never leave his side and will fight for him with all her strength.
It sometimes happens that Drake has to take 44 chemo pills in just 24 hours, which is more than his fragile body can take.
“This is him telling me, ‘mommy, I’m not going to make it.’” the heartbreaking post continued. “This is him not wanting to be touched, because it hurts too much, and using morphine to get through his day. This is him telling me he is scared and thinks he won’t see his 11th birthday. This is him and me, telling him that I will continue to fight for him when he can’t. This is him and me, and our world.”
These mother and son’s story touched the hearts of many, and her post has been shared more than 67,000 times. Words of support and encouragement come from people from all over the world. Everyone praises and admires Drake’s and Jessica’s will to never give up.
“From the moment I found out I was pregnant till future forever, he has been my reason for life,” Jessica finished her post. “He is my smile, my love, my heartbeat. He is also my tears, my heart ache, my frowns. He is my life.”
If you would like to help this inspiring family in their battle against cancer, you can visit their YouCaring page.
Please share this touching story with your loved ones.
It sometimes happens that we avoid an accident without an explanation, and while we believe we were just lucky, it may be that our guardian angel was there to stop anything bad happening to us. There are many signs that speak angels are all around us, guide us through life, and enhance our spirituality. Guardian angels may protect us from harmful situations by providing a rescue, or they protect us by not letting us enter one.
So whenever you believe an angel is near you, you may want to take a look at some of the signs that will tell you whether you are right. Some of those signs, according to ask-angels.com are the following.
Feathers
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Finding a feather is definitely a sign of an angel who is by your side offering support. If you find it in an unusual place, such us your home, that is even more powerful sign of an angel being around and protecting you and your home.
Clouds
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Angels are likely to reveal their presence by creating angel shaped clouds in the sky. It’s usually a way to tell you that they are there for anything you need.
A heart-shaped cloud on the other hand, is a message your angel wants to send you about your closest relationships.
Scents
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Lovely scents that come to us out of nowhere tell us an angel is making his presence known. It could be the smell of flowers, chocolate, or any other distinctive smell.
We may sometimes even smell the perfume of someone we loved, but is no longer around us. Their signature scents is there to remind us that they love and guide us.
Babies and Animals
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If you have ever noticed a baby staring at the ceiling and giggling, that’s usually because they see angels. It is believed that animals and young babies get to communicate with “the other side” easily.
Guardian angels are always there, we just need to pay close attention and learn how to read the signs and the messages they try to convey with their presence.
Music
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Sometimes we think we’ve heard angelic voices singing in choir. It is a beautiful music that seems to come from outside the physical world.
Others believe that angels communicate with us through recurring songs on the radio. Pay close attention for a common theme among the songs you’re drawn to – this could be a message from your angel!
Coins
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If you find a coin on the street, or someone gives you a lucky penny, that might be a message from your guardian angel that there is a financial help coming to you.
Sparkles of Light
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How many times have you been alone in a room and caught a glimmer of light out of the corner of your eye? Unexplained shimmers of light, flashes of color or floating orbs that appear without an actual light source are clear signs that your angel is in the room!
Has it ever happened to you to see a sign just when you needed one? For example, thinking of your late father, and then suddenly you her his favorite song playing on the radio. That is a definite proof that the deceased one knows you are thinking of them.
No matter what, these little signs are reassuring treasures that remind us all that we are not alone.
Rainbows
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Rainbows are the classic symbol of Divine love. When you ask for assistance and see a rainbow soon after, you know that your prayer has been heard!
Temperature Change
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If you are meditating and suddenly feel a warm glowing light around you, be certain that this is your angel giving you a big warm hug! No need to worry, you are protected!
Feelings
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Sometimes when we feel like someone has just passed near us, but actually there was no one there, it must be an angel letting you know of his presence.
Your angel might be reaching out to you, pay attention to what comes next!
Signs or Advertisements
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Sometimes the words you’re looking for are right in front of you.
Angel lovers believe that we mostly given subtle direction, but when that doesn’t work, an angel will point you towards something more obvious. Stay open and alert for certain words or phrases that relate to the guidance you’ve asked for!
Numbers
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Do you see 11:11 multiple times throughout the day?
Numerologists believe that Angels contact us through the divine order of numbers. Find out what these repeating numbers symbolize to get your special angel message!
Please let us know if you believe in the presence of your guardian angel in your life.
Tommy and Maryanne have been happily married for 24 years. As they celebrate their anniversary, they recall the day of their wedding. Back then, the beautiful bride Maryanne wore a Cinderella like gown and it was an amazing ceremony the loving couple shared with their families and friends.
However, when they decided to tie the knot, many believed they won’t last long, and that’s because both Tommy and his wife have Down Syndrome.
During the years, their relationship has been subject to many negative comments and judgement from members of their family, as well as from random strangers. But the two are very much in love and although they get stared at all the time, they know how to cope with everything that stands on their way to happiness. When talking about the time they first met, both agree it was love at first sight, and during these 24 years it only grew stronger. There is a 13 years of age gap between the two, but they never saw it as an obstacle.
They get along very well knowing their personalities are quite different. While Tommy is shy, his wife knows how to draw him out of the shell. 18 months after they started dating, Tommy though it was just the time to propose. Maryanne was over the moon when she said yes, although the ring was the one Tommy got from a vending machine. Later, he bought a real one.
Initially, many people were suspicious whether the two could go along with the marriage idea, but they soon realized the couple was ready to spend their lives together. As for Maryanne’s mother, she has always been supportive of her daughter’s relationship and was glad and happy she found true love.
They have been very happy with each other, and they are probably the first couple with Down Syndrome to get married. They have recently been part of This Morning where they shared with the viewers what it was like to be married for so long. People believe they make an amazing couple, and many commented how they would like to find someone to share this kind of relationship with.
They are still going strong as they are aware there will always be people out there who will not approve of their marriage, but they have their family who supports them, and most important of all, they have each other. As for those who labeled their relationship as “disgusting”, we hope this couple’s happiness will make those people open their hearts for those who are a bit different.
How many times you’ve gone shopping and ended up buying things you don’t even need, only because the sales person was really persuasive? I know that has happened to me many times.
These salesmen are real professionals and pretty good at what they do. They know exactly what to say in order to fool you into buying bunch of unnecessary things.
But we as buyers should know when to say no and simply leave the store before we spend all of our money.
At the end of the day, it’s their job to make sure they sell as much as they can.
The below story is a great one. It’s about a salesman from North Dakota, who made the sale of the day, or maybe the month, or even the year. It’s so hilarious that it will make you burst out laughing, that’s for sure.
Although the story is fictional, it’s one of the best we’ve ever read.
A young man from North Dakota decided to pursue a career in New York and started looking for a job at a big department store.
The Manager says, “Do you have any sales experience?” The kid says “Yeah. I was a vacuum salesman back in North Dakota.”
Well, the boss was unsure, but he liked the kid and figured he’d give him a shot, so he gave him the job.
“You start tomorrow. I’ll come down after we close and see how you did.”
His first day on the job was rough, but he got through it. After the store was locked up, the boss came down to the sales floor.
“How many customers bought something from you today?” The kid frowns and looks at the floor and mutters, “One”. The boss says “Just one?!!? Our sales people average sales to 20 to 30 customers a day.
That will have to change, and soon, if you’d like to continue your employment here. We have very strict standards for our sales force here in Florida. One sale a day might have been acceptable in North Dakota, but you’re not on the farm anymore, son.”
The kid took his beating, but continued to look at his shoes, so the boss felt kinda bad for chewing him out on his first day. He asked (semi-sarcastically), “So, how much was your one sale for?”
The kid looks up at his boss and says “$101,237.65″.
The boss, astonished, says $101,237.65?!? What the heck did you sell?”
The kid says, “Well, first, I sold him some new fish hooks. Then I sold him a new fishing rod to go with his new hooks. Then I asked him where he was going fishing and he said down the coast, so I told him he was going to need a boat, so we went down to the boat department and I sold him a twin engine Chris Craft. Then he said he didn’t think his Honda Civic would pull it, so I took him down to the automotive department and sold him that 4×4 Expedition.”
The boss said, “A guy came in here to buy a fish hook and you sold him a boat and a TRUCK!?” The kid said “No, the guy came in here to buy tampons for his wife, and I said, ‘Dude, your weekend’s shot, you should go fishing.’”
Aiden is a lovely and a very sweet young boy who had the most amazing ponytail, and boy was it long, since he hasn’t had his hair cut for three years, which means this would be his first time ever to visit the barber.
The boy was a bit nervous, because he had no idea whether it would hurt or what would really be going on once he visits the guy with big scissors in his hands. He was also worried whether his mane will grow again.
It was a very nice experience he shared with his father, who was there all along, and filmed the whole thing.
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Once the parents decided their son’s amazing locks should go, they certainly didn’t mean to throw them in the garbage, but instead decided to do something really amazing, donate the hair to those who really needed it.
They tried to explain to little Aiden how it will be easy for his hair to grow back again, whereas there were people out there who will never have that in their life.
But although he knew he does that for the less fortunate, he was still kind of scared and anxious about the first cut. Million thoughts ran through his mind, but his daddy was there by his side.
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The barber though it would be nice if the father made the cut of the hair which was put in a ponytail, so he handed him the scissors. Dad knew Aiden was still a bit nervous so he said to him:
“Mira (Look). You’re a big boy, right?”
Aiden acted like a real little hero and tried to hold his tears, but once the hair was gone, he broke down in tears.
He could feel his head was lighter, but he still couldn’t stop crying. Dad shed some tears of joy himself while he was hugging and kissing his brave son. This was a really touching moment shared between a father and a son both will remember for a long time. The hair which will bring joy in someone else’s life was described by dad as a haircut “three years in the making.”
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It’s so promising to see parents teaching their children how to do good deeds from very young age. Take a look at Aiden’s first ever haircut.
Being stuck at the airport because of a flight delay can be nerve-racking, and while the reason is usually a bad weather, or the recent increased number of flights but not enough runways, it’s not that unusual for it to be a single passenger.
A woman named Kristen Wiley shares an interesting story about a delayed flight with us and we are so happy she did that. The plane she was in at the Seattle-Tacoma airport was about to take off, but there was something going on, so they were around 45 minutes late.
The cabin crew and the flight attendants gathered around one of the passengers, and that’s When Kristen decided to take her phone out, take some pictures, and post them on Facebook along with a description of what was happening. There was an interesting reason why her Alaska Airlines Flight 748 hadn’t budged an inch.
The post said:
“We are currently sitting on a plane, with a 45 minute delay. Why? Because there is an elderly woman suffering from dementia, who is very upset and confused.”
The poor woman was confused and had no idea where she was, or why she was on the plane. She was completely scared, and only a few passengers could witness the whole thing because the guard crouched down the aisle and did something amazing.
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The woman found support in her dog who she started cuddling as she was trying to figure out the situation she found herself in. These people don’t have it easy because they never know when their condition will worsen, so they live their life from moment to moment.
“The incredible staff of #alaskaairlines is being extremely patient and compassionate, in what can only be a very scary situation for her. Explaining every step, cuddling her dog, working with her husband/caregiver to find the best solution.”
When Kristen saw how nicely the woman was treated by the airplane company’s employees not only she wasn’t mad for the flight delay, but she was happy there were still good and compassionate people out there. The crew members were patient and came up with a solution. In this cruel world, it’s not everyday that we witness emotional scenes like this unfold right in front of our eyes.
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The woman, along with her dog and her husband were escorted off the plain by the crew who explained the passengers why they did what they did. The woman simply needed to take her time to come to terms with herself. She felt too stressed and pressured because of the trip, so the company made a generous offer.
“Alaska Airlines calmly assisted the woman, her husband/caregiver and sweet pup off the plane, providing hotel and transportation with plans to rest up and try again the following day. Again, incredible compassion given to the both of them while quietly explaining the situation to other passengers.”
Whereas it’s not unusual for some drama to be happening on board every once in a while, the way the company and its employees deal with it is what speaks of them as humans. We are happy Kristen shared this story with us, because it’s everything we need to hear in a world in which people are forgetting what it means to be empathetic.
“This is how I would want my mother, my sister, my aunt, my daughter, my niece, my friend cared for. “
This story is a nice reminder that we should always offer a helping hand to a person in need, because we never know who is witnessing our good deeds and who do we inspire to become a better person. Our kindness can go a long way and restore someone’s faith in humanity, and that’s how the World becomes a better place.
Most people hate it when they get stuck at the airport, whether the reason is a delayed flight or the crowd in the queue for purchasing tickets. And as we usually get beyond bored while at the terminal or waiting, the passengers who found themselves at the London Southend had a totally different and unique experience.
That was indeed a day to remember, as to everyone’s surprise a young girl wearing a green jacket stood in the middle of the airport and started dancing. As soon as they noticed the lady, people started gathering around her.
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But things got even better when a young man joined the lovely Irish dance that included lots of feet tapping, which is always amusing to watch.
The commuters went wild when another man joined and they realized they will be enjoying a flash mob. Cheering and clapping could be heard, as more and more people took the airport’s “stage.”
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It was an amazing sight. Everyone was simply wowed by the dancing skills of the young dancers, who were tirelessly tapping and dancing. Many people took their phones and started shooting the mesmerizing performance.
The floor was later filled with another group of young men and women. The dancers were incredibly talented and it was obvious they practiced the dancing moves, because they were all flawlessly moving around in perfect sync.
People were entertained and enjoyed every single move as well as the great choice of music. They were clapping to the rhythm and it was an unbelievable experience. At one moment, the dancers took their jackets off and their shirts revealed they were performing for the launch of Aer Lingus Regional Service.
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Around 40 young people put in a memorable performance that day, and stunned the onlookers. Well, it’s not something we see every day.
The young dancers from the McGahan Lees Dance Academy – an arts school located in Essex, England rocked at what they did. This Irish dancing performance is one of the most popular airport flash mobs to date seen by more than 9 million people since it was uploaded on YouTube.
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Take a look at the outstanding performance yourself and tell us what you think.
While having lunch at McDonald’s, Indiana, a customer named Amanda Marquell Craft witnessed an amazing scene which touched her heart, so she decided to snap a photo of it and share it on Facebook. While a man was sitting alone, a woman approached and asked if she could join him to which he said yes. They started talking and laughing, and that wouldn’t be so surprising if they weren’t complete strangers.
During the years, their relationship has been subject to many negative comments and judgement from members of their family, as well as from random strangers. But the two are very much in love and although they get stared at all the time, they know how to cope with everything that stands on their way to happiness. When talking about the time they first met, both agree it was love at first sight, and during these 24 years it only grew stronger. There is a 13 years of age gap between the two, but they never saw it as an obstacle.
They get along very well knowing their personalities are quite different. While Tommy is shy, his wife knows how to draw him out of the shell. 18 months after they started dating, Tommy though it was just the time to propose. Maryanne was over the moon when she said yes, although the ring was the one Tommy got from a vending machine. Later, he bought a real one.
Initially, many people were suspicious whether the two could go along with the marriage idea, but they soon realized the couple was ready to spend their lives together. As for Maryanne’s mother, she has always been supportive of her daughter’s relationship and was glad and happy she found true love.
They have been very happy with each other, and they are probably the first couple with Down Syndrome to get married. They have recently been part of This Morning where they shared with the viewers what it was like to be married for so long. People believe they make an amazing couple, and many commented how they would like to find someone to share this kind of relationship with.
They are still going strong as they are aware there will always be people out there who will not approve of their marriage, but they have their family who supports them, and most important of all, they have each other. As for those who labeled their relationship as “disgusting”, we hope this couple’s happiness will make those people open their hearts for those who are a bit different.
