12-year-old comes to rescue of a toddler trapped in a hot car

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Monica Pop
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According to statistics, on average, 38 children younger than 15 die each year of heatstroke after being locked and trapped in hot vehicles. Although these numbers are concerning and devastating, we still hear of moms and dads who somehow happen to forget their little ones in the car during hot summer days when the temperatures rise and the heat index goes very high.

Most times, the reason why kids are left alone in hot vehicles is because the parents aren’t even aware of the dangers and believe the children are perfectly safe while waiting for their moms and dads to run errands and go shopping. But, sometimes it takes a little for a tragedy to struck.

A few days ago, another case of a toddler trapped in a car during a hot day was reported. Luckily, it didn’t turn out fatal all thanks to a 12-year-old boy who stopped a tragedy from taking place.

Namely, Ben Theriot and his mom were getting to their car at a store’s parking lot when they heard strange cries coming from a parked vehicle. They both knew something was wrong and someone was in trouble so they decided to see where those noises were coming from.

The sight left them pretty concerned. A two-year-old boy was sitting inside one of the cars all alone and they could say he was terrified. His mom left him there while she was shopping inside the store.

Luckily, Ben didn’t panic. The only thing on his mind was to get the crying boy out.

He grabbed a ratchet strap and started pounding on the car’s windshield as hard as he could.

Breaking that glass, however, was harder than Ben though. But, he just knew he had to do its best to crack it. The quick-thinking boy then got on top of the car and started hitting the windshield with his feet until it broke through.

As he finally managed to open the doors and get the boy out of the car, Ben’s mother called the police who arrived at the scene in a matter of minutes.

Everyone felt relieved when they realized the two-year-old was fine. But if it wasn’t for Ben and his mom, things could have turned out for the worse.

The police tracked the mom down and questioned her regarding the incident.

The mother said how she believed she didn’t actually leave her child unattended as she though there was another adult there with him. But with the heat index reaching 116 degrees that day, there really was no space for ‘thinking.’ She had to be sure the boy wasn’t in any sort of danger before heading to that store.

As a result of her negligence, she was fined with $250 under Oklahoma’s “Forget Me Not” law of 2008. The law clearly states it’s forbidden for young children and vulnerable adults to be left in vehicles unattended.

The boy was allowed to go home with his mother but social services would further investigate whether that was a one time incident and would make sure the mother keeps closer eye on her kid. We hope she learned her lesson!

You can take a look at the whole story in the video below.

Deaf mom left in tears after being denied service at a Burger King drive-thru

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Monica Pop
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Living with an impairment can be challenging. Unfortunately, people nowadays are not that considerate towards those who cope with certain disability. A woman named Rachel Hollis, who is hearing-impaired, experienced humans’ lack of empathy first hand when she tried to get some food at a Burger King drive-thru in Oklahoma.

Rachel typed her order out on her phone and handed it to the employee. But instead of getting what she ordered, she was given a piece of paper with something written on it.

At that moment, she felt so humiliated that she could barely hold her tears back.

The employee was looking at her with aversion and instead of serving her, he slammed the window and started yelling.

Rachel somehow knew things would turn for the worst so she hit the record button on her phone.

Handling her the note that said, “I can’t do a full order at the window. It’s too busy,” that rude server expected from Rachel to just leave. But as she stayed where she was, he told her to come inside and then called the police.

Completely unaware of what she did wrong, this mother was left overwhelmed.

She didn’t want to show any weakness in front of that rude person so she did her best not to cry, but once she left the place, she just couldn’t stop her tears from rolling down her face.

“I was very upset, I was crying, I was tired. I’m tired of discrimination,” she explained. “I’ve never experienced anything like that, for someone to call the police. That’s crazy, it just doesn’t seem right,” she told KFOR.

Later, after the public learned of the incident, Burger King said in a statement for KFOR that they fired the employee.

“All guests should be treated with respect and provided with a high level of service at our restaurants. The restaurant owner has reached out to the guest and her family to apologize, the employee was terminated and all employees at the location will undergo additional sensitivity training to ensure our customers always feel welcomed.”

We can never understand those people who enjoy hurting and humiliating others. We are glad that rude employee got sacked, because that’s exactly what he deserved.

Little boy holds hand of a crying classmate

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Monica Pop
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First day of school can be either a cheerful or a scary experience. Being surrounded by so many new, unfamiliar faces can cause distress at young children who are starting a new chapter of their life. But it’s especially challenging for kids with autism who are not as outgoing as the rest of their peers.

Connor Crites is an 8-year-old boy from Kansas who found it hard to blend with his schoolmates on his first day of school. He’s now a student in the second grade of Minneha Elementary School in Wichita, Kansas. Starting the new year, Connor couldn’t help by feel terrified of the new surrounding, so instead of running around in excitement, he moved into a quiet corner and began to cry.

And as the rest of the students didn’t even notice the boy in distress because they were pretty much busy minding their own business, one very special boy took a notice of Connor and stepped in.

Thinking Connor might be in need of a friend, Christian took his hand and the two entered the school building together.

Seeing such a young boy showing compassion for a peer he’s never met before was the cutest thing ever. Luckily, Christian’s mom, Courtney Moore, saw what her son did and took a picture of the boys holding hands.

“I saw him on the ground with Connor as Connor was crying in the corner and he was consoling him. He grabs his hand and walks him to the front door.

We waited until the bell rang and he walked him inside of the school. The rest is history. They have an inseparable bond,” Moore told KAKE-TV.

After she shared the cute photo on the social media, lots of people praised Christian for the kindness he showed to Connor. Among those people was Connor’s mother herself.

“I fear every day that someone is going to laugh at him because he doesn’t speak correctly, or laugh at him because he doesn’t sit still or because he jumps up and down and flaps his hands,” Crites told to KAKE-TV.

It’s truly amazing and inspiring to know that there are young kids like Christian who know how to help someone in need.

It’s true when they say that even a single act of kindness can go a long way.

Remains of missing fallen soldier from Korean War returned home, airline’s response is tear-jerking

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Monica Pop
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The remains of a soldier who took part in the Korean War have been found 63 years after he’d gone missing. The sacrifice he made for this country has been greeted by the Honor Guard of the Delta Air Lines. They gathered at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia and paid tribute to the fallen soldier.

In another, smaller casket, were bone fragments of another soldier whose body was already buried. Both caskets were covered in U.S Flags.

The video has touched many Americans who are aware of the sacrifice soldiers do for the well-being of our land and its people.

When you enjoy the comfort of your home during holidays and family gatherings, think of those people in the military who don’t get to see their loved ones in months, or even years. And they do all that so that ordinary citizens like you and I could sleep peacefully at night.

The heartbreaking scene shows members of the Delta Honor Guard receiving the caskets, lowering the flags, and reading a prayer for those who lost their life during the war.

Country music star Vince Gill told to not mention Jesus – his response causes a standing ovation

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Monica Pop
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When Vince Gill first appeared on the music scene as a part of the country rock band Pure Prairie League back in 1979, it was certain he would last. He makes the crowds cheer in excitement any time he lets his powerful vocal loose and his performances are truly one of a kind.

With more than 20 albums under his belt, Gill steals the hearts of people from all over the country. Recently, this talented musician, who is also a devoted Christian, incorporated more gospel music into his appearances, and people seem to love it.

The audience was thrilled to have him perform at the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville Tennessee because they knew he was about to prepare a show to remember.

But, the bosses told him he should stay away from his religious songs and avoid singing anything about Jesus.

Gill could have appear on that stage and do what he was told, but instead, he opted to listen to his instinct and did something truly memorable that had everyone on their feet.

Soon, the powerful and touching melody and lyrics of “Why Me Lord” could be heard filling the place. The song that was initially performed and recorded by Kris Kristofferson in 1972 and Gill’s vocal skills did magic.

He got a standing ovations and the video of the performance was quickly shared all over the Internet.

We all praise Gill for staying true to his faith and we thank him for the great music he has given to us over the years.

Grandpa Falls Asleep On Top Of A Woman’s Phone, Then Hilarity Ensues

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Monica Pop
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Just hearing the name Mrs. Brown’s Boys puts a huge grin on my face, that’s how much I enjoy watching this hilarious sitcom. Irishman Brendan O’Carroll who is the creator and the producer of the show and who’s playing the role of Mrs. Brown himself has really done a remarkable job making millions of people from all around the world laughing in hysterics.

The clip below is one of the best you’ve ever seen. This time, Mrs. Brown is cooking up a trouble again and it involves one of the female characters named Hilary. The poor woman returns for her phone, but realizes Granddad has fallen asleep on it. Seeing how she struggles finding a way taking it from under the old man’s bottom, Mrs. Brown gives her a call and waits to see how Hilary would react. What comes next ensues hilarity.

Make sure you watch the epic scene below.

Baby born at 24 weeks weighing only a pound just celebrated her first birthday

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Monica Pop
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Baby Amina who was born 16 weeks prematurely weighing only one pound, 10 ounces is celebrated as God’s miracle. Her mommy, Taylor Dobson said how her little bundle of joy had a heart defect and a brain bleed and no one believed she would survive. But sweet Amina proved everyone wrong, as no matter how tiny, she never stopped fighting for her life.

After spending 10 weeks at the hospital, Anima could finally go home with her parents. During the stay there, doctors used something unusual to keep her warm and safe. No matter how strange and unusual it sounds, that thing was a sandwich bag. This wasn’t the first time, however, for this kitchen utility to be used for helping premature babies.

“The night before Amina was born, I was admitted to the lanour ward and told that I was having contractions, but that they would try to stop them by using magnesium for the next 24 hours,” Taylor told The Sun. 

“They assured me that I should stop the labour process from happening. I was admitted around 5 p.m and my contractions kept getting closer and closer all night long. By 9 a.m my doctor came in and did an ultrasound of Amina saying that she was actually kicking herself out of my cervix. 

They told me I had an infection and that she needed to be delivered via an emergency C-section immediately or she was at risk of catching it too.”

The moment Amina was born, the doctors took her into NICY and hooked her up to breathing tubes. As the baby was taken away from Taylor, the only thing she prayed for was for that little girl to stay alive.

“She was placed in the plastic sandwich bag to keep her warm because it helps mimic the mum’s womb,” Dobson explained. 

Taylor was able to take her sweet daughter into her hands on the fourth day, and that was the most amazing feeling ever.

“Amina spent five days intubated with a ventilator before moving to a CPAP breathing machine. After she was on CPAP, I was able to hold her and do skin-to-skin every day.

I would make sure I came to the hospital at least two, sometimes three or four times a day. Amina did amazingly well in her first few days – they call it the ‘honeymoon stage’ where things can appear really good, then go bad.”

Luckily, the defects that she had at birth, a valve in the heart and a brain bleed, healed on their own.

The moment she was discharged from hospital, Amina weighted 3 pounds.

Once home, the little girl’s condition improved with each passing day.

“Since she’s been home, she has thrived in every single way possible” Dobson said. “Amina no longer needs to see a cardiologist, optimologist, or any speaciality doctor. She’s now one and as healthy as can be.”

Sweet Amina, we congratulate you on your birthday and wish you all the best life brings. Happy first year of your life and many more to come!

17 Useful Parenting Life Hacks All Moms And Dads Need Urgently

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Monica Pop
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Every new parent needs a bit of help every now and then. Honestly, the excitement that comes with the welcoming of that bundle of joy can easily die down once the mommy and the daddy figure out that their responsibilities just build up.

Well, sorry to disappoint you, but taking care of a baby consists of a lot more than changing a diaper and feeding it. And if you think things get easier over time, you are wrong.

But no matter how hard it looks to bring a child up, their presence in your life is worth all the struggles.

In case you are a new parent, these useful and creative hacks will definitely come in handy the next time you face a problem.

Check them out below!

1. In case you fear that your little one may injure its tiny head, this is one of the ways you can prevent it from happening.

2. Babies love using the walker and they enjoy getting into walls and other people, so in case you want to protect both just use pool noodles.

3. Feeding two babies at the same time hands-free. Clever, isn’t it?

4. For a reason known to them only, babies find putting their tiny fingers into sockets appealing. Prevent them from doing that by using a lid from baby wipes as a cover.

5. Keeping your kids entertained during long flights can be a hard task to pull, but using some stickers that they can put on the windows can do the trick.

6. Sometimes keeping your belongings in a diaper that you know your kids won’t get close to is a really clever idea.

7. With a bit of inspiration, your curtain shower can be turned into your kids’ tiny, private pool.

8. Wax warmers heated under the sun can help you get rid of the unpleasant smell from your car’s interior.

9. Sticking each type of band-aid outside the Ziploc baggies can save you and your kids from checking each of them one by one.

10. Cutting the watermelon into sticks is something your kids will love for sure.

11. Heating up multiple plates in the microwave using this trick has never been easier.

12. As kids love opening and closing doors, they can easily have their fingers hurt. Using pool noodles can help you prevent that from happening.

13. Stuffing a marshmallow in the bottom of the cone will prevent dripping when the ice-cream melts.

14. If you want to keep your little one warm while sleeping, warm-up sack of rice and place it next to it.

15. A rubber glove stuffed with rice can give your baby a feeling that you are close to them. This will prevent them from waking up all the time.

16. Rewarding your kids when they behave well is a great way of motivating them to keep up the good work. This is how you can do it.

17. You can make a simple, yet comfortable bed for your little children by sewing 4 pillows into one.

These tricks may turn out very useful so make sure you save them for when you’ll need them.

You can share them with new parents and make their life a bit easier. I’m sure they’ll appreciate it.

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