Some people dream of having a child their whole life but don’t get to experience the joy of being parents, while others who are blessed with that gift refuse to take care of their bundles of joy and even dump them as a piece of furniture that has served its purpose. The latter definitely don’t deserve to be called parents, but monsters.
A group of women from Curitiba, in the southern Brazilian state of Parana, were taking a walk when they heard strange noises coming from a bush. They were certain someone dumped newborn puppies there, but when they took a closer look, they were shocked to see two newborn babies.
The women called the police, and the twins, whose umbilical cords were still attached, were transferred to the nearest hospital. Tamara Ribeiro, one of the women who found the baby girls spoke to the Mirror and said, “I thought they were a dog and when I looked at them I realized they were two babies.”
The girls were in a good condition but stayed at the hospital for some time just to get strong enough before being put up for adoption.
Tamara and her friends named the babies Eloa, which means “God,” and Heloisa, which means “Warrior Woman,” because as they said, the sweet newborns were real miracles who managed to survive even though they were less than a day old when they were cruelly abandoned.
We are very thankful the cute babies were found just in time to be given a new lease on life and we hope they will have amazing lives in the future with families that will love them unconditionally.
A tragic incident took place on Friday when an 8-year-old Mikayla Pickett was shot in the head with a bullet.
She was attending a birthday party which 62-year-old Willie Walker organized for his grandson in their backyard in Akron, Ohio. As the guests were having fun celebrating, the party was interrupted by four people, still not identified, who started shooting with guns for no reason.
Mikayla was rushed to the Akron Children’s Hospital where she passed away.
Mikayla Pickett died at Akron General Hospital after medics rushed her from a home in the city’s Sherbondy Hill neighborhood, according to police. https://t.co/ypIM4g2Wfr
Speaking of the tragedy, Walker told Beacon Journal, “All hell broke out. I don’t know what the hell happened.”
One of the neighbors, who didn’t want her name to be revealed, said she heard the gunshots and only after she felt it was safe, she looked out of the window expecting bodies on the ground. Windows from some of the neighboring houses were damaged. She added how she found multiple shell casings in her driveway the previous week and said how this wasn’t the first time for shootings like this to take place in the neighborhood.
“I don’t think it was purposely intended for my child. I think it was just these kids with these guns just running wild in the community with guns.”
From the beginning of 2020, this is 31st murder that police is investigating. They are urging people to come forward with any information that would help them identify and track Mikayla’s killers down. Call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip or call the Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-COPS. Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637.
A 10-year-old girl from Florida who was looking forward to seeing her teacher and friends again during the first Zoom class for this years was left in shock as she witnessed her mother being murdered. The teacher and the girl’s classmates who attended the meeting witnessed the whole thing as they watched in horror.
The mother, 32-year-old Maribel Rosado Morales got into a row with her ex-boyfriend, 27-year-old Donald J. Williams, over some video. As the two argued, he pulled a gun and shot Morales who was taken to a hospital where she died.
The tragedy took place at 8 in the morning, on Tuesday, August 11. There were six children in the house at the moment of the shooting.
Soon after the incident, Williams was taken into custody with the charges of first-degree murder.
The teacher at Warfield Elementary School witnessed the murder. In a press conference on Tuesday, August 11, William Snyder, Martin County Sheriff said, “The teacher’s online — I’ve never done a Zoom with children, so I’m picturing there’s other children on — and the teacher can see the children. The teacher said she heard a commotion, heard profanity.”
“Realized there was some type of domestic altercation. Still could see the child that’s online. The teacher said she mutes her button so nobody has to hear it and then she sees the 10-year-old put her hands up to her ears,” he continued.
“Almost immediately after the child put her hands up to her ears, the computer screen went blank. We know the computer was hit with a projectile,” he added.
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Morales’ fiancé was with her on the phone when she told him Williams entered her place. He told her to call the police, but things escalated quickly. “Why? She didn’t do nothing. Why? She didn’t deserve it. I wasn’t there to save her. I wasn’t there,” he said.
According to reports, Morales was shot multiple times and none of her four children nor two of their cousins present sustained any physical injuries, but the scene of their mother an aunt being killed before their eyes will probably stay with them for a very long time.
The spokesperson of Martin County School District expressed condolences on the behalf of the school.
“Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family and children who were witnesses to this heartbreaking and senseless tragedy. The incident is still under active investigation by law enforcement, and we will continue to respect the privacy of the teacher and our students,” he was reported saying, according to NBC.
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Relatives and friends of the family set up a GoFundMe page that would help the kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. We hope they would be able to overcome this tragedy with time, as for their mother’s killer, we hope he rots in Hell.
When Peter Falk was in his 20s, he was a restless young man who showed interest in joining in a community theater group. Who knew that this decision would later lead for this man to portray the character of one of the most famous TV detectives, Columbo.
Throughout the years, Falk played many roles in different movies and on stage, but somehow, he would remain a synonym of the cigar-chomping detective wearing a raincoat and solving cases and mysteries thanks to his wisdom. Well, the wisdom of his wife, who never really showed on screen, as well.
He later played the role of the vicious killer Abe Reles in Murder, Inc and starred along with Bette Davis in Pocketful of Miracles.
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Sadly, this Emmy-awarded and Oscar-nominated actor passed away in 2011. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease but the reason of his passing were complications due to pneumonia.
When he was just three years old, Falk had cancer and lost his eye as a result of that. It was the reason why he was told by many at the beginning of his acting career not to expect much. However, he proved everyone wrong and made a name for himself.
Doctor Stephen Read who treated Falk throughout the years shared some heart-breaking news with the fans. He said that due to the Alzheimer’s, Falk had hard times remembering he played the famous detective Columbo.
Take a look at a scene from the famous series below and share it with fans.
A soldier named Robert Gabbert learned that his girlfriend from Hell did the most outrageous thing while he was deployed. Believe it or not, she sold his dog of many years, Baxter, on Craigslist.
Robert couldn’t believe his best friend now belonged to someone else. Of course, he was determined to do all in his power to get him back, but things didn’t really go as smooth as planed.
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The thing was that the family that bought Baxter got too attached to him, especially the kids. So, they didn’t plan on returning him to his rightful owner.
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Thankfully, with the help of the social media, they eventually changed their mind and realized that Baxter belonged to Robert. Namely, the word of what happened to Robert spread around and more and more people stood by his side, asking for him and Baxter to be reunited.
“I think the people that bought the dog read the stories and felt bad,” said Robert’s dad, Mr. Gabbert.
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“I guess, there’s been so many people supporting Robbie, that the family came forward with the dog and they’re going to return it,” he added.
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Robert was over the moon when he learned his pal would be home again.
This soldier’s Facebook page is full of cute photos of him and Baxter hanging around and sharing precious moments together. That was one of the reasons why people wanted for them to be together again, so that they can enjoy their days as they used to.
The good thing is that the family who bought and later returned Baxter will get to choose another dog and Mr. Gabbert is paying for it. It’s his way to thank them for doing the right thing.
“I do feel bad for them. They bought him and didn’t know that he wasn’t hers to sell. The kids should have a dog,” he said.
We don’t know what happened to the girlfriend who created this whole mass, but we hope she’s no longer part of Robert’s life.
Every parent’s dream is their children to be successful and many wish for them to take into their footsteps, especially is they are successful at what they do themselves.
George Strait has a lot to be proud of. He has an impressive career as a country music singer, songwriter, actor, and a music producer whose passion is team roping. The “King of Country” is one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time.
Strait’s son, George Harvey Strait Jr. (aka Bubba), is making his dad very proud as it looks these two are like two peas in a pod not only when it comes to the great looks, but the character and the interests as well.
Bubba became a team roper and is very successful at what he does. He’s a team member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Back in 2004, Strait spoke of his son’s passion and profession and told The Team Roping Journal, “It’s the greatest feeling in the world to watch my son win a roping, or even to just watch him compete,” adding, “Bubba and I have been fortunate to win a couple of buckles together, and that, my friends, is the ultimate.”
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Bubba lives in Texas with his wife Tamara and their two children and he’s pursuing career in music thus following into his famous father’s footsteps. Besides being a singer on his own, Bubba has written songs for his dad in the past.
Take a look at these father and son performing “Arkansas Dave” which was written by Bubba side by side. Amazing!
Since it first aired back in 2006, one of our favorite shows, America’s Got Talent, has launched many talents who now have impressive careers.
When Sophie Fatu first took that stage, she was just 5 years old. And even being that young, she still managed to wow the audience and the whole country.
Not only her vocal abilities were pretty impressive, but the fact that she memorized the lyrics of the song “New York, New York,” by Frank Sinatra without making a single mistake was awe-inspiring.
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With her cute smile, blue eyes, and long wavy hair, Sophie stole the hearts of many. Simon even tried to “set her up” with her son Eric who had a crush on her.
After the show, sweet Sophie pursued a career in music and is now known as one of the most famous child jazz singers.
This time, she caught the attention of many once again after she posted a video of her and her mom performing “Shallow” from A Star is Born. Listening to the mesmerizing voices of this mother and daughter duo blend in perfection, it’s safe to say that the saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” is completely true for them. It looks like the talent for music runs in the genes of this family.
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From the way Sophie is looking at her mom, we can say she admires her and sees her as her role model. The video which was taken a year ago, when Sophie was 6 years old has been seen over 3.7 million times. Once you hear them belting the lyrics you’ll understand why.
When Sophie starts singing it’s like magic filling the air. And the moment mom Vicky joins, the experience is lifted to a whole new level. These two aren’t just adorable mother and daughter but a singing match made in Heaven.
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Vicky is from Russia and she’s pretty famous there as she’s a singer and a pianist player who started her career when she was around Sophie’s age.
Speaking to the Daily Press, Vicky said, “I was a little older than Sophie when my career started. I was discovered very early and I toured and traveled the world. I played for the Pope and the Queen of England and also won the World Piano Competition at the age of 13. It was a fun life.”
However, after she had her kids, she put her career on hold and dedicated her time to her family. But now that Sophie’s talent has been noticed by the world, Vicky’s career seems to be taking off again.
“I believe things happen for a reason and that there’s a right time for everything. Thanks to Sophie’s career taking off, that has led me into meeting my new manager and am back to performing and to claiming what was mine all those years ago,” Vicky added.
The good thing is that this isn’t the only joint performance between Vicky and her sweet daughter Sophie.
Listen to them perform in the video below and enjoy. And yes, don’t forget to share this with your friends.
Human mind is incredible and works in unique ways. That is why different people perceive same things in a different manner. Most times, the question isn’t whether something is right or wrong, but it’s all about how we see the world around us.
If you want to better understand what I am talking about just think of the time when basically the whole world was divided about the black and blue dress, or should I say it was white and gold?
Well, this time another photo is causing a stir among Internet users. Some people claim what they see on the photo below is a beach during a quiet night and waves lapping at the shore, while others say it’s just a part of a damaged car door. So which group do you belong to? The former or the latter?
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Some people say they see both at the same time. But did you know that scientists claim what you see can tell a lot about your character?
Apparently, if you see a beach then you are a creative person with artistic traits, and if you see a car door then you are more practical minded.
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Now, for those of you who are creative, sorry to disappoint you but this photo features a damaged car door.
The interesting thing is that the original tweet was retweeted 2,500 times and had a lot of likes and comments like the ones below.
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Creative people tend to see things in the ordinary objects. Has it ever happened to you to find incredible shapes in the clouds? If yes, you are a creative soul.
If you liked this optical illusion take a look at some more. These really play games with your brains.
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A human skull or a ship? Or maybe both?
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Do these two have superpowers? Or your brain is messing with you?
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Defying gravity? Or the floor on the photo isn’t really what it looks like?
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Probably one of my favorite optical illusions, those involving talented artists and some face paint.
If you found this intriguing and fun make sure you share it with your friends and test their perception and ‘vision.’
Arlene Nickless had a hard time make ends meet after her husband Tim passed away and left her to take care of their three sons all by herself.
Tim worked as a critical care nurse but contracted hepatitis C from a patient and died as a result of the disease.
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After a long period of struggling, it looked like this widow’s dream finally came true after her friends and neighbors entered her onto the reality TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Arlene was over the moon. Her kids were about to get the home they always deserved to live in and which their mom couldn’t afford to give them.
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After the renovation was over, Arlene’s home looked awesome. It was a place everyone would like to be staying in. However, with the renovation came financial problems. Namely, over the course of nine years, property taxes tripled and this mom who already had a hard time keeping on top of her finances was now unable to pay them on time.
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Arlene tried contacting the mortgage company and plead them to work out a payment schedule that would fit her, but she was given a silent treatment.
Sadly, that meant that Arlene and her children had to leave their home. An eviction notice came in to her mail and it was the end of it. Her friends and neighbors who helped her with the renovation couldn’t believe what was happening.
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The family rushed to pack up all their belongings before the sheriff came on the eviction day, otherwise, they would be forced to leave anything unpacked behind.
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Arlene’s story spread around like a wildfire and has been seen by over 7 million people who agree that what happened to this poor mother speaks of the flaws of the American systems.
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Was it really possible for the mortgage company to refuse to step in for Arlene only because they wanted her house? Most people agree the answer to this question is a resounding yes. What country do we live in when a struggling single mother with three children is left on the street?
Take a look at Arlene’s full story in the video below? What do you think of it?
Owners who neglect and abandon their pets without a touch of remorse deserve a special place in Hell.
Footage from a home near the Vacouver Park, in Portland, Oregon, shows a cruel scene of a woman abandoning her Golden Lab in the most inhumane manner possible. She could be seen getting out of her Tesla car and taking the leash off of the dog before they go into the woods. Moments later, the woman gets back running, gets in the car, and drives off.
The dog runs after her but she’s already gone.
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The footage was shared by a woman named Alyssa Ott who checked her home’s security camera after she was told by some of the neighbors that someone was lingering around her property for a long period of time.
“I was like, ‘I think this lady is leaving her dog down here,’” Alyssa said. “I saw her take the leash off and throw it back in the car.”
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After the incident took place, the confused dog who had no idea why he was left behind and probably kept wondering where his owner was was taken in by the shelter I Paw’d It Forward.
Kerilyn Jakubs who runs the shelter said that after the story of the abandoned dog spread around, they received plenty of calls from people who wanted to adopt him. The sweet dog, however, won’t be put up for adoption until the investigation is ongoing.
Hopefully, the cruel woman would be identified and tracked down as soon as possible. For the act she committed, she could be facing charges of animal cruelty.
Below is the footage of the cruel act of abandonment.
The name of Sam Elliott is likely to remind you of a fearless cowboy. Throughout the years, this actor played many roles and earned many nominations including an Academy Award nomination, two Golden Globe Award nominations and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
From his days in the TV series The Sacketts, to his comedic turn on Netflix’s The Ranch and his role in A Star is Born, Elliott’s career of over 50 years is truly impressive.
All his roles portrayed him as a tough guy, and he now speaks of the male role models in his life in an interview that touched many fans.
Elliott opened up about his life and said how all he learned about life and work ethics he learned it from his dad. He describes his father as the person who influenced his life the most. Sadly, he passed away at the age of 54, when Elliott was 18.
Elliott knows that his dad would be proud of the man he turned, and we totally agree.
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“I can only speak of the men that were in my life and that was my dad and his friends,” Elliott said, “Those are the men that I grew up going fishing and, you know, spending time with.”
He believed the values these men lived by was what he needed to possess as well and he did all he could to be like them.
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Elliott and his dad were very close, but he confessed how his old man never believed Elliott would get anywhere as an actor, not because he didn’t believe in his son and his qualities, but because he wasn’t a fan of acting.
“My dad died thinking I was a total idiot for wanting to be an actor,” Elliott said laughing, “He said ‘you got a snowball’s chance in hell having a f*#king career in that tomb.’”
Sadly, he didn’t get to witness his son’s huge success.
A shocking video shows a careless mother and her boyfriend abandoning her daughter in the middle of the street.
The 6-year-old girl named Emma was in distress and had no idea what to do or where to go. Luckily, she was noticed by a woman named Mishka Peart who was getting home after she had finished her workout. Mishka said how she never works out in the morning, but that day she did, and it feels as though she was supposed to find this girl and help her.
The cruel abandonment took place at 140th Ave. from Springfield Blvd.
When Mishka saw Emma, the girl had a bag with some stuff in and another garbage bag. When Mishka approached and asked her what she was doing there all alone and where she was going, the girl started crying and said she had no idea and added, “I don’t know. They drove off and left me.”
Speaking to CBS New York, Mishka said of Emma, “She was very emotional and she was just scared.”
Emma’s mother, Patrice Chambers, and her boyfriend, Mark Pamphile, simply abandoned the girl. It can be seen on the footage how they throw her bags through the window and drive off while the girl is confused and waves at them to return.
New York Daily News reported of the incident and said that before the abandonment took place Pamphile left a voicemail to Emma’s father saying, “You better come get your daughter. Your daughter is in the street not sleeping nowhere. She is crying like a little b—-” while Emma could be heard crying in the background.
Mishka alerted the police about Emma and her mom and the boyfriend were tracked down in a matter of hours.
According to court documents, the reason why Emma was thrown on the street by Pamphile was that she wasn’t his kid. “These kids are a problem to me. This kid is her kid. This kid is not my kid, not my problem, not my responsibility,” he was reported saying.
The mother on the other hand said how she took Emma at her father’s place, not knowing there was a footage showing she wasn’t telling the truth.
A Long Island mom and her boyfriend tossed her 6-year-old daughter’s things out a car window before driving off, abandoning her, lawyers said.
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The girl’s father, Watson, said how he and Emma’s mom broke up around four years ago and he barely saw his daughter ever since. He added how Chambers never drove Emma at his place although he agreed to take her after they called him. He said he had a doorbell video to prove that Emma wasn’t with him that day.
Later, Chambers admitted she abandoned Emma and said she did it because she was frustrated.
The good thing is that Mishka found herself in the right place at the right time and stepped in for Emma. “I am just so confused as to how people can just leave their children on the street with garbage bags. I’m mindblown. I mean, I am like in total shock. It’s like God sent me and put me here ‘cuz I do not normally work out in the mornings. I’m still in shock,” this kind-hearted woman says.
Mishka Peart can’t fathom why the parents of a 6-year-old girl abandoned her on a Queens street with her clothing in bags.
“How does this happen?” said Peart, who found the girl and brought her to the authorities.
At the moment, Emma is under the care of child welfare services in Suffolk County who are planning to place her with a relative.
As for her cruel mother and her crazy boyfriend, they will both be charged with child abandonment and reckless endangerment. We hope the justice will be served and they will spend time behind bars for the ordeal they forced Emma to go through.
Owen Buell is a sweet toddler who suffers from neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that forms in certain types of nerve tissue. Sadly, that forced him to spend an extensive part of his life at the hospital.
A couple of days ago, Owen turned two, but he wasn’t able to celebrate his birthday in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family and the people who love him. The reason why were the looters who made it too dangerous for him to travel back home. Namely, he and his parents were staying at the local Ronald McDonald House, which provides comforting environment for sick children and their families.
The day prior to Owen’s big day, his mom Valerie Mitchell got a call from the nurse who told her the devastating news.
“Her exact words were, ‘I don’t know if you’ve seen the news yet, but they’re protesting or rioting outside Lurie Children’s, and we’re going to cancel all of the appointments today. I was crying. I was mad, extremely mad,” Valerie told CBSN Chicago.
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Luckily, Owen and his parents got home a day after his birthday and he still got to have a birthday party. The Chicago police department offered to escort the family home, making sure they are safe and sound.
The Ronald McDonald House is near the Lurie Children’s Hospital and a temporary home to around 30 families with sick children. On the night of the protests, all the people staying there were terribly frightened. The looters caused a mess, smashed windows, and gunfire shots could be heard.
“[They were] very concerned there was a lot of activity right in front of the house, people making choices that could put them at risk and put our families at risk, so the staff was frightened,” Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Lisa Mitchell told ABC7.
Owen’s relatives set up a GoFundMe page that would help the family financially because no one is certain how much more time the sweet boy would have to spend at the hospital.
There is also a Facebook page where the family keeps everyone updated about Owen’s condition. “Thank you everyone. We knew this journey would be long and difficult, we just didn’t know how difficult it could be when the world decides to throw in a few monkey wrenches,” the site says.
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We wish Owen a very happy birthday and many more to come. We hope he will end up winner in the battle with cancer and will have an amazing life. Stay strong Owen, you are a little hero.
As much as humans destroy the Earth and harm the animals living both on land and in the water, there are still people out there who fight for the rights of those who can’t speak for themselves.
The fact that the seas and oceans are full of debris and plastic is sad all by itself. Turtles, fish, whales, and a huge number of creatures die because they eat the plastic and all the garbage that ends in their homes.
A group of people were kayaking off the coast of Gran Canaria, Spain, when they spotted a creature swimming towards them. At first, they couldn’t say what it was, but soon, they realized it was a turtle in distress and in need of help. The poor soul was trapped in a fishing net which was tied around its neck and one of its front legs.
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One of the people rushed to take the turtle in his arms. After a couple of minutes, the sweet animal was free and the people who saved it were glad they could help.
Before returning it back into the water, its rescuer gave the turtle a gentle kiss on the head.
The video of the sweet rescue has been seen by nearly 2 million people who praise the kind humans for helping the turtle. “Lovely to see. Love the kiss on the head and the gentle care he takes. Beautiful. Thank you kind stranger!” one person wrote.
You can take a look at it in the video below. I’m sure you’ll want to share it with your friends.
Getting up at 3:30 am? It’s a big no, no for me. Well, for most people as well. But some people have to wake up at that time, like this family from Birmingham MI that owns a bagel factory.
Although they are used to starting the day that early, their dog Thor, who obviously isn’t an early riser, wants to sleep longer. When his dad wakes him up, he says no in the most adorable way possible. It’s not a surprise more than 21.5 million people have seen his grumpy, yet cute reaction.
Many people relate to his unwillingness to leave the comfy bed. One person wrote, “That kinda looks like me when I had to get up for school.” Another said, “To be fair, I’d make the same noises if you tried to get me up and out at three thirty in the morning.”
You will definitely want to see this and share it with your friends.
Some people would go above and beyond for the well-being of others, even if that means risking their own life along the way.
Tim Ebert was a father of three and a former marine considered by everyone who has ever met him a person with the biggest heart. Sadly, he lost his life on August 9th after he stepped in for a driver in distress while on the way to the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport where he worked as a air traffic controller.
The moment Tim noticed the stranded driver, he got out of his vehicle and headed to offer help, not knowing his life would end on that highway. Namely, as Tim was getting back to his car, he got hit by a truck.
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The news of his passing was received with shock by his family and friends.
Jack Doyle, Tim’s friend of many years, couldn’t believe what he was hearing when he got the call that morning.
“It’s such a tragic event, this guy was on his way into work, just doing the normal day routine, and happens to encounter somebody on the side of the road that needed help. And Tim got killed for doing that,” Doyle said.“We utilized him a lot in conflict resolution at work because he was such a nice, likeable guy.”
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This incredible man served in the U.S Marine Corps for 13 years and served as a Gunnery Sergeant at Air Station Beaufort.
Speaking of his friend, Doyle said, “He was a highly successful individual that we knew was going to keep the flying public safe, that we knew he was going to be looking out for the hardball characteristics on landing. It’s absolutely shattering, like we’re all devastated.”
Relatives of the family set up a GoFundMe page to cover the costs of the funeral and help his wife Lindsay and the kids.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 15, at Savannah Airport Recreation Center.
Tim was an amazing father and husband who will be deeply missed. He died a hero and will be remembered as someone who was always willing to step in for anyone in need of help. Our hearts go out to the grieving family. Please share this story in Tim’s honor.
5-year-old Cannon Hinnant from North Carolina died tragically after he was shot to death at point blank range while riding his bike around the neighborhood. The alleged killer is one of Cannon’s father’s neighbors, 25-year-old Darius Sessoms. At the time of the shooting, Cannon was together with his two sisters, aged 7 and 8, and his cousin, who witnessed the whole thing.
The reason behind this gruesome act is still unknown. Authorities arrested the killer and are trying to discover what made Sessoms kill an innocent boy. They, however, believe this wasn’t a random act, but there is a motive behind it.
Another witness, Doris Lybrand, said how she saw Sessoms approaching Cannon, and then placing the gun against his head and pulling the trigger. “My first reaction was he’s playing with the kids,” she said. “For a second, I thought, ‘That couldn’t happen.’ People don’t run across the street and kill kids.”
Lybrand rushed back into her house and called 911, but it was way too late for something to be done for the sweet boy.
Reports say how neighbors saw Cannon’s father, Austin, having dinner with the killer on Friday, one day before the shooting took place. Questioned about that, the father said how he invited Sessoms over after he saw him sitting all by himself in his car, looking like “he had a lot on his mind.” He further claimed he had no idea why the neighbor would kill his son. “There wasn’t anything between me and him, any bad blood whatsoever, for him to have a reason to do this,” Austin said, according to reports.
In the meantime, a family member named Christina Prezioso who set up a GoFundMe page wrote how the reason for the killing was that Cannon rode his bide in the killer’s yard.
“[A] sweet soul named Cannon Hinnant was taken from this world over a senseless act. A beautiful 5 year old baby boy riding his bicycle was shot by his neighbor point blank in Wilson NC.”
“One minute he is enjoying his life, the next it all ends because he rode into his neighbors yard. 5 years old guys!! Nothing prepares a parent for the loss of their child. No child should ever have their future stolen from them.”
Connan’s grieving mother, Bonny Waddell, said of her child that he had the biggest heart. “It’s devastating. No one should ever have to bury their child. No mother should have to go through this,” she told Wilson Times.
We pray for Cannon’s family to stay strong during these hard times and we hope justice would be served.
The tragic news of the death of a 23-year-old mother-to-be shook the whole country.
Yesenia Lisette Aguilar was in the 35th week of pregnancy when she lost her life after a 40-year-old woman who was believed to be under influence of alcohol lost control over her SUV and hit Aguilar who was walking on the sidewalk with her husband. Reports say that the vehicle mounted the curb and hit the expecting woman.
Her husband performed CPR while he was waiting for help to arrive, but sadly, Aguilar died after she was admitted to the hospital.
Yesenia Lisette Aguilar was 8 months pregnant when she was struck by a DUI suspect in Anaheim, police say. The 23-year-old was rushed to the hospital, where her baby girl was delivered by C-section. Aguilar died, while her newborn is in critical condition https://t.co/dHFsyraInZpic.twitter.com/b2jP6M1Z7a
Sgt. Shane Carringer of the Anaheim Police Department reported that the incident took place on 13th of August just after 7:30 p.m. on Katella Avenue, near Bayless Street. Further, the department said that the wrongdoer, identified as Courtney Pandolfi who has had two prior DUI arrests, could face murder charges.
The victim was identified as 23-year-old Yesenia Lisette Aguilar, who was expecting a baby girl. https://t.co/1cFEXSxgIJ
Aguilar’s baby girl was delivered through a C-section and is currently at the neonatal care unit where doctors are doing all in their power to save her life. Her condition has been listed critical.
The friends and the relatives of the family have started a GoFoundMe page that will help with the funeral. “We ask you keep Adalyn Rose ( Yesenias daughter) and her family in your prayers,” the page says.
We are deeply saddened by this tragic event. A young life was lost. We pray for the baby girl to pull through.
Nothing speaks friendship and loyalty like the bond between deployed military members and their dogs. These animals not only help during important missions and operations, but they keep the soldiers company too.
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Harvey Holt served in Iraq for a long time. There, he met the Belgian Malinois Jackson and the two became best friends right away. Holt couldn’t even imagine that this dog would save his life many times, not only during deployment, but later as well.
During their second day in Iraq, Holt and Jackson were on a mission to do a quick sweep of a school outside Baqubah, some 30 miles north of Baghdad. “We went in and we started searching for weapons caches, explosives, anything that military working dog Jackson would find or any insurgents it might be hiding in the building,” Holt told the Fox series “Hero Dogs.”
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Jackson sniffed out a cache of machine guns and bomb-making materials, and as the two headed to the parked trailers, Jackson prevented Holt from making a move. It was then that the Sergeant noticed a tripwire.
“Jackson came up to a trailer and then stopped. I almost tripped over him for a second, but he stopped me from going forward,” Holt said. “At the end of that tripwire were three mortar rounds. The IED would have went off and probably killed me and the three other members of the Army that was with me that day.”
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This was just the first time that Jackson stepped in for his handler in the right time to save his life.
Years passed by, and Jackson and Holt were each other’s support during each day. But then the time came for Holt to retire. As for Jackson, he still had a lot to offer to the military and stayed in Iraq for seven more years.
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Holt said how he has never cried in his life, except when he had to leave his furry pal behind. He was so sad that he and Jackson would separate that he took his leash and his collar to keep them close.
Once he returned home to the United States, Holt started experiencing panic attacks, but this time, his friend wasn’t by his side to keep him company and be there for him during his hard times.
Seven years after they said goodbye to one another, Holt got a call that would change his life. As it turned out, Jackson was about to retire and the forces were putting him up for adoption. This was enough for Holt to know that Jackson’s place was next to his side.
Thanks to Holt’s friends and members of the Bloomfield, Indiana community where Holt lives, Jackson could get to the States and into his new home. The reunion took place in Washington D.C. and it was one of the most emotional things most people ever witnessed. The story of Holt and Jackson spread around the country and many were thrilled for the happy ending.
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Sadly, on November of 2014, just 8 months after the reunion, Jackson got ill and passed away. That broke Holt’s heart, but at least he knew his friend spent his last days knowing he was loved and cared for just like back in the old days when the two undertook many missions together.
After the sad news of Jackson’s passing spread, Holt received over 14,000 condolences from people from all over the country.
“The first time they gave me the leash I looked down and said what am I going to do with him. But the first time he turned around and looked up at me and I saw into his copper eyes, I fell in love with him.”
Jackson played a very important role in Holt’s life. He wasn’t only his friend, but an important part of the family.
Holt, who is currently battling lung cancer, speaks of his relationship with Jackson in a touching interview. Take a look at it below.
The question of whether or not vaccines are good or bad is causing a stir among the public in the recent years. Those who believe in the benefits of the vaccines on one side, and the anti vaxxers on the other, both having their reasons to believe in what they chose to be best for them and their families.
A mother from Queensland, Australia, named Kayley Burke is sharing the story of how bad her son’s condition was after he got chickenpox but was way too young to get the shot.
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It wasn’t just 11-month-old Elijah who caught the chickenpox, but Burke and her older son Kaliah who was already vaccinated too. And although these two suffered pain and itching, their situation wasn’t at all as severe as that of Elijah who became very ill.
Burke blamed parents who refuse to vaccinate their children for what happened to her son.
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She took to Facebook to raise awareness of the importance of vaccination and wrote, “Vaccinate your kids people. The pictures below show you exactly why. Our poor baby boy who is too young to be immunised has caught the chickenpox. It has almost been a week since they showed up.”
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“Kaliah and myself also have the chickenpox. Fortunately since Kaliah hasn’t long been immunised she has a few spots and blisters but is well in herself. Think about the risk you are putting on other helpless kids that are too young or who actually can’t be vaccinated,” the worried mom added.
Speaking to Sunshine Coast Dail, Burke said that she felt awful and helpless looking at her son struggling with the chickenpox and urged parents to think about the importance of getting their kids vaccinated.
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Eventually, sweet Elijah got better, but he went though something that could be easily avoided according to his mother.
What are your thoughts on this issue? Are you for or against vaccination? Tell us in the comments section below.
Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest members of the oceanic dolphin family. They have a distinctive looks, black-and-white coloration, large dorsal fin and a sleek, streamlined body, and their intelligence makes them incredible predators. Orcas are capable of killing sea lions and great white sharks, but this time, a sweet otter was about to end up in one of these orca’s stomach if it wasn’t for a boat that was floating in the middle of the game of “cat and mouse.”
The encounter of life and death took place in Halibut Cove, Alaska, while John Dornellas was enjoying the day on his boat. He then witnessed the incredible incident of the killer whale trying to catch the otter who jumped on the boat in order to save its life.
Dornellas couldn’t believe what he was seeing. While the scared animal clung to the transom of the boat, the predator swam around unwilling to let go of the prey.
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Once the video was shared online, it caught the attention of many. Speaking of the experience with T&T Creative Media, Dornellas said, “A game of cat-and-mouse followed, with the otter hopping back into the water in an attempt to get away, only for the orca to chase it back up again three or four times.”
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Dornellas decided not to move his boat in fear of hurting either of the animals. Captain Chantrelle Major, who was on the boat next to Dornellas’ filmed the whole thing as well.
They both agree this is something we don’t get to see every day. Isn’t nature amazing all by itself?
Dornellas explained that after the orca swam away, he started up his boat. The otter jumped off when it felt the danger was no longer near.
This video is definitely something you don’t want to miss. Check it out below.
Nothing really compares with the pain of losing a child, and in those moments of unspeakable distress, the last thing grieving mothers should hear is how everything is going to be fine, because it never is, and the sorrow doesn’t go away even after so much time.
Rachel Whalen gave birth to a stillborn baby, and that’s when her world collapsed. But this brave mother gathered courage to speak up about the most sensitive topic we all tend to avoid.
She says how she managed to go through her ordeal with the help of the nurses from the hospital where she delivered her baby. These caring and compassionate women provided Rachel with hope during the rough times she was trying to endure.
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Simply saying “I am sorry for you loss” is never enough.
What truly helps grieving parents in moments like this are the constant care and support. What nurses did for Rachel was exactly that, all the little things they did added up to more than the sum of its parts. She was thankful for their support and wanted them to know how much she appreciated what they did for her, so she wrote a letter on her Facebook page saying:
“To the nurses, Thank you for saving me. Your skills and your knowledge saved me from following my daughter into death, but it was your compassion that guided me back towards life. The humanity you demonstrated is what brought me back into life; you made it possible to think about living after death. For this, I owe you my love and deepest gratitude. Thank you to the nurses who always made sure my husband had enough pillows when he had to stay in my hospital room. And thank you to the nurses who let him sneak popsicles from the freezer. You recognized that this was an experience for him and that he also needed your care.”
Rachel wants to highlight that although doctors are those who help keep patients physically alive, the nurses have even more important job, that of keeping the patient’s spirit up, and not letting them fall into depression. In situations like Rachel’s, nurses are also aware that the father is experiencing the same pain.
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The nurses at the hospital were her guides and escorts, literally taking her to to exactly where she needed to be so that her own life could be saved.
“Thank you to the nurse who came with me when they rushed me to the ICU from Labor & Delivery. Thank you for being my advocate when I couldn’t speak up because I was too busy fighting for my life. I’m not sure I would have lived to see my daughter if you hadn’t been there. Thank you to the nurse who taught me how to fill my bra with ice packs when I needed to suppress my milk after my daughter was stillborn. I also want to thank you for holding me as I wept at the burden I could not release. Your embrace did nothing to lighten the heaviness in my breasts, but you brought a glimmer of light into my very dark world. Thank you to the nurse in the ICU who came in to clean me up after my daughter died. Thank you for taking the time to help me wash my face and brush my hair. I can still sense how it felt to have you smooth my hair back into a ponytail, it was a touch that wasn’t a poke or a prod. It was a gesture.”
In the time when you feel like your whole world turns upside down, the nurses make sure you move on. Their kind gestures and their courage to speak to a mother about her deceased child and even calling it by name means they acknowledge that the little soul is never dead in the heart of the parents.
“Thank you to the nurse who crouched by my bedside and asked me about Dorothy. Thank you for knowing how important it was for her to be real even though she was gone. I will never forget the way you leaned in, just like we were friends, and asked: ‘Do you want to tell me about her?’ Thank you to the nurse who dressed my baby and took her picture. Thank you for making sure her hat didn’t cover her eyes and that her hands were positioned so gracefully. That picture means the world to us. Thank you to the nurses who took the time to read my chart before shift change. I want to thank you for learning our names and learning the name of our daughter before you walked into my room. It meant so much to hear our names spoken together. It made us feel like a family.”
The only thing that can help mothers like Rachel during their darkest hour is the admission and the acceptance that what they are going through is real and allowing them to take the time to grieve.
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“Thank you to the nurse who slipped quietly into my room on my first night without Dorothy so that you could hold my hand. Thank you for whispering to me your story about your own child who was born still. Thank you for being the first person to lead me out of the isolation one feels after losing a child. Your presence felt too good to be true. I’m still not convinced I didn’t dream you up just, so I could make it through that first lonely night. Finally, I want to thank the nurses who saw me through my pregnancy with Dorothy’s little sister. Even after Frances came into the world, you never forgot that someone came before her. You knew that the birth of Frances did not make me a first-time mother. It made me a mother of two.”
Rachel signed the letter, “Gratefully, The One You Brought Back.”
Please share this story with your family and friends to help them learn how to treat bereaved parents.
We often speak of the importance of family in the life of a person, but let’s take a second and ask ourselves, what family really is? Is it the people we are related by blood, or the people we can rely on when we feel down and feel like our world is collapsing? I would say the latter, and the story of Brooke O’Briant says the same.
Brooke shared a story with Love What Matters and spoke how she stepped in for the role of a daughter for an elderly man named Mr. Nathaniel Hudson. Namely, Brooke does the marketing at North River Village Assisted Living and on 21st of December 2018 she was asked to go and pick Mr. Hudson up and bring him to the facility so that he could check it out. There, she noticed how tiny this man’s apartment was and something told her that she should never leave this elderly’s side.
The day at the facility was a fun one. Mr. Hudson saw his potential new home and the two even attended a Christmas party where they danced together.
But in next couple of days, Mr. Hudson’s health deteriorated and he was admitted at the hospital where he stayed for a while. Then, on April 5, 2019, Mr. Hudson finally arrived at the facility where Brooke worked.
“I felt so good knowing he was in a safe, clean place with three meals a day, nurses making sure he took his medications, and new friendships to lift his spirits. Over the following 12 months, Mr. Hudson and I became close buddies. He didn’t have any family in the picture, so I gladly stepped up to be a daughter to him.”
Brooke helped Mr. Hudson with a lot of things such as his mail, his errands, doctor’s appointments, dry cleaning bills, and a lot more. She said that this man became a part of her family.
“He went to church with my family and was around my kiddos many times. He proudly told everyone he saw at church that day that I was his daughter. It melted my heart. I was so proud to hold onto his arm throughout worship and the sermon. He danced at his seat that day and everyone around him enjoyed it.”
Unfortunately, at the beginning of 2020, Mr. Hudson started feeling very ill and was soon diagnosed with cancer. That broke Brooke’s heart who loved him as his father. Mr. Hudson loved her back and he didn’t want to make any decisions without her.
“During a hospital stay the staff started asking him questions about nursing homes and end of life care and he said, ‘I’m not making any decisions without Brooke.’ In another nurse’s note, he said, ‘Brooke is my everything.’ Since Mr. Hudson had officially discharged from the facility and was going to a nursing home, he made me his power of attorney. I was honored and humbled to represent him.”
In April, Mr. Hudson passed away, but he left this world knowing he was loved and cared for. Brooke was happy she made a change in the elderly man’s life.
Police Officer Dena Walker Pauly from Lawrenceville is the kind of person who helps make this world a better place. She doesn’t do her job for the sake of getting paid, but always goes above and beyond for all the people in need she meets on a daily basis.
One day, this officer got a call from a local pawn shop about a man they didn’t know how to assist. Little did the officer know that the man she was about to help will change her life forever.
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“The truth is that this woman is a police officer and she met Bob only two years ago while she was on duty. Lawrenceville Police Officer Dena Walker Pauly’s life was changed forever when she was dispatched to a local pawn shop, where staff were unsure how to help him,” Georgia Law Enforcement wrote on their Facebook page, sharing the touching story.
When Officer Pauly met Bob who had spent most of his life on the streets, she knew she had to be there for him, not only at that moment, but in the days and the years to come as well.
Bob suffered two strokes and had troubles performing everyday tasks. That broke Officer Pauly’s heart. Was she the only person who was there for Bob? Sadly, the answer was a yes, so she could never walk away from him.
“She may have been dispatched that day by police radio, but we have no doubt she was really sent by God,” the department wrote of the serendipitous encounter.
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Officer Pauly took the time to teach Bob, who was left non-verbal because of his poor health, how to eat again. She also made sure she cleaned his tiny apartment regularly.
When Bob suffered another stoke, Officer Pauly made the hard decision to begin hospice care for him. She held his hand during the last days of his life and repeatedly said how she loved him, and it was probably the first time that this man heard these words in his life.
“This photo depicts the true nature of law enforcement officers. We are drawn to this profession because we care so deeply that it hurts sometimes. We see the worst, but sometimes we also get to see the best. And we have opportunities to truly make a difference for people. Like Bob.”
The department felt the need to tell the community and the whole country of how loving and caring this officer is. They felt that she deserved to be praised for all the love and dedication she had given to a complete stranger she met around two years ago. “Officer Pauly, your dedication and commitment to your oath of office, and fellow man, embodies what it means to be a Police Officer. Stories like this happen every day, but because they don’t fit a certain narrative, no one hears about it.”
Sadly, a couple of days after the touching photos were taken and shared online, Bob left this world.
“It is with a very heavy heart that we have to report that Bob passed away earlier today. While the end of one’s life is always sad, it is the love and compassion that he received from Officer Pauly that gives us a smile knowing he is now in a much better place!”
Officer Pauly was glad people posted so many positive comments on the social media and praised her for what she did for Bob. “Thank you all for the kind words during this difficult time. Thank you for praying for us. I spent a couple of hours with him today, singing and talking to him. He has started his journey Home and I am so excited for him!!! My friend is about to experience a happiness like never before,” she wrote.
She even left flowers in memory of Bob at the corner of the street that he loved the most.
Local funeral home offered to take care of Bob’s funeral and many people were there to say the last goodbye. Bob spent most of his life as a lonely man, but at least he got to experience love and care during the last two years of his life, and for that, we are forever grateful to Officer Pauly.
