Getting to be a parent is for most people one of the most incredible things that life can give to us, however, it can also be really scary too, especially if you don’t have people there to support you!
Rubin Swift had sole custody of his daughter, he left his hometown in Cleveland, Ohio, to pick up his newborn little girl, he was so glad to meet four-day-old Ru-Andria.
He really couldn’t wait to bring her home to meet his friends and family too…
When he went to Sky Harbor International airport with Ru-Andria and was getting ready to check in, he was stopped right where he stood…
Even though he had the correct papers, a doctors certificate to say that Ru-Andria could fly, the airline, Frontier, said no she can’t fly!
It seemed they have a policy that says that babies under seven days old cannot fly on their airline, according to azfamily.com.
Stuck in a city that he didn’t know, without anyone to help him at all, Rubin felt himself begin to panic...
He suddenly remembered that there was an elderly woman that he met in the hospital. Joy Ringhofer happens to be a volunteer at the Banner University Medical Center and she had held little Ru-Andria just minutes after the girl was born.
As Rubin first entered the room, he and Joy had got along so well, the two began a great friendship.
It was a real long shot, however, he had no other choice, he called Joy and told her the situation he was in.
Thankfully, Joy didn’t have to even think for a single second, just as Rubin had thought…
What she did was quite special:
“I didn’t expect her to say, ‘I’m coming to get you and take you home.’ So, I’m thinking, ‘She is going to drive me back to Cleveland’ but she actually brought me to her house and feeding me and making sure my baby is alright.”
Then after, what followed during the course of the next three days, it’s definitely proof that there still really are good people in the world.
Throughout her life, as well as her reign of almost 70 years, Her Majesty The Queen has seen it all. From Charles and Diana’s tumultuous marriage back in the day, to her son’s Andrew connection to the infamous sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the loss of her beloved husband, and Harry and Meghan’s row with the royal family. However, what we can all agree on is that she’s handling each of the obstacles at the best of her abilities, without creating much fuss.
The most recent events which made all eyes be on the Royal Family are Harry and Meghan’s acts. After they announced their decision to move to the States and leave Britain behind, it was reported by many media outlets that the Queen wasn’t consulted at all, which left the family infuriated.
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However, the Sussexes didn’t stop there. On the contrary, they decided to speak publicly of what was going on behind closed doors within The Firm. Among the rest, during their interview with Oprah, Harry and Meghan accused the royals of not providing help for Meghan when she came forward about her mental struggles and her suicidal thoughts. They even said how a senior royal questioned Archie’s skin color before he was born.
The Queen decided not to comment on the accusations. The Palace only provided a short statement on her behalf saying that the family will solve things privately and that Harry and Meghan will always be much loved members of the family.
Prince Harry spoke with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II before his new daughter’s name, Lilibet Diana, was made public, a spokesperson for the new mom and dad said after a UK media report suggested otherwise. https://t.co/Nz2VkfG6GV
After the interview, Harry visited Britain for his grandfather’s funeral and talked to his family. However, not much changed in terms of their fragile relationship back then as rumors were he felt “ambushed” and didn’t want to discuss matters without Meghan by his side.
According to the media, it was Prince Charles in particular who was having a hard time forgiving his son for dragging the family name through the mud, but after the birth of Lilibet, he was reported to have started having regular contacts with Harry. The Queen will apparently do the same. As per the Daily Mail, Queen Elizabeth invited Harry for lunch at Windsor during his upcoming visit to Britain for the unveiling of the statue of his late mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday.
Prince William could ‘take ownership of his mother’s legacy’ at Diana statue unveiling https://t.co/8dc85uT1OA
“It’s a typically magnanimous gesture by Her Majesty,” a courtier said, as per the Daily Mail. “The lunch will be a chance for them to talk things through.”
Knowing that Her Majesty has a soft spot for Harry, this could be just the perfect opportunity for them to talk things through and mend what seems to be broken.
Never in his wildest dreams did a homeless man named Steve think that a chance encounter with a woman named Alicia would change his life dramatically.
Steve has been a homeless man for almost 20 years. His life on the streets of California wasn’t an easy one, but he was never alone. In fact, Steve made friends with the local stray dogs who shared his fate of fending for themselves and being left on their own. Over the years, this man poor in money but rich in heart would spend all he had to feed the 11 dogs who became his life companions.
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One day, Steve took to Indiana to visit a friend and took his dogs with him. He built a vehicle using an old bike and a shopping cart and embarked on an adventure that would soon turn serendipitous.
As he was pedaling the “vehicle,” Alicia Edrington spotted him and the sight of him and all those dogs caught her attention. At first, she ignored him, but she somehow couldn’t help but approach and ask where he was going with that many dogs. It was then that Steve shared his life story with her. Alicia was touched to the core and made it her mission to help him. She has never seen someone who loved animals that much. Although he couldn’t even provide enough money even for himself, he did all he could to keep his dogs fed and taken care of.
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The first thing she did was contact local rescue organizations. Many were more than happy to step in and placed Steve and his dogs at a pet-friendly motel. However, it was just a temporary solution and everyone knew more than that had to be done in the days to come.
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Alicia and the organizations came up with the idea to share Steve’s story on the social media and they even started a fundraiser. They did believe kind people would help, but never knew that so many individuals would be touched by the story.
In just a couple of days, thousands of people donated money and all the dogs were able to get medical attention.
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On top of that, Steve was given his own trailer to call his home. He and his furry pals who were by his side during his tough days won’t be homeless any longer. What a happy ending for a huge animal lover.
Check out the whole story in the video below and make sure you share it with your friends.
The coronavirus pandemic which claimed the lives of a huge number of people worldwide and affected the rest in one way or another, along with the lockdown and the strict measures imposed by the governments, has left many suffering from depression and other forms of mental struggles.
Unfortunately, the situation changed the lives of many young people, among which that of a teen named Matthew Mackell who took his own life on May 6, 2020. Matthew was worried for his future and for the results of his A-level exams and wrote in his diary that the lockdown only made things worse for him and increased his anxiety more and more with each passing day.
“He was worried about his results and he was scared he was going to be in a dead-end job and he didn’t know where to go with lockdown,” Matthew’s father Michael Bond told KentOnline. “He lost his job too because of the virus and it all had a knock-on effect.”
Before the tragedy took place, Matthew called the police at around 10:18 pm and told the dispatcher: “Can you send someone to pick me up, I’m about to kill myself.”
After calling his number back, Matthew picked up the phone twice. The first time, he said he was “okay,” and the second time, he hung up without saying anything. At the time the police managed to locate him through the signal of his phone, Matthew was already dead at the park, according to Mirror.
A few months after his passing, Matthew’s test results came in. He scored an A in his favorite subject, finance. His devastated father said: “It’s a bittersweet feeling because I’m proud and I congratulated him at his grave but I just wish he was here. I don’t know about any of his other subjects yet.”
Further investigation will reveal how the police handled Matthew’s emergency call.
As quoted by Mirror, his father said: “I just can’t believe it’s happened. He left a message on his mobile phone screensaver saying ‘Hi you’ve found me. Tell my family I love them and to be there for each other. I’m struggling through life.’ I knew he was a popular lad to be around, always making people laugh, but I’ve found out how strong he was. He didn’t have any problems in the world but in his mind he had too many – especially with the lockdown.”
Having gone through such a devastating loss in his life, Michael has advice for students who are waiting for their exam results. “My advice is go and sit with a teacher and talk to them because they are still there to help. Just because schools are closed doesn’t mean there’s no-one to talk to.” He hopes no other student would ever feel the way Matthew had.
Michael still sends text messages to Matthew’s phone number. On the day the teen’s results came in, Michael wrote: “Hi mate just got your results today You got an A. You did fantastic mate you should be well proud of yourself. I hope you’re getting my text messages in heaven. I’m so proud of you mate and I’m so proud to be your dad. Fly high darling my love forever dad.”
A memorial tree was planted at Dunorlan Park in Matthew’s memory. May he rest in peace.
Being given the chance to live in their natural habitat, animals thrive. In fact, the nature is the only place where wild animals should spend their days. Sadly, a huge number of them end up locked up and are used for profit by the people.
Take the circus for example. Many lions, tigers, bears, snakes, monkeys, elephants, and other species, are forced to perform for the crowds who are cheering out loud, probably not being aware of the animals’ suffering.
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The animals pay the ultimate price, and the good thing is that this starts to change, one step at a time, all thanks to animal lovers, advocates, and organizations throughout the world.
Recently, the government in Guatemala passed a law which bans circuses from using animals.
As a result, all those creatures who lived locked inside cages got to experience freedom for the first time in their life. Among the rescued animals were nine tigers and five lions who were taken in by Animal Defenders International (ADI) and placed at a temporary rescue center build especially for them.
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The journey towards liberty of two of the lions, Tarzan and Tanya, was caught on tape. It truly shows the ultimate satisfaction of the hard work by the organizations which fought for these creatures’ freedom.
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Tanya stepped out of the cage first, and Tarzan followed her. They stepped on grass for the first time ever, and everyone who saw the video could feel their relief.
After they went through the process of rehabilitation, Tarzan and Tanya were sent to their permanent home, a sanctuary in South Africa.
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You can take a look at Tarzan and Tanya’s adventure in the video below. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.
This incredible story sparks rays of hope and reminds us that humanity is still going strong.
Gordon Blakeslee, an 85-year-old man from Harpursville, New York, was forced to spend some time with his son because of the pandemic. However, while he was away from home, someone stole his riding lawnmower and that left Gordon heartbroken because taking care of his yard and lawn is one of the things that keeps him busy and makes him feel useful. On top of that, he says that others, and that includes his son, cut the grass too short.
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Not having an idea who could do such a cruel thing as stealing from him, Gordon posted a sign in front of his home saying: “Bring back my mower, I’m 85 years old and I can’t push.”
This turned out to be the right thing to do because the sign led to a solution to Gordon’s problem. Someone willing to step in saw Gordon’s plea and decided to buy him a brand new riding lawnmower. The person wanted to stay anonymous and asked the Broome County Sheriff’s Office to deliver Gordon his present.
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Needless to say, this elderly man was over the moon. As the thief made him question humanity, the donor helped him restore his faith in it.
“Thank you, what else can I say. I really appreciate it,” Gordon said. “It’s got some new upgrades to it; that’s a lot better than my old one.”
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You can take a look at the whole story in the video below. We know your friends would love to see it too, so don’t forget to share it with them.
Uplifting stories like this one remind us that there are still good in people around us and that we should never, ever lose faith in humanity because the best things come when we least expect them.
18-year-old Timothy Harrison, who works at the Waffle House in Center Point, Alabama, graduated from Woodlawn High School recently. His boss, Cedric Hampton, learned there will be a graduation ceremony taking place and told Timothy to take a day off of work and wished him to have the best time of his life.
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However, getting ready for the ceremony was quite hard for hard-working Timothy. He failed to attend the fitting for his cap and gown and didn’t get tickets for his parents. As he also didn’t have a ride across town to the commencement exercises, he decided not to attend what is considered one of the best and most memorable experiences in a teenager’s life.
On the day of the ceremony, Timothy went to work wearing his uniform. When his boss saw him, he was totally confused. “That’s when I said why aren’t you going to graduation?” Cedric explained, according to WVTM 13. “And he said ‘I don’t want to miss work.’ So I was like, you’re going!”
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Another employee, Shantana Blevins, decided to take action as well. She offered to drive Timothy to pick up his hat and gown and then the two, together with Cedric, went to a clothing store and bough brand new shoes, shirt, pants, and tie for Timothy.
“When I put on clothes, that was a different feeling,” Timothy said. “I don’t even know the words. A million dollars? It was the best feeling.”
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Luckily, after getting ready and taking a 20 miles ride to where the ceremony was taking place, Timothy arrived just in time. As Shantana didn’t have an entrance ticket, she was patiently waiting for her colleague outside.
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According to this young man, he was very glad he made it to the event and had a fun time with his classmates and friends.
“I had people want to see me succeed, so it kind of made me excited,” Timothy said.
Although it was reported by royal experts and a number of media outlets that after the death of Prince Philip Her Majesty The Queen would slowly “fade away gracefully” when it comes to her royal duties and would give more freedom in making decisions regarding the family to the heir apparent to the British throne, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth is still very active.
“Her family will step up and be by her side, but she will carry on,” a source told People in early April.
“She understands that she has a job to do, and [Philip] would have wanted her to crack on. She did do so when he retired from public life, she will never abdicate because of duty and honor and public service is so deep in her, as it was for him,” the source added.
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Among other royal duties that she attended in the recent period was the G7 summit held in Cornwall, England, on Friday, during which world leaders discussed issues such as the climate change, vaccines, and other crucial subjects.
After the meeting was over, the Queen hosted President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden at Windsor Castle. What they discusses hasn’t been disclosed, but according to The Guardian, Queen Elizabeth could be heard saying to the President as they walked through the corridor: “You completed your talks,” to which Biden replied: “Yes we did.”
“We had a long talk, she was very generous. I don’t think she’d be insulted, but she reminded me of my mother. In terms of the look of her and just the generosity,” Biden, 78, was reported to have said of the Queen, 95.
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According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, the Queen was “relieved” that she met Biden instead of former POTUS Donald Trump.
“Given Donald Trump’s notorious unpredictability and the atrocious storming of the Capitol by a mob incited by him, she is likely to be personally relieved by Biden’s election victory,” he told Express.
“As the world’s most experienced head of state, she will undoubtedly appreciate the importance of America having a President with so much experience, especially during the unprecedented crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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During his latest visit of the UK, Donald Trump, whose unpredictability is something the Queen didn’t like about him, according to Fitzwilliams, he turned his back on her as he walked in front of her which many considered a “mortal insult.”
However, during his interview with Pierce Morgan later on, Trump said that the Queen spoke to him about how complex the Brexit was. When Morgan tried to make Trump reveal more details, he said: “Well, I can’t talk, you know I’ve heard very strongly from a lot of people, you just don’t talk about that conversation with the Queen, right? You don’t want to do that,” after which he added: “Let me tell you what I can talk about. She is an incredible woman, she is so sharp, she is so beautiful, when I say beautiful – inside and out. That is a beautiful woman.”
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In 2019, when Trump visited UK again, he broke the protocol once again when he shook hands with The Queen and Prince Charles instead of giving them the traditional bow. The same thing happened again with both him and Melania when they met the Royals at the NATO summit in London.
After all the accusations made by Harry and Meghan Markle over the past year about the Royal Family, including their bombshell interview with Oprah and Harry’s appearance on Dax Shepard’s ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast where he spoke of the “genetic pain” he suffered because of his father, the Queen seems to have had it enough.
Once the interview aired and The Sussexes revealed how senior royals were concerned about Archie’s skin color and even failed to help Meghan with her suicidal thoughts, the Royals didn’t answer back. They neither confirmed nor denied the accusations mainly because they were following the royal protocol which has always been “never complain and never explain.” The Palace only issued a statement on the behalf of Her Majesty The Queen which said that the family will resolve any issues privately, stating that Harry and Meghan will always be much loved family members.
However, according to some news outlets, things went too far when the couple named their newborn daughter Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, the Queen’s childhood nickname given to her by her grandfather, so the Queen decided to change the Royal protocol in order to be able to respond to any mistrusts.
Mail on Sunday revealed that from now on Palace aides will correct false media reports which misrepresent private conversations between the Queen and other senior royals.
Congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, on the birth of their new arrival Lilibet 👶
We are so thankful for Meghan’s support for our work over the years. Together with all the children around the world, we wish them happy parenting! pic.twitter.com/WEkF6YHZdk
This came mainly because of the number of rumors regarding the Queen’s feelings about the name Lilibet. According to Harry and Meghan, he spoke to his grandmother and asked her for permission. BBC News, however, reported that it wasn’t true, something that angered Harry so much that he threatened to sue the newspaper, according to The Sun.
The couple further claimed that they would have never used the name if the Queen didn’t approve of that. They also said that they introduced Lilibet to her great-grandma through a video-call, which again, was said not to be true according to a source speaking to Mail on Sunday. The source was reported to have added: “Friends of the Sussexes appear to have given misleading briefings to journalists about what the Queen had said and that took the whole thing over the edge.”
Prince Harry spoke with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II before his new daughter’s name, Lilibet Diana, was made public, a spokesperson for the new mom and dad said after a UK media report suggested otherwise. https://t.co/Nz2VkfG6GV
“I think it’s quite rude to her Majesty the Queen. It was a very private nickname from her husband who hasn’t been dead that long,” she told U.K. morning show Good Morning Britain.
However, now that the Royal protocol is about to change, the Palace will be able to answer to any of the rumors regarding the relationship between the members of the Royal Family.
Amid the feud and the constant rows between the members of her family, Queen Elizabeth is focused on her royal duties. She, together with Prince Charles and Camilla, as well as William and Kate, welcomed the leaders to the G7 summit which took place in Cornwall, England on Friday.
We truly wish that the Royals be able to leave any misunderstandings behind, especially now when the new baby was born.
Michael Packard, 56, a commercial lobster diver from Cape Cod, has the most incredible story to share. Believe it or not, this man was scooped up by a huge humpback whale and then spat just less than a minute later.
As he was minding his own business in the water, Packard suddenly found himself surrounded with complete darkness. His initial thought was that he got attacked by a shark, which are common in this area waters, but he realized there were no sharp teeth around.
NEARLY EATEN BY WHALE: Michael Packard just told us his incredible story. He says he was nearly swallowed by a humpback whale while lobster diving off the coast of Provincetown this morning. #NBC10Boston#NECNpic.twitter.com/9IE126H5rY
— Mike Manzoni NBC10 Boston (@MikeNBCBoston) June 11, 2021
“All of a sudden, I felt this huge shove and the next thing I knew it was completely black,” Packard told the Cape Cod Times.
“I could sense I was moving, and I could feel the whale squeezing with the muscles in his mouth.”
Speaking to WBZ-TV, Packard said that he was certain he was going to die and it looked like there was no way out from that terrifying situation. Luckily, it all turned out for the best when the giant creature decided to spit him out. “I saw light, and he started throwing his head side-to-side and the next thing I knew I was outside [in the water],” the lucky man explained. “My first thought was I can’t believe I got out of that situation. My second thought was for how injured I was.”
“I thought to myself OK, this is it – I’m finally – I’m gonna die,” After about 30 seconds, the whale surfaced and spit Michael Packard out. https://t.co/UzwYSBf54t
Packard was only able to survive inside the ocean mammal’s gut because he still had his his breathing apparatus on.
Luckily, he didn’t survive any serious injuries besides a dislocated knee and some soft tissue damage. Packard was discharged from the hospital in the afternoon and he could go home to his family and his two boys who can now proudly say that their dad is one of the luckiest people alive.
Diversity is what makes this world beautiful. And these two girls are here to teach us that race is just a social construct.
Amanda and Michael Biggs are an interracial couple from Birmingham, UK. When they learned they are having twins they were over the moon. And then in July 2006, Marcia and Millie were welcomed into this world.
The girls were cute and resembled one another. But it was like that during the first days of their lives only. As time passed by, the parents noticed how Millie’s skin started getting darker. They believed the same would happen to Marcia, but they were wrong. Instead, Marcia’s skin got lighter and lighter.
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The parents soon realized their twin girls had different skin color from one another. Of course, they didn’t care, but were a bit concerned about how others would react seeing them being of different race. They knew people can be judgmental, and didn’t want their daughters to get stared at while growing up.
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This skin changing phenomenon is very rare and occurs in one in a million twin births. It doesn’t have any negative effects on the baby’s health.
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When the girls were out with their parents many people stared at them, but the parents say that they have never really experienced someone to be hostile towards them. To their surprise, most people showed understanding, they were just curious how could twins be of different race.
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When they started school, their teachers and classmates were stunned to learn the girls were twins, but Millie and Marcia say they have never experienced racism.
Their father on the other hand says he has experienced racism in the past and is glad the times have changed now and people are more accepting than before.
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The twins aren’t just different in appearance, but in character as well. Millie is a typical girl, whereas Marcia loves dressing like a tomboy and she’s a huge fan of gymnastics.
At the age of 11, these lovely girls decided to use their looks to remind the world that racism shouldn’t ever be part of it. They were featured in the cover of the National Geographic.
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Millie and Marcia are now teenagers and are attending the same school. We hope that no matter where the future takes them, they will forever remain best friends.
You can take a look at the video about them below.
In the year of 2013, a couple from the Czech Republic, Alexandra Kinova and her husband Antonin witnessed the miracle of life and made history because of what they experienced.
The couple had a son and they always dreamed of having more than one child so when they learned that Alexandra was pregnant again, that brought real joy in the family. They were eager to welcome a baby brother or a baby sister for their lovely son.
However, after they went to the hospital for the first ultrasound, the doctors told them how they will not have just one, but two children. Seeing the babies on the screen made their hearts skip from happiness. They received the news with big smiles on their faces. But little did they know that this pregnancy will be one of the most extraordinary ones that the world has ever seen.
When the time for the second ultrasound came, the doctor had even greater surprise for the parents-to-be.
It turned out they weren’t expecting twins, but four babies. That stunned the parents who never though they could have so many kids.
The mom of one was about to become a mom of five. Or not? It appeared there was more news to come along the way.
Alexandra’s stomach grew so big that she would receive stares whenever she went.
During the next doctor’s visit, the couple found out something that was so overwhelming it left everyone completely speechless. They became a world sensation and magazines from all parts of the world were sharing their story.
This amazingly brave mother was caring five babies. The chances of being pregnant and giving birth to quintuplets is one in seven million.
On the day of the delivery, around 40 hospital staff members were in the delivery room.
Everyone was looking forward to learn the sex of the babies and see if everything would go as planned. Thankfully, the head doctor of the neonatal unit said there were no complications and they welcomed five healthy babies, four of which boys and one baby girl.
The five-times blessed parents were over the moon and cried tears of joy.
The proud mother gave birth via C-section and marked history for being the first woman in the Czech Republic to give birth to quintuplets without undergoing any type of fertility treatments.
Antonin, the father, almost missed the big moment because he got stuck in traffic, but luckily, managed to arrive just on time.
The boys were named Deniel, Michael, Alex and Martin, whilst the little girl was named Terezka.
After they spent a short amount of time at the intensive care unit, the babies and their mother were ready to go home and start the adventure called life.
According to news.com.au, doctor Alena Mechurova explained: “In this specific country, we have been actively recording statistics of birth ever since 1949 and in that time, there has never once been a mention of quintuplets. As a matter of fact, quintuplets are birthed in the Czech Republic once in every 480 years on an average.”
Take a look at the whole story of one of the most magical and unique pregnancies in the video below.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, grew up surrounded with the love of both her parents. Her father, Thomas Markle, with whom she now has an estranged relationship and only communicates through the interviews they give to the media during which they blame one another for their feud, has always been very supportive of his daughter.
In fact, Meghan herself used to speak of the role he played in her life and her career as an actress.
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“Every day after school for 10 years, I was on the set of Married, with Children, which is a really funny and perverse place for a little girl in a Catholic school uniform to grow up,” she told Esquire.
“There were a lot of times my dad would say, ‘Meg, why don’t you go and help with the craft services room over there? This is just a little off-color for your 11-year-old eyes,’” she says of the days when she and her dad, who is an award-winning lighting director, were getting along just perfectly.
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So, when did the two get estranged to the extent that they haven’t spoken to or seen each other for more than three years?
It all started when Thomas Markle staged photos of himself getting ready for Meghan’s wedding, and that included him getting a hair cut, reading a book about Britain, and looking at photos of Meghan and Harry.
It was later reported by the Daily Mail that he sold the photos for around $137,000, something that infuriated Meghan.
As a result, Thomas didn’t attend the Royal wedding and later experienced heart issues. After that, nothing was the same. He gave a few interviews in which he threatened to expose details of Meghan’s life, similarly to what her sister tried to do, but that only worsened the already fragile relationship.
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During the Oprah interview, Meghan once again said that she felt betrayed by her father. “If I were going to use the word betrayal, it’s because when I asked him, when the comms team told us this the story was coming out, we called my dad and I asked him and he said, ‘No, absolutely not,’” she said.
Thomas, on the other hand, said on Good Morning Britain: “I feel she let me down, I was in a hospital bed the last time we talked, and I never heard from them again; they didn’t care if I died.
“When they say that I’m taking advantage of the press, well, basically what I do because I haven’t heard from them is I’ll do a story for the press. If I haven’t heard from them in 30 days, I’ll do another story for the press,” but that’s not what happened. In fact, he has been silent for some time. Media reported that he was spotted handing in a letter to some of Oprah’s people asking for his own interview with her. But that didn’t happen either.
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Now, however, the birth of Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor forced Thomas Markle to speak about his daughter once again. In a trailer of an interview with 60 Minutes Australia, which is about to air, he could be heard saying that the last time he and Meghan spoke was prior to her wedding. He also revealed that he heard of Lilibet’s birth on the radio. No phone call, no message, nothing.
“I’ll be very disappointed that I don’t get to hold my granddaughter,” he said and added: “You want dirty laundry? This is the first time I’ve discussed these things.” We are about to see and hear what else he decided to reveal.
We often speak of how important it is for young children to grow around animals because that way they learn how to be more responsible. Well, this usually counts for cats and dogs. But different people love to welcome different kinds of animals in the house and keep them as pets.
A man named Jamie Guarino, who is a professional snake handler, has a huge python. He has had this 13-foot Burmese python called Nay-Nay since it was just a baby. And that wouldn’t be strange if Jamie doesn’t let his three daughters play with the enormous snake all day long. Nay Nay is free to move around the place and the girls seem to love it very much.
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Jamie often shares videos on his YouTube channel, SnakeHuntersTV, which show him and his two daughters handling snakes. Recently, however, he posted a video that caused a stir among social media users. It shows his then 14-month-old daughter playing with Nay Nay and climbing onto it.
Many people said how leaving such a young child spending time around a snake powerful enough to kill someone within minutes was very irresponsible. Others defended Jamie saying how he had the python for a very long time and he knew the animal was safe to be around. “This guy has a love for his snakes, which is perfectly fine, but it’s made him blind to the fact that is DOES remain a dangerous animal, especially towards a baby,” one YouTube user said.
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Jamie commented on the people’s concerns and said: “When people see this clip they mostly react with fear or negativity. And I don’t understand why. This is an embedded fear, and I think people are brainwashed.
“To those of you who might see this video as irresponsible or dangerous, please take a minute. Don’t judge based on fear or something you don’t understand. Snakes can be, and are, loving animals.”
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There are also those who defend Jamie.
“Have massive amounts of respect for this guy… it’s hard for people to understand but he’s a professional he knows his snakes and you can clearly see the snake is chill not particularly interested in the little girl but more interested in having a look around,” someone wrote.
“Snakes are inquisitive animals and they are also very affectionate despite the mean reputation. Listen to this guy folks snakes are NOT what you think they are,” another added.
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Despite many people saying how they believe Jamie knows exactly what he is doing, the video got to the hands of the authorities after which the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office asked the Department of Human Resources to investigate whether there was a case of child abuse and neglect.
Take a look at the video that divided people’s opinions and tell us what you think. Would you let such a huge snake crawling around your little ones?
Every family has their own issues, but doing your best to make things right while the eyes of the entire world are at you must be extremely difficult. Just as in the case of the Royal family who have been going through so much recently.
Thankfully, the birth of Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor brings hope that the burned bridges could be finally repaired when it comes to the fragile relationship between The Duke and The Duchess of Sussex and the rest of “The Firm.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have welcomed their second child, Lilibet Diana. Her name is a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood nickname and the late Princess Diana. https://t.co/hNXxxkxU5Vpic.twitter.com/S8Ia7meVue
Rumors were that the member of the family who was mostly affected and disappointed by the Megxit and everything that followed, including the bombshell interview the Sussexes gave to Oprah, was Prince Charles. He was said to be extremely mad with Harry for dragging the family name through the mud.
However, it seems that the birth of his fifth grandchild softened him a great deal. Upon revealing the news about the newest addition to the royal family, Prince Charles was visibly happy while visiting a British production plant earlier this week. The proud grandpa was reported saying:
“The development of technology like electric vehicles, or green hydrogen for that matter for heavy transport, is vital for maintaining the health of our world for future generations, something I’m only too aware of today having recently become a grandfather for the fifth time.
“And such happy news really does remind one of the necessity of continued innovation in this area, especially around sustainable battery technology, in view of the legacy we bequeath to our grandchildren,” as per Metro.
“Such happy news really does remind one of the necessity of continued innovation in this area – especially around sustainable battery technology – in view of the legacy we bequeath to our grandchildren.”
— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) June 8, 2021
And as the entire world is looking forward to seeing Charles and Harry getting on good terms again, rumors about a previous rift between the future King of England and his eldest son William emerged.
Many believe that Charles was minding his words when speaking of the newborn baby because in the past he was “warned” by William not to use his grandchildren for the sake of polishing his public image.
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According to The Mail on Sunday’s Emily Andrews, William wasn’t happy with his father revealing details about Prince George with the public in the past and sharing a photo of himself with his grandchildren in the background.
“William felt piqued that his father sometimes ‘used’ his son’s popularity, and that of his wife and three young children, to burnish his own image.
“William was particularly sensitive as he himself is reluctant to use his children as ‘props,’” she wrote.
Prince Charles, on the other hand, believes that grandparents should build a relationship with their grandchildren from very early age.
“It’s a different part of your life,” he once said. “The great thing is to encourage them. Show them things to take their interest. My grandmother did that, she was wonderful.
“It is very important to create a bond when they are very young.”
However, with his youngest son now living in America it would be difficult for Prince Charles to take his own advice when it comes to his relationship with Archie and Lilibet.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed baby Archie into the world, all eyes were on them. Pretty much everyone was eager to learn the name of the firstborn of the Sussexes. And now, with the arrival of their daughter, things didn’t change. What’s most, even more people were looking forward to the baby’s name revelation, having in mind that a lot has been going on between the Duke and the Duchess of Sussex and the rest of the royal family.
From stepping down from their royal duties, to moving to the States and accusing the Firm of racism during the bombshell interview, the relationship between the royals sort of broke down, and despite the numerous attempts to fix it, not much has been achieved. Hopefully, welcoming little Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten- Windsor will serve as a step forward in smoothing things up.
However, many people, as well as royal experts and biographers, criticized Harry and Meghan for the choice of the name of their girl.
Before her birth, the two claimed it would be very unlikely for their daughter to be named after her grandmother, late princess Diana, because they believed the name would come not only with a responsibility but would also “increase the public interest in the child’s life,” according to a source cited by Page Six. At the same time, the source indicated that Diana could be the middle name of Harry and Meghan’s second child.
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The name pays tribute to two very important women in the life of Harry. His grandmother and his mother.
Lilibet is the Queen’s childhood nickname. Apparently, she used to pronounce her name like that when she was still very young and her grandfather, King George V, continued to call her that throughout his life. It was also the name Prince Philip used for his queen.
According to The Guardian, shortly after his marriage to Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh wrote a letter to his mother which read: “Lilibet is the only ‘thing’ in the world which is absolutely real to me.”
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One of the people who criticized the couple over the name is royal commentator Richard Kay. He wrote in a column for the Daily Mail that Harry and Meghan took things too far naming the girl Lilibet.
“By giving the baby the name Lilibet, the Queen’s private family nickname – even though they intend to use the diminutive ‘Lili’ for their daughter – there is a risk,” Kay wrote, as quoted by Express.
“Will it be seen as a presumptuous choice for a royal baby who is eighth in line to the throne, but who will grow up on the other side of the world speaking with an American accent?”
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He continued: “And how might Prince Charles feel about his fifth grandchild carrying such an intimate family pet name that he has never used himself? It is tempting to wonder if Harry would have been so emboldened in his choice if his grandfather Prince Philip – the only close family member permitted to call the Queen ‘Lilibet’ – had still been alive.”
Other royal commentators and biographers, including Angela Levin, believe the Queen herself isn’t thrilled over the name of her 11th great-grandchild.
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“I think she’s desperately unhappy because they were desperately rude about her, I don’t think it’s a good idea. I think it’s quite rude to her Majesty the Queen,” Levin said, according to the Daily Mail.
She added: “It was a very private nickname from her husband who hasn’t been dead for very long. Prince Charles would never dream of referring to his mother as Lilibet.
“He’s never used it – it was a special name, especially for the the Duke of Edinburgh’. She added she believes it was ‘demeaning’ for the Sussexes to have used it”.
Congratulations from members of the British Royalty, as well as from people from all over the world, came poring in after the birth of Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten- Windsor, the daughter and second child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
However, the great news of the arrival of the sweet baby didn’t prevent those who are not fond of the Duchess of Sussex to open up about the way they feel when it comes to her and her actions which hurt the royals over the past year. One of those people is famous television host Piers Morgan who is lashing out at Meghan again, just days after she became a mom for the second time.
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During his appearance on 60 Minutes Australia, Morgan went on to criticize the Duchess pretty much about everything, and that included the name she and Harry chose for their daughter. He openly stated that naming the baby after the Queen was to say the least, ironic.
“You have this couple who have been trashing the royal family and the monarchy for the last few weeks and they have named the baby after the Queen, who is, of course, the head of the royal family and the monarchy,” he told Today Show Australia.
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Morgan continued by saying that the name choice could also be an attempt for the Sussexes to smooth the relationship with the royal family.
“Maybe it’s their way of reaching out, as the Americans say, to the royals and wanting some kind of end to this on-running feud,” he said.
Just hours before his appearance on TV, he tweeted that he wouldn’t be commenting on anything related to the birth of Lilibeth because of “her parents’ constant pleas.”
“For those asking for my reaction to the new royal baby, I am respecting her parents’ constant pleas for privacy and declining to comment,” he tweeted.
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The feud between Meghan Markle and Piers Morgan has been going on for quite some time. In one occasion, he even called her a liar and said he didn’t believe her when she spoke of her mental struggles during the Oprah interview.
What’s most, he was forced to quit his job as a host of Good Morning Britain after he refused to apologize to Meghan for disbelieving her.
“I didn’t know this at the time but Meghan Markle had complained to my boss at ITV on the Monday night,” Morgan said on 60 Minutes Australia. “It was demanded I apologize for disbelieving her, otherwise I would have to vacate my chair.”
“I thought there was hypocrisy, I thought there were downright lies coming out in the interview,” he added. “I saw my job to hold them to account like I would to a government minister and for doing that, within 36 hours I had to leave the job,” he added.
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Further, he spoke of Harry and Meghan’s claims that they got married three days prior to the wedding ceremony witnessed by people from practically every corner of the world.
“Well, that’s not true. They couldn’t have got married three days before they said they did because that would make the Archbishop of Canterbury a criminal,” Morgan told Sky News at the time the interview which caused a stir aired.
“There were a lot of things coming out of Meghan Markle’s mouth that I knew to be untrue.”
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Morgan also spoke of his concerns that people are not allowed to have strong opinions nowadays. “You’re not allowed to disbelieve a liar like Meghan Markle. I’m sorry to call her that but she tells lies… We’ve proven that,” he said.
As it looks, Morgan never misses a chance to speak ill of Meghan Markle. Just six months after she tied the knot with Prince Harry and became a part of the royalty, Morgan wrote about Meghan in a column for the Daily Mail: “Meghan Markle is a ruthless social climbing actress who has landed the role of her life and is determined to milk it for all she can – and that’s why the Palace is beginning to turn on her.”
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At one point in the past, Meghan Markle and Piers Morgan were friends and even had a drink at a London pub together, but the next day she went on to have a date with Prince Harry and Morgan never heard from her again.
This year has been hard for Queen Elizabeth who lost her loving husband of 73 years in April, but at the same time, she became a great-grandmother again.
On June 4, the arrival of baby Lilibeth “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was announced, and once again, all eyes were on the proud mom and dad, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who caused quite a stir during the past year.
Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties and moved to America. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, they didn’t get the chance to return to Britain, except for Harry, who attended his grandfather’s funeral but was in a rush to get back to Meghan and Archie and missed his grandma’s birthday. As a result, Prince Charles, as well as the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, didn’t get the chance to see little Archie for quite some time.
👑 Finally we have heard the pitter patter of tiny royal feet from across the pond with the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes’ daughter, Lilibet Diana.@CamillaTominey explores the real reason behind the name chosen by Prince Harry and Meghan
However, despite the fact that their relationship with Harry and Meghan isn’t the brightest at the moment, the royals were thrilled with the birth of sweet Lilibeth. They shared a statement congratulating the new parents. It read: “The Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been informed and are delighted with the news.”
According to many, the Queen was probably consulted about the baby’s name, but many believe she isn’t impressed by the choice. In fact, according to royal biographer Angela Levin, Meghan and Harry’s move is somewhat “rude.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have welcomed their second child, Lilibet Diana. Her name is a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood nickname and the late Princess Diana. https://t.co/hNXxxkxU5Vpic.twitter.com/S8Ia7meVue
“I think she’s desperately unhappy because they were desperately rude about her [Queen Elizbeth.] I don’t think it’s a good idea. I think it’s quite rude to her Majesty the Queen.
“It was a very private nickname from her husband who hasn’t been dead for very long. Prince Charles would never dream of referring to his mother as Lilibet. He’s never used it – it was a special name, especially for the Duke of Edinburgh,” she said on Good Morning Britain.
What do you think of the name which pays tribute to two very special women in Harry’s life?
The birth of Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor brought new hopes in restoring the broken relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family.
The proud mom and dad announced the arrival of their second child who is the Queen’s 11th great-grandchild and eighth in line to the throne writing:
“June 4th, God bless us with the arrival of our daughter Lily. This is more wonderful than we could have imagined, and we are grateful for the love and prayers that have poured out on us from different parts of the world.
“We thank you for your generosity and continued support during this special period in our family’s life.”
A Sussex source says that the Queen was the first family Harry called after Lilibet’s birth and during that conversation, he shared the couple’s hope of naming their daughter in her honor. Had she not been supportive, they would not have used the name.https://t.co/5rGmk3h3o4
The name is a beautiful tribute to the baby’s great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth whose childhood nickname is Lilibet. In fact, it was how late Prince Philip called the Queen. The name Diana, of course, pays tribute to Harry’s late mother.
Congratulations on the new arrival in the royal family came from all around the world. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expressed their happiness writing: “Congratulations to Harry, Meghan and Archie on the arrival of baby Lilibet Diana. Wishing them all well at this special time.”
BREAKING: Prince Harry & Meghan Markle have welcomed their daughter! Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday, June 4. Both mom and baby are “healthy and well,” a Sussex spox says. pic.twitter.com/VVsM6JKJ6f
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall tweeted: “Congratulations to Harry, Meghan and Archie on the arrival of baby Lilibet Diana. Wishing them all well at this special time.”
In fact, some more good news came as many believe that the birth of Lilibeth will be a reason more for Prince Charles to forgive his son and his daughter-in-law and will try to overcome the hard feelings towards them after everything they said about the royals during the Oprah interview as well as during Harry’s appearance on Dax Shepard’s The Armchair Expert podcast where he spoke of the “genetic pain and suffering” his father passed on him.
Prince Harry told Dax Shephard in a podcast that he wants to “break the cycle” of the “pain and suffering” of his upbringing with his own children #EntertainmentNews#Royalshttps://t.co/wUe5GHDwXF
During a visit to a British production plant yesterday, Prince Charles, who was reported to be visibly happy, said:
“The development of technology like electric vehicles, or green hydrogen for that matter for heavy transport, is vital for maintaining the health of our world for future generations, something I’m only too aware of today having recently become a grandfather for the fifth time.
“And such happy news really does remind one of the necessity of continued innovation in this area, especially around sustainable battery technology, in view of the legacy we bequeath to our grandchildren,” as reported by Metro.
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Reports say that Prince Charles and Harry are in contact every day since the birth of Lilibet. The Telegraph Newspaper reports that despite still feeling hurt by all the allegations the Sussexes exposed in the media, the royals recognize Harry’s pain and want to calm things down.
When it comes to reaching significant milestones in life, it’s better late than never, just as in the case of this adorable elderly lady named Grace Lee McClure Smith who received a high school diploma from Hazel Green High School at the age of 94.
Smith dropped out of school some 77 years ago to marry the love of her life at only 16 years old.
However, according to Tim Hall, Director of PR at Madison County Schools, Smith’s entire life was closely connected to the school. “She came back and for more than 30 years, she drove a school bus in Madison County, she served our students and got them safely to school and safely home for 30 years,” he said.
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On June 2, 2021, Smith became Madison County’s oldest high school graduate ever. That’s something, isn’t it?
Smith’s granddaughter Erin Wilson, who arranged her granny to be part of the ceremony said: “She never ever mentioned regretting anything in life. She would never take it back because she absolutely loved my grandfather and that was just what she wanted to do, but I think this was very important to her.”
Speaking of one of the best and most exciting days of her life, Smith said: “I feel like I don’t deserve it. There’s a lot more people that are much more deserving than me. I’m just doing my job, love it. I love most of it most of the time. Good times!”
What a lovely ceremony. Congratulations, Grace Lee McClure Smith!
You can check out the video of this beautiful lady getting her diploma below. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.
There really is nothing a mother wouldn’t do for her children. 30-year-old Guillermina Rodriguez from Manhattan is a mother of four and knows just how demanding kids can be at times. Recently, she found herself stuck in traffic for over 45 minutes. He baby daughter who is only three-weeks-old started crying and this mother knew the girl was hungry. So she did what she had to do. She pulled over and parked her vehicle in a commercial zone and started breastfeeding the baby.
Guillermina believed this was something normal and didn’t think it will get her in trouble. Namely, as she was making sure her little one was getting her food at the backseat of the car, a police officer approached the vehicle and tried towing Guillermina’s car without even looking inside.
She tried to explain what was going on, after which the officer just waved with his hand and handed her a $115 ticket. Speaking of the incident, Guillermina told ABC13, “I was almost crying because she’s crying, and all I wanted to do was pull over so I could attend to her ‘I show him the baby, and obviously, my breasts. I’m like, “I’m breastfeeding the baby.’” But the officers still though this mom should be fined for doing her duties as a mother.
Guillermina believes she was discriminated and asked from breastfeeding advocates to help her spread her story, raise awareness, and fight her ticket.
We hope this working mom of four would find a way to avoid paying the fine. Take a look at her story below.
The moment we welcome our pets in our life, they become our family.
80-year-old Ken Pendagraft had a dog named Zack who was his best friend and biggest support in life for over 14 years. In fact, Zack was the reason Ken was feeling fine as the dog was the only family this man had. The two would take long walks and had fun together, but then, Zack got sick.
Unfortunately, Ken couldn’t afford to take his furry-pal to the vet and that broke his heart. Seeing him crying because of his dog’s declining health, one of Ken’s neighbors who witnessed he was in a desperate condition decided to share his story and wrote, “Ken was in tears …He said, ‘I don’t know what to do. I have no money to take him to a vet’.”
That’s when Elaine Seamans, founder of the At-Choo Foundation, a rescue organization that helps dogs in need of medical care decided to step in. They took Zack to a vet where they were told the poor animal suffered from glaucoma, severe arthritis and a 6/6 heart murmur. That meant a surgery wasn’t possible and Zack died shortly after.
Elaine took to Facebook to thank everyone who kept Zack in their prayers and wrote, “Prof. Zack’s loving papa was with him as his soul was released from his body that had stopped working for him. He is now feeling like a puppy again and doing all things happy and joyful.”
Ken was deeply affected and saddened by the loss. In fact he was so heartbroken that he died of heart affect shortly after Zack was forever gone.
Ken and Zack, rest in peace. What you two had was something truly special.
Yeva Klingbeil is a senior at Shenendehowa High School. In 2019, this brave young lady was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer which affects the muscle tissue. However, the devastating diagnosis has never stood on her way to achieve many great things. What’s most, Yeva has never lost hope and is doing all in her power to win the battle against the awful disease. The good thing is that she’s not alone. On the contrary, she’s surrounded by family, friends, and teachers who are always there for her and assist her every step of the way.
On May 24, Yeva took part in an athletic meet at school and the video of her friends helping her reach the finish line went viral and touched many hearts.
The school shared the touching moment on Twitter along with the words: “What a great moment to see Senior Yeva Klingbeil at today’s girl’s track & field meet.
“Yeva’s teammates help her across the line in the 4X1 relay. Yeva continues her fight with cancer and we continue to be amazed by her spirit!!”
What a great moment to see Senior Yeva Klingbeil at today’s girls track & field meet. Yeva’s teammates help her across the line in the 4X1 relay. Yeva continues her fight with cancer and we continue to be amazed by her spirit!! @CoachCloutier@ShenNews@Agostinoni_Ronpic.twitter.com/pMs35dYLgY
This incredible lady with unbreakable spirit started her chemo treatments shortly after her diagnosis because of a cancerous mass around her jaw.
At the time, the school set up a fundraising on Pledge It and organized a marathon in hopes of raising money to help her and the family with the medical costs. It helped raise $21,474. However, the family didn’t spend all the money on Yeva’s treatments. Instead, they shared some with the organization Family Reach, which offers financial assistance to families of cancer patients.
“Yeva and her family pray her brain will continue healing and she’ll be able to breathe, walk, and eat once again,” Yeva’s coach Rob Cloutier wrote on Pledge It, showing how much the school and her teachers support her. “While Yeva has gone through all of this and more, she has never stopped caring about her friends and family and has never given up hope of recovery.”
What a beautiful, loving tribute to a teammate. Kids really understand sportsmanship and humanity.
Regarding the marathon, the coach wrote: “I’ve got a great senior class, and Yeva’s a part of that. They’ve really come together and rallied around this, but used it as an opportunity to be grateful for everything you have and an opportunity to be a part of something, right? That’s kind of the idea behind this. It’s a simple thing. However you want to jump in, you want to get involved, you want to donate … it’s up to you. But here’s an opportunity. It’s been special,” as per Daily Gazette.
We wish Yeva win her battle as soon as possible. She’s brave and optimistic, and she will end up a winner.
