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Mother-in-law shaves baby’s head while left under her care

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Monica Pop
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In-laws! When you get married, they enter your life whether you like that or not. Most people get along with their spouse’s family, but let’s get honest, when it comes to mothers-in-law, things can get messy at times. I don’t know why it is like that, but I am sure you’ve all been there, done that, at certain point in your life.

One mom was happy to get her her baby daughter to her husband’s family. As they were all gathered around the cute bundle of joy, the mom realized she had to leave the house and pick up a prescription. But, she was leaving her baby in the safe hands of her husband and his mother, so what could go wrong?

Well, it looked like the grandma was waiting for an opportunity to spend some time alone with her granddaughter for some time now. Why? Because she didn’t like the girl’s hair. So, she decided to change it without the mother’s permission. 

When the baby’s mother got back home she was in complete shock. Her baby daughter’s hair was complete shaved off. 

The explanation behind the act of the grandmother was that all babies should go bald. 

Needless to say, the daughter-in-law was angry and mad. She turned to her husband and asked him how he could allow for something like that to happen. She was out for just a couple of minutes and she came to this, so what could have possibly taken place if she had left her little one with the mother-in-law for a day or longer?

The baby’s father could see how angry his wife was. But he then confessed how he was the one who agreed for his mother to shave his daughter’s head. What’s most, he even helped in the process. 

The grandma tried to defend herself by saying how she had to do what she did in secret because she asked her daughter-in-law to shave the baby’s head before but she kept saying no. Well, she’s the baby’s mother, and if she doesn’t want for her daughter’s head to be shaved why would you even ask twice, let alone do it behind closed doors?

Eventually, the three had a long conversation and the mother-in-law said how she would never do anything against her daughter-in-law’s will when it comes to raising her granddaughter. As for the husband, he did agree to be less of a mamma’s boy.

People’s opinions regarding this story were divided. Some believed the mother was completely right for getting mad, but others believe how grandmas should have a say as well. So what are your thoughts on this?

Freshly groomed dogs pose in their very own version of the nativity scene

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Monica Pop
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All the decorations around us, the sparkling Christmas trees, people rushing to buy gifts for their loved ones, and the euphoria felt in every neighborhood announce the arrival of the so much-anticipated holidays.

However, the festivity is not the same without the beautiful nativity scenes that depict the birth of our Savior. They are pretty much everywhere, in every church and every house, but this year, a nativity scene like no other was set at the Wags To Riches, a grooming company in England.

And as you might be guessing, what makes this particular scene so unique is that the main characters are freshly groomed pups. To be honest, we think this is beyond adorable.

And now if you wonder how these lovely doggies managed to stay still during the photoshoot, here’s the answer. “It’s amazing what dogs will do for a biscuit,” the owner of Wags to Riches said. “They were all happy to sit for the photo.”

The dogs are all well-behaved and belong to the shop’s clients, except for the one in the manger, which is a figurine doll.

Once these photos went viral, Wags to Riches decided to do more photoshoots for different occasions, including New Year, Valentine’s, and the Royal Wedding.

Although we love all these photos so very much, we can all agree that none really beats the nativity scene. And yes, the audition for this year’s holidays is ongoing, and it looks just like on the photo below.

Everyone is allowed to enjoy the festivities, including the animals.

Mel Gibson’s son Milo is pursuing a career in the film industry

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Monica Pop
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Finding yourself in the right place, at the right time is what some believe to be luck, but I call it destiny. When actor Mel Gibson was given the script of Braveheart and was offered the legendary role of rebel William Wallace who fought against King Edward I and his oppression, he could sense that script will change his life forever.

“It is just a funny corner of history that I’d never heard of before. And the script was a very haunting piece of work,” the actor said.

“I put it down and thought, it’s a pretty good script’. And then I couldn’t stop thinking about it, it obviously got inside my head. It was given to me on an acting basis, but I just felt I had to tell this story, I repeated scenes and sequences inside of my head. So that’s a pretty good indication that you probably should direct it.”

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The story behind excelling the Scottish dialect is definitely worth sharing. Well, Gibson learned from the best, the most famous Scotsman, Sir Sean Connery himself. Of course, Gibson’s mother being of Irish origin played its part as well.

“We were at Andy Vajna’s place and he’s Hungarian, so he made Goulash. Now, imagine Sean Connery saying that word,” Gibson said on The Graham Norton Show. “To hear Sean actually utter a word like ‘goulash’ is a lesson in itself. You just pick up the accent from the people you’re talking to and hearing and he helped me perfect my Scottish accent.”

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This role is what cemented his position as a true Hollywood legend, although the rest of the movies he starred in and the roles he played throughout his career were more or less as significant as that of William Wallace.

Gibson has nine children, and one of them, his son Milo Gibson, is pursuing a career in the film industry just like his father. In fact, Milo didn’t really plan on becoming an actor and his dad never pushed him into the business. Speaking of his parents, Milo said how they always believed the kids should be let to choose their own profession.

All of Gibson’s children were provided with the most natural upbringing there is. They were never really part of that Hollywood glam.

“It wasn’t a showbiz childhood,” he says. “Our parents kept us out of that type of world,” Milo Gibson told The Australian. “Because it changes people, I think.”

“We didn’t grow up in the Hollywood lifestyle clique. I basically did everything other than going into the career of acting; I wanted to do more of a blue-collar job that involved real people.”

And so it was. Milo worked as a private massage therapist for a couple of years and became an electrician later on. But, as it turned out, the love for acting was always there, and before long, Milo tried himself in the film.

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Milo had his first significant role in his dad’s movie, Hacksaw Ridge, in 2016, where he starred alongside Andrew Garfield. Working with his dad was an incredible experience, according to the young actor. “It was nice to see him behind the camera. I learned that you have to be comfortable taking risks and then stick with them; one of the keys in acting is to be vulnerable.”

In 2017, Milo starred in The Tribes of Paolos Verde, and a year later, he was part of All the Devil’s Men and Breaking & Exiting.

Milo is a good looking young man who inherited his dad’s charm and talent, so it’s safe to say that we will be seeing more of him in the years to come. Speaking of the uncanny resemblance with the Mad Max star, Milo told The Australian, “Sometimes people go, ‘Hey, you look like Mel Gibson!’ And I go, ‘F**k, I wish!’”

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville shows off his incredible weight loss

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Monica Pop
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Hugh Bonneville, who is probably best known for portraying the role of Lord Grantham Robert Crawley in the British historical drama series Downton Abbey, stunned his fans with his new looks after loosing weight.

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Well, I guess the actor himself won’t be satisfied reading an introduction like this for himself because he always spoke of his work and his movies before this hit series and says that when fans and media identify him with the role of Robert Crawley it feels to him like he never stared in a movie before he took that role. But he still confesses that it was the series that changed a lot both in his personal and professional life.

”I’ve always tried to say: “Oh it has not, it has not,” but of course it has – totally. I managed to keep working for 25 to 30 years before but in terms of the opportunities that it has afforded all of us, it has been remarkable. And the friends we’ve made around the world have been extraordinary, as well as to know that in every territory that the show has been shown it has been successful and loved,” Hugh told Berkshire Life.

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Of course, he was famous in Britain before, but it was after Downton Abbey that he gained a worldwide fame.

Hugh has a degree in theology from Cambridge University but his career took a different path when he realized how much he wanted to be on stage and in front of the camera. Becoming an actor turned to be his calling and he built an impressive career in the film industry over the years.

Speaking of his decision to join the National Youth Theater, Hugh told Buzz Magazine, ”It changed my life. I never thought I was going to be an actor when I was in my teens, but it gave me an opportunity to explore the thing that I loved doing as a hobby, and gradually it became something I wanted to try as a career.”

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Back in 1999, he was offered the role of Bernie in Notting Hill and that’s when he stole the hearts of his fellow British people.

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What caught the eye of his fans recently is Hugh’s “new” body. He appeared at the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VJ Day where he read King George VI’s speech in August looking completely different. In fact, he lost a lot of weight thanks to a low carb diet. Hugh spoke openly about his weight and said how he hired a personal trainer who helps him in the process of changing his lifestyle to a healthier one.

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Many people commented how he looks gorgeous and we can’t agree more.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s dog Lupo has died — rest in peace

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Lupo was a dog who held a special place in the heart of the British Royal family.

This amazing canine became part of Kate Middleton and Prince Williams’ lives before their firstborn child was welcomed into the world.

Sweet Lupo was part of the family for eight years and he was so special that he allegedly helped choosing George’s name when he pawed at the piece of paper with that name written on it, according to the Daily Star.

In fact, Lupo was welcomed in at the time Prince William was deployed with the RAF to the Falklands Islands for six weeks. “It was when they’d just got the spaniel to help her with the time apart,” and unnamed source told Hello Magazine. Lupo was part of the litter of the dog owned by Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to Instagram to share the devastating news with their followers, writing, “Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away. He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years and we will miss him so much.”

Kate’s brother, James Middleton, also paid tribute to Lupo. “Nothing can ever prepare you for the loss of a dog,” he wrote on Instagram. “For those who have never had a dog, it might be hard to understand the loss. However for those who have loved a dog know the truth: a dog is not just a pet; it is a member of the family, a best friend, a loyal companion, a teacher and a therapist.”

“Rest in peace Lupo. You will always be remembered and your legacy will live on forever.”

Lupo was very much loved and he was part of many of the family’s photos they shared with the public.

Couple feeds 200 people for Thanksgiving using catering deposit from canceled wedding

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Monica Pop
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This year will probably be remembered as the year that changed the way we live. After the coronavirus pandemic we will hopefully learn not to take the simple things as gathering with our family for Thanksgiving and going out with friends for granted.

Sadly, many young couples who were about to get married in 2020 were left disappointed for not getting their dream wedding, but Emily Bugg and Billy Lewis’ canceled wedding ceremony brought something good for the less fortunate.

As their $5,000 deposit for the food at the reception was nonrefundable, Emily and Billy came up with an awesome idea. They used the deposit to purchase 200 Thanksgiving dinners for the clients of the nonprofit organization Thresholds which provides help for people with mental illnesses and for those who struggle with substances abuse.

Billy, who is an outreach worker at the organization told Good Morning America, “In the grand scheme of things, canceling a big wedding isn’t the worst thing that could happen. We’re happy to be married, and we’re so happy that we could help Thresholds’ clients feel the connection of a Thanksgiving meal as a result of the wedding cancellation.”

The happy couple tied the knot at the City Hall in Chicago on October 1 and said that being married is what matters most, not the lavish ceremony they once dreamed of.

Many people praised them for their kind deed because they showed that even amid the chaos the whole world is currently in, we should never forget to be humans who care for one another.

Rescuers stunned to find 79 slow lorises in boxes

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It’s been said that “love for money is root to all evil” and the sad reality is that people are often ready to cross the line solely for the purpose of becoming reach, even if that means making others miserable. 

The wild animals trafficking is one of those cruel ways of making money. Recently, 79 slow lorises had been found stuffed into tiny crates. The poor animals were left with not enough food or water, starving, scared, and left fighting for their life. 

Slow lorises are one of the most widely illegally traded animals. People love them for their unique looks, but very few are aware that they are on the verge of extinction. 

Hopefully this story will serve as a wake-up call for the animal lovers and activists who would spread the word of the issue even further. 

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The number of slow lorises that are poached from their natural habitat to be illegally sold is very huge. These particular animals that were reported by a neighbor who had noticed how two men were placing them into the boxes were taken from the jungle in West Java, Indonesia. The final destination was supposed to be China, where they would end up as someone’s pets. 

After the authorities were informed about the case, they arrested the traffickers and quickly reached out to the officials of the West Java Regional Office of the Forestry Department (BKSDA) and International Animal Rescue (IAR).

The rescuers arrived in no time, but unfortunately, the animals were in a very horrible condition and it was way too late for some of them. 

According to International Animal Rescue, during the process of transportation, which is done in overcrowded and poorly ventilated containers, 30 to 90 percent of the slow lorises die. 

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“There were two or three in each box,” Lis Key, PR and communications manager for IAR, explained. “Being kept in there for as long as two months must have been frightful for them. For a shy, nocturnal wild animal, confinement in one of those boxes for any length of time must have been traumatizing, let alone being moved around and transported.”

After thorough examination, it was determined that almost all of the animals’ bodies were covered in bruises, wounds, and bite marks. Doctors assumed they were attacking each other in a state of panic and fear, and it is heartbreaking to hear.

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“Captive wild animals often develop stereotypical [abnormal] behaviors to cope with their stress,” Key said. “They are at risk of biting each other [and] carrying out repetitive movements, such as head bobbing or swaying to and fro, crying, failing to eat or drink, trying to hide in a corner of the box.”

One of the slow lorises had a BB gun pallet firmly stuck on his cute little face. 

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“That poor animal must have been in terrible pain until he came into the care of our medical team,” Key said.

The rescuers were more than happy to be able to nurture these overly cute animals back to health, and eventually release them into the wild again. Unfortunately, many have died in the hands of the monsters who made them suffer this way. 

Slow lorises are known for their potentially deadly venomous bite, so in order to make them more pet worthy before they are sent to the buyer all their teeth are extracted with a nail clipper or a wire cutter with no anesthetic. 

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The ones that had been discovered had their teeth, and that was some good news. 

You have probably come across videos online of slow lorises being tickled. This is presented as something cute and something they enjoy, but on the contrary, it is very painful for them and lifting their arms up is a defense mechanism. 

What many people don’t know is that they are nocturnal animals, which means they are active during the night, so being exposed to light while being kept in brightly lit places causes pain and suffering. 

“They are certainly in the best hands now, and our team will give them the best chance of recovering and returning one day to their home in the rainforest,” Key said.

The IAR staff is glad they managed to save most of the slow lorises. 

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“It is extremely encouraging that the Majalengka Police and the Forestry Department have acted so swiftly and decisively in tackling this wildlife crime,” Key said. “And also very heartening that the local community came forward and reported the illegal activity of the two hunters. It really gives us hope to see local people and government bodies acting to protect wildlife species and punish those who exploit them.”

Take a look at the video below and remember that slow lorises should never be kept as pets. 

Parents provide their 6-year-old son with surgery after he falls victim to bullying because of his big ears

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We often tend to portray young kids as innocent, but the truth is that some of them can be mean towards their friends and classmates. Sadly, that leads to bullying, which is an issue many young people face nowadays.

Gage is a six-year-old boy who has experienced bullying by his friends because of his ears. He has been called “Elf Ears” and other names that broke his heart each time.

His parents, Kallie and Tim Berger, couldn’t stand to see their son being sad and feeling different so they made a drastic decision; to give Gage a surgery for his protruding ears.

They believed that it would help to put a stop to the bullying, although they knew children that young shouldn’t have made their son go through such an ordeal because of his looks in the first place. But as it turned out, the teasing could only be stopped if they fixed Gage’s ears. They also knew all those names his friends called him made Gage less and less self-confident with each passing day.

“He just gets really down on himself and he thinks, ‘I’m not good enough,’” Callie told CNN.

“I just don’t want to be made fun of,” Gage said.

But now, thanks to his parents and plastic surgeon Steven Mobley, Gage got his ears pinned back and is finally happy with the way he looks.

“They often get some not-so-nice names stuck to them, like ‘bat ears’ or ‘elf ears,’ and that sticks with them through middle school and high school,” doctor Mobley said.

When sweet Gage looked at himself in the mirror after the surgery, he couldn’t believe his eyes and his initial reaction was, “Oh my Gosh!” It was enough for his parents and his doctor to know that they have done just the right thing.

You can take a look at Gage’s story and his transformation in the video below. He looks awesome, although we believe he was as handsome even before the surgery.

5-year-old boy joins police officer’s table because he believes he feels lonely

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No one can really make your day the way children can with their naive actions and kind deeds. Officer William Klees knows this all too well. His encounter with five-year-old boy named Oliver Navejar warmed the hearts of many who stumbled upon their story.

Namely, Oliver is a very friendly young man who loves spreading kindness and positive vibes wherever he goes. Just before Christmas, he and his mom Danielle went to the mall to run some errands when she needed to use the bathroom and told him to wait for her.

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When she got out, she noticed her son was sharing some food with officer Klees. As it turned out, while waiting for his mom, Oliver noticed the policeman having lunch all by himself so he thought he could join him. In fact, Oliver didn’t want the officer to feel lonely during the most wonderful time of the year.

Danielle wasn’t surprised by her son’s action. Oliver knows he is not supposed to talk to strangers, but he was also taught that he should trust the police officers and go to them whenever he feels he’s in trouble.

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This mother was very proud of her son. She said she always tells her son to be kind to the people he meets, and she was very glad those lessons stack with him.

The encounter between Oliver and Klees made the young boy say how he wants to be a police officer himself when he grows up. Klees was as excited for meeting someone as caring as Oliver and said how the boy made his day.

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Oliver on the other hand, couldn’t stop bragging that he made friends with a “real” policeman.

Everyone who has seen the photos of these two agree that it is the small things in life, like Oliver’s kind gesture of making company to someone he believed felt lonely, that matter the most.

Single dad loses custody of his son and cries when the boy runs onstage after thrilling audition

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Monica Pop
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When 26-year-old Joseph Whelan took the stage of the X Factor, no one expected so many hearts to be melted. However, no matter how great of a performance this father put in front of the cheering crowd, it was someone else who stole the show. 

The reason why Joseph decided to audition in the first place was to show his little boy that if you really want something you should never quit trying, because as they say, “once you give up on your dreams, what’s really left?”

Except for being a father to the cute four-year-old boy who is his biggest support and most loyal fan, Joseph is a tool salesman who has tried his luck in music playing in various bands throughout the years. 

After Joseph and his now ex-wife split, his son no longer lives with him, and that’s something this father finds heartbreaking. But no matter the circumstances, Joseph never stopped teaching his boy the true values of life. He wants to be the person the little one would always look up to, and that gives this contestant additional motivation to show his best in front of the judges. 

Once you see the way Joseph looks, a handsome young man with tattoos, your first guess would be how he’s a fierce guy, but he actually experienced stage fright.  

However, once he got rid of the nervousness, he took the audience by storm. Especially the ladies who cheered as loud as they could. 

No one really expected for such a powerful voice to fill the air. Looking at him in disbelief, the judges knew he got that X factor in him. 

But no matter how enchanted everyone was, the true fan was there in the backstage, keeping his tiny fingers crossed for daddy. 

The sweet boy can’t help but move in the rhythm. He is so entertained that he forgets the cameras are on. 

After Joseph’s performance came to an end, the most amazing thing happened. His son rushed to the stage and told his dad how he nailed the song and did a great job. This is way too emotional for Joseph to handle so he sheds tears of joy. And although some may say that’s not really a man’s thing to do, we believe it’s awesome when men show their emotions that way. 

Many people who watched Joseph perform and got to learn his life story say how he is one hell of a father. One person even wrote: “Every girl wants to be with him. Every guy wants to look like him.”

We really hope he’ll purse a career in music and will treat us with his powerful voice in the future. 

Take a look at Joseph’s memorable performance in the video below. 

Golden Retriever turns 20 years old and becomes the oldest living creature of her kind

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No matter how old one gets, we have to agree that birthdays are always a joyous occasion.

August is a Golden Retriever who turned 20 years old on April 24, 2020, and she got the title of the oldest living creature of her kind. As for the celebration for reaching this milestone, well, August, or Augie as her family loves to call her, there was a dog friendly carrot cake, lots of balloons and decorations, and the closest family members.

A huge number of animal lovers shared the joy with Augie’s family and wished this beauty a very happy birthday and many more to come. As for her, she enjoyed the attention she got and all the treats she received from her human parents and the rest of her family. Of course, things wouldn’t be complete without the cat and the doggy siblings, Sherman, Belle, and Bruce.

When August first arrived at the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Nevada, she was already a senior of 14 years. Knowing how hard it is for elderly dogs to find a forever home, the staff didn’t think this beautiful Goldie will ever leave their place. But that’s when Jennifer and Steve Hetterscheidt, from Oakland, Tennessee came into August’s life and knew she belonged with them. They had experience taking care of senior dogs and just wanted to make August’s final years worth living, not expecting that she will reach 20.

Many agree that it’s their love and devotion that affected this precious dog’s long life span.

August does face some health issues, mainly due to her old age, like mobility issues and long-term kidney problems, but she’s still very vibrant and loves being out with her family and her siblings. She enjoys spending time in the yard, taking walks around the neighborhood, playing fetch and swimming.

“There are many accounts of 17 or 18-year-old goldens, and even a few stories about 19-year-old goldens, but Augie is the first golden retriever to ever reach the big two-oh,” Jake from GoldHeart Golden Retrievers Rescue said. He also added how the Hetterscheidts have been involved with their organization for many years.

We are all looking forward to Augie’s 21st birthday next year. She truly is one very special Goldie.

One foster mother steps in for another struggling foster mom who is shamed by customers at Walmart

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This is one heck of a story that will definitely make your day. It is about the kindness offered from one struggling foster mother to another.

Lindsay is a mom of two biological children and takes care of seven other foster children whom she loves as through they are her own. This woman understands all too well how hard it is to be able to provide for so many kids, but on the other hand, fostering is something she loves because she knows that that way, she is changing the lives of those kids for the better.

Lindsay shared a story on her Facebook page about another foster mother who was shamed at Walmart. Her post has been shared over 250 thousand times and people agree that we should always step up for one another.

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“Last night I found myself sandwiched in line waiting to check out, this is not an odd occurrence. The woman in front of me had 5 children she was wrangling (which did not seem odd to me), as well as the fact that the children were a mix of Caucasian and Hispanic short people. (again hmph…didn’t notice until it was pointed out to me).
Yes, I said pointed out.”

The people behind the mother who had a hard time using her food stamp card and didn’t know how to separate the items were saying things like, “How many baby daddies do you think she has?” “Just wait until she whips out the food stamps,” and “Can’t even dress those kids for weather,” because two of them were wearing jackets and boots and the three, which didn’t look like the mother, were dressed in shorts and flip-flops.

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Lindsay had a hard time believing how cruel some people could be.

She then got close to the mother and offered her to help her with her transaction. The woman said, “New Foster Mom, this is my first time using one of these, they came 3 days days ago, gonna be with us for a while. They gave us food, but the kids needed clothes, but no stipend has come through yet.”

That’s when Lindsay told her how the computer separates the items itself and told her she would just need to pay the balance after she runs her card. The woman was very grateful. The encounter ended with a hug between two mothers who were in the same situation.

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After the transaction was done, the mother gave the three kids, the ones she fostered, their new coats.

We should all be like Lindsay. It’s because of people like her that this world becomes a better place.

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Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava is 21 and is spitting image of her mom

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Whether they like it or not, the kids of celebrities always find themselves under the spotlight. Some love the attention they get from their famous parents’ fans, and others, like Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava, tend to live a more normal life.

From the moment she appeared on the big screen, Reese Witherspoon became America’s favorite blonde. She starred in a number of movies, but it seems like the role in Legal Blonde was a breakthrough for the young actress.

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The portrayal of country music legend June Carter Cash in Walk the Line brought Reese an Oscar for best actress in a leading role.

Reese became a mother at a young age. When she and husband Ryan Phillippe got Ava, she was 23 years old. The couple met two years before they tied the knot in 1999. Four years later, they welcomed their second child, son Deacon.

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This year, Ava turned 21 and she looks exactly like her mother. In fact, many say that the two look more like sisters than a mother and daughter.

Unlike many children of actors, Ava didn’t follow into her parents’ footsteps. Instead, she wanted a career in the fashion industry. In 2018, Ava starred in the lookbook for Rodarte’s Fall collection and modeled for her mom’s lifestyle and clothing line Draper James. Reese says how her daughter knows a lot about fashion, so much that she even helped her choose the wedding dress when she married her second husband Jim Tooth in 2011.

“She’s very cutting-edge, and she knows a lot about fashion. And she has her own sense of style, which is amazing,” Reese said. “We try to kind of confer about new styles. She tells me whether or not I can wear things.”

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Despite pursuing a career as a model, Ava is a second-year student at at UC Berkeley outside San Francisco, California. She is staying in a dorm room and is driving a regular Volkswagen. People praise her for being grounded.

Reese said it wasn’t easy seeing Ava being away from home and spoke up about motherhood relating to the book Little Fires Everywhere.

“It’s so difficult to articulate what motherhood means, and there are so many passages in the novel that did,” the actress told People. “One passage was about training yourself to live on the smell of an apple alone, when what you really wanted was to devour it, to sink your teeth into it and consume it, seeds, core, and all.”

“It’s such a vivid way to describe the loss of your children as they grow up,” Reese added. “My daughter was applying for college back then, so it hit me like an arrow in the heart.”

On Ava’s 21st birthday, a few weeks ago, Reese posted touching message on Instagram.

“Wow! How is it possible that this little girl is now 21 years old? Happy Birthday to my sweet girl who has become the most incredible young woman,” Witherspoon wrote in the tear-jerking Instagram post. “Her kindness, her compassion, and her huge heart never cease to amaze me. Ava, there aren’t enough words to describe how proud I am of everything you’ve already accomplished. I cannot wait to see ALL the Good you will put into this world. I love you so much Ava.”

Ava is proud of her mom and thankful for everything she has done for her. She says Reese is an inspiration when it comes to style and guidance and is always there for her and her two brothers.

Although Ava didn’t pursue a career as an actress, she is a creative souls, a huge animal lover, and in love with fashion, so it’s obvious she will be as famous and as successful as her mom whatever she decides to do in the future.

K-9 officer dies after falling down elevator shaft during a chase

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Nothing speaks friendship as loud as the dogs who stay by their human’s side and give them unconditional love. Yes, we humans are very blessed these wonderful creatures are part of our life. Their commitment and loyalty can’t be compared to any other.

Not only dogs make awesome pets, but they serve people in ways unimaginable. They help veterans who suffer from PTSD, serve as guide dogs for the disabled, and are part of the police departments.

Titan was a K-9 dog who did a lot for the department he was part of. Sadly, his life ended during a tragic accident which took place on November 22, 2020.

Namely, the officers, along with the K-9 unit, were headed towards an old warehouse in Woodvale, Cambria County, where two out of five suspects they were chasing after were caught. The dogs were supposed to help with catching the remaining three.

As Titan ran after the suspects, he fell through an open elevator shaft from the 5th to the 4th floor. He was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital, but later died from the severe injuries he sustained.

Interim Captain Chad Miller, with the Johnstown Police Department, said that K-9 Titan had “served honorably” since 2014, and that he died “in the line of duty.”

The department wrote on their Facebook page, “We wanted to let the community know we will be giving a police escort of K9 Titan from the Public Safety Building to the Hindman Funeral Home. Any member of the community that would like to pay their respects can line the streets.”

The news of Titan’s loss touched many members of the community where he served to the core.

Rest in peace Officer Titan and thank you for your service.

39-year-old mother of 10 boys dies just days after finally giving birth to a baby daughter

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Giving birth has to be one of the most beautiful feelings ever. I guess this is what makes women special.

For a mother of 10, Sonya Harlow, welcoming a baby girl after that many boys was a blessing. She was eagerly waiting to embrace her daughter whom she knew her children and stepchildren would love unconditionally. “She had all boys before this and she prayed for a girl. We named our daughter Eliyanah and she is God’s answer to our prayers. Eliyanah means ‘God has answered,'” husband Spencer told The Bluebonnet News.

Source: GoFundMe

The family was getting ready for the new addition and things seemed fine, although the 39-year-old mother experienced some difficulties during the pregnancy, including high blood pressure. Because of that, Sonya stayed home while pregnant, while Spencer, a disabled veteran who served in the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, worked to support the family.

When the time came for Sonya to deliver the baby, she was excited. Everything went well and she felt fine.

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However, just ten days after the happiest day of their life, Sonya suddenly passed away, leaving her children and her husband heartbroken.

Spencer said how he went to check on her and the baby on November 16, 2020, around 2 a.m. He noticed Sonya didn’t feel fine and in the next moment, she died. “I rolled over and could see she was dying,” Spencer said. “We did CPR on her until the paramedics arrived, but she had flatlined by then. It was too late.” The cause of death is believed to be a postpartum-related medical emergency, but an autopsy will yet to confirm this.

Source: GoFundMe

The family set up a GoFundMe page which said that Sonya loved all her children unconditionally and “didn’t consider any of them stepchildren… They were her kids and she loved them with all she had.” Spencer described his wife as the most special person. “Sonya was such a good mother and wife. She was the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known, she was so vibrant and full of life. She was loving, kind and caring.”

So far, $45,658 were raised to help Spencer and his kids. “Since this was so unexpected, there’s no life insurance or money set aside,” read the fundraising page. “Any money raised will be used towards funeral expenses/headstone. And if there’s anything left over It will be used to care for her children.”

Source: GoFundMe

We are so very sorry Sonya left this world way too soon and left all her kids behind. Rest in peace.

Jon Bon Jovi donates $500,000 to build a home complex for homeless veterans in Washington DC

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Their service is honored by millions, but once they return home from deployment, many members of the military find themselves trapped in the “new reality” they face. Their home is the same as it has always been, but something in them changed forever and many have a hard time getting used to their life before their service.

Incredible Jon Bon Jovi is giving the veterans more than a thank you for everything they have done for our country. This amazingly devoted man who is well known for his charity work that helps change the life of many for the better is now stepping in for the homeless veterans.

The singer’s organization, JBJ Soul Foundation, has donated $500,000 to help build a new apartment complex for these people in Washington DC.

During an interview with Jake Tapper from CNN, Jon Bon Jovi spoke of the importance of helping the veterans who are often times left on their own. Many suffer from PTSD and have a hard time making ends meet.

“Life as you knew it is going to be different, and sometimes, people need that extra help,” he said.

The JBJ Soul Foundation along with Help USA are working towards solving the issue with the veterans who are left without a roof over their heads. The facility has been in the making for a decade and it can finally be finished. It won’t only offer housing, but also a host of programs that would help the veterans get their old life back.

Thank you Jon Bon Jovi for everything you do for the well-being of the community.

Ill-treatment and abuse of 94-year-old lady at a nursing home caught on camera

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There’s no better place for the elderly people rather than home. Sadly, when they reach certain age and can no longer take care of themselves, many families decide to place them at nursing homes.

These facilities should provide the elderly with care and make their days there the best possible. But is that always the case? Unfortunately, there are a lot of instances where the nurses and the rest of employees treat the elderly with disrespect.

The family of a lady named Paniben Shah noticed how their mother’s health deteriorated after she was placed at Meera House, a facility home in England. They were suspicious that the staff didn’t treat her the way they were supposed to, and in order to make sure nothing bad was going on, they put a hidden camera on one of the photo frames in Paniben’s room.

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What was caught on tape left the family outraged, devastated, and heartbroken. Three of the nurses at the facility were abusing Paniben. They were very violent against her. In one occasion, they poured boiling water on the vulnerable and fragile lady and forced her to eat met although they were perfectly aware she was a vegetarian. On top of that, they called her names and made fun of her.

After the gruesome footage saw the light of the day, the three nurses, Anita Kc Thapa, Anita Bc, and Heena Parekh, were jailed for six, five, and four months, respectively. They all pleaded guilty to ill-treatment of an elderly lady. We hope that they will never ever be allowed to work with people again.

The incident took place in 2017. You can take a look at the actual video of the abuse below.

Stepfather charged with murder after beating 16-month-old baby

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This is the heartbreaking story of Addison Weast, a sweet girl of 16 months who suffered from the hands of her cruel stepfather Cody Geddings.

Some ten years ago, Addison’s mother left her daughter with her husband Cody, the little girl’s stepfather. Sadly, no one knew that this man would turn violent against the pure soul he was supposed to care for.

On that night of March 31, Cody called an ambulance and reported the baby fell from her crib. When she was taken to the hospital, Addison was so badly injured that none of the doctors could say whether she would survive or not. The injuries were severe and it didn’t look like they could be from a fall. Instead, the girl’s situation spoke that she was beaten and abused.

Sadly, Addison didn’t make it and died just 2 days after she was admitted to the hospital. Cody was convicted and charged for killing her. It was reported how he was violent in the past and this wasn’t the first time for him to abuse the little girl.

Addison’s heartbroken mother divorced the monster who killed her daughter and couldn’t believe how she failed to notice he was a lunatic.

This sad story is a reminder that we should be extra cautious when we trust our children with others, no matter if they are complete strangers or members of the family.

Rest in peace sweet Addison.

The video below is a tribute to the short life of the little girl who brought happiness to many but left this world too soon.

20 adorable couples whose love grows stronger with each passing day

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Some couples are simply meant to be together until the rest of their lives. Is it easy to be with someone for decades and spending each day together? The answer to this questions is a big no, no. But those couples who are married for a long period of time and stick tightly to the vow, “to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part,” know all too well that relationships take a lot of sacrifice.

You learn to respect the person you chose to spend your eternity with and do all in your power to be there for them even during the toughest of times. And not many can do that.

The 20 couples below are a true inspiration because they remind us that true love does exist. How they manage to keep it alive throughout the years? Just take a look at their photos and you’ll know.

1. Anniversary celebration

Who says anniversaries should be accompanied with a fancy dinner at a pricey restaurant, gifts, and a bunch of flowers when you can choose to have the time of your life doing silly things with the person you’ve been together with for 50 years?

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2. No more getting lost

This caring wife found the perfect way to help her husband in case he gets lost. This matching t-shirts are as cute as they are useful.

Source: Eternityinspace/Reddit

3. Happy 70th Anniversary

Imagine being with someone who is looking at you with such a spark in their eyes after 70 years of marriage. This is one truly lucky lady.

Source: Guava_dog/Reddit

4. The power of flowers

This couple lives in one of the most expensive cities, The New York City, but this husbands still buys his darling wife flowers regularly. Little things make life complete, don’t you agree?

Source: Maggiedotcom/Instagram

5. This couple got married in 1957

And, some twelve U.S. presidents later, they are still going strong!

Source: Reddit

6. Woodstock

This one is one of the most iconic photographs there are. This couple met at Woodstock and the first photo was taken just 48 hours before they first saw each other. The second photo was recreated some 50 years later. The couple has been married all this time.

Source: Downwarddawg/Reddit

7. He can still make her laugh 50 years later

She has kept the same smile when looking at her husband even after half a century.

Source: Billhelmscream/Reddit

8. Riding through life together

This couple who enjoyed riding on their bike together recreated a photo from their young age. They are on the same motorbike, at the same spot, but the first photo is taken back in 1968, and the second one in 2018.

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9. This couple with Down Syndrome was told not to marry

They, however, listened to their hearts and followed the path of love. Today, they have been married for 25 years and are as happy as the moment they said “I do.”

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10. Old but gold

This photo was captioned, “My great great grandparents on their wedding day (1867) and 50 years later (1917).”

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11. 1988 vs. 2016

The facial expressions which say, “I love you and I’m happy to be with you” are still there!

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12. Honeymoon

Going back to the place where you were for your Honeymoon speaks love and romance at the same time.

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13. The place where it all started

This adorable couple met on this beach some 70 years ago and they are now back there again to take another iconic photo of their love.

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14. Together since 1952 and proud of that

This couple is such an inspiration. They have been together since 1952 and are proud of that fact.

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15. “Car wreckers”

This couple got themselves into trouble, but instead of feeling bad about damaging their car, they are happy they are fine and that they got to have some fun together.

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16. Embarking on new adventures together

Learning how to ride a skateboard is so much fun when you are not that young but have a curious soul and mind. These two are totally adorable!

Source: Pouringwaffles/Reddit

17. Renewing vows

After 70 years together, this adorable couple renewed their vows.

Source: AspergerMD/Reddit

18. Rebels without a cause

Love is having fun together!

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19. For bad and for good

The lady has her arm hurt and thus a hard time doing her hair, but her loving husband is always there to give her a helping hand. This melted my heart!

Source: Twitter

20. Dancing through life

Even after decades together, this couple enjoys dancing and that keeps them young at heart.

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Twin brother and sister can’t contain their laughter when they spot each other

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Jealousy has never been a trait related to my nature, and yet, I do envy those people who have a twin sibling. I have always thought that these people are a bit luckier than the rest of us. Just imagine being born with a friend by your side and having to spend each day and share every precious moment worth cherishing with them. It has to be the best thing ever.

It’s not that those who have a younger or older sibling don’t get to experience growing up with someone special and supportive by their side, but still, the connection between twins is truly one-of-a-kind.

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If you think we exaggerate, just take a look at this pair of baby twins from the video below. One of the babies, the little brother, is enjoying in his mom’s arms, while his sister is on the couch. And no matter how cozy he feels, he still wonders why his twin isn’t by his side. Mom gets them closer to one another, and that’s when the fun begins. And yes, we are very glad this bonding was caught on tape and shared with us.

Source: YouTube – Crystal Aseltine

When they spot each other, the sister gurgles something and that’s more than enough for the boy to start laughing. His laughter is cute and unstoppable, and soon, the girl joins him. At this point, their action of loud laughing turns courageous.

As this goes on, the baby girl starts crying suddenly, but her brother is there to calm her down and assure her that everything is going to be just fine. The baby boy reaches his hand and his sister grabs it. Everyone agrees how this is one of the cutest and most precious moments shared by a brother and a sister. It’s sort of a promise that he will always be there for her, and that makes our hearts melt.

Source: YouTube – Crystal Aseltine

We know already that videos of cute kids are most popular on the social media because they remind us of the times we had no idea how tough the real world is, so it’s not surprising that this one has been seen more than 1.4 million times. Take a look at it below.

‘Jenny Wilder’ from ‘Little House on the Prairie’- This is actress Shannen Doherty today

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Little House on the Prairie was a series that left a long lasting impression on its fans. It depicted a story that we all fell in love with and gave us the adventures of one of the most famous onscreen families ever, the Ingalls.

Most of the actors who were part of the series became huge stars almost overnight and their careers after Little House on the Prairie took off. One of them is Shannen Doherty, who played cute Jenny Wilder, the niece of the niece of Almanzo and Laura Ingalls Wilder, who later adopted her.

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Shannen’s talent, along with her high cheekbones, green eyes, and adorable smile, made her one of the most beloved characters. “Shannen, then twelve was an adorable little girl and very sweet. In her pigtails and dress, she would literally walk in my footsteps, following me closer than my shadow. She wanted to know what makeup I wore, what jewelry I liked, and did I prefer my Jordache jeans or my Calvin’s? She looked up to me even though I was in many ways, still a kid myself,” actress Melissa Gilbert who played Laura Ingalls Wilder in the series wrote in her book Prairie Tale.

As a child, Shannen wasn’t really friendly and preferred spending time with herself. She and her brothers lived with their mom in Tennessee, where she was born, but later moved to L.A. and that’s when her career started.

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Shannen caught the attention of Michael Landon after starring in Father Murphy at 10 years old. He soon offered her a role in The Little House on the Prairie, and that was her major breakthrough in the world of television.

Soon after, Shannen became even more famous with her iconic role of Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210. She was considered tough to work with and was said to be late on set, so after four years on the show, she quit. Instead of being on TV, Shannen was more likely to be seen on the yellow pages of the magazines.

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Her next huge role was that in Charmed, but she left that show for the same reasons she left Beverly Hills, 90210.

Shannen was married twice before she finally met the true love of her life, film producer and photographer Kurt Iswarienko. The two tied the knot in 2011 and have been together ever since. Kurt stayed by Shannen’s side during her toughest of times.

The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and after two years, she told the world she won the battle with the disease. “Cancer solidified us. Kurt and I have a much deeper appreciation for each other now,” the actress said.

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Unfortunately, 2019 wasn’t Shannen’s year. Her cancer returned and this time, it is even more aggressive than the first time.

However, the actress shows incredible bravery every single day and despite all the treatments she’s going through, she says she feels healthy. ”I try to treasure all the small moments that most people don’t really see or take for granted,” she said.”The small things are magnified for me. We have this endless well within us, and it’s just about continuing to dig in that well for the strength to face adversity — and so that we can also see all the beauty.”

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The cancer crushed her plans of becoming a mother. She confessed how she was planning on having kids with her husband before her diagnosis, but now that’s not possible. ”It’s not possible [for me to get pregnant] because I can’t get out of menopause,” Shannen explained.

”That would require estrogen, and I’m choosing not to take hormone pills — I can’t risk those levels coming up.”

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We hope Shannen stays as strong as ever and we pray for her to beat the terrible disease once again.

MasterChef Junior star Ben Watkins dies aged 14 after battling cancer

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Ben Watkins was an incredibly talented boy of 14 years who was part of the most famous culinary show MasterChef Junior.

Sadly, sweet Ben passed away after battling a very rare form of cancer known as angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma for a year and a half.

He was diagnosed with the deadly disease which affected his soft tissue shortly after a family tragedy in which he lost both his parents. It was in September 2017 that his mom and dad died of murder-suicide, leaving Ben behind.

He was described by many as a loving and caring boy who was very passionate about cooking. “He never, ever complained. Ben was and will always be the strongest person we know,” the statement released by his grandmother, Donna Edwards, and uncle, Anthony Edwards said.

“When Ben’s rare illness was shared with the world, he was so heartened by the outpouring of love he received from every corner of the globe – especially here in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. We cannot thank this community enough for holding our family up in prayer and for all that you’ve done,” the statement further read. “Ben suffered more than his share in his fourteen years on this Earth, but we take solace in that his suffering is finally over and in that, in the end, Ben knew he was loved by so many.”

After the loss of his parents, a GoFundMe page was set to help Ben, and now, after his death, it was reorganized again.

Chef Gordon Ramsey paid tribute to Ben and described him as “an incredibly talented home cook and even stronger young man.”

Rest in peace, brave boy.

Jill Biden considers keeping her job as a teacher even as the FLOTUS

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Being a teacher has to be one of the best jobs in the entire world. Yes, the pay may not be ideal, and it takes a lot of effort, but the thought of being there for children who see you as their support and the person they could trust and rely on is priceless.

Quitting teaching is not easy, even when a better job comes along the way, like that of a First Lady.

Jill Biden, the wife of Joe Biden, who secured the presidency after getting sufficient electoral votes, considers not leaving teaching after becoming FLOTUS. In case that happens she would be the first First Lady in 231 years to have a normal job.

It looks like Jill Biden is a special person judging from the way she cares for the children she teaches. Well, she’s certainly very special to the next US president.

She was born Jill Tracy Jacobs in 1951 and her family moved from New Jersey to Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, where she grew up. Jill graduated from the University of Delaware and earned a bachelor’s and a doctoral degree. She also has two master degrees, from West Chester University and Villanova University.

In August of this year, she told reporters, “It’s important, and I want people to value teachers and know their contributions, and lift up the profession.” Currently, she’s teaching English at a community college in Northern Virginia.

When Jill and Joe met through his brother, who introduced them after Joe lost his wife and daughter in a car accident, she thought things between them won’t really work when he turned up in a sport coat and loafers on their first date, but she was so wrong. They’ve been together for years now and still going strong.

This teacher isn’t only dedicated to teaching children, but helps the community the best she can. In fact, Jill is the founder of two organizations whose aims are to help those who need it the most. Biden Breast Health Initiative provides early screenings for women and Book Buddies offers free books and learning materials to families of students who can’t afford them.

According to those who know her well, Jill is always fun to be around. One of her granddaughters said, “I would say she’s not your average grandmother. She’s the grandmother that wakes you up at, what was it, 5 a.m. on Christmas Eve to go SoulCycle-ing. She’s a prankster, she’s very mischievous. When she goes on a run, sometimes she’ll find, like, a dead snake and she’ll pick it up and put it in a bag, and she’ll use it to scare someone.”

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Joe Biden had a hard time convincing Jill to marry him back in the day and had to pop the question five times before she finally said yes, but from what we know of her, she was definitely worth the waiting.

Veterans United Home Loans surprises 11 veterans by paying off their house loans

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Showing gratitude and saying thank you is the least we can all do for the veterans who fought for our country. This November 11th, however, owing it to Veterans United Home Loans and their champagne ‘Make It Mean More’ our thank you meant a lot more than words, in fact each of the tweets which said, “thank you for your service” was worth $25.

The money raised were used to pay off the home loans of those who were willing to put their own lives on the line for the safety of ours.

Among the celebrities who supported this campaign were Gary Sinise, J.R. Martinez, and Joe Mantegna who are all known for their work towards welfare of veterans. They had the honor to tell some of the former military members of the gift they received.

Sinise called Bill Day, a single father of four, and the video call was truly emotional. “I get to be the messenger to tell you that you’re gonna get your entire mortgage and your loan paid off by Veterans United,” Sinise said, as quoted by People. “You’re not gonna have to worry about any of that.”

Needless to say, Day was touched to the core. He couldn’t find the right words to say how happy he was. “My son is… severely autistic and we’re having so many issues that this is gonna just help,” he said. “It’s gonna help a lot.”

Joe Mantegna told Ryan, and his wife, Stefani, the news that the home they live in is now theirs. Neither the veteran nor the actor could stop tears from rolling down their faces.

The number of tweets expressing gratitude for the veterans was 90,950, which equaled to $2,273,500. This covered the home loans of 11 veterans.

We are so very thankful to everyone who took part in this campaign which changed the lives of our everyday heroes. Hopefully, others will join this initiative in the future and even more veterans will receive the kindness Veterans United Home Loans offers.

Other organizations which aim at helping veterans and are collaborating with this one are Veterans Community Project, Homes For Our Troops, and the Gary Sinise Foundation.

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