We tend to believe that the kindness we offer to others is what makes this world go round. But is it possible for the good deeds we do get us in trouble? Sadly, in the case of a kind-hearted woman named Silvia Arocha the answer to this question is yes.
When she met this man who was obviously down on his luck and trying to get down on his feet again she felt sorry and decided to let him stay in her garage. She used to rent the place that provided her with some additional income, but now she is left paying for the bills herself as it’s been three months already and the “guest” refuses to leave.
Speaking to Fox News, Sylvia who is 67 years old, says that she fears for her own safety and “feels like an idiot” for welcoming that man in the first place.
“He said he’s not going to move he has rights,” she added.
Sylvia is paying for his electricity bills, which are around $300 per month and that severely affects her finances.
The case has been reported to the police numerous times, not only by Sylvia, but her neighbors who complain of the man’s screaming and yelling.
Sadly, this woman is now unable to stay in her own home as she’s too afraid to be near this man’s side, so she spends time with family members.
“I’m afraid of him, I really am afraid of him,” Sylvia. “I don’t know what else to do.”
She truly hopes authorities will help her have this cruel man evicted from her garage as soon as possible. And we hope so too. But with the rule of banning evictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, it doesn’t seem likely to happen any time soon.
Nadezhda Yarych, a mother from hell, did the unimaginable. She killed her own son by forcing him to drink vodka so that she could go partying during the holiday season in her hometown of Shebekino in western Russia’s Belgorod Oblast region.
The poor baby, 8-month-old Zakhar stood on his mother’s way to be out with her friends and have fun, while he was home alone, knocked out, and getting sicker and sicker with each passing day. When she noticed the baby wasn’t feeling fine, she took him to hospital. But she certainly didn’t plan on staying there with him.
Doctors discovered little Zakhar had a viral infection and advised for him to spend a couple of days at the hospital so that he could be treated. But Nadezhda refused. She claimed she knew how to treat him using natural medicine and left the place.
During that week, she rushed her son to the hospital four more times, and each time, she refused for the baby to stay there. One of her relatives reported how she said she didn’t want to spend the holiday season at the hospital but out partying.
Aware of the severity of her son’s condition, this cruel woman made having fun her number one priority despite Zkhar’s suffering.
Sadly, Zakhar’s tiny body failed to fight with the infection without any medications, and passed away on January, 5. It was later discovered how the infection was a result of alcohol poisoning.
Nadezhda’s husband and little Zakhar’s stepfather was aware of what was going on in the house, but he didn’t do anything to prevent his wife from killing the baby. He failed to report the case.
The investigation is still ongoing and no charges have been pressed so far. Police have not commented the matter yet, but the public is asking for the killer mother to be placed behind bars.
Alcohol can be fatal for babies and little children, as in the case of Zakhar. Consuming it leads to the blood sugar levels to lower which may result in seizures and even coma as the brain isn’t getting enough glucose to function properly.
Of all love stories, Nick and Gabi’s is one of our favorite. These two first met at the annual National Down Syndrome Society convention in Detroit, Michigan, in April 2019, and clicked right away.
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Gabi Angelini is a young entrepreneur, and although she’s just 21, she owns her own coffee business in Raleigh, North Carolina. What is special about this girl with Down Syndrome is that she employs people who share her condition or have some form of disability.
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Nick Doyle is 30 and lives in Canton, Ohio. He is part of The Improvaneers, the first world improv comedy troupe made up of performers with Down Syndrome.
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The newly made friends had a wonderful time during the conference, but somehow failed to share their contact numbers with each other. Nick, however, found Gabi on the social media and the two stayed in touch.
Nick’s mom shared a special moment from the conference, writing:
“The conference ends with a dance held by the organizers where the two were inseparable.”
In June, Nick and Gabi were overjoyed to attend another conference together, this time in Pittsburgh. They were able to meet in person and catch up. But the sad news was that there wouldn’t be any other events like this in the future, at least not any soon. That made both Nick and Gabi very sad. She even couldn’t stop her tears from falling, telling her mom how much she missed Nick already.
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Gabi’s mom was devastated and didn’t want to see her daughter unhappy, so she came up with a plan involving Nick’s mom. They planned a reunion between their children and now the story, along with the video, are melting the hearts of people from all over the country and beyond.
“Mary, Gabi’s mom, reached out to me and we knew we had to do something to get them together. Mary booked a flight for her and Gabi to come to visit us in Canton. We decided we would try to surprise them. Mary told Gabi they were going to a conference…I told Nick a friend needed a ride home from the airport.”
Neither Gabi, nor Nick, knew what their moms did. Needless to say, it was the ultimate surprise. When Nick saw his girlfriend he missed so much, he fell on his knees before he rushed to her and gave her the most affectionate hug.
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The video of the cute reunion has been seen more than 1.7 million times.
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They had awesome time together in Ohio.
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The lovebirds now have a shared Facebook page dedicated to their love and the journeys they are about to embark together in the future.
“Gabi and her mom will be joining our family for our annual Hilton Head Island beach vacation mid-September! It’s just a short drive from their home in Raleigh. We are all excited, but no one more than Nick and Gabi! The parents promised we would get them together at least once a month until something more permanent can be arranged. In the meantime – thank goodness for unlimited talk, text and FaceTime!”
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The love between Nick and Gabi is so strong that they have a hard time being separated from one another in a longer periods of time. Luckily, some great news came on September 27th, when Gabi shared with the world that Nick proposed to her. She did it by posting a photo of her wearing a beautiful engagement ring.
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We hope the families will share photos of the wedding.
And for now, you can take a look at the video of the surprise reunion below.
Men and women have different perceptions about literally everything. Shopping, you say? And there you have a thrilled wife eagerly waiting to embark on an adventure visiting every shop out there, and a grumpy husband who prefers staying home instead of walking from aisle to aisle.
Well, one husband was “forced” to accompany his darling wife to the local Walmart and he found the “perfect” way to escape from this responsibility.
After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Walmart. Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women – she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter, from the local Walmart:
Dear Mrs. Harris:
Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion, in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to, ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Harris, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras:
1. June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people’s carts when they weren’t looking.
2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.
3. July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women’s restroom.
4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, ‘Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away’. This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money. We don’t have a Code 3.
5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway.
6. August 14: Moved a, ‘CAUTION – WET FLOOR’ sign to a carpeted area.
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And there’s more on the list.
7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he’d invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged.
8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, ‘Why can’t you people just leave me alone?’ EMTs were called.
9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.
10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while, loudly humming the, ‘Mission Impossible’ theme.
12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his, ‘Madonna Look’ using different sizes of funnels.
13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled ‘PICK ME! PICK ME!’
14. October 22: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed; ‘OH NO! IT’S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!’
15. Took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked where is the fitting room?
And last, but not least:
16. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile; then yelled very loudly, ‘Hey! There’s no toilet paper in here.’ One of the clerks passed out.
This made me laugh so hard, and it’s so worth sharing with everyone you know.
This incredibly touching story by Dale Hanson Bourke will leave no woman who has experienced motherhood indifferent. Being a mom means being a protector and a friends. It means being patient, selfless, and overly protective. Motherhood means more than any word can explain. It’s something that needs to be felt to be understood. This is for all the mothers out there whose days changed the moment they welcomed their bundle of joy in their life. You are the true superheros, never forget that.
“We are sitting at lunch one day when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of “starting a family.” “We’re taking a survey,” she says half-joking. “Do you think I should have a baby?”
“It will change your life,” I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral.
“I know,” she says, “no more sleeping in on weekends, no more spontaneous vacations.”
But that is not what I meant at all. I look at my daughter, trying to decide what to tell her. I want her to know what she will never learn in childbirth classes.
I want to tell her that the physical wounds of child bearing will heal, but becoming a mother will leave her with an emotional wound so raw that she will forever be vulnerable.
I consider warning her that she will never again read a newspaper without asking, “What if that had been MY child?” That every plane crash, every house fire will haunt her.
That when she sees pictures of starving children, she will wonder if anything could be worse than watching your child die.
I look at her carefully manicured nails and stylish suit and think that no matter how sophisticated she is, becoming a mother will reduce her to the primitive level of a bear protecting her cub. That an urgent call of “Mom!” will cause her to drop a soufflé or her best crystal without a moments hesitation.
I feel that I should warn her that no matter how many years she has invested in her career, she will be professionally derailed by motherhood. She might arrange for childcare, but one day she will be going into an important business meeting and she will think of her baby’s sweet smell. She will have to use every ounce of discipline to keep from running home, just to make sure her baby is all right.
I want my daughter to know that every day decisions will no longer be routine. That a five year old boy’s desire to go to the men’s room rather than the women’s at McDonald’s will become a major dilemma. That right there, in the midst of clattering trays and screaming children, issues of independence and gender identity will be weighed against the prospect that a child molester may be lurking in that restroom.
However decisive she may be at the office, she will second-guess herself constantly as a mother.
Looking at my attractive daughter, I want to assure her that eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but she will never feel the same about herself.
That her life, now so important, will be of less value to her once she has a child. That she would give herself up in a moment to save her offspring, but will also begin to hope for more years, not to accomplish her own dreams, but to watch her child accomplish theirs.
I want her to know that a cesarean scar or shiny stretch marks will become badges of honor.
My daughter’s relationship with her husband will change, but not in the way she thinks.
I wish she could understand how much more you can love a man who is careful to powder the baby or who never hesitates to play with his child.
I think she should know that she will fall in love with him again for reasons she would now find very unromantic.
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I wish my daughter could sense the bond she will feel with women throughout history who have tried to stop war, prejudice and drunk driving.
I want to describe to my daughter the exhilaration of seeing your child learn to ride a bike.
I want to capture for her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching the soft fur of a dog or cat for the first time.
I want her to taste the joy that is so real it actually hurts.
My daughter’s quizzical look makes me realize that tears have formed in my eyes. “You’ll never regret it,” I finally say. Then I reached across the table, squeezed my daughter’s hand and offered a silent prayer for her, and for me, and for all the mere mortal women who stumble their way into this most wonderful of callings.”
Nowadays, it seems like people are way too busy to hang out and socialize as often as they did in the past. Life’s pace increases and we barely take the time to enjoy the little things in life, so when we stumble upon at something miraculous as the flash mob in this video, we understand that we are missing a lot.
It all starts with a man wearing a tax and playing his instrument in the center of Sabadell, Spain.
People are gathered around him and enjoy the pleasant sound he produces while there is a hat on the ground for the tips to be dropped in.
As everyone was looking at this musician in awe, it was a little girl who approached to put some money in his hat, not knowing her act will trigger an incredible public performance that will steal the hearts of millions of people worldwide.
Once she put her money, she stood right in front of the man and couldn’t take her eyes off of him as he played Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” But then, a woman, carrying her own instrument joined the musician.
To everyone’s surprise, more and more musicians started appearing and adding to the incredible experience. Around 100 performers took part in the flash mob that touched heartstrings that day at the plaza.
People were mesmerized and glad to be witnessing such incredible concert happening right before their eyes. Organized by Banco Sabadell, a bank in Spain, to celebrate their 130th anniversary, the flash mob joined together professional musicians from the Lieder, Amics de l’Òpera, Vallès Symphony Orchestra, and Coral Belles Arts choirs.
This one-in-a-lifetime experience got even better when a choir of voices started singing the lyrics of this incredible Beethoven’s symphony. As people sang along many young kids couldn’t contain their joy and began dancing.
At one moment, the orchestra got quiet and passersby and the public believed the performance came to an end, but then the conductor directed the musicians to play even louder than before. To everyone’s delight, this awesome show was still not over.
The video of the flash mob that warmed our hearts was later shared on YouTube by Banco Sabadell and to this day, it has been seen more than 81 million times. Once you see it yourself, you’ll understand why.
People wished they were there to see it in person and shared how they felt watching it.
“I would give anything to have witnessed this in person. The joy in the young and old is priceless,” one person wrote.
“I don’t care how many times I see this video, or how many times I hear this glorious music, it always brings tears of joy to my face and pure joy in my heart. Just glorious, divine, perfect music!”
Music really has the power to join people together.
You definitely don’t want to miss this. “I feel human again every time I watch this,” one woman wrote, and we share her feelings. Take a look at it in the video below.
Whenever we feel like we’ve lost our faith in humanity, stories like this one come along our way and restore it.
It’s one thing that we should all remember and live by, that being kind to others always pays off. It makes us better humans and makes this world a better place. Take a look at this lovely story that took place at a grocery store.
I just moved to Bettendorf, IA at the first of the month and was shopping in Hy-Vee. I take the public bus there. I get to the checkout and the cashier starts scanning my groceries when I realize I had left my EBT card at home. I tell her to void the whole thing and I’d have to come back at a later time. She calls up the manager and he asks if I could come back later today, they could save my cart until then.
I told them, with the bus system as my only transportation and that it takes a lot out of me just to make the round trip, I probably wouldn’t return today. A lady behind me in line asked the cashier what was wrong. The cashier told her and she asked me, ‘Can I pay for your groceries? I’d really like to!’ At first I thought it was a joke and hesitated but, I could see the compassion in her eyes and I really did need the food. I asked her several times, ‘Are you sure? It’s a lot of money.’ She insisted and I said I’d do it on one condition… she let me give her a hug. She gave me a warm hug and I thanked her very much over and over again, tears welling in my eyes.
I quickly took a picture of her for two reasons, one to remind me of her generosity and two to share it with anyone, hoping one day it gets back to her that her gift was a true blessing I’m forever grateful for. Blessed be to this woman, an angel sent when I really needed it! I didn’t get her name but, she sure touched my heart and made my faith in humanity a whole lot better! Thank you…Whoever she is, Thank You!
Remember the times when music only consisted of instruments and the performers’ vocals? No audio enhancers and no auto-tune. I don’t say today’s music is less better than that back in the time, but sometimes, listening to the artist’s raw voice triggers so many emotions and nostalgia that we get chills.
We are glad the “old” music still serves as an inspiration for young and talented musicians who do incredible covers, just like Allison Young and Josh Turner. Their video captured many hearts and people love it so much that they believe these two should do an album together, and we can’t agree more. Listening to her mesmerizing vocal and his remarkable guitar skills make this performance one of my favorites. It touches heartstrings.
Not only they gave us a performance to remember, but they did it in the most heartwarming manner possible. Sitting on a sofa, with just their talent, a microphone, and a guitar, they made us feel cozy and warmed our souls. It’s true when they say that real beauty lies in simplicity.
The song they opted for this time, “Crazy,” was originally written by Willie Nelson, but Allison and Josh went for Pasty Cline’s style. Their talents blended in a perfect harmony as Josh accompanied her out-of-this-world voice with his guitar.
People went crazy and couldn’t help but share what feelings this cover triggered at them. “Most impressed that they can whistle in tune — that’s quite hard,” one person wrote. “I am going crazy waiting for more duets with Allison and Josh. Their voices compliment each other so well,” another added.
As he wrote in the description of the video, Josh has admired Allison’s voice so he asked her whether she was willing to make a video together. She was thrilled to do it, probably not aware that it will result with a masterpiece seen by more than 1.8 million people. The sound Josh produces is gentle, yet more and more intricate with each tone.
The best part comes after Josh joins in by singing the melody together with Allison till the end of this everlasting piece of music. The perfect mixture of everything what these musicians have to offer turned into a serenade with a touch of a lullaby.
If you love this video, check Josh’s YouTube channel for more amazing performances.
Very often, when we are stunned by what someone is doing, we tend to say how those people are simply talented, by somehow, we forget of all the dedication, practice, and hard work they put in being the best.
Hillary Klug is one of those people whose performances take our breath away. This young lady achieved great things so far, all thanks to her love and devotion for what she does, and that’s entertaining the crowds from every corner of America, as well as other countries. She perfectly combines tap dancing with playing the fiddle. The harmony and the balance she achieves is pure magic, and maybe the most mesmerizing tap dancing we’ve ever seen. Along with two of her friends, they create choreography and produce pleasant sounds.
Hillary was only eight years old when she knew tap dancing was going to be her thing. She loved it and mastered it even when she was just a young lady, but it wasn’t until she turned thirteen that she fell in love with playing the fiddle two. She is an incredible artist who not only performs other people’s songs and music, but creates her own. Her hard work really paid off as she’s now a real internet sensation. The videos of her dancing and playing are seen by millions of people. But this is not what her talent is limited to. She appears in independent films, teaches workshops, and performs at festivals and concerts, too.
This time, the trio chose the popular folk song “Cotton-Eyed Joe.” This piece of music is really something, as its vibrant and energetic melody allows all types of creative dancing. Its popularity is pretty huge as it has been performed multiple times by many different artists. But let’s get honest, nothing really beats this group’s performance of the song. It’s amazing how they play the instrument and tap dance without missing a single beat.
Hillary has already performed internationally, and has two music books and a record in the making under her belt. Her hard work is just a proof that if you nurture your passion, it can lead you anywhere.
Take a look at the dazzling performance this trio delivers and enjoy.
Some songs are simply timeless. No matter how much time has passed, they still remain huge hits sang by many even nowadays. I know you can think of many such masterpieces, and I’m pretty sure “What Kind of Fool” comes to your mind as well. Initially performed back in 1981 by “Barbs and Barry,” or if you prefer Barbara Streisand and Barry Gibb of the Beegees, this song is everlasting.
This time, it comes from Tim McGraw’s eldest daughter, Gracie. Now if you are a fan of country music you know all too well who we are talking about.
What’s best, this girl and her dad’s edition of the Beegees’ song comes right from their car. They are not recording at the studio, but having fun driving around and singing casually, which makes the whole performances beyond sweet. Bonding together and making people’s days, so what’s not to love about this video?
These two sang together before, even on stage, but this rather “informal” performance is what captured our hearts. Father-daughter time has never looked any better than this.
As a country music singer, Tim always sings from the soul, and it’s undeniable that Gracie got her talent from him. Listening to her singing makes her dad very proud. He can’t take the smile off his face and that speaks a lot about how happy he is she’s following into his footsteps.
Gracie is a serious singer with an angelic voice that stole the hearts of many. She’s still very young, so we hope we’ll hear more of her in the future.
People and other celebrities couldn’t help but notice how special the relationship between these two is.
“Aw Daddy’s getting emotional so proud of his little girls gift. It was so cute and sweet watching him listen to his baby girl. She should go into music but she’s her own person she can sing what ever type of music she wants to it doesn’t have to be country. Her parents will be proud of her ether way as we fans are proud of her.”- Allison Burke
Tim has the time of his life as he joins Gracie trying to imitate Gibb’s high pitch so we see him in a different light than what we are used to.
This father-daughter duet is a must see. Check it out in the video below.
Some people are born to be stars. His undeniable talent for singing and acting, along with his humble personality makes Josh Groban one of our favorite musicians and entertainers. His powerful vocal gives us chills whenever we listen to him perform.
Now, during the coronavirus pandemic when most of us are spending the days in the comfort of our homes, Groban’s music comes as a true delight that cheers us up and somehow reminds us that everything is going to be just fine.
This time, he uploaded a rendition that he sang straight from his shower and we fell in love with him again. This is what the description of the video says:
“… brave frontline workers around the country but especially those in the epicenter at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Irving Medical Center and around NYC.”
Healthcare workers deserve all the praise and support. And Groban wanted to make sure they know he’s thankful for everything they do during these hard times for the humanity.
Singing Cohen’s masterpiece “Hallelujah” sounds pretty unique and deeply touching when coming from this incredible performer. The song received little attention when it was first released, but once it was featured in the animated movie “Shrek” it rose to popularity and is now many people’s all time favorite.
This is the third song from the series of performances Groban does from his shower, and we hope there will be more.
This time, however, he performs along with the violin virtuoso Lucia Micarelli. Her talent is mesmerizing and we believe the two make a powerful music duo. This isn’t the first time for these two to join in the music as Micarelli has been featured in two Groban’s world tours.
Groban’s smooth voice and Miracelli’s singing and playing skills blend just perfectly.
“Well I’ve heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don’t really care for music, do you? Well it goes like this”
Groban wants everyone to know that these rough times aren’t here to stay, we just have to stick to our fate and be there for one another.
“In times like these I’m inspired by everyone doing their part, no matter how seemingly large or small, to make a difference. We can get through this. Let’s not lose our kindness and humanity while we do.”
People love it and can’t help but let their emotions speak for them. One person writes, “Not only does your voice invoke peace but also your wonderful sweet personality! Thank your for sharing yourself with others! Truly a gift from God!”
This truly is a masterpiece and a much needed refreshment. Make sure you don’t miss the video below.
Many people who are affected by the pandemic in one way or another are in need of solidarity and support during these hard times for the humankind.
The good thing is that we see many ordinary people, as well as celebrities, giving their contribution in the fight against the virus by offering words of hope and helping financially. And that speaks a lot about humanity. No matter who we are and what our background is, we show that we know how to stand together when we need it the most.
Health workers who are at the front line in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic receive enormous amount of gratitude and are praised by many, including One World: Together At Home, a global broadcast and digital special. This movement, under Global Citizen, made it possible for many music super stars to come together and show their support.
This time, people’s hearts were captured by the incredible performance of “The Prayer” by Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Lady Gaga, John Legend and pianist Lang Lang. The music and the lyrics seem to perfectly fit the purpose of the song being performed by such powerful vocals amid the pandemic.
Needless to say, all eyes and ears were on these remarkable musicians on April 18th.
Celine and Andrea have performed this masterpiece many time throughout the years, and the vocal of Lady Gaga added to this one-of-a-kind experience.
John’s presence led to a stunning mixture of his cool tone with the high pitch of the rest of the stars.
Of course, this performance wouldn’t be the same without the talent of Chinese pianist Lang Lang.
From the comfort of their homes, these five musicians brought the 1998 hit to a whole new level. It is a perfect harmony between English and Italian lyrics, and a pleasant blending between styles.
“In times when we don’t know Let this be our prayer When we lose our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we’ll be safe”
It’s amazing what music can do. It holds the power to not only entertain us, but to provide comfort during our toughest of times. We are glad everyone is feeling they can help humanity overcome the struggles this pandemic has placed upon them and end up winners.
Listen to what is one of the best rendition of “The Prayer” so far in the video below. It’s not a surprise it has been seen by more than 7.5 million people in just a couple of days.
Mothers are those special humans who seem to possess a bunch of super powers. They take care of the house, run errands, and always know where things are. So with our moms by our side, we should never worry that we will ever fail.
Sweet Isabella, a nine-year-old from Utah had a special bond with her mom Patricia Pieri. Every morning, this mom would make sure her daughter’s hair was nicely braided or put in a perfect bun.
Sadly, Patricia was suffering from a rare brain illness ever since Isabella was three, and she fought as much as she could, but lost the fight and left her sweet girl devastated.
Isabella’s dad, Philip, did all he could for the girl to overcome the loss. He even tried doing her hair the way her mom did, by no matter how much effort he put, it never looked the same.
“She’d get mad at me for pulling her hair. I didn’t know how to do it. One day [Isabella] came home and it looked beautiful. I call her my princess and she looks the part, she plays the part and her confidence is way up, which is what I’ve been intending.”
He was left puzzled and wondered who could do his girl’s hair that nicely?
Well, it turned out the person who took time to help Isabella style her hair was the 47-year-old bus driver Tracy Dean. This woman isn’t like any other bus driver out there. She truly is very special as always keeps close eye on everyone on her bus making sure they are safe and sound.
As caring as she is, Tracy noticed Isabella had a hard time putting her hair in a bun, so she decided to step in and lend a helping hand.
Having four children on her own, Tracy is aware that looks matters a lot to kids Isabella’s age so she makes sure she holds her back while the rest of the students are off the bus to help her do her hair.
“I could tell she was struggling with her hair. We usually do two French braids first and once in a while she just wants one braid. I also taught her how to brush her hair. She’d get on the bus and she’d say, ‘I brushed my hair. Does it look good? I’ll say, ‘You did awesome.’”
Needless to say, Philip is very thankful for everything this caring woman does for Isabella. Maybe it doesn’t seem like much to others, but it means the world to this girl who lost her mother at such young age.
“She’s such a nice woman.”
Tracy is happy she can help Isabella feel better about herself. She is a cancer survivor and always asks herself what if it were her children in Isabella’s place.
“It’s just the way my mom raised me, to be nice to everyone—people who need a little love in their life. I like to give all of the kids a chance—even the naughty kids.”
Take a look at the video below for the whole story. Isabella is very grateful for everything Tracy is doing for her. Please share this story with your family and friends, maybe it will inspire someone to do an act of kindness.
The coronavirus outbreak is causing widespread fear and concern. People are socially distancing and doing their best to keep themselves safe, but the virus doesn’t seem to spare anyone, including children as young as a day old.
Initially, researchers and epidemiologists believed children were at lower risk of contracting the virus, but the number of cases of youngsters affected proves that not to be completely relevant information.
One family is sharing how their one-year-old son was diagnosed with COVID-19 and are urging other parents of young children to be extra cautious.
UPDATE ON LUKE: Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes, prayers and everything else. Your love and kindness is greatly appreciated! Luke’s fever still persists, but is now very low with the constant Tylenol and Motrin. Now to watch Amanda…https://t.co/sU7TBTvH3n
Speaking of the symptoms the toddler from Farmington, Michigan, experienced, his mom Amanda May Schreiber told Detroit News, “He looked like he was passing out, I’m doing songs and acting crazy in the car and he just wasn’t responsive. It was one of the scariest moments of my life.”
The family self-isolated themselves and stayed home making sure they were regularly checking on their kids’ temperature. That morning of March 31, both Luke’s and his 4-month-old sibling Alistair’s temperature indicated they had fever.
“Luke woke up crying, which he never usually does, and he had a fever close to 103, a little more than Alistair’s,” Amanda said.
“I immediately thought ‘oh no,’ but we didn’t panic. We got them up, gave them Motrin and the fevers reduced quickly, so we hoped it was nothing to worry about.”
Luke’s condition didn’t get any better and his temperature rose to 106.5.
“I promise you we checked it 10 times using two different thermometers and checking it on ourselves, too.”
Amanda and Ryan tried many things i order to lower Luke’s temperature down, such as giving him a bath, but nothing seemed to help.
“Luke started screaming because it was cold, and we were obviously really scared because it all happened really quickly,” Ryan added. “In that quick moment of panic, you know you have to jump in action.”
The worried parents rushed their little boy to the hospital.
“Six hours after we got to the hospital, his fever was still at 104.5. He stayed the night. It took just 12 hours to get the results back that he was positive for COVID-19 because they do in-house testing,” Amanda told the Detroit News.
“Doctors told us that with that temperature, any longer before bringing him into the hospital he’s at a much higher risk for seizure and brain damage,” Ryan said. “There’s a lot of people who are, unfortunately, losing loved ones, and as long as we can keep Luke healthy, we’re lucky.”
For those of you that are the praying kind, throw an extra one our way. Our 22-month old Luke ended up in the hospital yesterday with a 106+ fever. Still 103 this morning, and waiting on suspected positive results of covid. He’s a champ so far. pic.twitter.com/GLwExUnZsd
It’s bee a while since Luke was diagnosed with COVID-19 and doctors are still struggling to get his temperature down.
“It goes away and comes right back. We have yet to see a day without a fever at some point. He gets exhausted way faster and just needs to sleep more.”
“It’s important to stay vigilant,” Ryan said. “We thought we were doing everything that we could to prevent it. We were washing surfaces, we were cleaning hands, leaving mail and packages in the garage, and Luke still got it.”
We pray for sweet Luke to overcome the condition as soon as possible. And for the rest of the parents, make sure you keep your little ones as protected as possible.
Some in-laws know how to keep distance and never interfere between their child and their spouse, but there are also those who want to have a say in each decision the couple makes. Sadly, it can negatively affect the emotional connections the partners share. Just like that of the husband and the wife from this story.
One mother wrote a letter to Slate describing what her mother-in-law did while she was recovering from giving birth to her son via c-section.
She started her letter by explaining how her husband’s mother has never been fond of her and has always been a manipulator. One good thing was that she and her husband lived states away from her husband’s family, but that didn’t prevent her mother-in-law to find a way to interfere whenever possible.
When she heard the news that her son and her daughter-in-law were expecting a baby, the mother-in-law was over the moon. But soon after, she started asking questions about the baby’s name. The couple told her how they have already decided on the name, but she insisted she didn’t like what they had in mind naming their bundle of joy and said how she had a better name.
As the woman sharing this story put her mother-in-law in her place and told her how the conversation about the baby’s name was a done deal, the mother-in-law though she could persuade her son to listen to her, but once he turned her name offers down himself, she stopped arguing.
When the day they were all eagerly waiting for finally came, the mom gave birth via c-section and was way too tired to deal with paper work so she let her husband deal with it. The mother-in-law, however, saw it as a chance to make her son change the baby’s name.
He didn’t want to listen to his mom at first, but she was persistent, so the new father agreed on a compromise.
He kept the first name of the baby to what his wife wanted, but changed the middle name from “Finley” to “Finlay.”
Once the “damage was done,” the husband realized his wife would be mad at him for listening to his mother, so he decided not to tell her anything about what happened.
A couple of months later, the mother-in-law sent the baby a gift which was addressed to Finlay. The mother knew something was wrong so she went on and checked the baby’s Social Security Number. To her surprise (or not) her son’s middle name was in fact Finlay.
After she confronted her husband, he said how his mother managed to guilt-trip him.
At the end, this woman forgave her husband, but she couldn’t forgive her mother-in-law.
The advice she got after sending the letter? That she’s too kind for her husband and his family and that she should have asked for a divorce.
Well, despite what the husband and his mother did, we believe divorce shouldn’t be an option.
What about you? How would you react if you were in this woman’s place?
Those people who get to live in a neighborhood of nice humans who mind their own business and never cause any troubles, such as playing loud music or ruining stuff, are truly lucky.
One woman shared a very interesting story of how her father dealt with his obnoxious neighbors and people love it.
Turning to Reddit, this woman wrote:
“We live in a small private neighbourhood, the neighbours are related to us more or less (distant relatives). Everybody here is a complete nutjob. They were constantly arguing over decades before me or my brother were even born. Our property line is kinda like a square and it is surrounded by road from two sides. Keep in mind that on one part of the road we let our neighbours use 1 square meter of the land so they could use the road safer and not damage our property.”
As this constant fight went on and on throughout the years and the neighbors couldn’t come to terms about the problem and find a solution that would suit everyone best, they simply decided to run over this man’s fence and destroy it.
“One day my neighbors order a massive truck filled with tons of wood. The truck driver runs over our fence. Nobody wanted to pay for the damage. Our fence is made out of multiple bushes, trees and a little bit of metal fence too. These plants were now completely destroyed and a part of metal fence completely bent. We had to replant these plants and place a new metal fence. My father told me this was not the first time this happened but actually third. I couldn’t believe it when I heard this. So this is where the revenge begins.”
Not having the strength to put up with the careless behavior of those people living around him, the woman’s father, who is a police officer, decided to dig up the property line marker and fill the area with rock-filled barrels. Shortly after, three of the neighbors damaged their vehicles after running onto the barrels.
“Over the period of 1 year these neighbors hit the barrels so much with their cars that the barrels are now worthless.”
Dad, however, wasn’t about to quit on that small piece of land that belonged to him.
“He bought cement, sand and metal poles. One peaceful afternoon my father and I cemented that whole part of the land and placed some lovely flowers on top. So when they hit the concrete they can smell our flowers of victory/defeat.”
Needless to say, they cars were damaged further, and the fence stayed untouched.
“As we expected. 5 neighbors in total wrecked their cars on the new fence and nobody came knocking on the door.”
Later, the woman who shared the story added an update saying:
“Some of them are really bad drivers. But they got used to it after a while. There is one neighbor that was drunk most of the time. I wouldn’t say they were drunk driving but merely just turned too soon.”
Have you ever had to deal with tough neighbors yourself? If yes, tell us your story in the comments section below.
This is the incredible story of a five-year-old girl named Allison who stepped in for her mother when she needed it the most and saved her life. Not every child that young knows how to react in a stressful situation and offer help, but sweet Allison knew exactly what she was doing.
Tracy Anderwald, Allison’s mom, shares the story of her brave girl’s act and is forever thankful for what she did for her.
One day, Tracy decided to relax in the pool together with her daughter. But soon, Allison got bored and went to play in the yard. What was supposed to be a fun day for these two, could easily turn into a tragedy. As Tracy was swimming, she experienced a seizure and her head went under the water.
As Allison was playing, she noticed how her mom stopped swimming and rushed to check if everything was fine. The girl then saw her mom’s body floating and her head in the water. Without thinking twice, Allison jumped in the pool and pulled her mom to safety using all her strength.
Sweet Allison then turned her mom over, but she was still having a seizure so Allison went inside the house and asked from the rest of the family to come.
Tracy’s husband then called 911.
Next thing Tracy remembers is the hospital bed. She wasn’t sure what happened exactly or how she ended up in the hospital. When her sister, Tedra Hunt, told her how it was Allison who saved her life, Tracy couldn’t believe her ears.
“Allison was able to do that on her own. And so it’s a miracle,” Tedra said.
When Tracy checked the security footage, she saw the whole thing. She was very grateful she raised such brave and quick-thinking child.
Tracy recalls teaching Allison how to swim when she was just two and a half years old. It seemed she was way too young for that skill at the time, but Tracy was now happy she did that.
The incredible video of the rescue was later uploaded on YouTube and has been seen more than 4.5 million times.
Allison was hailed a hero and deserves all the praise for her brave act.
Seizures, sadly, can happen at any time and any place, and can be a result of many different conditions such as strokes, head injuries, extremely low blood sugar, and more. But we should all know how to offer help in such situations.
You can take a look at the incredible rescue in the video below. Please share it with your friends.
They say children don’t do what they are told to, but what they see others doing. That is why we should mind the way we behave around our children. Teaching them by doing might be the most powerful method of shaping them into nice people who will be important part of the community.
That is exactly what the parents of this little girl named Eloise Incorvaia did. Even though she is way too young to understand the concept of religion and prayer, her parents want to raise her God’s way so they try to introduce religion from an early age.
Before every meal, the family says a prayer and thanks God for the food and all the other beauties life has given them.
On one occasion, while they were all sat by the table, preparing to feed their daughter in the high chair, she knew exactly what to do before she started eating. As soon as she heard the word prayer, she spread her tiny little hands towards her parents’ and closed her eyes, ready to listen to her Dad.
However, the cutest moment of all comes at the very end when daddy says “Amen” and Eloise repeats the word in a baby language. This might be the most adorable little girl out there.
Not only she is a cutie pie, but very smart as well. Her parents know that everything they teach her is not in vain because she acquires lots of the things she hears and sees.
When this heartwarming video was taken, sweet Eloise was just 20 months old. People loved it so much that Eloise was featured on Fox News, The Ellen Show, and the Today Show.
Today, the family has two more kids and cute Eloise has a sister and a little brother. We hope they will be raised the way Eloise was.
Watch the heartwarming video below and make sure you share it with friends.
Although we have witnessed humans and wild animals being friends before, it still comes as a surprise when we see how people interact closely with lions, tigers, and gorillas. This is especially unusual when it comes to children getting close to these animals. Just like little Isaiah and the baby gorilla he met while at the Columbus Zoo in Congo.
Kamoli, the cute baby gorilla spotted Isaiah getting closer to the glass behind which he stood wanting to say hi and maybe play a bit.
Speaking of the lovely encounter, Isaiah’s mom, Sherry Chute told Columbia Dispatch: “He was just looking at the gorillas and we said to him ‘Isaiah what do the gorillas do?’ and he started pounding his chest.” Isaiah’s mom Sherry Chute told The Columbia Dispatch.
Kamoli and Isaiah had the time of their life running from one side of the enclosure to the other, and whenever the animal would run, Isaiah would follow. Then, Kamoli would play hide-and-seek and would get behind a tree, and Isaiah would try to find him.
Isaiah’s parents were overjoyed their little boy experienced such incredible adventure as to be friends with a unique animal. Well, how many of us get to hang out with a cute gorilla?
The fun time lasted for about five minutes, but those were the best five minutes ever for the new friends. The glass between them didn’t stop them from enjoying the game of tag.
As he was leaving the place, Isaiah said “bye gorilla!”
“It was a really fun interaction,” Chute said. “Isaiah is just like that. Anyone who knows him knows thats he’s super playful. It was so fun to see him interact with the animals and know what they were. He was just so truely blissful in that moment, it melted his mommy’s heart.”
Once the video was shared on the Internet, people fell in love with it and it soon reached more than 2.5 million views.
“That is so cute.just shows how much alike human children and baby gorillas are alike. How can people poach these amazing animals in the wild?,” one commenter said.
“Harambe reincarnated, showing everyone he just wanted to play with children,” another added.
Make sure you take a look at Isaiah and Kamoli playing in the video below.
Those of you who are familiar with one of the best and most famous talent shows in the world, Britain’s Got Talent, know how hard it is to wow the judges, especially Simon, who stands for a tough-to-break guy.
But every once in a while, the stage of this mega popular show is taken by people with great talent who leave both the judges and the audience speechless.
Meet Calum Courtney, a 10-year-old boy who rocked the stage of BGT. What makes this loving boy special are not only his amazing vocal skills, but the fact that he has a mild form of autism, which is something he never saw as an obstacle in his pursue of happiness and music career.
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Once he stood in front of the judges, the boy seemed nervous, so everyone wondered if he would be able to show his talent.
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When he started singing, it was obvious he was trembling, but as the song progressed, everyone became aware that Calum was a special boy with great vocal abilities. His talent was first noticed after he sang “Who’s Lovin’ You” by Smokey Robinson between the aisles of Asda. The shoppers were impressed, and soon the footage of the rendition was shared online and seen by great number of people.
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After this supermarket performance, Calum put his mind into pursuing a career in music. He was certain that the next thing he had to do was appear on TV, so he auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent ang got a chance to share his talent there.
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This devoted boy spent months preparing for the big night, and there he was, in front of the judges, the audience in the studio, and millions of people who never miss an episode of their favorite show.
He knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and Calum was ready to grab it tight. His mild voice touched the hearts of everyone who got to listen his performance.
His parents knew he would wow everyone, so they just waited for the judges to say what they already knew. And that’s how remarkably talented this prodigy is.
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Take a look at his performance in the video below. We simply can’t wait to see more of Calum in the future.
The coronavirus pandemic that is still shaking the world has changed the way we have lived during these last couple of months. With the lock-downs and curfews, people are forced to stay home and spend more time with their families. And being surrounded by those we love the most is what is helping us overcome the situation easier.
For an elderly couple from Israel the isolation from the rest of the people and staying home seems to be filled with fun. As the wife couldn’t visit the hair saloon, her husband was there to help her stay as beautiful as she already is. What he did? He dyed her hair. Isn’t that the sweetest thing you’ve heard all day?
Luckily, their grandson was there to snap a photo of the two.
The cute image that has gone viral was posted on Facebook with the following caption: “These are my 92-year-old grandparents (we will be healthy). In any situation, my grandfather takes care that my grandmother will feel well-groomed. You don’t see things like this every day.”
People shared it further and commented how it showed what true love looks like, and we can’t agree more.
It also showed us that instead of complaining how we are forced to stay home and how bored we are being around our family for days, we should use that time to bond even further, just like these two lovebirds do.
One person wrote: “One of the most beautiful pictures I’ve seen in the last period. I wish for everyone such love… A generation that knows how to love and give for real. May they be blessed with health”
Another commented: “To think how much this amazing couple has passed in decades together – wars, stressed financial periods, medical problems and still stayed together – Food for thought for all of us. Health, a sea of love and longevity for this amazing couple.”
If this lovely photo made your day, don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
When getting a pet one would assume it’s forever, but apparently not everyone thinks that way.
Sadly, many owners decide to simply ditch their cats, dogs, or other animals only because they no longer want to take care of them.
The staff at a shelter at Harris County, Texas, shared their story and we actually became aware that the number of those people abandoning their pets is in fact huge, and it’s totally heartbreaking to learn.
The staff wrote on Facebook about the current situation in and outside the shelter and shared photos of pet owners waiting in front of the place for hours just to leave their animal companions.
Yes, people are actually lining to abandon someone they are supposed to love and it’s a devastating sight to see. According to the post, the line is so long that it spreads to the parking lot of the Harris County Animal Shelter.
The worst thing of all is that those who can’t wait for that long in the sun don’t bother to look for another shelter but simply tie the animal to a nearby tree or just leave it there at the parking lot and head back home without the pet.
According to Kerry McKeel, a spokesperson for the Harris County Animal Shelter, the place fits two hundred pets, but the current number of animals in the shelter is five hundred and counting.
“It is a capacity crisis for Harris County Animal Shelter,” McKeel told The Dodo.
When leaving their pet behind, owners come up with a bunch of excuses such as moving places, being unable to take care of the animal any longer, their landlord preventing them to take the pet in, and more. But there are also those who are brutally honest and say how they simply don’t want the pet any longer.
The scenes are heartbreaking, as there are distressed, confused, and frightened animals all around the place.
The staff at the shelter are perfectly aware that the lives of all those abandoned animals are in their hands, and they do their best to help each and every one of them survive.
Despite the huge number of residents, the shelter still manages to keep their 90% lifesaving rate and they are proud of that.
The number of abandoned animals gets higher when the summer comes.
These people who do everything in their power to keep all those animals alive and safe are the real heroes who deserve all our respect.
Below is just a small portion of the chaos the shelter workers have to put up with every single day.
No country is spared from the coronavirus pandemic. People are left wondering when this madness is going to end so that they can get to their old way of living again. But will we be able to ever live as we did before the spread of this virus? No one knows for sure, because as we hear of more and more people dying from it, we become more and more frightened and isolated from one another.
What we need to understand is that behind all those numbers we are presented with every day for the past couple of months are real people who lost their lives and were completely alone when leaving this world.
Joe Lewinger began experiencing COVID-19 symptoms around St. Patrick’s Day and died from complications of the virus just two weeks after the diagnosis.
His wife, Maura, wasn’t allowed to be by his side but doctors were kind enough to let her FaceTime with Joe. He passed away listening to their wedding song and Maura telling him how much she loved him and how much he meant to her.
“I played our wedding song for him. And then that was it.”
Maura shared her family’s devastating story with CNN’s Erin Burnett and opened her heart and soul. She says how Joe was a very healthy man and how his mild symptoms turned severe in a very short time.
Joe was a respected member of the community and worked as an assistant principal and a basketball coach for the catholic school team in Long Island where he and his family lived. This man was a father of three and described by everyone as loving, devoted, and caring.
After he was admitted to hospital, Joe was given anti-malaria medications to treat the virus, but his condition only worsened as days passed by. Maura was heartbroken she couldn’t be by his side during those tough times, but eventually, she found a way to show him her support and love using FaceTime.
“The country is getting used to remote learning and we had to get used to virtual caregiving and virtual marriage in just being there for each other,” she said.
“I saw him and I begged him not to leave us and told him we all need him,” Maura added.
As the family stayed home, they were waiting to hear some good news and hoped Joe would be back home soon, but that didn’t happen.
“We have thrown the kitchen sink at him and I’m afraid he doesn’t have more time,” the doctor told Maura.
She then asked to FaceTime with her husband for one last time.
“I thanked him for being the most amazing husband, for making me feel cherished and loved every single day,” she said.
Moments later, Joe passed away.
Maura is now begging others to stay home and help in the fight against the deadly virus that left her children without a father.
“People are just not being careful. People are being so invincible-feeling and they think it can happen to them,” she said. “You cannot, cannot, be with people that are not in your house. As sad and lonely and everything that is, you must, must stay with only the people in your house.”
We are deeply saddened by this family’s loss. Rest in peace Joe.
Hospitals are for many a frightening place to be, but when it comes to kids, they experience visiting these places in a more stressful manner than adults.
A five year-old-boy named Shade Thompson had to undergo two surgeries in a very short time. His mom Layla told Liftable how he was having troubles walking as he only took steps using his toes, not his entire feet. The doctors at the UPMC Susquehanna Health in Williamsport, Pennsylvania took care of Slade and he was recovering just great. After the surgery, the boy had to use a wheelchair for two months, though.
“He’s been through a lot this last year,” Thompson told WNEP-TV.
“We had been in the children’s hospital,” she went on, “so we were kind of nervous just going to a hospital to have it done.”
After he recovered completely, he underwent another operation. This time the doctors had to cauterize Slade’s tonsils, adenoids and both sides of his nose. The surgery was successful and he was about to wake from the anesthesia.
“Kids don’t typically come out of anesthesia very happy,” Slade’s nurse, Annie Hager, told WNEP-TV.
When Slade woke up and realized he was still at the hospital without his mom by his side, he got really scared and started crying. Luckily, the nurse who went to check on him was there to comfort the sweet boy and tell him that everything went well and that his family was waiting outside.
Nurse Hager really did an amazing job. She was there for Slade and she saved the day.
“When I told him mom couldn’t be there, he asked if I would snuggle him and I said, ‘sure will,’” Hager explained.
Layla was eager to see her son, and the moment she entered his room she saw the nurse hugging her boy. She though it was the most touching thing to witness and took a photo of the two. Initially, she wanted it to be a sweet reminder of how loving nurse Hager was, but the photo was soon shared on the social media and went viral.
“As a nurse, providing care is one thing, but making sure our patients are calm and comfortable matters just as much,” UPMC wrote on Facebook.
“It’s nurses like Annie — who show true compassion — that keep our patients happy.”
“You want someone to treat your child the way you would treat them,” Thompson told WNEP-TV. She and Slade returned to UPMC with a gift and thank-you hug for the special nurse.
“This little guy touched my heart, and his mama’s beautiful kind words and actions have brought tears to my eyes twice now!” Hager shared on Instagram. “This right here is why I LOVE my job.”
Layla also shared with Liftable how she spoke with her son about the surgeries before they took place as she believes that being familiar with the procedures helps the kids do better.
“The parents can be calmer, kids can be calmer, everything just runs smoothly,” she said.
“I would tell other parents to confide in other parents who have had similar situations but also remember one bad experience with one person doesn’t mean you will all have that,” she cautioned. “Every person and case is different.”
The most amazing part of the story is that nurse Hager was supposed to have a day off on the day of Slade’s surgery but she was called in because they were running short.
This loving lady, whom Slade now considers his best friend, made all the difference for the scared boy and we believe people like her is what this world needs more of.
