5-year-old girl raises awareness about dwarfism with dancing

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Dwarfism can be a result of either genetics or a number of medical conditions. People with dwarfism have short stature and the average height of those who have this condition is 4 feet. Besides this, dwarfism can also be characterized with average-size torso and very short limbs, especially in the upper halves of arms and legs, limited elbow mobility, disproportionately large head, prominent forehead, flattened bridge of the nose, and more.

The thing is that people with dwarfism are no different than those who don’t share this condition. They function on their own and their restricted growth doesn’t affect their intelligence. In fact, they lead fulfilling lives.

However, their appearance can sometimes be a reason for stares on the streets, and that’s something that can easily affect their self-confidence.

Rilee is a 5-year-old girl with dwarfism who is doing something incredibly beautiful to fight the stereotypes about her looks. How she does it? By dancing.

For the Dwarfism Awareness Month, October, Rilee’s parents posted a video of her moving to the rhythm of Taylor Swift’s popular hit single “Shake It Off.” Needless to say, she does it in a perfect manner and gathers the attention of many.

There are also mean comments coming from the mouths of mean people about this cute girl. We, however, believe she’s doing an awesome job trying to raise awareness.

You can take a look at her lovely performance in the video below. Please share it with your friends to help Rilee achieve her goal and have people informed about dwarfism.

This is why my children are the greatest gift I have ever received

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When I didn’t have children myself, I had this feeling that moms and dads out there just exaggerate whenever I would have heard them speaking of their kids and how happy and proud they were of them.

The truth is that the moment I embraced my bundle of joy, I started realizing that children really are the reason to live and be the best version of yourself once you welcome them in your life.

Kids can be a reason to cry and to smile, and sometimes, they are able to trigger both these feelings at the same time. Knowing that it was you who created that sweet little creature makes your heart fill with a dose of joy and excitement whenever you look at them.

Yes, kids can make you angry at times, especially when they misbehave and want to do things their own way because they believe they are old enough to make their own decisions, but that’s nothing compared to the smiles they treat you with every single day and the comfort you feel in their embrace.

My children are the greatest gift I have ever received and I can’t thank God enough for choosing me to be their mother.

I wish every person out there to feel the joy of being called a mom or a dad, because those are the words you can never put price on.

Here are some brilliant thoughts of some even more brilliant minds who make our days a bit brighter and a bit better. This is why we love these tiny creatures so much. Just try not to laugh.

1. “Stay away from prunes.” Randy, 7 years old.

2. “When your mom is angry at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair.” Talia, 9 years old.

3. “Never trust a dog to guard your food.” Patrick, 10.

4. “Do not pull your dad’s finger when he asks you to.” Emily, 7 years old.

5. “Permanent markers can’t be used as lipstick.” Lauren, 9.

6. “Never tell your mom that her diet is not working.” Michael, 11 years old.

7. “Never mess with your sister when she’s holding a baseball bat.” Robert, 10.

8. “If you want a cat, start by asking for a horse.” Naomi, 9 years old.

9. “If your dad is angry and asks ‘Do I look so stupid?’, Don’t answer.” Michael, 11.

10. “If you got a bad grade in school, show it to mom when she’s talking on the phone.” Ellen, 11 years old.

3-year-old cousins from Venezuela perform an incredible dance routine

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Dancing is said to liberate the soul. Moving to the rhythm of our favorite music gives us a feeling that we own the world and increases the levels of our happiness to a certain extent.

Now, some people are natural talents, but those of us who are not experts are allowed to dance as well, of course. In fact, I have always loved watching professional dancers excelling complex routines. That is why I immediately fell for the video below which shows two cousins dancing “joropo.” This words stands for “party” and the dance style incorporates elements of the European and the African culture.

Both the boy and the girl are three years old and are very skilled. They are from Venezuela, where the video is taken.

As they take the “dance floor,” all eyes are on them. The little girl’s spins and twirls only add to the beauty of their routine.

This dance took place years ago, but the video of it was posted on YouTube in 2017. It doesn’t really come as a surprise that it has been seen over 8.8 million times so far. This is definitely something you don’t want to miss.

Firefighters help deliver a healthy baby girl on Christmas Eve

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Just another proof that Christmas is the time of miracles and of wishes come true is this sweet story that comes from Houston.

On Christmas Eve, a mom and dad-to-be were eagerly waiting for their child to arrive into the world. However, after the woman’s water broke and they called an ambulance to help her get to the hospital, things turned a bit worrying. Namely, the weather was pretty bad and the temperatures reached 4 degrees Celsius, so the couple wasn’t sure whether they would make it there on time or not.

On Christmas Eve 2020, at 2222 hours, the crew of HFD Engine 5 delivered a healthy baby girl at a couple’s home while waiting for an ambulance. (Picture posted with permission of family.) Thanks for photo, Andy Williamson. pic.twitter.com/CY1ORCG7eF

— Houston Firefighters (@FirefightersHOU) December 25, 2020

Luckily, the firefighters from the Houston department were the first to arrive in the home of the expecting couple. As the bundle of joy couldn’t wait to meet her parents, the firefighters decided it would be for the best if they deliver the baby in the house.

At exactly 10:22 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the mom and dad received the greatest gift of all. Their little girl was born healthy.

The photo of the heroic firefighters and the proud parents was soon shared on the department’s Twitter and people were fast to comment how it was one of the cutest photos ever, with one person writing: “Excellent! Super proud of HFD!” Another person added: “Awesome HPD! Congratulations, what a blessing. Would love to date one of those guys.”

On Christmas Eve 2020, at 2222 hours, the crew of HFD Engine 5 delivered a healthy baby girl at a couple’s home while waiting for an ambulance. (Picture posted with permission of family.) Thanks for photo, Andy Williamson. pic.twitter.com/CY1ORCG7eF

— Houston Firefighters (@FirefightersHOU) December 25, 2020

We are happy for the couple and we would love to congratulate them on the new addition to the family. If Santa was about to pick a present for them, he wouldn’t have picked a better one himself.

Mom leaves 10-year-old son locked in a filthy apartment with no food or water for eight days

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A heartbreaking story of a boy abandoned by his own mother for eight days in a cockroach infested apartment with no water or electricity comes from Moscow, Russia.

10-year-old Mikhail was starved and scared, but he still defended his mother. Namely, when she left the place, she told her boy she would take the dog for a walk, but it wasn’t until eight days later that she finally decided to get back home and check on Mikhail.

Mum left son, 10, locked in their home with just rice to eat for eight days https://t.co/dBvVi90ZF8

— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 25, 2020

He didn’t have anything to eat. There was only dry rice in the house that he couldn’t possibly cook, so he was forced to call for help with the remaining strength. The neighbors heard the cries and managed to lower some food to him from the above balcony, but didn’t call the authorities because Mikhail begged them not to. They, however, waited for another day and then called the police. It was five days that the boy spent locked and alone. He was taken to the hospital for a check-up and his mother got home three days after her son was saved.

“I cannot imagine how the child managed to survive five days there,” said a neighbor, Dmitry, who witnessed the officers braking the door to the filthy apartment. “There are a lot of cockroaches, flies everywhere, an appalling smell.”

Boy, ten, is locked in his cockroach-infested Moscow home alone for eight days with no food or water https://t.co/H1hD7nzRy6

— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) November 25, 2020

31-year-old Natalya Azarenkova refused to tell the authorities where she was for eight days and why she left her son locked and untended. She now faces prison time and being separated from Mikhail for good. However, she believes she’s not guilty of endangering her boy’s life and was reported to have said: “I need my son, I want to fix everything.”

Antonio Banderas and Sarah Brightman put a stunning duet together on the stage of “The Phantom of the Opera”

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The Phantom of the Opera is the longest running show in Broadway history, reaching 10,000 Broadway performances in February 2012.

The musical is a true masterpiece and is based on the 1910 French novel of the same name by Gaston Leroux. The music for it was written by incredible Andrew Lloyd Webber, a composer who has created the music for a number of worldwide famous musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, and Evita.

New York Times spoke of him as “the most commercially successful composer in history,” while The Daily Telegraph ranked him the “fifth most powerful person in British culture.”

The plot of the famous Phantom of the Opera revolves around a stunningly beautiful soprano, Christine Daaé, and the mysterious man who lives in the subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opéra House and is obsessed with Christine thus does all in his power to make her the central role of the company and make her the prima donna.

The role of Christine in the musical was initially written and played by Webber’s wife Sarah Brightman.

In fact, she and Antonio Banderas performed the incredible piece of music together many years ago, but the video of their performance has recently been posted on the YouTube channel Show Must Go On, where it reached over 8.6 million views.

Their singing and on-stage act is so perfect, we can watch it over and over again. Take a look at it below.

Man enters hardware store and starts playing the piano – Millions are left speechless by his skills

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Some people are so talented that they take our breath away. Meet Jacob Tolliver, a virtuoso who seems was born to play the piano. Some people learned of Jacob from the viral video of him playing Whole Lotta Shakin’ at a hardware store on a partially functional instrument.

His incredible skills amazed millions of people who just couldn’t believe how someone could sound so awesome.

Jacob started playing the piano when he was in third grade and never stopped ever since.

In 2013, Jacob, who was just 19 at the time, was selected to play the role of Jerry Lee Lewis, “The Killer,” in the Las Vegas production of “Million Dollar Quartet.” He was also part of Season XIV of American Idol.

In fact, many agree he sounds exactly like the famous pianist, Jerry Lewis, who is said to be the “rock & roll’s first great wild man and one of the most influential pianists of the twentieth century.”

Jacob, however, says he never intended to copy anyone, he only wants for the genre to stay alive. Speaking to SO BOOKING COOL! the young pianist said: “The man [Lewis] truly is a genius. He’s 83 and he’s at the point in his life where I think he’d love to see somebody wanting to keep [rock ‘n’ roll] alive and keep it going ‘cause it is really great music.”

Listening to this talented young man playing is pure pleasure. Check him out below.

Police officer answers a call about a chocking 3-week-old baby girl and ends up saving her life

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Being a parent means being there for your kids all the time. However, the truth is that no matter how caring moms and dads out there are, it sometimes takes a second of not looking for things to turn for the worse.

Recently, the 911 dispatch center of the Sterling Heights Police Department got a call about a baby that choked on something and became unresponsive. Luckily, a patrolling car was near the baby’s house and Officer Cameron Maciejewski responded to the call.

He rushed to the place and the moment he stopped the car, he saw a mother in distress carrying her baby in her arms and a bunch of family members begging him to help the little girl. Officer Maciejewski took the baby in his hands and as he was trying to calm everyone down, he performed a life-saving technique.

The quick-thinking officer flipped the chocking baby on her stomach and performed thrusts, thus managed to dislodge whatever was chocking the helpless 3-week-old girl.

The moment the mother realized her baby daughter was breathing again, she fell on the ground and couldn’t stop the tears from falling down her face. It was a huge relief to hear that the little one had her pulse back.

The police department was proud of the officer’s quick act, so they took to Facebook to praise him for the life he saved. “If it wasn’t for Ofc. Maciejewski’s quick, calm, lifesaving actions, the outcome of this incident could have been tragically different. Not only did the officer save the baby, but the officer did an outstanding job consoling the family.”

Source: Facebook/Sterling Heights Police Department

The whole act was caught on camera and the huge number of people who have seen it agree that what Officer Maciejewski did was incredible.

The baby’s family didn’t give interview to the media due to a language barrier but they did say they were extremely grateful.

Officer Maciejewski, who is with the department for less than two years and is a very humble man, said: “If I start freaking or if I can’t handle myself or maintain my cool, then that just escalates everything for the family, and I mean as you saw in the video, there were lots of family there.”

We are all thankful to this officer for saving the life of the sweet baby. You can check his brave act in the video below.

Man transforms 200-year-old Irish cottage into a new, modern home

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What would you do if you inherit a 200-year-old cottage placed in the heart of Ireland’s breathtakingly beautiful countryside? Sell it and get yourself something in the city or embrace the rural life and renovate it? A man named Jack Shelly opted for the latter and now his renovating project of his late grandfather’s cottage is very popular on the social media.

Jack decided to give this old building a completely new look and he’s very close to finishing his and his dad’s DIY project.

Jack’s grandpa bought the cabin back in 1950 at the age of 29 and lived there until his death in 2010. Ever since, the cottage was sort of abandoned and no one took care of it. Until Jack decided to do a complete transformation in 2020.

Speaking of the cottage, Jack said: “So, my father, his parents, and his five brothers and sisters grew up in this two-bedroom house. With no insulation and singled-glazed windows.”

With a budged of $30,000 and plenty of ideas on mind, Jack decided he will no longer let his property deteriorate. “My father and I began clearing it out and getting rid of anything that wasn’t needed. When the clearing out was finished it was time to start with the actual renovation,” he said.

What’s best is that he posts videos of the renovation process on his TikTok account and people love it. They can’t wait to see the final results. Well, so as we.

“It was around this time that I started documenting the journey on TikTok and Instagram. This video went viral and I got 45,000 followers in 24 hours. I have been documenting the whole journey in detail since and have really enjoyed interacting with people through these platforms,” Jack said.

@jackshelly8

Progress pics 📸 #renovation #transformation #fyp #foryou

♬ UNDERWATER WONDERSCAPES (MASTER) – Frederic Bernard

So far, they changed the windows, installed a new roof, and gave it a fresh paint. However, there is still more to be done.

Take a look at the progress Jack and his dad made so far in the video below.

If you ever wondered how the silver man floats, this is your chance to see his trick revealed

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Who doesn’t love magic? Whenever I watch magicians do their tricks I can’t help but wonder how they do it, but as we all know, they never reveal their secrets, right? Well, unless they fail to hide how they do it, just like the floating silver man from the video below.

It shows the silver man getting ready for his act at the center of London, showing his equipment and all the effort it takes for him to look the way he does.

People gather around him to see him floating and doing his act. Now, although I got an idea of how his trick is done, I still want to see him doing it in person. It looks pretty awesome, don’t you think so?

Take a look at the video below, and if you still don’t seem to figure it out, there some additional links.

108-year-old meets his 1-year-old namesake: ‘You don’t know what this means to me’

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This is the story of the rich life of Mr. Esmond Allock who has 71 descendants, among which the youngest Esmond, his namesake who is actually his great-great-grandson. Mr. Allock who was born outside of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, is 108 years old.

Jenna, baby Esmond’s mother, says she was lucky to have a person like her great-grandfather in her life, for he is indeed a really special person who was worth for her son to be named after him.

She remembers spending fun time with him when she was just a little girl. While she was learning to walk, she would make the lovely man hold her hands and help her put one leg in front of the other in order to take her very first steps. She recalls crawling up to him and saying “Walk, Walk” and that would be enough for her great-grandfather to take her in his arms.

When Jenna was pregnant with her second child she learned that he told his wife, Jenna’s great-grandmother, how he had so many descendants but no one would name their children after him. He seemed to be a bit devastated because of that, so Jenna knew exactly what to do. She told her husband she wanted to name their son after the great-grandfather and the husband liked both the idea and the name.

When the baby was born, they couldn’t wait for the namesakes to meet for the first time. Jenna was excited because of the meeting because she knew it would be something special. The most unusual thing was the age gap of 107 years between these two people Jenna loved the most.

When they arrived at the house, the elderly man felt instant affection towards the sweet baby, although he had difficulties remembering Jenna. After she tried to explain to him who she was, he recalled the days he spent with his ‘walk walk’ girl.

His wish of a baby to be named after him was fulfilled and he was happy beyond words. He made sure they knew how much that meant to him, but he was not aware how much it actually meant to Jenna.

The two Esmonds meeting for the first time is one of those moments in life that are cherished forever. Jenna can’t wait for the next meeting with the lovely man who made her childhood memorable and fun.

Dad falls asleep with newborn in his arms – two hours later, the baby is dead

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Becoming a parent has to be the greatest blessing from God. Getting to hold a tiny human you gave life to in your hands gives you a sense of warmth, joy, and excitement.

When 25-year-old David Hulley of Stockport, England became a father for the second time, he couldn’t be happier. He waited in anticipation to meet his newborn son whom he loved to the moon and back.

David is a caring father who enjoyed spending time and taking care of his little ones. That day wasn’t any different than the rest. The new father was lying on the couch with the baby and the two fall asleep. It wasn’t until David woke up that he realized the devastating truth.

PHOTO: Pixabay (The baby in the picture has nothing to do with the event)º–

Four-week-old Karson Winter-Hulley seemed to be perfectly safe and comfortable in his dad’s arms. As the young dad told The Sun:

“He seemed to calm down and snuggled in to me. I was comforting him whilst the bottle warmed up, I was just admiring him and amazed by him.”

“He went off to sleep and I fell asleep with him on the sofa. I wasn’t fully lying down, I was right up against the back and he was on my arm. I just dozed off.”

Two hours later David realized little Karson was unresponsive.

He started panicking and did everything in his power to wake his boy up, but it was too late.

“I ran upstairs and said to Beverly I think something’s wrong with him. Beverly tried kissing his mouth but she couldn’t feel anything. We called an ambulance and they tried to resuscitate him.”

The panic-stricken parents heard what they feared most. The baby was dead.

The reason behind this heartbreaking loss crushed Karson’s mom and dad.

Doctors said that the newborn suffered from Sudden Infant Death syndrome (SID) which is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

There was nothing wrong with the baby before he fell asleep. Doctors can’t explain the reason behind SID and are unaware of what may the cause of it be, but they do suggest some steps that may help in preventing it from happening, such as putting the baby to sleep on their back and on a firm bed without any toys around, no smoking in the room where the baby sleeps, breastfeeding as long as possible, using a pacifier to put them to sleep, and preventing the babies from overheating by dressing them in light and comfortable clothes during the night.

Pathologist Melanie Newbold said:

“He was quite a small baby for his age. He had no outside injuries or marks and was perfectly normal. He had signs of a common cold, but he was well until he died.”

Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family. Rest in peace little Karson.

Céline Dion’s touching performance as a tribute to those she lost to cancer

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Many have criticized her for her skinny looks recently, but diva Céline Dion doesn’t seem to care. After the loss of her husband Rene, she’s doing her best to live her life to the fullest together with her children.

Dion and Rene’s love was truly one of a kind. She first met him when she was at the start of her singing career and he was always there by her side to support her in pursuing her dreams. So not having him by her side any longer was heart-breaking to say the least.

Even today, Dion is one of the best female vocals of all time.

A few years back, during the event Stand Up To Cancer, the star sang a song which was a tribute to all the people in her life she lost to cancer. Besides her loving husband, Dion also lost her brother Daniel, who was battling brain, throat, and tongue cancer, as well as her father.

Listening to Dion putting her heart into this incredible performance surely brings chills down the spine. It’s both wonderful and emotional at the same time, and probably a performance unlike any other you have seen before.

The song Recovering was written by another incredible woman and artist, Pink.

Take a look at the video below.

Ice skating siblings show stunning routine while ice dancing on Metallica

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Ice skating has always been a pleasure to watch for me. Looking at the skaters dance to the rhythm in perfect sync and showing mesmerizing choreographic movements shows just what the human body is capable of.

Now, as we are usually seeing these routines on TV or at competitions, this time, a brother and a sister danced in the middle of New York. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic and all the restrictions imposed on us by the governments in hopes of preventing the virus from spreading further, ice skaters Oona and Gage Brown danced with no one watching. Well, maybe the few passersby who found themselves in the right place at the right time to witness something this beautiful.

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What makes the choreography even more special is the choice of music. The Browns opted for Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters.

Holding hands and making spins and circles, these two siblings showed the millions who have watched their video just how talented they are. In fact, their dance has been seen by over 5.5 million people in just a couple of days.

For those of you who haven’t heard of the Browns before, they are Team USA Ice Dancers, and they are incredibly good.

You can take a look at their routine taking place at Bryant Park’s Winter Village ice rink below. Enjoy!

Chimp gives Jane Goodall emotional goodbye before release

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Blessed are those who learn how to live in harmony with the nature and all its living beings. Maybe if we all follow into the footsteps of one of the greatest naturalist of our time, scientist Jane Goodall, this world will indeed become a more peaceful and much better place.

The video below captures one of the most touching moments between a human and an animal. And although the footage is taken 6 years ago, it never ceases to bring warmth in the hearts of those who watch Wounda the chimp’s final goodbye before she takes her first step to her new life into the wide wild.

Jane is an advocate for our four-legged friends and has dedicated her whole life making sure they get the life they truly deserve.

Her life mission of providing care for those in need became crucial in the process of animals’ recovery. At her rehabilitation center placed in Congo, many sick chimps are medically treated and given a new lease on life.

When the staff first met Wounda, she was frail and ill and it was obvious she wouldn’t be able to survive in the wild. However, they were determined to treat her so they relocated her to Tchindzoulou Island which is one of the three islands that are part of the expanded sanctuary.

Wounda wasn’t only given medical care, but lots of love, kindness, and affection too.

This all resulted in the chimp getting better and better with every single day. She regained her strength and was healthy once again. After all the time spent at the sanctuary, she was now ready to get back to her natural habitat.

This moment was a moment of mixed emotions for both Jane and Wounda. They got used to each other’s company, and although they were happy for Wounda, they knew they’ll miss each other beyond words.

Jane takes the time to thank all of the staff members for being there not only for Wounda but for the rest of the chimpanzees that live in the rehabilitation center.

It is amazing how animals are able to show their emotions and express their gratitude to those who never left their side when they needed it the most.

One person writes, “Thanks for all your dedication, Mrs Goodall the world needs to know more about you and your efforts to protect and save this wonderful primates.This video moved me to tears.”

Now watch as the gate of the cage opens for one last time. This is so very emotional.

Daughter films moment mom with dementia remembers her

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Dementia can be a devastating diagnosis for both the person suffering from it and their family. Imagine spending your whole life with someone, sharing together your most beautiful memories, and then all of a sudden they don’t know who you are and how much they mean to you. Unfortunately, this disease steals from a person their most valuable recollections and affects their thinking, behavior, reasoning, and the ability to perform everyday activities.

MJ Grant is a young woman whose mom and dad are both deaf. This means the only way she can communicate with them is using sign language that MJ mastered. She now works as a sign language interpreter and loves spending time with her mother who is sadly suffering from a severe case of dementia.

Although Carmen’s condition is getting worse over time, MJ never stops reminding her loving mother how much she loves her, even when she doesn’t recognize her.

One winter day, these mother and daughter were spending a day at the beach when MJ’s camera took the sweetest moment that is now going viral and stealing the hearts of many.

The two were having a conversation (in a sign language) about some friends they have in common, when Carmen asked MJ who her mother was. It’s pretty awesome how gently MJ handles these situations when her mother is totally confused about the world around her. This loving daughter never gets tired of carefully guiding her mother to the correct answers. It wasn’t any different this time either.

Once Carmen is encouraged to recall who MJ’s mother is, she is left with tears in her eyes realizing it’s her who gave birth to this awesome young lady. This brings so much joy in both of them, and they share a unique moment until Carmen goes back into the foggy recess of this cruel disease.

However, those moments the two have together are enough for MJ to remind her mother of the happy times they shared and help her catch glimpses of her life.

“Dementia can be beautiful,” MJ wrote when she uploaded the video to Facebook. “Yesterday I took my mother for a ride to the beach. Taking her out of her element (my home, where she lives) can be confusing for her. Within the confusion there can be such beauty and sweet little surprises. I simply adore her.”

“People often forget the wisdom and beauty that people who are aging bring to this world. When we slow down long enough to take the time to spend with them it not only fills their heart, it can cause ours to overflow with love.”

MJ, thank you for sharing this unique experience with the rest of us. The way you treat your mother should be an example every daughter out there should follow.

The best definition of a politician I’ve ever heard

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George Bernard Shaw once said: “He knows nothing and he thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a political career” and we sort of agree that most politicians are such people. However, this elderly man has the right definition of what a person involved in politics really is and it’s hilarious.

While stitching a cut on the hand of a 75-year-old farmer, whose hand was caught in the squeeze gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man.

Eventually the topic got around to politicians and their role as our leaders.

The old farmer said, “Well, as I see it, most politicians are ‘Post Turtles’.”

Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a ‘post turtle’ was.

The old farmer said, “When you’re driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that’s a post turtle.”

The old farmer saw the puzzled look on the doctor’s face so he continued to explain. “You know he didn’t get up there by himself, he doesn’t belong up there, he doesn’t know what to do while he’s up there, he’s elevated beyond his ability to function, and you just wonder what kind of fool put him up there to begin with.”

Elderly woman is determined to pay for her roof repairs but contractor tricks her into paying nothing

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Fixing things around the house can cost us a lot, and when it comes to big repairs such as damaged roof we even have to spend a little fortune.

One 70-year-old woman named Jeanette MacDonald found herself in such trouble and feared the contractors could rip her off as everyone knows how they charge lots of money.

However, no matter how much she had to spend, the roof just needed to be taken care of as MacDonald lived with her grandsons and she feared for their safety.

She found a roofing company that started with the process of repairment, but that didn’t last long as the contractors left the job halfway true once they came across a better paid offer and still charged MacDonald for the unfinished work.

She tried hiring another company but she didn’t have enough money so she applied for a government grant that would help her cover the costs. But time was passing by and she didn’t get an answer.

During that time, one of her neighbors who was a roofer, Jeremy Locke, would always look at MacDonald’s roof whenever he was driving or passing by her house and always felt bad for her as he assumed she either couldn’t afford to pay for the repair or she couldn’t find the right people for the job.

Months passed by and MacDonald’s roof was still greatly damaged and Locke just couldn’t allow for that to go any longer so he decided to step in and offer help.

He believed his elderly neighbor would be thrilled by his offer and was left confused when she said she couldn’t accept for him to take care of the roof free of charge.

Locke went to work that day but couldn’t stop thinking of MacDonald’s roof. He just knew she was way too proud to accept his offer so he had to come up with a way to help her fix the problem without making her feel bad about it.

Once you hear what Locke did next will leave you speechless. This generous man came up with a brilliant plan.

He showed at MacDonald’s doorstep one day and told her how he was organizing a raffle asking her to get herself a ticket and wait to see whether she would win a prize. Little did this woman know that she was the only participant in Locke’s “game.”

A couple of days latter, Locke told MacDonald how she was the winner of his raffle and started working on her roof which was completely repaired in just a few days time. The lady was over the moon.

As no good deed goes unnoticed, Locke’s was also spread around the neighborhood very quickly. Some of his friends who knew how he “tricked” MacDonald thought the story was a great one so they shared it with other friends, and eventually, MacDonald learned about it but she wasn’t mad, on the contrary, she was thankful beyond words.

This roofer really is a very special young man. Because of people like him this world is a better place.

We should all look up to the way he offered a helping hand to someone in need.

If it wasn’t for him, MacDonald should pay more than $9,000 for her new roof and this way, she got it for free.

Take a look at the whole story in the video below and make sure you share it with friends. You may inspire someone to do a kind deed.

4 older gentlemen lift spirits of passengers on delayed flight

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Jessica Jones

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Waiting long hours for a connecting flight, or a delayed one, can be frustrating and tiresome. But, with the right company, it can be fun as well.

Flight attendant Kari Mann was talking to passengers after the plane was delayed on the tarmac for maintenance and realized they had a barbershop quartet on board, and since music can lighten the mood in any situation she asked them to sing something.

“I asked them to sing and most of the passengers began video taping! It was such a great moment…The mood changed and our passengers were awesome for the whole 5 hours they were on the plane! One of my favorite moments!!! Thank you to Port City Sound for creating a wonderful memory!!!”

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Christina Applegate embraces natural no make-up looks and we say she’s stunning

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Monica Pop

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The celebs! No matter how much we love them and admire their beauty and their life style, all those stunning photos of them in which they look flawless do make some of us feel bad about ourselves. The truth is that the famous people are just ordinary people like you and I, with the difference that they have a bunch of stylists and make-up artists around them.

Well, recently, most of the Hollywood divas tend to embrace the natural beauty thus post photos of themselves with no make-up on. Stunning Christina Applegate is one of them.

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She was born in the heart of the city which is the center of the film industry, and with her dad being a record producer and record company executive and her mom being an actress, it looks like it was written in the stars for Christina to become one herself.

She had her first TV appearance when she was just a year old. Along with her mom, she appeared in the soap opera Days of Our Lives. As years went by, Christina’s career took off and she became one of the most famous names in the industry.

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Among the rest, she starred in Grace Kelly and Married … with Children. The latter was her big breakthrough after which she moved on to a number of other projects.

It has been said that she auditioned for the iconic role of Rose in Titanic but lost to Kate Winslet.

One of her most recent roles is the one in Dead to Me, series which aired in 2019 and is still on.

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When it comes to her private life, what we know of this beautiful actress is that she is married to Dutch musician Martyn LeNoble and the two have a daughter together, Sadie Grace, who was born in 2011. Christina was married to actor Jonathon Schaech from 2001 to 2005 but divorced due to irreconcilable differences.

Not many know, but Christina is a breast cancer survivor. In 2008, she had a double mastectomy and managed to beat the horrible disease.

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Today, she’s enjoying her life to the fullest and isn’t afraid to show her natural looks. Among the fancy photos of galas and events, Christina often posts photos with no make-up and we say she looks stunning.

At 49 years old, this incredible actress is defying age, don’t you agree?

Man returns to adopt the puppy he rescued – The sweet soul couldn’t be happier

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Monica Pop

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Joey Wagner is the man we should all look up to when it comes to treating animals the way they deserve. This kind individual came across a dying pup that was in the worst state imaginable. He was completely hairless because he had severe skin infection and was in need of urgent medical care.

Although many people stumbled upon this poor little dog, it was Wagner who bothered enough to stop and lend a helping hand. He was quick to rush the dog whom they named Mojo to the nearest animal hospital. There, Wagner was told how Mojo’s chances of survival were slim, but he never lost hope that things could turn for the better for his rescue pal.

Despite everyone thinking Mojo wouldn’t live more than several hours, the staff at the hospital proved miracles do happen.

Mojo’s story spread around and many people were interested to adopt him.

But before answering to any of the numerous application forms they received, the hospital had something else in mind. They contacted Wagner, who stayed in touch with them through the whole process of Mojo’s recovery, and asked him whether he would like to be not only this special creature’s savior, but a forever daddy too? Needless to say, Wagner was flattered by the offer and gave a resounding yes.

The reunion between Wagner and Mojo is cute beyond words. We aren’t ashamed to say we shed a couple of tears of joy.

Mojo is now three years old and leads the life many dogs dream of. He has a best furry pal and enjoys his days knowing he’s loved.

The way Mojo entered his human daddy’s life is incredible. We hope more people would do what Wagner did for animals in need.

Baby girl placed in a plastic bag and abandoned in the woods found alive – Thousands want to adopt her

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Monica Pop

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Three teenage girls were hiking in the woods near their Forsyth County home when they heard strange noises. They weren’t really sure what animal could be making those unusual sounds that resembled baby’s crying.

In the next moment, they looked at each other as though they wondered whether there was a chance for a baby to be there in the middle of the woods. No matter how strange that sounded, they still decided to call their dad for help. And that was the best decision they could ever make.

When their dad, Alan Ragatz, came, he was shocked by the sight. He found a little baby with its umbilical cord still untouched left in a plastic beg.

The little girl was just a few hours old and if it wasn’t for Alan and his girls, she wouldn’t have made it.

A newborn baby was found alive in a plastic bag in the woods outside Atlanta, Georgia. Police are still searching for the mother. They say the girl, currently named Baby India, is in good health. pic.twitter.com/f3TboZ2G9U

— AJ+ (@ajplus) June 26, 2019

Speaking of that faithful day, Kayla, one of Alan’s daughters said, “(We) grabbed our flashlights and we’re driving around and we’re, like, ‘That doesn’t sound like an animal.'”

When they told Alan how they suspected they heard cries of a baby, he recalls answering, “That’s got to be impossible. It’s a baby raccoon, deer or something.”

But his daughters were right, and thank God they acted quickly and helped save the tiny baby’s life.

“We went down, pulled it up. There was a poor little baby wrapped in a plastic bag, and we called 911,” Alan added. “She was alive. She was crying, so we figured that was a good sign. Could have been worse. The credit goes to my girls. They were the ones sticking with it.”

Authorities were alerted and the baby was taken at a safe place were she was given the appropriate help and care.

“It is, without doubt, divine intervention that this child was found. If it wasn’t for these citizens, we would be having a different conversation,” said Sheriff Ron Freeman and thanked the Ragatz family for what they did.

The survival of the baby whom they named India was a real miracle and “an act of God” as despite the way she was dumped by her mom, she didn’t suffer any injuries.

Cute India’s story spread around and many were interested in adopting her. In fact, more than a thousand people were willing to offer her the home her biological parents didn’t give her. Tom Rawlings, director of the state Division of Family and Children Services says, “We’ve had, literally, thousands of people across the country and other parts of North America come forward wanting to adopt Baby India.”

Luckily, princess India is now doing great and is eagerly waiting to meet her new mommy and daddy. “She’s gaining weight and smiling a lot. She’s an easy baby who loves to be held and sung to, and she’s overall thriving now,” Rawlings added.

As for now, the whole country is sending their love and their best wishes to the little heroine who wouldn’t stop fighting for her life and did her best for her cries for help to be heard.

1K people ask to adopt baby left in plastic bag https://t.co/2V9GfgQp5r pic.twitter.com/YL4Biza0mo

— FOX 4 NEWS (@FOX4) June 28, 2019

We only wish the best to baby India in the future.

This is one of the most memorable scenes from the holiday classic “White Christmas”

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Monica Pop

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Do you remember White Christmas? It is a holiday musical from 1954 which centers around a group of entertainers who want to spread the Christmas spirit and the magic of the holiday in Vermont inn during the World War II.

Over the course of the years, this movie became a classic that many return to each and every Christmas. It produced some iconic songs such as The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing and What Can You Do With a General?

The cast consisted of some of the greatest names of that time, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, and Dean Jagger. Another song that was widely introduced through the movie is that of the same name as the title, White Christmas.

This tune and the lyrics, written by Irving Berlin some years before it was performed in the musical film Holiday Inn released in 1942, speak of an old-fashion Christmas setting. So, unlike the popular opinion, the iconic song wasn’t written for the movie White Christmas. In fact, Berlin won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for its rendition for Holiday Inn.

Performed by Bing Crosby, the song became the world’s best-selling single of all time.

One of the most memorable scenes from the movie, besides the one in which Crosby belts out White Christmas, is the one in which veterans of the 151st Division are invited to Vermont on Christmas Eve to greet their general. Listening to them singing Old Man still gives goosebumps to many.

Couple converts old truck into a mobile home and it looks way better than most apartments

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Monica Pop

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Who says that your dream home should cost an arm and a leg? Apparently, all you need in order to have the perfect place for living is an adventurous spirit and a desire to commit yourself to making it the world’s coziest place.

Martin and Iona are a couple that enjoys being on the road. The two have jobs that require from them to be outdoors so they came up with the most brilliant idea. Actually, they first though of purchasing a ‘traveling house’ one night after having a few beers, and it appeared the idea stick with them even after the hangover, so they put their mind into buying “a big American RV” they would turn into their new home.

They were lucky to stumble upon exactly what they were looking for, so they ended up purchasing the truck from eBay for approximately $4,670. What was once used for bread delivery was about to become a comfortable place that wowed everyone who got to see it.

Martin did most of the labouring and Iona took care of the interior design. This stylish home took 4 months to be completely renovated and it’s indeed something special. Now, they are enjoying their beautiful house on wheels and mountain views in France.

Meet Iona Stewart and Martin Hill – a couple from Nottingham who are both keen snowboarders.

Recently, the travelling couple decided to buy an old Hovis delivery truck they could use both for travelling and living.

They bought it on Ebay for a mere £3,600 (approximately $4,670).

The renovation cost them £20,000 (about $25,900).

This is what the renewed truck looks like. Martin and Iona plan on living in it and saving money on accommodation while traveling through Europe.

Although from the outside, it doesn’t look anything special…

…the inside of the truck has been transformed into a cozy and comfortable home.

The house is fully furnished and has everything you might need.

While Martin did most of the labouring, Iona designed the interior of the truck.

“About four years ago after a few too many beers I thought about buying a big American RV” – Martin said.

“We bought the lorry in May this year. We spent four months working on it full-time.”

“We are really lucky to not have to work and we did everything ourselves.”

“It’s amazing what you can do. We are not exactly slumming it”

The couple even designed the place on two different levels

Looking at the bedroom, it is furnished with a double bed and stylish furniture.

The storage space has been carefully planned so that the two young travelers can fit all their belongings there.

This is the shower room of the truck, where the couple are now living.

The space inside the truck is separated by doors to make it cozy and practical.

The couple’s home is full of little stylish and artistic details.

Iona and Martin are currently in France, enjoying the views of the mountains.

They have no plans to return to the United Kingdom just yet, and intend to continue travelling.

What do you think of this couple’s place? Would you consider living here?

Share your thought with us in the comments section below.

My children are the greatest gift I have ever received and I can’t thank God enough for choosing me to be their mother.

At exactly 10:22 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the mom and dad received the greatest gift of all. Their little girl was born healthy.

His incredible skills amazed millions of people who just couldn’t believe how someone could sound so awesome.

The quick-thinking officer flipped the chocking baby on her stomach and performed thrusts, thus managed to dislodge whatever was chocking the helpless 3-week-old girl.

The baby’s family didn’t give interview to the media due to a language barrier but they did say they were extremely grateful.

Jack decided to give this old building a completely new look and he’s very close to finishing his and his dad’s DIY project.

Two hours later David realized little Karson was unresponsive.

The reason behind this heartbreaking loss crushed Karson’s mom and dad.

Even today, Dion is one of the best female vocals of all time.

Months passed by and MacDonald’s roof was still greatly damaged and Locke just couldn’t allow for that to go any longer so he decided to step in and offer help.

Once you hear what Locke did next will leave you speechless. This generous man came up with a brilliant plan.

One of her most recent roles is the one in Dead to Me, series which aired in 2019 and is still on.

Despite everyone thinking Mojo wouldn’t live more than several hours, the staff at the hospital proved miracles do happen.

The reunion between Wagner and Mojo is cute beyond words. We aren’t ashamed to say we shed a couple of tears of joy.

When their dad, Alan Ragatz, came, he was shocked by the sight. He found a little baby with its umbilical cord still untouched left in a plastic beg.

But his daughters were right, and thank God they acted quickly and helped save the tiny baby’s life.

The survival of the baby whom they named India was a real miracle and “an act of God” as despite the way she was dumped by her mom, she didn’t suffer any injuries.

Performed by Bing Crosby, the song became the world’s best-selling single of all time.

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