I feel like no words can ever describe how thankful I am to the members of the military for putting their lives on the line for the sake of ordinary people like you and I. What’s most, I am sure every citizen feels the same, and that is why soldiers always get the praise they deserve and are considered one of the most valuable members of the society.
One of these brave men was Jonathan Turner. He served in the military for 17 years and made seven tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Sadly, he passed away as a result of combat-related issues at the age of 41. Getting used to the life back home was hard for Turner. Even harder than fighting on the battlefield.
After his passing, the Marine Corps organized a service to honor him, but his family from Georgia, Turner’s hometown, couldn’t afford a trip to California. As a result, they agreed that the best thing to do is transfer his remains back home by mailing them.
That is when the Patriot Guard Riders stepped in. They believed that the least they could do for someone like Turner who risked it all for this country was to bring him to the place where he deserved to rest. So, around 100 bikers gathered together and brought the ashed to the family instead of allowing them to be simply shipped.
Many people were overwhelmed and thankful by this incredible act. They commented how they love America for respecting the soldiers and their sacrifice.
“A wonderful and fitting tribute to a Marine who served his country so well and now the Patriot Guard Riders do his family proud as they escort his remains home!” someone wrote. “That’s pretty cool guys, his family will be telling your story for generations!” another added.
You can take a look at the video of the Patriot Guard Riders below. It truly tugs at our heartstrings.
Some people’s cruelty knows no boundaries. Sadly, their actions make us lose our faith in humanity and even believe that all people are the same. Well, until someone like sweet Leonardo, a boy from Betim, Brazil, comes along the way and proves us wrong.
It was during the hot summer days when Leonard heard dog’s barking coming from nearby. He was convinced he was hearing the canine his neighbors adopted recently, but as the crying didn’t stop for a couple of days, he decided to explore around.
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Once in the woods, at a vacant spot, Leonardo noticed a fragile creature tied to a tree.
The poor dog didn’t have any hair and his bones were visible through his skin. Leonardo was shocked. He couldn’t believe someone could do something like that to a helpless animal.
The dog, named Bob, was taken to the nearest vet’s office where he was given pain medications, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. His condition was even more severe than Leonardo and the doctors believed initially. Bob was dehydrated, starved, and his skin had living maggots inside.
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Despite his awful state, sweet Bob found strength to wag his tail and thank all those people who were doing all they could to help him stay alive.
As time passed by, it looked like Bob was feeling much better and it gave everyone hope that he could recover completely. He loved being around humans and enjoyed his days, but then, something awful happened. The sweet dog suffered from respiratory failure and passed away. His loss touched everyone who wanted to give him a second chance for a better life.
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However, Bob died knowing he was loved. Leonardo and the rest of the rescuers restored his faith in humans.
Below is the whole story. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.
A few years back, Deyonte Hunter, a Camden musician and tattoo artist who enjoys popularity on Instagram, shared a photo of two incredibly cute twins, and that’s how the whole world learned of the “Trueblue Twins” Megan and Morgan.
If you wonder what is so special about these two twins who are now child fashion models in the making, just take a look at their appearance and you’ll understand why they are dubbed the cutest twins ever. Being African-American and having enchantingly bright blue eyes makes M&M an internet sensation.
In fact, Megan has two blue eyes, while Morgan has one blue eye and one dark brown eye!
The different eye color is due to a condition known as heterochromia. The good thing is that it doesn’t affect Morgan in any way, just makes her special. Doctors examined her and said her vision is perfectly fine. The girls inherited the bright blue eye color from their mom and their grandpa, as well as their uncle who shares Morgan’s condition.
According to their mom, who dresses them in matching clothes, she knew her girls would be special the moment she welcomed them into the world on June 6, 2011. She always makes sure they are perfectly dressed and posts photos of them on the social media. Today, they have contracts with different brands and dress like the kids of A-list celebrities, with the difference that they don’t have personal stylists but mom takes care of everything instead.
They were part of a fashion show in Jacksonville, NC and have been scouted by celebrities like Yandy Smith, the ‘Love and Hip Hop’ reality star, Ray Ray, the band member of Mindless Behavior and Wendy Williams.
However, the family is taking things slowly, and for now, the girls are only getting free clothes from famous brands, and don’t get paid as their mom doesn’t want to push her girls into something they may not want to do. But in case they do decide to pursue professional careers as models, they will be very successful as the whole world loves them and is enchanted by their beauty.
The Trueblue Twins’ dad, Lovell Knight, says he sometimes gets scared of all the attention his girls are getting and isn’t that crazy about their ‘celebrity’ status. He is aware that their popularity can affect their lives as he believes the kids should have a normal childhood.
Despite sharing their popularity together, Megan and Morgan are completely different in character, and that makes them unique in every sense of the word.
Every parent’s wish is for their children to be happy and healthy, and losing a child is the hardest thing ever. Unfortunately, Paul and Meagan Sobolik from Iowa saw their 22-month-old daughter leaving this world and saying the final goodbye and they were stricken with sadness and grief.
Their baby was perfectly healthy, and now, all of a sudden, little Coralynn “Cora” Eve Sobolik was declared brain dead.
In those times of sorrow, her parents decided to donate her organs so other people’s lives could be saved.
A video of Cora’s family members and hospital staff paying tribute to her was shared by her mother and it’s the most touching thing ever.
“You get to save three people,” the mother whispered to her tiny daughter. “I love you forever.”
Sweet Cora started feeling ill on April 19. Her aunt Melissa who set a GoFoundMe page for her niece wrote that Cora experienced troubles breathing.
That’s when her parents rushed her to Cresco Medical in Iowa. The doctors who admitted her believed it would be for the best if the girl is further treated at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Sadly, the girl’s heart stopped during the procedure of her sedation and intubation.
The doctors managed to make her heart pump again, after which she was transferred to Rochester.
There, the parents learned the devastating news. Cora suffered brain damage and at that point doctors couldn’t tell for sure whether the condition would improve.
During her first night at the hospital, Cora’s situation turned for the worse.
“In the middle of the night, Cora’s brain started to swell, and they did an emergency CAT scan,” Brevig wrote. “This test came back with the worst news ever. There was no coming back.”
The sweet soul was pronounced dead on Easter Sunday, April 21.
“When we knew that she wasn’t ever going to wake and that she was gone mentally, we knew that she would want her organs to help people in need,” Meagan Sobolik told People.
The video Meagan took warmed the hearts of all those people who got to see the little superhero going into surgery that would save people in desperate need of organs.
“I was speechless, and it was truly wonderful to see and feel so much love and support for our little girl,” Sobolik told People.
Her parents hope their daughter’s story would inspire others to register as organ donors.
“Even though Coralynn was so young, she made a huge impact on the world,” her obituary read.
“Coralynn was able to donate her heart and save a 1 year old little boy, her liver saved a 1 year old little girl, and her kidneys went to help a 41 year old lady.”
“When your child donates their organs, they live on in someone else [and] they are saving people that otherwise [might] not be saved without your child’s gifts,” Sobolik told People.
“Our daughter was absolutely the world to us. She was such a happy little girl and always laughing — her laugh was infectious.”
“Cora is our little superhero, and I believe is becoming an inspiration for millions of people and also helping to raise awareness for organ donation all over the world.”
Rest in peace sweet Cora. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
Johnny Crawford, who played the role of Mark McCain opposite Chuck Connors in the legendary American Western TV series “The Rifleman,” gained huge popularity from very early age. When he was just 5 years old, Johnny had his debut on stage and he even played one of the original Mouseketeers in “The Mickey Mouse Club” at the age of 9.
Everyone around him knew he would become a star as his acting talent was undeniable. It was his role in “The Rifleman,” however, what made him a teen idol young fans from all across America loved dearly. The series aired from 1958 to 1963 and was among the first ever to depict the life of a single father raising his child on his own. It offered lessons in morality and strong ethics, one of the reasons why fans loved it so much.
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Speaking of his role in the series, Johnny told Boomer magazine, “We loved doing it. The scripts were wonderful. As a result, even as a kid, I felt we were doing something special.” He was nominated for an Emmy Award as Best Supporting Actor at the age of 13.
Johnny was part of other movies and series in the years that followed and recorded three music albums. Many of his songs were top ten hits, including “Cindy’s Birthday” and “Rumors,” and he became a music sensation.
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In 2019, at the age of 73, the cowboy climbed back in the saddle for the Western movie Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws.
Sadly, earlier this year, the actor and musician was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and was moved to a California based living facility in which his wife Charlotte works.
His friend and actor Paul Peterson spoke of Johnny’s health and the family’s struggles to cover the medical bills for his treatments. In hopes of helping them, he started a GoFundMe page to raise money for Johnny’s care.
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“Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease … you can tell he wants to talk but the words aren’t there,” Petersen told Boomer Magazine. “But he’s always got a smile on his face.”
Fans donated over $80,000 and wrote how much their appreciated Johnny’s work over the years. One person wrote, “Always loved The Rifleman for showing that you can do the right thing and still be cool. Even though this show was before my time, once I saw my first show in the 80s as a kid I was hooked. Much love to you Johnny – you were always a class act.”
Take a look at the video below that honors Johnny’s work and asks from people to help.
Pit Bulls were considered nanny dogs back in the day because of their protective nature and their gentle hearts and personalities. Over the years, however, humans started using them as fight dogs and the breed was labeled aggressive, thus many believe that they are not suitable to be kept at home or around children.
But you know what they say, as much as the way children behave speaks of their parents, dogs’ behavior speaks of their owners. This is very true because dogs are highly intelligent creatures and easy to train, so if you show them love, they will give you love in return. Just take a look at the Pit Bull named Bentley from the video below. He is really huge compared to the new addition to the family, tiny pup named Yeti. Bentley takes awesome care of his baby brother and keeps him safe at all times. He may look rough, but he truly is a gentle giant who loves everyone around.
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Animal lovers who have stumbled upon the cute video agree it’s too sweet for words. One person wrote, “So cute I nearly died of cuteness I loved when the puppy licked the dogs paw so adorable!!”
Yeti is one lucky pup, because who wouldn’t want to have someone by their side as loving and as caring as Bentley?
Take a look at them spending time together in the video below.
Phil and Alyson Irwin, already parents of daughter Kennedy, were overjoyed to welcome their twin babies into the world and make their family complete, despite the fears of the uncertainty of how things would turn for the bundles of joy who were conjoined and shared a liver.
Sarabeth and Amelia were born on June 11, 2019. Despite being conjoined, the fact that they had separate digestive tracts and separate pairs of arms and legs gave doctors hopes that the sisters could be separated in the months to come.
“They [the doctors] were able to tell that the hearts were very, very close, but they were separate. That was the deciding factor for a lot of people. That they had separate hearts, it was a possibility,” the mother said.
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The separation surgery was initially scheduled for February 2020, but the girls fell ill at the time and it was postponed for later. However, because of the coronavirus pandemic, doctors couldn’t perform the so much-expected operation until August 2020. Speaking of the waiting period, dad Phil said, “We had a lot of really good family time together. We got to watch the girls grow and get so strong and so healthy that it made me feel really, really good leading up to the second scheduling of their surgery.”
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The parents couldn’t wait to hold their girls separately and see them sleep in separate beds.
The doctors at the Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital made the Irwin’s family wish come true. A team of more than two dozen doctors, nurses and other specialists who spent months preparing for the complex procedure successfully separated the one-year-old sisters.
“For everyone in the room, it was a very emotional and extraordinary moment when the last incision was made to separate these girls from one to two,” George Mychaliska, M.D., pediatric and fetal surgeon at Mott told Michigan Health.
“This was a monumental team effort that involved virtually every clinical department here and a group that was incredibly committed to collaborating in the most innovative way.”
Dr. Marcie Treadwell, director of Michigan Medicine’s Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center explained that just 1 in 100,000 to 1 in 250,000 pregnancies involve conjoined twins which makes these pregnancies rare. But what is ever rarer is the survival delivery and the survival rate. Thankfully, sweet Sarabeth and Amelia beat the odds and are now happy and healthy.
The parents say that those who don’t know the girls’ story have a hard time believing that they were once conjoined.
After the successful operation, Sarabeth and Amelia are thriving and let their characters, which are totally different from one another, shine.
“Amelia is a little bit of a princess or a diva,” Phil said. “She wears all of her emotions right on her sleeve. There’s no hiding how Amelia feels… Now that they’re separate, it’s so funny to see Sarabeth’s quirky personality…just physically, emotionally and mentally, how goofy that little girl really is.”
The family can’t be happier. Speaking to Detroit Free Press, Phil said, “This has been a giant experiment in the power of positive and the power of prayer. You know? … Positive news, people need that. People live on that.”
For the whole story of these cute baby girls and their life journey check the video below.
Young people are often criticized by the society for being careless. However, many youngsters are doing all in their power to fight against this belief and tend to show the world that despite their age, they can be valuable part of the place where they live.
A group of students from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School are doing something truly incredible for those who sacrificed their lives for the well-being of the country, the veterans who put their personal desires and dreams on hold in order to be part of the military and keep America safe.
The sad thing about many of these brave people is that they have a hard time getting used to the life back home after their service is over. Some suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and others struggle to find a normal job and even end up homeless.
When they pass away, many have no one to even carry their caskets or organize their funerals. That’s when the Detroit students come into the picture. These incredibly caring young people serve as pallbearers at funeral services for the homeless under a service project at their school.
That is a truly nice way to pay the real-life heroes the tribute they deserve for everything they did for the country.
Take a look at the whole story in the video below and share it with your family and friends because these young men deserve all the praise.
Who doesn’t remember dear Aunt Bee who was well known for her incredible cooking skills and delicious home-made meals everyone in the fictional town of Mayberry loved? Portrayed by incredible actress Frances Bavier, Aunt Bee, the aunt of sheriff Andy Taylor played by Andy Griffith became a symbol of home and security, and the show, The Andy Griffith Show, promoted the strict, moral code of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Contrary to the character she played in the famous series, Bavier was described by her colleagues as somewhat rude and as someone who didn’t like the language used behind the scenes and the jokes made by the rest of the acting crew. Some even say that she hated the role of the famous aunt which earned her an Emmy Award because it lead for her to lose her identity and made her feel like she was trapped in the character.
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In an interview with Bill Ballard, Baviar was reported saying, “It is very difficult for an actress … to create a role and to be so identified that you as a person no longer exist and all the recognition you get is for a part that is created on the screen.”
Despite this, she also confessed that she was flattered when people recognized her from the show.
Back in 1961, she told The Charlotte News, “Whenever I feel lonely out here, I just go out shopping in a supermarket. Somebody will always look at me, smile and say, ‘Why hello, you’re Aunt Bee.”
“[She] was a rather remote lady. Highly professional and a fine comedienne, fine actress with very individual character. She was rather self-contained and was not part of the general hi-jinks that centered upon Andy on the set,” producer Sheldon Leonard said in The Andy Griffith Show Book.
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Bavier didn’t always know that she wanted to become an actress.
In fact, she dreamed of becoming a teacher one day so she enrolled at the Columbia University. However, not long after that, she realized that she was very bad there and that teaching wasn’t her calling. Instead, she enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, according to The Charlotte News. She graduated in 1925 and was part of the Broadway production of ”On Borrowed Time.” Bavier had her television debut after the war was over in the crime drama series “Racket Squad” which aired in 1952.
She didn’t speak of her private life a lot but there were speculations that she was married from 1928 to 1933 to a military man named Russel Carpenter.
Although no one can confirm this to be true, according to CloserWeekly, Bavier did speak of her marriage in a 1964 interview with the Star-Gazette of Elmira, New York. “I married a man who was charming in every way, except that, being non-professional, he had little patience with my dedication to acting. I wanted to be both wife and actress, but learned quickly that this is impossible, at least in my specific case. To paraphrase Shakespeare, it was not that I loved him less, but I loved acting more. I know that many psychologists, particularly women psychologists, hold that a woman can have both a home and a career. But that is generally not the husband’s point of view and I sympathize entirely with the man who wants his wife to be completely devoted to him and their children,” she was reported to had said.
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Bravier, who was born in Manhattan, New York, in 1902, found it a bit hard to settle down in the small and quiet town of Siler City, North Carolina. She believed her neighbors described her as “a 70-year-old lady that probably wants to be alone and they’re having a problem with trying to be friendly and show their friendliness, and at the same time not intrude. That makes it very difficult for them. Living here has been a difficult adjustment for me. I have a great deal to learn from Siler City and North Carolina. It’s an entirely different and new way of life.”
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Bravier passed away in 1989, just eight days before her 87th birthday. Four months before her death, she called Andy Griffith and “apologized for being difficult on the set of the show,” the actor said in an interview with Larry King Live in 1998.
Barvier left her money to the local police community and her estate was donated to a hospital foundation and that speaks of her heart of gold.
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She will always be remembered as someone who made our days fun with her impressive acting skills and the iconic role of Aunt Bee.
The mission under which “Operation Not Forgotten” and “Operation Safety Net”took place, during which U.S. Marshals rescued 40 and 25 children respectively, already or potential victims of sex trafficking, in Georgia and Ohio, continued with “Operation Triple Beam” in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Like the first two, this operation was a huge success as 262 suspects have been arrested and five children have been rescued.
Johnny Kuhlman, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Oklahoma, said: “Operation Triple Beam OKC was a targeted enforcement initiative by the Marshals and their partners to address violent crime in and around Oklahoma City.
“Our primary goal with operations like OTB is to make communities safer. When we arrest these violent fugitives, we are also removing guns and narcotics from our streets. We believe these efforts have an immediate, positive impact on the communities we serve.”
141 of the suspects were confirmed gang members.
Similar operations are currently undergoing in other cities and countries across the state as brave U.S. Marshals fight against the crime and save innocent children, victims of sex trafficking, from the hands of the gangs and the criminals.
Speaking of the last month’s operation, the U.S. Marshals Service said in a statement, “When we track down fugitives, it’s a good feeling to know that we’re putting the bad guy behind bars. But that sense of accomplishment is nothing compared to finding a missing child.”
A 60-day U.S. Marshals operation to reduce violent gang crime in Oklahoma City resulted in 262 arrests – including six people wanted for homicide – and the rescue of five missing children: https://t.co/leNPRZxUGG
“It’s hard to put into words what we feel when we rescue a missing child, but I can tell you that this operation has impacted every single one of us out here. We are working to protect them and get them the help they need.”
The U.S. Marshals are working around the clock and we are very thankful for everything they do for all those missing children who live in fear for their life and safety every single day. These brave people and their successful missions are a ray of sunshine for the American citizens during these hard days for the entire world.
The El Dorado fire that erupted on 5th of September near Oak Glen and west Yucaipa in San Bernardino County during a gender reveal party has burned 22,500 acres in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. As of Monday, around 60% had been contained, but it still threatens thousands of homes and many areas are under evacuation orders.
The video of the gender reveal party revealed the cause was a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device. The people organizing the party have been identified and are reported to be cooperating with the fire investigators. If a case is opened, the person who ignited the pyrotechnic would be the person charged, according to CalFire investigator Capt. Bennet Milloy.
A firefighter has been killed in California’s El Dorado Fire, which has scorched more than 19,000 acres since it was sparked by a gender reveal party over Labor Day weekend https://t.co/Tb8lURGEAJ
Sadly, one firefighter lost his life and thirteen were injured. The firefighter has been identified as Charles Morton, 39. He was a Big Bear Interagency Hotshot squad boss who had been with the Forest Service for 14 years.
Morton was respected by many and left behind a wife, daughter, his parents, and two brothers.
“Charlie was a well-respected leader who was always there for his squad and his crew at the toughest times,” Vicki Christiansen, U.S. Forest Service chief, said in a statement.
“Our hearts go out to Charlie’s loved ones, co-workers, friends and the Big Bear Hotshots. We will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”
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“He’s loved and will be missed,” his family said in a statement provided by the Forest Service. “May he rest easy in heaven with his baby boy.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with the funeral expenses. “Charlie was a selfless man and he gave so much to his family, friends, and community,” the page read. “Charlie had big dreams and we would like to continue to fulfill those dreams for him.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morton family and all the firefighters who are putting their lives on the line.
The life of 16-year-old Neo Hobbs was changed forever after a bully hurt him so badly that he ended up in coma.
Neo was having a hard time coping with the bullying he endured at school and he even told his mother about it, but the school took things lightly and didn’t do anything to prevent the incident.
Sandra, Neo’s mother, recalls how she told Neo to ignore the bully’s harsh words to what her son responded, “I am, mom. The best I can.” He was scared to reveal the bully’s name because he believed it would make things even worse than they already were.
One day, Sandra got a call from Neo’s school and was told how he was injured and taken to hospital. “All I know is, he was hit,” she told Fox 13 News speaking of the day Neo was beaten violently.
Neo experienced severe trauma on the skull and internal bleeding. He had a brain surgery and spent 12 days in coma in the ICU at Primary Children’s Hospital before being moved to the trauma unit. Today, “he has to have a lot of physical therapy. He has to learn how to walk, talk, brush his teeth, and feed himself. He has to learn all that over again,” his devastated mother said.
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The family is angry at the school for trying to cover up the incident.
The Elko High School’s district superintendent tries to present the incident as a confrontation between the students. They refuse to admit that Neo was a victim of bullying and say he “just fell from the punch.” However, the impact and the injuries say otherwise. Doctors are convinced Neo was hit with a heavy object. “You send them to school, and you shouldn’t have to worry about your kids going to school. Especially about something like this,” Sandra said.
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Neo’s aunt started a GoFundMe page to help the family with the hospital bills and Neo’s recovery which would take a lot of time and money.
We hope no other kid will ever have to go through what Neo and his family did. Bullying is a serious problem that not many schools take as such.
Currently, authorities are looking into the matter. Hopefully, the boy responsible for Neo’s suffering would be punished for what he did.
When we lose someone we love, our heart breaks into a million pieces and part of it stays forever with the person who is no longer around us. Many times, we can’t even find the right words to express our sadness, as the pain is often unbearable.
A cute 7-year-old girl named Kaitlyn Maher lost her loving grandfather in a tragic accident in 2011. The girl was devastated, but still gather the strength to pay him a tribute in a way that melted millions of hearts.
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Kaitlyn gave grandpa a eulogy and sang “There Will Be a Day” at his funeral. She knew she had to say goodbye in a way her grandpa would love. Her singing is enchanting and brings tears at everyone who listens to her paying respect. Even though she is young, she understands that he’s in Heaven now and dancing with the angels.
People thanked her for reminding them of the love God has for all of us. One person wrote, “All l can say is Wow out of the mouth of babes. What a beautiful understanding of God’s love she has. Her Grandfather would be so proud of her and he has touched her life and many. l had to hear her prayer to remind myself of God’s love to me. Thank you Kaitlyn!” Another added, “Amazing child. For a 7-year-old she is really gifted with wisdom coming from Above.”
This sweet girl is a talented singer and has many fans who enjoy her mesmerizing voice. Listen to her singing in the video below. Amazing indeed!
Letting your kids grow up around a pet is the best thing you can ever do for them. Cats and dogs teach young children how to be responsible from early age and make awesome friends.
A 6-year-old boy named Xander Mellor from Springfield, Illinois, has always wanted a puppy as a companion, so he made his mission to save enough money to buy the much wanted friend. His mom said how he would wait for her to get home each day and ask for her spare change to put in his saving jar for nearly 18 months.
Xander even stopped buying sweets in order to save the money as fast as he could.
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But then, his grandparents learned what he was up to and just how much he wanted a puppy, so they decided to make his wish come true.
One day, they arrived at Xander’s house and the moment he saw them he rushed outside to greet them with hugs and kisses. His grandma then told him that they had a gift for him and asked him to close his eyes and stretch his hands. Little did Xander know that he was about to embrace the cutest little pup out there.
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When he saw what his grandparents’ gift to him was, sweet Xander started shedding tears of joy. He couldn’t stop thanking them for making him the happiest boy. Everyone who has seen the video below commented how it was one of the best things ever.
We know Xander and his furry-pal will have great time together in the days and years to come.
Some people work a lifetime in order to afford a home they can call their own. So how did a 19-year-old from Australia managed to buy a house working at McDonald’s? This is the inspiring story of Madison Pickering.
This young lady has always dreamed of purchasing her own place, and now that she did, no one believes her she saved the money all by herself and didn’t take a cent from her mom and dad. Not only her friends and people from her surrounding thought she was crazy when she said she wanted to buy a house, but the real estate agents and bank managers too, so her first attempt to get finance approval failed. That, however, didn’t stop Madison from working even harder and trying again.
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According to her, she started working at McDonald’s the moment she turned 14 and saved every penny that she could. After finishing high school a year early, she was accepted into university, but she decided to accept a full-time job as an online media manager in order to save more money and made her wish of becoming a homeowner true.
Eventually, Madison could turn to the bank again and was offered a loan for a $300,000 house and land package.
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So how did she do it? Well, having saved up $30,000 on her own, this bright lady got some help from the government as well. She says she was eligible for Queensland’s $15,000 first homeowners grant, and additional $25,000 from the federal government who are offering this sum of money in order to boost the construction sector during the pandemic.
“I had enough for a deposit, and that’s all that matters. And I think younger people who are watching and wanting to do what I’ve done need to understand, you don’t need to have the final price. You just need to have really good deposit,” Madison told Channel Nine’s A Current Affair program.
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At the moment, Madison’s house is under construction and is located in Logan’s Pebble Creek Estate, 50km south of Brisbane. We hope she will get to enjoy it and furnish it the way she likes very soon.
“Dear Mom, Love Cher” is a documentary from 2013 that features the life of Georgia Holt, an American singer, actress, a former model and mother of pop queen Cher. The film was a result of Cher’s love and appreciation for the woman who has always been by her side and helped her be the woman that she is today.
Georgia Holt, born Jackie Jean Crouch on June 9, 1926 in Kensett, Arkansas, has been married six times during her lifetime.
Her mother had her when she was just 13 years old and Georgia spent most of her childhood with her father who took her to nightclubs where she performed. She remembers her dad, Roy, as a caring father who wanted only the best for her. In hopes of a better life, Georgina and Roy moved to L.A. She changed a number of high school and recalls being the poorest kid in each of them. “I was the only poor kid in the school, and I was already insecure. But my voice saved me because I sang in school, and I was real popular because of my voice,” she said in an interview with the Chicago Tribune.
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When she was 17, Georgia moved to California and started working at a donut shop where she met her first husband and Cher’s father, John Sarkisian. He was “a good talker and could talk anyone into anything,” so it wasn’t hard for him to make Georgia agree into marrying him.
It wasn’t long until Georgia got back to her mother telling her she was pregnant and asking to stay with her. Her mom agreed to let her in but told her she had to abort the baby. Georgia didn’t like the idea so she moved back in with John again.
Cherilyn “Cher” Sarkisian was born on May 20. 1946 in El Centro, California.
In 1950, the mother and daughter moved to L.A. without John and it was then that Georgia got her first movie roll in an episode of the TV series ‘The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet’.
Georgia’s second husband, Chris Alcaide, was very much in love with her, but he was a jealous man, so just 20 minutes after she said “I do,” Georgia said “I don’t.”
When Georgia auditioned for the movie The Asphalt Jungle, she believed getting the role would help her with her big breakthrough, but producers decided to give it to another Jean; Norma Jean Baker aka Marilyn Monroe.
After she experienced the disappointment of not getting any work in the movie, Georgina married her third husband and father of her second daughter Georganne Elizabeth, John Southall. He was a loving man who was nasty when drinking, so once again, Georgina found herself alone and now with two kids to raise on her own. Sadly, that meant getting back to working double shifts.
After she divorced her fourth husband, Gilbert Hartmann LaPiere, who adopted both her daughters, Georgina married Cher’s father John again, and the marriage lasted for a year. Her sixth husband was Hamilton T. Holt whom she married in 1970 and divorced four years latter.
Today, Georgina is in a relationship with Craig Spencer who is 21 years her junior. “I knew deep inside he was a good person, but I thought he was interested in me just so he could tell people he went to bed with Cher’s mother,” she told People. But it turned out that wasn’t the case as the two have been together for 44 years.
Georgina Holt is 94 today and looks as beautiful as always, so it’s obvious who her daughter Cher inherited the good looks from. This incredible mother and woman sacrificed a lot for her girls to turn into happy and successful individuals. Her dreams of making a name for herself in the film industry didn’t really come true in the way she has always imagined it, but she’s happy that her daughter became one of the most famous female singers in the history.
“And I don’t think I would have been as good as she is. I don’t think I was equipped, strength-wise, to do it,” she said.
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Some people are so charming that we can’t help but love them. 16-year-old David Thibault from Quebec, Canada, is one of them. This teen isn’t just humble and good-looking, but he’s a music sensation as well. I guess the world first heard of him after he appeared in an episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show and was introduced as someone who sounds exactly like the King of Rock and Roll, legendary Elvis Presley.
To be honest, I personally expected for some resemblance, but thought it was probably an exaggeration as we all know Elvis is one and only, but the moment I heard him singing, I was in total disbelief. If you listen to him with your eyes closed, you will definitely think it is a recording from the King himself.
Ellen learned of David when a video of him singing ‘Blue Christmas’ at a radio station, which reached over eight million views, was posted on YouTube, and she had to invite him over and hear him perform in person.
David explained how he inherited the love for music and Elvis’ songs from his granddad. He sang the same song again and got amazing gifts from the host. To learn how she surprised him and to hear his incredible voice, go to the video below.
The following has to be the most hilarious story ever.
“A lady about 8 months pregnant got on a bus. She noticed a man opposite her was smiling at her. She immediately moved to another seat. This time the man’s smile turned into a grin, so she move again. The man seemed more amused. When she moved for the fourth time, the man burst out laughing, she complained to the driver and he had the man arrested.
“The case came up in court. The judge asked the man, (about 20 years old), what he had to say for himself. The man replied, “Well your Honor, it was like this: When the lady got on the bus, I couldn’t help but notice her condition.
“She sat under a sweets sign that said, THE DOUBLEMINT TWINS ARE COMING, and I grinned.
“Then she moved and sat under a sign that said, LOGAN’S LINIMENT WILL REDUCE THE SWELLING, I had to smile.
“Then she placed herself under a deodorant sign than said, WILLIAMS BIG STICK DID THE TRICK, I could hardly contain myself.
“But, your Honor, when she moved the fourth time and sat under a sign that said, GOODYEAR RUBBER COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT, I just lost it.
When it comes to celebrities, one thing is certain, their lives are everything but ordinary, and the life story of living legend Willie Nelson is just the perfect example of that.
This incredible man has been making our lives a bit better since the 60’s when he started writing songs that turned huge hits for famous names like Ray Price, Patsy Cline and Billy Walker. By 1975, Nelson was already a star himself and did what no one has done it before; he created music mixing a variety of styles, including traditional pop, Western swing, jazz, traditional country, cowboy songs, honky tonk, rock & roll, folk, and the blues. The final result was a huge number of fans and everlasting hits.
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Nelson was first introduced to music and instruments when was still very young. In fact, he has written his first song at the age of just 7 and by the age of 13, he performed with Bob Wills, the inventor of Western swing music. He and his sister Bobbie, who plays in his band, were raised by their grandparents, Alfred and Nancy Nelson, who both studied music courses. Nelson picked the guitar and never let it go, not even today at the age of 87.
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His personal life was surrounded by controversies as he has been married four times and has 7 children.
In the book he wrote, “Me and Sister Bobbie,” he blamed his “roving eye” for the mess he created with the wives in his life. There, he spoke of his first wife, Martha Matthews, whom he was married to for 10 years, and who was reported to be very violent to him. He also shared how his second wife, Shirley Collie, learned he was having a baby with another woman. Apparently, she found a medical bill for the birth of a baby girl and confronted him. “I tried to play it off as no big deal,” he said, according to Page Six. “I told her that I had to go to the hospital for something minor.”
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However, Collie knew all too well that Nelson had a weakness for beautiful women and was way too smart to fall for his excuses, so he had to tell her the truth. The mother of that baby girl, Connie Kopek, became his third wife. They stayed together for 17 years before Nelson married makeup artist Marie D’Angelo whom he refers to as the true love of his life.
“My love for Annie was all-consuming, but winning her over wasn’t easy. She had to be sure my marriage was over and that I was truly free,” he said speaking to Daily Mail. “You’ve already seen that when it comes to romance, I had a gift for complicating things. But marrying Annie wasn’t complicated at all.”
“It’s about the smartest thing I ever did… thirty-four years after we first met, we’re still together and going strong.”
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This 13 time Grammy Award winning artist’s love life might have been complicated in the past, but we are glad he found what he was looking for at the end and is happy with his wife.
With all those stories of animals who are being abused, neglected, and abandoned in the worst ways possible, I can’t help by wonder why would those people even take a pet in if they are not ready to commit and take great care of them.
A cruel owner dumped a tiny puppy in the middle of the street. And as if abandoning the fragile creature wasn’t mean enough, he hurt his head severely before getting rid of him.
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The poor pup was staying there in pain and helpless to even ask for help from the passersby who ignored him and pretended he didn’t exist. Luckily, a woman and her son noticed the curled up pup and got closer to him. They noticed the injury on his head and realized it was a serious one and the little guy was in need of medical attention.
However, the pup was way too scared to feel comfortable around these people who were there to give him a second chance in life.
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Eventually, the mom and her son alerted an animal rescue service who lifted the pup up and took him to the vet’s. There, it was determined that the sweet animal suffered a brain injury and doctors didn’t know whether things would get better or worse in the days to come. They gave him medicines and said he needed around the clock care, something the good Samaritans were more than willing to give to the pup who became an important part of their life.
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As weeks passed by, the puppy showed immense progress. He started wagging his tail and gave his human family lots of kisses. The vets were amazed at the significant improvement and were happy the dog was found by the right people.
Justin Hanley from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania left his home that day not knowing he was about to stumble upon the saddest sight he’d ever seen. A sweet pup was tied to the railing with some pizza slices placed by its side. What was even more unusual was the note left under the doormat.
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The note read: “Please take me home. I’m a girl named Diamond. We can no longer keep her in our home. Thank you.”
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No matter how much Justin wanted to keep the beauty, he couldn’t really take a pet in so he decided to share this unusual story with a group called East Falls Rants by posting it on their Facebook page.
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Justin was more than happy to keep the dog until someone willing to provide her with a forever home would come along. Shortly after she entered Justin’s life, the dog which was later named Serenity was taken in by the Don’t Bully Us Rescue in southern New Jersey. They knew exactly where this dog should be placed. In the home of a retired Army special forces officer Chris King.
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Serenity was extremely happy to be fostered by an animal lover like Chris. You won’t believe how many animals he and his girlfriend are taking care of. They have nine other dogs and seven pygmy goats. Chris also has four siblings but says it’s never crowded and there is always space for another animal in need of a loving home.
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She was later given for adoption and placed in another family, but it turned out she missed Chris so much that she couldn’t get used to living with someone else. Once he realized the pup wasn’t happy with her new human parents, Chris took her back in and doesn’t plan on letting her go ever again.
“If you really want something, the whole universe conspires in helping you to achieve it,” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist. A great thought from a great author that all of us should go back to whenever we feel things aren’t going the way we have imagined them.
Many times in life we feel like we are too old for the things that make us happy and we somehow convince ourselves that out time has passed and we shouldn’t even bother for the dreams that left unfulfilled. Thankfully, stories like that of 95-year-old World War II veteran Corporal Lewie Shaw remind us that nothing is impossible.
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This incredible man had a rough childhood. When he was just 12 years old, he lost his parents and was forced to quit school at the age of 17 in order to work and be able to provide for himself. Before he became part of the Marine Corps back in 1943, Shaw worked as a janitor and a school bus driver.
During the war, Shaw served in Tinian, Iwo Jima in Japan, and Spain as part of the 4th Marine Division. Speaking of the life back home after the war was over, Shaw says it was pretty dull. However, during the last year’s Veteran Day ceremony, he received the surprise of a life time.
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Knowing just how much he regretted not getting a high school diploma, the Claremore public school in Oklahoma decided to grant him that wish and awarded him with one during a special graduation ceremony.
Shaw couldn’t believe what happened and was overjoyed. “It’s surreal,” he said, as tears of joy rolled down his face. He even offered a valuable piece of advice to all the students, saying, “My advice to them is keep on clawing, keep on digging. Get that education.”
Take a look at the video of the graduation ceremony below.
Louisiana police are in search of one of the three brothers who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in her home.
Two of the rapists, Raul and Wilmer Paz-Perez, both 35, are arrested and held without bond at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna. 31-year-old Elder Paz Perez, who has a second rape allegation in an unrelated case, is at large.
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The incident took place in September 9, 2020, after the three brothers were left with the girl. It was reported they were friends of the family, and according to reports, Elder was romantically involved with the girl’s mother.
Allegedly, the three men first offered the girl money in order to have sex with her, and after she refused and got scared and locked herself in the bathroom, one of the brothers broke inside and they all raped the girl.
The incident was reported to the police a couple of days after it took place when the girl told a relative about what happened.
Lt. Michael Cunningham is asking from the public to come forward with any information that will lead to Elder’s arrest. Those who have and are willing to share information on the whereabouts of Elder Paz Perez should contact the Kenner Police at (504) 712-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free 1.877.903.7867
One thing I love about America is that the war veterans and the members of the military there are always treated with deep respect and considered heroes. Americans are well aware that it is because of these people that they enjoy freedom each and every day.
Lawrence Brooks is one of 300,000 living veterans who served during the World War II. Believe it or not, this hero was born on September 12, 1909, and turned 111 this year.
What’s most, he celebrated his birthday in a unique way and received around 9,700 cards from people from all over the country who congratulated him on his birthday and his heroism.
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Brooks, who served in New Guinea and the Philippines as part of a unit mainly made up of African Americans has been celebrating his birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans each year.
This time, however, it was a bit different. Because of the coronavirus pandemic and the social distancing, this hero watched the museum’s vocal trio, The Victory Belles, singing “Happy Birthday” to him from his porch. He also received an aerobatics show and a full military flyover.
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The museum took to Instagram and wrote, “While we weren’t able to have our usual birthday party at the Museum this year, we were able to host a socially distanced celebration that he could view safely from his porch.In addition to flyovers, a cake, and a personal performance from the Victory Belles, we were able to deliver the nearly 10,000 birthday cards sent in from around the world. Thank you to everyone who sent a card or birthday wishes for helping us make this day special in a new way!“
The president of the museum, Stephen Watson, said, “The museum’s mission is to tell important stories of the men and women who served in World War Two. We are honored to celebrate Lawrence Brooks, whose life and service are filled with such stories of bravery and determination.”
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After the war was over, Brooks worked as a forklift operator. He has five children, 13 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. We wish him a very happy birthday and many more to come.
