No matter how old one gets, we have to agree that birthdays are always a joyous occasion.
August is a Golden Retriever who turned 20 years old on April 24, 2020, and she got the title of the oldest living creature of her kind. As for the celebration for reaching this milestone, well, August, or Augie as her family loves to call her, there was a dog friendly carrot cake, lots of balloons and decorations, and the closest family members.
A huge number of animal lovers shared the joy with Augie’s family and wished this beauty a very happy birthday and many more to come. As for her, she enjoyed the attention she got and all the treats she received from her human parents and the rest of her family. Of course, things wouldn’t be complete without the cat and the doggy siblings, Sherman, Belle, and Bruce.
When August first arrived at the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Nevada, she was already a senior of 14 years. Knowing how hard it is for elderly dogs to find a forever home, the staff didn’t think this beautiful Goldie will ever leave their place. But that’s when Jennifer and Steve Hetterscheidt, from Oakland, Tennessee came into August’s life and knew she belonged with them. They had experience taking care of senior dogs and just wanted to make August’s final years worth living, not expecting that she will reach 20.
Many agree that it’s their love and devotion that affected this precious dog’s long life span.
August does face some health issues, mainly due to her old age, like mobility issues and long-term kidney problems, but she’s still very vibrant and loves being out with her family and her siblings. She enjoys spending time in the yard, taking walks around the neighborhood, playing fetch and swimming.
“There are many accounts of 17 or 18-year-old goldens, and even a few stories about 19-year-old goldens, but Augie is the first golden retriever to ever reach the big two-oh,” Jake from GoldHeart Golden Retrievers Rescue said. He also added how the Hetterscheidts have been involved with their organization for many years.
We are all looking forward to Augie’s 21st birthday next year. She truly is one very special Goldie.
This is one heck of a story that will definitely make your day. It is about the kindness offered from one struggling foster mother to another.
Lindsay is a mom of two biological children and takes care of seven other foster children whom she loves as through they are her own. This woman understands all too well how hard it is to be able to provide for so many kids, but on the other hand, fostering is something she loves because she knows that that way, she is changing the lives of those kids for the better.
Lindsay shared a story on her Facebook page about another foster mother who was shamed at Walmart. Her post has been shared over 250 thousand times and people agree that we should always step up for one another.
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“Last night I found myself sandwiched in line waiting to check out, this is not an odd occurrence. The woman in front of me had 5 children she was wrangling (which did not seem odd to me), as well as the fact that the children were a mix of Caucasian and Hispanic short people. (again hmph…didn’t notice until it was pointed out to me). Yes, I said pointed out.”
The people behind the mother who had a hard time using her food stamp card and didn’t know how to separate the items were saying things like, “How many baby daddies do you think she has?”“Just wait until she whips out the food stamps,” and “Can’t even dress those kids for weather,” because two of them were wearing jackets and boots and the three, which didn’t look like the mother, were dressed in shorts and flip-flops.
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Lindsay had a hard time believing how cruel some people could be.
She then got close to the mother and offered her to help her with her transaction. The woman said, “New Foster Mom, this is my first time using one of these, they came 3 days days ago, gonna be with us for a while. They gave us food, but the kids needed clothes, but no stipend has come through yet.”
That’s when Lindsay told her how the computer separates the items itself and told her she would just need to pay the balance after she runs her card. The woman was very grateful. The encounter ended with a hug between two mothers who were in the same situation.
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After the transaction was done, the mother gave the three kids, the ones she fostered, their new coats.
We should all be like Lindsay. It’s because of people like her that this world becomes a better place.
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Whether they like it or not, the kids of celebrities always find themselves under the spotlight. Some love the attention they get from their famous parents’ fans, and others, like Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava, tend to live a more normal life.
From the moment she appeared on the big screen, Reese Witherspoon became America’s favorite blonde. She starred in a number of movies, but it seems like the role in Legal Blonde was a breakthrough for the young actress.
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The portrayal of country music legend June Carter Cash in Walk the Line brought Reese an Oscar for best actress in a leading role.
Reese became a mother at a young age. When she and husband Ryan Phillippe got Ava, she was 23 years old. The couple met two years before they tied the knot in 1999. Four years later, they welcomed their second child, son Deacon.
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This year, Ava turned 21 and she looks exactly like her mother. In fact, many say that the two look more like sisters than a mother and daughter.
Unlike many children of actors, Ava didn’t follow into her parents’ footsteps. Instead, she wanted a career in the fashion industry. In 2018, Ava starred in the lookbook for Rodarte’s Fall collection and modeled for her mom’s lifestyle and clothing line Draper James. Reese says how her daughter knows a lot about fashion, so much that she even helped her choose the wedding dress when she married her second husband Jim Tooth in 2011.
“She’s very cutting-edge, and she knows a lot about fashion. And she has her own sense of style, which is amazing,” Reese said. “We try to kind of confer about new styles. She tells me whether or not I can wear things.”
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Despite pursuing a career as a model, Ava is a second-year student at at UC Berkeley outside San Francisco, California. She is staying in a dorm room and is driving a regular Volkswagen. People praise her for being grounded.
Reese said it wasn’t easy seeing Ava being away from home and spoke up about motherhood relating to the book Little Fires Everywhere.
“It’s so difficult to articulate what motherhood means, and there are so many passages in the novel that did,” the actress told People. “One passage was about training yourself to live on the smell of an apple alone, when what you really wanted was to devour it, to sink your teeth into it and consume it, seeds, core, and all.”
“It’s such a vivid way to describe the loss of your children as they grow up,” Reese added. “My daughter was applying for college back then, so it hit me like an arrow in the heart.”
On Ava’s 21st birthday, a few weeks ago, Reese posted touching message on Instagram.
“Wow! How is it possible that this little girl is now 21 years old? Happy Birthday to my sweet girl who has become the most incredible young woman,” Witherspoon wrote in the tear-jerking Instagram post. “Her kindness, her compassion, and her huge heart never cease to amaze me. Ava, there aren’t enough words to describe how proud I am of everything you’ve already accomplished. I cannot wait to see ALL the Good you will put into this world. I love you so much Ava.”
Ava is proud of her mom and thankful for everything she has done for her. She says Reese is an inspiration when it comes to style and guidance and is always there for her and her two brothers.
Although Ava didn’t pursue a career as an actress, she is a creative souls, a huge animal lover, and in love with fashion, so it’s obvious she will be as famous and as successful as her mom whatever she decides to do in the future.
Nothing speaks friendship as loud as the dogs who stay by their human’s side and give them unconditional love. Yes, we humans are very blessed these wonderful creatures are part of our life. Their commitment and loyalty can’t be compared to any other.
Not only dogs make awesome pets, but they serve people in ways unimaginable. They help veterans who suffer from PTSD, serve as guide dogs for the disabled, and are part of the police departments.
Titan was a K-9 dog who did a lot for the department he was part of. Sadly, his life ended during a tragic accident which took place on November 22, 2020.
Namely, the officers, along with the K-9 unit, were headed towards an old warehouse in Woodvale, Cambria County, where two out of five suspects they were chasing after were caught. The dogs were supposed to help with catching the remaining three.
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As Titan ran after the suspects, he fell through an open elevator shaft from the 5th to the 4th floor. He was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital, but later died from the severe injuries he sustained.
K9 Titan EOW: 11-22-2020 The Johnstown PD is mourning the loss of one of their own, K9 Titan. Titan died this morning when he fell through an unsecured elevator shaft while assisting officers in a warehouse search for 5 suspects. He served honorably since 2014. Rest Easy K9 Titan pic.twitter.com/EkiXvF3DpH
Interim Captain Chad Miller, with the Johnstown Police Department, said that K-9 Titan had “served honorably” since 2014, and that he died “in the line of duty.”
The department wrote on their Facebook page, “We wanted to let the community know we will be giving a police escort of K9 Titan from the Public Safety Building to the Hindman Funeral Home. Any member of the community that would like to pay their respects can line the streets.”
The news of Titan’s loss touched many members of the community where he served to the core.
Rest in peace Officer Titan and thank you for your service.
Giving birth has to be one of the most beautiful feelings ever. I guess this is what makes women special.
For a mother of 10, Sonya Harlow, welcoming a baby girl after that many boys was a blessing. She was eagerly waiting to embrace her daughter whom she knew her children and stepchildren would love unconditionally. “She had all boys before this and she prayed for a girl. We named our daughter Eliyanah and she is God’s answer to our prayers. Eliyanah means ‘God has answered,'” husband Spencer told The Bluebonnet News.
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The family was getting ready for the new addition and things seemed fine, although the 39-year-old mother experienced some difficulties during the pregnancy, including high blood pressure. Because of that, Sonya stayed home while pregnant, while Spencer, a disabled veteran who served in the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, worked to support the family.
When the time came for Sonya to deliver the baby, she was excited. Everything went well and she felt fine.
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However, just ten days after the happiest day of their life, Sonya suddenly passed away, leaving her children and her husband heartbroken.
Spencer said how he went to check on her and the baby on November 16, 2020, around 2 a.m. He noticed Sonya didn’t feel fine and in the next moment, she died. “I rolled over and could see she was dying,” Spencer said. “We did CPR on her until the paramedics arrived, but she had flatlined by then. It was too late.” The cause of death is believed to be a postpartum-related medical emergency, but an autopsy will yet to confirm this.
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The family set up a GoFundMe page which said that Sonya loved all her children unconditionally and “didn’t consider any of them stepchildren… They were her kids and she loved them with all she had.” Spencer described his wife as the most special person. “Sonya was such a good mother and wife. She was the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known, she was so vibrant and full of life. She was loving, kind and caring.”
So far, $45,658 were raised to help Spencer and his kids. “Since this was so unexpected, there’s no life insurance or money set aside,” read the fundraising page. “Any money raised will be used towards funeral expenses/headstone. And if there’s anything left over It will be used to care for her children.”
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We are so very sorry Sonya left this world way too soon and left all her kids behind. Rest in peace.
Their service is honored by millions, but once they return home from deployment, many members of the military find themselves trapped in the “new reality” they face. Their home is the same as it has always been, but something in them changed forever and many have a hard time getting used to their life before their service.
Incredible Jon Bon Jovi is giving the veterans more than a thank you for everything they have done for our country. This amazingly devoted man who is well known for his charity work that helps change the life of many for the better is now stepping in for the homeless veterans.
The singer’s organization, JBJ Soul Foundation, has donated $500,000 to help build a new apartment complex for these people in Washington DC.
During an interview with Jake Tapper from CNN, Jon Bon Jovi spoke of the importance of helping the veterans who are often times left on their own. Many suffer from PTSD and have a hard time making ends meet.
“Life as you knew it is going to be different, and sometimes, people need that extra help,” he said.
The JBJ Soul Foundation along with Help USA are working towards solving the issue with the veterans who are left without a roof over their heads. The facility has been in the making for a decade and it can finally be finished. It won’t only offer housing, but also a host of programs that would help the veterans get their old life back.
There’s no better place for the elderly people rather than home. Sadly, when they reach certain age and can no longer take care of themselves, many families decide to place them at nursing homes.
These facilities should provide the elderly with care and make their days there the best possible. But is that always the case? Unfortunately, there are a lot of instances where the nurses and the rest of employees treat the elderly with disrespect.
The family of a lady named Paniben Shah noticed how their mother’s health deteriorated after she was placed at Meera House, a facility home in England. They were suspicious that the staff didn’t treat her the way they were supposed to, and in order to make sure nothing bad was going on, they put a hidden camera on one of the photo frames in Paniben’s room.
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What was caught on tape left the family outraged, devastated, and heartbroken. Three of the nurses at the facility were abusing Paniben. They were very violent against her. In one occasion, they poured boiling water on the vulnerable and fragile lady and forced her to eat met although they were perfectly aware she was a vegetarian. On top of that, they called her names and made fun of her.
After the gruesome footage saw the light of the day, the three nurses, Anita Kc Thapa, Anita Bc, and Heena Parekh, were jailed for six, five, and four months, respectively. They all pleaded guilty to ill-treatment of an elderly lady. We hope that they will never ever be allowed to work with people again.
The incident took place in 2017. You can take a look at the actual video of the abuse below.
This is the heartbreaking story of Addison Weast, a sweet girl of 16 months who suffered from the hands of her cruel stepfather Cody Geddings.
Some ten years ago, Addison’s mother left her daughter with her husband Cody, the little girl’s stepfather. Sadly, no one knew that this man would turn violent against the pure soul he was supposed to care for.
On that night of March 31, Cody called an ambulance and reported the baby fell from her crib. When she was taken to the hospital, Addison was so badly injured that none of the doctors could say whether she would survive or not. The injuries were severe and it didn’t look like they could be from a fall. Instead, the girl’s situation spoke that she was beaten and abused.
Sadly, Addison didn’t make it and died just 2 days after she was admitted to the hospital. Cody was convicted and charged for killing her. It was reported how he was violent in the past and this wasn’t the first time for him to abuse the little girl.
Addison’s heartbroken mother divorced the monster who killed her daughter and couldn’t believe how she failed to notice he was a lunatic.
This sad story is a reminder that we should be extra cautious when we trust our children with others, no matter if they are complete strangers or members of the family.
Rest in peace sweet Addison.
The video below is a tribute to the short life of the little girl who brought happiness to many but left this world too soon.
Some couples are simply meant to be together until the rest of their lives. Is it easy to be with someone for decades and spending each day together? The answer to this questions is a big no, no. But those couples who are married for a long period of time and stick tightly to the vow, “to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part,” know all too well that relationships take a lot of sacrifice.
You learn to respect the person you chose to spend your eternity with and do all in your power to be there for them even during the toughest of times. And not many can do that.
The 20 couples below are a true inspiration because they remind us that true love does exist. How they manage to keep it alive throughout the years? Just take a look at their photos and you’ll know.
1. Anniversary celebration
Who says anniversaries should be accompanied with a fancy dinner at a pricey restaurant, gifts, and a bunch of flowers when you can choose to have the time of your life doing silly things with the person you’ve been together with for 50 years?
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2. No more getting lost
This caring wife found the perfect way to help her husband in case he gets lost. This matching t-shirts are as cute as they are useful.
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3. Happy 70th Anniversary
Imagine being with someone who is looking at you with such a spark in their eyes after 70 years of marriage. This is one truly lucky lady.
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4. The power of flowers
This couple lives in one of the most expensive cities, The New York City, but this husbands still buys his darling wife flowers regularly. Little things make life complete, don’t you agree?
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5. This couple got married in 1957
And, some twelve U.S. presidents later, they are still going strong!
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6. Woodstock
This one is one of the most iconic photographs there are. This couple met at Woodstock and the first photo was taken just 48 hours before they first saw each other. The second photo was recreated some 50 years later. The couple has been married all this time.
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7. He can still make her laugh 50 years later
She has kept the same smile when looking at her husband even after half a century.
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8. Riding through life together
This couple who enjoyed riding on their bike together recreated a photo from their young age. They are on the same motorbike, at the same spot, but the first photo is taken back in 1968, and the second one in 2018.
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9. This couple with Down Syndrome was told not to marry
They, however, listened to their hearts and followed the path of love. Today, they have been married for 25 years and are as happy as the moment they said “I do.”
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10. Old but gold
This photo was captioned, “My great great grandparents on their wedding day (1867) and 50 years later (1917).”
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11. 1988 vs. 2016
The facial expressions which say, “I love you and I’m happy to be with you” are still there!
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12. Honeymoon
Going back to the place where you were for your Honeymoon speaks love and romance at the same time.
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13. The place where it all started
This adorable couple met on this beach some 70 years ago and they are now back there again to take another iconic photo of their love.
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14. Together since 1952 and proud of that
This couple is such an inspiration. They have been together since 1952 and are proud of that fact.
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15. “Car wreckers”
This couple got themselves into trouble, but instead of feeling bad about damaging their car, they are happy they are fine and that they got to have some fun together.
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16. Embarking on new adventures together
Learning how to ride a skateboard is so much fun when you are not that young but have a curious soul and mind. These two are totally adorable!
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17. Renewing vows
After 70 years together, this adorable couple renewed their vows.
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18. Rebels without a cause
Love is having fun together!
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19. For bad and for good
The lady has her arm hurt and thus a hard time doing her hair, but her loving husband is always there to give her a helping hand. This melted my heart!
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20. Dancing through life
Even after decades together, this couple enjoys dancing and that keeps them young at heart.
Jealousy has never been a trait related to my nature, and yet, I do envy those people who have a twin sibling. I have always thought that these people are a bit luckier than the rest of us. Just imagine being born with a friend by your side and having to spend each day and share every precious moment worth cherishing with them. It has to be the best thing ever.
It’s not that those who have a younger or older sibling don’t get to experience growing up with someone special and supportive by their side, but still, the connection between twins is truly one-of-a-kind.
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If you think we exaggerate, just take a look at this pair of baby twins from the video below. One of the babies, the little brother, is enjoying in his mom’s arms, while his sister is on the couch. And no matter how cozy he feels, he still wonders why his twin isn’t by his side. Mom gets them closer to one another, and that’s when the fun begins. And yes, we are very glad this bonding was caught on tape and shared with us.
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When they spot each other, the sister gurgles something and that’s more than enough for the boy to start laughing. His laughter is cute and unstoppable, and soon, the girl joins him. At this point, their action of loud laughing turns courageous.
As this goes on, the baby girl starts crying suddenly, but her brother is there to calm her down and assure her that everything is going to be just fine. The baby boy reaches his hand and his sister grabs it. Everyone agrees how this is one of the cutest and most precious moments shared by a brother and a sister. It’s sort of a promise that he will always be there for her, and that makes our hearts melt.
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We know already that videos of cute kids are most popular on the social media because they remind us of the times we had no idea how tough the real world is, so it’s not surprising that this one has been seen more than 1.4 million times. Take a look at it below.
Little House on the Prairie was a series that left a long lasting impression on its fans. It depicted a story that we all fell in love with and gave us the adventures of one of the most famous onscreen families ever, the Ingalls.
Most of the actors who were part of the series became huge stars almost overnight and their careers after Little House on the Prairie took off. One of them is Shannen Doherty, who played cute Jenny Wilder, the niece of the niece of Almanzo and Laura Ingalls Wilder, who later adopted her.
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Shannen’s talent, along with her high cheekbones, green eyes, and adorable smile, made her one of the most beloved characters. “Shannen, then twelve was an adorable little girl and very sweet. In her pigtails and dress, she would literally walk in my footsteps, following me closer than my shadow. She wanted to know what makeup I wore, what jewelry I liked, and did I prefer my Jordache jeans or my Calvin’s? She looked up to me even though I was in many ways, still a kid myself,” actress Melissa Gilbert who played Laura Ingalls Wilder in the series wrote in her book Prairie Tale.
As a child, Shannen wasn’t really friendly and preferred spending time with herself. She and her brothers lived with their mom in Tennessee, where she was born, but later moved to L.A. and that’s when her career started.
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Shannen caught the attention of Michael Landon after starring in Father Murphy at 10 years old. He soon offered her a role in The Little House on the Prairie, and that was her major breakthrough in the world of television.
Soon after, Shannen became even more famous with her iconic role of Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210. She was considered tough to work with and was said to be late on set, so after four years on the show, she quit. Instead of being on TV, Shannen was more likely to be seen on the yellow pages of the magazines.
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Her next huge role was that in Charmed, but she left that show for the same reasons she left Beverly Hills, 90210.
Shannen was married twice before she finally met the true love of her life, film producer and photographer Kurt Iswarienko. The two tied the knot in 2011 and have been together ever since. Kurt stayed by Shannen’s side during her toughest of times.
The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and after two years, she told the world she won the battle with the disease. “Cancer solidified us. Kurt and I have a much deeper appreciation for each other now,” the actress said.
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Unfortunately, 2019 wasn’t Shannen’s year. Her cancer returned and this time, it is even more aggressive than the first time.
However, the actress shows incredible bravery every single day and despite all the treatments she’s going through, she says she feels healthy. ”I try to treasure all the small moments that most people don’t really see or take for granted,” she said.”The small things are magnified for me. We have this endless well within us, and it’s just about continuing to dig in that well for the strength to face adversity — and so that we can also see all the beauty.”
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The cancer crushed her plans of becoming a mother. She confessed how she was planning on having kids with her husband before her diagnosis, but now that’s not possible. ”It’s not possible [for me to get pregnant] because I can’t get out of menopause,” Shannen explained.
”That would require estrogen, and I’m choosing not to take hormone pills — I can’t risk those levels coming up.”
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We hope Shannen stays as strong as ever and we pray for her to beat the terrible disease once again.
Ben Watkins was an incredibly talented boy of 14 years who was part of the most famous culinary show MasterChef Junior.
Sadly, sweet Ben passed away after battling a very rare form of cancer known as angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma for a year and a half.
He was diagnosed with the deadly disease which affected his soft tissue shortly after a family tragedy in which he lost both his parents. It was in September 2017 that his mom and dad died of murder-suicide, leaving Ben behind.
He was described by many as a loving and caring boy who was very passionate about cooking. “He never, ever complained. Ben was and will always be the strongest person we know,” the statement released by his grandmother, Donna Edwards, and uncle, Anthony Edwards said.
Ben Watkins, a popular “MasterChef Junior” contestant who lost his parents to a murder-suicide before his season aired, died at age 14 after a rare-cancer battle. 💔
His grandmother shared the news on a GoFundMe page that was raising money for treatment.https://t.co/j6fCTvcr8f
“When Ben’s rare illness was shared with the world, he was so heartened by the outpouring of love he received from every corner of the globe – especially here in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. We cannot thank this community enough for holding our family up in prayer and for all that you’ve done,” the statement further read. “Ben suffered more than his share in his fourteen years on this Earth, but we take solace in that his suffering is finally over and in that, in the end, Ben knew he was loved by so many.”
After the loss of his parents, a GoFundMe page was set to help Ben, and now, after his death, it was reorganized again.
Chef Gordon Ramsey paid tribute to Ben and described him as “an incredibly talented home cook and even stronger young man.”
We lost a Master of the @MasterChefJrFOX kitchen today. Ben you were an incredibly talented home cook and even stronger young man. Your young life had so many tough turns but you always persevered. Sending all the love to Ben Watkins’ family with this terrible loss Gx pic.twitter.com/RX81hP7lbw
Being a teacher has to be one of the best jobs in the entire world. Yes, the pay may not be ideal, and it takes a lot of effort, but the thought of being there for children who see you as their support and the person they could trust and rely on is priceless.
Quitting teaching is not easy, even when a better job comes along the way, like that of a First Lady.
Jill Biden, the wife of Joe Biden, who secured the presidency after getting sufficient electoral votes, considers not leaving teaching after becoming FLOTUS. In case that happens she would be the first First Lady in 231 years to have a normal job.
America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.
It looks like Jill Biden is a special person judging from the way she cares for the children she teaches. Well, she’s certainly very special to the next US president.
She was born Jill Tracy Jacobs in 1951 and her family moved from New Jersey to Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, where she grew up. Jill graduated from the University of Delaware and earned a bachelor’s and a doctoral degree. She also has two master degrees, from West Chester University and Villanova University.
In August of this year, she told reporters, “It’s important, and I want people to value teachers and know their contributions, and lift up the profession.” Currently, she’s teaching English at a community college in Northern Virginia.
Jill Biden plans to continue working full-time as a teacher when she becomes first lady next year. https://t.co/7bVYLtrFlx
When Jill and Joe met through his brother, who introduced them after Joe lost his wife and daughter in a car accident, she thought things between them won’t really work when he turned up in a sport coat and loafers on their first date, but she was so wrong. They’ve been together for years now and still going strong.
This teacher isn’t only dedicated to teaching children, but helps the community the best she can. In fact, Jill is the founder of two organizations whose aims are to help those who need it the most. Biden Breast Health Initiative provides early screenings for women and Book Buddies offers free books and learning materials to families of students who can’t afford them.
According to those who know her well, Jill is always fun to be around. One of her granddaughters said, “I would say she’s not your average grandmother. She’s the grandmother that wakes you up at, what was it, 5 a.m. on Christmas Eve to go SoulCycle-ing. She’s a prankster, she’s very mischievous. When she goes on a run, sometimes she’ll find, like, a dead snake and she’ll pick it up and put it in a bag, and she’ll use it to scare someone.”
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Joe Biden had a hard time convincing Jill to marry him back in the day and had to pop the question five times before she finally said yes, but from what we know of her, she was definitely worth the waiting.
Showing gratitude and saying thank you is the least we can all do for the veterans who fought for our country. This November 11th, however, owing it to Veterans United Home Loans and their champagne ‘Make It Mean More’ our thank you meant a lot more than words, in fact each of the tweets which said, “thank you for your service” was worth $25.
The money raised were used to pay off the home loans of those who were willing to put their own lives on the line for the safety of ours.
Among the celebrities who supported this campaign were Gary Sinise, J.R. Martinez, and Joe Mantegna who are all known for their work towards welfare of veterans. They had the honor to tell some of the former military members of the gift they received.
Sinise called Bill Day, a single father of four, and the video call was truly emotional. “I get to be the messenger to tell you that you’re gonna get your entire mortgage and your loan paid off by Veterans United,” Sinise said, as quoted by People. “You’re not gonna have to worry about any of that.”
Needless to say, Day was touched to the core. He couldn’t find the right words to say how happy he was. “My son is… severely autistic and we’re having so many issues that this is gonna just help,” he said. “It’s gonna help a lot.”
Joe Mantegna told Ryan, and his wife, Stefani, the news that the home they live in is now theirs. Neither the veteran nor the actor could stop tears from rolling down their faces.
The number of tweets expressing gratitude for the veterans was 90,950, which equaled to $2,273,500. This covered the home loans of 11 veterans.
We are so very thankful to everyone who took part in this campaign which changed the lives of our everyday heroes. Hopefully, others will join this initiative in the future and even more veterans will receive the kindness Veterans United Home Loans offers.
What you all have done on #VeteransDay is nothing short of amazing! 🤩 By midnight, 90,943 tweets thanked #Veterans for their service, raising $2,273,575 to pay off Veterans’ homes! 🏠🇺🇸 We encourage everyone to watch Veterans receiving the news: https://t.co/iRQw3bfdd9
Other organizations which aim at helping veterans and are collaborating with this one are Veterans Community Project, Homes For Our Troops, and the Gary Sinise Foundation.
They say it’s the small pleasures in life that comprise happiness and we definitely agree with that. If you don’t trust us, then you have to check out the cute twins from the video below.
Apparently, all they need in order for their day to get better is a bag full of sweet and mouth-watering marshmallows. Well, who doesn’t love them? They are the perfect treat at the campfire and we can never really have enough of these white and fluffy pleasures.
Once the twins reached the bag, they got excited. The grown up from the video put the marshmallows on a plate and let the siblings have all the fun. Looking at them enjoying their treat is both fun and heartwarming at the same time.
The video has been seen 13.9 million times, and it’s all for the right reason.
Check it out below and don’t forget to share it with your friends.
Military exercises soldiers go through must be tiring. But for an Estonian soldier named Erich Hyri Prikko one such exercise turned into an experience he will never forget.
Prikko and the rest of the soldiers were located near Lake Võrtsjärv, in the southern part of the country, when Prikko felt the urge to “answer the call of nature” not having idea the nature will call him instead.
As he was walking in the woods, Prikko heard strange sounds that resembled cat’s meowing or baby cries, but as he knew neither was likely to be found in that remote place, he was aware it was another animal in question that was making that noise.
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When the creature finally emerged from behind the trees, Prikko mistook it for a dog, but as he recalls, he pretty quickly realized it was a small baby moose trying to tell him something.
The baby moose was unsure whether it could trust Prikko, but soon decided to get closer to him as it was both hesitant and curious at the same time.
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It was obvious the lovely creature was hungry and was trying to ask Prikko for some food. Sadly, he didn’t have any, but knew just what to do in order to help. Once he looked around and didn’t see the mother anywhere near, Prikko called a vet’s office. Hearing of the unusual encounter, they appeared at the scene carrying a big bottle of milk.
As the day went by, Prikko and the rest of the soldiers knew they had to leave the baby moose and head home. They were aware that the sweet animal’s mother was near by and was waiting for them to leave so that she could reunite with her baby. And they were right.
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“We noticed very fresh big moose footprints that indicated that the small calf had been rescued by his mother,” Rikko said after they returned to the scene the following day.
It’s so great this baby put its fear behind and approached Prikko, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to witness one of the most incredible encounters between a human and a moose. Adorable indeed.
Below is a short clip Prikko shared on his Facebook page, so make sure you check it out.
A baby Pit Bull was surrendered at a shelter in Michoacan, Mexico, along with a note that broke the hearts of many.
According to what was written inside that piece of paper, the puppy was part of an abusive family and his human sibling named Andrés wanted to save him from being hurt. The boy wanted a better life for his furry pal Rene and hoped the shelter staff would keep him safe.
“My name is Andrés and I am 12 years old,” the note read according to CNN. “My mom and I decided to leave my dog in your hands, hiding it from my dad because he is thinking about selling him. But he mistreats and kicks him. One day he kicked him so hard that he hurt his tail. I hope you can help and take care of him.
“I left him a stuffed animal so he won’t forget me.”
Rene was now in the safe hands of the workers at Refugio Xollin who were more than happy to fulfill the little’s boy wish of finding his puppy a new forever home. As expected, the touching story of Rene was quickly shared all over the Internet and a huge number of potential adopters contacted the shelter asking to take the puppy home.
The interest Rene sparked gave the shelter an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of adopting dogs from shelters over buying them.
“If everyone opened their heart and their home like this little dog, they would have adopted all our dogs from the shelter,” adding there were more than 120 animals who were waiting for their future families to come across their path.
“Prayers for the little boy & anyone who is helpless against the man beater! Beautiful dog & I know this little boy loved his dog enough to want it to have a better life!” Wrote Debby Mills.
“How I wish this little boy could know his baby is safe now and how brave and generous of him to think of the puppy first. I wish I could hug this little boy – and pray his father changes. Father may be overwhelmed – which is not to excuse his cruelty. ,” wrote Carolyn Gray.
And as Rene is recovering from his physical injuries and the trauma he suffered, people grew concerns for Andrés and his mother’s safety knowing they were still living with the abusive father and husband. So far, no one has any information about the family nor whether any charges against the abuser have been filed.
No child should ever experience pain or suffer from the hands of their parents. Unfortunately, for a girl named Fa, she fell victim of severe abuse by her stepfather when she was 10 years old.
When her mom discovered the horrific truth, she kicked her husband from her house, but that didn’t ease the pain and the fear Fa experienced.
The poor girl was left traumatized and the whole thing affected her mental state. Fa couldn’t eat properly and had hard time sleeping as she feared her stepfather would hurt her again. She refused to take her clothes off while showering and her mother felt helpless in helping her little girl.
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Thankfully, when she needed it the most, someone special entered Fa’s life. The bikers from BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse), met Fa and offered to guard her house so that she could experience some safety and star living her life normally again. It was Tombstone, one of BACA’s members Fa grew fond of. He became her friend and now she knew she could rely on him whenever she felt helpless and scared.
This non-profit group whose main goal is to empower victimized children has helped many vulnerable kids over the years. These men resemble tough guys, but they are gentle giants who make a huge difference in the lives of many children.
Take a look at the touching video below to see the whole story about these incredible people and all they do.
No matter how much time passes by, the British and the rest of the world will never stop missing the “people’s princess,” beautiful Diana.
She truly was a very special person who touched the hearts of many with her spontaneous behavior and the love she had for everyone around her, rich or poor, young and old. At the time of her death, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry were still very young and the news of the tragic car accident in which their loving mother was killed shook their world.
Diana’s family believed that the Royals, as well as the paparazzi who watched her every move very closely, had their fair share in her passing.
The princess’ brother, Charles Spencer, delivered a eulogy at her funeral and spoke of the unfair treatment towards her by the royal family and the press.
Even today, Spencer never misses a chance to say how much he misses her. A few days ago, he shared a photo of the two at the age of six and three. Young Diana has her arms around his younger brother, wearing a cute pink dress. People loved this childhood memory of their favorite royal so much that it went viral in the blink of an eye.
One person wrote, “She was a true Princess. She was beautiful inside and out,” while another added, “Diana was an amazing person, and she will always be a role-model for many. Such a lovely photo, thanks for sharing it.”
To honor his sister’s memory, Charles Spencer named one of his daughter Charlotte Diana Spencer.
At the time of her birth, he spoke to The Telegraph and said, “We hadn’t settled on a first name before the birth, but Charlotte is a name we both love, and it really suits her. We knew that as soon as we saw her. And though it’s been 15 years since Diana died, I still miss her every day and I wanted her commemorated in the naming of our daughter.”
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Spencer doesn’t post on the social media very often and that is why people are eagerly waiting for each of his photos. In the past, he shared a charcoal sketch of his grandmother Cynthia Spencer and many agreed the late princess resembled her grandma a lot.
Our hero of the day is mister LeRoy Marcus. This charming man is a World War II veteran who turned 100 years old.
His family has been planning on throwing a huge party for him for reaching the milestone, but the coronavirus pandemic interfered with their plan and they organized an intimate ceremony and invited only their closest family instead.
Mister LeRoy was thankful for the attention he received. He even wore a fancy cap reading, “100 Never Looked So Good!”
LeRoy Marcus, a World War II veteran living in North Carolina, is celebrating his 100th birthday today! https://t.co/S3Vpv0WNBN#10TV
He and his wife lived in Iowa almost their whole lives but a few years ago, their daughters moved them to North Carolina so that they can be close to them.
LeRoy is a happy man for having a family who loves him unconditionally. Happy birthday and many more to come!
The name of Lindsey Lohan has become a synonym for scandals over the years. Today, however, it looks like the cute red-head is taking back the control over her life and we can’t wait to see what she has to offer next.
Lindsay has been under the spotlight from very early age. When she was just three, she was featured in a number of commercials and being in front of the camera felt natural to her. At the time Ford modeling agency signed her, many fell for her charm and distinctive looks, as most of the other girl models were blondes with blue or green eyes.
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The actress’ troubled life could easily be associated with her troubled childhood. She is the oldest child of four and her parents separated when she was very young. They soon got back together, but divorced in 2007.
Speaking to Oprah Winfrey in 2013, Lindsay said, ”I grew up in a very chaotic home and there were moments of everything being just wonderful and perfect and then things being so uncontrollable and chaotic.”
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Young Lindsay’s career in the film industry started with the movie The Parent Trap where she played a double role, that of twin sisters Hallie and Annie Parker. She is certain that if it wasn’t for this movie, she would have never become part of the Hollywood glam. She also believes that what was happening in her personal life helped her excel the dual role. Lindsay, in the role of the Parker twins, was doing all in her power to have her onscreen parents get back together, and at the same time, she was hoping her real-life parents would do the same.
By the time she turned 10, Lindsay’s face was all over the country. She was featured in prestigious magazines like Vogue and Elle and was offered roles in a number of movies.
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After The Parent Trap, Lindsay starred in Freaky Friday, 2003, Herbie: Fully Loaded, 2005, and Mean Girls, 2007. After that, she turned to partying and became an addict. Lindsay was arrested on several occasions for assault and theft and spent 250 days in rehab between 2007 and 2012.
When she turned 30, the child actress moved to Dubai where she said she found her peace.
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Later, she spent a large amount of time on the Greek island of Mykonos where she opened a beach bar. “There’s a business side to my life now, but I’m not in America, so no one knows about it, which is nice for me. Because I get to actually focus on the result of things,” she told the New York Times.
Today, Lindsay is trying to get her old life back.
She says she deserves that because she’s worked really hard. “I’m a normal, nice person. A good person. I don’t have any bad intentions. And my past has to stay in the past. People have to just let go of it and stop bringing it up because it’s not — it’s gone. It’s dead. And that’s the most important thing to me,” she says.
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This year, she moved back to America and in March, her movie Among the Shadows was released. Recently, she posted on Instagram, writing, “The future is bright! let us all give love, light and peace ♥ ️?”
Getting a monkey as a pet might not be that usual, but people still opt to keep them in.
Zoey is a baby monkey who lives with a human family and loves them a lot, especially his grandma. Monkeys are able to show emotions similarly to humans. They laugh when they are happy and cry when they are sad. So the good thing is that we always know whether they are feeling fine or not.
In fact, when they get attached to someone, they miss that person whenever they are not around. When Zoey’s grandma left town for a week, he was waiting for her to get back because he apparently missed her very much. If you don’t trust us, then you have to see his reaction that brought a lot of smiles to many faces.
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The moment he spots his favorite person, Zoey starts screaming in excitement and reaches his tiny hands towards her. Once in her arms, he can’t stop kissing her.
People say this is one of the most adorable videos there are, and I guess they are right.
On October 31, the world lost a legend and everyone agrees there will never be another person as charming and as talented as Sir Sean Connery.
Throughout his career, he played many prominent roles in a number of iconic movies, but it’s safe to say that he will always be best remembered as the first ever agent 007, James Bond.
Although he was famous internationally and the world was his home, he was always very proud to be a Scotsman. In his home country, Connery is considered a national treasure and he never missed a chance to speak of his heritage.
After his death, Sir Connery’s wife, Micheline Roquebrune, told Scottish Mailon Sunday how her husband’s final wish was for his ashes to be scattered in Scotland and the Bahamas. “We are going to bring Sean back to Scotland – that was his final wish.”
A plaque near Sean Connery’s birthplace in Fountainbridge, Scotland. Wikimedia Commons.
The actor’s family is hoping to organize a memorial service for him in Scotland as soon as the situation with the pandemic calms down. They know just how much his country meant to him and they believe they owe that to him.
“Whenever it is possible and safe to travel again, then it is the family’s intention to return to Scotland with him. We would like to organize a memorial service for him in Scotland – that is our hope. But we cannot say when this will happen exactly.”
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Roquebrune opened up about Sir Connery’s last months of his life and admitted he was suffering from dementia. He died at the age of 90, in his sleep, and his wife says it was exactly how he wished to leave this world.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Roquebrune, who was married to the actor for 45 years, said, “It was no life for him. He was not able to express himself latterly. At least he died in his sleep and it was just so peaceful. I was with him all the time and he just slipped away. It was what he wanted.”
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“He was gorgeous and we had a wonderful life together,” she added. “He was a model of a man. It is going to be very hard without him, I know that. But it could not last forever and he went peacefully.”
Rest in peace Sir Connery, your career marked an era. You will never be forgotten!
Remember the sitcom Home Improvement? If you liked this show as mush as we did, then we have some awesome news for you. The lead actors, Tim Allen and Richard Karn, announced a similar show is back again and fans can’t wait to see it.
The new show is named Assembly Required and will be premiering on the History Channel.
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What is very interesting about it is that it’s very popular even though no episode has aired yet. Well, knowing how great comedians these two actors are, people already know they will bring a lot of laughter.
The news about the show was first released by a TV magazine and knowing how these papers sometimes only post news they only assume to be true, not many believed there will really be a reunion of the Home Improvement cast. But then Tim Allen posted a photo of the magazine on his Instagram, writing, “This is happening,” and fans went crazy.
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The photo got around 20,000 likes just minutes after it was posted.
The show will be “competition styled” and workers and construction workers will compete in solving household problems and will likely be judged for their work.
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The actors announced they started filming and until the new show is on you can go back to Home Improvement and watch some of the episodes. Check out the video below from the original series.
