This teacher does more for her students than just teach

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Teachers are a perfect proof that not all heroes wear capes, some are armed with a bunch of crayons and a bag full of papers to grade, as well as innumerable tiny and sparkly notes and cards that remind them how good they are at what they do.

Constantly torn between lots of commitments such as preparing lesson plans that are supposed to fit each student’s needs, check lists, reminding tiny humans not to eat their pencils, only 5 minutes break to finish their lunch, and a lot more, they don’t have it easy.

However, the fact they are perfect in the eyes of so many kids who grew into nice humans only because of their teacher’s positive influence is worth all the struggle.

Sonya Romera teaches in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her goal is not only to make sure her students learn new things, but she cares whether they have clothes and food for the day.

This inspirational teacher’s story got to the one person who truly appreciates everyday heroes who do so much for the society, Ellen DeGeneris. Sonya was part of Ellen’s show not assuming it will be all about her.

When the moment of truth comes, Ellen invites a shocked Sonya to come on stage with her, which she does with her mouth hanging open. She goes on to tell Ellen about the incredible things she’s done for her students.

Besides making sure that the children are fed and washed up before class started (using her own money to buy breakfast and toiletries for all the students), Sonya has gone as far as to take in needy students. She has taken in two foster children who were former students and has been caring for them as her own for the last six months.

That’s when Ellen showed her a video that her crew made of her students and co-workers thanking her. Needless to say, Sonya, her son, and Ellen herself were absolutely in tears by the end of the video – and so were we!

But, of course, that was not the end.

Ellen proceeded to give Sonya not one but two incredible gifts. And if the video didn’t have us crying, this act of charity certainly did! You have to watch it for yourself to see all of the emotional moments.

It couldn’t be more clear the impact that this teacher has made on everyone she comes across. She is truly one of those magical people that changes every person she meets for the better and we hope people are inspired to follow in her inspirational footsteps.

What do you think of Ms. Sonya and her heart of gold? Were you touched by her story or Ellen’s incredible gift? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Girl Asks Santa to Heal Cousin with Leukemia. Santa Leaves Burly Dad Crying

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As everyone is eagerly waiting for Christmas to arrive, the young kids are the ones who are most excited of all. They love this period because they get to meet the big old man they all love so much who is there to grant all their wishes and bring them piles of toys.

But for one little girl, Christmas and Santa mean asking for another type of gift.

Steve shared the emotional encounter between Santa and his little girl and people’s hearts are melting.

Little Tylor asked the man from Bass Pro Shop who was under the mask of Santa to help her cousin Ashley heal and be healthy again.

“This is my daughter Taylor who surprised us by telling Santa that all she wanted for Christmas was for Ashley Freihoff (her cousin) to be healed of leukemia,” Steve wrote in his post.

“Wow what a tear jerker to hear your daughter break down to the one she believes can do anything.”

It wasn’t his daughter’s request that brought this burly man to tears, though. Santa’s response was too much to handle.

“Santa then did something that was more amazing than what my daughter did,” Steve’s post continued.

“He has a hundred kids in line and I’m sure he has had kids all day begging for the toys they want him to bring.”

“ This man stops all the commotion and tells her he even as Santa does not have the power to heal but knows someone who can.
Then Santa bowed his head and prayed with my daughter for her cousin,” Steve wrote.

This can make even the toughest of guys shed a tear.

“I am a big tough guy but there I stood in my favorite store bass pro shops crying like a baby,” he added.

“Thank you Santa for showing my family and everyone there what Christmas is really about.”

Steve added:

“Please feel free to share this as I hope this amazing man sees this post and knows how much he touched my family tonight.”

This dad’s post has been shared more than 120,000 times on Facebook and once Love What Matters shared it on their page, even more people have seen it and shared it with their family and friends.

Christmas is indeed the most wonderful day of the year, but for families who are facing difficult situations, such as an illness of a family member, it can be even tougher to go through the holidays that are all about laughing and making memories for a lifetime.

We hope this family’s prayers are answered.

Teenager Gets Tired Of Grandmother’s ‘Ignorant’ Facebook Posts, Publicly Shuts Her Down

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Many times, our opinions are quite different than those of our family members, especially when it comes to our grandparents who tend to stick to the old-fashioned way of perceiving things.

One grandmother spoke her mind about a recent political news that she strongly disagreed with. And as you may assume, whenever there is religion or politics involved, people have opposing views, which can easily lead to arguments that escalate very quickly.

That was the case with this grandma-granddaughter awkward Facebook conversation.

Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar became the first Muslim women elected to Congress, so the grandma shared her opinion on the subject.

People applauded the parents who raised such a well-spoken daughter.

Son Tells Judge He Doesn’t Want Mom To Adopt Sister

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Oh, that bundle of joy that enters the family is always an endless source of positive energy and laughter. When the Bakers decided to adopt a little girl named Annalyn Baker, they knew their life will be even better and she will be the best little sister to their two boys.

The process was supposed to be finalized at a courtroom in Florida, Arizona where the family was eagerly waiting to meet the 4-month-old baby.

The adoption was private and the biological parents of lovely Annalyn were going through a tough time, and for some reasons they had to give their daughter away.

“Holding her for the first time didn’t feel any different. We knew she was ours,” Katie said. “They are making a sacrifice. It’s humbling to us.”

Once the process started, Judge Joseph Foster wanted to hear the boys opinion about the adoption. But what 5-year-old Hudson had to say left everyone shocked. When asked whether he wanted a sister he shook his head and said “No.”

The entire courtroom paused and then burst out in laughter. The little guy didn’t fully understand what was happening — Katie knew he didn’t really mean that.

“He’s the one who loves sissy so much,” Katie Baker said.

We are sure what happened at the courtroom will be a story worth sharing with family and friends during social and holiday gatherings and it will always put a smile on everyone’s face.

As for Annalyn, we are sure she will have an amazing life ahead with people who love her more than words can say.

Please SHARE this touching family story if Hudson’s response put a smile on your face!

Cafeteria Worker Earns Overtime All Year To Buy Gifts For Sick Kids

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Nothing speaks Christmas as the selfless act of helping the less fortunate and doing our best to put a smile on their faces. A woman named Jessie Tendayi knows the feeling of making someone else’s day and she won’t trade it for anything in the world.

She works at the cafeteria of the Advocate Children’s Hospital in Chicago and this is her story.

It all started back in 2009 when Jessie felt sorry for the kids who were forced to spend Thanksgiving at the hospital, so she decided to get them some presents.

What she got as a thank you were a bunch of innocent and sincere smiles which triggered in her the wish to never stop making these kids smile.

This woman with angelic soul works overtime all year-round, picking up extra shifts and working late only to be able to afford the gifts for the little ones. She makes their every holiday a very special one.

Her house is filled with piles of toys that are perfectly wrapped and are waiting for some tiny hands to unwrap them and have the time of their life playing with them. She always lets kids pick their favorite toy.

The video below is so touching that you’ll need to grab a tissue. One grateful mom and her daughter are welcomed into Jessie’s “Toy Shop” and the reaction of the visitors is priceless.

Jessie restores our faith in humanity. We hope many people will find in her deeds an inspiration to do the same thing for those in need.

Café Owner Opens Doors On Christmas Every Year To Offer Party For Lonely People

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We always tend to define Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year people should spend with their loved ones. But, the sad reality is that there are millions of people out there who are all by themselves and have no one by their side.

Luckily, there are those kind-hearted humans like the 31-year-old Kirsten Howe from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England who know that no person in the world should spend Christmas alone. She is the owner of the café Alexa Lauren Patisserie that feasts people who have nowhere to go on the most beautiful day.

She started this amazing tradition three years ago, and she hopes it will continue in the years to come.

Besides the dinner, her guests have fun time playing games and listening to as well as singing the classic hits. Although the number of people is not big, Kirsten believes it will be bigger once the word is spread.

“We get around six to seven people every year, but we have definitely advertised a lot more this year, as the space holds 30 people and the more the merrier. The people who come along often vary, but they’re mostly older people, around 50-plus, sometimes widows or those who have family abroad and can’t get to them.”

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Dad Surprises Mom With Ultimate Gift

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Finding a soulmate that will understand your pain, smile with you when you are happy, and be there for you for bad and for worse isn’t something many people are lucky to experience. But those who do, have to make sure not to lose that person and always stick by their side.

But, life can be rough at times, and no matter how much they love and respect each other, people sometimes see the divorce as the only reasonable solution.

Jeffrey Agan, Sr. and Lorrie Spahn Agan untied the knot after 25 years of marriage. This decision came as a shock to everyone who knew them.

However, the story of these two people has a happy ending that melted the hearts of millions of Internet users worldwide.

After they split, both Lorrie and Jeffrey tried to find new purpose in life. While Lorrie opted to find herself through nature, Jeffrey pursued a new career.

But, somehow, they were both missing their old life and secretly wanted it back. Jeffrey was the first to confess by inviting his ex-wife to a romantic date, to which she agreed with a big smile on her face. Apparently, the divorce was a big mistake.

It looked like this Christmas was the right time for the two to try to make things right. Jeffrey got Lorrie the ultimate Christmas present. Their son Jeffrey Jr. shared his parents’ story with the Love What Matters Facebook page:

“My parents were married for more than 20 years, divorced, fought a lot, went to work on themselves. Years later, they start dating and as of yesterday, this happened… Congrats Mom and Dad! True love always finds its way back around.”

Jeffrey proposed to the same woman for the second time in his life, trying to fix the mistake he did when he agreed to a divorce.

Once it was posted online, the video had been seen by millions of people. Jeffrey Sr. told TODAY that he hopes their story can inspire other people to follow their hearts and believe in true love:

“So many people are going through painful experiences. So, I think what’s touched so many people about this video is there’s definite proof with this video that true love exists.
And that true love eventually will find its way — sometimes it just takes a little while and there might be a couple of detours.”

We hope this couple will have a great life willed with love ahead of them.

Take a look at the romantic proposal in the video below.

True Love Always Finds Its Way
"My parents were married for more than 20 years, divorced, fought a lot, went to work on themselves. Years later, they start dating and as of yesterday, this happened…Congrats Mom and Dad! True love always finds its way back around."For our best love stories, subscribe to our free email newsletter: http://bit.ly/29l733Q#LoveWhatMattersSubmitted by Jeffrey Agan
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‘Secret Santa’ Gives Struggling Single Mom A Brand-New Car

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With the holidays just around the corner, we somehow start feeling the holiday spirit which brings in us the desire to help those who are less fortunate. Christmas is that time of the year when we hear of stories of kind hearted humans who step in and make someone’s life better.

The East Idaho News’ “Secret Santa” gets to surprise struggling families for five years in a row. Anonymous donor gives them $250,000 and a few new cars to give to those in need.

This year, they got to change the life of two single mothers who try really hard to make ends meet. They both work more than two jobs just to make sure their kids have everything they need, including warm clothes, and food on the table.

Kacie is a mother of a 10-year-old boy whom she loves to the moon and back. She does her best to provide him with the life he deserves. Recently, this mother’s car broke down and it’s been really hard for her to get her son to school. Knowing how her situation was quite difficult, her friend nominated her for this year’s “Secret Santa.”

When the East Idaho News crew entered the hair saloon where Kacie works and handed her a small box, she immediately burst into tears of joy. The keys to her brand new car were in her hands, and she couldn’t be happier. That was life changing for both her and her son.

The other car went to the hands of another single mother of three whom her friends describe her as hardworking and devoted. Knocking on her door and giving her the surprise of her life melted our hearts.

We are thankful for everything East Idaho News does for the most vulnerable members of the community. Because at the end of the day, everyone deserves the best Christmas.

Take a look at the touching reactions of the single moms and make sure you share the video with your loved ones. It may inspire someone to do a good deed this holiday season.

Christmas Presents Stolen From Struggling Single Mom’s Home

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Every parent out there, no matter how rich or poor, does their best to give their children the perfect Christmas. Besides all the love they receive, kids would really love a nicely decorated Christmas tree with a bunch of presents underneath.

Angelica Huitt is a single mother of four who struggles making ends meet. This year, the family is moving to a new rental home in Sacramento County, California.

This mother works three jobs only to make sure her kids get the so much-anticipated presents. She somehow managed to save around $1000 for the gifts and she simply couldn’t wait to see her kids’ reaction to her surprise.

Unfortunately, the plan of having the perfect Christmas at their new place was ruined by some nasty thieves who broke the glass of their old place and took all the gifts. When she came home and stumbled upon the harrowing scene, her heart broke into a million pieces. She was left in shock and felt sorry for her little ones. All her trouble went down the drain.

And that’s not even the scariest part.

Take a look at the whole story of this traumatized mother who was left empty handed just days before what was supposed to be the best day of their life.

If you would like to help Angelica in any way, please visit the GoFundMe page that has been set up for her family.

Family Annual Christmas Dance Is The Most Wholesome Holiday Tradition

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Nothing speaks Christmas as the word family. And if yours is as amusing as the Orgill’s, that means whooping with laughter, and having blast during the most wonderful time of the year.

The talented and fun siblings never cease to make our jaws drop as we are left mesmerized by their unique moves and the dancing routine unlike any other. Their hilarious annual sibling dance is something we all wait in anticipation just before Christmas knocks on our door.

Wearing their mom’s old holiday sweaters, they hit the “dance floor”, and wish their fans happy holidays in the most quirky way.

The family dancing performance became a tradition and this is the fifth year in a row that the siblings treat us with their old-fashioned family fun. They are natural talents who resemble professional entertainers.
Their silly outfits only add to the whole experience, which is all sparkly and perfectly suits the holiday spirit.

Joseph Orgill told TODAY that the tradition has ballooned into a yearly staple as soon as they started posting the videos online.

“It first started out as just a fun activity for us to do as a family together. As the years went on it turned into something we could all look forward to… people fly from out-of-state and practice for weeks leading up to it.”

Every year’s video is better than the previous, but this one is really something special.

The siblings made the perfect choice opting for Pentatonix “Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy” and Mariah Carey “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The best part of all is that the viewers never know what follows, and this routine is really difficult to replicate. It consists of so many different moves and styles that create a perfect mix and blend together in harmony.

Obviously, the Orgills know how to make an entertaining dance video!

Some of the modern moves that add to the old-style dancing are “Juju on the Beat” and the “Mannequin Challenge.” It’s obvious this loving and cool family members spent quite some time nailing down the moves. But the final result is worth all the hours spent practicing. People simply love what the Orgills do.

When the holiday season rolls around we can count on several things: Christmas decorations, the familiar songs that announce the start of the holiday season, and the Orgill’s awesome Christmas dance. They are so good that we can’t wait to see what they will treat us with next.

We hope they won’t stop making our Christmases in the years to come.

Enjoy the show in the video below and make sure you share it with friends.

Special Guest Interrupts Boy’s Performance Of ‘America The Beautiful’

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This video depicts one family’s joy and happiness, and we believe being this close with your family members is the one of the greatest accomplishments in life. As the little boy plays the piano and sings, everyone is gathered around him and enjoy the lyrics of the song that means so much to them, “America the Beautiful.”

We can feel how close they are and how much fun they have, being all together on a special day.

However, one of the members is not around, because he’s been part of the U.S Marines and was deployed at the time his brother was treating the audience with his music talent. Or, at least that’s what the boy on the piano thought.

Being deeply concentrated on moving his fingers over the piano keys, the boy doesn’t realize that someone special is approaching closer as he gets to the line “And crown thy good with brotherhood … from sea to shining sea.”

The visitor is taking his seat on the bench next to the boy who continues playing until he takes a look over the shoulder and can’t believe his eyes.

You already assume who that special person is. The boy is overwhelmed and his reaction is the best ever.

Take a look at the priceless moment caught on the video below. But make sure you grab a tissue before proceeding. You’re definitely going to cry at this one.

Grandma Rips Up Brides Wedding Gown Hoping To Help

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Getting marry to the man of their life is every girl’s dream. When it comes to the wedding day, everything has to be perfect, starting from the invitations, the venue, and the food. But most important of all is finding the perfect wedding gown.

However, after the ceremony is over, many brides wonder what to do with their dresses. While most of them keep them clean and vacuum-sealed hoping that some they their daughter will be willing to wear it, others don’t get so attached to that piece of fabric and decide to donate it to those who can’t afford one.

One bride however, seem to have found the perfect purpose to the dress she got married into. Justi Boroff didn’t plan on keeping it for the years to come at her wardrobe when she knew it could be used for something meaningful.

She put it in a nicely sealed box and shipped it to a grandma named Sandi Fasano from Colorado. This lady would slice it into pieces, and when you learn the reason why, your heart is going to break.

“I sent it off earlier this year to be made into angel gowns for babies that don’t make it home from the hospital and I’ll be donating them to the NICU at Vanderbilt. Seventeen little gowns were made from my dress and as beautiful as they are, I pray they are never needed.”

Sandi admitted to Denver 7 that the first time she cut into someone’s wedding dress, it was hard. It was someone’s beautiful gown and she was about to chop it up.

What Sandi does for the grieving parents is very special. She knew that those tiny dresses would help soothe the aching hearts of those people who lost a child.

“The last thing a family needs to do is go to a toy store and find doll clothes.”

Once she learned how hard it was for the moms and dads to go to a store and choose a funeral gown, Sandi decided to start Front Range Angel Gowns.

“Because I have 7 beautiful grandchildren and in a perfect world, without loss, there would be more.”

Sandi says it’s amazing how many women donate their wedding dresses for the little souls. Many, however, are being given to her by moms who have unfortunately experienced the loss of a child themselves.

Justi’s dress was transformed into 17 tiny, lovely gown.

Sandi’s story inspired another woman named Connie Sieverding to start a similar organization that would do the same thing for the little angels who leave this world too soon.

“Thank you to Rhonda for her generous donation of her wedding gown. The Angel Gowns shown were made from Rhonda’s donation in memory of her niece who would have celebrated her birthday today, however is an Angel in heaven.”

Sandi’s masterful hands are able to bring a fleeting glimmer of happiness at a very difficult time.

Boarded-Up Doghouse Was Found And Pried Open On Side Of The Road

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This is the story of Walter Worthy Higgins, a dog who got another chance for a better life thanks to the people who never thought of letting his side.

When he was first spotted, he was trapped inside a crudely built dog house whose door was nailed shut with a huge board. People would pass by that tiny house but none took the time to check it out, until one man decided to contact the LAPD. Upon arrival, the police officers pried the board and saw the pooch staying with its head down, visibly scared and injured.

The officers called the Ghetto Rescue Foundation for help.

The poor dog spent three days inside the house with his wounds untreated.

The dog didn’t trust humans and it wasn’t easy to make him get out of the house.

But, stepping out of that place meant stepping into his new life. Walter Worthy Higgins was provided with the appropriate medical care and all the love he hasn’t felt before.

This beautiful dog was placed at a foster home where he learns how to socialize with humans and other dogs. Once he is ready, he will hopefully be adopted by a family that will love him unconditionally. Well, that’s the least Walter deserves.

We can’t thank the volunteers of the rescue organization enough for being there for all those animals in need. Keep up the good work!

Make sure you check out the whole story in the video below.

Support Gabo and NEA K9 Training Group

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Help support our local K-9 Officers

K9 Units play one of the most important roles when it comes to the safety of the community members. Patrolling along the neighborhood streets, they make sure everything is in perfect order. Besides these patrols, these dog handlers and their professionally trained four-legged partners do a lot when it comes to locating missing people and sniffing narcotics.

Officer Gabo is one tough dog that won’t quit easily. He was shot four times by an armed suspect, but is now in the process of recovery.

Having heard stories like this, and realizing how important these dogs are for the community, many people felt the need to step in and help any way possible. As a result, we’ve came across a safe and secure way through which you can support K9 officers in Northeast Arkansas.

K9 officers endure highly demanding training which are usually done at night because dogs can track much better at night than people. This means they don’t really have working hours, but can be called upon whenever there is an emergency.

While on the job, these four-legged officers need full equipment, just like their human partners. That includes animal first aid kits, K9 Narcan kits, muzzles, training tools, and more.

All money donated here will be used for the need of the K9 local officers. You can make a one time donation or sign up for a recurring donation.

K9 Cash received Officer of the Month for January 2018

Thank you for donating and spreading the word! Please share this with your friends.

Girl Born With Silver Eyes Finally Has Family That Loves Her

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This is the story of Primrose, the little girl that will steal your heart.

The lovely baby girl was born in China, with a condition known as congenital glaucoma. Unfortunately, it wasn’t treated during the first few years of her life and it resulted in turning her eyes completely silver and unable to see.

Primrose experiences hearing problems as well. That was apparently enough trouble for her mother to decide to leave her at an orphanage and never look for her again.

This cute little girl didn’t have it easy.

The staff from the orphanage, just like Primrose mom, weren’t willing to spend some additional time with her and teach her the basics that could help her become at least a bit independent. She couldn’t even keep her head straight.

It’s so devastating to learn that a child this young has never felt what it means to be loved and cared for. Luckily, this is about to change. Primrose’s life is about to take a completely new turn thanks to the special family of four that was willing to open the doors of their home to this beautiful girl.

Eryn and Chris first learned about Primrose from Facebook. The moment they laid eyes on Primrose’s picture something told them they had to have her.

The Austins flew across the globe to adopt lovely Primrose.

Although they were facing certain financial difficulties, Eryn and Chris never let go of the idea of giving this child a second chance for a better life. They only feared for her health condition and wondered whether she would be able to endure the flight back home. They soon realized the sky was the limit for the brave Primrose who made it home safe and sound.

Primrose’s presence in the life of her new family made an impact they could never imagine.

This is what the new mommy wrote about her daughter:

“These are mama eyes that only shut for 4 hours last night. And hands that held and patted a baby’s back for 45 minutes straight just to constantly remind her ‘Someone is here.’ A heart that is sure she is screwing up somehow at least 1,000,000 times a day. A head full of questions, anxiety, and fear. She is a mess. A total mess. And life is flipped on its very head because…

“Primrose Lin.”

“This is a baby who, just 38 days ago, didn’t know the comfort of being held most of the day. She didn’t know that someone would come to her when she called out in her sweet baby language. She didn’t know that she could eat from a bottle without breathing the liquid straight into her tiny lungs. She had no idea that a big sister could cuddle you better than anyone and a big brother could tickle you into fits of giggles.”

“This is a baby who, just 38 days ago, got a mama and a daddy. Whom she cannot see or fully hear. Whom she doesn’t totally understand. Who took her away from everything she knew, however bleak that reality was, and planted her straight in the middle of a crazy whirlwind of a family. A mama and daddy who watched her fight for her life, who wept tears over her feverish body, who fought through third world hospitals and pretended to be brave – because… that’s what mamas and daddies do. We move in the face of all the fear because of our kids, don’t we?”

Primrose’s takes things one step at a time.

She has a lot to learn, but the important thing of all is that she is happy and eager to grab what life has to offer. She now knows that there are people around her she can trust and rely on whenever she feels down.

Things have been challenging both for Primrose and her new family, but their love for each other broke down all the barriers.

It’s amazing what this family did for a girl who had endured so much during her short life. Thanks to their kind hearts, Primrose will only know of love, kindness, and devotion in the years that follow.

Check the whole story in the video below and don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.

Dog farts in his sleep, cat’s reaction to the sound has the Internet cracking up

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Cats and dogs don’t really get along. It looks like it’s in their nature to dislike each other, so when you see both a canine and a feline in the same room, you know that speaks trouble.

Now imagine owning the two. Well, I guess those people really have a lot on their plate constantly trying to keep an eye on their furry friends and making sure they don’t get into a fight.

One owner was looking at how peacefully his cat and dog were lying on the bed and decided to film the lovely sight when something unexpected happened. Boy, we are so glad he caught the ‘incident’ on tape.

At one moment, the tired dog closed his eyes and tried taking a nap when suddenly, he let a fart out. The cat got really surprised by the loud and pretty annoying sound and she just couldn’t ignore it.

Making sure the dog knows she hates his loud farting, the cat gave him ‘the look.’ But as though it wasn’t enough warning, she went a step further and took matters in her own hands.

She gave the poor animal two quick punches on the head. Unaware what was going on, the dog opened his eyes trying to understand why his kitty friend hit him. But she was just deeply offended by his careless behavior and wanted to teach him some manners.

We guess next time he decides to let a fart, he’ll first check whether or not somebody is behind him.

Man Forgives Stranger After Tragedy

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Unfortunately, many individuals are forced to live with the pain of the loss of a loved one. That burden is hard to carry, and the sad reality is that people don’t know how to get rid of it, or sometimes, they don’t even want to, believing that grieving is now simply part of their existence.

As soon as they realize that forgiveness is the only way out of the confusing and endless maze of self-reproach or blaming others for the tough times they face, they can feel relieved. Being able to forgive means allowing yourself to grow and experience happiness once again. Because when we hold on to anger and resentment that only harms us further.

The following story is both deeply touching and an eye-opening experience of how forgiveness breaks the barrier to freeing the soul.

In a tragic car accident, one man lost it all. His wife and the unborn baby were killed, but this pastor gathered the strength to forgive the man behind the wheel.

Matt Swatzell called the day off after spending long and tiring 24 hours on his job as a firefighter paramedic. As he was driving along the roads of Dacula, Georgia, his car crashed in another vehicle in which there was a young pregnant mother of a 19-month old daughter.

Matt recalled the horrifying incident as he told Today:

“I can still see it. I can still smell it. The horrendous noise and the glass breaking.”

Unfortunately, the mother and her unborn baby were both dead.

The devastating news broke down Erik Fitzgerald, the husband and the father of the victims. The only thing that provided comfort for the grieving man was that his girl was not harmed by the accident.

Seeing his baby girl is something Erik will never forget.

“She crawled into my lap and then she just went to sleep. And I was thankful because I didn’t have to pretend that everything was okay.”

Erik was offered to pursue the maximum sentence against Matt. But he knew that putting Matt behind bars away from his family wouldn’t bring his back. The damage was done, and Erik opted to pardon Matt for what he did. He knew he was sorry and never meant to hurt anyone.

Erik had this beautiful insight to share with Today show host Hoda Kotb:

“I remembered somebody said this in a sermon — in moments where tragedy happens or even hurt, there’s opportunities to demonstrate grace or to exact vengeance,” he said. “Here was an opportunity where I could do that. And I chose to demonstrate grace.”

Pardoned for his actions, Matt was sentenced to community service and a fine.

Sometimes, God works in strange ways, and this time He wanted for Matt and Erik to cross each other’s paths again. Two years after the incident, the two met at a parking lot of the store where Matt was buying a condolence card for Erik.

Now, Matt and Erik meet regularly, and Matt even bonded with then 19-moth-old Faith as well as Erik’s children from his new marriage.

Check the story in the video below. This is an example of how forgiveness is the only thing we can do in order to move along with our life.

Boy Learns Truth After Discovering Baby Under Christmas Tree

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Sharing the house and the parents with a sibling can be difficult for many young kids. Everyone wants to be mommy and daddy’s favorite child so being jealous at each other is something we understand pretty well. However, these silly misunderstandings are left behind once the siblings get into adulthood.

However, there are also those who simply love being around a brother or a sister during their childhood and make lovely memories that will last for a lifetime. That’s the case with the lovely 10-year-old boy named Owynn. His greatest wish was to have a little brother or a sister. And after that much time, this Christmas was the perfect time for the little bundle of joy to be welcomed into his world.

Owynn’s parents, Stacey and Adam Lindsay, always dreamed of having more children. Stacey herself grew up around 14 siblings and wanted her son to experience what it means to have someone you can always rely on by your side. But, even after seven years of trying, they couldn’t conceive.

The family shared their heartwarming story with Love What Matters saying how they experienced five miscarriages and a failed in-vitro. After this, they simply stopped trying and opted to become foster parents. However, that would mean inviting a child in their home, taking care of them, watching them grow in front of their eyes, and then simply let them be another’s family joy. That was something they wouldn’t be able to handle. So the idea of fostering didn’t seem the most appropriate, which broke little Owynn’s heart.

After some time, Stacey and Adam met a young woman named Kendra who was pregnant but wanted to give her child for adoption. The family was more than happy to be this baby’s adoptive parents. They were over the moon when Kendra told them they could have her baby daughter.

On December 8, Stacey and Adam were given permission to take baby Naylee home. Owynn, however, could never in his wildest dreams imagine that Santa would make his biggest wish come true.

Once the little baby girl was home, her parents wrapped her in a warm blanket and placed her under the Christmas tree for she was the most precious gift they could ask for.

When Owynn entered the place, his little heart was immediately filled with pleasure. His sister was there, waiting for him to take her in his safe hands. He knew she will be his best friend for life.

This beautiful first encounter is something Owynn will never forget. You can check it out in the video below. But before you proceed watching make sure you grab a tissue.

Dog drowning in frozen pond cries out for help, Then a hero takes off clothes and rushes onto ice

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Monica Pop

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It’s astounding what some people are ready to do in order to save a life. It takes a lot of courage and sacrifice to do what this Russian man did when he spotted a canine in trouble.

Apparently, the stray dog was running over the frozen pond hoping to catch one of the ducks he noticed waddling by. But things didn’t go as planned and the poor dog hit some bumps in the road and found himself inside the freezing water.

It’s crazy how the man didn’t hesitate a bit and didn’t think of his safety, but quickly rushed towards the drowning dog. He wore nothing but his pants. No shirt, no shoes.

In order for him not to fall in the water he knelt down and slowly approached the dog who was caught up either in a rope or netting. The scared animal didn’t know the man was there to get it out of the cold. It would angrily bark at the Russian whenever he tried to stretch his arm towards it.

At one point, the dog bit the man’s hand. But the brave savior never let go of the attention to get the animal out.

With his hand hurt, the man was aware he was short of time and had to act really fast. Eventually, he grabbed the dog by the scruff of his neck and pulled it out of the freezing water.

The dog got his happy ending and a second chance for life, while the hero who didn’t let anything stand on his way of the incredible rescue was provided help for his injured hand. The local authorities thanked the unnamed man for his bravery, and placed the dog at a safe place.

And while not all heroes wear capes, the hero from this story didn’t really wear much, well except for his pants.

Isn’t this one of the best rescue stories you’ve ever stumbled upon?

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Hero Dog Saves Cat from Drowning in a Dramatic Rescue

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Monica Pop

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This courageous little dog teaches us that everything we believed to be true about the natural “hatred” between cats and dogs is nothing but an assumption. Although they may not be that fond of each other, they’ll still step in when one of them is in trouble.

What a woman from Turkey caught on tape will leave you speechless. She had come across one of the most extraordinary scenes we’ve ever seen. A cat was about to drown as she found herself stuck in deep water. As she was desperately trying to get out, one dog was determined to save her.

The brave pooch dived into the water and knew exactly what to do. He carefully got under the cat and let her mount onto his back. He then took her out of the deep water and to a safe place.

The woman was so impressed that she had to share the incredible video with her Twitter followers.

However, after the cat was out, the dog seemed to got stuck in the water himself. Luckily, after a couple of tries he managed to get out too. People who saw the video agree how what he did was pretty much amazing.

And while a lot of people were thanking the woman for sharing this with the world, many judged her for recording instead of actually helping. She could have simply taken the cat out of the water and spare the poor dog all the trouble. There were also those who believe the animals become stronger when faced with such situations and the woman did the right thing for not intervening.

Who knows, maybe she was afraid that she could get hurt by the scared animals. Anyways, what she put on tape is a rescue we’ll never forget.

We are glad both the cat and the dog weren’t hurt.

Awww melt my heart! Animals are real friends! 🤗🤗🤗 pic.twitter.com/oNpNHPHm1j

— Figen Sezgin (@thefigensezgin) December 18, 2018

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Magician Puts On a Show for Shelter Dogs, How They React Will Make You Go ‘Aww’

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Monica Pop

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We all love magic tricks and can’t help but wonder what’s the truth behind them. They mesmerize us and make us laugh. Now imagine doing magic in front of a different kind of audience – a bunch of sweet dogs from the shelter.

Magician John Stessel shows us that everyone needs to have fun every once in a while, even our furry friends whose reaction to his tricks is priceless.

The shows John performs at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in New York, in partnership with director Rob Bliss and TBS, have the purpose not only to entertain the dogs, but also to provide potential adopters with the chance to see their vibrant personalities. This will probably increase the chances of the lovely pals finding their forever home.

“I’ve always loved the idea of doing magic with dogs,” Stessel told The Dodo. “Performing for them was nothing short of incredible.”

Who could have thought the dogs could be such an incredible audience.

“The reaction from the dogs was just amazing,” Stessel said. “They were just so cute. It was really special.”

Each dog is rewarded plenty of doggie treats after the shows. They love the magic and enjoy every single moment of it. Hopefully, they’ll be able to perform the most important trick themselves, that of vanishing form the shelter right in the house of someone who’ll love them until their last day.

“They just wanted to be loved,” Stessel said. “Each one of them would be perfect to find their own forever home.”

Husky Stuck on Rooftop Gives His Rescuer the Cutest “Thank You” Ever

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Monica Pop

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Many times in life we find ourselves in desperate situations and we need someone’s help in order to overcome the difficulties. Just like this lovely dog who got himself in trouble.

Luckily, the brave firefighters were there to provide help and save the day. After all, they are our everyday heroes whose courage never ceases to amaze us.

The neighbors in Wells, Maine panicked and called for help when they saw Jasper, the 10-year-old Husky, on the roof.

They assumed the dog got out through an open window but either didn’t know how to get inside, or the window accidentally closed shut.

The roof was about 15 feet high and the worried neighbors feared for Jasper’s safety. They first contacted the Wells Police that redirected the call to the Wells Professional Firefighters Association.

The fun part of the rescue was that Jasper seemed to be having good time up there. He wasn’t really scared.

“The call came in for a dog stuck on a roof. My first thought was on the roof of a car, but I didn’t exactly know what was going on,” said Captain Jeff Nawfel of the Wells Fire Department. “Myself and another firefighter who was there with me made the decision that we would ladder the building by ourselves and that we were going to put the dog inside.”

The rescue had a happy ending because no job is too challenging for brave Captain Nawfel who climbed the ladder of the ladder truck and helped the dog find the way inside the house through the room.

You can never guess what Captain Nawfel got as a thank you for the successful rescue mission.

The dog thanked the firefighter with one big, sloppy, wet kiss!

After the firefighter department shared the lovely story on their Facebook page, it quickly went viral and everyone who got to see the kiss went all smiles. People agree it was the best “thank you” someone can get in return for a job well done.

Many news outlets were eager to hear to what the Captain himself had to say.

“Friendly dog. Kinda gave me a smooch on the way in the house and that was the end of it and I came down the ladder,” Nawfel said.

“It floors me that, out of anything going on, this has gotten the attention that it has. It’s crazy. Absolutely crazy.”

“You know there’s always the thought of the firemen going to rescue the cat out of the trees… it’s the ongoing thing. But a dog on the roof is a first.”

We are certain Jasper’s owners are beyond thankful because their dog is not only safe and sound, but pretty famous as well.

Check the amazingly heartwarming interaction in the video below. It will definitely make your day.

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Lost Dog Has Identity Confirmed When He Starts Singing His Favorite Song

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Monica Pop

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How many times have you come across a singing dog? Not many I guess, because that’s not something we get to see every day. However, this Siberian Husky possesses incredible singing skills thanks to which he was again reunited with his owners.

Namely, some kids stumbled upon the dog that wasn’t in a really good condition. He was laying all alone outside of Beersheba, Israel. The kind kids took it to the nearest police station because they were worried for his well-being. As it turned out, a Husky matching his description was reported missing by a local family.

The police quickly contacted the owners. They asked the officers to check whether it was their dog using an unusual method. Apparently, their pet would sing along whenever he would listen to the melody from his favorite TV show, “Shemesh.” The officers did exactly that, they played the song, and what followed is the most amazing thing ever.

We’ll just tell you that the dog was reunited with his owners, and for the rest of the story check the video below!

This is what we learned after we adopted a shelter dog

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Monica Pop

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It’s been said that “a dog is the only creature on Earth that loves you more than they love themselves” and we can’t agree more. The moment we welcome them in our home they become our most loved and most loyal family members. Those who one one know that a house is not a home without a pet.

Bird Born, an artist from Russia, depicts what it means to adopt the best furry companion through a series of photos that will warm your heart. Each ripped pillow is worth the devotion these loving creatures are ready to give.

Bored Daddy says “thank you” to all the caring people who adopted a shelter animal and provided them with another chance for a happy life.