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Target employee challenges little girl to a dance off

I remember those days when I could just go shopping all by myself or accompanied by my girlfriends. Those would be fun times indeed. Trying things on, or buying groceries we’d love to make delicious dishes with. 

But now that we are all moms, doing shopping is something we don’t really enjoy. Why? Because it has to be done really quickly, or the kids would start throwing tantrums. You know, they don’t really find it appealing walking around the aisles without touching every single thing. 

A mother named Stefanie is well too aware of the troubles young kids are making while at the store, so she wasn’t really looking forward to the trip.

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Stefanie needed to grab some stuff so they visited Target. While there, she thought it would be nice if she bought her little Evallyn some toys that she loved. Needless to say, she really had fun buying her dolls, but once mommy turned to the products she needed, Evallyn got bored and became restless. 

Her mother was doing her best to get everything from her shopping list as fast as she could so that the two could head home. 

And just as this woman though this was one of her most unpleasant shopping trips, something amazing happened.  

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One of the Target employees could see that Stefanie needed help so she stepped in and tried to entertain lovely Evallyn. She got the little girl’s attention by inviting her to a dance-off. Knowing how competitive young children can be, this was the best idea A.J could come up with. 

Both A.J and Evallyn showed some really crazy dance moves. It was obvious they had so much fun doing this. Customers would stop by and watch the new friends dancing and everyone though this was very sweet. 

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Once the ‘dancing competition’ was done, A.J asked the girl if she was in for another round. The girl was more than happy to show off her skills once again.

Stefanie was amazed by the employee’s kind gesture. She couldn’t really finish her shopping because this was way too good to miss, so she just stood there by the cart and knew she had to film this very special encounter.

What was supposed to be just another tiring day turned into an experience these mother and daughter will never forget. It may be just a dancing with a stranger, but these kinds of interactions usually have strong positive impact on children.

It is so nice to hear of stories like this where random people make someone’s day. 

Take a look at the cute dance-off in the video below. 

Woman receives drastic change makeover

This is another story that comes from the salon of the Makeover Guy who never ceases to make our jaws drop every time we see the stunning transformations he does. We do hope he understands that he isn’t only transforming someone’s hairstyle, the form of their rather thin brows, or the way they choose their outfits, but their whole life. 

This multi talented man started his career as a hairstylist back in 1990, after he opened his Christopher Hopkins Salon. Ever since, he does wonders and lifts many women’s spirits up. 

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His Minneapolis studio is the place where the change happens. There, he offers numerous packages that include haircut, make-up, dyeing, and advice on how to rock your clothes and what really fits your figure and your style. You are going to leave the place flabbergasted and unable to recognize yourself as well as richer for a great amount of valuable knowledge on how to do the looks by yourself. 

People are going crazy over the transformations Christopher posts on his YouTube channel and everyone wants to be part of his mission of making people happier and more self-confident than ever.

Ann is just another satisfied client. She says how meeting Christopher was a life-changing encounter. She now regularly visits the Makeover Guy who has become her close friend ever since he cut her hair for the first time. Her transformation left her daughter with an open mouth. 

He knows how to make everyone feels as though they are his most valuable clients. Whoever visited his salon, always gets back. 

Mary is another lucky woman that got to be part of his show. Her hairstyle and the dye she was using for her hair were the same for way too long. A change was something her hair and face needed really badly, and she was certain how Christopher was the only stylist who could make her feel young again. Interestingly, as he says it himself, “The shorter I went the better it got, she just has that great head shape that can wear a real pixie cut.”

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Needless to say, Mary simply loved her new looks. Never did she believe how great this platinum color would fit her face. Plus, she confesses how her husband really wanted her to have her hair cut, so we assume he’s gonna fell in love with the way she looks. The two have been married for 27 years now, so this comes as a unique wedding anniversary gift.

Christopher showed Mary that even though what we have inside is the most important thing, looking nice on the outside only reflects our inner beauty.

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Take a look at the amazing transformation yourself. 

Carrie Underwood shares photos of newborn son

People often believe how celebrities have it all done for them and how they have it easy in life only because they are rich. But we all know too well that money can’t buy everything. 

This has to be the message Mike Fisher wanted to send to his and his wife’s fans out there. Recently, he took it to Instagram to share with the world how the couple felt and what they had to go through before the birth of their second child, Jacob Bryan. 

The former hockey player spoke about their heartbreak and all the moments spent in anticipation which is just another proof that these people are not that much different than us. 

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Posting a sweet photo of him and his baby boy snuggling together he wrote:

“Jacob Bryan Fisher! You are a gift from our Lord! The last few years has had its challenges and it makes this moment even more sweet!”

The couple wanted this baby so badly that they are now over the moon having him in their arms, but they are well aware that it was a rough path they had to undergo before this joyous moment took place. 

“We didn’t know if Izzy would ever have another sibling but we learned through it all that God is in control and his timing is perfect! He is good all the time even in the difficult times that are hard to understand.”

Izzy, or Isaiah Michael, is Mike and Carrie’s firstborn son, who is now three and a half years old.

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Carrie openly spoke about her miscarriages between 2017 and 2018. The couple was fighting the battle against infertility and it wasn’t an easy one. In an interview with CBS Sunday, the country music star reacted to their hurdles saying how she was truly blessed, despite all the struggles they faced. 

“My son, Isaiah, is the sweetest thing. And he’s the best thing in the world. And I’m like, ‘If we can never have any other kids, that’s okay, because he’s amazing.'”

Having a caring husband, a lovely child, and being surrounded with so many people who were by her side all along, the 35-year-old wife and a mom said how there wasn’t anything she should be mad about. Her life was complete, despite her wish of having another child seemed to be out of reach. 

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During the period of agony, Carrie experienced another pain. In November 2017 she had an accident in their Nashville, Tennessee home after she took a tumble on the steps. She broke her wrist and had to undergo a surgery. But she also got stitches on her face. 

When she started feeling things were just going downhill, she suddenly realized that’s how life works. You simply experience ups and downs and now she just had to wait for that period to pass knowing good things are just around the corner. 

And she was right. At the end, they have their bundle of joy in their lives and everything seems just right. The Grammy winner wrote:

“Jacob Bryan Fisher entered the world in the wee hours of the morning on Monday … his mom, dad and big brother couldn’t be happier for God to trust them with taking care of this little miracle! Our hearts are full, our eyes are tired and our lives are forever changed. Life is good…”

Congratulations on your new baby Carrie and Mark, we hope your life will only bring great things along the way. 

Flower Girl Dances For The Crowd But When The Song Changes They Lose It

Another wedding reception you got invited to? That means having to choose some classy outfit, spend some money on a carefully picked gift, and get ready to celebrate the love between two people who will hopefully spend the rest of their lives together. And yes, have some fun along the way. 

If this is what a typical wedding looks like, than the one from the video below is everything but ordinary all thanks to the cheeky flower girl who stole the show. 

We haven’t seen someone so young being so confident in their dancing skills in a long time. This dance routine is definitely one to remember. 

Not only this sweetie took the dance floor, but she totally owned it. All eyes were on her when she started moving along the rhythm of Justin Bieber’s “Baby” and even rocked some lasso moves that were a clear sign of a great show. 

One of the guests thought it would be nice if he joins this little firecracker, but he soon regretted his decision as the flower girl totally ignored him. Her wiggling around the dance floor meant she wasn’t into dancing with a partner. This girl was born to solo! 

As the song came to an end everyone expected from her to take her way to her parents as she was obviously pretty exhausted, but she wasn’t ready to leave the dance floor just yet, especially not now when her favorite song was on. 

PSY’s “Gangnam Style” could be heard filling the air and it meant more fun. Doing the iconic moves that shook the world right after the song was first released, the girl put even bigger smile on everyone’s face. Her vigorous steps teared up the dance floor and she put so much energy into what she was doing that her pink bow came undone. 

People were so into this little’s girl show that they even forgot who this reception was all for. Everyone was cheering loudly and had their phones out because this isn’t something we get to see that often. It just had to be put on tape.

We are sure the bride and the groom were glad this flower girl made their wedding so special. 

You definitely don’t want to miss this hilariously sweet performance. 

Restaurant owner who received daeth threats over anti-Brexit message on receipts won’t remove them

Restaurant owner Ibrahim Dogus took a photograph of the anti-Brexit message printed on a receipt at Westminster Kitchen (Ibrahim Dogus)

Following the referendum about UK separating from the European Union, the Brexit has divided the British into remain-supporters and leave-voters. And now with the Prime minister Teresa May’s party’s Brexit deal being turned down by the majority of the parliament members, the country has fallen into deeper political uncertainty.

Unfortunately, this led to the country’s citizens getting into arguments defending their views of why it’s better to remain part of the Union, and why should the country leave. 

A Londoner who is a restaurant owner decided to share his political views in an unusual way, by writing them down on the place’s receipts. The message he wants to send his customers is that the Brexit is not a great idea, and he even elaborates his reasons. 

The message says:

“Brexit is bad. Immigrants make Britain great. They also cooked and served your food today.”

However, Ibrahim Dogus claims that ever since he opted to express himself regarding the political situation this way, he and the Westminster Kitchen’s staff are getting death threats by those opposing his beliefs. 

Dogus tells The Independent:

“We have been targeted by far right groups who are organised on social media and [it seems like they have been] encouraging each other to attack our business by leaving fake reviews on TripAdvisor, Google Business, and Facebook.”

This owner, whatsoever, is not planning on removing the message despite the phone calls he’s getting.

“The message will stay on the bills until 1 February and then we will replace [it] with a different message,” he says.

“I believe love will win over hate and those who are trying to disguise their racism as political activism are once again caught out.”

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The problem is, as he states, that no matter that he’s not afraid, his employees “have been worried about threats of violence and abuse.”

“It has been a horrible few days and our staff feel worried about what’s happening.”

Dogus also accuses people for leaving negative comments on his restaurant’s site. 

“Why are they bringing politics into their food business?” one wrote.

“I do hope that 52 per cent of their customers decide to no longer give them their business,” he added,

which is the percentage of UK voters who voted to leave the European Union.

Fearing for his staff’s safety, this owner contacted the police and reported those threatening them. He hopes they’ll make sure everyone stays safe. 

“Our manager, Maliq Konjuhi, said that he is worried that someone will come and physically attack our premises,” he adds.

Do you believe Dogus choose the right way to express his thoughts on the matter, or he should have kept his business out of politics? What is your opinion?

Professor responds to a single mom missing class

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Being a mom means having a lot on your plate, and as if raising children isn’t enough tiring and demanding by itself, being a student on top of that is definitely hard. 21-year-old Morgan King is a mother who attends university. Needless to say, she often has to miss classes and skip doing assignments because of her baby daughter. And as many teachers out there are not that considerate regarding their students’ excuses, this particular professor is unlike the most. She does care for her students’ progress and makes sure they don’t miss any of her lectures.

Recently, professor Sally B. Hunter noticed how Megan was missing her class so she decided to learn the reason behind it, and now their conversation went viral all for the right reasons. 

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Meghan had to be honest and tell her professor how she had to take care of her baby instead of attending classes. Professor Hunter’s answer was really surprising and shook Meghan to the core. 

“In the future, if you are having trouble finding someone to watch Korbyn, please feel free to just BRING HER with you to class. I would be absolutely delighted to hold her while I teach, so that you can still pay attention to the class and take notes. I work for the Department of CHILD and FAMILY Studies — so how terrible would it be, if I was unwilling to have a child visit our class? I’m very serious with this offer—just bring Korbyn with you!”

This young mother knew how she had to post this online so that everyone could see how considerate her professor is. To be honest, people like these are rare nowadays. 

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People from all over the country are praising the professor’s act. Who knows how many students that struggle would perform better if there were more professors like Ms. Hunter. 

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Knowing that many mothers who find themselves in the position of Morgan are not getting this same level of support by their schools and universities makes it difficult for them to continue their education. Many quit pursuing their dreams of becoming successful in certain field they find appealing. And to be honest, that’s really sad. Who knows what they can achieve if they are given a little push in life. 

Ms. Hunter’s children-friendly classroom is a place where dreams come true. If there are more people like her, the motherhood and education won’t be two terms we can’t imagine being incorporated together.  

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Incredible video shows how astonishingly precise Rami Malek’s performance as Freddie Mercury is

Fans from all around the world are overwhelmed by the stunning performance of Rami Malek in the movie that depicts the life of the legendary Freddie Mercury and celebrates the Queen, the band that left a legacy many pursue to achieve. 

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a powerful piece of work that takes the viewers through a roller coaster of emotions. They are especially astounded of how accurately this young actor portrayed Freddie and his excellence on stage. 

And although everyone is aware of Malek’s incredible acting skills, the video below that vent viral in a blink of an eye is just another proof that he is one of the best in the business. It shows the authentic recreation of the remarkable performance of Freddie and the Queen at Live Aid in 1985. Every single move is perfectly replicated, from hand gestures, to pursue of the lips, the steps, and everything else. 

Fans are taking it to the social media to praise Malek’s devotion to making each scene of the movie a one to remember.

“These dudes were literally able to recreate the greatest live show ever performed and made a new generation be able to experience it as if they were actually there. This scene literally gave me f**king CHILLS god damnit (sic),” wrote @ruggeddonut.

He was joined by @IAmIknat who claimed that she became unsure which was which while watching. “They did it precisely that I got confused which is the original and which is the remake,” she tweeted. “Omg not a sucker for him but daaaang this sure is historical!!! Gotta watch this (sic)”.

The actor himself said on many occasions how he felt humbled and thrilled to be given the chance to honor great Freddie through this movie. He also said how he had watched the concert more than 1,500 times, wanting to perfect it, although, as he told news.co.au nothing in life is perfect.

 

“It felt like I had it in my bones and I didn’t want to keep going back to it,” he said. “It felt like sometimes you would lose a little bit of the authenticity if you tried to nail it so perfectly. Things won’t exactly always match up, there might be a hint of something that’s off, but I think that kept it feeling really alive and in the moment and it was better to sacrifice it that way, but yeah, I was watching it non-stop.”

He continued:

“That’s something we tried to get move for move, even just gesture for gesture perfectly. Every day we did (filmed) a song. Day one, Bohemian. Day two, Radio Gaga. Day three, Hammer To Fall and the Day-O. Four we did Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Five, We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions and on the sixth day we rested. Then we did the entire show which was the most phenomenal experience one could ever ask for. Adrenaline high like you don’t even know man.”

 

Malek told Who how he wanted to get into the life of Freddie completely, trying to learn as much as he could. 

“There’s just an eloquence and elegance to him that you see when he’s on stage, and then you can [see] where all that was birthed from,” he claimed. “I mean, not many artists are wearing an entire head-to-toe leather outfit, sipping a champagne flute and telling their audience to strip naked if they please. And he still comes off with this essence of royalty.”

This mind-blowing acting has to be seen to be believed. We hope Rami Malek gets the recognition he deserves. 

Man helps someone in need and is surprised to learn their identity

Being there for those in need of help can influence a person’s life to the extent they’ve never assumed. Many times when someone offers a helping hand, they don’t expect anything in return. But as no good deed ever goes unnoticed, these people are later rewarded this way or the other. 

That’s exactly what happened to a homeless man with a heart of gold who didn’t hesitate a bit when it came to stepping in for a complete stranger. 

This is one of those stories that teaches us how any act of kindness can go a long way. 

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Dave Cochran is a homeless guy from Kansas who lives in his vehicle, a 95′ Suburban. Although this man doesn’t have much money, he’s got something more valuable, a kind soul.

One day as he was laying in his car he noticed another man struggling to get his out of the piles of snow. The winter struck really hard and it made it difficult for people to navigate their vehicles. 

Cohran was aware the man wouldn’t be able to succeed in doing what he was trying to do, so he decided to offer a helping hand. His Suburban was way older than the 2019 BMW, but it was more powerful, so Cohran offered to tow the other car up the hill.

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After it was all done, Dave was happy to help and even happier for not scratching the man’s brand new car. The man on the other hand, thanked Dave and drove his way. 

But, never in his wildest dreams did this homeless man think this story will go viral and he’ll become famous in his hometown and even further. 

The stranger turned out to be the very famous Kansas City Chief’s NFL player, Jeff Allen. 

Jeff really wanted to do something nice for Dave. Ne though that that way he’ll show everyone how doing good is always the right option. However, he didn’t know anything about Dave, except for his name and that he was driving a Suburban truck.

But, tracking someone down is quite easy these days because of the social networking sites such as Tweeter where Jeff posted about what had happened. 

Soon after, people who knew Dave told him how the player was looking for him because he wanted to invite him to the AFC championship. 

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After they got in touch, Jeff gave Dave three free tickets to a game in Arrowhead Stadium. Dave said:

“He gave me three free tickets to the championship games [on] Sunday. And I mean, God bless him, I’ve never been to a football game ever in my life.”

All this made Dave believe that things may turn for the good for him in the future because now he’s faith in humanity was restored. He did what he believed was the right thing to do, and I believe that this story helped change people’s general opinion for the homeless. 

Now that people learned of Dave’s situation, we hope many will step in and help him get a new start in life. 

Soldier falls in love with puppy overseas, Watch moment they’re finally reunited in USA

Many animals make great pets, but let’s be honest, none beats dogs. They are easy to make friends with, and once they fall in love with you it means you have someone in your life who will never leave your side.

When Daniel Rindone was deployed to Syria, he hoped to meet fellow soldiers who’ll become his pals, but little did he know that he would find his best companion in the dog that would often approach the base along with a bunch of other pups. The smart creatures knew  the soldiers would give them some food so they would pay them a visit every now and then. Among the pack of dogs there was one that was sort of special. Rindone named it Syri and grew fond of it. 

As the time to get back to the States was approaching, Rindone knew it would mean saying goodbye to fluffy Syri, and that was something he couldn’t come to terms with. The only logical solution he could come up with was taking Syri home with him. After contacting the SPCA, he was told they had an international program that could help. 

“I have this little dog here that I want to bring home,” he told them and “How do I do it?” he ask.

The plan was for Syri and some other canines to be taken to the SPCA location in Erbil, Iraq until all the paperwork needed was completed. Unfortunately, just as they were supposed to leave the country and head to U.S.A, the Erbil Airport was shut down and there was no way for the dog to get to her friend any time soon. 

Eventually, four months after that, the so much anticipated encounter took place. 

“Five months ago, I met this pup fresh into my last deployment during Operation Inherent Resolve,”

Rindone posted on Facebook on Jan. 25. She was pretty skinny, but her smile was the sweetest he’s ever seen. 

“She stayed with me, sharing our food and getting stronger in the following months until she was handed over to the SPCA: I, who I found and reached out to shortly after she arrived in hopes that I could find her a way home with me. If there is any organization that can make miracles happen, it’s this one.”

For the time she was waiting to be reunited with Rindone, Syri was very well taken care of. The staff from SPCA made sure she was nicely fed while they were doing their best to get her to New York. 

“Three days ago, after flying through Lebanon, Paris, and finally to JFK Airport, this little survivor named Syri is finally here thanks to that great organization.”

“I’ll be eternally grateful to them for reuniting me with the puppy that was a light to me in an otherwise dark and awful deployment,” he wrote. “Welcome home Syri!”

Rindone believes that if it wasn’t for his sweet pup, he wouldn’t be able to get used to his old life that easily. She was there for him and although it may seem that he saved her, it was Syri who helped Daniel go through his dark times. 

Dad playfully argues with toddler about her new boyfriend

At one moment you see your little one learning how to walk and saying her first words, and then, boom, the time comes for you to understand that she fell in love! Although that’s part of life and pretty much normal, knowing your daughter is old enough to be bothered finding answers to what to wear on her first date or whether it is time for “the kiss” just yet, makes fathers feel old, and to be honest, a bit jealous. 

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Although she has a long way to go until she really starts dating, this cutie pie has some news to share with her dad. And you might be guessing already, she does have a boyfriend. Not a real one, that’s for sure. But we all know that pretending to have one is what little girls do sometimes. He might be the singer whose music they love listening to, or the cute guy from Big Time Rush. But it’s usually that boy that sits next to them in the school bus and doesn’t speak to them because he’s really shy. 

Well, no matter who the lucky boy might be, this sassy toddler makes sure her dad knows she has a crush on someone. Dad’s reaction? Priceless!

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She chooses dinner time to break the big news, and she’s all casual, holding the fork in her hand and pretending to itch her nose, as though she’s trying to add to the drama. 

Their conversation is hilarious. 

“I got a boyfriend.” “Oh no you do not.” “Oh yes I do.” “Oh no you don’t.” “Oh yes I do.”

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She’s not getting no for an answer and goes on trying to make her dad accept “she is in love.”

“That boyfriend better be talking to your daddy.”

Hmm, her cute little face says it all, she doesn’t really like the idea of introducing him to her dad just yet. Maybe wait until things get more serious. Plus, she has to choose the right time. Should it be a snack time or they should all organize a play date. So many questions the tiny head should think about. 

“No no no!” “Yes, he better.” “No. He is my boyfriend.”

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As giggling can be heard from the background, daddy goes on saying:

“He needs to come talk to me first. You tell him that.”

At this point, the sassy little lady puts her hand on her forehead, as though she wants her daddy to know she doesn’t need that much pressure. But he is determined to meet the lucky boy.

“You got it?”

Turning to the laughing crowd, she once again says how she has a boyfriend and she does look like she means that. And him meeting her daddy, that’s definitely a no can do. 

She is really super cute, but we do believe that if she is strong-willed like this from this age, than daddy might be in trouble when the time comes for her to date. But we also believe that most kids her age have this attitude. Trust me, been there, done that. 

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This father-daughter moment is definitely a must watch. You’re going to fall in love with this quick-witted girl. 

The best diagnosis ever. Who said doctors don’t have a sense of humor?

This doctor’s witty answer is going to make you laugh hard, but this whole joke will make think whether parents trust their kids more than they are supposed to. 

A woman takes her 16-year-old daughter to the doctor. The doctor says, “Okay, Mrs. James, what’s the problem?”

The mother says, “It’s my daughter Darla. She keeps getting these cravings, she’s putting on weight, and is sick most mornings.”

The doctor gives Darla a good examination, then turns to the mother and says, “Well, I don’t know how to tell you this, but your Darla is pregnant-about 4 months, would be my guess.”

The mother says, “Pregnant?! She can’t be, she has never ever been left alone with a man! Have you, Darla?”

Darla replies, “No mother! I’ve never even kissed a man!”

The doctor walked over to the window and just stares out it. About five minutes pass and finally the mother says, “Is there something wrong out there doctor?”

The doctor replies, “No, not really, it’s just that the last time anything like this happened, a star appeared in the east and three wise men came over the hill. I’ll be damned if I’m going to miss it this time!”

Single Dad Wanted To Put 2-Year-Old Son Up for Adoption — But Others Advised Otherwise

He wanted advice, but..

Being a single parent is never an easy task, and anyone who had any children from a young age would know that its not a walk in the park. But one young man tried to do what he believed was the right thing, and reached out online for help. He was a 23-year-old single dad who is struggling with an unexpected reality. Disappointed as he had a lack of social life due to increased parenting responsibilities, it was hard for him to advance at work, and impossible to date anyone else new. He eventually came to the conclusion that it may be a good idea for him to put his now 2-year-old son up for adoption.

The young father had shared that he was the one who convinced his college girlfriend not to have an abortion due to his religious beliefs. He also accepted sole responsibility for their child afterwards.

After her pregnancy, he asked her not to abort the child and she reluctantly agreed but stressed that once the baby was born, it was up to him to raise their boy. He wrote in his post on Reddit: “I was graduating that year and already had a pretty well-paying job lined up so I felt that I could provide for my kid.”

However just after a mere 2 years later, and now he is starting to feel the strain of wanting to have a normal life of a young adult while raising a kid. “I just feel so tired and secluded from the world. My only friend is my son, between work and him I have no free time. All I do on my free time is go to the park with him, watch kids shows etc. My mom lives kinda far away but she visits every few months and lets me have some alone time but it’s not enough,” he wrote in a Reddit post.

He also added that due to his “parent responsibilities”, he has not been able to advance at work and was unable to date as a 23-year-old who already has a child with another woman.

Now the young father is saying that he is considering to give his boy up for adoption so that he could be raised by a “more stable family” – and users were mostly disapproving of it.

But no matter how stressful parenting can become, most do not actually arrive at this conclusion. The young man also admitted that there are only two issues which are entirely personal, and perhaps seen as selfish complaints by many. Getting personal time back is not a good reason to give up the boy for adoption at all – to them.
“You signed up for this,” one person responded to his post.
“I feel so angry for that child,” another person commented afterwards.
Someone else even reminded him that his son “isn’t a pet”.

After reviewing comments and realising that no one was going to support his idea, the young father has since reconsidered his decision.

“I think I was just in too of a dark place to see how bad this post is and even if I got a lot of non-constructive comments that hurt, I got a lot of comments that really hit it on the nail with how bad it would be to follow through with this as well as giving me really sound advice,” he replied in an update to his previous Reddit post.

For now, the young father is going to try therapy and joining some single parent groups for help – he also plans to hire a babysitter. He added that he is going to reach out to his ex-girlfriend, though he is “pretty sure that she hasn’t changed her mind”.

“Lastly, I just want to say that I love my son and that I genuinely thought that him getting adopted by a stable family would be better for him. I can now see how that can mess him up in so many different ways. I think I might have some sort of postpartum depression that comes and goes and when I wrote this post I think I was at my lowest,” he concluded.

Therefore dear readers, what do you think the father should have done? We await your response!

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Sister breaks down in tears when she realizes her voice made baby smile

Sisters’ power! Yes, that’s something real and often makes girls’ world go round.

The bond between sisters is like no other. Just imagine having your best friend by your side all along. Sharing with her your parents, your room, the clothes, and your days. That has to be priceless. 

Sometimes it may happen for sisters to get jealous of one another, but eventually all of them understand that no one else out there would love them as much as their female sibling. 

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Allie is a 9-year-old girl who knows how much effort it takes for her mommy to put her little sister to sleep. Luckily, this adorable young lady is very considerate and always steps in when needed. Above all, she enjoys spending time with baby Ashlyn. 

The sweet interaction between these two sisters has gone viral for all the right reasons. 

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Lovely Ashlyn is treating her big sister with the most adorable smile ever as she hears her singing. 

The choice of the song just adds to the cuteness of the video. Lion King’s “Circle of Life” is what Ashlyn enjoys listening to. As for Allie, she simply can’t believe the baby’s reaction. She’s so happy that she can’t hold her tears back.  

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The parents are filled with joy seeing their daughters love each other so much.

“Is it because you love her that much?” her mom asks. After a moment, Allie replies: “Because she smiled at my sweet singing!”

She then continues singing only for her sister’s ears. She wants the little one to be as happy as can be. 

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This really can’t get any cuter. We hope the two will continue loving and caring for each other their whole life.

Teen makes headlines after cutting up cop’s uniform

Life is hard anyways, but when you are a child of a police officer or a member of the army, every day is filled with a hidden feeling of anticipation of whether you parent will get back home safe and sound after they make sure everyone else is. 

We’ve heard of many cases of officers losing their life while serving the country and its people so these fears are real, and they are there, and we can’t do much about them. 

Meghan O’Grady is a 16-year-old teenager who knows all too well what it feels like to have a parent who is a police officer. She is however, a very compassionate young lady who does something incredible for the families of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.  

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Knowing how much it would mean for the bereaved family members to have something that was sacred to the loved ones they lost, Meghan started the Blue Line Bears. This Florida girl creates bears using just a needle, a thread, and the late officer’s uniform shirts. After she hand-sews the teddy bears, she carefully delivers them to the family’s doorstep. After they have this priceless gift in their hands, all those moms, dads, spouses, and children can’t thank Meghan enough. 

She is honest and says how what she does was inspired by the tragic incident when five Dallas officers lost their lives while doing their job in 2016. This planted fear in her for her father’s life and now she just learns how to live with it. 

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So far, Meghan has created 450 bears that she personally delivered to families in 34 states. Each bear has a personalized badge with the person’s last name written on it. People are praising this amazing girl and her even more amazing idea. In a video with CBS, Megan said:

“I want them to be able to kind of hold a piece of their loved one again, because the shirts are obviously the most personal part of the job other than the badge itself.”

Meghan’s organization is a non-profit one and runs with the help of donors who are supporting her good cause. 

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The families of the blue line community may not personally know each other but they live every day with the same fears, and are proud of the same achievements of their family members. All these people are connected by their hearts. 

“We are all so closely related and we’re all here for each other, and I just want them to know that there are so many people out there for them who watch out for them no matter what happens and that we all genuinely love them.”

What Meghan does makes a change in the way children mourn for their parents they won’t get to hug ever again. These huggable bears provide comfort during the toughest of times. 

The latest bear she created is the largest so far. 

Meghan is a kind soul and a teenager like no other. Way to go young lady!

Jennifer Lopez wears ‘normal-looking’ dress – Then the camera zooms out

This Jennifer Lopez’s fairytale-like performance is definitely one to remember. Being one of America’s sweethearts for so long, this multi-talented singer took our breath away once again when she took the stage of American Idol. Her amazing vocal along with her very special outfit enchanted the audience around the country. People who witnessed the unique performance of “Feel The Light” from the animated movie “Home” agree that Jenny from the block is an entertainer we don’t get to see that often.

The gorgeous and pretty huge gown takes up most of the stage and perfectly fits her figure. It’s a long white dress with a fitted corseted top and shoulder straps.  

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It resembles a dress one would opt for if invited to a royal ball or a very special occasion, but it’s actually more than just an elegant dress. It’s a part of a big sparkly show like you’ve never seen before.

As the song goes on, the dress starts changing colors and becomes even more spectacular with every passing tone. The whiteness is now turned into dark shade filled with stars, resembling a never ending galaxy.

Now comes the best part, when the dress is completely illuminated in vibrant colors that depict scenes from the movie. 

Behind this masterpiece lays God given talent and a creative mind. 

“The gown is actually a dress with a 20-foot radius skirt attached to it,” explained stylist Rob Zangardi, according to Hollywood Reporter. “The look was inspired from an old vintage reference that we’ve been holding on to for a long time, waiting for the right moment.”

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The dress, which was made from fabric from International Silks & Woolens in L.A., actually came in two pieces.

“There was the dress by Misha that gave us the top silhouette and the giant skirt was then placed over that,” explained Lopez’s other stylist for this look Mariel Haenn.

Lopez simply fell in love with this stunning creation.

“It wasn’t until she stepped in and we took her picture in it and showed her how she looked in it that we got the ‘wow’ reaction!” said Haenn. “We were hoping to be able to make a dress that was stunning on its own but also simple enough to allow the animation and projection to be as functional as possible.”

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The magical images that were projected on the bottom part of the gown were mapped days before the performance to make sure they perfectly attach the skirt. 

“We wanted this to be spectacular yet elegant,” Zangardi added.

This is really something very unique and worth watching. 

Teen slams into school bus and dies instantly, Then police find cellphone in her hand

The advance of technology creates device addicted generations that cannot function without their phones. The worst part is that many are using them while driving, which may result in life-threatening situations. Talking on the phone while behind the wheel affects drivers’ ability to respond to hazard and texting while driving is illegal in almost every state, but people still do it. 

The recent accident that took place because of a cell phone usage led to the loss of the life of 17-year-old Katelyn Ray. 

The tragic news left her family in disbelief. They couldn’t accept the fact that their sister and daughter was gone.

According to the police’s official report, the tragedy struck on September 5, while the teenager was driving on a highway in Panola County, Mississippi when she crushed in a school bus. Luckily, none of the students suffered any injuries, but sadly, Katelyn died on the spot. 

What was supposed to be an ordinary day where this girl would pick her sister up from work and the two would have a fun day together, turned into the worst day of the life of the Ray family. 

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office posted photos of the accident on their Facebook page as a warning to others of the tragic outcome of using a cellphone while driving. 

“***PAY ATTENTION!!*** The driver of the car was 17 years old,” the post read. “No black marks because she never hit the brakes and she still had the cell phone in her hand when they removed her from the car.”

 

“I said don’t forget to pick your sister up. She said OK. Love you. And I said I love you too,” Katelyn’s mother Shelia Ray explained.

These are the words she will never forget because that was the last thing she said to her daughter before she died. 

“We’ve been trying to call her and call her, no answer and then I got a phone call from the highway patrol, that said she had been really bad car accident,” Ray said.

“I get off work at seven o’clock and that’s when I got worried because she wasn’t there, Katelyn’s sister, Courtney Pettit, said. So, I gave her maybe 10 to 15 minutes. She may have stopped somewhere got her something to eat or something. About 7:30 a.m. when she wasn’t there, that’s when we started worrying,” she added.

The big sister got worried so much that she posted on Facebook asking if someone has seen Katelyn. They hoped that someone would call them and tell them she was fine, but instead, they got the call that changed their lives forever. 

“We don’t know what situation she was in, but when you look at that car, you can only think the worse,” said Stephanie Pettit, Katelyn’s aunt.

Katelyn Ray was proud aunt and she was taking GED classes at the WIN Job Center.

“A happy person like she was just happy, outgoing, bubbly. She loved hanging out with friends and family,” her sister said. “She was outgoing. She loved life, she loved her family.”

She only had her driver licence for two months before the crash took place. 

What has happened to this young girl is beyond tragic. She was full of life and had a bright future ahead of her, and it was all lost because of one bad decision. That of using her phone while she was driving her car. 

Our condolences go to the Ray family. Stay strong. 

7 Strangers Just Showed the World What to Do When Another Mom’s Kid Has a Public Meltdown

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Being a mom is not easy. Constantly making sure your little one is getting the right amount of attention while doing a bunch of other errands along the way has to be really tiring. Above all, young kids go through stages while growing up and they are all likely to turn into “mean little” humans that “enjoy” throwing tantrums and getting things their way no matter what it takes. Hopefully, this doesn’t last long. The thing is that no matter how hard you try, sometimes it’s impossible to cope with your naughty child’s behavior.

It’s even more devastating when the tiny humans decide to misbehave in public. Most of the time parents feel embarrassed and are secretly judged by the passersby who believe they sort of failed at parenting.

A mom who was traveling from Portland to L.A with her 18-month-old boy while pregnant with her other child knows this all too well. Fellow passenger Beth Dunnington recalls what happened when the boy experienced a meltdown while waiting to board the plane. This time, however, no one regarded this mom a “bad” parent. On the contrary, strangers stepped in and made sure the little one was all good.

“A toddler who looked to be eighteen or so months old was having a total meltdown, running between the seats, kicking and screaming, then lying on the ground, [and] refusing to board the plane,” Dunnington wrote on Facebook.

Dunnington wrote how the young mom was all puzzled and had no idea what to do as her boy took the terminal for his personal playground.

“She couldn’t pick him up because he was so upset, he kept running away from her, then lying down on the ground, kicking and screaming again,” she wrote.
“The mother finally sat down on the floor and put her head in her hands, with her kid next to her still having a meltdown, and started crying.”

And as both the boy and his mother were sobbing, things took a different turn.

“… (I’m crying just writing this) … the women in the terminal, there must have been six or seven of us, not women who knew each other, approached and surrounded her and the little boy and we knelt down and formed a circle around them,” she wrote.

The strangers knew they had to help the struggling mom calm her child down so they approached and did their best to entertain the boy. Dunnington herself sang to him “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” while another one peeled him an orange. As for the rest, one of them gave the boy a toy she took out of her bag, and the other one gave the mommy some water. They all did what they knew best.

“It was so gorgeous, there was no discussion and no one knew anyone else, but we were able to calm them both down, and she got her child on the plane,” she wrote. “Only women approached.”

They all boarded the plane eventually and took their seats without discussing what had happened. Well, it seems that it really takes a village to raise a child.

“We were strangers, gathering to solve something. It occurred to me that a circle of women, with a mission, can save the world,” she wrote. “I will never forget that moment.”

11-Year-old makes history as first America’s Got Talent contestant to receive the Golden Buzzer twice

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It was back in 2017 when young Angelica Hale’s out-of-this-world talent captured the attention of the audience worldwide. Even those who are not fans of competition shows made sure they are in front of the TV when it was her turn to wow the world over and over again.

Her part in the America’s Got Talent series was one of a kind, and despite being a runner-up during the competition, she finished second. 

The good news? Angelica is back and we get to enjoy her amazing vocal a bit longer. Competing along the rest of the champions, among which Susan Boyle, Angelica has a lot to offer at the spin-off series that garnered heaps of attention. All eyes are on AGT: The Champions.

Little Angelica made history with her stunning performance of “Fight Song.” The 11-year-old prodigy got a Golden Buzzer for a second time, a reward given by the judges that saves the best acts from being eliminated. Judge Howie Mandel was so overwhelmed by her act that he just had to reward her. 

“When people show up on this show, the level of competition is much higher. Just by the title, you are amongst champions. You show up and you ripped the ceiling off this theater. That was your fight song and if I can do anything, I am going to help you win this fight,” he commented after Angelica’s performance. 

The young girl couldn’t believe what had just happened and burst into tears, saying:

“I can’t believe this is actually happening to me. I never expected this to happen. I wanted to thank you so much. This is a dream come true.”

All the judges agree how this very special girl has in her what it takes to be a champion. Describing her as a “firecracker” and a remarkable performer, she is likely to reach for the stars. 

She is indeed our favorite. You can watch her performance for yourself, if you haven’t seen it so far. 

Are you a fan of Angelica? Who do you think is most likely to win the Champion title? Share it with us in the comments. 

Punk driver slams snowman with truck, Poetic justice when he learns it’s built on huge stump

What’s better than a snowy winter and some chilly weather that allows us to get out and feel young again by breathing the fresh air while our ears and noses become red from the cold. This definitely brings us to the period when we were kids and lived for the joy of snowball fighting and building a snowman, the true representative of this amazing season. 

Cody Lutz, his fiancée, and his fiancée’s sister decided to have some outdoor fun and came up with the idea of making their yard more appealing, by placing the figure of the biggest snowman they could ever built. 

As soon as they started rolling the bunch of snowflakes that have already covered the whole place, they though that it would be nice if they use the old tree stump as a foundation and cover it with lots of snow in the form of a big ball. This way the snowman would be firmer and hopefully last longer. But they never though that the photo of their creation will reach to so many people for reasons you don’t assume. 

It turned out that some random person who drove past the snowman though it would be nice if they destroyed it. Yes, you’ve heard that right, and if you wonder why someone would feel the urge to knock down such a lovely handiwork, we don’t have the answer. It might be because some people are like that, hating everything that is beautiful.  

“I went to work on Monday and I came home to this Monday night which is (sic) the irony is pretty funny,” Lutz said.

Poetic justice — instant retaliation: The snowman made clear no one should mess with him. 

“This is Petersburg for you,” Lutz posted on Facebook after realizing what had transpired in the front yard. “What they didn’t count on, is the massive stump in the center. Life is hard, but it’s much harder when you’re stupid.”

The person with the truck hit the snowman, trying to crush it down, but ended up hitting the stump. Although we have no idea who the doer of this evil deed is, I guess we can make assumptions by looking at the neighborhood’s vehicles. 

“I think he got the last laugh for sure,” said Lutz, referring to the snowman.

“I accidentally said ‘karma’,” he explained, “since that’s kind of an internet colloquialism for ‘payback,’ but I’m glad Karma doesn’t actually exist. I’m glad that my sins in this life have been forgiven by the blood of Jesus on the cross. Im (sic) glad that through God’s Grace I am free from the guilt of sin in this life and the next! 😊”

No matter what you call it or if you believe in karma or not, this video brings so much laughter and satisfaction because the person got exactly what they deserved. 

4 Abused siblings were about to be split up – Judge’s tears flow when couple adopts all of them

Stories of kids who are not treated by their parents with the love and respect they deserve always sadden our hearts. Although the story of the four siblings Alisia, Bradley, Cody, and Emma started as such, the four of them eventually got their happy ending. 

These kids’ biological parents were abusers of illegal substances and as a result they neglected their children who were now taken away from them and given for adoption. 

The Kansas brothers and sisters were pretty much aware that the chances of the four of them ending up with the same family were equal to none, and that was something they couldn’t cope with.

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Splitting them up would be heartbreaking for these siblings that only had each other.

They dreamed of continuing living under the same roof and didn’t want to leave each other’s side. The most likely scenario that was going through their mind was that the girls could end up in one family whereas the boys could end up with another. But this wasn’t certain either. 

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But as luck would have it, a loving couple crossed the children’s path and made an impact on their lives. 

A couple from Gardner who have recently gotten their licence to become foster parents came across the story of the siblings and somehow felt that it was a sign from God and that they had to step in and do their best to help. Eric and Phyllis Watson were aware that the children wanted to stay together. 

Source: Kansas City Star

“We were thinking one foster child at a time. Maybe two? We weren’t thinking four at once,” Eric recalls.

“The turning point for me was they were going to be split up and I didn’t want to see that.”

“And when he woke up, he said, ‘We’re gonna take the kids,’” Phyllis told. “Eric had thought things over, and couldn’t imagine separating the siblings.”

Eric and Phyllis were a bit hesitant about welcoming four kids all at once, because both of them have full-time jobs and wondered if they would have enough time to devote to each of them. 

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But, no matter what it took to take care of four children who came into their life all at once, the Watsons were willing to accept. They were now certain they wanted to adopt 17-year-old Alisia, 16 and 15-year-old Bradley and Cody, and the youngest, 11-year-old Emma.

The only thing that stood between the Watson family and their new kids was the official court hearing that would finalize the adoption. 

“Do feel you’ve developed a mother-child relationship? Have you the financial capacity to provide a proper home? Do you understand there are no give-backs here?” the judge asked the new parents, after which they replied with “Yes. Yes. Yes.”

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The new parents were looking forward to the new life and they quickly got used to the big family. Although it meant buying a bigger house and a bigger car, it also meant more love and endless happiness. 

The kids’ original grandmother, Susan Bustamente told everyine how the oldest of the siblings, Alicia had always played the role of a mother in the family. 

“She’s been a mother to those kids since she was three years old,’” their grandmother said. “They’ve had a hard life but they’re strong,” she added.

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This was the best day in the life of the lovely siblings. They are all nice and well-behaved kids who are beyond grateful to their new parents for not allowing them to be split up. 

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District Judge Kathleen Sloan, was brought to tears.

“Welcome to the very best hearing that I get to have in this courtroom,” the judge said at the adoption hearing. “The very best hearing that any judge gets to have in this entire courthouse, the very best hearing that any judge gets to have in the entire state of Kansas, the very best hearing that any judge gets to have in the entire United States of America.”

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“There is nothing better than an adoption; in part because you all came in here happy and I get to let you leave happier.”

This definitely deserved the praise of everyone in the court room and the judge knew that best. Once the process was finalized, the new, “improved” family got applause in sign of support and a good luck. 

“It’s not what I had planned, but it’s so much better,” Phyllis concluded. “I love them like they are my own.”

Source: Kansas City Star

This is indeed an amazing story that speaks of the ups and downs life puts on our way. Luckily, these brave siblings got a chance for a better life. 

‘Feral’ rescue dog becomes best friends with hummingbird

The incredible story of Ed Gernon and the dog he adopted is just a proof that every dog out there can make a great pet if given the amount of love and devotion they deserve. 

When this man paid the local shelter a visit, this particular dog caught his eye and despite the staff’s warnings that Rex was a street stray dog that used to get into fights with other canines, Ed decided to give him a chance and adopted him. 

Rex turned out to be the best pet one can ask for. 

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The bond between these new friends became very strong. They would spend most of their days together, taking long walks, playing fetch, and running around their hometown of Whittier, California. 

During one of their walks something unusual happened. Rex stood in front of a bush and refused to move an inch. Wondering what could be going on, Ed got closer and saw it was a hummingbird laying there on the ground. 

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It looked as though it was dead, and just as they wanted to proceed, Ed noticed the tiny bird’s heavily breathing. He couldn’t just leave it there, so he took her home with him.  

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Ed named the bird Hammer and was amazed how his dog who was considered a feral could love and care for this tiny creature so much. 

“It was this little creature. This fragile creature that the whole world wanted to kill and [Rex] was trying to protect her so I thought I’d go the distance,” Gernon said.

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In order to nurse her back to health, Ed would feed his new pal Hammer sweet water every fifteen minutes, day and night. This, along with all the attention she was getting, Hammer started flying again. 

“It’s crazy. You live with Tinkerbell. It’s like that’s what this is like,” he said.

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Rex and Hammer became best of friends. This lovely bird enjoys spending her days swimming in her friend’s water bowl. As for Rex, he loves watching her having fun. 

Ed is beyond happy seeing his loving pets having so much fun together. He often puts their adventures on tape. 

This is another video showing the two cuddling and enjoying their days.

 

No matter how much both Ed and Rex grew fond of Hammer, he is aware that the bids will eventually leave their home. She would probably want to be around those of her kind and form a family of her own. Ed leaves the house windows open in case Hammer wants to explore the outside world, but so far she opts for staying with her human daddy and her four-legged pal. 

“I rescue this dog. He rescues the bird. The bird rescues all of us in a weird sense and it’s just a miracle,” Gernon said.

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This trio might be unusual, but they became inseparable and love each other to the moon and back. 

Check another of their videos below and enjoy. 

New Mom About To Leave Walmart Empty-Handed – Then a Complete Stranger Steps In

What looked like an ordinary shopping day at Walmart turned into an experience Jason Yoshino will never forget. He was the one who witnessed an act of kindness that left one mother speechless. He shared the video of the encounter online so that we could all see how someone’s day and even life may change because of a good deed. 

We all know the struggle of having a little baby. They really are a real blessing from God and make our lives complete, but the costs related to their upbringing can be huge. That is the reason why many parents are looking forward to coming across different discounts and deals on essentials such as diapers. 

That was exactly what Katie was doing. She visited Walmart in Sioux Falls, South Dakota hoping to buy three boxes of diapers and get a price-match deal. She took the boxes and headed to the register when the cashier told her she could only get a deal on the first box. Unfortunately, that meant Katie was about to leave the store empty-handed. 

But here comes the part of the story that restores our faith in humanity and makes us continue believing there is still good in people. 

An elderly lady of 73 overheard Katie’s conversation with the cashier and just couldn’t allow this mother not to get what she was there for. 

The lady named Carol Flynn, a retired March of Dimes state director, was willing to pay the $120 bill. Katie told her how she couldn’t accept that because it was a lot of money, but Carol insisted.  

According to Jason who “ran to Walmart real quick to grab a few things,” this was something he would never forget, because in this world of cold people who only care for their own needs, seeing something like this is not that common. 

After the video vent viral and melted the hearts of many, Argus Leader contacted kind Carol who described her urge to step in saying:

“I just think we should do things like that. That’s kind of my thinking.”

Jason on the other hand told USA Today:

“You don’t see something like that every day in life. I’ll never forget it, to be honest with you.”

Katie was overwhelmed by the kind act.

“I couldn’t believe it. I was shocked,” she said. “I kept saying thank you and God bless you…Then I walked out in the parking lot and started crying. It just hit me. It was an awesome statement of what God’s love does.”

Carol was rewarded by Walmart, and the diaper’s company gave Katie four boxes of their products. 

This heartwarming story is just a proof that no good deed ever goes unnoticed and what we should do is always pay it forward. 

Doctor refuses to give up on lost cause patient

During our lifetime, we may face certain situations that seem impossible to overcome, so we find ourselves trapped in our personal inability to fight against the odds. But although life is full of unexpected things, we should always remember that it’s hard to beat a person who never gives up, like this brave doctor who did his best to make his patient “come back from the death.”

When the young man was brought to the hospital, he didn’t have pulse and the staff even contacted the coroner, but this particular doctor refused to believe that the young life was lost. What he did changed the way patients like this guy should be treated in the future and raised the question of whether sometimes doctors give up too early when things seem to be “lost.” 

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25-year-old Justin Smith was walking home that cold February night when he collapsed and his body froze. The paramedics assumed he spent around 12 hours laying there on the side of the road in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 

Upon seeing the situation he was brought in, they knew he was beyond saving. Justin’s father Don who spent hours looking for his son was devastated by what doctors told him. He wasn’t ready to lose his son and refused to believe there was nothing to be done. 

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Justin was then rushed to the Lehigh Valley Hospital where everyone expected from the doctors to declare him dead. But then, all of a sudden, Dr. Gerald stepped in and told the rest of the doctors and Don that he wasn’t willing to give up on Justin just yet. This surprised everyone around who believed that resuscitating someone whose body was frozen and had no pulse nor showed any signs of life was not a logical decision.

Despite the odds, Dr. Gerald performed a risky operation on the patient. Before he was taken to the operation room, Don kissed his son on the forehead and said, “I love you!”

Surprisingly, this operation was the right thing to do. Justin’s body warmed up and his heart started beating again. 

It took this young man 12 days to open his eyes and realize what he had gone through. 

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What this doctor did is beyond believable. Unlike his colleagues, he never lost hope. Many believe that he did what he did because he experienced the loss of a child himself and that affected the way he was perceiving things.

His baby was born prematurely and only lived for several weeks. Maybe his father’s instinct didn’t let him allow another father to experience the pain he did. 

Justin is now aware that he was given a second change that he should grab and hold firmly. He lost his toes, but never lost the wish to live his new life to the fullest. 

NFL player asks shelter for least adoptable dog and here’s who they gave him

Animal shelters are crowded with animals who are in search of a forever home and a family that will love them to the moon and back. But let’s get honest. We are perfectly aware that many potential adopters are looking for young pets that are more or less in a perfect shape. It’s a sad fact that the chances of a senior animal to be adopted are way lower. 

But then, someone like Baltimore Ravens player Ronnie Stanley comes along the way and shows us that this doesn’t have to be the case. His story is just another proof how love and devotion can change the life of the saddest dog.

When he paid BARCS animal shelter a visit, he had an unusual request. He told the staff how he was looking for a very special dog. 

“We are looking for a dog that’s been here a long time and maybe not-so-adoptable,” he said.

There were so many dogs in there who already spent too much time at the shelter, so Stanley, his girlfriend Emily and teammate Alexander Lewis were at the right place. 

The staff showed Ronnie and Emily a few dogs, and they eventually decided to take lovely Winter in. 

Source: Ronnie Stanley via Facebook

This is what BARCS wrote on their Facebook page. By the way, it went viral in a blink of an eye. 

“Beautiful Winter is a dog who has spent most of her six years of life falling into sad, unfortunate situations. She was found on a vacant property, on a hot day with no electricity, or open windows. She was dehydrated and extremely frightened. Winter has a long, hanging belly, most likely a result of over breeding–something we see far too often at our shelter. Due to her age, her belly is not something that will ever tighten up. Female dogs with such characteristics are often passed by in our shelter–but not by Ronnie!

Ronnie’s thought on Winter’s belly, as recalled by our volunteers: ‘Well, that’s just what happens when you’ve had babies.’ He was much more interested in getting lots of face kisses from Winter and falling in love, rather than being worried about the appearance of her tummy. What a great guy!”

Source: BARCS Animal Shelter via Facebook

 

Winter got a new a lease on life. She got to run around the backyard, take long naps in her parents’ cozy bed, hang around with other dogs, and spend days full of fun. And yes, she even got a new name, Lola. 

 

Stanley agrees that having Lola in his life is a real blessing. He is beyond grateful to the shelter’s staff for matching them with their loving pet. 

He made numerous contributions to BARCS, among which adopting another cute dog named Rico, as well as participating in a fundraising campaign where he matched donations up to $5,000. 

Source: Megatronnie via Instagram

Lovely Lola only shows that even senior dogs have a lot to give and we should always give them a chance to spend the rest of their days among people who would do their best for their life to be worth living. 

Hopefully, Stanley and Lola’s love will make other people opt for a senior pet. 

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