The devastating news of the tragic loss of the 19-month-old daughter of the Olympian Bode Miller and his wife Morgan, broke our hearts in thousands of pieces. Once a child is lost, the whole world turns upside-down and than collapses. Bereaved parents face the ultimate pain and have a hole in the hearts that can never be filled. The grief is something that never fades, they just learn how to live with it.
Little Emmy said her final goodbye when she drowned after falling into the neighbor’s pool. But this loving child will always remain in the hearts and the memories of those who knew her and loved her. Recently, something extraordinary happened, and it reminded her parents, that even though Emmy is not physically present in their life, her angel made a sweet visit.
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Bode and Morgan learned they were expecting a baby boy when Emmy was still alive. They were beyond happy with the news of welcoming another child into the family, but Emmy’s death changed that. They now couldn’t cope with the idea of having a baby, when their daughter was no longer there.
When the time came for the first ultrasound following Emmy’s passing, the Millers realized their daughter was looking at them from above and cared for her little brother. The image that appeared on the screen left everyone in awe.
Morgan took to Instagram to share a snapshot of the ultrasound, sharing her thoughts on the small face nudged up next to her unborn son’s.
She said:
“When we walked out of the hospital without our Emmy, despair and uncertainty surrounded us. The parting words from the medical staff, in those early hours after we lost our baby Emmy, was to check on the baby in my tummy.
So, 5 days after losing her, I reluctantly had the ultrasound tech come to check on the baby growing in my belly. To step into my future without my daughter felt like a dagger to my heart. How can life change so quickly? During the last ultrasound, my baby Emmy lay in my arms wondering what she was looking at on the screen. And, now, she was gone….”
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“This time, I asked the tech to be quick. She asked if I wanted a 3D image to which I replied, ‘no.’ She swiftly maneuvered the wand around my stomach, checking on all parts. As she viewed the baby’s profile, she told me, ‘I know you don’t want a 3D image but this is a perfect angle and I feel like I need to do one. I will be quick.’
As the screen switched over to 3D imaging, I saw my sweet baby’s face. He looked so much like my other babies: just like Bode with that sweet nose and those full lips. But as quickly as I saw this new baby, my eyes moved to the angel lying to the right of his face, holding him, arms around his neck. Almost as if to say, ‘It’s okay. I’m here. It’s going to be okay. I love you.’
I hold onto this picture as a clear sign that my son knows his sister. That my baby girl Emmy is still with us.
And now that our sweet baby boy is here Earth-side, he now holds her.”
Even though nothing can ever ease the pain of their daughter’s loss, these loving parents found a little comfort knowing Emmy is looking after them from Heaven.
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Take a look at the amazing video. Do you believe little Emmy is her brother’s guardian angel?
The arrival of a new baby in the family is the most precious thing in the life of two people who committed to love and cherish each other. Even though raising a child requires lots of patience and finance, it’s still something parents wouldn’t change for the world.
Now, imagine welcoming two babies at the same time. Yes, it can be challenging, but twins are those special siblings whose bond is stronger than any other. At least you’ll know your kids will have a best friend for life.
When this loving family learned they will be having twins, they needed some time to wrap their heads around. But when the boys were born, the family and the doctors witnessed one of the most emotional scenes they’ve ever encountered.
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The beautiful babies announced their big arrival into the world crying and sobbing, pretty much like most other babies who lost the comfort and the warmth of the mommy’s tummy. They seemed to be inconsolable, but that’s when the magic happened.
Baby brothers reached out for each other, and as soon as they felt each other’s presence and skin to skin touch, the noise stopped. Everyone watched in awe, while the cutie pies cuddled.
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The parents didn’t want to separate the twins at night, so they placed them in the same bed. Although many people will judge this decision, believing it’s not safe for the kids, the National Health Service comes with the following explanation.
“You may put your twins to sleep in a single cot while they’re small enough, either because they slept together in [the] hospital or because space is limited. This is called co-bedding and is perfectly safe. In fact, putting twins in the same cot can help them regulate their body temperatures and sleep cycles, and can soothe them and their twin.
If you put your twins in the same cot, follow the same safe sleeping advice as for a single baby. They should be placed on their backs with the tops of their heads facing one another and their feet at opposite ends of the cot, or side by side on their backs, with their feet at the foot of the cot.”
That means the babies will get to cuddle as much as they want, even while sleeping.
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Take a look at the most adorable scene in the below video, and please share it with friends.
When thinking of the 70s, it’s simply impossible not to recall those youthful days when dancing was all we needed, and all we did. It really was a thrilling time to be alive in America. Among the disco music, and the long hair trends, there was the leather jacket and the smoking hot Danny Zuko, who was every girl’s fantasy.
The movie “Grease” remains one of the symbols of that time. It tells the love story of Danny and Sandy, who met during the summer of 1958, but Sandy had to return to Australia. They said goodbye with a promise to see each other again.
One day, during a football game, the Pink Ladies surprised Danny with a new student, his girlfriend Sandy.
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Wow, it was a scene many of us will never forget. Two lovebirds standing in front of each other. And just when we thought it was the most romantic thing ever, Danny’s friends, The T-Birds make fun of him for being in love, which turns him into ‘impossible to get’ with ‘too cool for you’ attitude.
Believe it or not, that’s when we started hating all men, because what Danny and Sandy had, was something we all wished to experience. Their impact on the youth of that time was so huge that many of them copied the dancing moves from the movie. The singing and dancing featured in “Grease”, along with the mooning mishap, the car races, the prom, were part of the period that helped shape the American culture.
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What added to the amazing dancing choreography of the movie was a move known as ‘the four corners’ which was originally introduced by John Travolta, who played the role of handsome Danny Zuko. The choreographer believed the scene of Sandy, played by Olivia Newton-John, hopping off the fun house at the school carnival to join Danny on the ground, should have been accompanied by unique motion, and that’s how it became the most famous dance move of the 70s.
Now, 40 years after Grease first premiered, John appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon who told John how his nephew and niece enjoy the choreography even after so much time.
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What happened next is sort of amazing. We got to see the famous move performed by Travolta himself. The host even joined John on the stage and it’s exciting to watch.
The audience, especially the ladies, went crazy when the two started moving their hips on “You’re the One That I Want.”
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Take a look at the interview and the dancing in the video. If you enjoy it, share it with friends.
The father-son hunting trip of the teenage boy named Ryle Gordon and his stepdad Chris Trumbich turned into a hunt of life and death the two will never forget. Both Ryle and Chris were looking forward to spending time together and hunting deer, but never could they imagine that it will turn into a different kind of pursuit.
As they were walking through the forest they stumbled upon something chilling. The word HELP was written on the ground, in the mud. They were completely puzzled and had no idea who might have been in trouble. The problem was that they were already deep in the woods and whoever needed help was probably lost somewhere in the wide area. They couldn’t assume when have the person, or the people, left the message, and wondered whether it was too late to help the lost.
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Determined to figure out what was going on, they started making guesses. Chris thought it might have been a means of communication between the hunters, but something was telling them that it was a serious matter. Ryle though the message was creepy and took a photo of it using his phone.
But soon after, they recalled how they saw some members of a rescue crew who were looking for a 19-year-old girl who got lost two days prior. Katie Ogle was from Hayden, Idaho, and it was very probable that she was the one who left the message in the mud.
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The stepdad and the son knew they had to act fast, because every minute counted, so they rushed down the mountain in order to alert the authorities of what they witnessed. The rescue crew was about to finis the search for the day, but Ryle and Chris got just on time to show them the picture they’ve taken. It was a crucial lead that could save the girl’s life.
On the day she disappeared, Katie wasn’t wearing any shoes, and the prognosis weren’t bright because the weather during the time she was lost was pretty bad and the girl’s cognitive ability was that of an 11-year-old. Everyone was suspicious that the search would result with a happy ending, but still, everyone hoped for the best.
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The team quickly went to the place where the word HELP was written in hopes of finding Katie alive. As soon as they arrived, one of the crew members yelled “hello” and a voice from behind the hill could be heard back. Everyone was relieved when they found Katie lying in a sleeping bag. Ryle told KFBB that the teenager seemed very frightened:
“She looked very scared when she came out, like she was scared she was going to get in trouble like we were going to yell at her for being in the cabin. Katie, if you’re watching this, we’re just happy you’re alive.”
The interesting thing was that Ryle and Chris helped save Katie’s life twice that day, because the bag she was sleeping in was actually theirs. They believe she took it from their family cabin which Chris keeps unlocked in case any lost hunters need shelter or food. They were beyond happy to take part in the rescue of the poor girl. Fortunately, they got a happy ending.
Take a look at the video of the amazing rescue below.
Some people have the power to touch our hearts so deeply that what they do never fades from our memory. The 16-year-old Raffi Arto’s voice resembles that of the legend Elvis Presley so much that it gives us chills. During his latest performance on the French The Voice, both the audience and judges were hooked.
He performed a rendition of the hit song “Can’t Help Falling In Love” and according to many, it is one of the most memorable we’ve ever heard. Raffi’s voice was described as soft as feather, yet so powerful.
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This prodigy has been into music ever since he was very little. He started bonding with the piano at the age of six, and it became his ‘best friend’ in the years to come.
When one of the judges asked Raffi how much time he spends playing the piano he said:
“I don’t count anymore! When I started playing the piano, I practiced for two or three hours a day. Today I spend another good hour. But I have other passions, like football and boxing… Well, I put the sport aside for The Voice because this adventure will be short, and I’m trying to make the most of it.”
Even though music comes to him naturally, he doesn’t let his talent slip through his fingers and makes sure he practices both playing the instrument and singing. He nurtures his vocal skills and enjoys performing, but this was the first time in his life to be in front of that large group of people listening to him. In an interview for the French magazine Le Parisien, he admits it’s not easy to perform knowing millions of people are watching him at home on TV.
He also admits that he suffers from stage fright whenever he is about to take the stage.
“When we are in front of millions of people, it is not easy.”
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During the Elvis’ song he looked as though he had been performing for many years. A true professional who wowed everyone around.
The talented teen hit every note – even the oh-so-difficult wavering Elvis ones – and looked more than happy doing so. Clearly, he’s a natural performer!
At the end of the performance the crowd treated him to a rousing round of applause and with standing ovations.
We can’t wait to see what he has to show us next. But we are certain he will make it far.
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It’s an incredibly moving performance and you won’t want to miss it!
Being pulled over by the police is something we all want to avoid by any means. The moment we see the red and blue signals in the mirror, we immediately know we have to come up with a bunch of excuses of why we needed to drive so fast, how come that we forgot our licence and registration at home, or why we crossed the red light.
But, while many are given a ticket for these types of offences, it may happen that people be stopped for no reason. At least that’s what happened to a guy named William Jazwinski. The moment he noticed the police car signaling at him to stop, he thought he found himself in trouble, although he was certain he didn’t break any law.
Once he pulled over, he asked the cop whether he was speeding or something, and the answer he got from the man on duty left him stunned. He was so touched that he decided to share the story on Facebook.
William was a war veteran who fought in Iraq and when the cop noticed the symbols from his time in the military, an Army sticker and an American flag, he felt the urge to thank this brave man for his service for the country. Not only William wasn’t in trouble, but he was praised for his courage and dedication by a stranger.
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After the officer asked William some questions regarding his service in the military, he revealed a heartbreaking story that William shared on his Facebook page. This is an excerpt:
Officer- where did you serve?
Me- i went to Iraq. Did a 15 monther. Out of Ft Benning.
Officer- well alright. My son went to Iraq. He didn’t make it home.
Me- man, I’m so sorry to hear that. I just finished a ptsd program.
Officer- i see you have a flag in the truck. The one we got for him! Well its at the house. Can i ask a question?
Me- sure.
Officer- do you mind stepping out and receiving a hug. You remind me of my son. I pulled you over. I thought you were him. I still don’t believe it most days hes gone.
William was more than happy to give this bereaved father a hug like the one he used to get from his son.
With tears in both our eyes i got out and hugged that man. I’m talking about for a minute or two crying. Down to our knees crying. I needed that.
To all the family and friends of soldiers, fighting or done fighting, God bless you. Your peace and your hearts. Its so hard without them, i know. This road is a tremendous one. Love to all.
Our hearts break for the loss of the officer who found a consolation in the hug of William who reminded him of his loving son. Knowing what military men risk for the well-being of the country, makes them real life heroes in our eyes. We do hope the officer will learn how to live with his grief which is like no other.
If you have the chance to send a thank you message to those in the military, what would you say? Please share it with us in the comments section.
Every life is worth saving, even when it comes from the smallest egg you have ever seen.
When the guy who runs the YouTube channel A Chick Called Albert was alerted of something that had fallen in the neighbor’s backyard, he could never assume he will come across something so unusual. Two extremely tiny eggs in a nest. Once he took them in his hands he though it would be nice if he take them home and try to nurture them, so they eventually hatch.
To be honest, he didn’t really think this would work out, but he still decided to give it a go.
The experienced man incubated the eggs and made sure he checks on them quite often. He was wondering if by any chance, a bird is hatched, how would he take care of it. Looking at the eggs, it was obvious the birds would be extremely tiny as well.
On the fourth day, the man used a light to check for a life, and he was stunned to see an embryo in one of the eggs. A new life was developing right in front of his eyes, and he was eager to see what the bird would look like.
And, there it was, the day when the egg finally hatched. He was satisfied, knowing he was the one who made it happen.
At first, he was totally confused and had no idea what and how to feed this little baby. And that’s when he got it. He recalls that for the first time in his life he said to himself, “Thank God the roses have lice” and quickly rushed to the garden to take some. The bird seemed to enjoy the meal, and it was so hungry that it asked for food every ten minutes.
He then fed it mosquitoes and other insects, and the tiny bird started growing feathers and grew stronger with every passing day.
The time for it to be released was coming closer, and we are so happy it was given a chance to live.
Check the video below to see how the bird looks like now. Make sure you share this lovely story with your family and friends. You may even want to subscribe to the YouTube channel for more cute and amazing animal stories.
The bond between twins is like no other. There are many documentaries and research that claim twins have the power to feel each other’s pain, as well as happiness. Many times, their relationship is endowed with extraordinary, telepathic, qualities.
Having a twin means having a friend for life. You can always have someone to rely on, even during the toughest of times. But what’s more, you will also have someone to laugh together with, such as these two adorable babies who melted our hearts.
The only thing they need in order to have a good laugh is to look at each other, and that’s it. Their laughter is so loud and contagious that it makes us join in. Their parents must be really happy to have such joyful children.
It’s so entertaining how they simply can’t stop the laughter while tapping on the floor with their tiny hands. Oh boy, these two know how to have fun.
Take a look at the video below and enjoy the giggle-fest.
The name of Doria Ragland became well known to all of us since her daughter Meghan became a Duchess and got married to the most eligible bachelor of Britain at that time, Prince Harry.
A source close to the Buckingham Palace told Express that Her Majesty The Queen has invited Doria to attend this years Christmas celebration at the Sangringham country estate, Norfolk, along with the rest of the royal family. This wouldn’t be awkward if we know that the rest of the in-laws, Kate’s parents, haven’t been invited.
Reportedly, 62-year-old Doria who works as a social worker for the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services clinic in LA, has started preparing for her stay in England.
The unnamed royal source believes that the invite hasn’t been extended to Kate Middleton’s family but to Meghan’s only because it’s a practical gesture for the family’s only foreign-born and raised member. The source says, “It’s a mark of the Queen’s respect for Meghan and an acknowledgment that she doesn’t have any other relations in this country – unlike Kate who has the support of a very close family.”
While we believe that this makes sense, we hope there will be no hard feelings involved and that this won’t cause tension between the Queen and Prince William. Although the Middletons have attended Christmas church services with the royal family, they haven’t spent a holiday in the palace.
We believe that this invite is a nice gesture because Meghan’s mother lives in another country and the two don’t get to spend time together, so this will be a perfect chance for the family to get closer.
In order to learn more, please take a look at the video below.
If you haven’t heard of the condition called “laryngospasm” let us tell you that it’s a sudden spasm of the vocal cords which prevents the person affected to speak or breath properly. Now, if you think this is something frightening, you are right.
But a group of four certified registered nurse anesthetists though it would be fun if they perform medically-themed parody songs under the funny-sounding name of “Laryngospasm”, and it might be the best thing you’ve seen and heard so far.
The founder of the group is anesthetist Gary Cozine who finds inspiration for the hilarious music they perform in their everyday life as medical staff. They tried to replace the fear related to their group’s name with laughter, and they did just the right thing.
These cool guys tell us that no matter how serious and important their job is, it doesn’t mean they can’t some fun along the way.
Their latest performance is taking the Internet by storm.
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The group was formed way back, while the members were studying for their nursing degrees. They performed for the first time in front of attendees at the student’s Christmas party at the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia ten years ago.
Wanting to relieve the stress of the exams, the talented medical musicians sang a parody of Neil Sedaka’s popular song ‘Breaking Up Is Hard To Do’ which they renamed into ‘Waking Up Is Hard To Do.’ Not only they sang perfectly, but they also rocked their outfits consisting of their scrubs and microphones.
The audience was cheering in laughter and everyone was amazed by the hilarious performance.
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Now, we are happy to announce that the group is singing the song again, and even shots an official video for it. Again, dressed in their working outfits, in an operating theater they borrowed, The Laryngospasms give us a once in a lifetime experience. They are definitely the best performers of parody songs. You may even check their YouTube channel for more amazing videos.
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Watch the video below to see the incredible performance for yourself!
Those nine months of pregnancy are pretty memorable and exciting part of every woman’s life because that’s when she gets to prepare for the big arrival of her child. Even though many mothers-to-be fear the actual act of delivering the baby, the doctors do everything in their power to ease the labor pain using kind and encouraging words along with the epidural.
However, one woman from Las Vegas, Alex Sims, shares her story and it gives us chills. What was supposed to be one of her best days of life, turned into an awful experience.
When she arrived at the Sunrise Hospital, she was told that Dr. Frank DeLee would help her deliver her baby. Unfortunately, they soon realized the doctor was intoxicated.
Alex’s mother said how she could smell alcohol in the doctor’s breath. That was pretty concerning, knowing he was about to attend a delivery. During a conversation with his staff, he told them how he had just got from a bar straight into the delivery room.
“I smelled alcohol,” Sheree recalled. “That’s what preceded the conversation about him coming from the bar. Because I said, ‘Oh, he smells like alcohol.’”
When Alex started complaining how the epidural started wearing off, the doctor started calling her names and didn’t do anything to help her with the unbearable pain she was experiencing. That’s when the mother took her phone out and started recording the whole thing.
Those who have seen the footage were shocked. No one could believe that a doctor on the job could act like that. His behavior was unprofessional.
“Wasn’t that many people in the bar when I left,” he told one of the nurses.
“I’m sorry. Did you waste a drink?” she asked.
The most shocking of all is that doctor DeLee was wearing shorts and was barefoot which can be clearly seen from the footage.
“I kept telling the doctor, ‘I can feel everything. I think the epidural wore off,’” Alex recalled. “And he’s like, ‘Oh just scoot your fat ass down,’ and, ‘Oh, I bet you wish your doctor would have came back in town.’”
“It was just jaw-dropping,” she said later. “I just couldn’t fathom why all this was going on in the midst of me having a child.”
Alex is now suing the doctor for negligence. The nurses are not spared because they are the ones who should have intervened once they realized the doctor was drunk. She and her mom want to make sure he won’t hurt any other woman in the future.
“Someone needs to be accountable,” she said. “And I just feel like, if I don’t speak up for my child, who will?”
If you are looking for some fun, we guarantee you these exchanges between pilots, flight attendants, and passengers are going to make you laugh. The great thing is that these are real conversations that have been heard and shared by people. Enjoy!
1. A pilot who was a little too honest.
On a Continental Flight with a very “senior” Flight Attendant crew, the Pilot said, “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your Flight Attendants.
2. A flight attendant’s friendly reminder.
On landing, the Stewardess said, “Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you’re going to leave anything, please make sure it’s something we’d like to have.”
3. This flight attendant who had a pretty good point.
There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane”
4. This airline that was keeping it real.
“Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride.”
5. This pilot who was keeping it even realer.
After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in Memphis, a Flight Attendant on a Northwest flight announced, “Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted.”
6. Couldn’t agree more.
From a Southwest Airlines employee: “Welcome aboard Southwest Flight 245 to Tampa. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don’t know how to operate one, you probably shouldn’t be out in public unsupervised.”
7. Good thing I was always the favorite.
“In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child, pick your favorite.”
8. Perfect.
Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but we’ll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than Southwest Airlines.”
9. Who doesn’t love freebies?
“Your seat cushions can be used for flotation; and, in the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take them with our compliments.”
10. Amen.
“As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses.”
11. 🙁
And from the Pilot during his welcome message: “Delta Airlines is pleased to have some of the best Flight Attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!”
12. Can’t argue with this one.
Heard on Southwest Airlines just after a very hard landing in Salt lake City: The Flight Attendant came on the intercom and said, “That was quite a bump, and I know what y’all are thinking. I’m here to tell you it wasn’t the Airline’s fault, it wasn’t the Pilot’s fault, it wasn’t the Flight Attendant’s fault. It was the asphalt.”
13. Overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo, Texas, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the final approach, the Captain was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the Flight Attendant said, “ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what’s left of our airplane to the gate!”
14. Practice makes perfect, right?
Another Flight Attendant’s comment on a less than perfect landing. “We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal.”
15. Little old ladies are the best.
An Airline Pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The Airline had a policy which required the First Officer to stand at the door while the Passengers exited, smile, and give them a “Thanks for flying our Airline.” He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, “Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?” “Why, no, Ma’am,” said the Pilot. “What is it?” The little old lady said, “Did we land, or were we shot down?”
16. I may have been on this flight.
After a real crusher of a landing in Phoenix, the Attendant came on with, “Ladies and Gentlemen, please remain in your seats until Capt. Crash and the Crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. And, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced, we’ll open the door and you can pick your way through the wreckage to the terminal.”
17. Always.
Part of a Flight Attendant’s arrival announcement: “We’d like to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you’ll think of US Airways.”
18. The best one.
A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the Captain made an announcement over the intercom, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293, nonstop from New York to Los Angeles. The weather ahead is good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax… OH, MY GOD!” — Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the Captain came back on the intercom and said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the Flight Attendant accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!” A passenger in Coach yelled, “That’s nothing. You should see the back of mine!”
A man from Portland, Oregon, was recently fired from his job only because he acted upon the belief that he had to step in and offer help to someone in need. Yes, you’ve heard that right, Reagan is now left without an income because he did the right thing, and we are outraged.
While working at the Home Depot, Reagan and his co-worker heard screaming coming from the parking lot. They didn’t hesitate to approach and see what was going on, when they realized it was a violent domestic dispute between a husband and a wife. Reagan told KGW:
“At the time, the only thing I was thinking about was the child’s safety,” said Regan who worked at the Home Depot for four years. “I stepped outside and sure enough, there’s this lady whose frantic and crying, ‘Somebody help me, please! He’s stealing my kid, he’s kidnapping my child!”
Dillon Reagan says he was fired from Home Depot for doing the right thing. “Because you assisted the police in preventing a kidnapping.” pic.twitter.com/GwEfFMs6yK
Once they informed the police about the incident, Reagan was asked to follow the suspect until police arrived. And that’s exactly what he did. He followed the man for three blocks.
“There was any number of twists or turns that he could have taken once he got off the premises that the police wouldn’t have known where to look for him. I think I did the right thing,” Reagan told ABC 6. “I broke the safety violation of leaving the store premises while on duty.”
After the police came to the scene, Reagan went back to his post. But instead receiving a praise for his brave action, he got axed.
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“It was still the right thing to do,” Reagan said. “I was kind of in a catch-22 situation, I’m damned if I do, damned if I don’t.”
However, once the manager and the Home Depot got the news from the local news stations, they quickly reassessed their decision and figured out they did a mistake.
“This is a very complex situation, so we’re taking another look at the decision,” they told KGW.com. “We always want to be certain that we’re treating any associate fairly.”
Eventually, they issued the following statement.
“We took a second look at this and have let Mr. Reagan know that we’ve decided to reverse our decision, based on the circumstances. We always do our dilligence to make sure associates are treated fairly, which we’ve done in this case.”
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But Reagan is no longer interested in the job. We really hope he will soon find another job in a company where he will be respected.
“We should be doing the right thing regardless of what company policy is, regardless of what the consequence is,” Regan told KGW.com. “What’s good and what’s right supersedes what’s policy and what’s orders. Hands down.”
To be honest, not many people understand what it feels like to have a child with Down Syndrome. These children are adorable, sympathetic, and have a lot of love to give, but they can also be challenging at times. That is why people should be considerate of their condition and embrace them, instead of looking at them as they are different.
Jay is a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome who enjoys spending time in the local Tesco supermarket.
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What makes him happy is walking around the place and chatting with the customers. But what he is most thrilled about is the store’s counter. It looks like he can spend hours looking at the lights and the buttons, and listening to the sounds. His father David, told BBC News:
“If you have a child with a learning challenge or a challenging behavior then you know just how traumatic it can sometimes be when out in a place like a busy supermarket.”
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He loves taking his son with him and uses every minute of his spare time with his son, but as he says, “going shopping with a child with special needs can be difficult.” The sad truth is that what makes it difficult are the people who are judgmental and stare as though they’ve never seen a person with a Down Syndrome before.
David tells the story about their latest shopping experience, when Jay stood in front of a closed check-out lane and refused to move. He pretended to be an employee there and had fun, while David was trying to get him out of there, he was so into the role that he didn’t listen to his father.
“I was trying to get him out from behind the till, but Jay decided he wanted to work at Tesco that day,” the father later revealed.
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As David felt uncomfortable because of all those people looking at them, the store’s manager James approached and did something truly amazing. He opened the aisle so that Jay could check out his family’s groceries for real.
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Wow, this was so huge for Jay who was really excited to be behind the check-out counter. “A massive well done to the staff,” said David.
“Jay was thrilled to bits. “
“He felt like a worker and it just warmed my heart to see how focused he was and how much he was enjoying himself.”
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Apparently, this wasn’t the first time for the staff of Great Horton Tesco to show kindness to the young boy. David told BBC News:
“Everyone there always makes a huge effort into making shopping that bit easier for us.”
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People were happy to see what the manager did, and once the footage of the kind deed was shared on YouTube it was seen by a great number of people who praised the manager’s action.
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Take a look at what pure joy looks like in the video below.
Unfortunately, many of us know or have someone in our life who battled the most widely spread disease of today, the cancer. It is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, and this malicious disease affects the lives of everyone around the patient.
We only hope that with the advance of medicine and as a result of the numerous research done by most renowned specialist around the world, the cure will be soon discovered and available.
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These days, most people are torn between the number of responsibilities they have, such as their job, providing for the kids, paying bills, and many more. Dianna is a mother who experiences the stress of everyday life, like most of us. But there is something that adds to her tough life, and that’s the Stage IV Hodgkins Lymphoma. That is a condition when the cancer spreads “to one or more organs outside of the lymphatic system such as the bone marrow or liver.” Her battle started on the Christmas Eve of 2013 and continues ever since.
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Even though having cancer is devastating, Dianna is happy to have people around her who give her hope and tell her how much they care, among which her lovely daughter McKenna. This beautiful mother-daughter duo caught our attention when we saw beautiful McKenna performing “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” by country star Martina McBride. This emotional performance truly touched our hearts.
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When we first saw them, little McKenna was performing the song at what appeared to be a birthday celebration. Once she grabbed the microphone everyone was left stunned by the tiny singer.
“You let go, I hold on,”
The mother was so touched by her daughter singing that she couldn’t hold her tears back. The crowd is as amazed and as touched as the mother.
“Just take my hand…I’m gonna love you through it.”
The love and devotion the mother and daughter have for one another is very special and unique. We can even sense the love between them as we watched the amazing video. At the end of the performance, McKenna receives a huge kiss and a hug from her mother, who is proud of her little daughter.
Source: Ellen Degeneres via Facebook
The video was soon noticed by our favorite talk-show host Ellen, who shared it on her Facebook page and her YouTube channel, and that’s when many people got to witness the touching moment Dianna and McKenna shared together. Everyone wanted to learn more about these mother and daughter, and that’s exactly what happened when Ellen invited them to be her guests. We can see from the conversation how much Dianna has gone through and how strong she really is. Ellen tells the audience how Dianna and her daughter will be singing together on her show, but this time, someone else will be joining in their performance.
Source: The Ellen Show via YouTube
Martina McBride comes to the stage holding hands with McKenna and everyone knows what follows is another amazing performance the audience is eager to see. Little McKenna is as adorable as always and acts on stage like a real professional. The crowd is left in tears of emotions.
We hope that her daughter’s support will give Dianna the strength to keep fighting the cancer. All we pray for is for her to be cancer free and have a beautiful life ahead together with her loving family.
Divorce can be really devastating. It’s a complex process after which two lives are deeply affected and changed forever. And no matter the hatred between the now estranged couple, there is still one part that will care for the well-being of the other, even if we don’t like to confess that.
Adam divorced his wife and how shared an eye-opening letter for the person who will love his wife after him.
This is definitely worth reading.
“To the one who loves her next,
She’s terrified of spiders. So when you’re out late with friends and she texts you freaking out because there’s one on her window, please go kill it. She won’t sleep otherwise.
She is a total textbook introvert. She won’t reply for hours and sometimes you won’t see her for a week. You will take this personally. Don’t. She’s simply taking care of herself and she’ll tell you how much she missed you while she was away.
She’ll get very jealous. My god, she gets so jealous. Those brown eyes will turn a deep green. She hates that about herself, and she doesn’t mean to do it. Remember, she loves you. Reassure her that you love her too.
On that topic, she needs constant reassurance. Tell her you love her and mean it. If you can’t do that, leave. She deserves more than that.
There will be nights when she goes out and drinks a little too much. She’ll call you to bring her home. When you do, she’ll try to keep you up all night by tickling you and repeating “I love you and I’m sorry I’m annoying.” She’s not annoying. But make sure she has plenty of water and don’t let her pass out until she drinks it, or she will be miserable in the morning.
She is the most independent woman I know. But she’s so insecure, it still breaks my heart. So when she starts an argument with “you don’t love me.” Do not get upset. Remind her you do and the reasons why. She’ll come around.
The cat comes first. Always. Don’t ever think otherwise.
Make her tea and remember the way she takes her coffee. She will notice.
When she’s having an anxiety attack, wrap her up in your arms and rub her back. Tell her she’s safe and remind her that she has medication if she needs it.
If you cannot treat her like royalty, let someone else. That girl deserves the world.
Losing her is a pain you will never shake. Your world will come crashing down on you and those pieces won’t ever fit the way they used to. Don’t let her go.
She will love you with all she’s got. Please give her the same.
I am begging you to not hurt her. She is golden. Don’t let that shine die out.
Give her your all and she’ll return the favor. You will never have to ask the universe for anything ever again.
From, A name you’ll hear in passing.”
Adam’s words have the power to make you feel the need to tell your spouse how much you love them, and how much you care. Please share this letter with your friends.
Men are considered to be strong and tough, but it seems it’s like that until they catch a cold or a flu. That’s when they act as though they are on the brink of death. Women on the other hand get furious because they know how their spouses and boyfriends are simply overreacting. This topic has become so widespread that there are lots of hilarious memes online that compare men and women while having flu. And while females pick themselves up, visit the doctor, and then move on running all the errands, males can’t get out of bed, and they look like their world is crumbling down.
One wife has had it enough, so she decided to share her husband’s “Man Flu” story with Love What Matters.
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She recalls the hilarious situation that took place a couple of years ago when the whole family contracted the flu. Although she was pregnant, it didn’t stop her husband, Ty, from having a breakdown.
“I’m sitting upstairs right now and both toddlers are downstairs with my husband and nasty colds. You know what that means? The ‘man flu’ season is coming. It might not even be the flu, it could just be a cold, but he’ll treat it like the plague because it happens every year like clockwork. Just as sure as the sun rises and sets, I can count on him to be completely useless for a solid week if he so much as sneezes.
Throw it back to 2014. I was about 9 weeks pregnant with Cora and Sadie was 6 months old. From the moment I woke up, I was violently puking all day. In the car. Out of the window. During our errands. I was miserable and nauseous but worked through it because #MOMLIFE. I honestly thought I had killer morning sickness or possibly a stomach bug so I went with it. Then 6 p.m. rolls around… it was definitely not morning sickness because I watched my husband transform right before my eyes, stumbling around saying he’s going to puke. Grreeeeeat. The moment he says he’s feeling sick, my eyes automatically roll into the back of my head and touch my spine. Instant dread.
Stage 1: Give this man a chance. Try the sweet approach.
‘Ok babe. You’re going to be fine. Just go to the bathroom and try to relax.’
Did he take my advice? Nope. First stop is our kitchen sink. He pukes all over a week’s worth of dirty dishes. He’s obnoxiously loud when he’s barfing to make sure I know this is the real deal. The neighbors know it’s the real deal. The next town over knows too. Cue me hating my life.”
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Sydney’s “kind approach” quickly went out the window when she stepped into the bathroom and saw what he had done.
“Stage 2: This is the actual worst and I’m going to kill him.
‘Seriously Ty?! Go into the bathroom!! Why would you do that?! It’s like 5 feet away and the garbage can is RIGHT HERE.’
He starts waddling to the bathroom and I breathe a sigh of relief. Thank God he’s in there, maybe he’ll pull it together. PSYCH. He’s being so noisy and dramatic with his heaving that I have no choice but to check on him and pretend I don’t want to murder him. I walk in and encounter vomit. Everywhere. But not in the toilet folks, nawwwww. In the bathtub. The freaking bathtub. BUT. WHY.
Stage 3: There’s no turning back, he’s committed.
He lays on the floor with his eyes closed and starts moaning ‘Syd. Syyydd. I can’t. I can’t see.’
Brain: Oh Jesus so now he can’t see? Is this a joke. He has a flu symptom that doesn’t even exist. Actually, I can’t. I should probably leave. Where is this dude’s mom?
‘What are you even talking about?! That’s not real life!! Open your eyes. We don’t have time for this. GET UP. NOW. RIGHT NOW.’
My voice was really serious at this point. He knew he poked the bear way too hard, or so I thought. He took the alternative route and decided to become unresponsive. Yes. Literally. He played dead like a possum. I’m standing over him about to puke myself and he starts whispering:
Rather than fight her husband’s pleas, she decided to call his bluff! The ambulance was coming, whether he was really on his deathbed or not.
“Stage 4: This man just told me to call 911.
Hold the phone: You want me to dial 9-1-1 and say what? My grown husband has an upset stomach? He stops responding to me AGAIN and mumbles incoherently. He’s rolling around like a pig… in his own barf that’s everywhere but the toilet. I decide to try and call his bluff.
‘Do you need me to call 911?? We just have the stomach flu and I’M PREGNANT. I’m tired. You’re telling me I am going to pick up the phone and say this is an emergency. You know they’re going to actually come here RIGHT? Right? I’m gonna do it. I’m dead serious.’
He was sick for maybe an hour, tops, at this point. He’s a first responder. He’s the father of my children. He’s my best friend. He’s a combat vet. He’s a devil dog. He’s a biiiiigg baby. And then I made the dreaded call.
Dispatch: 911 what’s your emergency?
Me: Ugh. Hi. How are you? Ughhhh. It’s my husband. He’s. I don’t know, he’s umm… He’s throwing up.
Dispatch: …Ok? Are there any other symptoms?
Me: He can’t see. Or talk. Or move. He’s basically unresponsive.
Dispatch: Any chest pain or shortness of breath, ma’am?
Me: (whispering into the phone) Oh God, no… he has *the flu*
Now I’m mortified because I just called 911 for the man flu. I tell him help is on the way. He fully grasps what I’ve done and says, ‘No Syd, wait. seriously wait. I think I pooped my pants.’
‘Scuse me?
Stage 5: I just called 911, someone pooped themselves, the countdown begins.
I morph into Bambi’s father.
‘Get up Ty. GET UP! You MUST GET UP! Dude, the paramedics are on their way and you pooped your pants?! You’re NEXT TO THE TOILET?! Why wouldn’t you poop on the toilet?! Why are you doing this to me?!’
I’m panicking because I know I’m about to be embarrassed. I start trying to pull down his pants while he lays like a corpse. No luck. Then a lightbulb clicks in his head… He realizes there’s a really good chance he’ll know one of these paramedics and he miraculously found the strength to haul his butt to our room to change. The paramedics get to our house and I’m standing there with the worst case of resting bitch face. EVER. They ask him what his symptoms are and I’m dying to call him out.
Guys, it’s like an angel came down from Heaven and cured him right there on the spot. All of a sudden he could talk again. He could walk again. He could even see again like a Christmas miracle. They proceed to tell me I need to follow behind them to the hospital because he was going via ambulance. For the flu. That I gave him. I drive my pregnant butt alone to the hospital while puking in a plastic bag with my husband in front of me on a stretcher being doted on. It’s the first and last time I’ve ever considered divorce.”
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Once they reached the hospital, the doctor wanted to monitor Sydney because of the flu and her pregnancy, so she stayed at the hospital. She really hated to be spending the time there and was thinking how to get even with her husband.
“Stage 6: Nurses are the bomb
I finally find his room and I’m throwing up while answering questions for him because he’s back at it again playing possum. He isn’t answering anyone and the nurse spotted that man flu [stuff] from a mile away. We made eye contact and nodded. Solidarity.
She’s all, ‘SIR. GET IT TOGETHER. YOU NEED TO GET IT TOGETHER. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?’
And I’m all, ‘THANK YOU, JESUS. SING IT, SISTER.’
They find out I’m with child and decide to admit me as well because, apparently, the flu is usually only dangerous for pregnant women, elderly and newborns. Now I’m livid. We get our IVs. The nurses keep coming in to give me the ‘I’m so sorry’ look. The nod all women know. When someone says their man is sick we take a moment of silence for each other. United we stand.
We were finally sent home and he’s trying to chat it up in the car like nothing happened. Nothing to see here folks. That heinous act of horror wasn’t real. But it was. I have to go get the baby from my parent’s the next morning because he’s too sick (I’m still sick with what I gave him). I was up all night and I come home to what?
Stage 7: A whole lotta NO.
A fresh batch of puke that ain’t in the toilet. I was positive the dog also pooped in the house. Sure didn’t. That would be my husband. Again. Just to remind me how sick he was, he re-offended the house while I was gone. I made him wear one of those bird flu masks and didn’t talk to him for a solid 3 days. I locked myself in our bedroom until he was ready to come back to Earth. To this day, it’s still a touchy subject in our house. Sometimes we laugh. Sometimes we cringe.
But I told him one day I would share this story, maybe to help another family in need. So women won’t feel alone. If you think your hubs is the worst when they get sick, come and read this again for a reminder. Beware… the man cold and flu season is near. This could be you.”
This story makes both Sydney and Ty burst out laughing whenever they recall that afternoon.
We hope it made you laugh too. If yes, share it with friends.
Mother Laura Mazza is just like any modern mother out there. She is constantly torn between her job and her kids’ needs. Somewhere along comes her social life and other responsibilities as well. Even though she tries her best to balance everything she is expected to take care of, her kids sometimes feel as they are not put on the top of her priorities, and that might be really devastating knowing how hard she tries to provide a happy life for them.
But, things don’t always turn out as expected. Here’s what happened on this Halloween.
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On the 31st October, she was away on business and was expected to get back home right for the trick-or-treating. Unfortunately, her plans fell and she felt overwhelmed knowing she wouldn’t get on time to give her son the Halloween he deserved. She shared her story with Love What Matters.
However, it appeared that the Halloween her son was about to get would the best one so far, so her flight delay turned to be a blessing in disguise. All she needed to make her son’s day a memorable one was the women’s power, and the help of the local hero moms.
“I want to tell you how beautiful women are. I promised Luca weeks and weeks in advance that we would go trick or treating. Leading up to it he was so excited, and we looked at costumes we were all going to wear. We have always loved Halloween and I’ve loved it since watching it in movies…
An opportunity for me to work came up and I flew interstate for the day. I promised Luca the night before that I’d be home in time to trick or treat. Flights were delayed, traffic was crazy, and I got home to find him asleep in his costume waiting for me. I ugly cried. Bloody Mom guilt, right? I felt so terrible.
I knew he wouldn’t have cared but I wanted to keep the promise to him. I hated broken promises as a kid.”
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Once she got home, she searched out a local women’s group on Facebook and had one thing to ask from them and that was to simply open their doors on November 1, when she planned to take her son out for a make-up Halloween. She told them how she would buy all the sweets, and all they had to do was put them in the boy’s bucket. But, what she didn’t expect was for that many mothers to offer to help her to put the plan forward.
“Immediately, I was flooded with messages from mothers saying they still do and have lots of chocolate and goodies left over, some even saying they’ll put their decorations back up. Everyone appreciating the feeling of the guilt I felt and wanted to help.
I grabbed some bottles of wine to hand out to those moms and we went trick or treating on the 1st of November. I explained to my son at each house how caring each person was to do this for him, and that he should learn from their kindness and do the same and that kindness like this should never be taken for granted. One mom even went as far as to dress up so that my son would get the full experience.
I have been in tears all day. Happy and emotional tears. They didn’t just do it for my son, they didn’t just teach him that humanity is beautiful, but they taught me that in motherhood, you’re never alone, because other mothers will always have your back!”
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Laura’s son had the best Halloween, and this mother is happy she could give it to him all thanks to the considerate mothers. This is just another example that mother’s love is the most powerful force on Earth.
When Joey and Kristen Masciantonio got a call from a friend of theirs who let them know Pope Francis was going to be in Philadelphia, these devoted Christians really wished to meet him. Donny, who happened to be an FBI agent helping the security, informed them to get downtown if they were about to see the pope that day. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity the two didn’t want to miss. But, never in their wildest dreams did they think this encounter will be life-changing.
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Joey and Kristen’s daughter Gianna has an extremely rare blood disorder and a tumor, so Donny believed it would be nice if the baby girl meets the Holy Father. It was as though he had some gut feeling that things could change for the better for this loving family. Although they didn’t hesitate to head to Philadelphia, they were a bit concerned that bringing Gianna among the crowd could further weaken her already low immune system. But, something was telling them to do it, and once the doctors told them they could bring her with them, they did just that.
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When the Masciantonio’s arrived on market Street, they were stunned by the great number of people who were eager to meet the pope, and touch him, or kiss him, in hopes of getting a miracle, or simply getting that feeling of being closer to God. When he saw the pope getting closer, Joey held Gianna as high as he could, in order for the security to notice her, and that’s when one security guard took the baby and brought her over to the pope. What happened next was beyond amazing. Little Gianna got a kiss on the head.
Six weeks after the incredible meeting took place, Kristen and Joey took their daughter at the doctor’s for a regular check up, and that’s when they witnesses their own miracle. The tumor had significantly shrunk, whih left everyone in disbelief.
Besides their daughter’s condition, this family has never questioned their faith. And although many people won’t believe it was a miracle that helped improve Gianna’s heath condition, the Masciantonio know it was a God’s work.
We can only hope and pray for Gianna to heal completely. May God give this family the strength to endure the fight their daughter is facing.
Battling an addiction is one of the hardest things a person can face in their life. James Gordon puts it nicely when he says that “it’s not that some people have will power and some don’t…it’s that some people are willing to change and others are not.” The ultimate truth is that the greatest issue is admitting that the addition is there, slowly ruining the person’s life.
Changing your life might be hard, but once we are determined to leave the bad habits behinds, that’s when our life really starts.
Below are some of the best and most influential stories of people who gave up drinking. Take a look at how these brave individuals who took back control of their life are now happy and healthy.
#1 I Took The Picture On The Left Almost 17 Months Ago, Outside An Emergency Room, At Sunrise, Something Told Me I Didn’t Want To Forget That Moment. I Forget Easily. I’m Going Public With This Now Simply Because I Need To Advocate For Recovery More
recoveryrockstars
#2 I Gave Up Alcohol When My Daughter Turned 1. I’m 5 Years Sober Today
Doolan91
#3 This Woman, Who Was Dropped Out Of School At The Age Of 14, Battled Alcoholism And Depression To Become An A&E Doctor 15 Years Later
BPM Media
#4 Left Is Me In The ICU From An Overdose. Decided I Was Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired And Am 6 Months Clean And Sober Today
sturgio_garcia
#5 Lost 105 Lbs In 15 Months. First I Quit Drinking. Three Months Later I Changed My Diet (Cut Carbs And Portion Control). Finally, About 12 Months Of Working Out. Change Is Possible No Matter What Your Age Is
Slipperyfister
#6 1 Year Without Drinking
gayforjesus666
#7 After A Decade Under The Influence And Not Taking Care Of Myself, I Am 3 Weeks Away From 1 Year Of Sobriety. 50 Lbs Lighter And A New Job Doing What I Am Passionate About. Life Is Much Better And I Definitely Enjoy It Now
fatheraabed
#8 A Little Over A Year Ago. I’d Had Most Of A Box Of Wine Earlier In The Day And Then Drank Around 12oz Of Whiskey On Stage (Stand Up Comedy) In Front Of A Crowd. Currently, Almost A Year Sober
mrquint
#9 11 Months Sober And Life Has Never Been Better. I’ve Lost 20kg!
JohnDeCaux
#10 One Year Of No Alcohol Has Changed My Life. I Lost 53 Pounds And I’m 1000 Times Happier. I Tried To Recreate My Bloated Pic
Klamsykrawl
#11 Here Is What 826 Days Sober Looks Like. Left Is Me June 11th 2014, On The Right Is Me Today. Recovery Is Possible
DisregardThisOrDont
#12 I’m Coming Up On My First Year Of Sobriety. It’s Crazy What A Difference A Year Can Make
skab_365
#13 10 Years. Sobriety. Good Support Network. And A Firm Dedication To Being The Superhero My Dog Thinks I Am
theyseemErockin
#14 So Proud Of My Brother. Celebrated One Year Of Sobriety And Also Being One Person Lighter. Just Awesome
VoteLibertarian
#15 My Recovery Progress Makes Me Smile. 4+ Years Of Sobriety Transformation
katyaontko
#16 Before And After 307 Days Sober
RustyB1981
#17 The Progression Of Sobriety. 24 Hours/1 Year. One Day At A Time
dunnkw
#18 Just Found A Old Picture Of Me On FB. I’m About 9 Months Sober From The Time It Was Taken
level1biscuit
#19 Doesn’t Seem Like Much To Some But 100 Days With No Alcohol. Don’t Let Fear Of Judgement Get In The Way Of A Better Life
PootieTang_
#20 What A Year Of Sobriety And 60 Pounds Lost Looks Like
bmax91
#21 On The Left – 2009 During A 6 Month Relapse After I Left My Daughter’s Dad And Tried To Convince Myself That Without Him, I Didn’t Have An Addiction. On The Right – 2017 After Celebrating 7 Years Of Sobriety, Dropping The Weight, Accepting My Body, Exploring My Sexuality And Thriving In The Uniqueness That Makes Me, Me
retired_blackout_artist
#22 By The Grace Of God… I’ve Made It 4 Years. My Past Made Me Who I Am But I’m Never Looking Back. This Mugshot Was A Painful Reminder Of Despair
skab_365
#23 Quit Drinking One Year Ago This Weekend. 35 Lbs Loss
iDoneDo
#24 Lost 170 Lbs In 18 Months. Sobriety, Diet, And Exercise Have Paid Off
smithersboss
#25 2,5 Years Of Sobriety And Powerlifting
Celticjumper
#26 Today I Am Three Years Sober. This Is Day 1 After Being Assaulted And Last Week. It’s A Huge Relief To Know I Don’t Have To Drink Anymore
bettyfatstacks
#27 One Year Sober!
TheDude0007
#28 On The Left: 1-4 Bottles Of Wine A Week… Dayum, There’s A Lot Of Full Coverage Foundation On That Mug. Eeeek. On The Right, 9 Months Later: Lots Of Infused Water, Bb Cream & Some Contour/Blush. The Difference: Sobriety
allyson.kane
#29 What A Difference 10 Months Can Make. I Quit Drinking, Started Working Out, Got Divorced, Moved 1000 Miles By Myself, And Started A New Business. Happier And Healthier Than I’ve Been In A Long Time
Meems138
#30 I Quit Drinking, Went Vegan And Started Running. Oh, And My Eyebrows Improved Too
BethanSuperstar
#31 The Beauty Of Living Life Sober Is Most Of My Struggles Today Are Based Around Amazing Blessings In My Life. Career Decision Struggles (But I Have Multiple Streams Of Income), Parenting Struggles (But I Have A Beautiful Baby Girl) And Struggling To Find My True Purpose In Life (But I’m Finally Asking Myself The Question And Pursuing Passions)
terin.devoto
#32 Friend Of Mine Got Sober And Went From Looking Like Frank Gallagher To Matt Damon
jrminoh
#33 Over 2 Years Clean And Sober
skab_365
#34 I Didn’t Realize What Alcohol Was Really Doing To Me Until I Stopped Drinking
Hand_Hugs
#35 5 Years Sober Today
lojke
#36 One Year Sober From Pills And Alcohol
theheartofthesea
#37 On The Left I Was At The Lowest Point In My Life. On The Right I Am 3 Months And 22 Days Clean And Sober
skab_365
#38 One Month Sober From Alcohol And Drugs
Gloomy_Shroomy
#39 July 2017 Vs January 2018. 120 Lbs Vs 160 Lbs. Depressed Vs Happy. Getting Sober Is The Best Thing I’ve Done
TimeTrxvel
#40 6 Months Dry. I’ve Got My Eyes Back. Before Pic About A Year Ago
Rainbowwonder23
#41 I’ve Been Sober A Year Today And A Lot Has Changed! It Started With Quitting Drinking, Then Off Antidepressants, Bought A House, Quit Smoking, Started Working Out, And Now Going Back To School! If You Want To Know What Your Future Looks Like, Look At The Decisions You Are Making Today
myinneralien
#42 Celebrating Four Years Sober
dub-squared
#43 Just Over 2 Years Ago Now I Quit Drinking. Put Simply – It Changed Everything
oneyearnobeer
#44 One Year Sober And Being Healthier. I Feel More Like Myself Than I Have In Years
Rooster55
#45 30 Months Without A Drink, And 2000 Miles Ran! I’ve Never Looked Like This
aaronm
#46 Twenty Months Of Sobriety
x2
#47 I Remember Being So Annoyed With Myself Waking Up Every Damn Saturday Morning Hungover And Bailing Out On The Gym – And One Day, I Stead Of Saying “F*ck It”, Everyone’s About To Meet A New Cass
cassdigiovanni
#48 I Quit Drinking And Taking Pills All Together (Been Sober Almost 4 Years Now) I Started My Own Online Workout, Nutrition And Coaching Business To Help Other Women Make A Positive Change In Their Life Too
almzone
#49 I’m A Year Sober
slayerr7x
#50 Sober And 20 Lbs Re-Gained
mnag
#51 It Simply Amazes Me When I Look Back At Old Pictures To See What Was And Find So Much Gratitude For What I Have And Who I Am Today
health_resurrected
#52 Picture On The Left Was Me Signing Off From Personal Insta Last Summer As I Was Bored Of Myself. Exhausted By Life, Drinking. Picture 2 Just Now 15 Months Alcohol Free
mandy_lovesober
#53 6,5 Months Of CICO, Sobriety And Running
sarafranchesca55
#54 5 Months Sober And Many More To Come
raking
#55 Lost 16 Lbs In 80 Days. IF And No Alcohol
nellymosa1
#56 8 Months Clean And Sober
tokieofrivia
#57 500 Days Sober. 1 Year Of Lifting Weights
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#58 It’s Been More Than 5,5 Years Since I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol For Good! Finding The Raw And Vegan Lifestyle Helped Me Stay Sober Once I Took The Decision. To Kick A Bad Habit You Have To Replace It With A Good One!
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Some people are so exceptional at what they do that they have the power to take our breath away. In the Whangarei Academy of Dance and Performing Arts there is a wealth of talent among the students. The dancing instructors tend to make the dancers further develop their inborn dancing virtuosity and make the most of it, which is what they actually do.
The stunning performance of the senior group at the showcase leaves the audience speechless, as the highly trained troupe takes the stage and dances along the music of the famous Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece “Hallelujah.” Once you see the remarkable dancing routine, you will want to watch it again and again.
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Recently, as a result of the popularity of the reality shows, many dancing schools are presented as having ‘crazy’ teachers, but the professionals from WADPA aim to end that stereotype.
The school says:
“At WADPA dance school, we are all about dancing and encouraging the development of children. We offer classes that range from pre-school to young adult in a safe and supportive environment. We are proud of the family-like environment at WADPA, encouraging everyone to follow their passion. We teach our classes with the aim to build up co-ordination, fitness, sense of rhythm, musicality and self-expression skills, but also life skills such as commitment and teamwork.”
After considerate time of hard work behind the doors of the school’s classrooms, it was finally the time for the show to be performed in front of a wider audience.
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Watching these young ladies stealing the show, it’s amazing how they do the dancing routine with ease, flawlessly moving from one side to the other. What adds to the beauty of the performance is the girls’ attitude. They look so satisfied and happy, smiling all along.
The audience could witness one of the best modern dancing performances coming from young dancers we’ve ever seen. Everyone was having a blast that night, and we really hope these very talented girls took home the top prize.
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Watch the performance in the video below and see what a perfect blend of undoubted talent and hard work results in. Enjoy!
Lucky are those who find beauty and happiness in the small things because sometimes all you need in life in order to relax and forget all you worries is a long walk on the beach and dipping your toes in the ocean’s water that refreshes the soul.
As for one lady, Enid Marie Weide, this will be the first time in her life to experience that unique feeling of calmness that the blend of sand and water creates. In her 90 years, she has never visited the beach. But that was all about to change, because Enid’s daughter knew she had to feel the waves crashing at her feet, and the wet sand squishing between her toes.
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Nobody knows how this loving lady never made it to the beach. But, everyone knew that it would be pity for someone who witnessed so many important things during their lifetime, such as the WWII and the moon landing, not to witness the joy of spending a day at the seaside.
Enid’s life now consists of constantly switching places from California to New Jersey, and vice versa, because that’s where her two daughters who take care of her live, after Enid’s husband passed away 4 years ago.
Jeanne, one of the daughters, told StoryTrender:
“Mom was initially confused as to why someone was bringing round a wheelchair, after all, she knew we already had a wheelchair. The reality soon kicked in that she was actually going down to the beach, to put her toes in the water and she was so excited.”
Enid couldn’t believe that she was going to get to play in the sandbox for reals!
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In order to get across the sand and get to the ocean, Enid’s daughters bought a special wheelchair, for their mother is not as mobile as she used to be. The moment Enid felt the water touching her feet, she simply couldn’t hold her tears back. This day in Ensenada, Baja, California, is a day she will never forget.
“It was overwhelming to be able to give this gift to her, I thought she would be happy but I was not prepared for how happy this simple act of kindness from friends, family and neighbors would make her feel.”
She was beyond excited to experience the beach for the first time, and it’s a proof that we are never too old to embark on new adventures.
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She is definitely having the time of her life, and we are so happy to see satisfaction on her face. Her daughters make sure she enjoys the day to the fullest by twirling her around in the water.
She felt like a kid who gets his favorite toy from the store. And yes, this experience made her feel young and filled her heart with pleasure. Not only because she got to see the ocean for the first time, but because she shared this precious moments with her family.
Now she only has one more wish, and that’s when she dies, hers and her husband ashes to be mixed and scattered into the deep blue ocean.
While the life of most celebrities is all luxury and glamour, there are those who are so humble that it’s hard to believe they are one of the most famous people, like the A-list actor Keanu Reeves.
This amazing man is not only well-known worldwide for his outstanding acting skills, but for his heart of gold as well. He is considered one of the nicest guys of Hollywood who is so caring and giving that he steals our hearts whenever we hear of the good deeds he does for the less fortunate.
It’s not a secret that he shared $100 million with the set and the special effects crew who worked along with him in the Matrix movies.
His generosity can’t be compared to any other, especially because he does more of his kindness secretly, without the need to be praised.
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Although he is very successful at what he does, his life hasn’t always been nice to him. He was raised by a single mother and struggled to finish high school, but failed at the end, so that’s when he decided to pursue a career in acting.
There were big tragedies that struck his life. The love of his life, Jennifer Syme, became pregnant but their world collapsed when their daughter was stillborn. This made things difficult and complicated their relationship so they decided to split shortly after, although it was obvious Keanu was still madly in love with her.
18 months after the split, Jeniffer was tragically killed in a car accident and that affected Keanu so deeply that he didn’t know how to move on with his life. Fortunately, he is a strong guy who found comfort in helping others.
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That he is a genuine person who makes everyone around him happy speaks the latest discovery of the amazing action he did. Keanu’s sister was diagnosed with leukemia years before and he had quietly started a foundation in her honor.
He told Ladie’s Home Journal:
“I have a private foundation that’s been running for five or six years, and it helps aid a couple of children’s hospitals and cancer research. I don’t like to attach my name to it, I just let the foundation do what it does.”
He never wanted attention, but to sincerely help those who are desperate and unfortunate.
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We love you Keanu, you are indeed one of a kind.
Take a look at one of his interviews and make sure you share this story with your friends.
It’s an undeniable fact that new technologies facilitate our lives a great deal. And when it comes to driving and the production of newest editions of cars, we are always stunned of how quickly new and improved models emerge on the market.
The good thing is that we no longer have to remember where we’ve put our car keys, because most of the new cars have keyless ignition. Being fined for speaking on the phone while driving is another thing we shouldn’t bother about, because the cars now provide hands-free phone service.
But according to Janette Fennell, president of the “Kids and Cars” safety organization, even with the advance of the technology, there are still some safety issues we should be aware of, especially when it come to our kids. Hopefully, the tips and tools she shares will come in handy to parents who own a modern vehicle.
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Once you turn your car on, it’s easy to forget to turn it off after you park it in the garage which may easily lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and that might be life-threatening. The car engines are now ultra-quiet and we may not realize the vehicle is till running. So push-to-start ignition can be as dangerous as it is efficient and convenient.
One of the ways to prevent this is to install a carbon monoxide detector in the garage. This will keep the family safe even if it happens for us to forget to turn the car off.
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With the new vehicles, the rolly windows are now in the past, and it doesn’t require a lot of energy to navigate the car windows. All you need to do is, again, to just press a button.
Did you know that it only takes 22 pounds of force to smash a child’s throat? But most automatic windows in cars have 30 to 80 pounds of force – meaning your little one could easily injure themselves if they were to get stuck in the window.
But it seems this shouldn’t concern us much because the automatically-reversing car windows have the ability to stop in their tracks and roll back down in the event of pressure pushed against it. So if it happens for the child to stuck their fingers or arm, the window will roll down without harming the child.
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Take a look at some amazing tricks in the video below and make sure to share it with friends.
