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.
Life doesn’t treat everyone equally, and in a perfect world, those more fortunate help the least ones, which creates a society of happy people. Kyle Oreffice and Josh Gibson are two great guys who believe that helping others and treating them with kindness is something we should all live by.
These good Samaritans’ show which they broadcast on their YouTube channel is full of videos in which Kyle and Josh surprise those in need by trying to facilitate their life as much as they can.
They choose people they believe need to be given a little push, like the maid from the latest video, who is indeed a very hardworking young lady. It’s amazing what these two did for someone they’ve never met before.
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‘Give Back Films’, the name of the YouTube channel, is not about making people famous, or Kyle and Josh bragging about their actions, but it’s a way to make people aware of how a small act of kindness can go a long way and even change people’s life forever.
What they do is sort of astounding, because they ‘prank’ random people but not for the sake of making fun of them and gathering followers, but because they want to aspire others to follow their path. They always include the ‘surprise’ element to it. The reaction of those who are being ‘pranked’ is likely to bring tears to your eyes, rather than laughter at someone’s misfortune.
The idea behind what they do is: Pay it forward!
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In the video they give a tip to the maid working at the motel near Park City, Utah where the Sundance Film Festival happens each year.
They don’t reveal the true identity of the people they ‘prank’ because they are aware not everyone wants to be exposed in the public.
In order to make this work, they first messed up the room the maid was supposed to clean. Well, it was no more than just rolling on the bed sheets.
They set up cameras around the room and waited for the maid to enter the room and see the $500 they left as a tip.
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Kyle and Josh first gathered some info about this enthusiastic young lady who happened to start working for the hotel after she was a guest there with a couple of friends, but then noticed the sign saying “Now Hiring.” She needed a job and decided to ask the owner whether she could start.
The owner and her co-workers describe her as very well organized. Everyone loves her dedication to the job.
But this time, she had no idea what she was going to come to when she entered the room. Her reaction is so touching that you have to see it for yourself.
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As for the ‘Give Back Film’ guys, they are thrilled their good deeds bring smile at people’s face. The only thing they expect in return is for others to do good deeds as well.
Turning in your bed from one side to another, staring at the ceiling, checking on the clock every 5 minutes. If these things sound familiar you are probably experiencing sleeping problems like 50-70 million Americans. According to the American Sleep Association these many people suffer from some sort of sleeping disorder. The most common of all is the insomnia which can have numerous causes among which depression, stress, bad sleeping habits, taking certain medications, and others.
The recommendations by the health organizations are that an average adult should get between 7-9 hours of sleep every day. However, the reality is quite different and around 35% Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep daily, which may affect their mood and health.
But no matter the cause of your sleeping problem, there seems to be an easy solution that will allow you to overcome the issue and make you fall asleep in just two minutes. What is great is that it’s all natural, no meds or any kinds of pills involved.
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This is actually a sleeping technique used by the military and was first described in the book Relax and Win: Championship Performance by Lloyd Bud Winter. The book was first published in 1981 and teaches us how to fall asleep in a matter of minutes, the way soldiers do, even with bombing and gunfire in the background.
In the book, Winter explains, “The US Navy Pre-Flight School developed a scientific method to fall asleep day or night, in any conditions, in under two minutes. After six weeks of practice, 96 percent of pilots could fall asleep in two minutes or less. Even after drinking coffee, with machine gunfire being played in the background.”
This is how it works.
The first thing to do is to sit on the edge of the bed with only the bedside light on. What follows is relaxing the facial muscles by scrunching up the face.
Next you should try relax your arms and shoulders, while breathing in and out. Listen to yourself breathing and relax the chest more and more while breathing out. After this, try to relax your legs.
Once the body is relaxed, we should now do the same with our mind. Clear it for ten seconds and then choose to do one of the following: you may either try to picture yourself lying in a canoe looking at the blue sky, picture yourself in a pitch-black room lying in a velvet hammock, or chant “don’t think, don’t think, don’t think” for ten seconds.
Once these three relaxing steps are accomplished, the body is calm and ready to fall asleep in a couple of minutes time.
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Although this may not be a success for some people, many find it useful and say it helps them fight the insomnia. However, don’t expect for this technique to work after the very first try. According to the author, in order for it to start working, you should practice it for at least six weeks.
Around 96% of the military men say it worked for them. So if you feel like it’s not working for you, you may try switching between the mind relaxing techniques and see which one suits you best.
Are you among those who suffer from a sleeping disorder? If yes, would you give this sleeping trick a try?
What the world lacks these days is compassion. People are always busy, and everyone is mostly concerned only for their own well-being. It’s sad how helping each other and those in need became so rare that we are sort of surprised when we hear of people who do kind deeds.
A man named Simran Jeet Singh posted a video that has quickly gone viral and was retweeted numerous times. It shows two brothers giving their money to a lady whom they saw paying for gas with pennies. They felt bad for the woman and simply knew they had to offer a helping hand.
The lady was touched by the kindness and told the boys how she had recently lost her husband and was struggling financially.
“They had no idea that her husband had just died and she was struggling,” Singh wrote on Twitter. “This is what loving your neighbor looks like. More of this please!”
He later tweeted,
“There’s so much negativity in the news these days. Here’s a much needed reminder that people are good and that we can all live together with love and respect.”
These black brothers saw a woman paying for gas with pennies and gave her money from their pockets. They had no idea that her husband had just died and she was struggling.
Jimmy Fallon is one of the coolest guys out there, and his ‘The Tonight Show’ hosts many celebrities we love. But now imagine the feeling of hosting one of your idols! That happened in one of the episodes when Jimmy had the honor to seat across the desk from Billy Joel.
Jimmy tells his guest of the night how he is his all time favorite and just talking to a star like Billy makes Jimmy nervous, and as he says, singing along with him would be the craziest thing, so he has a brilliant idea that makes the audience lose their mind.
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When Billy Joel agrees to sing with Jimmy, the host gets excited, because let’s be honest, not many people get the chance to sing along with such a huge star.
Jimmy takes out his iPad and begins excitedly babbling about an app (called Loopy HD) that would convert the two of their voices into a two-man doo-wop group.
Jimmy had already hooked up two microphones for each of them. They choose to perform “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”
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Billy asks what key they will be singing in, which confuses Jimmy for a moment, but once the band plunks out a few notes, Jimmy chooses one. Now, everyone is eager for the performance to start.
The app is super cool and lets the two play lines taking turns, which results with their voices blending in a perfect harmony. Jimmy sings a line which Billy repeats, and they do it again using higher voice.
After the four part harmony is ready, Jimmy starts singing along the well known lyrics we all adore.
“In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle the quiet jungle the lion sleeps tonight.”
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Then Billy Joel takes a shot at the next verse. As always, he sounds like the award-winning artist he is.
“Near the village the peaceful village the lion sleeps tonight. Near the village the quiet village the lion sleeps tonight.”
Now it’s time for the final verse, and everyone is stunned by how great these two sound together.
“Hush my darling don’t fear my darling the lion sleeps tonight. Hush my darling don’t fear my darling the lion sleeps tonight.”
Thanks to the app, Billy Joel’s always incredible voice and Jimmy’s surprisingly solid singing, they pull off an awesome rendition of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”
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People were entertained and amazed at the same time, saying how this was one of the best episodes of the show. Someone said, “You can’t fake the smile Jimmy had during this whole tune. This seemed like one of those “OMG” moments for him. Loved it.”
Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is considered one of the best songs ever made and listening to it being performed by young kids is simply amazing because it just confirms that it is favorite among different generations.
A little Scottish girl is simply in love with the song. She knows every single word by heart, and it might be one of the most adorable renditions of the Freddie Mercury’s performance.
Mother Charlene McMahon says 3-year-old Holly Lee sang the song numerous times until she learned the lyrics.
“She was bored in the car and I was trying to entertain her,”
she told the Scottish Sun.
“It’s the only song I knew all the words to so I started singing it. Since then she loves watching the video and singing it. She watches the video about five or six times a week and sings the song three or four times a day.”
Besides her amazing singing skills, she rocks some acting along the way and plays a virtual guitar, which adds to the cuteness of the video.
This story is a perfect example that not all heroes wear capes. Our hero of today is the compassionate bus driver from Paris who stood for one man who needed to be shown empathy, but instead was ignored by the passengers.
Francois Le Berre moves around in a wheelchair because of his condition of multiple sclerosis. Francois was waiting for the bus at the bus stop in Porte de Clichy, and when it arrived, the driver noticed the man so he put up the access ramp, but he still couldn’t board because none of the passengers allowed him space to move.
Seeing this, the driver flipped out and ordered everyone to get off the bus, letting Francois and his brother in. He then drove off leaving all the passengers behind.
Francois Le Berre, pictured, who has multiple sclerosis, could not get on a Paris bus because other passengers refused to move, until the driver forced everyone else off
Mr Le Berre said:
“Yesterday while waiting for the bus in Paris, I laughed because no-one wanted to budge”.
When nobody moved the driver got up and said:
“Terminus! Everybody off the bus!”
‘After that the driver came to see me and said, “you and your helper, you can get on, and the others, you can wait for the next one!’
Speaking to France’s Huffington Post, he said the bus driver had told him that
‘everyone might need a wheelchair one day’
After waiting for passengers to disperse he had come down to talk to Mr Le Berre and his brother and tell them they could get on the bus.
The driver did not know him and had no disabled family members but had simply chosen to show
‘a little civility’ he said.
Spotting the problem, the driver shouted ‘Terminus’, instructing everyone to get off, before allowing Mr Le Berre on board and driving off. File photo: a bus in Paris
Once the story was shared on Twitter by an organization called Accessible Pour Tous – meaning Accessibility For All, it quickly vent viral. Nearly 5,000 people retweeted it and more than 10,000 expressed admiration and gratitude for the good deed.
One person said: ‘The bus driver is a hero!’, while another wrote: ‘Congratulations to the bus driver, but shame on the passengers’.
Another user said: ‘Bravo to the driver who emptied his bus to allow allow the disabled person to get on.
‘Good lesson. I hope the other passengers understood.’
A further comment read: ‘I hope this action will be followed by lots of others. Let’s change the view of those who don’t see others.’
We are so thankful and happy that there are still people out there like the bus driver who believe that treating people with kindness is the only right way.
Halloween is all about spooky decorations, trick or treating, and carving pumpkins, but most of all it’s about Heidi Klum’s costume that everyone is impatient to see.
The Halloween parties she throws every year are on of the best in the whole country, and many celebrities hope to be invited and attend the show.
As for the host, she never fails to amaze us with the brilliant masks she rocks like no one.
She told US Weekly how she prepared for the mask a couple of months in advance. She is definitely the queen of Halloween.
Take a look at her amazing transformations for the 31st October during the years.
“I have to because I never want to be recognizable because I feel like I always make the biggest party and so I want people to dream and also encourage themselves to be a little more out there with their own costumes.”
Goth Pippi Longstocking, 2000
Lady Godiva, 2001
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NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 1: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) Model Heidi Klum attends her 3rd annual Halloween Party at Capitale November 1, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Gold Alien, 2003
Red Witch, 2004
Vampire, 2005
Forbidden Fruit, 2006
Cat, 2007
Goddess Kali, 2008
Crow, 2009
Superhero, 2010
“Bodies” Cadavar, 2011
Ape, 2011
Cleopatra, 2012
95-Year-Old Heidi, 2013
Butterfly, 2014
Jessica Rabbit, 2015
Herself, 2016
The Werewolf From Michael Jackson’s Music Video “Thriller”, 2017
This year she teased several costume preparation videos to her Instagram.
Slowly morphing into Princess Fiona from Shrek
“I feel like I always have to set the bar really high. I wear a lot of prosthetics, so they have to be built, so I have to do a lot of weird fittings” she told US Weekly
Her boyfriend Tom Kaulitz shared the stage with her.
They say a father is a daughter’s first love, and no matter how much time passes by, and how old they get, the father will always remain the most important man in every woman’s life.
Fathers are always there to support their daughters and to stand by their side no matter what life throws at them, and most important, they are the ones who get to walk their girls down the aisle when the time comes for them to get married and start a new life.
Although many believe the role of the father in the wedding preparation is just to write the check, it is actually way more than that. Dancing together at the wedding reception is one of the most emotional moments in the life of both the father and the daughter, and the speech he delivers about how important that girl is to him and how happy he is for her and her husband is always accompanied with emotions.
A girl named Nicole Cortez Figg got married and she got all the help from her bridesmaids, her mom, and others from the family. But the gift she got from her loving father is something so special that it brought tears of joy in our eyes.
Nicole is a sign language interpreter and she simply loves what she does. Knowing how important her job is for his daughter, Nicole’s father blended this passion of hers, along with some crazy dancing moves, and the final result left everyone in awe.
Nicole had no idea that for an entire year leading up to her wedding, her father was meeting up with her best friend at a coffee shop who was helping him learn how to sign the lyrics to the song “I Loved Her First,” by Heartland.
Once the father took the stage for his speech, everyone thought he was about to say something funny, but what he really did was beyond touching. The guests cheered him on.
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As soon as the melody started playing, he made hand motions to sigh the song in sign language, and that’s when everyone realized it was about to be the most beautiful thing he could do for the girl he loves to the moon and back.
It’s amazing how he perfected the whole song, without missing any sign.
The bride and the groom are left speechless as tears of excitement start rolling down their face. Nicole couldn’t believe what she was seeing and neither the guests. They have never been part of a wedding reception like this before and it’s definitely something they’ll never forget.
From the moment you wake up with your bridesmaids, to the last champagne toast at the reception, your wedding day flies by in the blink of an eye. But if you’re lucky, you get a few special moments on video that you can watch for years to come.
Take a look at the video of the loving father who stole our hearts.
Army Spec. Brooks Lindsey was trying to make it home and be by his wife’s side during the delivery of their first child. But since his wife Haley had gone into labor two weeks before the due date as a result of pre-eclampsia, she made sure to inform her husband of the induced labor. The soldier was granted emergency leave and he was more than eager to meet his daughter and hold her in his hands.
However, things didn’t go as planned and Lindsey didn’t manage to get on time because his flight was delayed.
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That meant he would miss the miracle of birth and won’t be able to embrace his loving wife during the best moment of their life. The only thing he could do was wait at the airport in anticipation that everything was going to be just right. He sat against the wall of the Texas airport wearing his soldier uniform when something amazing happened.
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His mom got the brilliant idea of contacting him via FaceTime so he could virtually watch his daughter being born. Although nothing compares with being there right by your family’s side, it was still better than missing it altogether.
The soldier was staring at his phone’s screen, and that’s when he got to see the gorgeous Millie Fritz Anne Lindsey enter the world. The father was overly excited and moved and a photo of him participating in the birth of his daughter via FaceTime was shared on the social media by a passenger named Tracy Dover. She explained how she and the others who were stuck at the airport could feel his impatience and later joy.
Soon everyone learned of the happy news and people rushed to congratulate the new father. He was now relieved to know everything went well so he couldn’t hide his tears of joy.
It appeared that the delayed flight was a blessing in disguise because if he was in the air he wouldn’t have the chance to watch the emotional moment.
“This Army soldier was on my delayed flight home yesterday to MS. He had to watch the birth of his daughter on FaceTime. He was crying and our hearts were breaking. We all gave him space. When we heard the baby cry, we all rejoiced for him. I wanted to share this because I never want us to forget about our soldiers who serve us everyday and the sacrifices they make.”
Haley later shared a video of her husband watching the birth.
In fact, when airport officials were pushing Brooks to board, the doctor delivering Millie screamed at the phone, “Don’t let him board the flight! She’s here! She’s here!”
Staff froze the second they heard shouting saying not to let him board the flight. Airport personnel understood the importance of that moment and halted everything so he could see his baby girl be born.
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This soldier was finally able to board the plane and go home. The moment the plane landed, he rushed to the hospital to cradle his baby daughter.
A photo of a man soothing a baby while his mother is filling some paperwork was shared on the social media, and the story behind it is as touching as the photo itself.
It was posted by a woman named Natasha Crittenden Wilson from Florence, Alabama, who came across the heartwarming scene while waiting at the doctor’s office.
This caught Natasha’s attention because as she says, in a world full of racism, seeing a white man offering a helping hand to a black woman makes us optimistic of what the future holds. Treating people differently because of their skin color is something we witness every day, especially in the South where she comes from, and the world is yet to deal with and overcome this issue. However, this man didn’t care who the mother was, as long as she could use his help.
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She was certain the photo was worth sharing because it had much deeper meaning than just a two random people standing next to each other at a waiting room.
“I was in the waiting room at the doc office today and this lady walked in with her sleeping baby! They handed her paperwork to do & as she was sitting there trying to figure out how to hold her sleeping baby while filling out the paperwork, this man, from across the room, asks her if she would like for him to hold her baby while she did her paperwork!!”
The mother embraced the offer and could fill her paperwork at peace while her little one was in the safe hands of the kind stranger.
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It is not that often that someone offers to keep a stranger’s baby but this man “went over there and rocked and loved on that baby like it was his.” It was obvious he was a dad, or a grandpa, who knew the struggle of raising a child.
My heart Melted!!! Racism is still VERY real in our society today BUT THIS MAN GAVE ME HOPE & a sweet memory I’ll never forget!! If you know this man tell him what an amazing person he is!!”
Since the photo went viral, the man’s family members recognized him and he was later identified as Joe Hale. He is indeed an amazing person.
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It takes a village to raise kids, and sometimes those “village people” can end up being just as varied and colorful as the 1970’s disco band of the same name.
We thank Joe for his kind heart and for the hope of better tomorrow he gave to all of us.
The sad reality of today is that many marriages end in divorce even after the first obstacle the couple faces. Almost every divorce is followed by bitter arguments, financial loss, long custody battles, and in many cases children who witness the breakdown of their family. Two people who once loved and cared for each other are now enemies, and those around them are as affected by the split as the couple itself.
A man named Blake Higginbotham went through the devastating process of divorce. He and his wife of six years got married when they were pretty young and have three kids together. At the time of the divorce Blake and his wife hated each other, but they eventually started getting along for the sake of their kids.
Although they were no longer together, when he learned his ex was getting married to another man, he had mixed feeling. But he was certainly happy for her. He shared her photos online with the most moving caption that touched the hearts of many.
Along with the photos, Blake wrote:
‘“This is my ex-wife. The mother of my three children. The woman who brought all three of my children into this world.
We got married young, had three beautiful children and had a bitter divorce.”
“Three years later, that relationship is much different. We share the kids evenly and support them in everything they do. We act as a team.
The man she’s with is a great guy. He’s great to my kids and they love him to death. As a father, I couldn’t ask for anything more. I sincerely wish you both the best. I’m thankful for many things, including y’all’s relationship.
To anyone divorced, I encourage you to try and look at this from a different angle. Just because you didn’t work out as husband and wife, doesn’t mean you can’t be Mom and Dad.”
No matter what happened between the two while they were married, they still choose to respect each other and teach their kids the benefits of teamwork.
Both Blake and his ex found the perfect way to co-parent, and are ready to overcome any disagreements that stand on the way of their children’s happiness. The kids are glad to see their mom and dad respect each other.
What are you thoughts on what Blake did with his ex wife’s photos?
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with autism. Parenting a child with this kind of disorder can be really challenging because many of these kids have trouble understanding the world around them. Some features of autism are the inability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal), social withdrawal, repetitive behaviors, difficulties making eye contact.
Unfortunately, many of the parents who have an autistic child don’t get the opportunity to see their precious babies taking the first steps, saying the first words, or make friends, or at least not at the period of life as the rest of the kids do it. But as long as they make progress, no matter how slow, parents like Briana Blankenship are happy.
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This brave mother shares the story of her daughter with Love What Matters, and we are beyond happy for both of them.
Briana’s 5-year-old daughter Taylor was diagnosed with a ‘nonverbal’ form of autism which prevents her from verbally communicating with those around her. This lovely girl gets to understand certain words of English, but has never produced one herself, up to the day these mother and daughter drove along the McDonald’s drive-thru line.
‘”I am ugly crying in the McDonald’s parking lot and the employees probably think I’m crazy. In the drive-thru, I suddenly heard Taylor say ‘MAMA.’
For those of you that don’t know, Taylor is five and is nonverbal autistic. She has NEVER said a word. EVER.”
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“As soon as she said it I grabbed my phone and started recording. I’m pretty sure I held up the drive-thru line but there was no way I wasn’t getting proof of this.
I can’t explain how unbelievably grateful and ecstatic I am right now.”
Briana got to experience something the doctors told her will never happen, and that’s the touching moment her lovely daughter called her MAMA. A word she dreamed of hearing from the moment Taylor was born.
This mother is grateful for this moment that will remain the most precious memory she’ll never forget.
We hope and pray for Taylor to learn how to communicate in the future and make her mommy proud.
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We are glad we get to share this precious moment with this lovely family.
We love you Taylor, you are one strong girl who we hope will have an amazing life ahead.
Not many people these days are considerate and empathetic. The world has become a cruel place where everyone is only concerned for their own well-being. The sad truth is that we pass this behavior to our kids and we slowly create a society of selfish humans. We hear of bullied kids all the time, but rarely do we stumble upon stories of young children being compassionate towards their peers, but when we do, our faith in humanity restores.
This is a story of a young boy who did just the right thing when he noticed a girl was in an unpleasant and sort of embarrassing situation. We thank the parents and admire kids like this who are well brought up.
While on the way home from school, a young lady got her period for the first time in her life. All of us who have experienced that know how confusing and embarrassing that might be, especially if it happens in public.
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The girl’s face turned red and she felt like she couldsinkthroughthefloor the moment she realized other kids noticed what was going on. At one moment, a young boy approached and just as she expected from him to make fun of her, the most amazing thing happened.
He actually stood by her side and offered a helping hand. His action meant so much for the girl that her mother decided to share the story in the Moms Facebook group.
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The mom explained how the boy, who was slightly older than her daughter, whispered something to the girl.
‘”that she had a stain on the back of her pants and gave her his sweater to tie around her waist so she could walk home off of the bus.”
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The girl couldn’t believe what happened, and she was embarrassed to even say yes to the boy’s offer. But he assured her that everything was going to be just fine.
“(He) told her ‘I have sisters, it’s all good!'”
The mother was thankful because of what the young man did. She said his mother must be proud to have raised a true gentleman.
“We hear so many bad things about today’s youth, and I wanted to share something positive!”
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The boy’s act was praised by everyone who read the mom’s story.
“…not many would of done this. I’m sure he’ll become a gentleman in years to come and he will treat a woman how she should be treated.”
This story reminds us that there are still people out there who care and who are willing to give a helping hand to those in need. Remember that every act of kindness, no matter how small, can go a long way.
If in one relationship there is lack of respect and support, and one of the partners constantly tries to undermine the other person, that might be a sign of a toxic relationship.
These people tend to be superior over their partners, believing they are better, more successful, and more good looking, and many times abusive and violent. Those who never found themselves in a relationship like this might wonder why wouldn’t someone simply walk away from that kind of negative influence in their life, but that’s not as easy as it seems.
Alvina Rayne knows that best. She experienced being bullied and humiliated by her partner which made her find comfort in the junk food. As a result, her health condition worsened over the years and at her heaviest she weighted 274 pounds. She was called names all the time, but something in her snapped when she was called a “fat piece of garbage.”
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This mother of two not only gained weight, but she was depressed as well. Both her physical and mental state were affected by the way she was treated by the one who was supposed to protect her and love her.
It became difficult for her to even climb the stairs. Every physical activity was exhausting for this young mother.
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Whenever she felt bad she would eat junk food and sweets. She though that would make her feel happy, at least for a moment.
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The young mother suffered from high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, left ventricular hypertrophy and severe anxiety.
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Whenever she wanted to leave that scumbag, he would crush her self confidence by telling her how no one would ever want her because of her obesity. He was good at manipulating with her feelings. But it wasn’t until the year of 2009 that she finally left him and moved on.
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She was determined to change her lifestyle and become healthy and fit again so she switched to a low-carb keto diet. Whenever she would think she won’t have the strength to keep going, she would recall the words “No one will want you” and that was enough motivation to continue her fight against the obesity. Eventually, she lost 103 pounds.
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She is now inspiring others to follow her path, and try their hardest to stay away from a toxic relationship. She is as well inspiring overweight people to lose weight ad make healthier choices.
Once her ex heard of her transformation, he called her and said “I heard you put on some hotness” and wanted her to take him in again, but it was a big no no for Alvina.
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She is now happily married with the man of her dreams and has a happy life.
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‘“I want others to know that they can start their life completely over”
Alvina says.
“You don’t have to stay where you are, it’s so powerful to realize that you are in control of your body and life.”
Make sure you take a look at the mind blowing transformation of Alvina, and feel free to share her story with friends.
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Music Credit: Fly Away – Krys Talk (music provided by NCS)
The pursuit of true love can be blinding. As long as people believe that loving someone no matter how toxic the relationship they are in is, they will end up hurt. Being with someone who suffocates your free will and treats you as their possession can contaminate your way to happiness and destroy your self-esteem.
If you believe your relationship doesn’t make you content, then it might be the time to move on. However, sometimes letting go is not that easy because the partner might be abusive and violent, and threats to hurt you if you leave them.
Unfortunately, many young people find themselves in abusive relationships and experience real nightmare. One of them is Kayla Holmes whose life turned upside down after the life threatening abuse she suffered from now her ex-boyfriend. Raised by a single mother, Kayla never had the chance to see how a relationship between a couple should be like so when she started dating Seth Aaron Fleury, who was 21 at the time, she didn’t know what they had was sort of broken. The naive 17-year-old Kayla was offered promises from her loved one that he will change and become a better person, but the only thing she got was black eyes, a broken nose, and a missing body part.
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Kayla shares with Love What Matters what really happened on that October 17, 2017. A day she will never forget.
‘”I remember the look of terror on the man’s face that just so happened to save my life this day. As well as the sweet elderly lady that had to walk out of her home to see such tragedy occurring, but yet was so kind to try to help me and keep me comforted until further help arrived.”
Kayla finally realized she had to step away from the relationship and she recalls the day she went to visit Seth for one last time. He was certain Kayla will change her mind and get back to him, but once he realized he was wrong he did something unthinkable. People were left wondering how could there be someone so cruel like Seth.
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He tried to kiss her, and when Kayla attempted to run away, the monster of a boyfriend bit off huge part of her bottom lip.
‘”Sitting in a puddle of my own blood with the majority of my lip laying on my leg, my whole mouth on fire, confused and terrified, I didn’t know how I could ever show my face again. At that point, honestly wishing that those very seconds would just be my last – I wanted to give up for good.”
Many people judged Kayla for not putting an end to the relationship earlier, not being aware that when you find yourself in a situation like that you just hope things will change for the better, when they only change for the worse. She admits he could be a nice guy occasionally.
‘”He claimed he was going to leave his mark on me for my next boyfriend. I had a scar wrapping from cheek to cheek, now known as the ‘girl that had her lip bitten off.'”
After the incident, Kayla was rushed to the hospital, but reattaching her lip was impossible because it was no longer viable, so they cut around her cheeks in order to pull together whatever was left of the bottom lip leaving her with a huge scar.
Life wasn’t easy for this young lady after that, until the moment she stopped blaming herself for what happened to her.
‘”I used to be my attacker’s property, he manipulated me to the point where I almost lost everything and everyone in my life. The day I walked out of this relationship was one of the best days of my life. Although, that was when he snapped. When he realized he lost all control over me and wasn’t gaining it back this day – October 21st, 2017 – I truly believe that was what threw him over the edge. He was always great at getting in my head, but this time, I no longer allowed it.”
On October 18th, almost a year to the date that her attack occurred, Kayla finally got closure when justice was served. Judge Robin N. Stilwell sentenced Seth to 12 years in prison for “battery of a high and aggravated nature” at the Greenville County Courthouse in South Carolina.
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Kayla doesn’t see herself as a victim any longer, but as a survivor, and her scars only testify what she’s been through.
‘”I will continue to wear my scars as wings and I will continue to Stay Kind and Stay Strong. And I will Rise Above this. No longer a victim, but a Survivor.”
We believe Kayla is an example of how we should move on whenever something terrible happens to us. She is a brave young lady who endured a lot, but still finds the happiness in little things in life.
Going through a divorce can be really tough and draining, but it may also feel liberating especially if you’ve spend your best years in a marriage that turned out to be a big mistake. However, all those court hearings, and custody battles can affect people negatively and make them feel lost.
Vicki is a brave woman who recently got divorced from her husband of 44 years. But now that she was single again she didn’t know how to continue all by herself. She only knew that she desperately needed a fresh start that would help her start her brand new life.
And who could give her all that if not the Makeover Guy. She wanted a new look and Christopher Hopkins was just the right person to contact. She was sure he could make her feel beautiful and ready to love herself again!
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A lot of questions were going through Vicki’s mind. Whether she would find a soulmate, or she will remain single. What will people think of her now she’s a divorcee, and a lot more.
It was very obvious that this woman was sad and terrified, and Christopher knew he had to do everything in his powers to change that. He also knew that cutting her hair won’t be enough of a change, but a great start to a new look everyone would be stunned by. He started by chopping off quite a bit of length and then proceeded with the makeup.
Vicky started being more self-confident and felt like her senseless life was behind her.
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Christopher softened Vicki’s eyebrows by dying them a slightly lighter color and evened out her skin tone with a dewy foundation. By the end of his process, Vicki was unrecognizable.
Vicky couldn’t hold her tears back when she saw how she looked after the transformation. She has always been one stunning lady, but now with Christopher’s help, her beauty was highlighted and everyone could see how this not only affected her physical appearance but her new, brighter perspective of life as well.
It’s amazing how putting your trust in the hands of the right person could result in such an incredible income.
We are beyond happy for Vicky and we really hope she would manage to find a new purpose in life, and that she will have fun as never before.
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Take a look at this brand new woman and her unbelievable transformation.
When police officers respond to calls, they never know who they will have to deal with. Sometimes they run into scenes of violence and even murder, other times it’s about loud neighbors who disturb the whole neighborhood, but either way, the officers are those who have to maintain peace in environment at all times. The principle they follow along is: to serve and to protect.
Recently, Detective Sergeant Gary Sanders of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department responded to a “noise complaint” made against a dance studio from the area. But never in his wildest dreams could he imagine that it would turn into something he and his colleagues will never forget.
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The whole thing is filmed and posted to the Police Department’s YouTube channel and seeing how this officer deals with the situation is the best thing you’ll see all day.
The moment he enters the place, no one is happy to see him. The girls don’t like the idea of getting a ticket so they come up with a brilliant idea.
‘”The noise is way too loud, and I’m going to have to write you a ticket.”
They challenge Det. Sgt. Sanders to a dance-off! Wow, that’s really something worth watching, isn’t it?
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The video starts with the logo of the COPS series but it’s not actually an episode of that show, but a parody done in collaboration with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department and Image Dance Studio.
This is a great way for the cops to show the members of the community that they don’t only protect them and keep them safe, but make sure they have some fun occasionally.
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The dance off is so entertaining it will make you watch it again and again.
Though we call it a challenge, the cops have no chance competing with the young dancers who have every step carefully planned. But both are giving us an ultimate show we really enjoy watching. As they dance, they all make it inside Cheney Stadium, where the minor league team plays its home games.
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Watch the video below to see the remarkable dancing skills of the officers and the brilliant dancers. You’ll also get to see what happened with the ticket Det. Sgt. Sanders was supposed to write.
The members of the community must be happy to have a Police Department like this.
The video ends with a special note of thanks to the three young sons of the late Daniel McCartney, who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty earlier this year.
No matter how many people we meet in our life and how important they become to us, there is one person whose place no one can take; a person who will be there for us no matter what. That is her majesty, the mother.
A mother’s smile can make all the pain go away. They are willing to sacrifice their happiness for the well-being of the children. The moments we spend with them become our most valuable memories.
Losing a mother means we will never again have that one person who will be proud of every our achievement and share with us all our joys and sadness.
Erica Allen Peden lost her mother recently and she shared her story with the rest of us because she wants to remind us how we should never miss the chance to tell our mom how important she is to us and how much we love her.
Erica is still learning how to cope with her pain, especially because of something that preceded her mother’s death.
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The day she lost her mother will always stay with Erica. For Love What Matters, she explains what happened on this sad day for her and for the whole family.
‘”It was April 23rd, 2017 and I was lying in bed with my husband of close to 5 months, laughing about something one of our cats did. I rolled over to get ready for the day when Nick, my husband, said, ‘Where are you going?’ At just after 10 am on a Sunday, I was planning to go see my mom, who lived about 7 minutes away with my dad and brother. She had just gone through an abdominal surgery and was resting. I told him, ‘I’m going to see mom. She wants to hang out with me like every day.’
This is the moment I am most ashamed of in my life. If it sounds bratty and immature, that’s because it is. I didn’t mean it. This was actually very unusual of me to say. I loved being with my mom. I work and live in the same city as my family because of them.
‘She wants to hang out with me like every day.’ That’s the last sentence I said before I got the phone call that not only changed my life but broke my heart. My phone started ringing and I pick up my little brother’s call only to hear him panicking and crying. ‘Mom’s had a seizure or something, I don’t know what to do.'”
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She knew there was no time to spare so she told her brother to immediately call 911.
‘”I had about 7 years of lifeguarding under my belt, so my immediate response was, ‘Hang up and call 911.’ Nick is standing up at this point, very concerned. I didn’t know it, but at that point, my mom had already died. She didn’t have a seizure but died from a pulmonary embolism. Basically, she was gone before she slid to the floor right in front of my dad. Two ambulances are there trying to treat her, I am rushing to get dressed, and crying because sometimes you just know that this moment is the life-changing one. Full of dread.
Long hospital story short, my dad knew she was gone while she was in the ER for treatment. He actually performed CPR on her after we had just had a quick course at home the week before for my mom. She wanted to know how to do CPR in case my dad, who has heart issues, had a life or death situation. All I can say to that is, ‘Wow.'”
Whenever the mother was learning how to perform CPR on her husband, she was actually showing him how to help her.
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‘”In about an hour, my mom had passed away and my family went into deep shock. This Oct. 23rd marks 1.5 years without talking to my mom, touching her, laughing with her, dancing to the Bee Gees together, or going to see a movie- our favorite thing to do. At 26, I am the second-oldest of 4. I had to look all three of my siblings in the eyes at different times and tell them our mom was gone while my dad and nana were with her to end care. My brother was the one to go home and clean up the carpet where she passed away because, as it happens, bodily functions take over. He was 19 at the time.”
Erica simply knew she had to be strong for her family and those around her. Although coping with this unbearable pain is tough, it taught Erica how to cherish life and how to become a better person. She has a new perspective of life and tries not to take things for granted.
‘”Since her passing, I joined a church. I share weekly meals with my nana. I planned my youngest sister’s graduation party and held a baby shower for my oldest sister. I spoke at my grandfather’s funeral, at the same place, nearly a year to the day after my mom’s, his daughter’s, funeral. I still baby my brother and he still rolls his eyes at me with a ‘Whaaat,’ since I’m probably asking for something. I call my dad at noon and 4 pm, my mom’s old lunch break and the time she left work.
It has been the longest 1.5 years of my life. I have had one dream about her. In that dream, she hugged me, and I could smell her lotion. This was about a year ago. In the dream, I finally had the chance to tell her, ‘I loved hanging out with you. I love you.’
It doesn’t matter what age you are when a parent passes. It could be a peaceful passing or something incredibly shocking. When it does happen, no matter what, you will randomly stop and think, ‘I can’t believe this happened to us.’ It sucks. It’s devastating.
The best way it can be summed up is by something the ‘This Is Us’ creator, Dan Fogleman, said. Dan also lost his mother. He said, ‘My mom died 10 years ago, unexpectedly. It’s the hinge upon which my life swings.’ If there ever was a way to describe this feeling of total loss, this it is for me.
Call your moms and dads. Call your siblings. Take your grandparents to lunch. Plan a party. Work a little too much. Talk to God often. Cry when you want to and, most of all, think about how soft your mother’s hand was when she would pat you on the leg and say, ‘Love you, baby.'”
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Erica’s story teaches us that we should grab every opportunity we have to tell our parents, siblings, and friends how much we appreciate their presence in our life.
Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed is not an easy decision for a new mother to make because there is much debate about which is better for both the baby and the parent.
Many health experts state that the mother’s milk is the ultimate nutritional choice for the infant and the recommendations are for the baby to be breastfed exclusively for the first six months of their life. And although the benefits are numerous, not every mother have the possibility to breastfeed, and ultimately, it’s up to her to make the decision.
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Every mother knows what’s best for her baby, and most of them have their own reasons and beliefs why their choice is better than the other. But, I guess the issue here is that the mothers are divided regarding this subject, and they are not supportive when one mother does it differently than them. This counts for both stands.
Those moms who use formula are considered selfish, while the others might be criticized for breastfeeding their babies in public places.
Being aware that she might be told off by the nurses and the medical staff for choosing to formula feed her little one, one mother decided to place a sign above her bed in order to make people aware of her situation.
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Meghan Koziel is a lovely young lady whose dream of becoming a mother came true after she though that day would never come. The reason she believed the motherhood was something she would never experience was her battle with breast cancer. She was diagnosed three years ago, and she underwent a double mastectomy along with a whole host of incredibly aggressive and invasive treatments designed to treat and beat the cancer.
She was only 26 years old at that time, and her world changed completely. And although she felt like all her dreams were crushed, things turned for the better and she was abot to welcome a baby to the world.
‘”Three years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I thought my life would never ever be the same. I was forced to make so many HUGE life decisions including preserving my fertility through an egg retrieval was one of them. After two years on hormone blocking medications (because my cancer is so aggressive and highly affected my estrogen and progesterone), I made the decision to go off of my medications to fulfill my lifelong dream of being a mom!”
Kendra Jane Koziel, the miracle baby was delivered on September 15. The baby was in a perfect health condition.
‘”Cancer has changed my life forever… but looking down at this sweet little girl makes all my fears of recurrence and having to go through active treatment again fade away! I am so so so blessed and will forever Sparkle On.”
Megan felt like the happiest person on Earth and holding that baby in her arms was everything she ever dreamed of. However, because of her surgery, she wasn’t capable of breastfeeding the baby and that’s when she decided to design the pink sign.
She posted a photo of it on the social media because she believed there are other women like her out there and she wanted everyone to be aware of the battle these women fight, and being judged for not breastfeeding their newborns is the last thing they should be bothered with during those joyous moments of their life.
‘”Attention please, attention please. We do indeed have a mommy-to-be who had breast cancer and a mastectomy which means, without boobs in the houseeeee! Got the banner raised just in case people are confused at why we are NOT going to be breastfeeding our little bundle of joy. Yes I have foobs, no I do not have boobs (or nipples) therefore… my body is incapable of breastfeeding.”
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Megan says that posting that sign saved her time explaining her choices over and over again, to everyone who would enter her room.
The sign read:
‘”No Breastfeeding Zone
Though breastfeeding is a very special task,
Please be aware before you ask.
Our miracle baby will be formula fed,
And it will not affect her future ahead.
This Mommy is a Survivor”
Sadly, Meghan still receives unsolicited advice from strangers, she shared with Parents. Her local breast milk bank only provides milk to preemies and multiples, there is no insurance coverage for mastectomy patients and tested donor milk sells for $3-5 for one ounce.
‘”I was then referred to local Facebook milk donation groups but was turned off because the milk has no way of being tested. Yes, breast milk is fabulous and filled with utmost nutrition… however, it can also carry disease! I am not willing to risk my daughter’s life simply to use breast milk when formula has been used for years and there is no known difference from a breastfed to formula fed baby.”
Meghan’s daughter is a proof that miracles do happen and she hopes the sign will give hope to others who are in the same situation in which she once was. She wants to tell these women that nothing is impossible.
‘”All survivors who are wanting to be moms, never ever give up hope! Doctors cannot guarantee fertility, but if you think about it… fertility isn’t guaranteed for anyone in life! Miracles happen, and whether you can conceive naturally, through IVF, or adoption… there is ALWAYS a way to become a mom! You just have to find the path and trust in it once it’s found.”
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Meghan also encouraged all moms to make the decision of whether they will breastfeed or formula feed their babies based on what they believe is right. And how they should always take their own health condition into consideration as well.
‘”To all the mommies like me facing complicated health histories of facing social media trolls for how you’re raising your child, I would say… keep on being you! We all must make decisions that are best for our families, and it is truly no one else’s business if it doesn’t affect them! Raise your child surrounded by love and with happiness and that baby will be amazing.”
We thank Meghan for her courage to speak up about the issue many others are facing and to support their choices. You are truly and exceptional woman and a mother.
The Greatest Showman is getting a new remix album where world famous artists are joining forces to give their impact on the way these iconic songs sound. The release date is known to be 16th November and fans around the world are looking forward to listening to the songs performed by big names such as Kelly Clarkson, James Arthur, Anne-Marie, Zac Brown Band, Years & Years and others.
So, can this get any better? Having your favorite musicians performing a whole heap of great songs.
We guess the biggest surprise is the singing debut of young and exceptionally talented Willow Sage Hart who will be performing ‘A Millon Dreams’ and ‘A Million Dreams (Reprise)’ with her mother Pink.
We believe Atlantic Records are doing one hell of a job having this mother-daughter duo having their share in the iconic album. Listening the two perform side by side is so deep that is feels unreal. The reimagining of the songs is a real treat for the die-hard fans of modern musicals.
Pink and her daughter sing the most adorable covers of ‘A Million Dreams’ from The Greatest Showman
Before the album drops, Atlantic Records will also release two additional tracks. The next one being Panic! At The Disco’s rendition of ‘The Greatest Show’ on the 2nd of November. And then Kelly Clarkson’s take on ‘Never Enough’ on the 9th of November.
For those who heaven’t heard of The Greatest Showman musical (though we believe there aren’t any who didn’t see it) it is a film inspired by the story of P. T. Barnum’s creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus (1871–2017) and the lives of its star attractions.
Directed by Michael Gracey, starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and the Disney star Zendaya and Keala Settle who sang the breakthrough song of the musical, ‘This Is Me’, the movie became a box office smash and was an Oscar nominee for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song).
But knowing Pink and her daughter are part of it, we really can’t wait for the whole album to be released. Their singing is the most beautiful thing we’ve seen.
People are thanking Pink for her legacy for the beautiful girl resembles her mother in every aspect and we are so happy because Pink is a very special singer and a woman.
This might be the most emotional and surpassing performance of a patriotic song we’ve ever heard. The piece “Coming Home” by The Soldiers will make you better understand what it means to be in the army and how these people feel when the time comes for them to return to their loved ones, because sadly, some of them never get home. We must never forget those who gave their lives for the safety of their people and their country. These heroes live in us forever. We salute their courage and these brave men will always have our deepest respect.
The song is a perfect blending of five incredible voices of real soldiers who fought for their country. The emotions are even stronger because the video below shows three serving soldiers in the British Army joining forces in voice with US Soldiers. The song is dedicated to all service personnel who serve us all with pride around the world.
Once you listen to this amazing song, you won’t be able to hold back your tears, especially if you know someone who serves in the military. These people don’t have it easy. Being away from everyone they love must be really tough. We do respect their dedication but do you believe soldiers are appreciated as much as they deserve?
Below is the video. Share this as a tribute to those who lost their lives for the well-being of the nation. May God bless you.
Marissa Urban is a young girl who suffers from multiple conditions. She was born with an inoperable cyst on her brain and unfortunately she is now bed-bound because of a severe case of scoliosis and cerebral palsy. But despite her conditions she tries to enjoy the little things in life such as going to the concerts of her favorite musician Keith Urban. This number one fan was feeling devastated and disappointed that she had to miss Keith’s concert in Ohio, but never in her wildest dreams could she imagine that her idol would come to her instead.
Keith not only is one of our favorite guys because of his music that we love, but also because he has a heart of gold and really cares about his fans. The moment he heard about Marissa and how she couldn’t attend his concert he headed to the hospital to give her a special performance. Needless to say, this girl was over the moon.
He was singing especially for her staying by her side, and it’s incredible to watch.
Marissa is currently staying in a hospice care at Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital. Knowing how much attending that concert would mean to her, the nurses used social media to tell Keith Urban that his biggest fan couldn’t make it to his concert because she was too ill to go.
Even though the doctors who treat her weren’t optimistic about her condition, they are stunned by her willingness to fight for her life.
‘She stayed in the hospital five and a half months and when we took her home, the doctors said, ‘Go home and enjoy her for possibly a year. That might be the longest you have her.’
Keith and his music are helping this 25-year-old lady to go forward and not to give up.
Marissa English has been collecting memorabilia from other concerts she’s been to and so missing this gig felt like a huge disappointment.
‘She has a T-shirt that we put on a pillow that’s beside her all the time. It’s actually cute because she’ll pick up the pillow and hug it and kiss it (and) … she’ll point at it and say ‘Mr. Hottie.’
By coming to the hospital Keith made Marissa’s dream come true. The moment he starts singing is so touching that we can’t hold back our tears. He is indeed a very special person that deserves our respect.
Take a look at the emotional video below and share it with your friends.
