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12/10/2024

"So, I was just at Walmart, buying school supplies for my kids, when this man started asking me questions (like why are you buying 150 notebooks).
I explained that I teach science and it wasn't worth the hassle of trying to get kids to bring their own notebooks, and that it takes away from time I could be teaching them. He then proceeded to pay my entire cart of classroom supplies.
I started crying and hugged him and asked for a picture. His son was watching the whole thing too. There are some really good people in this world."
Credit: BrinaBri via Reddit

12/09/2024

I accidentally sent a message about Mark and Lindsey having a baby to a number that I thought was someone else’s, but it turned out to be Mr. Dennis Williams! He and his brother came by to visit us and brought a gift for the baby. What a blessing these two were to our family! They were so sweet and kind to do that. You guys are awesome, and thank you for being so generous to someone you didn’t even know. I’m sending lots of blessings your way! I think his brother's name is Derrius Williams. Cason Knox, Lindsey, and Mark Lashley all appreciate it. Please feel free to share this with anyone, so hopefully these guys will see it. If only everyone had such a big heart!
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12/09/2024

Hudson police officers were responding to a call on the 100 block of Cedar St. when a 7-year-old girl came up to them asking for help with her bike.

The officers did their best to fix it, but they realized it was just a temporary solution and that the little girl really needed a new bike. They also learned that her birthday is on September 9th.

Thanks to the help of an anonymous donor, the officers were able to surprise her with a brand-new bike on Friday night!

A huge thank you to our officers and the generous donor for making this birthday wish come true.

This is a wonderful example of kindness, community policing, and service that truly reflects the spirit of the Hudson police department and the caring individuals in our community who saw a need and stepped up to help.
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/09/2024

This is my client. He had a bit of a rough patch in the past and ended up spending some time in jail, which meant he had to give up custody of his child. After that experience, he really wanted to work at Sports Authority. He filled out the application and shared his past with them, but he figured he wouldn’t get the job, so he went with his mom to apply at Burger King, thinking he might have better luck there.

While he was walking through the Burger King parking lot, Sports Authority called his mom’s cell (since he didn’t have one) and asked him to come in for an interview. They ended up hiring him, and because of his smarts and strong work ethic, his manager encouraged him to go to college. So he did, earning his AA, then his bachelor’s degree, and eventually went to law school and passed the bar.

Today, I drove to Palm Beach to share the exciting news that he’s been admitted to the Florida Bar!
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12/09/2024

A bus driver stated, "Well, interesting evening route. While driving to school I see this dog I know where he lives but is 5 miles from home 🏡. I know all the dogs in the housing units.( and toss treats) I'm the dog 🐕whisperer ....pulled over told him come on get on I'll take you home...He jumped on and rest is history." ❤️
Credit goes to the respective owner.

12/09/2024

This situation deeply moved me.

Fourteen-year-old Adam Nixon has been mowing the lawn of his neighbor, Pamela LaFontaine, a registered nurse who has been tirelessly working for the past six months. He performs this act of kindness every two weeks, without any request or compensation. Pam was unaware of who was assisting her until another neighbor shared a photo of Adam's generous gesture on social media.

via Carolina Bulletin 2.0.

12/09/2024

I’ve lived in the same home 29 years
As a widow the house seemed empty when my pet of 16 years passed away
I rescued “my girls” from the shelter I volunteer at they were transferred from a place that was going to put them down- no one would adopt them together
They were a year old - their whole young life in a box. Now they can feel the wind and sun : watch all the neighborhood wildlife
They are the best companions- fill my house with joy
Credit: Duane perkinson

12/09/2024

Tanya Stamos, a traveler on United Airlines, recently recounted a touching incident involving the pilot's unanticipated gesture of generosity. The flight was rerouted due to a medical emergency, resulting in all passengers waiting for several hours at an airport in New Mexico. At one point, Tanya observed the pilot arranging for the delivery of 30 pizzas to the gate. He personally served slices to all 150 passengers before taking any for himself. Officials from United Airlines remarked, "We appreciate our pilots who go the extra mile for our customers during unforeseen circumstances." ❤️
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12/09/2024

Adam, a Canadian man who has been sleeping on the streets of Edmonton, Alberta, first found the piece of art while he was dumpster diving.

He had uncovered a rare and authenticated frame from Disney’s animated film Bambi. After uncovering the illustration, he sold it to Alex Archbold at Commodity Inc. for $20.

It seems that neither Archbold, nor Adam, knew exactly what they had found until the artwork later sold on eBay for $3,700. Instead of keeping the earnings for himself, however, Archbold decided to track down the homeless man and split the earnings. Archbold then embarked on a 3-week search to find Adam, but had no luck.

“Getting him the money was difficult because he has no home and no phone number,” Archbold told CBC. “I took it upon myself to drive around town for a period of two weeks every single morning before work to try and find him. I found two of his friends; they told me that when they saw him next they would tell him to come in. And sure enough, he walked in my door.”

Finally, Adam returned to the shop so he could sell another trinket. Archbold then reminded him of the piece he had previously brought in, and presented the homeless man with a manila envelope filled with $1,600 in cash, plus an extra $100.

Adam, who has been living on the streets for over 3 years, is currently staying in a motel until he can make his way home to London, Ontario so he can reunite with his mother and 4 children. As a means of helping his new friend, Archbold set up a GoFundMe page for Adam; and it has already exceeded its $10,000 goal.
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12/08/2024

Meet Madam Jeanne Louise Calment, who had the longest confirmed human lifespan: 122 years, 164 days. Apparently, fate strongly approved of the way she lived her life. She was born in Arles, France, on February 21, 1875. The Eiffel Tower was built when she was 14 years old. It was at this time she met Vincent van Gogh. "He was dirty, badly dressed, and disagreeable," she recalled in an interview given in 1988.
When she was 85, she took up fencing, and still rode her bike when she reached 100. At the age of 114, she starred in a film about her life, at age 115 she had an operation on her hip, and at age 117 she gave up smoking, having started at the age of 21 in 1896. She didn't give it up for health reasons; her reason was that she didn't like having to ask someone to help her light a cigarette once she was nearly blind.
In 1965, Jeanne was 90 years old and had no heirs. She signed a deal to sell her apartment to a 47-year-old lawyer called André-François Raffray. He agreed to pay her a monthly sum of 2,500 francs on the condition he would inherit her apartment after she died. However, Raffray not only ended up paying Jeanne for 30 years, but then died before she did at the age of 77. His widow was legally obliged to continue paying Madam Calment until the end of her days.
Jeanne retained sharp mental faculties. When she was asked on her 120th birthday what kind of future she expected to have. Her reply, "A very short one."
Here are the Rules of Life from Jeanne Louise Calment:
"I'm in love with wine."
"All babies are beautiful."
"I think I will die of laughter."
"I've been forgotten by our Good Lord."
"I've got only one wrinkle, and I'm sitting on it."
"I never wear mascara; I laugh until I cry often."
"If you can't change something, don't worry about it."
"Always keep your smile. That's how I explain my long life."
"I see badly, I hear badly, and I feel bad, but everything's fine."
"I have a huge desire to live and a big appetite, especially for sweets."
"I have legs of iron, but to tell you the truth, they're starting to rust and buckle a bit."
"I took pleasure when I could. I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I'm very lucky."
“Being young is a state of mind, it doesn’t depend on one’s body. I’m actually still a young girl, it's just that I haven't looked so good for the past 70 years."
At the end of one interview, the journalist said, "Madame, I hope we will meet again sometime next year." To which Jeanne replied, "Why not? You're not that old; you'll still be here!”
The image with the wings is a piece of art by
L. Lichtenfells

12/08/2024

"Yesterday, we got some snow in Wyoming. When I woke up for work, I remembered I forgot to lift my wipers to keep them from freezing. Feeling a bit silly, I bundled up and went to start my car to let it warm up. To my surprise, one of my neighbors not only lifted their wipers but did everyone else's too! It’s the little acts of kindness that really make a difference."
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12/08/2024

"Yesterday one of my friends, while we were talking, saw this boy coming back from school with no shoes, he said to me 'let's buy him school shoes.' So I chased after this boy that I don't know who then looked at me like he was in trouble. He didn't believe me when I told him we wanted to buy him the shoes. I told him to wait for me by the store while I got money. I told him to choose the shoes and my friend met me inside who actually then insisted that he would pay for them. Watching that boy reminded me of my childhood when I didn't have school shoes and was about to get kicked out of school. It's amazing how something as small as shoes can make a difference in your education."
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12/08/2024

I was shopping at the Golden Eagle convenience store in Gilpin Court when Officer Saunders from the Richmond police department came in for his usual evening visit. After a little while, I noticed a grandmother walk in with her four grandkids. The boys were super excited to see the officer and quickly gathered around him. He chatted with them for a bit before they ran off to grab some chips. One of the boys made his way back to Officer Saunders and gave him a big hug while saying, "thank you" — it really warmed my heart. The other kids also came back to shake his hand and shared how they wanted to be police officers when they grew up.

A few minutes later, Officer Saunders left the store but came right back with gifts for each child. He handed out police-themed matchbox cars and Legos. The kids were so grateful and thrilled to receive the gifts, especially since they came from a real police officer. He stuck around to chat with them for a little longer before he had to head off for duty.

It’s really nice to see that, despite everything going on in the world, there are officers who genuinely care about their community and its people. He didn’t have to do that, but you could tell he was just as excited as the kids. The hug he got really seemed to touch him, and I could see it in his eyes.
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12/08/2024

"Last night, we had quite an interesting 'guest' at our patio door. After supper, a cute little beagle appeared and was whimpering and pawing for us to let her in. She had a collar with a red tag hanging off of it. I told Bob we HAD to let this dog in. It was 4° and -12° wind chill factor!
I noticed the tag said to call 1-800-PETLINK. They connected me to the owner who recently moved to High Hill, MO. High Hill is 43 miles from us! She said the dog's name is Penny.
The owner was OVERJOYED and left work immediately (she is a nurse) to pick her up. Penny had been missing since Thursday at 1 p.m. We all have no idea how she got from High Hill to here.
Penny was shivering uncontrollably and had two icicles hanging from her mouth. I think she would have frozen to death if we had not rescued her. I cut up half a pork chop, combined it with mashed potatoes, and poured a little milk over that. She scarfed it right down. I gave her water, too. I put a bath towel in the dryer to warm and wrapped her up after she ate. I held her and she fell asleep and snored. She was exhausted! She was the sweetest little dog!
Even after the owner arrived, Penny came over to me. I think she was telling me 'thank you.' The owner reports Penny has BIG feelings. The owner said she has twin 3-year-old boys and they will be very happy to see her. They have another dog, Daisy, who has been crying /missing Penny.
What an incredibly happy ending to a miraculous story! It was fun being a foster dog Mom for a couple hours! Daisy is no longer depressed and is eating again.
This morning it is -1° with a -19° wind chill factor. I'm thankful Penny is home and warm with her family!"
Credit to the rightful owner~ ( Respect 🫡 )

12/08/2024

Whenever people see Bella with me, they usually ask if that's a cat hanging out the window like a dog. I just chuckle and say, "No way, you're just seeing things!" 😆 🤣 😂 Bella has been my loyal companion since she was just a little kitten. I couldn't stand leaving her home alone, so I brought her along to places like Walmart, BJs, and Petsmart in her carrier, and she loved every moment of it! Now, she's my official riding buddy, all buckled up with her harness and leash, keeping her safe and sound during our fun adventures.
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/08/2024

My son is in kindergarten, and this morning he asked if he could have a homemade Lunchable. Of course, I said yes!

I got creative and used a little NyQuil cup to cut circles out of honey ham slices and Kraft singles (his favorite), paired them with some Ritz crackers, and packed it all in a little container. Quick, easy, and good to go!

As he was putting on his shoes in the other room, he suddenly yelled, “Moooom, don’t forget that Lunchables come with a piece of candy!”

Kids always know the important details, don’t they? 😂💕

(Credit to the original author—shared with respect 🫡)

12/07/2024

I had an incredible experience with Santa at the RiverTown Crossings Mall, and I just have to share it with you!

My child is truly amazing! He has his quirks that can drive me a little crazy, but he is just fantastic! The other day, he went to see Santa with his cousins. He shared his thoughts with the jolly old man and then walked away. While Aunt Brittany was waiting for the pictures to print, he decided to go back to Santa because he wanted to tell him that he has Autism. He was flapping his hands, all excited to share that with Santa.

Santa welcomed him over and took his hands, gently rubbing them to help calm him down. He asked my son if having Autism bothered him, and my son said yes, sometimes. Then Santa reassured him that it shouldn’t bother him to be who he is. My son opened up about sometimes getting in trouble at school and how it can be tough for people to understand that he has Autism and isn’t just being naughty. Santa told him not to worry and that he has been a really good boy just being himself. They chatted for about five minutes, and Santa was so attentive, really listening to him. It just warms this momma's heart! My child is a wonderful advocate for himself, but this day felt special. He really opened up to Santa and felt accepted. He wasn’t treated like a science experiment, which sometimes happens when people find out he’s autistic. He was just Landon, sitting with Santa and hearing that it’s perfectly fine to be himself. I always tell him how special he is and that I love him just the way he is, but it’s so nice to hear it from others too. It’s great for him to be reminded that it's okay to be who he is.

We’ve met so many amazing people on our Autism journey, but this experience topped them all.

Big shout out to the Santa at the RiverTown Crossings Mall! You are truly AMAZING!
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/07/2024

A gentleman at Wyoming Coles recently assisted a woman by covering her grocery expenses after her card was repeatedly declined. He generously offered to pay her $44 bill while accompanied by his two children.

Credit: via Twitter

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