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Yesterday Baby Gurl calls dad crying - she left her wallet on the busšŸ˜³ We're all upset and she naively asks if she'll ge...
12/25/2024

Yesterday Baby Gurl calls dad crying - she left her wallet on the busšŸ˜³ We're all upset and she naively asks if she'll get it back. Not wanting to crush her spirit anymore-I admitted it was highly unlikely. Get home and there is a young man banging on my door, stirring up the babies... ? Can I help you? He responds he's looking for AK.? So who are you? He begins-i found her wallet on the bus and wanted to return it. Everything is still in it, even the money. It happened to me a few weeks ago and I know how bad it feels. Dad took money out of his pocket and gave him what he had. I couldn't let him go, we talked, he touched my heart some more so I reached into her wallet and gave him the $20 that was sitting therešŸ˜œ Turns out young Baxter is 19, goes to school in NY AND is the son of a co-worker(small world)... This gesture has doused my cynicism and restored my faith. Mr&Mrs Charles Perkins you should be proud AND he has become an honorary member of our fam šŸ˜
Credit: Stephanie Robertson-King

I stood in my bedroom doing my makeup when I heard my parents across the hall in the bathroom. My father was groaning in...
12/25/2024

I stood in my bedroom doing my makeup when I heard my parents across the hall in the bathroom. My father was groaning in immense pain and luckily my mother was there to help him. I was a self-absorbed twenty-something at the timeā€”bouncing back and forth between two men like a rubber ball. But this moment between my parents struck me.
My father moaned. ā€œItā€™s okay, Chris,ā€ my mother said to him. ā€œIā€™m here.ā€
That was the start of my fatherā€™s painful side effects from his prostate cancer years priorā€”something that would only get worse with time.
As I leaned toward the mirror, slipping mascara onto my lashes, I heard more grumbling from my father. I froze. I was stuck in their moment with no place to go. I heard a clank in the bathroom. A mess was made out of my fatherā€™s control. My mother would be the one to clean it up. ā€œIā€™m so sorry,ā€ my dad said.
ā€œItā€™s okay, Chris,ā€ my mom said. ā€œIā€™m here.ā€
After I was done with my makeup, I sat on my bed with the door cracked open. While I was nervous about my dadā€™s health, tears fell onto my jeans because I finally realized somethingā€”THIS is marriage.
Marriage isnā€™t found at the big wedding, the trendy date nights, or even hours spent together on the couch watching Netflix. Marriage is found in the darknessā€”with one spouse helping the other during a time that would be humiliating to share with anyone else.
As young girls and boys, we watch movies and read stories about happy endings, blissful beginnings, and comedic in-betweens. But true romance is found when two people need each other, are vulnerable with one another, and can wholeheartedly depend on one another during the darkest times in life.
I sat on my bed, and at that moment, I decided to stop bouncing. I wanted my future to look like my parentsā€™ā€”imperfect but beautiful. My parentsā€™ marriage and my marriage have been full of dips and peaks, but witnessing the true love in their moment will forever keep reminding me that marriage is found in the toughest spots in lifeā€”even the bathroom.
Credit: Angela Anagnost-Repke, Writer

To the family in the red SUV at Meyers today!Yes I am a rough-looking un groomed guy with motorcycles and I am a dirty m...
12/25/2024

To the family in the red SUV at Meyers today!
Yes I am a rough-looking un groomed guy with motorcycles and I am a dirty mechanic, I am loud, I swear and I look like I would eat your soul if you stare at me wrong.
What you don't know is that I have been happily married for 14 years, my grandbabies call me papaw and love sitting on my motorcycle, my kids call me daddy, and my mother is proud of me and tells everyone how lucky she is to have such a wonderful son, my nieces, and nephews are always happy to see there uncle Doug, when my daughter had meningitis I cried more than she did. I read books, I help people, I go out of my way to thank war veterans and I even cried at Armageddon.....
So next time I smile and say hi to your little girl and you grab her and tell her "No no dear we don't talk to dirty bikers" Remember that even tho you hurt my feelings this "dirty bikerā€ would be the first person to run into your burning house to save your little girls gold fish so she wouldn't be sad!!!!
Credit: Luc Perreault

This fine young man came into my life 5 years ago. He Walked up behind me with a hair cut that was 5 months past due and...
12/25/2024

This fine young man came into my life 5 years ago. He Walked up behind me with a hair cut that was 5 months past due and a big hole in his shirt and one sock on his foot. He tugged on the back of my shirt and said, sir can you teach me how to play football. I responded- son I teach a lot more then just how to play football. His response was OK. I then said son where is your mom and dad at football isn't cheap? He responded My mom died and I don't know where dad is, but my Auntie takes care of me. God spoke to me that second and told me to take care of him in every way. God said to me "be a Shepard". Not knowing that day The lord gave me another son who would change me and him for ever. I have never been more proud to sit at a 8th grade promotion as I was today. I reflected on the four national titles and all the state championships we won together. But I reflected most on how Jesus dropped him into my life like a stork from the sky and how far he has come since that day. God gave him the best Aunt you can ever ask for. I Love you Marquise! And the Lord gave us 4 more years of HS football together.
Credit: Doug Provenzano

"I just went to buy a Samsung washer and dryer from a guy, and he was asking $500. I told him I just had a kid and if he...
12/25/2024

"I just went to buy a Samsung washer and dryer from a guy, and he was asking $500. I told him I just had a kid and if he could take $400, Iā€™d be really grateful. I got home, hooked everything up, and everything worked great. I opened up the dryer to check the lint filter and I was shocked my $400 was sitting in there. I got a message from him saying, 'Check the dryer. A gift for the new baby.' Man, words can't describe how grateful I am right now. šŸ„ŗ I feel so blessed; I felt I had to share. Big shout out to David! Thank you so much!"
Credit: Chris Blaze

Yesterday, SGT McCoy met a man by the name of Dan Williams, age:57, sitting in front of Wendyā€™s in Horn Lake. He was dow...
12/25/2024

Yesterday, SGT McCoy met a man by the name of Dan Williams, age:57, sitting in front of Wendyā€™s in Horn Lake. He was down on his luck and was hungry. SGT McCoy walked him inside and offered to buy the man lunch. The Wendyā€™s Management would not let the deputy pay, because they covered Mr. Williamsā€™ meal instead!
SGT McCoy sat down and ate lunch with Mr. Williams. He found out that Mr. Williams had no money or phone and has been catching rides from Ohio in an attempt to get down to Monroe, Louisiana to be with family.
SGT McCoy could tell that Mr. Williams had a good heart and wanted to help him, so he got with Deputies Brea, Garrett, and Andrews. They all pulled money out of their own pockets and pitched in to buy Mr. Williams an $89.00 Greyhound bus ticket to get home, along with an additional $60.00 for some food and necessities. SGT McCoy later said that Mr. Williams broke down and cried as he was dropping him off at the bus station in Memphis, TN. Mr. Williams looked over to SGT McCoy and told him, ā€œOut of all of the people that reached out to help me in my time of need, it was the cops. Thank you!!ā€
This is not a one time incidentā€¦.These random acts of kindness happen everyday across this county and our nation with law enforcement officers reaching out to help those in need, but most of these good deeds go unnoticed because thatā€™s our job and thatā€™s what we do. We are proud to protect and serve you!
Credit: DeSoto County Sheriff's Department

To the Cedar Rapids Police Officer who directs traffic every morning by Prairie. You are awesome. I drive by everyday to...
12/24/2024

To the Cedar Rapids Police Officer who directs traffic every morning by Prairie. You are awesome. I drive by everyday to take my girls to in-home daycare right down the road. My little girls look forward to seeing you everyday to see what outfit/costume you have on! I could just take the interstate to get there, but I always make sure to take that same road everyday, just so we can see you and help put a smile on their faces. It's people like you that help make a difference in a child's life, even if it's just for those short few seconds. It's little things like that, that do not go unnoticed. So thank you. Thank you for being such a great role model, positive influence and for the dedication you give every single day serving and protecting others! You truly are one of a kind!
Credit: Renee Nicole ( respect šŸ«”)

"I went to Kroger tonight wearing one of my husband's sweatshirts. I got in line to check out and the man in front of me...
12/24/2024

"I went to Kroger tonight wearing one of my husband's sweatshirts. I got in line to check out and the man in front of me asked if the sweatshirt was mine. I said 'oh no, it's my husband's.' It caught me pretty off guard, to say the least. He then asked if Austin was with me so he could say thank you and I just said 'thank you, but unfortunately, he's deployed right now.' The man then, without hesitation started putting my groceries up on the belt with his and told me he was paying for my groceries tonight. I was speechless. The only thing I could get out was, 'oh my gosh, are you sure, thank you so much' almost a dozen times. He said, 'that place over there almost took me away from my wife and my four kids. Promise you'll stay true and honest to him while he's gone and love him like you've never loved him before when he gets home.' I'm still in shock over an hour later. There's still so much good in the world and we need to start focusing on that rather than focusing on all the bad."
Credit: Casey Carpenter

I stopped at Chick-fil-A for dinner tonight and walked in the door the same time as this police officer and this man did...
12/24/2024

I stopped at Chick-fil-A for dinner tonight and walked in the door the same time as this police officer and this man did.. they came walking in from another parking lot and the man (who appeared to be dirty.. Iā€™m not sure if he was homeless and I donā€™t think itā€™s my place to say so) was carrying a bag with a Nike tennis shoe box in it.
I donā€™t know if there were new tennis shoes in that bag and I donā€™t know where they came from but I was listening to their conversation and the police officer proceeded to tell the man ā€œget whatever youā€™d likeā€ and reached into his own pocket (as you can see here) to buy this man some food.
It would be ignorant of me to say ā€œI feel likeā€ here because itā€™s a very well known fact that there is a stigma about being a police officer. I hear the word ā€œpigsā€ far too often and thatā€™s unacceptable in my mind. I do understand that there are a few bad eggs out there who take things too far, but today I witnessed an extreme act of kindness between two random strangers.
I think itā€™s impossible to turn on the news today and to not have your mind filled with fear and negativity, but let this be a reminder that there are good people in this world.. ones who do good things and ones who love and serve their community well.
Credit: Madison Price

"This might just look like a picture of my partner playing his video game, but really itā€™s the man that I love finding h...
12/24/2024

"This might just look like a picture of my partner playing his video game, but really itā€™s the man that I love finding his peace at home.
I hear so many women complain about their loved one playing video games. To me, I see peace. I see the father of my child at home, SAFE and content.
I see a hardworking man clearing his thoughts and doing something to escape the daily war he has within himself and his surrounding situations.
Some may not take my advice.. but if your partner works, provides, and stays off the streets, I highly suggest you encourage him to find his peace within the walls that you live in.
Iā€™ll sit here for hours and have conversation with him while he plays his video game as long as heā€™s SAFE and at peace within himself. As long as he nourishes our family, I will continue to nourish our home and his peace."
Credit: Hannah Rimka

A lot of grade-school aged kids may have stayed away from my sister Mary or thought she was weird because she has Downs ...
12/24/2024

A lot of grade-school aged kids may have stayed away from my sister Mary or thought she was weird because she has Downs Syndrome. But not Ben. He always looked out for her, always made sure to pick her on his team at recess and even made a promise to her in 4th grade to take her to the prom someday. 7 years later, he made good on that promise and in the process put a smile on Mary's face & restored my faith in humanity. Have a great time at the prom you two!
Credit: Tom Lapkowicz

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There is a little coffee shop, where two people arrive and approach the counter.ā€œFive coffees, please. Two for us and th...
12/24/2024

There is a little coffee shop, where two people arrive and approach the counter.
ā€œFive coffees, please. Two for us and three hanging.ā€
They paid, they took their two coffees and left.
I asked the waiter. "Whatā€™s this about hanging coffees?"
ā€œWait and you'll see."
Some more people came in.
Two girls asked for a coffee each, they paid & left.
The following order was for seven coffees and it was made by three women - ā€˜three for them and four hanging coffees.ā€™
I was left wondering...what is the meaning of the hanging coffees, they leave.
Then, a man dressed in worn clothes, who looks like he might be homeless, arrives at the counter and asks sincerely...
ā€œDo you have a coffee hanging?"
ā€œYes, we do, sir.ā€
They serve him a coffee. I got my answer.
People pay in advance for a coffee that will be served to whoever can't afford a hot drink.
This tradition started in Naples.
Amazingly, it has spread throughout the worldā€™s cities and towns.
Itā€™s also possible to order not only "hanging coffees" but also a sandwich or a full low-cost meal.
Wouldnā€™t it be great if we could all start doing this in the cities and towns where we live?
Small kindnesses like this can impact so many lives, in ways we could never imagine.
Maybe we should all try it. šŸ¤—ā¤ļø

I was at Walmart tonight & I saw this man w/ a cart full of stuffed animals. When I asked him why, my heart became full....
12/24/2024

I was at Walmart tonight & I saw this man w/ a cart full of stuffed animals. When I asked him why, my heart became full. He told me that every year he dresses up as Santa & walks the halls of the childrenā€™s ER & delivers one to each child. This man deserves to be recognized.
Credit: erica_lee123 ( respect šŸ«”)

Brittany McKee a registered nurse was shopping with her husband at a Georgia Walmart when she observed a woman become su...
12/23/2024

Brittany McKee a registered nurse was shopping with her husband at a Georgia Walmart when she observed a woman become suddenly ill, and dropped to the floor. So she ran over to help her.
A Walmart employee, identified only as Jason, spotted the woman and quickly realized she was in a bad way. So he ran over to her. Then, he sat down next to her and offered himself for her to lean on. Someone on the staff called an ambulance and someone passing by said a prayer for the woman, who was soon taken to the hospital.
Says Brittany on a post to Facebook: ā€œWhat I experienced today was love, kindness and serving. We are human beings, each and every one of us, regardless of how much pigmentation our skin has or doesnā€™t have.ā€
And that statement alone should give EVERYONE something to think about.
Photo courtesy: Brittany McKee

I had to share this so everyone could see it! I was in the Tifton, Ga Publix tonight, when I saw one of the most beautif...
12/23/2024

I had to share this so everyone could see it! I was in the Tifton, Ga Publix tonight, when I saw one of the most beautiful scenes unfold before my eyes. A young man, by the name of Roger, was helping An elderly gentleman in a motorized wheelchair; he had the man's shopping list and was helping him find his desired items. I stood there with another woman who had witnessed all of this and couldn't hide the immense gratitude I had for that young man, Roger, as I teared up. She said she was coming in when the elderly gentleman stopped the young man, that was hard at work and asked, 'Are you busy?' And Roger smiled politely and replied, 'No sir, how can I help you?' The elderly man then asked him for his help because he knew it would take him all night to find what he needed and manage to get the items in his cart if he tried to do it alone.
Roger, without hesitating, told him he would be happy to help. There was no agitation in his tone for being interrupted. There was no rush to his walk to make the man feel like he was a burden. He made that man feel important. He was listening to the man talk and made sure to be attentive and answered with respect and manners. As Roger passed me in the aisle, he greeted me with a smile and asked me how my evening was going and proceeded to help the man. It is so rare to see such a young person have such respect for his elders. I had tears knowing that the elderly gentleman was probably happy to have someone help him AND to listen to him. You don't get this kind of service at just any grocery store but Publix, specifically the Publix in Tifton, Ga. This young man's act of kindness meant so much to me and I am sure it meant so much to the gentleman he helped.
Credit: Jennifer Christopher Coker

"I had to post this moment I captured this afternoon, hope you enjoy it. I stopped by Dollar Tree off Lakeland this afte...
12/23/2024

"I had to post this moment I captured this afternoon, hope you enjoy it. I stopped by Dollar Tree off Lakeland this afternoon to pick up wrapping paper, and I couldn't help but be drawn to this. This older gentleman very softly said to the lady in the photo, "Mam, would you mind helping me out with something?" As she nodded, "Yes, of course, what do you need?" "I need help picking out a birthday card." "Who is it for?", she asked. This is where I started to sniffle.
"It's for me, if I wake up tomorrow, I'll be 85." "My wife wanted to get me something, but she's very sick and cannot leave the house, and I want her to know I got a birthday card from her." He continued on to tell stories of how they've been married since they were teenagers, had children, and how she was there for him while he served in the military. It was the picture of love you only read about. I felt so privileged to get to hear this conversation. Melted my heart. Hope you all enjoy."
Credit: Louisa Lenore McKinney

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