We take photos because we want to remember the special—and sometimes, even mundane—happenings in our lives. Graduations, birthdays, anniversaries; you name it, families surely have an album full of photos taken from these remarkable milestones. It’s no different for this family from Belfast in Northern Ireland. When Ciarán Shannon shared photos of him and his … Read more
One of the best ways to show our families how much we love them is by being their biggest cheerleaders. As a father, Chuck Yielding understands the importance of being there for your family, especially when they’re at their most vulnerable. So when he and his wife, Lori, learned that only one parent can be … Read more
Giving up one’s children for adoption is never an easy thing to do, but things don’t always turn out the way you have planned them. Kim Harris wanted nothing more that for her rather large, unconventional family to be happy, healthy and well taken care for. But after a few divorces and eight children to … Read more
The environment where children are raised primarily influences the kind of individuals they grow up to be. That’s why kids need to be brought up in a nurturing and loving home, so they can grow up to be happy and healthy people. Getting the right amount of care and attention during childhood will also help … Read more
Nothing compares to the joy that one feels after overcoming the biggest hurdle in their life. After all, life becomes more meaningful when you survive life’s challenges. For a 4-year-old girl named Lula Beth Bowden, the hardest battle she’s ever had to overcome in her young life was stage 2 cancer. After months of chemotherapy … Read more
When you ask siblings about stories from their childhood, most of them would tell you about the petty fights they had over the silliest things. But you know that behind those arguments, the love they have for each other is unparalleled, and this story about two brothers is the perfect example. As the older sibling, … Read more
A child who was put up for adoption dreams of being a part of a family. In this story, not only one child’s dream came true but that of five children. What’s more amazing is that these five kids are siblings who had been separated in foster care. The five siblings no longer have to … Read more
Just when we thought Avengers: Endgame was the last time we’d see Captain America, Chris Evans adopted the persona once again for a very special reason – to recognize a 6-year-old boy’s bravery. We may adore the superheroes we see on the silver screen, but this real-life hero trumps them all. On July 4, Bridger … Read more
A young girl who recently turned 8 didn’t want the usual ‘birthday candles type’ of celebration. Instead, she wanted something more creative – a day where she can live her mermaid dreams! Professional photographer Desirae Deal, the owner of Lamar, Arkansas-based Desirae Deal Photography, helped Aspen transform into the magical creature by doing a photo … Read more
This little girl from Phoenix, Arizona, perfectly put into words what we’re all feeling this quarantine. And every word she said was a hundred percent relatable! Like the rest of us, the coronavirus lockdown has Blake McLennan feeling blue. In a video recorded in March, the 5-year-old ranted about her frustrations over the closing of … Read more
After a successful battle with COVID-19, this Houston woman had another reason to celebrate – giving birth to her triplets at HCA Healthcare Inc. When Maggie Sillero found out she was having three babies, her reaction was of pure shock – her family never had multiples. “I really could not believe it, and I waited … Read more
An emotional student’s visit to the cemetery has moved thousands of people. This is the story behind it. When Paul Marshall, Jr. heard his name announced on graduation day, he danced across the football stadium to claim his diploma. The teenager has officially graduated from Haughton High School, and he couldn’t be prouder of himself … Read more