Raising a child is never easy, especially when you are a single mom. Natalie Crabtree of Muncie, Indiana was a single mom, taking care of her son, Rylan, alone. Natalie has been raising Rylan by herself since he was just two years old. According to Natalie, it breaks her heart whenever she sees her son …
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Happiness is something every person desires to have. Why do you want to get promoted? Because it will make you happy. Why do you want to win the lottery? Because it will make you rich – and thus, happy! No matter what we try to achieve, one thing’s for sure – it’s connected to our …
When you ask children about what they want, their answers are usually predictable: things like toys, computer games, and gadgets are just some of the typical stuff children want to have. But for the little girl Shailee, she wants something else – she just wants to be adopted. Jeremiah and Jessica Frank from Arizona are happily …
Sometimes, going to the school can be a struggle. Trying to jot down notes, trying to understand every lesson, doing homework, and of course, passing all the exams. Going to school is challenging enough. Imagine how much more difficult would it be if you don’t have anything to wear, if you haven’t taken a bath …
When we are faced with a problem, we naturally feel down, sometimes even asking why bad things happen to us. But everything happens for a reason – we might not find out what reason that is right away, but eventually, we will. Just like what happened to Ebony Rhodes of Atlanta. Ebony is a single mother …
Usually, the idea of being in a hospital can be a dreadful thought for most people. Hospitals don’t exactly represent good times. But a couple of surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota tried to uplift patients through singing. Both Doctor Elvis Francois and Doctor William Robinson are orthopedic surgery resident at Mayo Clinic. And aside …
Dogs are one of the kindest, most loyal pets one could ever have. But for James Isaac of Wellington, New Zealand, having loyal service dog Mahe means more. Mahe provides a haven for James. James has autism and has trouble communicating. He doesn’t like human contact and can’t even make eye contact – not even …
This assisted living facility will take you back in time. Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia wherein the person’s memory gradually declines together with other cognitive skills to the point that it affects the patient’s daily life. What would generally start as short term memory loss would slowly advance to the stage where the …
Everyday, we can see many politicians giving speeches – in the news, on the web, or even on the stage for important events. Politicians discussing their plans, talking about their agendas, talking about what they have accomplished. Sometimes, not everyone pays close attention to what politicians say. But when the 16-year-old Kevin Barber from San …
Doctors, scientists, engineers, and other admirable professionals – no matter how far they’ve come, no matter how successful they are – once upon a time, they have been taught by teachers for at least once in their life. One of the most noble professions is teaching. Teachers instill knowledge, mold skill, and, well, create professionals. …
When Cara Brookins got divorced from her abusive husband, she felt that she and her kids were so disheartened that she needed something to help them recover from the trauma they went through. She said she wanted to do something big. She yearned to set a huge goal for her and her children to show …
This Czech grandma is an internet sensation because of her passion for flower painting. Many people cannot wait to retire to get some well-earned rest. Some people even want to get an early retirement. And why not? The idea of being able to finally loosen up at home doesn’t exactly sound like a bad idea. …