Stories to make you feel better.
Growing old entails many challenges, including losing a spouse, developing aging-related illnesses, and experiencing social isolation. This grandma in Florida had one less thing to worry about – living alone. That’s because her grandson, Matthew Stewart, had arranged for her to live with him in his new home. That means Grandma Bobbe, 87, whom Matthew
March 9, 2020—it was Monday when Cami Neidigh received a call from the Washington State Hospital where Geneva Wood, her 90-year-old mother, was admitted while recovering from COVID-19. Wood refused the use of a ventilator. The phone call told her that her mom has a high chance of dying within 24 hours. Cami and her
At 93 years old, Olive Veronesi of Seminole, Pennsylvania, is strictly following quarantine protocols to avoid catching the coronavirus. Staying home all day was no problem for her, except for one little thing: she can’t stock up on her beer supply, and it’s already running low. Yes, this nonagenarian is a big lover of the
Ever since the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) emerged, it seems like there is nothing but negative news everywhere we look. Our televisions, radios, and social media feeds are full of disheartening updates about the situation in the country and other parts of the world. Sometimes, we can’t help but wish that this virus was just
A new “lab” story of two animals has been cheering people up these days despite all the dreadful happenings around the world. Just like humans, animals also develop beautiful and inspiring friendships. One great example of this is the friendship of Paxton, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever and a days-old stray kitten, Polly. Apart from being
It’s a given that pets are good for people. At the very least, they bring a smile to your face. At the most, they can give you the greatest comfort at the most trying time in your life. Times have become particularly tough for Bob Wright, a retired veterinarian, due to Alzheimer’s. But these days
Sylvester Stallone has always sported his signature dark-colored tresses, but the actor recently decided to ditch this look by showing off his natural hair color! In a 5-second clip that he shared on Instagram, the Hollywood A-lister can be seen revealing a full head of silver hair to his 11.8 million followers on the popular
A 75-year-old woman from Johnson County, Iowa was honored for her incredible life work of fostering over 600 children for nearly five decades, three of whom she ended up officially adopting. In October 2019, Linda decided to stop fostering children due to health reasons. After she announced her decision, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Great customer service is more than just serving the customers and keeping them satisfied. It is also going out of your way to help customers in need, even after they have received or consumed their order. This idea of customer service was definitely in the head and heart of Chick-fil-A manager, Daryl Howard when he
When wedding arrangements are made, the flower girl role is typically assigned to little children. While that is the norm, a couple who recently got married chose to take a different route – by asking their four grandmothers to walk as flower girls at their wedding! Thus, they have the cutest wedding photo book ever!
A crane operator gained something unexpected from working on a work site – a new friend. It all began when Shawn Beveridge, a crane operator, kept noticing a man on a wheelchair sitting outside a nursing home across the construction site where he was working. The man seemed captivated by what he was seeing and
While all mothers and fathers need love and attention from their children, we all know that those who need it most are elderly parents. It is during the golden years of their lives that they need our companionship the most, and it is also the best time for us to show our gratitude and repay