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“A young boy was walking alone in a parking lot in Central West Austin, Texas. Someone spotted him doing that and feared for his safety, so police on patrol in the area were alerted. Soon, Officer James Riley was approaching the young boy to find out what he was doing. The boy told the officer that he was walking to the store to get some snacks for him and his young sibling. Riley decided to give the boy a ride home. When the youngster guided the officer to his house, the officer was invited inside and informed that the family was going through some severe financial issues. He then told the children that, because of safety, they should never leave their house and walk to the store without having an adult with them. He left after that, but he did something that would help the family out. He went to the grocery store and, with his own money, bought a cart full of food. Then he delivered it to the family. The Austin Police Department posted about Officer Riley's deed on its Facebook page, saying: “He showed true heart with this act of kindness and is just one example of how our officers work to make Austin a safe community.” Said one commenter to the post: "Compassion is a beautiful gift to give. I'm sure you made a wonderful impression on those kids."

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What a kind and generous LEO.

“My precious girl and I went to breakfast this morning and after sitting down, a lady was seated at the table right next to us. She was by herself and kept looking over and smiling at us.
When our food came, I began to cut up Hayley’s pancakes when the lady leaned over and said to her, “You must have the best mom in the whole world. Never forget how amazing she is.” She then told me she had a daughter who is now 49 and lives all the way in Baltimore.

She told us her name is Mary and we gave her our names. Throughout the meal, we would have little conversations but mostly, she seemed to just be observing my relationship with my daughter and smiling at us.

When we went up front to pay for our food, Mary had already left but waiting for us was the news that she had paid for our food and left us a sweet note on the receipt.

“Thank you for sharing your mother day and daughter day with me. Mary.”

As I sat in that restaurant and began to cry, it hit me so hard how much God is aware of us.

Mary doesn’t know I’m a single mother of two. She doesn’t know how difficult this week has been for me. She doesn’t know my anxieties and insecurities and how much I pray to not feel so lonely. But God knows. And today, Mary listened to that prompting and was able to be our angel, to remind us how loved we are.

So thank you, Mary. You have made such a difference in my life with your kindness.”

Credit: Suzanne Maughan

The elderly gentleman was seated directly across from my family


The elderly gentleman was seated in the booth directly across from my family as we ate dinner Saturday night at Eat'n Park in Belle Vernon. We really didn't see him come in. But we did notice when our server, Dylan, dropped to one knee to look him eye-to-eye as he got ready to take his order. The man apologized for not hearing too well. He had forgotten to put in his hearing aids. He talked about how he lost his hearing during his time in the war. He was 91 years old with many stories to tell. Dylan patiently listened giving him his full attention.

Eventually the man apologized for talking so much. "I'm alone now," he said, "and I don't often have someone to talk to." Dylan smiled and said he enjoyed listening. He then helped him figure out what to order and left to take it to the kitchen. It was a touching site.

I wanted offer to pay for the man's dinner, but before I could flag down Dylan, a man seated at a nearby booth asked Dylan to bring him his check. "Someone's already taken care of it," Dylan smiled. I guess we weren't the only ones eavesdropping on the conversation.

After the man received his food Dylan came back to say he was on a break. He asked if he could sit with the gentleman as he ate. As we left the restaurant the two of them were conversing and many people seated nearby were smiling. It was a touching sight.

With all of the negative stories about our youth today this was a breath of fresh air. I wonder if I would have been as kind and attentive if I were the one working there. One thing's for sure, if you are ever at Eat'n Park in Belle Vernon, ask for Dylan. If he's your waiter you're certain to get great service.

Credit: Lisa Meilander

There are many good individuals out there.
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Sitting in McDonald’s carpark waiting for an appointment, a gentleman who I later found out was named Tony, approached my car window.

He asked if I knew about the state of my tyres.

I explained that I knew I needed new ones but at the moment simply couldn’t afford it.

He asked me if I would follow him to Bridgestone Pimpama across the road to see what they could do for me.

This complete stranger, Tony explained he couldn’t live with himself if he walked away from the situation knowing they were about to blow at anytime.

Tony didn’t expect anything in return, just asking that one day when I’m in the position where I’m able to help someone that I pay it forward.

535 dollars, a lot of tears on my behalf, a few hugs, three brand new tyres, a wheel alignment and the offer to fuel up my car.

Then he left.

No last name, no contact number.

Just Tony the gentle giant with his two beautiful sons teaching them a life lesson.

Tony if this ever reaches you, thank you!

Thank you for your utterly selfless act, your kind words, for restoring my faith in humanity.

From the bottom of my heart thank you!

Also a big thank you to Bridgestone tyres Pimpama for fitting me in on a fully booked out day and for the great service, you guys are champs!

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MIT at 14 years old, David Van Valen was accepted at MIT at age 13. He took 25 college courses while in high school, which he started at the old age of 10! At MIT, David majored in Math and Physics, getting degrees in both fields. He then went on to get a PhD in Applied Physics at The California Institute of Technology in 2011 and an MD at UCLA in 2013.

Shawn Sets a Challenge Before Us


“This is my friend Harold, the man in the wheelchair on the sidewalk. He stays in the nursing home across the street from where we’re building. He has two daughters and a son who haven’t seen him for the seven years he’s been in a nursing home

Since day one, Harold is there every morning at 7 a.m. He takes lunch when we do and doesn’t leave until I shut the crane down and head out. I originally thought he was just a curious old man and wanting to enjoy his days outside vs. being cooped up in his room.'

After a couple days, I myself got curious, so I walked over and introduced myself to him. We had a long conversation, two and a half hours worth. Harold is nearing the end. His heart valves are clogged and some disease has been eating at him for years. When he was able to work, he he was a crane operator. He said he enjoys seeing what he use to love to do for a living and never thought he’d be able to see or be around a crane again and let alone be so close to see one in action.

So I made Harold a deal! Harold ran cranes for over 50 years and no matter how good you think you are at something there’s always more to learn. So I told Harold every day after work I’ll sit with him for a little bit so he can critique me and judge me on how I did for that day (give him something to talk about that he enjoys) while I also get to learn from him and In return I would bring him a black coffee every morning for as long as I’m here and buy him lunch twice a week from wherever he chooses.

He didn’t skip a beat before, ‘ABSOLUTELY!’ came out of his mouth.

I’m writing this post because if I would have never walked over to him, I would have never gotten to know him. I’m thankful to have the opportunity to make this mans last days enjoyable. Filled with purpose and to be able to help smile again.

I challenge any of you to not be like I was in the beginning and don’t be afraid to make someone else’s day better. Always try to enlighten someone’s spirits. When God chooses to take this man home I’m happy knowing I’ve been placed here at this location to make his days better. I’m happy with that.

Credit: Shawn Beveridge
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What a great man Shawn is.
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He has two daughters and a son who haven’t seen him for the seven years he’s been in a nursing home.

This is beyond sad. What will God say to these three?

Texican....

Texican said:

He has two daughters and a son who haven’t seen him for the seven years he’s been in a nursing home.

This is beyond sad. What will God say to these three?

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Having been on the other end of that, I don't judge people. I was at the nursing home 4 days a week minimum, did all my Dad's errands for him, bought his groceries and anything else he wanted, and when he was still cognizant, he would tell everybody that he saw that I hadn't been to visit him in months...

“I would just like to share what I witnessed yesterday morning at Bagels N' Buns. I was waiting at the counter for an order and a homeless man asked one of the employees to please fill his half gallon, plastic milk carton with water.
The worker said “what are you going to use it for?” Now I’m jumping the gun in my head, thinking he was going to say that if he wanted it for drinking he has to buy a bottle blah blah blah… The man said “to drink”, the employee told him to “please go over to the cooler and get whatever size water he’d like.” He then filled up the milk carton as requested. The man thanked the employee for the water but said he was really hungry and could use a meal. The worker Benny said “no problem! What would you like?” The man gave him his order and he got to it with a smile on his face. I then went over to the register to ask Kathie (who is AMAZING) if I could give her money for him, to use a credit for a few meals. She replied “Janessa, that is so kind, but we feed him whenever he is hungry. He always has a meal here, when he needs.” They’ve been doing it for years!!! Another reason for me to love them over there. I was really moved by the whole situation. I felt the need to share this because when businesses give from the heart, when they are hurting the most, they deserve a shout out BIG love shout to Mike, Katie, and the whole crew at Bagels n Buns.

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Helping with a smile! Amazing person.
A Ukrainian man with Down Syndrome bakes bread to feed soldiers fighting the war.

What were your impressions of visiting Russia?
We have the saying, “If you ever lived in Russia, you don’t laugh at the circus.” I present a collection of photos of our roads so you could understand the true meaning of this expression.

Can you count all the lanes?

Bricks will do.

A river runs through it.

A utility pole and a plant.

A steeplechase

Trains have been canceled. Permanently.

This road is for tanks only.

A wooden floor solution to a pothole.

An old tire can fix a pothole, too.

After the rain, this street turns into a canal.

A roadpool.

Triple line means you can’t fly a plane over it.

A tree grows in Kostroma.

I know what you’re thinking: photoshop. In Russia we don’t need any - reality is being retouched in real time.

Right, I mean, left.

Fun in the m
ud.

A man in the sinkhole!

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Love the one with the paint strips on the dirt road.

Toddler Adopts Rescue Puppy With Similar Birth Defect
2-year-old Bentley Boyers was born with a cleft lip. As a newborn, it made simple tasks like eating a struggle. Since then, Bentley has gone through corrective surgeries to help fix the birth defect, but he still knows he’s a little different from other to

ddlers. All he needed was someone he could relate to.

Brandon and Ashley, Bentley’s parents, decided to adopt a special puppy for their son. This pup has a cleft lip just like Bentley, so it was like love at first sight.

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Does your dog ever act as if you offended him/her?
Yes.

I took her to the US from UK. She is an assistance dog, and so she travelled with me in the cabin.

After 3 hours in flight- which meant she had not peed in about 6 hours- I got help to open the disabled toilet and put out puppy pads. I brought her to them, told her the command to go, and she looked at me with an expression that was a combination of wounded and indignant. She pushed the pads against my feet with her nose, turned her head and yawned.

The Stewardess said “I think you have offended her” which is exactly what I was thinking.

My lovely dog pouted until I redeemed myself with a dog treat for her.

The look tho… it clearly said “MOTHER! I am a PROFESSIONAL and I do NOT need THESE! Just what do you think of me? I am SO displeased with you.”

She didn’t pee until 6 hours later, once we had cleared the airport and gotten to my Mom’s house. She wouldn’t go at the airport, or the car rental place.

Frank Hensley started having chest pains and he was worried he was having a heart attack, so he dialed 911. When a dispatcher answered, Frank suddenly lost his ability to talk. Fortunately, Frank's 5-year-old daughter, Savannah, was right there with him when it happened. And she calmly took her dad's phone and told dispatcher Jason Bonham what was happening. She told him her dad could not breathe and that this had never happened to him before. Jason then asked her her age and her name and she told him. Then he assured her that he was getting help to her and asked if she could unlock her front door, which she did, but before she left to do that, she made sure to tell her father, “Don't worry, Dad!” When she returned, she told Jason that he needed to come real fast, and he assured her that help would be there in just a minute. Savannah then told Jason that she was still in her jammies and she would have to go get dressed. But Jason convinced the young girl that it was ok, and that she should really stay there with her dad. Savannah said that she would. Jason told the young girl that she needed to make sure that her dad stayed awake, and she told him she would. Then, Savannah immediately started talking to Jason about her dog, saying he was really small and friendly and that he “kind of” barks. Jason told her that a dog that kinda barks is alright... He then asked if her dad was still Ok, and she said, “Yeah, so far so good.” And told her dad to stay calm. A few seconds later, EMTs were in the house and working on Savannah's dad, and he recovered. Jason was extremely impressed at how little Savannah handled the situation with her dad, saying: “Most people, when you talk with them, they’re so hysterical. Every time I’ve listened to (the recorded emergency call), it’s amazing. She’s just a little person.” And a very smart one, at that.


What a smart young girl.

Rescue dog barks five hours to save her 92-year-old owner
After a senior woman showed her but kindness and offered her a home, this rescue Chihuahua finds the perfect way to repay the debt – saving her life. The tiny dog is being hailed as a hero, after saving her 92-year-old owner by barking for nearly five hours.

Ever since they first met, Marie Alexander, a senior from Inverness, Florida, and Sassy, a rescued dog, shared a very special bond. They soon became inseparable and comforted each other in the most charming of ways. But the tiny dog proved to be more than just a companion and a furry therapist for the 92-year-old lady. She showed she can be a hero as well!

One morning, Marie went outside to check the mailbox, but she lost balance and fell on the ground. To make things even worst, Marie forget her cellphone inside the house, so – unable to move – she was now at the mercy of fate. But Sassy immediately realized her owner is in need of help, and she stepped up trying to help her. The loyal dog might to be able to lift Marie up, but she could bark instead until someone would hear her and come to the rescue. And so she did!

“When I went to step up on a walkway, my foot twisted and I just fell backwards,” Marie told ABC Action News. “She ran down every car that passed. Sassy came up and laid beside me each time and licked my face.”

For nearly five hours, Sassy stayed by Marie’s side and constantly barked and followed every car that was passing by. Both exhausted due to the hot temperatures, Sassy and Marie didn’t give up, and eventually the dog’s incredible efforts paid off as a couple heard her and went to investigate the reason she’s desperately barking.

Thankfully, the help arrived just in time and Marie was immediately taken to the hospital. She was very dehydrated and suffered bruised ribs, but she’ll soon recover. All thanks to her very loyal furry friend!

“I saved her at the shelter and she saved me,” the woman said. “People don’t give animals credit for what they do!”

"I was blessed this morning as the waiter at Cracker Barrell came up, ripped up my check and said, 'This has been paid for!' Then this amazing gentleman came up to me with tears in his eyes and said, 'We really have to get over all this tension in America and I have been looking for ways that I can put it into action!' I gave him the biggest hug and thanked him! How can we hate someone made by a perfect and loving God? I was more blessed by his presence and conversation then the paid for meal! Thanks Al! May God bless America with more people like you!"

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What was the most bizarre way you ended up adopting a pet?

I found this little guy hiding under my big truck on a chilly Mother’s day morning. He was shaking and scared. When I called him, he was too scared to come to me. So I left a trail of sandwich meat for him to follow into my backyard.

And I left the gate cracked open just enough for him to slip thru. This way he could leave and be on his way anytime he wanted.

For at least a week, I don’t think I ever saw or heard from him. The Loch Ness Monster had more sightings than him. But I did notice he liked to eat. He definitely liked to eat.

And after about a week or so, he finally made up his mind. And with no warning, he came out to play. And only then I was able to finally close my gate.

I had him for the next 16 years and he never tried to escape.

And in case you’re wondering, his interest in tasty food never waivered.

His official name was Pepper. But I liked to call him “The Boy”.

Pictures are from my own collection.

They say what he accomplished was almost impossible!

Photo of 18 year old Richard J. Flaherty in high school (top middle). After graduating Richard would spend the next few years writing letters trying to convince a military branch to give him a chance despite his size and allow him to join.

Finally Connecticut State Senator Thomas Dodd assisted 4' 9" 97lbs Richard Flaherty in getting a medical waiver for the Army's 60" height standard. Flaherty would go on to become a Green Beret Captain and earn The Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, & 2 Purple Hearts for his service during the Vietnam war.

Kids Abused This Stray Senior Dog But Now Her Life Is Full Of Love

A 10-year-old stray named Porkie was ready to give up. No one was kind to her, and she was often bullied for being too old. So, she hid under a bush as she silently suffered from many horrific health conditions.

Even though the local kids weren’t kind to Porkie, rescuers saw her inner beauty. Sidewalk Specials saved the pup from her life of misery and helped her regain strength and confidence. Now, she’s so happy and full of life that she doesn’t even seem like the same dog!



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Once, actor Zach Galifianakis (known from the movie What Happened Yesterday?) was seen at an awards show with an elderly woman, at first, it was believed to be his mother, but the full story soon became known.

It turns out that this woman owned a laundromat where Zach (before he was a Hollywood star and rich) used to go a lot.

But, when the actor found out years later that "Mimi", as the lady was known, had run out of her business and was living on the street, he bought her an apartment, paid all her debts and took her to the delivery of prizes.

An example that you never have to forget your roots and where you come from, nor the people who helped you to be where you are today.
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What a kind and loving man.

Dog Found Guarding His Deceased Owner In The Snow Finds A Loving New Home



Last month, 69-year-old David Deshon was reported missing by his daughter Shona. Two days later, Placer County, CA sheriff’s deputies discovered his body in the snow. It is a heartbreaking end to a valiant rescue effort, but Deshon’s loved ones take comfort in knowing he was not alone in his final moments.

Deshon’s beloved dogs, 10-year-old Buddy, and 5-year-old Baby Dog remained by his side throughout the entire ordeal. Even after their master passed, Baby Dog refused to abandon him, lying protectively across Deshon’s body while Buddy found his way to a nearby neighbor’s home.

When rescuers arrived, they were unable to persuade Baby Dog to relinquish Deshon’s remains until a trusted neighbor was brought in.

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Shona believes her father’s car became stuck as he attempted to drive through an extreme snowstorm. Deshon and the dogs tried to hike home but became lost and disoriented.

Now, 10-year-old Buddy and 5-year-old Baby Dog are starting over. Both were taken to the Placer County Animal Services shelter to recover from their ordeal. Once word spread about their heroism, the county received calls from good Samaritans around the world. Some offered to adopt one or both dogs while others made donations towards their care. A donor from Ohio paid for both dogs’ adoption fees and supplies.

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This week, Baby Dog got to meet his new family. Deshon’s daughter Shona is unable to care for the dogs herself, but is delighted to see Baby Dog go home with the next best thing – her next-door neighbors!

Lisa Lomeli and her husband, Lawrence picked up their new pup from the Placer County Animal Services shelter this Tuesday. Baby Dog was a bit nervous at first, but soon warmed to the couple. All the gentle neck scratches definitely helped!
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Our furr buddies love us more than we can imagine.

This is Tinkerbell.



She is 16+ and living with her aunt and another old doggie and a cat. She had a baff yesterday and didn’t like it one bit! She has had a rough couple of years. Could she get some boops? She can’t walk much, but she eats well and loves her treats (and a bit of people food, sometimes!) especially chimkin!

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What convinced you to adopt a pet?

My last dog died in 2015, and I was tired of being pet-less. Plus, I had grown up with dogs and always had great love and affection for all animals, so being devoid of any animal companionship became depressing. I did work as a petsitter during my pet-free years, so I did get plenty of animal time, but I nevertheless missed having my own pet (dog).

Therefore, I solved that problem by adopting miss Brenda the brindle on May 15, 2021 from the humane society, where she was originally adopted but ultimately returned by the family who first adopted her. I actually saw Brenda online initially and inquired about adopting her but was ultimately told that she had been adopted and was no longer available, so I continued my search.

However, a few weeks later I noticed that Brenda once again appeared in my Petfinder searches, so I inquired about her a second time and, to my delight, was told that she had been adopted previously but had been returned and was therefore available once again. Allegedly, Brenda didn’t get along very well with her new family’s cat and bird, so they relinquished her back to canine prison.

But she didn’t remain incarcerated long because I swooped in and adopted her once my application and reference checks were completed and I was given approval to adopt her. And I’m so grateful and happy to have her, because she is an Angel on four legs (at least most of the time — she can be a bit hardheaded at times, and she’s very, very playful, sometimes to the point of being annoying), but I love her to pieces!

She’s loyal as hell and very protective. She guards me around other dogs and takes great offense when another dog tries to get close to me or show me affection: we actually had to vacate the dog park recently because she got mad at this very large English Mastiff puppy that had the gall to come over and say hello to me! But she’s fine otherwise.

However, we do live out in the country, just outside the Kelso, Washington city limits, and because it’s so rural and forested out here, there are ample opportunities for her to run off and explore in the surrounding countryside, and I worry about her running off and getting hurt or possibly worse out in the wild. I do keep her under pretty tight supervision, however, so she’s not without oversight — but she still manages to sneak away from time to time, but thankfully she stays nearby.

But we have so many squirrels and rabbits running around that she can’t resist chasing every one that she sees — and they are a constant presence. We also have a bobcat in the area, and believe it or not, Brenda and the bobcat had a mini standoff a few weeks ago right in front of the house — right on the gravel road. They simply stood looking at one another, with Brenda barking and snarling at the cat and the cat simply scurrying off into the bushes.

Needless to say, rabbits and squirrels are not the only four-legged hairy animals roaming around here. But generally the bigger, more dangerous critters stay further back in the wild.

But anyhow, Brenda and I are very happy sharing our lives together. I rescued her, but I feel that she also rescued me.

Brenda the brindle dog:

I posted this previously and the written explanation did not post, so here it is.

How appropriate for Easter weekend.

Amen