When 24-year-old Patricia Clarke fell pregnant in 1983, she had more than just a feeling that her child was going to be on the large side. She’d already had one baby, and knew that big babies ran in her family. That said, she could never have expected just how huge the child she was carrying would turn out to be….
We will never forget the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11. Yet, there’s one story that I can’t stop thinking about — the story of Port Authority Police Officer Christopher Amoroso. Christopher Charles Amoroso was the kind of guy you could easily picture growing up in North Bergen, New Jersey — down to earth, with…
Craig Melvin has been named as Hoda Kotb’s replacement on Today. The much anticipated announcement was made during the morning show’s Thursday broadcast. Craig Melvin, a news anchor for Today and co-host of the 3rd hour of Today, shared the news with his coworkers and viewers. “I am beyond excited and grateful,” Melvin said. “I’ve enjoyed just a lifetime of blessings…
Shania Twain is a major superstar whose name is known worldwide. However, her life was not always as glamorous as one would assume. It is always fascinating to know more about your favorite celebrity’s childhood. She might dominate the charts and travel the world now, but that did not always happen. She did not always…
After losing his wife and unborn child, David, in his grief, decided to adopt a child no one wanted — a little boy with Down syndrome named Sam. David devoted himself to raising Sam, showering him with love and creating a joyful life. Years later, Sam’s birth father’s lawyer contacted David with surprising news. Sam’s…
Sixteen-year-old Eric slips away from his foster family during a camping trip, determined to find his biological mother. Despite the love the Johnsons have shown him, Eric feels like an outsider now that they have a child of their own. Driven by a desire for belonging, he sets out with only a photograph of his…
This is such a beautiful story! It does a wonderful job showing how a mother’s love can sometimes get tangled up in the drive to give her child the best, which can unintentionally lead her away from the simple things that mean the most. Rebecca’s realization that her presence and shared moments with Matthew matter…
Ever since Nicole began planning her wedding, her mother became very involved, eagerly offering help at every turn. When Nicole gently asked her to take a step back, her mother obliged, but her enthusiasm never truly faded. On the big day, however, Nicole’s mother showed up wearing a full wedding dress, claiming she received a…
Ticks are small, blood-sucking creatures that can spread diseases to both pets and humans, making them a serious nuisance. Last summer, I had a firsthand experience dealing with them, thanks to my dog being a “tick magnet.” Removing these pests with tweezers was a painstaking task, but with a friend’s support—albeit from a safe distance—I…
11-year-old boy Tyler Broome made headlines all over the internet in 2018 when he was forced into a so-called ’roundabout of death’ while at the playground. The incident left him with serious injuries. Tyler looked “like an alien”, according to his mother, Dawn Hollingworth, and he spent months in the hospital after the dangerous stunt….