A soldier knew he wouldn't be able to attend his mother's wedding because of his training. His grandmother suggested writing a letter to his commanding officers, asking for a short leave. What happened next shocked everyone.
One morning in 2015, a woman saw a homeless man near Dunkin' Donuts. She couldn't resist the urge to talk to him and even bought him a coffee and bagel. Before leaving, he left her a touching handwritten note.
A man who had grown up knowing his family for 47 years received the biggest shock of his life one day. His dad told him he wasn't his biological father four months before passing away.
A couple who had been postponing their big day for eleven years eventually tied the knot three days before the bride passed away from cancer. The wedding ceremony took place in a hospital room on November 17.
When a Santa asked a young autistic girl what her hands were doing, her mother was shocked. She didn't expect Santa Claus, of all people, to snicker at her daughter. The concerned mom then wrote a letter to Santa.
A New York father was told his one-year-old son wouldn't make it to his second birthday without a liver transplant. The desperate dad embarked on a four-month weight loss journey to qualify as a living donor to save his little angel's life.
When a black Nigerian couple saw their baby girl for the first time, they couldn't believe their eyes. Already parents to two black children at the time, they sat and stared at their daughter with blue eyes and blonde hair for ages.
A father kidnapped his toddler son during a scheduled visit, taking him away from his mother. He took the boy to the U.S. from Canada, where he assumed an alias and bought fake identities for the two of them.
A man who worked at a whole foods market was busy stocking the frozen section when he ran into a young boy with Down Syndrome. Six years down the road, the two have forged a bond of friendship and enjoy each other's company.
A pregnant waitress from New Jersey was on her usual shift serving tables at a diner when she came across a police officer who wasn't a regular customer. She found a touching note on the table and a $100 tip when he left.
The young man knew about the sacrifices that his parents made to give him a chance at a better life, and in 2017 he decided to show them his gratitude with a gift.
An elderly fast-food employee who had been serving the community for over 30 years and greeting her customers with a warm smile was rewarded in the most heartwarming way.
A woman found out her whole life had been a lie after she applied for a business license as an adult, and the documentation bounced back with multiple inconsistencies. It took her 50 years to reunite with her real family.
Two quick-thinking cops quickly rescued four schoolchildren when their kidnapper ran through a red light. The abductor had enticed the youngest kid into her van, and the older children followed to protect the little one.
After her cancer diagnosis, a single mother-of-three asked her neighbor if she could become the legal guardian of her kids. But when she suddenly passed away one day, the neighbor knew she couldn't leave her children alone.
A high school football player didn't expect his military dad to show up at his game. But when the head referee instructed the players to get used to the faces of all the other referees, the young player couldn't believe what he saw.
When his baby girl swallowed a penny and began choking on it, a concerned father frantically hurried to the hospital. As soon as he reached the hospital, he was immediately taken into custody for several traffic violations.
A young man in his twenties received an unexpected test message from a woman he didn't know, announcing the birth of a baby. Minutes later, he and his brother arrived at the hospital with gifts for the new parents.
Two Pennsylvania dads became a happy family of eight after adopting six neglected siblings who had spent 1,640 days in foster care. The same-sex couple discovered the children online in need of a forever home.
A long-lost father and son duo were reunited after being apart for three decades. The man revealed his half-sister shared an edited picture of him alongside his father on Facebook, and the resemblance was too much to ignore.
Ella Setzler was having problems in 2018 when one of her friends decided to seek the help of strangers to pitch in and change her living conditions. Ella's emotional reaction shows just how much she needed the love.
Chinesta Jenkins' house had suffered from leaks for years — She asked for help, but never got it. The last straw for the mom was being forced to use an umbrella in the house while waiting for an answer from the city.
When Nick decided to get married in 2014, he knew who he would offer the role of best man — his young son Vincent. The little boy meticulously prepared for his job and came with a 3-page speech. His honest speech made the guests laugh and his dad cry.
A couple from Lisbon, Portugal, got married in their early 40s and adopted a little boy. They thought their family was complete until one day when they received a letter that said their son's brother needed a forever home.
“It’s just really heartening to see in a time where folks are really concerned about clicks, likes, and follows, that instead of capturing footage, this young man actually went into action to help his neighbors,” remarked Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department.
A former BBC presenter who adopted two brothers seven years ago revealed how the decision to return one of them left her heartbroken. She also called for support for adoptive parents to help reduce adoption breakdown.
A Walmart employee was taken aback when she spotted her ex-husband in the store after nearly four decades. When she saw the heart-melting sign in his hand and realized it was Valentine's Day, she was overcome with emotions.
The "bride" ordered professional makeup and bought a gorgeous veil outfit. In fact, the "groom" serenaded her on a piano while she looked at him adoringly. Apart from the fact that it was all fake, the wedding looked expensive and chic.
When a third-grade student found out his bus home was running late, he decided to lay down on the ground to process his feelings. Soon afterward, he was joined by a kind and empathetic companion.
A mother was driving back home with her two sons when she spotted a fire in the passenger footwell. Fortunately enough, she managed to haul her kids out of the blazing vehicle only seconds before it exploded.
When Cassidy's mother died, the young woman was heartbroken and missed her more every day. But a year later, on the anniversary of her mother’s death, she received the diamond that made her cry.
In November 1999, a woman was on her way to work when she found something wrapped in a sheet under her apartment stairwell. Initially, she thought it was a kitten. But when she took a closer look, she found a baby girl.
A couple, who were already parents to four children, two of whom they had adopted from foster care, thought their family was complete. But after fostering a kid in 2020, they felt a strong urge to adopt again, and they did.
Rhoda and Johannes met over 45 years ago at a municipal pool as children. They lost contact but remembered each other. When they entered their 60s, they reunited to begin a relationship. Now, they also plan to get married.
One day in July, police officers Rocco Fusco and Paul Samoyedny were grabbing breakfast at a bagel shop when a speeding car slammed into a nearby barbershop, trapping an 8-month-old baby and her mother underneath. The officers immediately rushed to the scene.
A couple decided to consider adoption after feeling their family was incomplete. But instead of reaching out to agencies, they opted for private adoption. In 2018, they welcomed a baby boy they had found through Instagram.
A woman found out she had premature menopause at 21. She and her husband adopted a child in 2018, but fortunately enough, she got pregnant through IVF and would be delivering her baby in January 2022.
When a toddler met her baby sister for the first time, all she wanted to do was smother the little one with affectionate hugs and tender kisses. That's precisely what she did, and the kids' mother was quick to capture the moments.
A boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder has defied all odds after graduating as a Communications and Media graduate at the age of 24. He has also landed a prestigious job as an editorial writer in his home country.
A couple had been trying to have a baby for nearly 13 years, but their preexisting health issues complicated things. They started seeing fertility specialists, but many of them refused to help a 61-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman.
After three years of trying to become parents, a couple discovered they were expecting a child. Then one day, the husband decided to walk out on his pregnant wife, leaving her with a mound of debt and a completely shattered heart.
A couple experienced the biggest nightmare of their lives when they lost two girls and a boy in a horrific car crash. In a miraculous twist of fate, they became parents to triplets a year later: two girls and one boy, just like before.
A man kidnapped his 3-year-old boy and 16-year-old niece after a scheduled visitation. The abducted child and young girl were spotted 11 days later by an attentive samaritan passing by the area.
A man who was given up for adoption at the age of 15 had been looking for his biological mother for a long time. He finally found her in 2018 and decided to make their first meeting as memorable as he could.
A Michigan couple is in the middle of adopting their twin babies who were born earlier this year through a gestational carrier. The twins are almost ten months old, but the couple is still fighting for legal parentage rights.
A gay man received the biggest shock of his life when he received a message on Facebook from a young woman. She then shared her Ancestry DNA test results, adding that they had a parent/child match.
A Missouri man who received a 50-year-life sentence for a triple murder he didn't commit was exonerated on November 23. He found out about his release through a breaking news report that interrupted the soap opera he was watching.
A man who lost the lower part of his left arm to cancer became the first person to take home the world's most advanced Modular Prosthetic Limb designed by the John Hopkins Advanced Physics Laboratory.
A grandma and her granddaughter were on the first of a three-night stay in a hotel in Georgia when they received an unexpected call from the manager. Soon afterward, they found themselves walking in pajamas to another hotel.
A couple decided to put down their dog after the doctor told them about her worsening health condition. When they shared the tragic news with their young son, he decided to hold his furry friend as she breathed her last.
