“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.
Despite his bad history with the police, Dylan McLee showed a huge amount of humanity by saving a police officer trapped in a vehicle after a car accident.
A successful artist paints a portrait of a woman off his head to display in Iran, not knowing that the woman whose likeness was represented on his canvas would be his future wife.
A woman was left in tears after her friends bailed on her on Friendsgiving, putting weeks of planning and a table full of assorted dishes to waste. Thankfully, a last-minute twist turned things for the better.
A wrong number call turned out to be a blessing for two people whose paths never would have crossed otherwise. One of them took to Facebook to recount their unlikely friendship journey.
A divorced woman figured out her marriage was doomed from the onset after going through her wedding photo album and stumbling upon a collection of suggestive photos.
A Pittsburgh man is spreading happiness everywhere he threads with his "little" acts of kindness that have helped save many. His journey of love began with one regrettable action.
After their children are grown, many women like to enjoy the freedom of having no children to look after and spending time focusing on themselves. However, for 53-year-old Lan Ma, her definition of freedom is different, stating that having kids brings her liberation.
Two siblings had to spend a whole lifetime walking around with half their hearts missing. That's why when Bill finally got to see his baby sister again, he couldn't hold back the tears.
Two sisters were given the gift of a lifetime when they finally met their mother after four decades apart. The reunion was made possible thanks to a special photograph.
Everyone knows that the most popular way to get out of a speeding ticket is to pretend that someone in the vehicle is pregnant. This is precisely what one Deputy assumed was going on, ready to fine the transgressor - until he spotted the unexpected.
After a man underwent heart surgery he was handed a lottery ticket in one of his get-well-soon cards. He was stunned when the ticket won him $1 million.
After a mother lost her child she didn't think she would ever experience the joy of seeing her again. However, technology made it possible and allowed for an unforgettable virtual reunion.
One man had been dating an amazing woman for two years but never had the privilege of physically seeing her. However, when he finally did, was his reaction as predictable as you would think?
One girl waited years to be adopted out of the foster system but sadly no one took her into a forever home. One day a family unexpectedly adopted the 18-year-old and changed her life forever.
What does hair mean to you? We don't tend to think about it, but our tresses can form a massive part of our identity. Although Taylor most likely already had a good idea of who she was, her new gift helped her explore this just a little bit more.
A young girl passed away suddenly and her family was left heartbroken. When her parents started sorting through her items they stumbled upon a letter she wrote to her future self and it went viral.
Kingston McGill missed his father to death, hoping that he would return alive and in good shape. Little did he know that he was about to experience one of the most memorable moments of his entire life.
A woman put her baby up for adoption because she believed the infant would be better off with a different family. The sacrifice pained her, and she always longed for her child. Years later, they were reunited.
The global pandemic forced an elderly couple to live apart for close to a year. They were devastated and missed each other dearly. Finally, in May 2021 they were reunited in an emotional encounter.
Like something out of a romantic comedy, a New Jersey couple, Raymond Bansemer and Raquel Bruno had no idea what borderline far-fetched adventure was in store for the two of them.
When a drunk driver killed a pastor, his family was left heartbroken. However, they forgave the guilty party, and the encounter was emotional for everyone in the courtroom.
When a young boy sent a Christmas box to the Philippines, he never imagined meeting the recipient. However, years later, he got a Facebook message that would change his life forever.
A woman was nearing her sixties when she made a shocking discovery about herself. She was adopted and managed to meet with her birth mom after a lifetime apart.
The streets can be a lonely place, especially for a little boy whose stomach is twisting with hunger as he begs anyone for money so he can eat. Luckily, he is not alone. A furry companion never leaves his side, heightening his spirits every day.
We have all been in situations where adrenaline rushes through our veins, our head becomes fuzzy, and our hearts beat out of our chest. This is what two highly young boys had to face, astounding everyone with their heroic actions.
A family torn to shreds believed they would live apart from one another until their deathbed. That was until one party, and a simple conversation revolutionized their entire worlds.
In 2016, a mother crashed into a fire hydrant. When police arrived at the scene they found a child alone in the car after his mother fled the scene. One officer comforted the youngster.
When a young boy's mom passed away, he needed a carer to look after him and give him the love he deserved. A teacher stepped up and took the special needs child in as her own.
A woman waited to be taken into a forever home. However, no one ever adopted her out of foster care. Years later, she decided to give six boys the family they always longed for.
Some run away when faced with a frightening situation; some freeze up. Then, there are those heroes who run towards the fire, just like one man from the Netherlands, even putting their own lives at risk to save another.
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.
Cancer is a catastrophic disease that causes a devastating level of pain to the person and sometimes tears families apart. However, one family became closer, and it was all because of hair - or no hair.
Lisa Rolland had lived in a world of shame, unable to reach out to anyone when faced with a traumatic experience as a teen. However, she grew up and found a way to heal, but this did not last long.
A heartwarming picture of a cop and homeless women simply engaging with one another as fellow human beings were shared on the internet. Waterfalls of hearts and love met it, but of course, as the online world is infamous for, this innocent snapshot sparked some heated debates.
Just like any other lifelong friends would, two women spent days sipping wine and laughing together. No one would have thought that the last time they saw each other was on a schoolyard amid Nazi Germany's reign.
This month a mother received her hospital bill following the birth of her child. She showed netizens the steep fee that was charged and thanked her insurance for covering it. The video started a heated online debate.
A pair of siblings were separated when they were babies and never imagined their paths would cross again. Almost eight decades later, they were reunited, and neither could hold back the tears.
In 2016 a father stood by his young son after he underwent grueling brain surgery. The procedure left him with a scar so his dad got a tattoo to match the mark and it went viral online.
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 man had to quit his job because his kidney disease left him immobile. The healthcare team that saved his life decided to give him another special gift that he would never forget.
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.
The "Kidney Sisters," as they now call themselves, have a relationship many would find unusual. Nevertheless, these perceptions don't and won't stop them from continuing to defy cultural expectations.
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.
