Miscarriages and infant loss can be one of the most difficult things for someone to go through. It is something that a lot of women go through but do not talk about. Danielle Walker is a mom of two boys and two girls. She always wanted a girl and at the time of her pregnancy, she had already had one boy. She had a lot to look forward to and she was so excited.
But while she was preparing for the birth of her first baby girl, she received dreadful news. About halfway thought the pregnancy, Danielle found out that her baby girl had a genetic disorder. The doctors said that she probably would not make it after she was born and unfortunately, Aila passed away just a half hour after birth. It was devastating for the entire family. Even after Danielle welcomed another child, she had a lot of conflicting emotions. Was it wrong for her to be fully happy?
When she found out that she was pregnant with another baby girl, she was so excited, but she was unsure how to feel. There were so many emotions going though her head. Thankfully, Danielle was able to process through all of those feelings. She knows she cannot replace her child in heaven, but looks forward to reuniting with her one day. Though they are still healing from losing Aila, her family is thankful for being blessed with another baby girl that they love deeply.
I'm so glad that Danielle is sharing her story with the world and I'm praying for all the families that go through this difficult loss.
There's no doubt that 10-year-old Calum Courtney has an incredible voice. And this young man knows exactly how to use it. Calum has a mild form of autism and that inspires him to sing and help others.
Today, Calum is showcasing his talents at the local grocery store and it's absolutely amazing. He's standing in the middle of the aisle and singing his heart out to Smokey Robinson's classic 'Who's Lovin' You.' I can't believe such a big voice is coming out of this young man. He has no hesitation and with each and every not, Calum gets better and better. There's no wonder that he's drawing the attention of the entire supermarket.
Calum is such an inspiration for us all to follow our dreams and not lot anything get in our way. I'm so glad this special moment was caught on camera and I can't wait to see what Calum is up to next!
During the winter snow storms, ice is everywhere. It is really easy to fall and hurt yourself. In light of recent weather and accidents, a professional stuntman decided to share how to fall without getting hurt. While some people may think it's funny when you fall down, you can seriously injure yourself on ice, if you are not careful. No matter your age, these tips are important to pay attention to and utilize during the winter season.
The natural thing to do is to lean backward and to throw out your arms to break your fall. But this stuntman describes why that is not the best thing to do. Falling like that can result in a serious injury. The trick is to bend your knees, twist your side, and tuck your head. Why is this technique necessary? It helps to prevent a very bad injury like hurting your back or your wrist.
Also, you are shortening the distance between the ground and your body. You are also moving delicate parts of your body out the way. These three tips are so helpful. It may seem like a silly thing, but ice injuries are nothing to laugh about!
This Marine and his new bride just started off their marriage in the most amazing way. These two wanted to make sure that God was present and that's exactly what they did at their wedding.
Just watch as the entire wedding ceremony stops and starts to worship the Lord during this beautiful moment. As friends step up to the microphone, they start to perform an amazing Christian song. That's when the bride, groom and the entire audience stand and lift their hands in praise. It's so incredible to see how this couple is sharing their love with the Lord on their big day. And it's obvious that God is a priority in their marriage.
What's even more amazing is to witness all of the other people that joined in to worship on their special day. All the glory is going to God and that's exactly the way it should be. I'm so glad this Godly couple is starting off their marriage in the most beautiful way. Who else thinks this is absolutely amazing?
Renee Piccitto and her sister Lisa were out for a breakfast date when Lisa did something Renee just had to record. Lisa is pregnant with twins, and, like most pregnant women, Lisa loves food. So when Renee took her sister out for breakfast Lisa ordered her favorite pancakes. But these are no ordinary pancakes.
These delicious pancakes are a stack with a crunchy topping and bananas smothered in syrup. No wonder these are Lisa's favorite! Apparently, this appetizing dish brought Lisa so much joy that she could not contain her emotions. Tears of joy started streaming down her face with every single bite. At first, Renee didn’t know what to do but after a few bites she knew she had to capture this funny pregnancy moment on camera. And sure enough every bite of these heavenly pancakes brought Lisa to tears.
Thankfully, Lisa took it all in stride. Can you imagine how much Lisa’s twins will love watching this precious moment some day when they are older? All moms had a moment like this while they were pregnant and you just have to look back and laugh at all of the things that brought you to tears. There is no wonder why this adorable video is quickly going viral. And who else is ready for some pancakes now?
4-year-old Alexander suffered a big loss this year. His baby sister, Ava, passed away when she was just a few months old. Ava developed hydronephrosis, a condition that caused her kidneys to swell due to a back up of urine. Recently, the family watched the Walt Disney movie Coco, which features a special song titled 'Remember Me.'
The lyrics talk about missing a lost loved one and how they will always remain in our hearts, even if they cannot physically be with us. This song struck a chord with Alexander and on what would have been Ava's first birthday, he decided to sing this song for her. Just watch as he takes his guitar and walks up to a picture of his baby sister. Alexander had no idea he was being recorded as he sweetly sings to Ava.
This precious moment has touched hearts all over the world. There's no doubt that Alexander is an amazing big brother and Ava will always remain in his heart. There's definitely going to be some tears with this one.
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Divorce is never something that families take lightly and it can truly tear a family apart. Sadly, that's what happened to the Agan family. Jeffrey and Lorrie and their eight kids were truly heartbroken when the two decided to divorce after over 20 years of marriage.
The two married in 1989 and for a while their house was filled with love. But finances got tight and the two grew apart and started fighting. Eventually, they divorced in 2014. The past three years were tough but Lorrie and Jeffrey decided to spend that time making themselves better. Individually, they took time to evaluate their lives, seek counseling and find their passions. Jeffrey even began to write poetry.
After a few years, Jeffrey and Lorrie started talking again, sharing their newfound understanding of themselves. And a while after that they started dating. So when this past Christmas rolled around Jeffrey took the opportunity of having his whole family together to ask Lorrie to take another big step with him. He handed her a picture frame that contained a poem he had written. And as she read the poem he got down on one knee, and asked Lorrie to be his wife, again.
Needless to say this proposal is touching hearts all over the internet. And what a beautiful moment this was! May God bless this couple’s second chance at love.
There's nothing like watching a groom's reaction when he sees his bride walk down the aisle for the very first time. But this special reception surprise may have been an even greater moment for this particular groom.
Just watch as he toasts his beautiful bride and thanks the guests for sharing in their big day. But then, the bride takes the mic and announces that she has a special toast of her own, just for her new husband. After a few minutes, she reappears with a guitar in hand. That's when she starts to play the most beautiful cover of Emily Hearn's song "Found a Heart."
The lyrics talk about finding the perfect person and knowing that they are right for you. This bride sings right to her groom and that's when the tears started to flow. The groom just couldn't hold back his emotions as she serenaded him with this love song. What a special moment for everyone at the reception. I'm so glad they caught all of it on camera to cherish for years to come!
Mothers face a lot of pressure each and every day. They’re expected to keep their kids straight, their house spotless and look like they never even the children to begin with. Lauren Eberspacher is a mother of 3 and she knows that having the perfect body means something totally different from what the media shows us.
After she had her children, Lauren kept getting questions about ‘losing the last of the baby weight’ or offers to help her ‘get the body she always dreamed of.’ That's when Lauren realized she had a message in her heart that every mother needed to hear. Lauren says she has the body she always dreamed of, because her body brought three kids into the world. She may not look like the women on the front of a magazine but that doesn’t make her any less beautiful.
Now, this inspirational mother has found a way to love herself and appreciate all her body can do instead of focusing on what it can’t. And we can all learn a thing or two from her words! What Lauren says about being a ‘size mom’ is so true. I might not be able to run a marathon, but I can walk a crying baby around for miles! And her incredible message isn’t just for moms.
All of us have things we’d love to change about our bodies. But ultimately, every day we wake up is a day to be grateful. Lauren, thank you for this incredible message!
Pastor Greg Locke never shies away from the hard topics and today's discussion is no different. Just listen as he takes on the subjects of anxiety and depression. Many Christians may feel like this is a taboo subject, but Pastor Greg knows this is all too real and debilitating.
In fact, Pastor Greg has suffered from panic attacks himself. He goes directly to the source and looks to The Bible for answers about these hot topics. I love how he quotes different scripture and gives comfort to others that may be struggling with the same thing. Sometimes, we may feel like we are all alone but know that there is always someone that you can talk to or who is going through the same thing.
I'm so glad that Pastor Greg isn't afraid to openly discuss these tough topics and allowing everyone to know they're not alone. This is so powerful!
In the year 2017, the world lost many great musicians. Their deaths were felt all over and country superstar Keith Urban decided to honor these individuals in a very special way.
During a New Years Eve concert, Keith talked about all the greats that passed away and how many of them were mentors or examples to him. That's when Keith decided to put together a medley of songs from all of these talented artists. Just watch as he performs hits from Troy Gentry, Glen Campbell, Don Williams, Chuck Berry and many more. This was the absolute perfect way to honor these artists and the impact they left on the music industry.
Music truly has the ability to touch a special place in our hearts and even if we did not know these artists personally, their songs have meant a lot to many of us. I'm so glad that Keith took this opportunity to thank these artists with this beautiful tribute. What was your favorite song during the performance? I know quite a few of these!
Onni is a 2-year-old Umbrella Cockatoo and he absolutely loves to sing and entertain. This talented bird has learned to tap dance and he can even sing like a human. In fact, Onni's owner taught him an extra special 'I Love You' song and it's absolutely precious to hear.
Just watch as Onni sits on his owner's shoulder and they sing this precious duet. This sweet bird gently rocks back and forth as he sings the words he has learned. This special serenade is downright adorable and I can tell that Onni truly loves his human.
There really is nothing like the relationship between a man and his animal and these two are obviously close I'm sure Onni brings lots of love and smiles to this family, especially when he's singing this song. What a sweet moment all caught on camera to cherish forever. I can't wait to see what Onni learns next!
Today, gratitude still paves the way to blessing in both body and soul.
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