The Happiness Report (10.4.22)

Woman braves Hurricane Ian flood to check on stranger's 84-year-old mom

Christine Bomlitz became more and more distraught as Hurricane Ian gained in ferocity Wednesday, sweeping across southwest Florida. Hours passed, but there was still no word from her 84-year-old mother.

Thursday morning came. The storm had drifted away overnight. But still no word.

Stuck on the other side of the country in Las Vegas, Bomlitz posted pleas for help on social media — anywhere she could. Can someone check on her mother?

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Source: TODAY

Every Morning This Senior Dog Waits For Her Friend During His Daily Walks

Just a couple of old friends.

Maisy the Golden Retriever is 11 years old and her friend Richard is 90. He visits Maisy from the nearby retirement community.

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Source: Sunny Skyz

A Hero's Send-Off: High School Athletes Carry Casket For Veteran Who Had No Family

Every person who serves our country is entitled to an honorable and dignified funeral. Sadly, when an elderly veteran passes away, there’s not always any family or friends left to pay them the respect they deserve.

Late United States Air Force veteran Ralph Lambert was one of those veterans who outlived everyone he once knew and loved.

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Source: Inspire More

Craving a bedtime snack? These 9 foods promote deeper sleep

Warm milk is a class pre-bedtime sleep aid, but it turns out there are lots of sleep-inducing foods to choose from for a late-night snack. Here are nine foods and drinks to enjoy before bed for a restful slumber.

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Source: The Optimist Daily

He went viral for his "terrible sandwich" review on the first day of kindergarten. Now, he's helping fight childhood hunger.

Many parents excitedly wait for their kids to get home on the first day of school, expecting to hear all about how it went. On her son's first day of kindergarten, Ricki Weisberg filmed him getting off the school bus, but got an unexpected review. "Terrible sandwich, by the way," Abe Ndege told his mom with a deadpan expression.

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Source: CBS