The Happiness Report (12.20.23)

'Everybody Needs To Be Loved': Trucker Saves The Day For Young Man With Autism

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a young man with autism experienced the joy of a lifetime during the Eureka Trucker Parade. What started as a potential disappointment turned into a magical day, thanks to the kindness of a local trucker and the power of social media.

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Source: Sunny Skyz

Former ‘wild child’ searches for the foster mom who changed her life. The internet found her

Essie Gilchrist, known as Mama Essie to the many children she fostered, lets out a gasp when she learns that Hannah Smith is looking for her.

It’s been more than four decades since Gilchrist last saw Smith, but she remembers her vividly. Back then, Smith went by her middle name, Marie.

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Source: TODAY

Family's hilarious 'Christmas Olympics' is perfect holiday entertainment

For many of us, Christmas is that time of year when we come together with family members (both blood relatives and chosen tribes alike) that we don’t get to see all that often. It’s a time when sweet reunion meets silly merriment, if we’re lucky.

But sometimes, our normal traditions might put us in a rut, or maybe it’s a challenge to get everyone in a completely playful mood.

That’s where the Christmas Olympics come in.

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Source: Upworthy

Dad Turns Snowboarding Mishap Into Powerful Lesson For 5-Yr-Old

A day on the snowy slopes takes an unexpected turn for a father and his 5-year-old daughter. Faced with a series of daunting drops, each as tall as the dad, the young girl was beginning to get nervous. But this dad’s approach to the situation unfolds as a powerful snowboarding lesson in parenting.

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Source: Inspire More

Blind dog's best friend acts as his guide dog

Carson the Australian shepherd and Willie the Lab are best friends.

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Source: GMA