The Happiness Report (5.1.24)

Husband Surprises Wife On 73rd Birthday With “Symbol Of Our Love Blossoming More Every Year“

One husband came up with the most creative birthday gift for his wife: a cherry blossom tree for their yard! He knew he had to get her something special for her 73rd, and he had a particularly touching reason for choosing this plant. The couple’s daughter, Kate Keogh, caught the most beautiful footage of her father revealing the birthday present to Mom. Her reaction is the best!

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Source: Inspire More

Hospital Security Guard Gives Shoes Straight Off His Feet To Patient In Need

While on duty at the Emergency Department, Davenport noticed a gentleman whose feet seemed to be causing him considerable discomfort.

"I noticed a guy. His feet were hurting. I think he asked for something to drink, we were trying to help him along. I went and got him a bottle of water, and we started talking and he was in there for his feet," Davenport recounted in an interview with WYTV.

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Source: Sunny Skyz

Man Reveals Heart-Warming Friendship With Young Fox That He Cured of Illness in the Wild

A wildlife fan has struck up an extraordinary friendship with a young fox after he noticed she was ill.

Bob Dunlop realized the fox had developed mange on her tail after spying her lack of hair on wildlife cameras set up near his home in Littleport, Cambridgeshire.

The 69-year-old worked out where the animal’s den was located and began to treat the cub by feeding it bread with a homeopathic remedy recommended by a wildlife expert.

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Source: Good News Network

Dying Dad Arranges Flower Delivery Every Year For Daughter’s Birthday — Read His Heart-Wrenching Final Letter

A dying father knew how hard his daughter would take his death, so he arranged to have flowers and a letter delivered to her every year through her 21st birthday. His final letter touched the hearts of millions.

Bailey Sellers was only 16 when her dad, Mike Sellers, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Because her siblings had already moved out and started families of their own, she decided to leave the classroom for a homeschool education. That way she could take care of him. That time together created a unique father-daughter bond.

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Source: Inspire More

A homeless man asked a college student for some tea, and a deluge of kindness followed

Every once in a while, a story of two strangers turns into a shared connection that touches millions. This is one of them.

Sanai Graden is a 21-year-old college student living in Washington, D.C., who likes to vlog on TikTok while she does everyday things. As she was heading to the grocery store on a random day at the end of January 2024, she turned on her camera, and soon after, a man approached and asked her if she could help him get some hot tea.

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Source: Upworthy

59-year-old Breaks Women’s World Record for the Longest Time in an Abdominal Plank Position

A woman in Alberta just set a new world record for the longest time spent in an abdominal plank position, managing 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds.

DonnaJean Wilde realized that a plank was an excellent exercise to do in a cast after she broke her wrist 10 or so years ago and needed something to do to get her heart rate up.

Strangely enough, the previous record was also held by a Canadian who was also from Alberta and also named Dana, who managed 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 55 seconds.

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Source: Good News Network

3-year-old leads dad in daily mindful breathing sun salutations

Julian takes his ‘dragon breaths’ very seriously.

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Source: GMA

Elderly Man And Puppy Go On Heartwarming 'Dates' Near Nursing Home

In a nursing home near this woman's house, an extraordinary friendship has blossomed between John, an elderly resident, and Prinnie, her adorable poodle puppy.

Their story began when Prinnie was just a baby, and it was "love at first sight" for John and the playful pup, she said.

Ever since that first meeting, Prinnie's owner has been arranging special 'dates' for the duo to spend quality time together. These heartwarming gatherings have become a cherished part of their routine, bringing joy and companionship to both John and Prinnie.

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Source: Sunny Skyz

Million of Wildflowers Now Delight the Town After Vermont Couple Got Tired of Mowing the Lawn All Day

From a small Vermont countryside community comes the story of two Long Islanders who ditched mowing their massive lawn and planted wildflowers instead—delighting the neighbors, birds, bees, and butterflies.

They’ve steadily grown their wildflower meadow to 2-1/2 acres, which has become so popular that it’s inspired others nearby to do the same.

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Source: Good News Network

4-year-old who received new heart after waiting 1,025 days goes home from hospital

A 4-year-old girl was discharged from Texas Children's Hospital on Thursday after waiting on the organ transplant waiting list for 1,025 days, or nearly 3 years.

The staff at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston lined the halls on April 18 to give 4-year-old Arctura, who received a donor heart on March 29, a celebratory send-off parade.

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Source: GMA

Hard-Working Cat Visits Train Station Every Day To Assist During Rush Hour

Two years ago, Mishi’s family welcomed him into their home, just feet from the Villa Sierra metro station in Medellín, Colombia. Mishi loved his new family and settled into their house quickly — but the neighboring metro station piqued his interest.

For the first few days, Mishi could only admire the bustling metro station from afar. But curiosity eventually got the best of the adventurous cat, and he slipped away from his home one morning to finally explore the station. To his surprise, it was even better than he’d expected.

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Source: The Dodo