When it comes to birthdays, we probably all remember one or two special parties throughout the years. It was either at a unique place or you received a thoughtful gift, but you can still remember the details of that day. I have a feeling that Dakota "Bubba" Cadd’s 16th birthday is going to be one of those special days.
Bubba has cerebral palsy and Dandy-Walker syndrome. One of his favorite pastimes is sitting outside his house along Wisconsin Highway 26 and watching the truckers go by. Each time, he hopes that they will honk their horn. So when his birthday came around, his mother hoped to do something extra special for this boy.
The idea was sparked by a small act of kindness from one of the truck drivers. His mom noticed a bag on the ground near where Bubba would sit. “I realized that somebody had taken the time to stop on the highway and throw this package for my son over the five-foot fence." She posted on Facebook to try and find the kind truck driver and the post went viral. Soon, she was in contact with Mark King.
He said, "I've always had a soft spot for children in wheelchairs, probably because I grew up with a sister. She was handicapped." Mark helped Bubba’s mom organize thousands of people and hundreds of truck to come out for this special boy’s birthday and I think this is going to go down as one of the best parties ever. How incredible that all of these strangers would step up for this sweet boy in the best way.
‘Love will hold us together
Make us a shelter weather the storm
And I'll be my brothers keeper
So the whole world will know that we're not alone
He's waiting for you
Knockin' at your door!
Every moment of truth
When your heart hits the floor’
Even when we may feel at our darkest, remember that the Lord is the light that will always be there to guide us home. When the world around you becomes too much, He will always be there to keep you grounded and remind you of your true home in Heaven. Each and every day, God walks with us through life and gives us so many blessings that we do not deserve.
The beautiful lyrics of ‘Hold Us Together’ from Matt Maher will truly remind you of this. The Lord made the ultimate sacrifice for us when He sent His only Son to die for our sins. Because of that sacrifice, we are now all forgiven. We are free of our chains and all our sins have been washed away.
Now, we can live out our days in Heaven and that is truly an amazing feeling. It will truly remind us that when we put our trust in the Lord, He will take control. And when God holds the key, He will put us right where we need to be. These words are so powerful and I think it’s the perfect way to give praise to His name. Who else is singing out loud with me right now?
It is never easy to watch our children grow up. We have raised them from infants and in the blink of an eye they seem like they are grown ups. One of the most difficult transitions for parents can be when their kids become teenagers. It is a time of more independence and can also be a time of heightened emotions. But nothing is harder than a father watching his daughter start to turn into a woman.
Their baby girl is growing up and it’s definitely not easy. Penn Holderness, from the hilarious Holderness Family, is going through this growing pain right now. The Holderness family never fails to crack me up. This incredibly talented family always finds the funniest way to put their fun and quirky spin on the day-to-day issues we all deal with and their newest song is no different.
Today, this funny dad is singing an original song all about his baby girl becoming a teenager. As she gets older, it seems like his daughter wants to spend more time in her room on her iPad than she does with her dad, like she used to. And even just simply giving her dad a hug has turned into something awkward.
This hilarious song is sure to resonate with a lot of dads out there right now. It’s not easy when our kids get older, but it’s something we all have to face. Thankfully, this funny song will have you laughing along the way. Who else can relate to this hilarious song?
The Kyle and Jackie O show is a morning radio program in Australia. It is popular for it’s Hollywood scoop and crazy games, but the show is also known for one of its surprise giveback segment. During this time, listeners can call in on behalf of a friend or family member that may be struggling. The DJs have helped people in debt, those overcoming depression, and other members of the community. It’s always a surprise for the recipient and every moment is played out on air.
Today, Kyle and Jackie O are speaking with a woman named Kate. Her friend, Julie, is a stay-at-home mother of 6. Three of her children suffer from Wolfram Syndrome, which is a rare genetic condition with a life expectancy of 30 years. The oldest son has started to experience some of the sad effects of this disease such as blindness, so he decided to make a bucket list.
On the list are items such as swimming with dolphins and seeing snow for the first time. As soon as the DJs heard about this, they got on the phone with their contacts at Seaworld to see if they could help out this family. The amusement park agreed to pull out all the stops, so now it was time to tell the family the big news.
When mom Julie got on the phone, she was a little taken aback about this sudden surprise. But she was so thankful to the Kyle and Jackie O show and her amazing friend for making some of her son’s dreams come through.
It is truly an inspiration when we hear celebrities and famous figures stand up and speak out for the Lord. In this day and age, it is rare to take a stance like that, so I always have to cheer when I hear our Lord’s name in the pop news. Recently, actor Chris Pratt spread a message to teens all over the world that he loves God and they should too. His speech from the Teen Choice Awards was broadcast on television and millions of people got to hear his proclamation of faith.
Today, another celebrity is praising the name of the Lord for everyone to hear. Denzel Washington is an Academy Award-winning actor and he recently gave the commencement speech at Dillard University. He was speaking to the college graduates and wanted to give them some advice now that they would be entering the real world. Denzel’s number one piece of advice was to put God first. He said, ‘Put God first in everything that you do.
Everything that you think you see in me, everything that I’ve accomplished, everything that you think I have and I have a few things, everything that I have is by the grace of God’ These are such powerful words and you can even hear cheers in the crowd as he speaks to the graduates. I love hearing how God worked in Denzel’s life and now he is spreading the message for everyone to else to hear. Who else is saying amen right now?
I think whales are one of the most majestic creatures that God has placed on this earth. In fact, humpback whales are one of the largest species of whales in the ocean. It’s truly an amazing sight to see these incredible animals in their natural habitat and that’s why whale watching has become so much more popular over the years.
Sightseers will take cruises or boats to see all different species of ocean creatures, including whales, and they get to capture once-in-a-lifetime memories. That’s exactly what happened to a recent boat while they were headed out from Bondi Beach in New South Wales, Australia. 54-year-old wildlife photographer John Goodridge caught the entire moment on camera as he watched from a nearby cruise boat. The boat full of tourists got up close and personal with this humpback whale when he breaches right in front of them.
This gigantic creature leaps from the water right beside the boat and I know everyone must’ve been so stunned. It was truly a special moment and this photographer was able to capture every second of it on film. This is just another reminder how God’s creatures never cease to amaze me. He truly put so much time and thought into every tiny detail about the animals on this earth and they are so incredible to witness. I bet these sightseers had no clue they were going to have a whale-watching experience like this. Who else wishes that they could’ve been there in person? I know that I sure do.
‘Teach me how Your heart beats
And tether it to mine
The surgery is worth it
Get below the surface
Open up my eyes
I wanna see Heaven
So let Your kingdom come
I wanna see Heaven
So let Your kingdom come’
There is truly no one like our God in Heaven. The Lord changed us for the good. He made the ultimate sacrifice for us when He sent His only Son down from Heaven to die for our sins. Because of that amazing sacrifice, we are all saved and free to live out our days in Heaven above. God broke our chains and truly set us free. This was such a priceless gift and we are all blessed each and every day for the love from our Father. You are sure to be reminded of this as you listen to the powerful lyrics of ‘Heaven’ from Passion.
This Christian group always finds the perfect songs to give praise to His name. And they truly have a God-given talent for leading worship. These words are such an amazing reminder that when He washed our sins away, we truly were born again. It’s such an amazing feeling knowing that we have His love and strength behind us each and every step of the way.
I think that this song is an incredible way to give glory to the Lord to His name and let everyone know of the wonders of our God. Who else wants to join their voices together to worship our Lord?
It’s never an easy thing to lose a loved one, especially when you are just a teen or baby. 14-year-old Leah and her mom, Debbie, were very close. In fact, they were looking forward to going to see one of Leah’s favorite artists in concert. Leah and her mother would sing Pink songs all the time together, so they were both excited to see a live show. They had already purchased the tickets for the upcoming show in Australia but sadly, Debbie passed away in June and Leah was left heartbroken.
That’s when Leah’s aunt decided to step in and accompany her niece to the concert. Before they arrived, Leah wanted to make a sign, in hopes that Pink would see it. The sign read “My name is Leah – I’m 14 years old. I lost my beautiful Mom last month.
I would LOVE a hug… Please!” During the show, Pink spotted the teen in the crowd and stopped her entire show. She read the sign to the audience and immediately walked through the mass of fans to reach Leah. They embraced in the sweetest hug and you can see the tears streaming down Leah’s face. There’s no doubt that this special moment meant a lot to this young girl.
Pink’s music was something that brought Leah and her mother together and now it’s continuing to bring Leah good memories. And it’s so amazing that a huge superstar like Pink is able to take the time to be there when her fans need her.
Hayden was our typical college student who wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted to do with her life. She was feeling like she didn’t have a purpose when she was walking to class one day and felt a calling. She saw a ‘Be The Match’ sign and they were registering bone marrow donors.
She walked right over to the table and started to ask questions. Hayden eventually registered herself and shortly after, she received a phone call about a 1-year-old little girl who needed bone marrow to live. Hayden was a perfect match.
Little Skye wasn’t even a year old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. Her particular form of leukemia is very rare and only occurs in one in a million kids. Skye needed a bone marrow transplant right then. Thankfully, Hayden didn’t hesitate when she got the phone call and knew she would do whatever she needed to help out this little girl she didn’t even know.
Transplant donors and their recipients cannot share contact information until a year has elapsed. But as soon as that 1 year was up, Skye’s mom decided to contact Hayden. They formed a special relationship and started to talk and e-mail regularly.
Fast-forward 2 years and Hayden was getting married. She decided to invite Skye and her family all the way to Alabama for her wedding. The two had never met in person but today was finally going to be that day. And it was all caught on camera for these families to look back on for years to come. Who else is wiping away a tear right now?
There are times in life when we are faced with a decision that could change everything. Sometimes, it can be a difficult decision but other times you don’t have to think about it at all. That’s exactly what happened recently to log truck driver Ricky Broach. He was driving down the highway when he saw a school bus full of children.
The bus was turning and Ricky thought he was far enough away that he would have plenty of time to coast through. But there was a car blocking the road that the bus had to turn on, so it couldn’t move. Ricky and his log truck didn’t have enough time to brake so there were two options. Either the truck would hit the bus full of kids or it would go into the ditch.
Ricky didn’t hesitate when he turned the wheel and went right into the ditch. He risked his own life in order to make sure that the children would be safe from harm. “I never even thought about it. I just got the wheel and went,” Ricky said. And his quick thinking didn’t go unnoticed.
A woman who witnessed the moment posted on Facebook about how thankful she was for Ricky’s actions because 2 of her own children were on the bus at the time. Because of this log truck’s actions, her kids were safe and alive. Now, parents are calling Ricky a hero and are even planning to meet him in person to say thank you.
It’s never easy to watch an animal pass away. It’s especially difficult when we see animals on the side of the road that have become the victim of a car accident. We have all seen this before and it’s an extremely sad situation.
So, when 32-year-old Lauren Wagner and her friend, Sarah Wragge, spotted a deceased kangaroo on the roadside, they decided to U-turn and pull over. When they got closer to the animal, they noticed that the belly was still moving. So, Lauren got out of the car and went over to the kangaroo. That’s when she saw two legs sticking out of the mother’s pouch.
The little joey had survived the accident, even though his mother had passed on. Lauren knew she needed to act fast so she used both hands to pull the poor baby out. Lauren and Sarah wrapped the joey in a blanket and he was taken right to fauna rescue expert Sibylle Kaufmann.
It was such a bittersweet moment for this pair to rescue the baby knowing that the mother had passed on. But I’m so glad that these young women took a moment to stop and help an innocent animal when many people would have continued to drive on. Because of their quick actions, this joey is going to survive.
It’s truly an amazing moment and every second of this rescue was caught on camera. Now, people are commending Lauren and Sarah for their heroic actions and I’m doing the same. Thank you ladies!
Salem Media, our partners, and affiliates use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize site content, and deliver relevant video recommendations. By using this website and continuing to navigate, you consent to our use of such technologies and the sharing of video viewing activity with third-party partners in accordance with the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws.Privacy Policy
