Good News Thread

[Graeme]

http://www.iizcat.com/post/4145/Man-stays-behind-in-war-torn-Syria-to-take-care-of-homeless-cats-will-stay-with-them-no-matter-what

And continuing the Syrian theme: Syrian refugee helps Canadian bride with her wedding dress

[Valkyrie]

A bit of good news regarding one of the individuals on my caseload.  I am a speech therapist who works with adults with developmental disabilities.  I assessed an individual about a year ago and put him on program.  He's fairly quiet, but likes to play games and use the iPad during sessions.  He spent the majority of his time in dayhab sleeping, and rarely participated in activities.  Well, a few months ago someone gave him a stuffed animal.  Now he spends his time dancing with the animals (he now has two), or at the table doing activities.  Or should I say the animal does the activities with his help...  He is also much more verbal.  If I ask him how he's doing, I get a mumbled 'good', but if I ask the animal how he's doing, I get 'good, how are you?'.  A lot of people have commented on his transformation.  I wish it were that simple to make everyone so happy.  

[Reader1810]

More "wow" than good news but it is interesting

[Valkyrie]

I wasn't quite sure where to post this, since it's not an LOL cat, but I decided here because it might have been a tragic outcome if the kitty hadn't helped the man.  

 

http://www.lovemeow.com/cat-guides-man-down-the-mountain-after-he-got-lost-1988333187.html

[Reader1810]

I wasn't quite sure where to post this, since it's not an LOL cat, but I decided here because it might have been a tragic outcome if the kitty hadn't helped the man.  

 

http://www.lovemeow.com/cat-guides-man-down-the-mountain-after-he-got-lost-1988333187.html

Smart cat. No surprise though, he's a Penguin. 

[Reader1810]

Saved by drone, social media

[Graeme]

Seven-year-old boy buys a pony using lemonade stand money

 

That's hard work and dedication for you!

[Valkyrie]

Seven-year-old boy buys a pony using lemonade stand money

 

That's hard work and dedication for you!

 We need more kids like him in the world.   

[Reader1810]

Young football player ties rival's bootlaces during game

[Reader1810]

Ricochet the surfing dog helps kids with special needs and soldiers with PTSD

[Drew Espinosa]

A police officer saves 3 year old boy

[Valkyrie]

Proof that it's possible to overcome extreme adversity.  I had to watch a video about Willowbrook during my orientation for my current job.  I cried during the whole thing.  Seeing how one of its former residents has flourished is very heartening.  

 

http://www.lohud.com/story/entertainment/arts/2016/10/19/rockland-artist-willowbrook-painter-stars/91549716/

[Palantir]

Maybe it's good news. The article certainly paints it that way.

It made me smile enough to consider putting it in the 'Make Us laugh; section, but apparently it's true.- and we're a long way off from 1st April.

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-31/scrotox-helps-men-give-wrinkly-scrotums-the-sack/7970466

[Drew Espinosa]

An adorable baby with Down's Syndrome becomes a model.

Edited November 1, 2016 by Drew Espinosa

[W_L]

Not sure if this is too touchy of a subject, but it's good news:

 

Men may finally understand women better:

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/11/01/male-birth-control-study-nixed-after-men-cant-handle-side-effects-women-face-daily/93088124/

 

It's kind of funny, kind of thought provoking, and slightly weird. I didn't know that Male birth control had advanced to that level, nor did I know we have similar side effects. It's good news for all the women, who suffer through it that men are susceptible to the same.

[Reader1810]

Hero who paid to return stranger's dog rewarded for generosity

[Valkyrie]

It's Penguin!!!  

 

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/10/29/icu-intensive-cat-unit-helping-patients-heal-at-ucsf/

[Reader1810]

Not everyone loves winter but these animals sure do

 

       Something that will be sure to make you smile

[Valkyrie]

 

 

http://www.littlethings.com/homecoming-dance-surprise/?utm_source=ama&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=kids

[Reader1810]

 

http://www.littlethings.com/homecoming-dance-surprise/?utm_source=ama&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=kids

 

Me too   ....

[Graeme]

I've been a bit behind in posting to this thread, so here we go...

 

Country community pitches in to help with harvest for farmer fighting cancer

 

Outback radio station training 12 year olds to be the journalists of the future

 

Boy, 5, saves mum's life after an allergic reaction

 

Newcastle cafe serves up hospitality experience for people with a disability

 

10 year old NASA-bound after creating bandage dispenser while undergoing chemotherapy

[FoxEmerson]

Firstly, I love this thread! It's the most smile-worthy read I've had for a couple of weeks and everyone's contribution took a very long time to read, but it was worth it!

 

Here's mine... no matter what else is happening, having a very large number of elecric cars coming out (and affordable) is going to reduce our carbon imprint a lot.

[Arpeggio]

My liver enzymes are back to normal!

[Valkyrie]

My liver enzymes are back to normal!

:D That's great news!

[Reader1810]

My liver enzymes are back to normal!

Wonderful :D and a terrific post for the Good News thread!