Good News Thread

[Graeme]

Addicted to Random Acts of Kindness

[Reader1810]

Addicted to Random Acts of Kindness

 

Wonderful story and I especially like the "flow-on effects" of this one gesture. That this lifted the spirits of so many is phenomenal.

[Reader1810]

Not really good "news" but it is lighthearted and cute.

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3609011/The-squirrels-love-horsing-Cheeky-rodents-love-playing-toy-animals.html

[Reader1810]

What's cuter than human babies and baby animals? Why human babies and baby animals together, of course!

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3608367/I-wanna-like-oo-oo-Touching-moment-Gus-baby-gorilla-reaches-copy-two-year-old-girl-placed-hands-window-enclosure.html

[Graeme]

Meet refugee turned poet Abe Nouk

 

Stroke survivor Adrian Eagleton can't speak -- but wait until you hear him sing Unchained Melody

Edited May 27, 2016 by Graeme

[sandrewn]

I like to think that most people are kind and caring by nature. It is good to see proof of this every so often.

 

http://animalmozo.com/2015/11/24/27-animals-that-people-did-amazing-things-for-17-made-me-lose-it-2/

 

http://cottagelife.com/news/adorable-newborn-beavers-given-second-chance-thanks-to-saskatchewan-wildlife-centre

 

Sandrewn

[Reader1810]

The importance of kindness....       It's hard to believe it's been nine years, I remember when this story first aired. 

 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/27/health/youssif-burn-recovery-2016/index.html

[Valkyrie]

Stroke survivor Adrian Eagleton can't speak -- but wait until you hear him sing Unchained Melody

Speech and singing are processed in different parts of the brain, so people with severe aphasia that can't speak--or can only speak a few words--are able to sing fluently.  The guy in the video reminds me of a former patient of mine that had severe aphasia and apraxia (difficulty with motor planning-so he know what to say, but can't physically say it) of speech.  He couldn't say any words volitionally, but could swear just fine. lol  He could also sing "happy birthday" perfectly fluently.  Thank you for sharing this.  It brought tears to my eyes.  I am going to share with my speech therapist colleagues.  

Edited May 29, 2016 by Valkyrie

[glitteryantlers]

http://www.ktvu.com/news/144961572-story

 

Firefighters help man in wheelchair wash his car

[sandrewn]

I suppose this is one of those do you consider it, half full or half empty situations. I myself almost always choose the half full point of view. Though I think in this case with the added feature of, its the thought that counts (minus the cash, transit pass and wallet). A bit of both maybe?

 

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/a-new-yorker-lost-his-wallet-and-got-the-most-new-york-note-imaginable

 

Sandrewn

[Reader1810]

Abandoned five-day-old wild foal is rescued 

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3618252/Abandoned-five-day-old-pony-foal-rescued-spotted-dead-night-hill-walkers-thanks-shiny-white-coat.html

 

[sandrewn]

As the week passed I felt a happy outcome was not to be this time. I was WRONG and couldn't be happier about it. The missing boy was found.

Lost

http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/i-regret-what-i-did-japanese-parents-abandon-child-as-discipline-return-to-find-him-gone-1.2922548

 

And Found

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-03/boy-missing-in-japan-forest-found-alive,-rescuer-says/7474000

 

 

What a great way to end the week!

Sandrewn

Edited June 3, 2016 by sandrewn

[Graeme]

New Zealand's youngest heart transplant patient

 

I dare you to not cry when you read Lily's story

[northie]

Not being the slimmest female around, I found this good news ...

 

One small victory for realistic body images!

 

http://www.today.com/style/plus-size-model-iskra-lawrence-celebrates-unretouched-lingerie-ad-t94441

[Reader1810]

Contrite pinecone thief returns cone with adorable apology letter

Edited June 5, 2016 by Reader1810

[glitteryantlers]

Bittersweet idea

 

[sandrewn]

A high speed head on, often ends as a statistic. Score this, as one for the 'Good News Thread'. If you ever wondered if a long past first aid course of any kind you took was worth it. The answer is you just never know.

 

http://kfor.com/2016/06/08/he-was-really-lifeless-4-year-old-survives-being-internally-decapitated-in-violent-crash/

 

A stranger is a friend you just haven't met yet

Sandrewn

[Drew Espinosa]

Watch Heroic Rescuers Reunite Crying Otter Pup With Mom

[Reader1810]

Kayak Instructor Saves Baby Dolphin

[Reader1810]

Two Students Save Suicidal Man’s Life

[Graeme]

100-year-old grandmother raises money for charity by jumping out of a plane

[Reader1810]

This is good…some happy news to share

[Graeme]

This is good…some happy news to share

Thank you. Today's a good day for good news.

[glitteryantlers]

[Reader1810]

 

Out of likes ....     this win-win. Very apropos that his name is Hart.