An iconic singer and a blonde bombshell, Dolly Parton truly is unmatched. This country music legend who is a songwriter, businesswoman, and humanitarian among the rest, has given the world of country music a lot over the years. Not only she is under the spotlight for decades because of her songs and vocal, but she’s…
Natalie, a new mom with a demanding job, found herself in need of assistance and turned to her mother, Diane, for help in caring for her baby. Diane, a loving and supportive presence, readily embraced the responsibility.[/read] As days turned into weeks, Diane’s contribution became indispensable, but a subtle tension arose when she broached the…
People who have never experienced the unconditional love of a pet cannot understand why their place in the home is never up for discussion. Guests in a pet’s home are always welcome, may experience cuddles, odd sounds or smells, fur sharing and a love that comes without demands. The following story is about what a…
A group of women recently got together to shoot a particularly memorable picture of their family, which included all six generations. According to Gracie Howell, 58, her 98-year-old grandmother has carried “hundreds of infants” over the years. A recent photo shows MaeDell (Taylor) Hawkins holding her great-great-great-granddaughter Zhavia, who was born in December, in her…
People frequently come across objects that puzzle them in a world where appearances can be deceiving, so they turn to the internet for help in identifying these odd artifacts. Everyday life surrounds us with a multitude of objects, each carefully crafted to fulfill a certain function. While many of these objects are easily recognized, some…
Country music icon Randy Travis paid particular homage to one of his predecessors, George Jones, on a quiet night at the Grand Ole Opry. Travis was seated alone with his guitar, and the stage lights were dimmed for the evening. He began strumming his guitar and singing the well-known hymn “Amazing Grace.” When purple and…
A 47-year-old man boarded a plane on the way to see his daughter after his 43-year-old wife left to get Starbucks in the airport. It was already the second time she would make them miss their flight, so he no longer waited for her. A couple’s daughter, Jess, was receiving her college education in a…
John, happily married to Lisa for several years, treated her two sons from a previous marriage as his own. Lisa had shared details about her ex-husband Mark, who had abandoned them. John admired Lisa’s strength and embraced the role of a loving father. Unexpectedly, Mark resurfaced after years of absence, wanting to reconnect with his…
A wife found out her husband had spent more than $5,000 on holiday presents.[/read] But she was taken aback to discover that his chosen present was insignificant compared to the others. A newlywed couple was enjoying their first holiday together. After three years of dating, they continued a long-standing custom of buying and exchanging presents…
In the days after my father’s sudden passing, grief and responsibilities consumed me. I became not just a brother but a surrogate father to Emily, my seven-year-old sister. Her tear-filled eyes, longing for Dad, pulled at my heart, urging me to be strong for her. One evening, as I tucked Emily in, she innocently asked,…