Author: Juba

Embarking on a treasure hunt is a dream for anyone, especially if you’re a young child. And in 2020, 7-year-old boy named Theo made the find of the decade at an Idaho resort hot spring and lived out the dream of a treasure hunter. The precious item he spotted was thought to have been lost lost forever, though something about its curious appearance inspired Theo to track down its origins. A Normal Vacation Young Theo…

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Foster kids struggle every day, wondering what it’s like to have a real family. One boy named Richard endured a particularly upsetting foster experience, one that left telltale signs all over his body. Luckily he found a lifeline in one Ms. Ripley, who swore that she would give this boy a real shot at happiness. But the answer wasn’t simple for either of them. Losing Parents to Addiction When they were little boys, Richard and…

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Those who choose to foster children are the unsung heroes of the world. To step in and parent and love a child that you know might be leaving you soon must not be an easy emotional weight to bear. But fostering was an endeavor one Wisconsin mother welcomed. Many thought she was crazy to take in six foster kids on top of her own, but given her past, she knew she had to. Still, it…

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As kids, who didn’t love taking a trip to see grandma and grandpa’s house where they’d spoil you rotten and feed you delicious meals? A close relationship between kids and their grandparents is extra special. Just ask Doug Hayes. Hayes is the grandfather of 10 kids from Gladstone, Oregon, who loved showering his little ones with surprises. So, for Christmas, he wanted to do something extra special for all of them, and he had a brilliant idea. The words…

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In today’s world, we’re so fortunate to have access to modern medicine. Researchers and scientists make breakthroughs every day, and their knowledge of the industry is expanding at an exponential rate. It’s hard to picture life without the help of medical professionals. Though the world of medicine is constantly growing, unexpected ailments and diseases can strike at any time, making us resort to other extremes. When a little girl in South Carolina developed an unusual…

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We’ve all had those days. From the moment the alarm clock beeps, there’s no time to spare. With every hour that passes comes another massive hurdle to jump over, and the stakes just get higher. Still, you just gotta keep your eye on the finish line, where the reward is worth the journey. For one Chicago SWAT Sergeant, hours of hitting repeat on his motivating training playlist had all culminated on the morning of a…

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Few people are capable of exploring the open seas on their own: battling monstrous waves, violent weather, and possibly running into pirates. But 16-year-old Abby Sunderland was ready to do all that and more. In 2010, the teenager set sail for a record-breaking epic voyage around the world. She encountered both beauty and disaster, but eight years after it was over, she received a shocking phone call that had her questioning everything. In 2010, 16-year-old…

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Pauline Chambless and her husband tried to have a biological baby for 14 long years — years that came with a lot of sorrow and disappointment. But after eventually deciding to use a sperm donor, their situation didn’t improve. In fact, decades later, Pauline discovered the process hadn’t exactly gone as planned. Infertility Struggles Pauline Chambless and her husband struggled with infertility. After over a decade of failing to conceive, along with several taxing miscarriages,…

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Clayton Ward helped high school students get to their classes, but he didn’t necessarily love driving a school bus. Connecting with the kids and talking to them about his passions was what really made him enjoy jumping behind the wheel. Which was why he was stunned when some of the students suggested he shouldn’t be driving the school bus at all… Path of Education Clayton Ward tried to follow the path of education. He dreamed…

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If you don’t have your eyes glued to your toddler at all times, they could disappear at any moment. In high-traffic places like New York City and Disney World, parents sometimes even leash their children! Still, you’d think it’d be hard to lose a child in the secluded quaintness of the woods. So when an unsupervised three-year-old boy from Florida wandered off into the thick of the woods, his mother was was worried sick, but as it…

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