A kind-hearted police officer has become widely known for his acts of compassion and generosity in Little Rock, Arkansas. Officer Tommy Norman is now working to improve the lives of a mother and children he literally rescued off a sidewalk last month.
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It all started during a routine patrol when Norman discovered a 2-year-old sleeping on top of her mother– who was just days from giving birth.
“I passed the sidewalk in the middle of my patrol area and then I see a baby stroller”but didn’t see anyone nearby, Officer Norman said.
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He turned to find the mother, Jessica, lying on the sidewalk with her daughter Kayla curled up on her chest. When he woke them up, Jessica said, “I was scared I was in trouble or something.â€
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The mother and daughter had been homeless since March, when they fled a domestic-violence situation. The pair had maxed out their stay at a local women’s shelter, and they began sleeping in public places because it seemed to be the safest option.
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After hearing her story, Norman took Jessica and Kayla to a motel. Then he posted their story and a video on Instagram, and donations started flooding in from around the world; from clothes and shoes to diapers and toys. Just days later, Jessica gave birth to her son Xavier.
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Jessica is now filling out applications to find work, while Norman continues working to find the family of three a more permanent living situation.
Watch the video below, which was taken soon after Jessica and Kayla took up residence in the motel, and share to warm hearts!
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