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‘She’s just my stepmom.’ I wasn’t on the daycare list. I’m left off emails because I’m not a ‘primary’ parent.’: Woman navigates blended family life, ‘I’m more than JUST a stepmom’

Love What Matters | Jan 12, 2022

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‘This is all for you.’ Now any time he sees a truck, he tells me about his buddy, Lonnie.’: Neighborhood in tears after recycling worker’s act of kindness for little boy

Love What Matters | Jan 11, 2022

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‘People stood to see what was wrong with the screaming kid in the plane. ‘Call me Grandma Jackie.’: Mom praises flight attendant’s kindness, ‘She went above and beyond’

Love What Matters | Jan 10, 2022

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‘My dad is the town crackhead. He cried when he met my son. Every year for my birthday, he gets me a present.’: Daughter to addict urges ‘he was someone before drugs’

Love What Matters | Jan 8, 2022

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‘I called my husband, ‘I don’t want to live anymore. I can’t keep fighting.’ Then I discovered I was pregnant.’: Woman survives fatal Biliary Atresia to birth miracle baby, ‘I defied all odds’

Love What Matters | Jan 7, 2022

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‘I heard, ‘One, two, three, four!’ I asked, ‘What are you counting?!’ The cord was wrapped around his neck four TIMES!’: After complicated birth, mom thankful for ‘miracle baby’

Love What Matters | Jan 6, 2022

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‘Is he ok?’ I was afraid to say the words.’: Mom births son with Down syndrome, ‘I am so thankful for his perfect 47 chromosomes’

Love What Matters | Jan 4, 2022

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‘I locked eyes with a stranger. ‘Are you okay?’ I was visibly a junkie, barely able to swallow my embarrassment.’: Woman reminisces on stranger’s ‘beautiful act of kindness’

Love What Matters | Jan 3, 2022

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‘My dog has been tormenting me for 7 years.’: Mom shares hilarious story of ‘angry pooter’ dog

Love What Matters | Dec 31, 2021

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‘I found myself stopped, watching as she walked inside. I want to be her when I grow up.’: Mom shares touching moment with military mom, ‘Her words were everything I needed’

Love What Matters | Dec 30, 2021

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‘That’s you!’ my wife said. I watched the TV screen carefully. Suddenly, my whole life made sense.’: Man discovers he’s autistic at 32, now ‘happy, flourishing’

Love What Matters | Dec 29, 2021

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‘Wait, you’re not kidding? 30 seconds ago, our life was perfect.’: Mom to son with Down syndrome says ‘you’re not the baby I thought, but you’re still MY baby’

Love What Matters | Dec 28, 2021

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‘I’m leaving for college soon. I wanted to make my little brother smile while I still can.’: Big brother’s ‘goofy joke’ reminds us to ‘make every moment count’ with our siblings

Love What Matters | Dec 27, 2021

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‘I’m Claire. I’m 90. I’m single. And I don’t need no man! Mic drop.’: 90-year-old woman hilariously praises ‘hubby-free’ life, claims it’s ‘the secret to living long’

Love What Matters | Dec 24, 2021

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‘I instantly noticed her teeny tiny ears. ‘Do you think she has IT?’: Mom of 3 births baby with down syndrome, ‘She is the most amazing human being I’ve ever met’

Love What Matters | Dec 22, 2021

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‘I have a secret. Every Friday, I ditch my kids in a safe space and spend the day doing things that fill my cup.’: Woman urges ‘stop shaming moms for needing a break’

Love What Matters | Dec 21, 2021

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‘You’re not essential, you just work with animals.’: Vet technician says ‘they may not be humans, but we are just as important’

Love What Matters | Dec 20, 2021

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‘My therapist said it might be a good idea to hire a ‘personal assistant.’ I’m a stay-at-home-mom. Am I crazy?’: Mother recalls how extra help would get her ‘sparkle’ back

Love What Matters | Dec 17, 2021

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‘Nothing prepares you for the beauty of this moment’: Bride overcome with emotion when surprised by man who received her late son’s heart

Love What Matters | Dec 16, 2021

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‘My hubby snapped this photo while I fell asleep, breastfeeding our twins. It’s unflattering, but it makes me proud.’: Mom reminds us how ‘amazing’ the female body can be

Love What Matters | Dec 15, 2021

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‘I won’t let you die, Gunnar.’ I was heading towards end-stage illness.’: Son of quarterback, Boomer Esiason, advocates for others with cystic fibrosis, ‘I now live the miracle’

Love What Matters | Dec 14, 2021

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‘I’m done talking. Bye.’ Josh had broken the covenant. I would wait it out.’: Couple work through infidelity together, ‘Our family is loving every minute together’

Love What Matters | Dec 13, 2021

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‘Emmy go put on your Elsa dress, I feel like dancing.’ Minutes later, he came down as Anna!’: Dad surprises family with dance, ‘Even through a pandemic, he keeps us grounded’

Love What Matters | Dec 10, 2021

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‘As she opened the door, her eyes welled with tears. ‘Thank you,’ she whispered. She was weak in my arms.’: Woman shares act of kindness for friend grieving miscarriage

Love What Matters | Dec 9, 2021

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Tag Archives | love what matters

‘She’s just my stepmom.’ I wasn’t on the daycare list. I’m left off emails because I’m not a ‘primary’ parent.’: Woman navigates blended family life, ‘I’m more than JUST a stepmom’

‘This is all for you.’ Now any time he sees a truck, he tells me about his buddy, Lonnie.’: Neighborhood in tears after recycling worker’s act of kindness for little boy

‘People stood to see what was wrong with the screaming kid in the plane. ‘Call me Grandma Jackie.’: Mom praises flight attendant’s kindness, ‘She went above and beyond’

‘My dad is the town crackhead. He cried when he met my son. Every year for my birthday, he gets me a present.’: Daughter to addict urges ‘he was someone before drugs’

‘I called my husband, ‘I don’t want to live anymore. I can’t keep fighting.’ Then I discovered I was pregnant.’: Woman survives fatal Biliary Atresia to birth miracle baby, ‘I defied all odds’

‘I heard, ‘One, two, three, four!’ I asked, ‘What are you counting?!’ The cord was wrapped around his neck four TIMES!’: After complicated birth, mom thankful for ‘miracle baby’

‘Is he ok?’ I was afraid to say the words.’: Mom births son with Down syndrome, ‘I am so thankful for his perfect 47 chromosomes’

‘I locked eyes with a stranger. ‘Are you okay?’ I was visibly a junkie, barely able to swallow my embarrassment.’: Woman reminisces on stranger’s ‘beautiful act of kindness’

‘My dog has been tormenting me for 7 years.’: Mom shares hilarious story of ‘angry pooter’ dog

‘I found myself stopped, watching as she walked inside. I want to be her when I grow up.’: Mom shares touching moment with military mom, ‘Her words were everything I needed’

‘That’s you!’ my wife said. I watched the TV screen carefully. Suddenly, my whole life made sense.’: Man discovers he’s autistic at 32, now ‘happy, flourishing’

‘Wait, you’re not kidding? 30 seconds ago, our life was perfect.’: Mom to son with Down syndrome says ‘you’re not the baby I thought, but you’re still MY baby’

‘I’m leaving for college soon. I wanted to make my little brother smile while I still can.’: Big brother’s ‘goofy joke’ reminds us to ‘make every moment count’ with our siblings

‘I’m Claire. I’m 90. I’m single. And I don’t need no man! Mic drop.’: 90-year-old woman hilariously praises ‘hubby-free’ life, claims it’s ‘the secret to living long’

‘I instantly noticed her teeny tiny ears. ‘Do you think she has IT?’: Mom of 3 births baby with down syndrome, ‘She is the most amazing human being I’ve ever met’

‘I have a secret. Every Friday, I ditch my kids in a safe space and spend the day doing things that fill my cup.’: Woman urges ‘stop shaming moms for needing a break’

‘You’re not essential, you just work with animals.’: Vet technician says ‘they may not be humans, but we are just as important’

‘My therapist said it might be a good idea to hire a ‘personal assistant.’ I’m a stay-at-home-mom. Am I crazy?’: Mother recalls how extra help would get her ‘sparkle’ back

‘Nothing prepares you for the beauty of this moment’: Bride overcome with emotion when surprised by man who received her late son’s heart

‘My hubby snapped this photo while I fell asleep, breastfeeding our twins. It’s unflattering, but it makes me proud.’: Mom reminds us how ‘amazing’ the female body can be

‘I won’t let you die, Gunnar.’ I was heading towards end-stage illness.’: Son of quarterback, Boomer Esiason, advocates for others with cystic fibrosis, ‘I now live the miracle’

‘I’m done talking. Bye.’ Josh had broken the covenant. I would wait it out.’: Couple work through infidelity together, ‘Our family is loving every minute together’

‘Emmy go put on your Elsa dress, I feel like dancing.’ Minutes later, he came down as Anna!’: Dad surprises family with dance, ‘Even through a pandemic, he keeps us grounded’

‘As she opened the door, her eyes welled with tears. ‘Thank you,’ she whispered. She was weak in my arms.’: Woman shares act of kindness for friend grieving miscarriage

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