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June 2018 Addictions

Hillary Harris of Eau Claire, Wisconsin was almost ready to move before she discovered something amazing about the house next door. The house beside Hillary shared a driveway with hers and there had been a constant stream of renters coming and going from the home. Some of those tenants were less than desirable and Hillary was fed up with it all. When Dawn Johnson moved it, Hillary was downright cold to her. "She would not acknowledge me whatsoever,” Dawn said. But for some reason, Hillary’s 5-year-old daughter and Dawn struck up an unlikely bond. This led to Hillary’s husband getting to know their new neighbor. After starting a conversation, he found out that Dawn was from Greenwood, Wisconsin. When Hillary was an infant, she was adopted but her adoption papers showed that she had a sister named Dawn Johnson from Greenwood. But Hillary and her husband just could not believe that their new neighbor could actually be her sister. That seemed like such a stretch. After doing a bit more research, and talking with Dawn, it was officially confirmed that Hillary’s frustrating neighbor next door was actually her long lost sister. Now, these two are happy to be so close and share a driveway and Hillary is anything but cold to her. This just goes to show that you should never judge a book by it is cover and someone’s story could be just the one you have been waiting to hear all your life. Just how amazing is this unexpected reunion?

There’s nothing like watching a child follow their dreams and find happiness and success. And that’s exactly what is happening right now with 12-year-old Angel Garcia from Los Angeles, California. This talented young boy has a passion for singing and he’s ready to make his dream a reality. Just watch as he steps onto the America’s Got Talent stage and instantly wins over the judges with his charming personality and smile. He confidently took the stage and everyone took notice. But the most memorable thing about Angel is when he said what inspires him to perform. Angel’s dad, who is watching him from backstage, is his biggest inspiration. What a sweet sentiment from this young boy. And then Angel starts to sing and the entire audition takes another turn. From the very first note, I couldn’t get over the voice that came out of his body. It’s obvious that Angel is mature well beyond his years and his vocal abilities truly showcase that. He belted out a Spanish tune and it had the crowd on their feet. I might not be able to understand all of the words, but I can definitely hear the talent and skill behind his performance. I know he must’ve practiced so hard for this audition and it’s all paying off in this moment. Some of those high notes are not easy to hit, but Angel acted like it was easy as pie. I have a feeling that he is going to have a long career ahead of him. Who else agrees?

‘O say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?’ I always love hearing ‘The Star Spangled Banner.’ It is one of those songs that truly makes you feel alive and you can’t help but sing along to the patriotic melody. Today, the talented group of 7th Ave are giving this special tune the a cappella treatment and it’s absolutely beautiful to hear. These 4 incredible voices always put their heart and soul into every single performance. They truly give their all and it comes across with each song and medley. I’m in awe of all the skill and talent in this one song. This group never ceases to amaze with their vocals and they always pick the perfect songs to showcase their talent. I truly believe that they all have a God-given talent for performing and it's absolutely amazing to hear them use that talent in such a beautiful way. There’s no doubt that they completely nailed this performance and we all know that ‘The National Anthem’ is not an easy song to perform. But, as soon as they started to sing, I knew this was going to be a rendition to remember. There are a few tricky notes and your voice has got to be nearly perfect to pull of this patriotic tune. I think we can all agree that these a cappella singers did this song justice. This was the absolute perfect song to listen to today. Who else agrees with me?

‘O say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?’ 5-year-old Sophie Fatu truly has a voice like no other. There's no doubt that Sophie is talented way beyond her years. She originally won our hearts when she belted out one of her favorite Frank Sinatra songs 'My Way.' Sophie became a viral sensation all over the Internet. Today, Sophie is taking on a difficult task as she performs ‘The Star Spangled Banner.’ The National Anthem is never an easy song to sing, but Sophie truly put her all into it. From beginning to end, Sophie belted her heart out and it was full of pride for her country. It’s so heartwarming to watch this sweetie do exactly what she loves and I think she definitely did this song justice. I just love how much passion she puts into each and every word. Sophie is very serious about her performance and it truly comes across. It's obvious that she can light up any room and this young girl has a bright future ahead of her. She's following her dreams and it's absolutely heartwarming to witness. This patriotic performance touched my heart and it’s definitely one of my favorite renditions. What did you think of little Sophie and her National Anthem performance? I hope we continue to hear more from this pint-sized cutie!

Chick-Fil-A fast food restaurants are known for this incredible food and kind service. Anytime you go to Chick-Fil-A, the employees are always polite and willing to go above and beyond to make your meal a pleasant experience. Danny Cadra knows all about the amazing service at Chick-Fil-A and that’s one of the reasons he’s a regular at the location in Lubbock, Texas. But recently, Danny experienced an amazing act of kindness that has turned into something so much bigger. Danny had just received his food from the drive-thru window when he drove off without his change. Cashier Marcus Henderson could’ve just put the money back in the register, but he knew that Danny would come back so he did something incredible instead. Marcus got an envelope and put the change inside, for safe keeping, until Danny came back and Marcus could give him his change. Every single day that Marcus came to work, he put the envelope in his back pocket, waiting for Danny to return. It was nearly 3 weeks later when Danny and his daughter came into the restaurant. He was blown away when Marcus presented him with the change that he had completely forgot about. After the two started talking, they realized that they had more in common that just the act of kindness. In college, Danny was a trumpet major at Texas Tech and that is the exact same major as Marcus. These two have created a bond and it all started with a kind gesture. What an amazing story.

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God has been so good to me and I must share it. I would have never believed that he would be using me in such a mighty way.
I was angry and blamed God for the loss of my two friends and legs for many years. I now realize that my own free will and bad decision making is the cause of these devastating events. I see that God simply took his hand from me until I reached a place where my only option was to turn to him. When I finally came to that place, he was standing there with his arms wide open. He is such a loving Father.
I set a goal to walk for the first time in 20 years. It took a miracle from God to make it happen. I am thankful for all I have been through. I believe that I would not know the purpose God has for my life if I had not gone through these horrible things.

People have found and continue to find images of Jesus in Andrea Eastman's prayerful painting of a lake sunset.

No one wants to be stopped by a police officer, but it’s a situation that does happen from time to time. Matthew Bailly probably wasn’t in the best mood when he saw flashing lights in his rear view mirror, but he pulled over and cooperated with this officer. New Jersey State Trooper Michael Patterson thought he was just going through a routine minor vehicle violation, but it turned into something so much more for both of these men. Matthew is actually a retired police officer from Piscataway, New Jersey. He struck up a conversation with Trooper Patterson and they started to talk about the town. Trooper Patterson used to live there and even mentioned the street that he grew up on. Matthew recalled a story about delivering his very first baby at a house on that same street. Finally, Trooper Patterson put the pieces together and revealed that 27 years ago, he was the baby that Matthew had delivered. He immediately shook Matthew’s hand and the two formed an instant bond. After this meeting, Trooper Patterson and his mom met Matthew and his wife to reconnect. I’m sure that both parties had a lot of interesting stories about that night 27 years ago and that it will be a moment none of them will ever forget. I’m so glad that God brought these families back together. And don’t worry about that original vehicle violation that Matthew was pulled over for. Trooper Patterson let Matthew off with just a warning. What an incredible story!

We see animals all the time in our day-to-day lives. But there are some places where we hope to not see an animal. One of those places has to be a busy intersection or highway. Unfortunately, that’s exactly the situation a family of ducks found themselves in recently in Nottingham, England. A momma and her ducklings were found waddling around on a sidewalk next a very busy road. A lot of pedestrians took notice and became fearful that the ducks would be injured if they tried to cross. That’s when an amazing police officer stepped up to make sure these sweet animals would remain unharmed. A passerby caught the entire exchange on camera and it’s absolutely heartwarming to witness. Just watch as the officer first tries to keep the ducks from walking out into the road. He has to use his body to block them and guide them in a different direction. But when it becomes obvious that the momma and her ducklings need to cross the road in order to return home, this officer goes above and beyond. He stops the flow of traffic and walks right beside the ducks as they cross the busy street to get to the other side. It was such a sweet sight to see them waddle across the safety. Who knows what would've happened to these sweet ducks if the officer hadn't of saved them from the busy freeway. But now, they get to live out their life in happiness and safety. This is definitely a happy ending to the story!

It’s never easy to be away from our families. But that is the reality for many men and women in the military. They can spend months at a time away from their loved ones and miss many of the special milestones. No one knows this more than 30-year-old Valerie Burns. Valerie’s younger brother, Brian, has been serving in the National Guard for over 12 months. These siblings have been super close, even from a young age, so Valerie truly felt Brian’s absence. Before he left, Brian and Valerie seemed to do everything together. This younger brother even helped assist with the birth of her first child. Now, this mother of three is about the get the surprise she’s been waiting on. While out shopping with her children, Valerie is busy looking around the aisle. But then, she hears a familiar voice from behind her calling out her name. When she turns around, Valerie is stunned to see Brian right there in front of her. She had no idea he was coming home so soon and she definitely didn’t expect him to be in the store with her. When she finally realizes what is happening, they reunite for the sweetest embrace. These siblings are finally together again and it feels like they are exactly where they are meant to be. It’s obvious these two have so much love for each other. Siblings are truly a blessing from God and it’s so sweet to see the relationship that this brother and sister have built.

‘I tip my hat to the keeper of the stars He sure knew what he was doin' When he joined these two hearts I hold everything When I hold you in my arms I've got all I'll ever need Thanks to the keeper of the stars’ I think we can all agree that Chris Rupp is an incredible musician and vocalist. He rose to fame as an a cappella singing sensation in the group Home Free. Now, this talented singer is performing all on his own and each song he selects gets better than the last. Today, Chris is performing a special unplugged rendition of Tracy Byrd’s 'Keeper Of The Stars.' But this song is a little bit different because Chris recorded three different parts, so it’s almost like a trio singing together. This timeless song has touched the hearts of millions for years with it's beautiful lyrics about love. This is such a great reminder that even when we don’t realize it, God is always working behind the scenes. He has a plan for our lives and knows exactly what He is doing. Sometimes, it’s hard to trust when we cannot see the end result, but songs like this remind us of what the outcomes can be. I always love when Chris covers a song and this incredible performance is no different. I especially love how he combines his vocal skills with the piano to pull of an amazing sound. I sure do hope Chris continues to make songs like this. Don't you agree?

Animals are truly amazing creatures created by God. A lot of people think that animals do not have feelings or that they do not understand what a human is saying, but this particular video shows that this is absolutely not the case. Animals truly have a sixth sense and they can have feelings, just like we do. Take this adorable chimpanzee, example. Limbani was born with pneumonia and he was rejected by his mother. When he was first taken in by the Zoological Wildlife Foundation, his care was an around the clock job. Without his mother, Limbani needed a lot of attention and one couple stepped up to the plate and helped the care for this sweet baby. Now that Limbani is older, it has been a few months since he has seen his infant caretakers. But today, this selfless couple is visiting Limbani and this is one reunion that you don’t want to miss. Limbani is minding his own business in the kitchen when the couple makes a surprise visit. This funny chimpanzee takes one look at them and immediately breaks out into excitement. He definitely did not forget his friends from when he was a baby. And I just love how he leaps into the man’s arms for the biggest hug. The emotions are written all over Limbani’s face and it’s absolutely beautiful to watch. He knows exactly who these people are and he is so happy to see them again. Don’t you agree that all of God’s creatures are just amazing?

Jeff and Angela Hartung are still getting to know each other. Even though this married couple has been together for over 17 years, but Angela can’t remember at least 15 years of her life. Angela was crossing the street in New York City when a car struck her. She suffered a traumatic brain injury and was left in a coma for a month. When Angela finally woke up, she thought she was still married to her first husband and that her children were just 2 and 8 years old. In reality, her first husband had passed away many years ago and her children were actually adults. One worst of all, Angela had no memory of her current husband, Jeff. She did not remember ever meeting or marrying the man that she had been with for almost 2 decades. A lot of people may have given up, but Jeff saw this as a blessing. "How many times have we said, 'I wish I could go back and do something over again?' I've gotten to do that," he said. To start off, he put up pictures of their life together all over the house. Then, he decided to start dating his wife again. They learned to get to know each other all over again and Jeff never left her side. Angela eventually fell in love with this amazing man all over again and they decided to celebrate their love in a special way. They renewed their vows in front of all their family and friends and it’s truly a love story like no other. What an incredible example of love and marriage.

Todd may be just a puppy but that's not stopping everyone from calling this little guy a hero. This brave golden retriever is being credited with saving his owner’s life and the story is absolutely incredible. Paula Godwin, from Arizona, was going out for a morning hike with her two dogs when everything changed. While they were going along the walk, Paula nearly stepped on a rattlesnake. That’s when Todd jumped right in front of her leg, shielding Paula from the serpent. Todd was bit on the face by the rattlesnake, but his owner was left unharmed. Paula immediately sought medical attention for Todd and this sweet boy is expected to make a full recovery. She posted on Facebook about the entire ordeal and said, “My hero of a puppy Todd saved me. He jumped right in front of my leg [where] I surely would have [been] bit.” God’s creatures are truly amazing and it’s obvious that they have a natural instinct to protect their humans. Todd isn’t even out of the puppy stage yet and he didn’t hesitate to help Paula. This is definitely one of the reasons that they say dogs are man’s best friend. I’m so glad that Todd is going to be okay and that Paula was protected from the deadly rattlesnake. This story could’ve had a completely different ending if it wasn’t for Todd’s brave actions. This pup is absolutely a hero and I’m so glad that he’s getting the recognition that he deserves. Has your fur baby every done anything like this?

‘O say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?’ I always love hearing ‘The Star Spangled Banner.’ It is one of those songs that truly makes you feel alive and you can’t help but sing along. Today, the talented men of Anthem Lights are giving this patriotic tune the a cappella treatment and it’s absolutely beautiful to hear. These gentlemen always put their heart and soul into every single performance. They truly give their all and it comes across with each song and medley. These men never cease to amaze with their vocals and they always pick the perfect songs to showcase their talent. These 4 men certainly have a God-given talent for performing and it's absolutely amazing to hear them use that talent in such a beautiful way. These men completely nailed this performance and we all know that ‘The National Anthem’ is not an easy song to perform. But, as soon as they started to sing, I knew this was going to be a rendition to remember. There are a few tricky notes and your voice has got to be nearly perfect to pull of this patriotic tune. I think we can all agree that these a cappella men did this song justice. This was the absolute perfect song to listen to today. Who else agrees with me?

Samantha and her mother, Jane, who had Alzheimers, visit about Jesus.

8-year-old Cash Singleton may be young but he’s definitely got talent well beyond his years. This country singer from Marion, Kentucky has performed all over and he’s not stopping anytime soon. Cash started singing Merle Haggard songs with his older brother Cutter and their talent evolved from there. Both brothers are talented singers and musicians, but it was Cash who took home the first place prize in the Beginner Division of the Kentucky Opray Talent Search. He performed an adorable rendition of Buck Owens’ classic song ‘I’ve Got A Tiger By The Tail’ and it easily won over the judges. Today, Cash is recreating that infamous moment as he steps onto the Little Big Shots stage with Steve Harvey. Just watch as he belts out this country tune and delights the entire crowd. Even Steve can’t help but to tap his toes along to this little crooner. I can’t get over how much talent Cash has at such a young age. He’s playing the guitar on a national stage and singing so confidently. It’s obvious that he has a God-given talent for performing and he’s not shy about getting on stage and belting his heart out. Cash hopes that he will be able to play on bigger stages on day, like the Grand Ole Opry. I think if he keeps on singing like this, he will be on that famous stage in no time. Who else agrees that this isn’t the last that we’ll hear from this talented little boy?

Rescue workers in Thailand were frantic to help an elephant mom when they heard her crying out for help in the night. When they heard her cries, they immediately tried to figure out what was wrong. But, the elephant was near an electric fence and every time she tried to guide them, the voltage would stun her. That’s when the rescuers rushed to turn the power off so that this beautiful creature would no longer be hurt. But that’s not why she’s been crying out for help. Finally, momma elephant is able to stand up and lead her rescuers to the real reason she is crying. Her baby has fallen into a hole and has been trapped for hours with no way to escape. The crew works tirelessly in the night to dig out some of the dirt so that the calf can pull himself out. They have to be very careful not to injury the small elephant while they work. The entire time, the baby is crying out and momma is nearby watching the rescuers dig. Finally, with the help of heavy machinery, the workers are able to remove enough dirt so that the elephant can climb out on his own. After getting himself together, this sweet calf immediately runs to his mother who has been waiting the whole time. They are now able to head back home, safe and sound, thanks to the kindness of these men and women. God’s creatures are truly amazing and it’s incredible to watch this momma elephant do whatever needs to be done to save her baby.