They stick in our memory and sometimes even change our perception of the world.
Thanks, bro!
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Unbridled joy looks like this:
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Margaret Bekema had to leave school to take care of her family. She got her diploma several decades later when she was 97.
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“My son is seeing snow for the first time.”
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“This is what makes America great.”
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“Being in chemo all day is not exactly how I pictured spending my 21st birthday, but hey! I made it to 21! As long as I’m around for my 22nd, I can’t complain!”
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“My 96-year-old granny’s reaction to her first FaceTime!”
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“I got engaged last night. I’m so happy that my cheeks are about to break off.”
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“First time at the beach”
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“My son has a rare condition known as Hypotrichosis. He has just recently come out of the hospital for treatment, and he pulled off this super cool pose.”
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Pope Francis hugs a person suffering from neurofibromatosis.
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“When she comes home from a long day at school, having a bad day, she cuddles her best friend.”
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“My grandpa sees his navy commander again for the first time in a long time.”
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“Lost my friend of 12 years. This was the last picture I got of him.”
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At the finish line, this man pulled, pushed, and lifted his disabled twin brother through an IronMan.
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“My 2-month-old daughter slept for 8.5 hours last night. This is the picture I took this morning. It’s a reflection of my feelings as well.”
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“My daughter and our cat always have to be touching when they nap.”
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“My daughter wanted a ’Mommy Drink’ on her birthday.”
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“He’s amazed at how fast stuff is moving outside the car window.”
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“Big brother is watching his little brother getting his first kiss.”
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“This dog was returned to the shelter right after he was adopted.”
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Despite his mental disorder, Mario had been working at the zoo for 25 years. Before he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and put into the hospital, he wanted to say goodbye to his favorite giraffes. These smart animals came to him and kissed him.
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“My friend woke from a 42-day coma a few weeks ago. He made it very clear since he woke that he wants Taco Bell but has been unable to eat yet. I have never seen true happiness until now.”
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“Our dog was sad about the cone. Thankfully, our son was willing to cheer him up!”
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“2 elephants reach out in a brief moment of love and bonding before being taken away from each other for a lifetime.”
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