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50 Incredibly Wholesome Things That Happened This Year That Might Restore Your Faith In 2020
It's not every day you see the whole year becoming a meme for how disastrous it’s going. Just take a look at people trying to laugh through it all in our previous posts here and here, and check out the "2020 described in one word" challenge right here.
Essentially, at this point, most of us are severely deprived of feel-good emotions. You need no doctor to say that the worldwide chaos has been taking its toll on us. But thankfully, there’s an antidote that’s said to soothe your soul and give you a much-needed fix of wholesomeness.
Sit back, relax, and get ready for the Bored Panda compilation of wholesome posts that will bring back hope in humanity and our future, because as long as we have these nice people, we are all going to be alright.
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#1
Be More Like Abdul
Back to work today, forgot my pass so locked bike outside Cannon Street station. Left work at 6 pm to find just the cut lock and no bike, resigned to never seeing my trusty stead again asked the station if they have cameras. A guy appeared waving at me, asked me to put the code into my cut lock. He replied ‘I have your bike’ with a smile I will never forget!! His name is Abdul Muneeb and he works for South Eastern Railways, he was on a break and saw a guy bolt cut the lock and challenged him to give it back, he then took it inside and waited 4 hours after his shift finished to personally make sure I got my bike back. The world needs more Abdul’s, he is a legend of a man and a credit to his employer.
#2
Child, Who Hit My Father's Car, Had An Old Bike With Broken Brakes, So My Father Bought Him A New Bike. I Am So Proud Of My Father
#3
10 Years Of Work But It Was Worth It! I’m A Provider At The Same Place I Used To Clean
The recent COVID Response Tracking Study conducted in May showed that Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years. 31% of respondents said they were happy in 2018, but this year, only 14% could say the same thing.
Keeping your spirits high in these challenging times may often feel like mission impossible, but however hard it may be, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. We just need to learn to see it. Experts suggest starting from physical exercise, good sleep, and meditation because a healthy body carries a healthy soul.
Gretchen Rubin, author of the book “The Happiness Project,” believes that connecting with people, even if it’s not face-to-face communication, is also key.
“Ancient philosophers and contemporary scientists agree that connecting with people is truly important. We’re fortunate that we have so much technology we can use to connect with people who aren’t nearby.” She also suggests taking care of your loved ones and those who’re close to you, because empathy breeds feel-good emotions, and together we feel way stronger.
#4
I'm So Happy For Her
Bei Stenhaug 4 years ago
Not just that, love. You had pictures taken and showed it online. You think you took a step, but you walked a mile.
#5
The Wooden Mast Had To Be Replaced By A Concrete Mast, But The Professionals Preserved The Tucano's House
#6
What A Legend
Rubin also says that decluttering the space around you is a way to boost inner happiness. “Decluttering can be difficult now, with more people home and a heavier load on your household, but whatever you can do can help give you a sense of control over your life.”
This sense of control is essential to whoever feels overwhelmed by the chaos which has been happening in the world lately. In the end, all things, good or bad, pass with time. Soon the challenges will become history, and some may even remember all this free time we have on our hands with yearning. So why not use it to the benefit of our well-being, both inner and outer?
#7
It Has Been A Very Long Journey, But We Finally Got Forever
#8
Never Too Late To Start Again
#9
This Athlete, Marios Giannakou, Carried A Disabled Biology Student Named Eleftheria To The Top Of Mount Olympus, Her Dream
#10
Sometimes You Need Some Bro You Don't Know To Love You
#11
You Are Beautiful, Melissa
#12
This Legend Carries, Pulls And Pushes His Disabled Twin Around Ironmans And Marathons So They Can Compete Together
#13
Perfect Gift
#14
This Dad Of The Year
#15
Ten Years Ago I Signed Up To Mentor An At-Risk Young Boy. Yesterday I Dropped Him Off At College
#16
Now That's Wholesome
#17
14-Year-Old Ridan Al-Mashouly From Sana’a, Yemen Regularly Feeds And Provides Food For A Homeless Special Needs Elderly Man From His Paycheck
Ridan works in a restaurant and hopes that he can make enough money to go back to school after temporarily dropping out.
#18
So Many Cats
#19
Hopefully The Need Of These Kind Gestures Reduces To None
#20
Dorothy Anonymously Bakes Treats And Leaves Them For Our Apartment Community. She Was Recently Caught
#21
Rachel Has Been A Nanny For Curtis For Over A Year. When He Realized Her Senior Prom Was Cancelled, He Wanted To Throw One For Her
Complete with her favorite foods, flowers, and dancing, Curtis (and his mom) pulled off the best socially distant prom ever. Thanks, Curtis & Elissa for making my girl smile
#22
So Incredibly Wholesome
#23
My Dog Gets Really Anxious In The Car, So My Grandma Asked To Sit In The Back With Him. The Whole Car Ride All I Heard Was "It’s Okay, We’re Almost There Brave Boy"
#24
Be The Change You Want To See In The World
A group of young kids caught me on my way into the store. Asked me if I wanted to make a bet. I replied “I’m a gambling man”. Older kid said he could ride a wheelie on his bike stop sign to stop sign. I said no way... and how much? He said 10 bucks. I said why 10? He said they wanted a large pizza at Dominos... I said deal. He came very close but couldn’t hold it his wheelie that long... While they were figuring out how to come up with 10 bucks, I had already ordered their pizza plus a 2 liter of Sprite. Made my night. Love seeing kids be kids.
#25
My Mom Is A Nurse Practitioner And She Has Been On The Front Lines Of A Covid Unit Since March. She Just Got This Shirt. I Haven't Seen Her Light Up Like That In Months
#26
Made Me Smile
#27
In Japan, These Grandparents Didn't Want Kids To Feel Lonely While Waiting For The Bus. So They Made A Life-Size Version Of Totoro, A Famous Cartoon Character, At The Bus Stop
Now, the kids have a friend waiting there with them everyday.
#28
After 6 Months Homeless And Jobless, I Now Have A New Apartment, Car And A Job In A Call Center. And I Did It On My Own. So Proud Of Myself
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
Congratulations!! The difference between struggle & success is getting up
#29
After Years Of Darkness Today Marks 12 Months Without Drinking. I Never Thought I Could, And I'm Proud Of Myself
#30
A Simple Good Morning
#31
Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate, Two Week Surgery
#32
Homeless Man Leaves A Donation For Oregon Historical Society After They Got Vandalized During Riots
"Since last night, we have seen new memberships and donations made online to support our work and the clean-up effort — but none have affected me as much as a gift from our neighbor, Oscar. In a note that accompanied a $1 donation, Oscar wrote: “Hello, I’m homeless so I don’t have much to give you, just some of my bottle collecting money. But I saw your windows got broken and wanted to help. You once gave me a free tour before the pandemic, so this is a thank you.” In my time as Executive Director, I have seen OHS receive truly incredible gifts — but this one has touched my heart tremendously."
#33
The Kind Of Boss Everyone Wants
#34
Let It Stay This Way
#35
He's A Keeper
#36
I Just Had A Ruptured Brain Aneurysm And A Brain Bleed And Had Surgery And Actually Survived
#37
It’s Never Too Late To Start
#38
At 16 My Guidance Counselor Told Me I Wasn’t Good Enough At Math To Go Into The Space Field. In 2 Weeks I Start Working On My Masters In Space Sciences And Engineering
Follow your gut and do the thing!
I'manoob! 4 years ago
1) You go girl! You do that thing! 2) I love your background veiw...really lovely :)
Norah 4 years ago
Same girl, saaaaame! My high school physics teacher told me to go into the social sciences or humanities, as natural science just "wasn't for me". Now doing my PhD in Climate Science. Proved him wrong, as did you.
Joy Stowe 4 years ago
That is awesome that you didn't let them hold you back from what you knew you could do!
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M O'Connell 4 years ago
Your guidance counselor was living in the past. Raw mathematical ability isn't nearly as necessary as it once was in the engineering field. Stress and thermal tolerance modeling software are far better at determining design performance than pen-and-paper calculations ever were.
Xandra, The Little Hufflepuff 4 years ago
I want to be on Broadway, and my guidance counsler told me to pick a more realistic, and serious job. I'm GOING to be there, one day, ya'll will go to New York, look on the Marqee, and see XANDRA FLITTON, and that will be me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tuzdayschild 4 years ago
If you have a goal don't let what anyone says deter you. All it is is there opinion. Your opinion is greater.
Hilary Rudd 4 years ago
My daughter was told she would never make collage let alone unit. She finished college then got two degrees from two universities. Now works with special needs children as a teacher and has been put forward for the next level with in one year when normally two to three years !! So proud of her!!
Marilyn Holt 4 years ago
So SO happy for you.This happened to me way back in 1961. Struggled with physics so 'they' said forget about being a doctor. So I gave up that hope. This year, at 76 I am studying highschool physics just to prove to myself that i really can do it. :)
Summer Woodsong 4 years ago
Things haven't changed much in counselor attitudes toward women and STEAM. But, our options are better these days. You go girl, don't let anyone tell you what you can't do!
Lynne Harbison 3 years ago
I was told at school I was hopeless at art. Started an art group 14 years ago. 35 members and still going strong. I have sold 105 paintings and counting.
Linda Wanless Knittle 3 years ago
Way to go. You will succeed. Make sure the guidance counselor knows so that person can change their attitude and encourage people to go for their goals.
Steve Cruz 3 years ago
I graduated two years early and the guidance counselor told me "If you quit now, you'll always be a quitter." Counselors who discourage kids should be PUNCHED HARD IN THE FACE EVERY TIME.
CharliAnn Olney 3 years ago
I have Discalculia. (Numeric Dyslexia) I was told I would never achieve my dream of being a medical professional. I am now a retired nurse! You go girl!
Shelley DuVal 3 years ago
Always fantastic when you prove to a downer that you are better than that.
katboxjanitor 3 years ago
Yeah, those guidance counselors need to remove their heads from that dark, airless space behind them.
M Kate McCulloch 3 years ago
My choir teacher told me I'd never make it as a singer. I was asked by and A & R guy for a demo, so...
ArhomR 4 years ago
That’s wonderful!! I had an English teacher who once said that I had a very good second-class brain. Ouch! Made my way through uni with undiagnosed learning disorders that affected everything in my life. I learned a lot from him, mostly never to let the bastards grind me down!!
Gigi Baldez 4 years ago
Showed your guidance counselor didn't you Congratulations & Best Wishes! NEVER, ever let anyone tell you - you can't do something!
Andrea Marcus 4 years ago
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I wasted my time at A and c T camp they said I bought a house in hawaii with the money I saved as a professional artist
Ashley Wright 4 years ago
Make sure you let your former guidance counselor know. Congratulations!
Jean Thompson 4 years ago
Wow you must feel so proud of yourself - with good reason - amazing talent!!
Janet Chaney 4 years ago
some guidance counselor.....obviously didn't know what they were talking about!
Jacqui Dunn 4 years ago
Mathematics was a huge mystery to me, and I'm afraid, still is, to a certain extent. I was really good at arithmetic, but it was the more advanced stuff I couldn't get my head around. So, good on you for doing that!!
Kim Lorton 4 years ago
When so,some tells you you aren’t good enough, show them how wrong they really are!
Shellie Stahly 4 years ago
I had a teacher in high school say I'd never be a teacher and am in my 23rd year of teaching!
Michael Tober 4 years ago
She's up on the Olomana trail in Kailua, Hawaii. A spectacular and tough hike.
RoseTheMad 4 years ago
I hope you get back in touch with your guidance counselor one day and tell them they aren't really good enough to be a guidance counselor. Congratulations!
DogMom 4 years ago
Math teachers need to stop giving this kind of career advice. One told a friend of mine not to pursue psychology in university for the same reason. That friend went on to become a teacher but, having earned one of my degrees in psychology, I’m pretty sure she could have done it too.
#39
Cheers For Judy
#40
I Lost My Dad To Covid This Past July And Came Across These Old Pics Of Him Fixing My Bow-Tie For Prom. So I Had To Make Sure He Was Looking Snazzy Too
I miss him but am grateful for memories like this
#41
Made Me Smile And Cry At The Same Time
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
Aww, he's helping her get thru Chemo. The things that have changed this year. And yet, the things that haven't...
#42
An IKEA In Germany Gave Hundreds Of People From The Local Muslim Community Permission To Use Its Car Park For Socially Distanced Prayers
#43
Every Voice Helps
#44
We Need More Playgrounds Like This
#47
This Story Is So Adorable
Berry Budgie 4 years ago
I love that the fiancé is celebrating too, even though it might be awkward between some couples to think about past divorces or dead SO’s
#48
A Young Culinary Mastermind
#49
My Daughter Found Out That Our Mailman Used To Be A Pro Soccer Player And Started Asking Him For Tips. Yesterday He Helped Her Run Some Drills. He Did The Same Today
It was unbelievably sweet
#50
This Nervous Kid
#51
I Married My Best Friend This Weekend
#52
Timothy Madders Holding A Thank You Letter From The Queen. He Made Her A Homemade Wordsearch To Keep Her Occupied During Lockdown
Berry Budgie 4 years ago
WOAH AND I THOUGHT I WAS AWESOME WHEN I GOT TO SEE MY GIGGLE AND HOOT DRAWING ON TV!
#53
If Only All Lies Were Like This
#54
35-Years-Old And I Accomplished A Dream. Today Was My First Day Teaching
#55
I'm A Lone Dad That's Shaved My Head All My Life, I'm Learning How To Do Different Hairstyles For My Daughter With The Help Of Youtube Videos, I'm Proud Of This Plait
#56
I Bought A House And I Was Informed My Neighbors Do It Big For Christmas. I Spent A Lot Of Money Already, So I Talked To My Neighbor And We Came Up With The Perfect Solution
I promise I'm not really a Grinch!
#57
My Dad Retired 2 Years Ago At Age 70. He Was A Workaholic So We All Worried About How He'd Handle It. He Said He Wanted To Get Back Into Art, Which He Had Done As A Young Man
Today he gave me this. I'm so proud of him
#58
Incredible Dude
Sleazy Weaver 4 years ago
For those who don't know, as-salamu alaykum means "peace be upon you."
#60
This Pizza Delivery Hero
#61
It Took Me 12 Years And 5 Miscarriages To Get Here. He'll Be 4 In March
We went for a walk, and as always, took our shoes off at the door. I put him in his chair for lunch and turned to be caught off guard by the sight of our shoes together near the door.
#62
We Finalized Our Adoption Today. Here’s Our Handsome Little Dude. We Are Beyond Excited. Cheers
#63
This Photo Of My Mom And My Daughter Sharing A Special Moment Making Cupcakes Together Melts My Heart. I Hope It Helps Bring A Smile To Your Face
#64
Tough Hike Pushing A Wheelchair, But Got Our 93-Year-Old Mom To See Her Very First Waterfall
#65
Thanks Daddy
#66
I'm On A Wildfire In California And Had The Pleasure Of Working With This Awesome Crew That Came Up From Mexico To Help Out With Our Terrible Fire Season. International Bros
#67
This Wholesome Confession
#68
3-Year-Old Motivational Speaker
#69
This Show Is Awesome Too
#70
These Kind Neighbors Repaired And Painted The House Of A Lonely, Retired School Teacher For Free
#71
Kerith Is The Best
#72
First Native American From Her Tribe To Graduate From Stanford
#73
Saving Forest Bunnies From Fires
#74
My Daughter Recently Started Smiling... This Is How I Get To Start My Day
BluEyedSeoulite 4 years ago
Just wait until she giggles ❤️❤️ My 7 month old sounds like she swallowed a squeaky toy 😂
#75
After Losing My Job And Finding It Hard To Get Outta Bed, I Wake Up To This On The Mirror In The Morning
#76
Hang In There
#77
Love This. Let’s Protect Nature
#78
My Father Asked If He Could Try Cutting My Hair, As He Wants To Learn And Practice, So That He Can Cut The Hair Of My Immunocompromised Mother
She has not seen a hairdresser in month. Snapped this picture of the near 60-year-old man beginning to learn a new skill for her sake
#79
No Excuses
#80
Wholesome Customers
#81
Imagining Herself All Grown Up
#82
My Little Sister Keeping My Dog Company After He Puked
#83
A Security Guard Told The Manager That He Is A Graduate And Would Love To Participate In The Test For The Vacant Position. The Boss Allowed Him To Take The Test. He Got The Job
#84
Everyone Deserves Friends Like These
#85
Headed To San Diego To Surprise My Dad By Boarding The Last Flight Of His 33-Year Pilot Career
My dad has been an airline pilot for 33 years. He will depart San Diego for Seattle in a few hours on what will be the final flight of his career. I just boarded a plane headed to San Diego so I can surprise him there to join him on the last leg of his journey to retirement.
#86
My Little Girl Wasn't Supposed To Make It Into Her Teenage Years. This Year She Will Be Graduating
#87
My Grandmother Learning To Use A Laptop To Read The Newspaper, At The Age Of 90. I Think Her Willingness To Accept And Adapt To Change Is Truly Appreciable
#88
I Survived A 2x4 Pallet Slingshot To The Face. 2 Facial Reconstructions And A Brain Surgery Later. I’m Alive And I Have A Chance To Help People For The Rest Of My Life Experience
Love someone today, we all need it
#89
Due To Some Mistakes I Made In My Early 20’s I Wasn’t Allowed To Vote. Today I’m Very Proud To Say I Voted. I’m 42 And I Just Voted For The First Time
I even dropped a few tears once I got this sticker. I am very proud
Katherine Boag 4 years ago
If criminals aren't allowed to vote, the government is incentivised to criminalise more people.
#90
So Much Sharing Of Caring
#91
This Guy Got Accepted To Harvard After Working As A Trash Collector To Support His Family
"So I got denied by all of the colleges I applied to after high school, so I picked up a job as a trash man to help my pops out. But a chance to go to Bowie State popped up. However, I needed to keep my job so I could help out my dad with the bills because my brother was already in college.
My brother legit dropped out of school after the semester finished so he could get a job to cover the bills, so that I could go to school.
That sacrifice is the only reason I’m going to Harvard Law School this fall.
This wouldn’t have been possible without you. I love you, big bro."
#92
First Beer In My New Apartment That's All Mine. Got Diagnosed With Bipolar, Got On Medication, Moved States, And Finally Landed A Job That's Pretty Awesome
The year has been horrible but life isn't all that bad anymore
#93
For Context: He’s Currently In Prague For An Internship So It’s Long Distance With A Fat Time Difference
#94
My Teenager Made Me So Proud Tonight With A Simple Gesture
Sleazy Weaver 4 years ago
It must be hell for a teenager to live in a house with three younger kids, especially with such a massive age gap... but that doesn't mean it isn't a loving hell!
#95
The Sweetest Thing Ever
#96
Being Married To Your Best Friend Is Lit
#97
I Am Venezuelan And Food Is Expensive But Thanks To Two Redditors I Could Buy This Food For My Home
#98
The Perfect Gift Doesn't Exi...
Eagle Girl 4 years ago (edited)
...and so the love affair with carbs begins :) (Way better comment below. Good one Eric Law!!)
#99
The Things My Dad Sends My Mom
#100
Waiting For Tomorrow Finals
#101
Worth It
#102
I Want To Brag About My Husband - He Wanted To Write A Ya Book About Bullying Since Being Bullied In Grade School But Struggled To Find The Time. He Ended Up Writing Most His Book Over Hundreds Of Receipts As A Cashier - This Week, He Published His Novel
#103
Fought Through My Depression And Managed To Graduate With A 4.0
#104
On The Brighter Side Of Things That Have Happened To Me On This Storm Work, I Saw This Sign And It Made Me Feel A Bit Better
#105
Single Dad And His Vegan Daughter
#106
My Grandpa, Who's 90 And Has Lung Cancer, Facetimed Me Today, He's So Precious, This Is How He Held The Camera The Whole Time We Talked, And I Can't Stop Smiling
#107
Jono Lancaster Was Given Up For Adoption Because Of His Birth Defect And Now He’s A Professional Model, A Teacher And An Inspiration To Millions!
#108
Teachers Are Doing Their Best To Help Students Gain Knowledge During The Pandemic
#109
Kids In A Neighbor In Boston Dress Up For Their Favorite UPS Man
Throughout the past few months, we’ve grown close to our UPS driver Kevin. Of course, he brings us all our essentials, but he also brings so much joy and excitement to these little faces. He greets us every night with a beep and smile. Tonight we wanted to show Kevin how much he means to us all. A true silver-lining in these crazy times.
#110
My Grandpa Skiing On His 91st Birthday
#111
My Husband Surprised Me By Leaving These Encouraging Notes For Me This Morning
I had a very close friend hurt me badly and I've been struggling to process everything that has come with the hurt
#112
I Bought My First Home
Please pardon the selfie, but at the age of 32 I bought my first home, and the fluffy one approves. Today was a good day.
#113
I Couldn’t Be At My Best Friend’s Wedding, But He Still Included Me
#114
The Amazing Moment When My 101-Year-Old Great-Grandma Met Her Great-Great-Grandson For The First Time
#115
1 Year Ago Today, I Married My Favorite Person In The Whole World
We are dorky, nerdy, loving, happy and always silly. My life will forever be better because you're a part of it Love you booface!
#116
Daughter (10) Has Been Teaching Herself To Knit. Made This For My Birthday, Her First Try
#117
Today Is Superhero Day At School. My Daughter Chose To Go As RBG
#118
I Finally Got Married To The Love Of My Life. It Wasn’t Easy But I’m So Happy
#119
I Made A "Proton Pack" For My Toddler So He Could Run While Having Continuous IVs To Treat Cancer
#120
This Is Amazing
#121
Kind Strangers Randomly Volunteered To Pay For Extensive Dental Work I Needed Done For 2 Years. Today I Was Able To Get It Done
5 months from now they will look even better with the permanent fixtures on the implants
#122
Woman Spotted Kitten Stuck In Highway Barrier. Spent 45 Minutes To Rescue
#123
An Old Man While Working In A Field Twisted His Ankle And Was Carried To His Home In The Village Over A Kilometer By Indian Army Troops
#124
Four Years Ago A Woman Tweeted About Owning A Bookstore Someday, Fulfills It In 2020
#125
A Successful Fundraiser In Beckenham, South London
#126
The Internet Helped "Success Kid" Raise Money For His Dad’s Kidney Transplant
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
Is it me or does it seem like that kid should be 40 for how long this meme's been around?
#127
Spotted Today Along The South Coast, UK
Andrew Gibb 4 years ago
is that at Shingle Street in Suffolk? If it is, it looks like this now peace-5fd0...09d895.jpg 
#128
When One Act Of Kindness Creates A Lifelong Friendship
#129
Found And Returned A Wedding Ring, As Well As A Phone, With Over 5 Years Of Lost Memories Still On It, While Diving For Trash And Treasure In Rollin's Lake
#130
In 2006 My Boyfriend Asked Me An Epic Painting For His Birthday. 10 Years Later I Decided It Was Time To Finally Do What I Really Wanted
I quit my old job and started to learn how to paint. I never stopped since then! and i painted him updated versions over the years.
#131
My Mom Found My Book In Her Local Library And I Can’t Get Over How Proud She Looks
#132
On The Last Day To Register To Vote In Virginia, My Brother-In-Law Finally Became A Citizen
#133
Just Finished My 6th And Final Cycle Of Chemo
#134
The Excitement On Their Faces
#135
My Ex-GF And I Went To Rehab On The Same Day, October 23, 2017. Today Marks 3 Years Clean From Heroin For Both Of Us. Top Pic Is Around Fall 2015, Bottom Pic Was Last Week
Yes, those are track marks on my neck.
#136
Today, I Did Something I Never Thought I Could... I Ran A 5K
After losing 150 lbs, I finally did what I set out to do, a year ago. Excuse the droopy boob skin. That amount of weight leaves a permanent mark.
#137
My Grandpa Still Working To Impress My Granny After 59 Years Of Marriage
#138
My Old Man Removed A Fence Panel So He Can Share A Beer With His Neighbour
#139
First Time Growing And Harvesting Sweet Potatoes
#140
You Are Beautiful, No Matter What
#141
Little Bus Driving Comedian
#142
This Is So Sweet
#143
After A Lifetime Of Having Bad Teeth, I Decided To Do Something About It. A Year In Comparison
#144
The 66-Year-Old Receptionist Where I Work Prints Out Memes On Paper And Puts Them On The Wall
#145
This, Fellas, Is How Marriage Is Supposed To Be
#146
A Mourning Dove Had Been Trapped In Our Chimney For Hours. With His iPhone & A Flashlight Taped To A Board & Facetime Guiding The Way, Hubby Was Able To Retrieve The Poor Thing
A little more detail on the story: we noticed one of our cats was very interested in our fireplace yesterday morning, but we figured it was just weird curious kitty being weirdly curious. A few hours later, hubby (home teaching remotely) heard scratching sounds and thought something was in the chimney so he went on the roof to check. He saw this little dove waay at the bottom, resting on a ledge near the flue.
It took some repeated efforts (and resulted in soot. EVERYWHERE.), but eventually “Dusty” fell through the flue into the fireplace and I grabbed her with a blanket.
She was squinty and pretty lethargic, so I called a wildlife rescue and they advised we keep her in the small cage overnight with some food and water to let her recover from the stress. If she was still puffy and lethargic in the morning, we needed to bring her in (as a native species, she’s protected, so we can’t rehab without a license). After about 7-8 hours, Dusty showed some normal bird-like behavior and this morning she was ready to go. We let her out in the front yard near the bird feeders the doves love—probably what she’d been eyeing from our chimney.
And hubby bought a chimney cap so this doesn’t happen again.
#147
My Neighbor Put This Sign Up A Few Months Ago
#148
My Parents Made A Renaissance Fair For My Kids In A Back Yard Because It Was Canceled This Year. We Made Turkey Legs, Funnel Cakes, Bobbed For Apples, Live Music Etc
They’re amazing people and even greater grandparents
#150
Best Teachers Are Those Who Care
#151
My Grandad Left An Old Bucket Of Balls At The Batting Cages We Used To Go To With This Note On Them. I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying
#152
5-Year-Old Carver Of Oregon Donated His Baby Yoda To The Team So Everyone Working The Fire "Won't Get Lonely." Thanks, Carver
Firefighters now have a Facebook page, called "Baby yoda fights fires", where they document their adventures with Baby Yoda.
#153
My Nephew Helping His Pet Chicken, Biscuit, Smell A Flower
#154
I Donated A Table I Made To A Small Restaurant Hoping To Keep Them In Business
#155
I Just Finished This “Fort” For My Son So He Could Look At Trucks Out The Window. Now He Can Hang Out With His Best Friend
Adler Meredith 4 years ago (edited)
i didnt realise that babys were that small compared to a dog?
#156
This Posing Frog
#157
Probably Not Much, But One Of My Customers Gave Me This Today For Getting My GED. That Was Enough To Make My Whole Year
Sleazy Weaver 4 years ago
Aww, congrats! Your hard work has paid off! But the quotation marks for emphasis are driving me insane - argh!
#158
Today Is Close To 8 Months Since My 12th Brain Surgery. I’m Happy To Still Be Alive And Thriving
#159
Door Staff Keeping A Customer's Dog Dry While They Shop
#160
So, After An Airsoft Game Last Saturday, My Best Friend Asked Me To Marry Him
I know it might seem like an odd place to propose, but we were both doing what we love. I'm still so happy, I really needed to share this! I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him!
#161
Big Day For Me. My Son's Port Was Removed After Finishing His Cancer Treatment Over The Last 2 Years
#162
Even When I Think About This I Smile Involuntarily
#163
Not All Karens Are Bad People
#164
After A Year And And A Half Of Hospitals And Nursing Homes, My Mom Is Finally Home
#165
With The Whole Coronavirus Our Dog, Cooper Has Not Been Able To Play With Our Next-Door Neighbor's Dog, Lucy. My Husband Will Lift Cooper Up Just So He Can Say Hi To Lucy
This is one of his favorite times of the day.
#166
Best Prank Ever
#167
Engineer Invents Shelters For The Homeless That Retain Heat During Winter
#168
I Wasn't Able To Attend My Sister's Wedding Because I Live In Japan And I Wasn't Allowed To Travel. I Was There Online And Somehow We Got This Photo Together
It just makes me so happy!
#169
My Dog's Most Favorite Person In The World Is My Grandma. It Was Her 89th Birthday Yesterday, He Had To Greet Her With A Proper Hug
#170
Kind Samaritans Still Exist
#171
My Friend’s Mom Finally Beat Breast Cancer
#172
My Dad Is Adorable And His Bad Jokes Always Make Me Happy
#173
Crying Right Now
#174
A Reminder For Anyone Who Needs To See It: Age Is Just A Number, Go And Achieve Your Dreams
#175
Received A Wholesome Note With This DS I Bought Online
#176
Becoming A Dad
#177
Museum In Japan Takes Care Of A Stuffed Toy That Was Left By A Visitor 30 Years Ago
They give it baths and even knitted a new set of clothes.
#178
Today I Was Able To Break The 200 Lbs Range After 6 Months
#179
I Am 44 Years Old & Today I Got To Meet My Biological Father For The 1st Time
#180
My Dad Got Matching Outfits With Our Dog For His Birthday And It's Adorable
#182
Back In 2015 This Guy Called Guy Fieri Officiated 101 Gay Weddings On A Single Day
#183
You Can Do Anything
#184
My Twin Sons And Their Pet Turkeys. They Raised Them By Hand Since They Were Chicks
#185
Not Only Was It My Daughter’s First Day Of School, But It’s My First Day As An Architecture Student
#186
My Parents Were Going Through A Bit Of A Rough Patch So Me And Brother Set Up A Date Night For Them In The Balcony
#187
18 Years After High School And I’m Jumping In And Showing My Daughter Anything Is Possible
Janna Nicole 4 years ago
You already have a PhD in awesome! Congratulations on attaining your goals!
#188
My Aunt Made A Couch For My Cat
#189
I Found This Little Guy And Brought Him To A Safe Place, Guys Meet Martin
#190
Jon Hamm Adopts Rescue Dog After The Fourth-Month-Old Was Returned To Shelter Twice
He was returned twice at the shelter because of his puppy energy. We rescued him and found him the best home. He lives a fairy tale life now.
#191
Local Restaurant Heard We Were Celebrating Our 26th Anniversary And Gave Us A $26 Gift Certificate With Our Takeout
#192
My Parents Couldn't Make It To My Senior Night For Soccer, So Day After Dental Surgery My Girlfriend Came To My Game So I Would Have Someone To Walk On The Field With
#193
Today I Became A Dad
#194
As Seen Yesterday In Belgrade, Serbia
#195
Addiction Is An Ugly Bitch. It's Nice To See When People Come Through To The Other Side
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
He's such a super nice guy. His parents belonged to a Club I worked at on Thanksgiving. The whole family was so sweet. He didn't even make a big deal about being vegetarian, which I am & know how tough it is when dining out.
#196
My Good Boy Before Enjoying His Birthday Dinner
#197
Dang Ludwig
Sleazy Weaver 4 years ago (edited)
Although that's incredibly sweet & generous of the donater, I can't be the only one who finds it depressing that a lot of kids seem to think becoming a youtuber is a realistic career goal. It isn't. Even if you make the best content in the world, there's a good chance nobody will ever see it. In the end it comes down to chance. I hate to sound like a boomer shitting on the younger generations, but it's sad that kids these days have such unambitious goals. I hope he has a backup plan for when his channel eventually falls through. Edit: Instagram influencers, too. So many kids want to be famous on YouTube or Instagram but the vast majority of popular kids' creators are massive douchebags with substanceless content, shallow narcissistic "personalities", & an affinity for flexing their money & success. I'm not saying this kid is anything like that, but the "role models" online are hardly worth trying to be like.
#198
My Boyfriend Bet Me That I Couldn't Carve His Face Onto A Pumpkin Over The Weekend. He Ended Up Bringing It Into His Primary School Classroom And The Kids Absolutely Loved It
#199
Wholesome Microsoft
#200
We're Just A Car Wash, So We Have To Assume This Customer (Who's Moving) Wrote Notes Like This For Multiple Local Businesses. And She Brought Donuts
#201
Awesome Lady (Bro) Giving Her Leftovers And Chatting With This Homeless Gentleman. He Was Extremely Thankful For The Food And Her Friendliness
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Treating the poor and/or homeless like the normal people they are is priceless.
#202
Dominos Delivery Guy Being A Bro Helping A Guy Who Was Stuck In The Crosswalk Of A Busy Intersection!
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
Before my hip surgery (I was only 45) I had to use a cane. My hip literally seized in the middle of the crosswalk and down I went. I couldn't believe how many people were by my side in a matter of seconds. I was fine, more embarrassed than anything. That was 12 years ago, but I still remember the polite concern of all those strangers.
#203
Washed And Ironed
#204
Because Parking Tickets Are The Worst. DaTruMVP Really Living Up To The Name
#205
I’ve Never Seen This Before, But This Indeed Is Wholesome
Tina Harbour 4 years ago
There's a company that delivers these for drive by celebrations,then comes to pick them up.Such an awesome idea during these times of social distancing.
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Eagle Girl 4 years ago
WOW. This post was So Long, I forgot what it was about. Couldn't stop tho. So many fuzzies.
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
Completely agree! Some of the best editors have posted outside the Happy BP norm lately. Let's get back to Funny & Positive!!
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Sterrinatu 4 years ago
This was very long and I enjoyed EVERY SINGLE ONE! Really needed this today.
layyla victoria 4 years ago
Couldn't upvote the entire article more. Thank you for almost an hour of scrolling on a crappy phone for an uplifting power.
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
Haha I did too! I think I went through 2 time changes & another election but so worth it.
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Uncommon Boston 4 years ago
Our neighborhood policeman would call using the phone at building entry before writing tickets and towing cars. He said the temporary no parking signs were put up at the last minute, so the tickets were unfair. Asking us to move our cars was easier and quicker. The building superintendents told him who owned which car. The week after the Marathon Bombing, police were working multiple shifts. The mayor asked them to help people feel comfortable and to answer any questions they could. My neighbor was struggling the day of the shelter in place order (not lockdown) She wanted to go outside and see the memorial. I went with her. A policeman saw us and raced over shouting, "Are you okay? Can I help?" We were not in near the active investigation, but still asked to shelter in place. Of course not every police officer was as thoughtful and people were treated harshly or unfairly elsewhere in the city. My experience may have been unique. I miss living there
Uncommon Boston 4 years ago
I believe we all have kindness inside. How we use it matters. The above stories are examples of the possibilities of kindness.
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cybermerlin2000 4 years ago
For the last 3 years, 2 Saturdays before christmas at 11am-ish, I have bumped into a kid in Asda, a supermarket in the UK for our overseas pandas. The first time we were on the escalator and he said "High five for a merry christmas!" So for the fun of it I did it and it cheered me up and he noticed and said "And one more for good luck in the new year!" So I did. This year with the pandemic I have not been able to go to Asda and today at 11am in my very local supermarket, as I was queueing to get served I heard from behind me "High five for a merry christmas!" I turned around and he was standing there with a big grin on his face. We did a socially distanced air high five and the new years luck one and he left the queue. I asked him where he was going and he said "I only joined the queue to give you the high fives, stay safe mate!" and he left. That was 20 minutes ago. I have depression and this simple little act of kindness always helps see me through the year. I think he is about 14 or
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Took Hubby to a big appointment yesterday. SOmeone had lined the drive to the cancer center with sign after sign of THANK YOU and YOU ARE GREAT, all hand-drawn in marker.... And I thought, "Humanity isn't doomed."
AnInrovert 3 years ago
I read all of these and... this is officially starred for when I feel bad.
Pink 4 years ago
All of these made me throw my hands up in the air like my grandma in church. I can't stop smileing. thank you for this.
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
Yes, this post is long. This post is wonderful. This post will make you cry or sniffle. Loved it. Got a little lost toward the end. But, I enjoyed and felt them all.
Cadmar Orion 3 years ago
the perfect song/vibe to listen to while reading this, Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra. I wish I had seen this sooner though...
Carolyn Legg 4 years ago
It was so uplifting to know all the truly caring people in this world. God is smiling.
Janna Gelfand 4 years ago
This was a lovely post, but way too long! Next time, please cut this into 2, 3 or even 4 different posts! I would have forwarded it to all of my friends, but they would have killed me for sending such a huge file.
Banjo Peppers 4 years ago
I wanna know how the posts from 2018 are supposed to restore my faith in 2020.
Marina 4 years ago
Maybe by reminding us that goodness still exists and that although we mostly see negative news in 2020, that's not all there is.
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Eagle Girl 4 years ago
WOW. This post was So Long, I forgot what it was about. Couldn't stop tho. So many fuzzies.
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
Completely agree! Some of the best editors have posted outside the Happy BP norm lately. Let's get back to Funny & Positive!!
Load More Replies... Sterrinatu 4 years ago
This was very long and I enjoyed EVERY SINGLE ONE! Really needed this today.
layyla victoria 4 years ago
Couldn't upvote the entire article more. Thank you for almost an hour of scrolling on a crappy phone for an uplifting power.
Eagle Girl 4 years ago
Haha I did too! I think I went through 2 time changes & another election but so worth it.
Load More Replies... Uncommon Boston 4 years ago
Our neighborhood policeman would call using the phone at building entry before writing tickets and towing cars. He said the temporary no parking signs were put up at the last minute, so the tickets were unfair. Asking us to move our cars was easier and quicker. The building superintendents told him who owned which car. The week after the Marathon Bombing, police were working multiple shifts. The mayor asked them to help people feel comfortable and to answer any questions they could. My neighbor was struggling the day of the shelter in place order (not lockdown) She wanted to go outside and see the memorial. I went with her. A policeman saw us and raced over shouting, "Are you okay? Can I help?" We were not in near the active investigation, but still asked to shelter in place. Of course not every police officer was as thoughtful and people were treated harshly or unfairly elsewhere in the city. My experience may have been unique. I miss living there
Uncommon Boston 4 years ago
I believe we all have kindness inside. How we use it matters. The above stories are examples of the possibilities of kindness.
Load More Replies... cybermerlin2000 4 years ago
For the last 3 years, 2 Saturdays before christmas at 11am-ish, I have bumped into a kid in Asda, a supermarket in the UK for our overseas pandas. The first time we were on the escalator and he said "High five for a merry christmas!" So for the fun of it I did it and it cheered me up and he noticed and said "And one more for good luck in the new year!" So I did. This year with the pandemic I have not been able to go to Asda and today at 11am in my very local supermarket, as I was queueing to get served I heard from behind me "High five for a merry christmas!" I turned around and he was standing there with a big grin on his face. We did a socially distanced air high five and the new years luck one and he left the queue. I asked him where he was going and he said "I only joined the queue to give you the high fives, stay safe mate!" and he left. That was 20 minutes ago. I have depression and this simple little act of kindness always helps see me through the year. I think he is about 14 or
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Took Hubby to a big appointment yesterday. SOmeone had lined the drive to the cancer center with sign after sign of THANK YOU and YOU ARE GREAT, all hand-drawn in marker.... And I thought, "Humanity isn't doomed."
AnInrovert 3 years ago
I read all of these and... this is officially starred for when I feel bad.
Pink 4 years ago
All of these made me throw my hands up in the air like my grandma in church. I can't stop smileing. thank you for this.
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
Yes, this post is long. This post is wonderful. This post will make you cry or sniffle. Loved it. Got a little lost toward the end. But, I enjoyed and felt them all.
Cadmar Orion 3 years ago
the perfect song/vibe to listen to while reading this, Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra. I wish I had seen this sooner though...
Carolyn Legg 4 years ago
It was so uplifting to know all the truly caring people in this world. God is smiling.
Janna Gelfand 4 years ago
This was a lovely post, but way too long! Next time, please cut this into 2, 3 or even 4 different posts! I would have forwarded it to all of my friends, but they would have killed me for sending such a huge file.
Banjo Peppers 4 years ago
I wanna know how the posts from 2018 are supposed to restore my faith in 2020.
Marina 4 years ago
Maybe by reminding us that goodness still exists and that although we mostly see negative news in 2020, that's not all there is.
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