Heartwarming

An 80-year-old graduated from college and has proven that it’s never too late to learn. The elderly gentleman participated in the graduation ceremonies, where he walked across the stage and picked up his diploma. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see the man graduate from college and fulfill his promise.

We all get a little older with every passing day, hour, minute and second.  As much as people may try to slow down and even reverse time, it stops for no one. So, because time continually marches forward, aging is a process that impacts everyone.

Since aging can’t be stopped or avoided, we have two options. We can either fret and worry about aging and allow it to keep us from enjoying the time God has given us. Or we can use our time on this Earth and make the most of it. Time is our most precious commodity, and once it’s gone, we’ll never get it back. We won’t be able to recover a single second of lost time.

A clip posted on YouTube shows an elderly gentleman, an 80-year-old man, who decided to use the time he’d been given for something good and worthwhile. Linwood Riddick demonstrated that no one is too old to learn something new. He graduated from South Carolina State University. That special, heartwarming and tear-jerking moment was the fulfillment of a promise he had made to himself.

The video mentions that Linwood was forced to put his educational aspirations on hold because of his military service and because of segregation. But he persevered, saw it through, walked across that stage and became a college graduate!

He looks as if he’s about to tear up! Linwood can serve as an inspiration to others, proving that we are never too old to learn something new.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 “Wisdom keeps a man from danger even as money does; but the value of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to its owner.”

What happened at this gas pump will restore your faith in humanity. The young woman could not believe the love and kindness someone had shown her and immediately turned to God to thank Him. Watch the short but moving clip to see the tear-jerking act of kindness and love.

The world is often a cold, cruel and lonely place. Most people possess a dog-eat-dog mentality and only care about themselves and no one else. We see this kind of thinking on display everywhere we look—from government leaders, in the workplace, on the news and on social media. For many people, it’s almost like other people and their needs are a hindrance and an obstacle to them. 

However, when we stop thinking about only ourselves and our well-being, and consider someone else, we can make a world of difference in their lives. A clip posted on YouTube shows an unexpected, heartwarming act of kindness and how it greatly impacted them and their situation.

In the video, a young woman stands at the front of her car, which is sitting next to a gas pump. She frantically counts her dollars and change, looking extremely worried, wondering how she will pay for the gas she desperately needs. As she does this, a second woman slowly and quietly comes up behind her and places the gas pump she was using into her car. Once she puts the pump in the young woman’s car, she turns away and leaves the scene. She did not stay around to be thanked or recognized for her good deed.

Once the young woman turns around and sees what has happened, she cannot believe it and looks around for the person who might have done it. 

But that is not all.

After her gas tank is full and she returns the handle to the correct pump, she breaks down in tears and immediately thanks the Lord for providing for her.

What a sweet and powerful moment that will likely bring a tear or two to your eyes.

Philippians 2:4 “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”

One nurse’s love and compassion shone through as she responded “yes” to a dying patient’s request. The woman’s ask was not small either, it was life-changing for everyone involved. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the big request the woman battling cancer made of her nurse.

Life is not often fair or easy. Pain and hurt are very real parts of it, and they happen more often than we’d like to admit. At one point or another, everyone will experience these situations. Frequently, sickness and disease are big culprits and a significant source of much of the hurt and heartache in the world.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman who was suffering from terminal cancer made an unexpected and monumental request of her nurse. Trisha Summers, the mother of an 8-year-old son, asked her nurse if she would take and raise her son as her own after she passes away.

Trisha made the large request of the nurse, Tricia Seaman, soon after she walked into her room, before the nurse had even said a word to her. They were complete strangers to one another. 

“Before she even said anything, I just felt comfort,” Trisha said. “It was almost like someone put, like, a warm blanket on me.”

After talking it over with her family, Tricia agreed to the dying woman’s request to take in her son Wesley and raise him as her own, but she went even one step further. Tricia and her family brought Wesley and Trisha into their home so they could be together during her last days.

“They needed to be together,” Tricia said.

She also added that showing that type of love and compassion to others is “what we’re supposed to do, more than we’re asked.”

What a powerful, massive act of love, compassion and mercy!

It’s been 11 years since Tricia and her family took in Wesley, now 19. He’s in college with plans to study nursing.

1 Corinthians 16:14 “Let all you do be done in love.”

A teenager’s act of honesty led to a very expensive surprise reward. One person dug deep into their pocketbook when they purchased this young man a gift following his honest deed. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what the young man did and how he was later rewarded for his move.

It's been said that honesty is the best policy, and of course, that is always the correct path. It may not always be the easiest or most profitable course of action, but it’s the best one. One lie or mistruth will inevitably lead to others, as the individual tries to cover up and hide their initial lie. It becomes a vicious and tiring circle, and once someone is branded as a liar, that can be a hard title to shake.

A clip posted on YouTube tells of a young man, Cody Chalmers, who happened to come across a wallet. Several hundred dollars were in the recovered wallet. Instead of adhering to the “finders’ keepers” adage, Cody set out to find the wallet’s owner. He eventually located the individual to whom the wallet belonged and returned it as he had found it.

But that is not where the story ends. 

The hundreds of dollars in the wallet would have come in handy. Cody had been saving for an electronic bike that costs nearly $4,000. Cody’s mother was so proud of her son’s honest, integrity-displaying act that she posted it on Facebook. In the post, mom mentioned how her son had been saving for the bike, but returned the wallet and the money regardless. Several people responded to her post, writing how impressed they were and how much they appreciated the teenager’s move.

At one point, someone wrote that they wanted to buy that bike for Cody. After his mother protested and told this person otherwise, they purchased it for the teenager anyway.

“I’ve had it for less than a week or a week now, probably,” Cody said. “I have a 150 miles on it.”

Proverbs 11:3 “The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.”

Moved to tears, a woman opened up about a beautiful moment of unexpected kindness. She shared how one person’s compassion and love made a huge difference during a painful, heartbreaking moment. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how one person’s simple act of kindness had a significant impact.

Sadly, this world is far too often a cruel, lonely and uncaring place. As evidenced by their attitudes and actions, many people are only concerned about themselves and fulfilling and meeting their needs. This dog-eat-dog mentality is seen everywhere, from our governmental leaders to our workplaces to even our neighborhoods.

However, being kind and showing someone a little grace and understanding can significantly impact them. When we do this, we will often never know the influence our actions had on them, which should never be a motivating factor. But in a clip posted on social media, one young woman shared how someone’s unexpected kindness allowed her to be with her dying grandfather in his last moments.

With tears in her eyes, the woman explained the situation. Her plane had just landed, and she had a connecting flight, and it was going to be tight whether she would be able to reach her next flight on time.

As people generally do after planes land, everyone on her plane stood up in the aisle and then didn’t move for what felt like ages. That’s when the woman sitting next to her did something unexpected.

“And when you could tell something was wrong, and nobody was getting out of the way so that I could get off the plane early, you asked me what was wrong, and I told you,” she said.

Her grandfather was dying, and without making her next flight, she was unsure if she would be able to say goodbye.

“You didn’t owe me anything, but you stepped out into the aisle, and you announced very loudly to everybody to please step aside so that I could get off the plane in a timely manner,” she said.

She barely made her connecting flight and was able to see her grandfather and say goodbye hours before he passed away, and it was made possible because of one person’s unexpected act of kindness.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”

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Scott Hamilton reflected on his adoption and how God was moving and working in that process. The Olympic gold medalist shared that he was adopted as a child, but also how, looking back, he can see that God was in control the whole time. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how Scott sees God’s hand at work in his adoption.

Children are a gift and a blessing from the Lord above, and should be treated as such. Many would say children are the biggest blessing anyone can receive, and they are more than likely correct. For many people, becoming parents is a big desire, a dream. However, for one reason or another, a lot of couples cannot have children of their own.

Having biological children is not the only path to becoming parents. Adoption is a desperately needed, but sadly, often overlooked option. There are many children in this world who need good, safe and loving homes, and adoption is a way to provide that for little ones. In a clip posted on social media, Olympic skater Scott Hamilton shares how he was adopted and sees God’s hand at work, looking back all these years later.

The video begins with Scott saying that he was adopted as a child, stating that he was an “oops” and “unintended.” But, as he adds, he has learned that doesn’t mean he wasn’t wanted and loved.

“You know, it’s always that thing with adoption, right?” Scott said. “You know, there’s always that kind of a disconnect of, was I, I know I was unintended, but was I unwanted? And it’s really remarkable that now, all these 65 years later, you know, over the years, I really understood that God is in control. And He chose those parents for me.”

He adds how he will forever be grateful to his birth mother for “staying the course” and for being brave and generous enough to put him up for adoption, because he was eventually adopted by the two people God had selected to be his parents – two schoolteachers from northwestern Ohio.

Ephesians 6:4 “And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.”

One teacher’s kind gift of new shoes brings a respectful student to tears. The young man was completely surprised by the educator’s gift and immediately became emotional. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to hear why the teacher bought the shoes for him and to see his sweet reaction to the gift.

The men and women working in education are in crucial, vital positions. They impact and influence the next generation daily. The knowledge, facts and figures shared in the classroom will only help to serve those children in their future as they enter the workforce. But even more important than any lesson plan is the teacher’s words, attitude and conduct toward their students.

Those children may not remember in what classroom they acquired a specific bit of information, but they will never forget how a teacher treated them and made them feel. That type of impact, impression—positive or negative—will remain with them forever. A clip posted on YouTube captured a teacher rewarding a student and making a positive impact on him that he’s likely to remember for the rest of his life.

The video begins with the young man entering the room. As he does, the woman behind the camera, the teacher, asks him about a recent incident in the classroom. The child’s classmates were acting up, not listening to the teacher and generally being disrespectful.

The teacher asked the young man how he responded to the situation and what his parents taught him that would not allow him to act like his classmates did.

“My parents taught me to respect people,” the young man says.

So, since the young man listened to his parents and demonstrated respect when others did not, the teacher wanted to reward him. She surprised him with a brand-new pair of shoes.

But before opening the bag and the box, the young man continually says, “Thank you.” He is grateful for the gift, even though he does not know what it is yet. Once he reveals the shoes, he begins crying, unable to believe the kindness and generosity his teacher had shown him.

What a beautiful moment!

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”

A kind-hearted officer helped a family of geese cross a busy street in a sweet moment. The law enforcement official ensured the animals safely made it to the other side of the street. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see the officer’s loving actions.

Animals are some of the best creatures on Earth, and there is no question about it. Every pet owner would most certainly agree with that statement. Even those who are not currently pet owners would also be in complete, wholehearted agreement. How can you not love and adore animals?

Those critters were placed on this planet by the same God who gave you and me breath. They are part of His creation, too. As such, animals are fully deserving of kindness, love and respect. If they were important enough for Him to put on Earth, they are important enough for us to look out for their well-being. That’s precisely what one police officer in New York did in a video posted on YouTube.

A family of geese was attempting to cross a busy, dangerous street in New York City. As the clip explains, when an officer spotted the animals looking to cross the street, he stepped up, stopped traffic and helped to guide the animals to safety.

“I know we live in such a busy area, and we’re always in a rush,” the officer said. “So, you know, just know and be aware that these things can happen. Like, wildlife could be on the road, and even worse, pedestrians. So, just take it easy. Slow down.”

This is an excellent reminder to slow down and consider the needs and well-being of others. In our busy, hectic, multi-tasking, time-is-money world, many often forget that life is not always about us and our needs.

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”

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A child battling cancer sees her brother again, and her heartfelt reaction is pure love. The sick little girl was reunited with her brother after weeks apart, and how she responded when she saw him will bring tears to your eyes. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see the precious moment they were back together again. 

Life is rarely, if ever, a fair experience. Sin has utterly ruined and destroyed our world, and has brought about sickness, disease and pain. Getting out of and through this life without knowing and experiencing struggle, hurt and heartache is impossible. Not even the most innocent and vulnerable are safe from suffering.

One of the worst things in this world is to hear about and see children suffering and hurting. Those situations often bring even the most stoic and unemotional people to tears. Children are supposed to be outside running around, playing and enjoying life, not in a hospital bed battling a life-threatening disease or illness.

A clip posted on YouTube shows a young woman sitting in a hospital bed. Text in the video makes it clear that the little one is fighting for her life, battling cancer. Seconds into the clip, the sick child gets an unexpected visitor, and her attitude and demeanor change instantly.

The video’s text also makes it clear that the little girl has been separated from her brother for two weeks. Her hospital door opens, and in walks her brother. The child immediately lights up at the sight of her “bubba.”

In his arms, the young man carries games and toys and tries to explain this to his sister. She does not care at all about those possessions. She wants a hug from her brother.

“Bubba!” the little girl says. “Bubba, come here!”

She pulls him in tight, making for one of the most adorable and heartbreaking sights you’ve ever seen.

1 John 3:18 “My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.”

Marvel star Sebastian Stan fulfilled a fan’s wish in a heartwarming Make-A-Wish moment. The actor helped make the sick young lady’s dream become a reality. Watch the short but moving clip to see what Sebastian Stan did that helped to make this a day and a moment the young lady will never forget.

The world is a fallen, lost and broken place. Sin had wreaked havoc on society, leading to the destruction of marriages, families and careers. People are hurting and struggling, crying out for help. Everything has been made infinitely worse because of sin.

The fallout and repercussions of sin and disobedience are everywhere we turn. One way we see sin is in the breakdown of our bodies. Not only do our bodies get old and eventually wear out, but sickness and disease are prevalent. Sadly, not even the youngest and most innocent in our society – children – are exempt from pain and suffering.

One young woman, 18-year-old Aurora Dennison, suffers from a gastrointestinal disorder and severe, debilitating arthritis. These are conditions that she has battled for years and likely will for the rest of her life. When she’s having bad days, Aurora mentions there is one actor and character who could always make her smile: Marvel’s Bucky Barnes, who actor Sebastian Stan plays. As part of the Make-A-Wish program, the young woman was invited to the set of the latest Marvel film, “Thunderbolts*,” where she met Sebastian on her 18th birthday.

A clip posted on YouTube captured the heartwarming and tear-jerking meeting between Aurora and Sebastian.

“I was so grateful that I got to hug this person who has done so much for me,” she said.

“Aurora was amazing because she seemed to know everything about Bucky, maybe even better than I did,” Sebastian said.

However, a set visit, a hug and a couple of photos together was not all that Auror received during her time with the actor. He also helped her celebrate turning 18 by surprising her with cupcakes.

“I think any time that we have an opportunity to interact face-to-face and just see the amount of joy and gratitude that some of these kids have, you know, just from a simple 'Hello,’ fills you up,” Sebastian said.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.”

John Krasinski’s kids have the funniest reactions to “The Office.” One of the stars of the iconic television show shared how his two children responded after seeing a couple of episodes of the program. Watch the short but hysterical clip to hear John describe how his kids responded to “The Office.”

“The Office” is one of the most beloved sitcoms ever. It’s a well-written and quotable program that can be watched repeatedly without growing tired of it. The show is also incredibly relatable. Who hasn’t worked in an office and encountered someone like Kevin, Meredith, Creed and Dwight? Hopefully, you have never had a boss like Michael Scott!

John Krasinski, who played Jim on “The Office,” was one of the show’s main characters. While not hiding how much he utterly despised selling paper, Jim constantly played hilarious pranks on Dwight and was head-over-heels in love with Pam, the office receptionist. In a clip posted on YouTube, John told Stephen Colbert that his children had just started watching “The Office” and shared their responses.

John mentioned that in one of the program’s early episodes, in which Michael pretends to fire Pam, his oldest daughter got pretty upset.

“They were watching the first episode, and my oldest, turns out she’s a screen-talker-atter,” he said. “So, she’s talking to the screen, and so when Steve fired Jenna, she goes, ‘What are you doing? What are you doing?’ And then she goes, ‘You’re a horrible person!’”

Then, when his other daughter spotted her father on the screen, she kept asking John if that was, in fact, him in the show. He told her it was him, but she refused to believe him.

“And she goes, ‘You look very different,’” he recalled. “And I said, ‘No, that’s me. I’m just playing a character,’ and she went, ‘That’s not you.’”

Ephesians 6:4 “And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.”

A Boston Marathon runner paused to help another person in a touching act of kindness. The runner demonstrated sportsmanship and class when they stopped to help a struggling fellow runner. Watch the short but powerful clip to see the touching moment when someone displayed kindness and concern for another.

The world is a sad, lonely and cruel place. It often feels like everyone is solely out for themselves and is without any care or concern for the well-being of others. The best way to describe the current state of society is dog-eat-dog. That cold, cruel and uncaring mentality can be spotted everywhere we look, from the news, social media and the government.

Well, not everyone is just concerned about themselves and what they can acquire. A clip posted on social media shows that some individuals still care for and about others. The act captured in the video will likely restore your faith in humanity and may even bring a tear to your eye.

In the video's opening moments, a runner falls to the ground. His legs have stopped working, and he’s unable to get back up. After he initially falls to the ground, several other runners pass the man on the ground without giving the struggling runner a second look. But seconds later, another man comes up behind the runner on the ground. He offers him a loving and helping hand.

He tries several times to help the man to his feet, but he’s wobbly and unsteady and appears ready to stumble and fall back to the ground at any moment. But instead of giving up on him, the kind and loving runner stays with him and eventually helps him to his feet.

The two men continue the race together, much to the delight of the spectators.

The video was taken at the Boston Marathon, likely near the finish line. The text near the bottom of the screen reads, “Humanity, even after 26.2 miles.” 

What a powerful example of bearing each other’s burdens and offering assistance to someone struggling. 

Galatians 6:2 “Take on yourselves one another’s troubles, and so keep the law of Christ.”

Jelly Roll shared how his and Brandon Lake’s song “Hard Fought Hallelujah” is touching hearts. The popular musician mentioned what he hears from and how people have reacted to the hit song. Watch the short but powerful clip to listen to what Jelly Roll had to say about the response to “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”

The world is a sad, lonely and broken place. It’s full of people who are hurting and struggling, hoping for anything to alleviate the pain. Sadly, these individuals will hunt and search everywhere for a solution. They may find a temporary fix, but soon enough, the pain and the heartache are back again.

There is an answer to all that pain and suffering: Jesus Christ. His healing, comfort, forgiveness and love will never wear off or fade away. In a clip posted on YouTube, Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake discuss their song “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” In the short clip, Jelly Roll mentions how the song has impacted him and what he has continually heard from others.

“Like, everywhere I go, this is the song people are talking to me about right now,” Jelly Roll said. “It’s really cool, man, and I love the conversation it’s creating. Like, real conversations are being had online. Sometimes not fun, but sometimes great, right? It’s like, it’s like, here’s my deal: I think it’s our jobs, where in faith, to push that envelope anyways. Like those conversations needed to be created.”

Later in the clip, Jelly Roll says he knows how he and others are turning toward God in response to the song.

“But I can tell you what’s also happening is millions of people like me are finding a safe place right now in God,” he said. “You know what I mean? For sure, because I’m getting the messages that are like, ‘Yo, I’m like a fence-riding Christian, too. Like, I kind of believe. I grew up with some core values but kind of got away from it, and you make me feel safe being, like, talking about God again.’”

Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before me, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

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A heroic canine saved the day by finding a lost child in Arizona. The youngster had been missing for hours when the dog located the missing toddler. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how the dog found the missing child.

In today’s highly divisive, incredibly polarizing climate, reaching a consensus on anything is nearly impossible. However, there is one thing most people can agree on: animals are wonderful, extraordinary creatures. Even people who don’t have pets still have a soft spot in their hearts for those cute, furry, four-legged critters. How could you not?

They are some of Earth's most loving, loyal and dependable beings. Show an animal even the smallest amount of attention, love and kindness, and they will be your friend for life. They will never forget the love and kindness shown to them and will treat you similarly.

In addition to being loving and dependable, animals are even literal lifesavers, as was the case for a child in Arizona. A clip posted on YouTube explains how a rancher’s dog, Buford, found a 2-year-old child who had been missing for hours in Arizona.

Typically, Buford guards and protects Scotty Dunton’s ranch, patrolling the grounds.

“It’s in their blood, you know?” Scotty Dunton, Buford’s owner, said. “They’re guardians and stuff.”

Later in the clip, Scotty adds that he noticed something strange as Buford was doing his rounds.

“Way there, I see Buford coming down the deal right there with a little blond-haired boy with him,” Scotty said.

That child Buford had found had been reported missing, having wandered away into the Arizona wilderness. Search and rescue teams had been out looking for the young man for 16 hours without success.

The clip mentions that the hero pup found the child sleeping underneath a tree nearly seven miles from his home.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

Robert Irwin’s sweet response to a child’s unexpected question will melt your heart. The animal enthusiast and conservationist likely did not see this question coming, but he had a heartwarming answer. Watch the short but sweet clip to hear Robert’s moving and powerful answer to a child’s inquiry.

No one knows with 100 percent certainty what life will bring from one moment to the next. Yes, we have a vague idea of what to expect and what might be coming our way. But if someone thinks they know exactly what will happen in the future, they are either lying, crazy or likely a little of both.

Because life is a long series of unexpected events, it’s nice to be good on your feet. Knowing how to improvise and change things on the spot will help in nearly every facet of life. Improvisation is a skill that is especially helpful when interacting with and dealing with children. You never know what they may say or do. 

In a clip posted on social media, Robert was giving a demonstration of some kind in the question-and-answer portion of his presentation. He announces he has time for one more question and calls upon a little girl. He did not see her question coming at all.

“How did you get so brave?” the little girl asks.

Several people react to the youngster’s sweet question. But it’s Robert’s answer that is perhaps even sweeter.

“That is very sweet, thank you,” Robert says. “That’s a very good question. Well, you know what? I think I’ve got a really good family around me. They help to really lift me up. They make me feel very proud at what I do. And you know, the thing is, there’s a difference between bravery and being afraid. I’m afraid all the time, all the time, and that’s OK. All the time, and when I jump in with a crocodile, I’m afraid. It’s a little bit scary, but the most important thing is how you respond to that fear. And the people you keep around you help to lift you up and keep you brave and courageous. That’s what it’s all about.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.”

Willie was sentenced to 75 years in prison—a life of hopelessness behind bars. While serving out his sentence, a fellow inmate introduced him to Dr. Michael Youssef’s teachings—and the hate in Willie’s heart began to melt away. Watch how God has transformed Willie’s heart and see how the Lord is still working in his life today.

All one man wanted for his birthday was to pet dogs – and it was paw-some! This man decided he wanted to spend his big day with several hundred cute, furry, four-legged friends, and that’s precisely what he did. Watch this short but sweet video to see how this man spent his birthday petting dogs.

Animals are some of the best creatures on Earth. They are loving, loyal and dependable to a fault. Whenever you arrive home after a day when everything went perfectly and according to plan, they are at the door to greet you. On the other hand, when your day has been less than ideal, they are still there, eagerly waiting to welcome you home.

As wonderful as all animals are, there is something special about dogs. The popular saying states that dogs are man’s best friends, not cats, porcupines or rabbits. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of having a dog understands that dogs are truly exceptional and remarkable critters. Who could say otherwise with a straight face?

In a clip posted on YouTube, one man who understands how unique and extraordinary dogs are decided to spend his birthday with them. For his 67th birthday, Gary Tucker created a sign saying, “It’s my birthday: May I pet your dog? (can they have a treat?)” and then sat on a park bench. Dog owners in the park passing by made Gary’s birthday wish come true!

Dog after dog stopped by to greet Gary and receive a special treat. Gary absolutely enjoyed himself and had a wonderful day! Who wouldn’t have an excellent time when surrounded by those cute and loving creatures?

“I’m loving it,” he said. “This is exactly what I wanted to do for my birthday.

What a sweet story!

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”