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Little baby Nash Keen, affectionately called “Nash Potato,” celebrated his first birthday on July 5. It was a major milestone for little Nash, who overcame huge obstacles prior to his big day. When they found out they were expecting, Nash’s parents, Mollie and Randall Keen of Ankeny, IA, were hopeful but concerned. Mollie suffers from…

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A grandmother received a heartwarming surprise when she realized the pilot for her flight was her own grandson. Justin Shurtz is an airline captain from American Airlines when he decided he wanted to surprise his grandmother, who was flying from Chicago to Las Vegas to meet up with Shurtz, who lives in St. George, UT.…

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What began as a peaceful hike in one of Arkansas’ most beautiful parks ended in heartbreaking tragedy for the Brink family—but also in a powerful act of love and bravery. Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were walking along a trail at Devil’s Den State Park with their two young daughters, ages…

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When 18-year-old Jeremiah Kelly passed away suddenly in April, it sent shockwaves through the Cincinnati Bearcats football program, his hometown of Avon, Ohio, and especially his family. Jeremiah, a freshman offensive lineman at the University of Cincinnati, had just begun living out his dream of playing Division I football. But in a moment, everything changed.…

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