Some heartwarming stories make us smile ear-to-ear. Especially on days when we’re feeling down, and just need a reason to smile. 18 people share a scene from their lives, and we cannot help but share them. From adopting foster kids as family to a grandmother celebrating Halloween, these stories are sweet. If anything, they’ll remind you of some moments from your life wherever relatable. Some of these stories are inspiring, while some others are funny and or are tear-jerkers. Take a look!
1. “We are a foster home, 3 of them have been adopted. My parents got them matching pajamas and they were tickled pink about it.”
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2. “Just before and just after I said crying over a dress was silly and I would certainly not be doing it myself.”
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3. “My grandma dressed up for Halloween.”
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4. “My mom and dad on their wedding day and 28 years later”
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5. “The way my daughter looks at her big sister on video calls melts my heart.”
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6. “My daughter asked for a Kirby lunch today. I did my best.”
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7. “This radish I cut for my salad”
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8. “My husband and son’s first time sledding”
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9. “Grandma and Grandpa are proud of me!”
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10. “A girl from my college made this for me and called me handsome — I’ve been blushing ever since.”
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11. “My son in 2022 and me in 1993 holding our newborn baby sisters”
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12. “My dad gets a cold head at night so I got him a gnome hat for his birthday.”
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13. “I love seeing my 2 different daughters become best friends.”
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14. “My fiancé knows the blue ones are my favorite, so he ate around them and gave me this very blue bowl.”
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15. “My son and me in matching cow-digans!”
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16. “Cuddles before bedtime”
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17. “It’s not a diamond, but my girlfriend of 4 years said yes. I can’t wait to marry my best friend.”
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18. “Hugs from my best friend Finn at the shelter”
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