It’s been said, “It only takes one person, and one act of kindness, to inspire others and create change.” James, homeless on the streets, had his world changed by the love of a complete stranger.
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Escaping The Cold
James Eppler, 28 years old, had been living on the streets of Portland, on and off, since he was 16 when a family situation caused him to leave home. James and a friend had taken refuge on the porch of a vacant house, attempting to flee the cold and heavy rain. When James chose this location, he was simply seeking shelter.
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Right Place At The Right Time
Chris Crever bought the house that James had been using for shelter, two months after James started living there. Chris purchased this house on the corner of Madison and 19th Avenue as a business investment, and immediately began tidying up the property. When Chris threw away the wet blankets and bedding he found scattered about, James returned later to find that his “home” was gone. James shared his response with KOIN 6 News:
“We looked in the trash, and ya know…the stuff’s gone. What do we do?”
Little did James know, fate was stepping in…
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The Power Of Words
One Friday afternoon as James sat on the porch steps of the house trying to figure out with his friend where to go next, Chris arrived. He nicely explained that the two men would have to leave. To Chris’ surprise, James responded very politely and thanked him.
James shared his feelings about being asked to go:
“The fact that he said it so respectfully and kindly, like sure. Thank you for not having a problem with us being here so far, and for treating us like a human being.”
Chris turned to walk towards his car, but instantly had a change of heart.
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Bringing Back To Life
Chris was astonished at James’ expression of gratitude, especially since he was asking James to leave what had become his temporary home. Chris decided to help and returned to the porch where the two men were preparing to leave.
Chris told James to meet him back at that very spot, at 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning, and he would put him to work. James was there awaiting his new employer at 7:45 a.m. Chris quickly put James to work, fixing up the very house he had been using for shelter. James, and the house, would be brought back to life.
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A Place To Call Home
After leaving the shelter the porch had provided, James began sleeping under a local bridge at night. Despite the cold, wet clothes he wore, he showed up ready to work each morning. Chris decided to offer him a room in the house for the time being, as well as a place nearby to shower and freshen up. James shared:
“Like we always hope for something, ya know, a little help. Not necessarily money, but a place to go take a shower everyday, be able to at least look forward to have a reason to wake up.”
Chris’ generosity and kindness were giving James the “reason to wake up” that he had been hoping for.
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Lend A Helping Hand
Chris helped in the search for a permanent job and more sufficient housing. James now has a full-time job, and couldn’t be more grateful for the support he’s received. Chris hopes that this story will encourage others to reach out to those in need.
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From The Heavens Above
James feels very lucky to have been given a reason to wake up each morning, and he shared his happiness:
“The fact that it’s around Christmas time, and ya know, I was raised with a Christmas every year. It was a huge thing. It’s almost like God smiling down.”
Maybe the most life-changing gifts come without wrapping paper and bows . . .
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Check out the full heartfelt story in this video.
Paying It Forward
Jesse Jackson once said, “Never look down on anybody unless you are helping them up.” Let us all learn to reach out to those in need more often, making our world a kinder, gentler place. Share this story, and encourage more random acts of kindness!
Adoptive Parents Meet Their Baby For The First Time
Bruce and Christina beheld their new adopted son Azariah for the first time, and their instant reaction is priceless. Family Life Services Adoption Agency gathered around the new little family to capture their first moments together, and there was not a dry eye in the entire room. Once little Azariah was placed in mom’s arms, dad had a breakdown, and no one could blame him. The anticipation is built over the days longing to see that little face, and the first sight of him caused the deepest joy that could only be expressed through tears.
Christina wrapped her arms around the tiny newborn, and sitting right next to her husband, their lives at that moment would be changed forever in the most wonderful way. Once Bruce was able to take a deep breath, Christina placed their son into his arms, and her seeing him as a father built upon the emotions.
Tears rushed down this new dad’s cheeks, and he buried his face in one hand while holding Azariah in the other. The moment could not have been more precious as Christina leaned towards her two guys and they sat closely as a family.
Here is a beautiful video clip of adoptive parents, Bruce and Christina, meeting their new son, Azariah, for the first time. This was taken by one of the guests at the placement ceremony. Please keep Azariah's birth family in your prayers.
Sometimes you get tired of your home and want to renovate. You might need more space, or you may simply be bored with the way things look.
I’ve seen many people take things in their own hands and create amazing transformations. But this particular renovation of a guest bedroom really blew my mind. I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
Take a look for yourself below.
It’s this Imgur user that published photos of their incredible transformation. In the beginning, it was an ordinary, not too interesting bedroom as you can see in the picture below.He began by constructing a wood frame.It quickly becomes apparent that part of the room will be on a different level.Boards are laid out after the foundation is in place.And soon a large drawer is installed beneath.A new floor was then built on top.Here’s what it looks like after it was complete and sanded.Everything was then painted white. Note the small steps to the right.Here it is, starting to really take shape!And voila! An awesome office space on the ‘upper’ floor. But why the drawer in the bottom…?A pull-out bed! So very brilliant! The perfect way to combine office and bedroom!Very awesome if you ask me!Want similar awesome DIY ideas in your feed? Simply click the like button below.source
The One Pot Chef shows how to make a delicious omelette that is easy enough for anyone to do. Using just an ordinary muffin tin, he adds ham, onions, cheese, with an egg mixture. This could be adjusted to using your favorite ingredients such as sausage, bacon, or green peppers. Then, he just places them in the oven and they turn out fluffy and incredibly delicious packed full with flavor. They mini omelettes are perfect for children, guests, or an anytime snack. What a great recipe!
it’s said that we spend one third of our lives in bed. For that amount of time, many of us clean our mattress far few many times.
Your mattress absorbs sweat above all, but several additional bodily fluids we are all familiar with.
Unlike your clothes however, a mattress doesn’t fit so snuggly in your washing machine. Keeping your mattress fresh can therefore appear as a bit of a struggle.
In this video, you’ll discover (or maybe rediscover) several awesome hacks to remedy this, such as sifting baking soda over your mattress to absorb odors, Watch on to find out how it works and discover several amazing hacks that can help make your old mattress feel brand new.
If you’re from an older generation, you may already know some of these tricks, but many can be handy for younger people who may have never heard of them. Therefore, don’t forget to pass this on to everyone you know!
New Ways To Use A Muffin Tray
Everyone loves eating muffins but what do you do with a muffin tray when you no longer have any batter to fill it with? It turns out that the little trays are for more than just baking and these ideas will have you pulling out your muffin tray for more reasons than you would have ever expected.
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Perfect portion control
Each individual space can be filled with different snacks for the perfect sized portions.
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Freeze add-ons for smoothies
Blend all of your smoothie ingredients ahead of time and then freeze them within a muffin tray so that they’re ready to be plopped out when you need them. This will make breakfast smoothies so much easier in the morning. Start with one of these easy recipes.
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Pre-scoop ice cream
Don’t overdo the ice cream portions and conveniently pack them within a cupcake liner first. This also makes it easier to hand out to guests at parties once they’ve been scooped.
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Keep stuffed peppers upright
Planning to stuff some peppers with turkey or veggies for dinner? Use a muffin tray to keep them upright when they bake in the oven. If you’re interested in this recipe visit here.
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Place a tray within a basket
Make it easier for the kids to carry their snacks when you place a muffin tray within a basket. No one wants them to spill!
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Keep condiments separate
Planning a barbecue or get together? Pour different condiments within each of the spaces for a convenient way to have guests serve themselves at a gathering.
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Make citrus ice disks
Keep guests cool with the addition of lemon lime ice cubes that are perfect to bring out on a warm day. Learn how, here.
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Organize the small things
Drawer organizer
Give an old and worn muffin tray a fresh spray paint of color. Once dry, use it to store small things such as paper clips, thumbtacks and binder clips. It can still have a great and new purpose!
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Hardware storage
Don’t lose or misplace your nails and screws. Instead, tuck them away within a tray for safe keeping.
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Perfect for gardens
Mini succulent planter
Puncture drainage holes on the back of each muffin tin space using a bookbinding awl or drill. Add your soil, rocks and plants and lightly water each when done for a beautiful and easy addition to your home. For the full instructions visit here.
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The perfect garden grid
Use a muffin tray to evenly space out a grid to create rows for planting seeds.
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Watch the video below for more muffin tray inspiration you may want to try.
So long are the days when muffin trays are strictly for baking muffins. Even if your tray is old and worn find a way to use it around the house for storage, or try a new recipe with the family using your muffin tray. You’ll wish you would have done so sooner!
A Young Man Gets The Squad Car That Belonged To His Police Officer Father
When a family member enters the police force, there is always a suspended fear that the worst can happen. While it comes with the territory, and the police officer is doing a great service to the community, it’s never easy for the family.
Tanner Brownlee lost his father to the line of duty when he was a young man. It’s hard for anyone to lose a family member, but for someone who was as close to his father, and at such an impressionable age as Tanner was at the time… it took a huge blow.
His father, Sam, was killed after an intense chase, and ever since, his family’s life hasn’t been the same. All Tanner and his brother have left are old photographs and some material possessions. Tanner keeps his father’s old leather motorcycle jacket, but it doesn’t fit him. He really just wants something that he can use on a daily basis that will keep his father close to him at all times.
When he found out his father’s old squad car was going to police auction, he started a GoFundMe to help raise enough to win it in an auction. On the day of, he wasn’t quite sure how to proceed. With high hopes, he started bidding. Unfortunately, he was quickly outbid by a man standing in the far back. But when the man comes up to collect his prize? Tanner bursts into tears after what this man does next.
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It’s Friday night. You want to go out with friends, share a pint of beer, discuss the latest news, relax and forget about all your problems.
Bristol pub, The Bag of Nails, is the perfect fit. Here one can acquire a double dose of ’antidepressants’: firstly, of course, the beer, and secondly… cats. Yes, a gang of friendly felines became rightful occupants of this establishment, attracting a huge number of visitors. People can’t resist the charms of 15 furry creatures and quickly become regulars.
We certainly would not mind spending an evening in such delightful company. Just look at the photos and feel the warm, homely atmosphere of this place!
He began by constructing a wood frame.
It quickly becomes apparent that part of the room will be on a different level.
Boards are laid out after the foundation is in place.
And soon a large drawer is installed beneath.
A new floor was then built on top.
Here’s what it looks like after it was complete and sanded.
Everything was then painted white. Note the small steps to the right.
Here it is, starting to really take shape!
And voila! An awesome office space on the ‘upper’ floor. But why the drawer in the bottom…?
A pull-out bed!
So very brilliant! The perfect way to combine office and bedroom!
Very awesome if you ask me!
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