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12 Ways to Build Trust In A Relationship

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The foundation of all good relationships is trust. Without it, you won’t have a healthy connection, and it can cause you great pain in the future. While you know it’s essential, few know the steps you need to take to build trust.

Additionally, what do you do when you need to rebuild trust once it’s been broken? There’s nothing as exciting as a new relationship. Everything seems lovely in the beginning when you’re fascinated with one another.

However, as things progress, you will learn that you must have a solid foundation to sustain yourself. What makes up this secure foundation, you ask? Well, you need to have honesty, trust, faithfulness, kindness, understanding, and support.

Remember the story of the three little pigs? The first little pig built his house with straw, and the second pig builds his home with twigs. By all accounts, they took the lazy way around the building project. However, it was the third little pig that took his time.

He used brick, and he built a substantial house with a good foundation. As the story goes, when the big bad wolf came huffing and puffing to blow their homes down, he was unable to destroy the one built with bricks. Your relationship will go through ups and downs, and there will be situations that parallel to the big bad wolf.

Things that come to destroy you won’t because if you take the time and build a good, solid foundation, your relationship will be steadfast.

Twelve Effective Ways to Build Trust

build trustYou’ve met the person of your dreams, and you think this could be the one you spend forever loving. So, you want to make sure that you have that foundation that stands the test of time, but you’re unsure what you need to do. Start by building trust.

Here are a few simple ways that you can cultivate a trusting relationship with one another.

1. Never Keep Secrets

Secrets will destroy any relationship. This doesn’t mean that you must tell your partner everything you know; it just means you need to keep them informed on the big stuff. Even if you think it’s something that will make them mad, you must remember they will be even more upset when they find out you lied or concealed something.

2. Always Do What You Say

Another essential part of trust is doing what you say you will do. If you tell your spouse you will be home from a night with your friends by 11 pm, then you should be home by that time. If something occurs that causes you to miss your deadline, you must remember to call out of courtesy.

You want your partner to know that they can trust you to do what you say you will do without hesitation. This helps to establish a good rapport with one another.

3. Tell the Truth

There’s nothing worse than a liar. Even if you feel that you’re justified in telling a little white lie, you must remember that a half-truth is still a whole lie. When you tell one tale that isn’t true, you must tell many more to cover that original one.

Sadly, your lies will snowball until even you can’t keep up with them all, and you may find that you tell the story so well you believe it. Lying is one way to destroy trust and not help to build it. If your partner is always second-guessing what you say to see if it’s truthful, then it’s no kind of relationship.

4. Learn Communication

It would help if you talked about stuff every day: the good things, the bad things, and even the very personal and scary things. Communication is the key to keeping your union together. You want to make sure that your partner is not only your lover but your friend.

How well do relationships work when you hardly talk to one another? Everyone has those friends who only pop in and out of your life when you need them. You can sleep next to one another and not even know what happened in their life that day.

If you want to build trust, then you must share your life with this person. This means you’ve got to talk about the challenging things and let them know how your day was at work.

5. Stand by Your Principles

You’ve probably been told that if you didn’t stand for something, you would fall for anything. Your partner will admire your principles and the stand you take on the things you believe in. Taking a stand means you don’t cave no matter how many times they ask.

For instance, if your partner smokes cigarettes but you have made a stand against tobacco products, you won’t be swayed to smoke a couple with him in a moment of weakness. When you have firm beliefs and principles, you’re like a tree planted by the waters that cannot be moved. He or she will admire you for these qualities because if you’re this way with one principle, you will be this way with most or all of them.

6. Be There When They Need You

There’s nothing worse than a one-sided relationship. If you expect your partner to be there when you need them, then you should be willing to do the same in return. Toxic and self-absorbed people often have one-sided relationships.

According to the National Library of Medicine, narcissists are usually not good with relationships. They are out to use people for their advantage, so often, relationships struggle. If you see any signs that someone has these toxic tendencies, it’s time to move on.

pop quote7. Be Vulnerable

Choosing someone for your partner requires you to take down all the walls you’ve built and be vulnerable. This person will see you at your best and your worst, and they will love you through it all. Assume you were hurt badly in a previous relationship, and you’re afraid to trust.

Every time this person isn’t home when they say they will be, your mind automatically thinks they’re cheating. Rather than blaming them, you need to sit down and tell them why you feel this way. Sure, it’s painful to open up the past and let them see your hurts, but it’s what will help you heal.

8. Define Boundaries

Everyone has boundaries, even in a relationship. Your partner should know upfront your limits and why. It would be best if you never waited until they cross one of them and upset you before saying anything.

There’s nothing wrong with clearly defined limits from the beginning, and it’s healthy to start on the same page.

9. Show Respect

There will be times when you are so angry that you want to call them every name in the book. However, because you love them and don’t want to say things in the heat of the moment, you must show respect. Respect can mean many things, but you have an understanding that no matter how upset you get with one another, you won’t cross that line into being disrespectful.

10. Take Care of Their Needs

When you’re in love with someone, part of building trust means that you put their needs above yours. Sure, you might have to cancel a night out with friends, or you may need to take a day off work to help them when they’re sick.

However, they learn that you will be there for them when they need you most, even if it means you must rearrange your schedule to accommodate.

11. Be Consistent

Consistency is hard for some folks. Relationships can become quite monotonous. You will feel like you’re doing the same thing over and over.

However, it’s the consistency that forms a bond because the other person knows they can depend on you. A steadfast person who is mature enough to stay when things are slightly boring is someone you can trust.

12. Stay Faithful

It’s hard to stay faithful when things are going bad. If you’ve decided to be exclusive, you need to be sure you can handle that commitment. Being together means that you won’t let your eyes wander, and this includes the internet too.

It’s effortless to have an affair these days, but if you want to build trust and not break it, then you will remain faithful.

build trushFinal Thoughts on Building Trust with Your New Partner

Everyone has issues, and many people have problems trusting others. However, you can’t let other relationships’ difficulties carry over into your current partnership, as it’s not fair. The National Institute of Health states that all relationships range from good to bad, and trust is a key factor.

Having good communication, remaining faithful, showing your vulnerable side, and doing what you say you will do will help you build a strong foundation. Remember that James Halliwell-Phillipps‘ nursery rhyme about the three little pigs, be like the intelligent piggy that took the time to build his house right.

The foundation of your relationship means everything. If you start by making the core strong, then you can stand the test of time.

Volunteers Save Thousands of Sea Turtles from Winter Storm in Texas

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The winter storm in February in Texas didn’t just endanger humans; cold temperatures also threatened thousands of sea turtles. The nonprofit organization Sea Turtle, Inc in South Padre Island, Texas, and volunteers helped rescue the animals. They took in over 5,000 cold-stunned turtles and eventually released over 2,200 after rehabilitating them.

Sea turtles use the normally warm waters in south Texas to regulate their body temperature since they’re cold-blooded. The sudden drop in temperatures can lead to “cold stunning,” which knocks the creatures unconscious in the water below 50° Fahrenheit. This can lead to deaths due to hypothermia or drowning.

Once the temperatures started dropping, Sea Turtle Inc called for help to rescue the sea turtles. People all over south Texas started showing up, offering to do whatever they could to save the helpless creatures. Last Monday, the nonprofit reached capacity due to the influx of turtles, sending overflow to the island’s convention center. By the next day, over 1,700 turtles had been rescued.

Volunteers placed them in rows on tarps and filled kiddie pools with water to warm them up. Out in the Gulf, Texas game wardens used their patrol boats to rescue hundreds of turtles. Because of the frigid temperatures, the sea turtles lost the function of their flippers. Volunteers used nets to scoop them up, and by the end of the day, the convention center housed 3,500 turtles.

People went out in recreational boats, fishing vessels, and even dinner cruise ships to rescue the turtles. The tide pushed many turtles ashore, so volunteers walked along the beach as well to pick up the stranded creatures. They transported the turtles to the nearby facility using trucks and trailers. Without the community’s support, the huge rescue effort couldn’t have taken place.

SpaceX employees and Texas Game Wardens also helped save the turtles.

Texas Game Wardens assigned to Cameron County rescued 141 sea turtles from the Brownsville Ship Channel and nearby bays. According to an update by Wendy Knight, the nonprofit’s executive director, one of the turtles weighed 400 pounds! Six people had to help move the giant turtle under heating lamps. They estimated he was over 150 years old.


Wendy was greatly moved by the outpouring of generosity from the local community.

“The love and support of people who just want to help things that can’t help themselves are overwhelming,” Knight told NPR.

The massive power outages on the island presented another challenge. Volunteers struggled to keep the turtles warm as temperatures continued to fall. The power went out at 2 AM on Valentine’s Day, and the turtle’s tanks began to cool. They moved the turtles to tarps and kiddie pools temporarily but worried about caring for them with no power.

Just when they thought it couldn’t get any worse, SpaceX employees came to save the day. Representatives from the Boca Chica launch facility nearby visited last Tuesday night. They brought a huge commercial generator to the nonprofit organization to help them heat their tanks and equipment.

Knight said on Facebook, “This kind of reach out from our community sponsors at SpaceX. There are no words to explain the gratitude we have. They came to us in our darkest hour of need and got us a generator that was complex to find and even more complex to wire into our system.”

SpaceX employees even rescued nearly 1,000 sea turtles by themselves.

Wendy said Sea Turtle, Inc has collaborated with SpaceX for years on research and turtle conservation training. On Monday, officials from the company reached out and asked how they could help. Without the enormous generator, the turtles may not have survived much longer.

Thanks to the community’s support, thousands of turtles got to go back home.

Thankfully, the organization could release over 2,200 rehabilitated turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. They worked tirelessly for over 24 hours to get the sea turtles ready for release. They still have plenty of work ahead with the remaining turtles but have been thrilled with recovery efforts thus far. The team hopes to release many more over the coming weeks.

The turtles have endured the largest cold-stunning event ever recorded. Wendy called it “the Armageddon of all cold stuns,” saying that the power outage greatly exacerbated the event. She also said that they prepare each year for cold stuns but not for long-term power outages simultaneously.


With the help of SpaceX and the massive generator, the power came back last Wednesday morning. However, Knight quickly discovered that the winter storm had caused damage to all of their heaters and coolers. These ensure a comfortable climate for the turtles in the large community tanks. Sea Turtle Inc started a fundraiser to make necessary repairs, raising over 25% of their goal so far.

The sudden cold snap sent shockwaves throughout Texas, impacting both humans and animals. At Sea Turtle, Inc, the health and safety of the turtles remained their priority. All five sea turtle species in Texas are threatened or endangered, which only heightened the urgency of the situation. Volunteers who didn’t even have running water or power at their homes showed up to help.

It took a collaboration of engineers, volunteers, and coordinators to pull off the massive rescue. Wendy Knight says she will continue to update Facebook about the remaining turtles’ recovery.

Final thoughts: Thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid waters in Texas

The recent winter storm that hit Texas knocked out water and power for millions. It also made it dangerous for animals, who had little shelter from the harsh conditions. The sea turtles in south Texas became cold-stunned due to the sudden drop in water temperatures. The nonprofit organization Sea Turtle Inc, located on South Padre Island, enlisted the help of volunteers to save the turtles.

The huge collaborative effort greatly paid off, saving thousands of sea turtles from hypothermia. On Sunday, after the gulf started warming up, nearly half of the rescued turtles got to return home.

Featured image credit:  Sea Turtles Inc | Facebook

Mercy Chefs Served Thousands of Hot Meals to Texans During Storms

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Mercy Chefs, a non-profit organization based in Virginia, headed to Texas to serve warm meals amidst bitter temperatures. The storm left many Texans trapped in their homes without power or water. What began as an inconvenience quickly turned into a deadly situation. Many had to weather the storm in sub-freezing temperatures, going without food for days.

Mercy Chefs serves warm meals to citizens throughout the country who have recently faced disasters. Before coming to Dallas, Texas, they provided disaster relief in Alabama after a devastating tornado struck the suburbs of Birmingham. In the past, they’ve also helped communities recover after hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters.

Who’s Behind Mercy Chefs?

The nonprofit began in 2006 when founder Gary LeBlanc witnessed the destruction in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He said while volunteering in New Orleans, he noticed the widespread and intense devastation throughout the city. The storm had left the city in ruins, and Gary felt compelled to help somehow. He knew hot meals could make a huge difference, but felt “outraged by the quality of food being served.”

However, after working in the hospitality industry for 35 years, he had plenty of experience serving food. He combined his expertise with the strong desire to help people, and Mercy Chefs came to life. To date, they’ve served over 10 million meals, reaching the milestone earlier this month. The chefs now have three mobile kitchens and two refrigerated trailers.

 

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The team serves restaurant-quality food cooked by chefs to citizens and first responders after natural disasters. They’ve responded to 134 disasters thus far in 27 states and 10 countries. Since the pandemic began last March, Mercy Chefs has prepared over 7 million meals.

After the winter storm devastated Texas, they didn’t think twice about helping out.

Mercy Chefs heads to Texas to ‘feed body and soul’ after the destructive storm

On their website, the organization said: “This is a natural disaster as severe as any hurricane, tornado, or wildfire. In some ways, a weather event like this is even more destructive, leaving millions without electricity, water, food, and other vital resources for an extended period of time and causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and community infrastructures. Approximately 10 million Americans in Texas alone are suffering—and even dying—from the cold.”

“When our friends at Gateway Church called to ask for our help, we immediately said “yes.” They requested all the support we could muster because conditions are so desperate in Texas. Mercy Chefs is on the way with delicious hot meals to feed body and soul. We’re bringing everything we can to bless the people of Texas. We’ll be serving our first meals by Friday (2/19).”

They began serving hot meals from a large mobile kitchen at Gateway Church North Fort Worth Campus last week. The team served both lunch and dinner to the community, distributing food from multiple locations. Mercy Chefs utilized several kitchens in order to prepare meals to distribute to citizens. They also have been working to provide clean drinking water to those who need it throughout Texas.

“While our USDA Farmers to Families grocery box distributions and community kitchen programs continue throughout the country to bring winter storm relief nationwide, we’re now transporting our commercial-grade resources, including industrial power generators and water filtration systems, to serve the residents of the Dallas/Fort Worth area as they recover from this vicious winter storm.”

Gary says they’ve never seen such a need for warm meals and disaster relief before, not even after Hurricane Katrina. By last Wednesday, Mercy Chefs had received 20 requests for help from Dallas all the way to Oklahoma. They have kept getting requests throughout the week and will answer as many as they can.

The Texas winter storm left people without access to food and hot meals

Mercy Chefs served over 40,000 meals in the aftermath of the winter storm

According to their Facebook page, the volunteers served the last of their chef-prepared meals on February 24. With the aid of 700 new volunteers, the team prepared over 40,000 meals for Texans in need. As the state’s water and power came back on, citizens felt a sense of normalcy returning. Before Mercy Chefs left, however, they made sure to stock up their storehouses with essentials for those still struggling.

They also purchased grocery boxes for distribution by church partners throughout the state. The team saw volunteers of all ages coming out to help, from children to older adults.

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Here are some of the heartwarming posts from their Facebook about lives they’ve touched during the crisis:

  • “Update from Chef Gary at an assisted care facility in Keller, TX. These seniors were without power for four days in this extreme cold, and tonight they’re still without clean water. Tonight, we delivered our hot, chef-prepared meals and drinking water and a little bit of hope and sense of normalcy.”
  • “Yesterday alone we served well over 10,000 hot, handcrafted meals made with love. From elderly care facilities to a mile-long distribution drive-thru line, we have seen great need here. Today, we worked to expand our outreach in hopes of making a greater impact to serve as many people across the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as we could.”
  • “Yesterday, Christian Center in Fort Worth reached out asking for meals to distribute at their church. We delivered a thousand Mercy Chefs meals to them, and within just one hour, all of them had been served! Although the weather has warmed, the need has not let up in Texas. Thank you to all of our volunteers and partners who have stepped up to help us serve.”

Final thoughts: non-profit organization Mercy Chefs delivers hot meals and hope to weary Texans

Without the kindness and love of organizations like Mercy Chefs, millions of people would’ve been without food. The team of chefs risked their own lives traveling on icy roads to help those in need. Throughout the week, they served thousands of people all across the state.

However, without your support, they couldn’t continue to serve. If you’d like to donate to their organization, you can do so here.

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These Illustrations Perfectly Capture What It’s like to Be A Woman

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Being a woman is a wonderful thing: we get the privilege to bear children, change our outfits multiple times while running late and not feel guilty about it, wear makeup, and nurture those around us with love and acceptance. Women are known for being more sensitive than men, and in the past we have been known as the “weaker” sex because of this. However, in today’s society, having feelings and being a caring, loving person is seen as a strength rather than a weakness. We’ve certainly come a long way as women over the years.

However, being a woman isn’t always easy! The illustrations by Bloome Comics show the reality of what’s it like to be a woman, and we can definitely relate.

“A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

These Illustrations Perfectly Capture What It’s Like to Be A Woman

1. Beauty routines don’t always go as planned as a woman, but we can improvise!

 

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2. If you’re a woman, you know how true this is!

 

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3. As a woman, choosing the right outfit is a job in itself!

 

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Society seems to judge women more harshly for our bodies, but we hope you know that you’re beautiful no matter what size or shape you are! Every woman is beautiful in her own unique way.

4. Because sometimes, we just need a day to ourselves to recharge. We still love our friends, but being a woman requires a lot of energy!

 

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5. This is definitely a bad habit of ours, and we’ll be the first to admit it.

 

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6. Everyone knows that women go by their own time clocks, and it’s about time society learns to just accept it.

 

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7. Our fuzzy friends look at us like we’re crazy, but we’re used to it by now.

 

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8. Yeah, it’s like that sometimes, and we are not ashamed.

 

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Which of these illustrations did you relate to the most? Let us know in the comments!

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Kindhearted Woman Surprises a Deserving Student with a New Car 

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When a kindhearted woman crossed paths with a young man walking to work, she immediately wanted to help. Jayden Sutton, an 18-year-old high school senior from Georgia, walked 7 miles to and from work each day. He hoped he could eventually save enough to buy a car. However, Lavonda Wright Myers intervened and started a fundraiser so he could get his car.

Jayden met her at the local Honda dealership one day, where Lavonda presented him with his new vehicle. The Atlanta resident told Fox News that she first saw the teenager walking to work in the rain last December. Ever since that day, she felt determined to find a way to help him buy a car. Myers said her husband was very supportive in helping her pick out a car for him as well. People who are also in the market for high-quality and affordable vehicles may explore these used cars in fort myers.

After the touching story of Jayden Sutton’s journey to receive his new car, the next crucial step is ensuring that it remains in excellent condition. Owning a vehicle is not just about having transportation; it’s also about maintaining it properly to ensure its longevity and reliability.

Regular maintenance and timely repairs are essential to keep a new car running smoothly and to prevent unexpected breakdowns. For Jayden, and for any new car owner, finding a trusted auto repair service is key to preserving the value of the vehicle and ensuring a trouble-free driving experience.

Rush Automotive, with its reputation for outstanding service and expertise, becomes an invaluable resource for maintaining Jayden’s new car. Their comprehensive range of services, from routine maintenance to more complex repairs, ensures that vehicles are well cared for and remain in peak condition. As Jayden embarks on his new chapter with his car, having a reliable partner to handle all his automotive needs will help him enjoy his new ride with peace of mind and confidence.

She said that the world needs more love, and she wants to help, one person at a time. If we all thought this way, hate wouldn’t stand a chance.

As stories like Jayden Sutton’s inspire acts of kindness and generosity, they also highlight the pivotal role of car dealerships in facilitating such heartwarming gestures.

Dealerships like Swansway Garages recognize the profound impact a reliable mode of transportation can have on someone’s life, and they strive to be more than just a place to purchase vehicles. With a commitment to their community, dealerships like Swansway Garages actively engage in initiatives to support individuals like Jayden in achieving their mobility goals.

In addition to offering new vehicles, dealerships like Swansway Garages also play a vital role in providing access to quality used cars, including options like used byd cars for sale. By offering a diverse selection of vehicles at different price points, these dealerships ensure that individuals from all walks of life have the opportunity to find a suitable vehicle that fits their needs and budget.

Through partnerships and initiatives that prioritize community well-being, car dealerships continue to serve as beacons of hope and support for individuals striving to overcome transportation challenges.

While Swansway Garages exemplifies the importance of accessible transportation, for Tesla owners, the focus shifts to enhancing the ownership experience.

Tesla vehicles themselves are marvels of innovation, but a range of tesla accessories can further elevate your enjoyment and utility. These accessories cater to a variety of needs, from protecting your investment with a custom car cover to maximizing comfort with all-weather floor mats.

Whether you’re looking for a sleek phone charger that integrates seamlessly with your center console or a cargo organizer to keep your groceries from rolling around, there’s a Tesla accessory designed to streamline your life on the road.

By investing in these enhancements, you can personalize your Tesla and transform it into a true extension of yourself.

Myers said that on Dec. 10, she saw Sutton walking to work on the side of the road on her way to Powder Springs. She offered to give him a ride to work, and he agreed.

While talking with him, she found out he walked 7 miles to and from work each day. He couldn’t afford Uber rides, so he had to get to work somehow. Walking seemed like his only option until he could save enough money from his paychecks for a car.

 After she dropped Jayden off at work, she said his determination and strength brought tears to her eyes. He told her with a huge smile on his face that he walks because he has to. After he said that, she felt a calling to help him with his dream of purchasing a car. She told Fox News that “that’s a child worth blessing.”

 The kindhearted woman made good on her promise.

kindhearted womanImmediately after their encounter, Myers started a GoFundMe page and shared Jayden’s story. After just two days, $6,365 had been raised toward the purchase of his car. Only a month after Jayden and Myers crossed paths, his dream came true, all because of the kindhearted woman.

 She then surprised Jayden with a car at Nalley Honda in Union City, purchasing it with a $7,000 check. Myers added $635 out of her own pocket to pay for the car. The dealership’s general manager agreed to negotiate with her, dropping the price of the car from $7,800.

 The local news station in Atlanta was at the dealership to record the special surprise for Jayden. He was totally oblivious to the blessing he was about to receive that day at Nalley Honda. After Myers presented him with his new car, he told her he loved her for the kindhearted gesture. He said, “I just want to thank you so much; you don’t even understand how much.”

 Before getting the car, Jayden would get home from school around 3:30 pm each day and then walk straight to work. He worked for 6 to 7-hour shifts at a local restaurant and then walked 7 miles back home. However, he didn’t let it phase him. He told Fox if that’s what it took to buy a car, he was going to do it.

His positive attitude is part of the reason Myers wanted to help him. He walked all that way each day with a smile on his face and love in his heart. Myers also said that the blessing couldn’t have come at a better time for his family. She found out that his mom recently had an accident that totaled her car. Because of the unfortunate situation, Jayden had to walk to work.

It’s heartwarming to hear about Jayden’s resilience and positive spirit despite facing such challenges. His dedication and positivity are truly admirable. However, the recent accident that totaled his mom’s car has added another layer of difficulty to their situation. In times like these, having the support of a compassionate Santa Rosa Personal Injury Lawyer could make a significant difference. Such a lawyer could help navigate the complexities of insurance claims, ensuring that Jayden’s mom receives fair compensation for her car and any associated medical expenses or lost wages.

 A kindhearted woman says the family deserves a blessing.

jaydenIn the caption on one of the pictures captured when Jayden got his car, Myers had this to say:

 “God did it y’all. Please know God provides. Jayden, no more walking 7 miles to work after school, young man. God bless everyone that is donating. Entrusting me and God with your seed, I declare a 100 fold return. On Dec. 10, I passed a 12th-grade stranger walking in light rain at the speed of lightning headed to work after school.

 “After working a 7-hour shift, he would walk miles back in the cold, arriving home around 11:30 at night with this same smile! I gave him a ride to work on Dec 10th, and I told him in bold faith, ‘the next time you see me, it’ll be with a car the Lord’s going to bless you with.’ We prayed together on the steps of his job and activated our faith! This child, nor his family, never asked me for a penny – it was all God.

 I sowed my seed first on Dec 11th, created GoFundMe on Dec 12th with a goal of $4,000 and within 30 days, God demonstrated his love, power and ability to provide over and above my goal with a $7,000 miracle in the middle of a pandemic. Thank you Jesus for an ear to hear, a heart for your people and the obedience to be a blessing in this world.

 “His mom’s car was recently totaled, and she was laid off from work. If you’d like to be a blessing to her as well, you can give on the GoFundMe link on my Facebook page posted on Dec 12th.

 “I definitely heard God clearly concerning this family. She said this act of kindness from a genuine heart expecting nothing in return has blown her mind. She thanks me daily by text, and tears of gratefulness is her sentiments to God and everyone that gave.

 “Everyone from around the world that donated, believed, and prayed with me, thank you for trusting me with every penny, and I bless God for your sacrifice. I declare it returns to you 100 fold.”

 Jayden wants everyone to know that if you’re trying to reach a goal, don’t give up. You may get a helping hand when you least expect it.

Two Adopted Women Become BFFs, Discover They’re Long Lost Sisters

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When two coworkers discovered they were long-lost sisters, it sounded like something out of a movie. They had an instant connection when they met and quickly became best friends. However, they wouldn’t learn about being sisters until eight years later.

Julia Tinetti and Cassandra Madison met in 2013 while working at the Russian Lady Bar in New Haven, Connecticut. They both had tattoos of the Dominican Republic flag and had both been born and adopted from that country. After bonding over their similarities, the coworkers started hanging out all the time outside of work. They would go out for drinks and dinner and even started dressing alike!

An instant connection

long lost sistersThey both just hit it off, and the connection seemed very natural. Their coworkers would even joke about them looking like sisters.

But, when Tinetti and Madison compared adoption papers, they were disappointed that they didn’t match. Tinetti said that they were from two different cities according to the papers and had different last names. Their mothers’ names on the paperwork also were not the same.

Even though the papers said they weren’t related, they both felt an overwhelming connection with each other. Not only did they look similar, but their birth dates and backgrounds were uncannily alike. Tinetti was born in the Dominican Republic in 1989 and adopted shortly after. Madison also was adopted shortly after being born in 1988 in the DR.

Madison told Good Morning America she strongly felt she and Tinetti were long-lost sisters. However, the discrepancies in the adoption papers made her have doubts.

When Madison moved to Virginia Beach in 2015, the two remained close, often talking on social media. Madison couldn’t shake the feeling about she and Tinetti being related and wanted to dig deeper into her ancestry. She got her to wish in 2018 when her adoptive mom bought her a 23andMe DNA genetic testing kit for Christmas. Through the results, she was actually able to find several distant relatives.

How a friend connects the dots, confirming they’re long lost sisters

Molly Sapadin, a childhood friend of Tinetti, helped solve the mystery about the two coworkers’ relationship. Sapadin had been adopted from the Dominican Republic as well in 1990, shortly after her birth. Sapadin and Tinetti’s adoptive moms had been friends while the two girls grew up in New Haven.

Because of this connection, Sapadin and Madison compared their adoption papers. Sapadin thought they could perhaps be half-sisters since their last names matched. According to the paperwork, they also had the same birth mother. All three women believe that since Sapadin and Tinetti got adopted on the same day, their papers must’ve gotten switched.

Sapadin said a DNA test revealed that Madison is actually her third cousin, not her half-sister. However, she still felt excited to learn more about her biological family. According to Good Morning America, Tinetti and Sapadin have the same mom listed on their adoption papers. However, they want to do more DNA testing to confirm whether the woman is their biological mom.
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Putting all the pieces of the puzzle together

Madison ended up connecting with a first cousin who helped her find her biological father, Adriano Luna Collado. He still lives in the Dominican Republic, but sadly, her mom Yulianna Collado died in 2015 of a heart attack.

However, through genetic testing, Madison found that she had many other relatives in the DR. In 2018, she flew to her home country to meet her seven siblings and biological father. While there, she asked her dad if he had ever given up another baby for adoption.

He said he had, only because one of Madison’s brothers had a serious illness at the time. They couldn’t care for the other child and look after her brother, so they had to make a tough decision. During this conversation, Madison just knew that it was Tinetti who he had given up for adoption. On January 28, a DNA test Tinetti took finally confirmed their hunch – they were actually long-lost sisters!

Happy news, but with awkward timing

They were thrilled with the news, but the whole family has had a lot to process.

“Still processing the magnitude of the situation,” she told Good Morning America. “This is the type of thing you see on TV. Finding my biological family just wasn’t a thing for me. I grew up with a great family, so I just kind of left it to what it was.”

However, after the pandemic eases, she hopes to fly down to meet her family in person. They’ve been video chatting to get to know each other.

Thank goodness for modern DNA testing, which put together the pieces of a very complicated puzzle. The DNA tests showed that the adoption agency had accidentally switched Sapadin’s and Tinetti’s papers. Because of this, it took eight years for Madison and Tinetti to make sense of their deep connection. They aren’t just best friends – they are long lost sisters – now reunited forever.

DNA tests also revealed that Sapadin has a twin with whom she hopes to connect with.

This story had a happy ending, but not all adopted children share the sentiment about finding their biological family. Madison advises anyone looking for their birth family.

“Be prepared. They may not want to meet you and may have closed that chapter of their life,” Madison also said on Good Morning America. “For me, it’s always been, ‘I’m going to find these people if it’s the last thing I do.’ I was going to die trying.”

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This story is nothing short of a divine miracle. Tinetti and Madison never would’ve imagined that their friendship would lead to them finding out they’re sisters. Through DNA testing, they even found out that Tinetti’s childhood friend is their cousin! Hopefully, the whole family can soon have a big, happy reunion and make up for the lost time.

Do you know anyone who found out they were actually long-lost sisters? Please share your stories in the comments!

Boyfriend Puts Engagement Ring In Front Of His GF As Many Times As He Can Without Her Noticing

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Getting engaged is one of the most exciting events in someone’s life, and is something to be remembered for years to come. When Edi Okoro had figured out that his girlfriend Cally Read was his one and only, he picked out an engagement ring and waited until the perfect moment to ask for her hand in marriage.

Edi wanted to have some fun though and decided to parade the ring around her a little before popping the question. After all, they would be together forever, so what’s the harm in dragging it out a little longer?

He even documented his engagement ring challenge in photos to see how long it would take for his gf to notice. Take a look at these hilarious photos of one guy just trying to see how much he could get away with before his beloved girlfriend caught on.

BF Decides to See How Many Times He Can Put Engagement Ring In Front of GF Without Her Noticing

Just chilling on the couch with the engagement ring while Edi’s girlfriend is in the kitchen behind him. No big deal.

He even left it in her jewelry plate for two days without her noticing.

Wearing the ring before she got a chance to.

She photobombed this without even trying to, and luckily she wasn’t turned around to see her boyfriend posing with her soon-to-be ring!

Maybe she’s dreaming of what her ring will look like while her boyfriend holds it in front of her.

These just keep getting better, don’t they? How close do you think he can get before she finally notices??

Looks like he brings the ring with him wherever he goes. These pictures just keep getting better and better!

It’s funny how in all of these pictures, she seems to be conveniently turned the opposite direction.

This one gives me a little anxiety, I have to say!

Wow, this guy is having way too much fun with the engagement ring challenge!

Luckily his girlfriend can’t see well without her glasses, so this was an easy way to get the ring in front of her without her noticing.

Wow, this one’s almost too close for comfort!

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We love how happy he looks in every photo where he’s posing with the engagement ring. He just can’t wait to show his girlfriend all these pictures!

The ones with both of them in the picture are just the best.

Even on vacation, this guy can’t help himself.

Modern technology really is the best when you want to pose with an engagement ring while your girlfriend plays on her phone.

We will leave you with this photo. These are just the best.

Have You Tried the Engagement Ring Challenge?

So, if you want to partake in the engagement ring challenge, you now have some clever photo ideas thanks to this guy. Which one of these photos was your favorite? Please share with us in the comments. And if you loved this article, make sure to share it with friends and family!

15 Photos That Prove Chivalry Isn’t Dead

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Chivalry isn’t dead, despite what you might think in today’s modern society. Even with narcissism on the rise and manners seemingly going out the window, studies have shown that we’re more likely to protect women than men.

So, it seems that men still care about keeping women safe and treating them with respect and that should make a lot of women out there breathe a huge sigh of relief. Men are often painted in a poor light in our world. However, we shouldn’t be so hard on them. Men have a lot to bring to the table, and we don’t appreciate them enough.

So, this article will show you photos where men really stepped up to the plate and proved how big their hearts really are.

Here are 15 photos that prove chivalry isn’t dead:

1. This is what chivalry looks like fellas. Take notes!

2. Who says men can’t help out with a woman’s beauty routine? You can tell he really loves his wife.

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3. If this isn’t the most creative way to propose, we don’t know what is. Simply beautiful!

The engagement ring box I made. Our first date was watching Jurassic Park in an empty auditorium. Laser cut with magnets to hold it closed.
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4. This is the ultimate act of chivalry. Not only is it romantic, but it takes some brains to come up with this!

My fiancé who’s an electrician built this box for me to solve in his proposal to me! He wrote a corresponding poem with that gave me the answers to the 4 challenges. I said YES!!!
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5. This is one of the sweetest things. We can always help our fellow humans in some way.

This man offered to hold woman’s baby while she filled out paperwork at the doctor’s office
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6. This must’ve taken him so much time, but I’ll bet he brought a smile to some faces that morning.

This would brighten anybody’s day

7. This is truly a work of art, and reminds us that chivalry does really still exist.

My husband made this for me while I was on vacation. I had no idea he had such talent.
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8. This is what love is made of, in our opinion.

He loves me. The hubby made me a heart shaped funnel cake.

9. “We have only been dating for a short time and we haven’t even said ‘I love you’ yet. But he took care of me after my surgery, cleaned my home, helped me in the shower, and put clothes on me.”

Is this what being in love is?

10. Instead of letting this woman get her clothes wet, he came up with a solution and made sure she got to dry land safely.

A true gentleman.
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11. Looks like all the husbands had the same idea on Mother’s Day.

So, NOT the best husband in the world.

12. Chivalry is when your boyfriend does your hair while you’re in the hospital. So amazing.

Nothing like having a boyfriend that can braid your hair when your in the hospital getting chemo.
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13. Doesn’t this look like the coziest pillow fort ever?!

I made an adult pillow fort for my girlfriend yesterday

14. How many ladies out there would love this nail polish collection??

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15. What a beautiful way to celebrate a first wedding anniversary. Such a crafty, thoughtful gift!

In honor of the traditional gift for the first wedding anniversary, I made my wife a bouquet of paper flowers! I thought it turned out rather well for a guy with absolutely no crafting ability.

So, have you experienced any acts of chivalry recently? Do you believe it still exists? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Amazon Pledges $2 Billion to Build 20,000 Affordable Homes

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Last month, Amazon invested over $2 billion into a new Housing Equity Fund to build 20,000 affordable homes across the U.S. The company will work to create homes in three U.S. cities where thousands of Amazon employees live. These communities include Washington State’s Puget Sound; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee.

Not only will the Amazon Housing Equity Fund preserve existing housing, but it will create inclusive housing through below-market loans and grants. The funds will go to housing partners, public agencies, and minority-led organizations. According to a press release, the fund will  “ensure that moderate- to low-income families can afford housing in resource-rich communities with easy access to neighborhood services, amenities, and jobs.” If you need help finding your ideal property, be sure to hire professional estate agents. Find amazing tokyo real estate deals on our platform. Afterwards, you may work with conveyancing solicitors who can help prepare all the legal documents necessary for the transfer of ownership.

In addition to leveraging the Amazon Housing Equity Fund to support affordable housing initiatives, prospective homeowners in the United States should consider enlisting the expertise of experienced real estate professionals. Once you’ve identified your ideal home through a comprehensive search, such as by exploring /browse/homes/ options available, the next crucial step is to engage conveyancing solicitors. These legal experts specialize in managing the paperwork and legal requirements involved in property transactions. They will assist with drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting property searches, and ensuring that all legal aspects of the transfer are handled properly.

Amazon’s first investments include the following:affordable homes

  • $381.9 million in below-market loans and grants to the Washington Housing Conservancy to preserve and create up to 1,300 affordable homes on the Crystal House property in Arlington, and;
  • $185.5 million in below-market loans and grants to King County Housing Authority to preserve up to 1,000 affordable homes in the state of Washington, with additional investments to come in all three regions.

“Amazon has a long-standing commitment to helping people in need, including the Mary’s Place family shelter we built inside our Puget Sound headquarters. The shelter now supports over 200 women and children experiencing homelessness every night,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, and CEO. “This new $2 billion Housing Equity Fund will create or preserve 20,000 affordable homes in all three of our headquarters’ regions—Arlington, Puget Sound, and Nashville. It will also help local families achieve long-term stability while building strong, inclusive communities.”

Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund includes:

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1 – $2 Billion in Below-Market Capital

Amazon will provide below-market capital – using loans, lines of credit, and grants – to preserve and create 20,000 affordable homes. These housing units will cater to moderate- to low-income families in the Puget Sound region, Arlington, and Nashville. In these areas, Amazon will focus on households making between 30% to 80% of the area’s median income (AMI). For example, this program would include homes of four earning less than $79,600 a year in the Washington, D.C. metro area. This math translates to a family of four earning less than $95,250 a year in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.

2 – $125 Million in Grants to Minority-Led Organizations and Public Agencies

In addition, the Housing Equity Fund will provide $125 million in cash grants to businesses, nonprofits, and minority-led organizations. This will provide funds for building inclusive housing to address rising homelessness in the U.S. The housing crisis disproportionately affects communities of color, so that the grants will go to minorities primarily. Finally, the fund will provide assistance to government partners such as transit agencies and school districts. This funding would grant them the resources to create and build upon affordable housing initiatives.

“In booming cities across the U.S., many apartment buildings affordable for teachers, healthcare providers, transit workers, and others with modest incomes are increasingly being redeveloped into luxury apartments, causing displacement and reducing housing options for working families,” said Sarah Rosen Wartell, President, Urban Institute. “Investments like those announced today by Amazon that help preserve these existing buildings and maintain moderate rent levels are critical to local efforts that promote economic inclusion and support the stability and economic mobility of moderate- and low-income families.”

3 – Amazon’s first Housing Equity Fund commitments include these two projects:

These generous efforts are already underway.

Washington Housing Conservancy’s Crystal House in Arlington, Virginia 

 In Virginia, Amazon’s first Housing Equity Fund commitment includes a $339.9 million below-market loan and grants worth $42 million. These went to the Washington Housing Conservancy (WHC), a nonprofit organization that preserves homes for low- to moderate-income residents. The grants also included $2 million to fund WHC’s social impact work.

According to the Arlington County government, privately-owned affordable housing has declined by 14,400 units since 2000. Between 2010 and 2018, the median home value increased by around 20% after adjusting for inflation. Median rents climbed 11%, while median household incomes increased by only 7%.

Using Amazon’s flexible capital, WHC acquired Crystal House in under two months, a fast turnaround for commercial real estate. Crystal House will offer a rental structure to help those households earning less than 80% of AMI. Through natural rent turnover, it will decrease rents significantly to appeal to lower-income individuals.

The conversion of the apartments to affordable housing began on Jan. 1, 2021, and will continue over the next five years. A 99-year contract will ensure that Crystal House remains affordable far into the future.

“Washington Housing Conservancy disrupts a market cycle that leads to displacement and offers the kind of stability that lets residents focus on their future, instead of the uncertainty of escalating rents,” said Kimberly Driggins, Executive Director, Washington Housing Conservancy. “With Amazon’s support, we are advancing our vision for inclusive, mixed-income communities of racially diverse middle-income and low-income families and individuals, to live near their employment and access high-performing schools and community amenities.”

While the Washington Housing Conservancy (WHC) is making strides to preserve affordable housing with Amazon’s support, gravity-re.com continues to prioritize clients’ best interests and navigate the complex real estate market to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for buyers, sellers, and tenants.

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 Amazon already maintains a growing partnership with the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) in Washington. Their first commitment in the state will fund an initial $161.5 million below-market loan and $24 million in grants. These will ensure affordability for 1,000 apartments. $4 million of the grant funds will preserve housing for extremely low-income households (less than 30% of AMI).

According to a January 2020 review, King County lost over 40% of its affordable housing in the past ten years. The Housing Authority’s portfolio currently includes over 7,000 affordable housing units for moderate- and low-income workers. With Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund, KCHA will keep building its portfolio, preserving affordability by minimizing rent increases. These buildings will remain affordable for at least 99 years.

“Acquiring these properties in Bellevue to ensure that they stay affordable is critical to preserving the economic diversity of this area,” said Stephen Norman, Executive Director, King County Housing Authority. “We are excited to work with Amazon to preserve affordable housing options close to jobs, transit, and schools. Our whole region thrives when a range of housing options is available to all.”

In addition, Amazon donated $2.25 million to The Housing Fund nonprofit in Nashville in December 2020. This effort will help moderate- to low-income households maintain homeownership while building financial stability.

 

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