Officer Smith always considered his duty not only to serve the law but also as an opportunity to make the world a better place. He was known in his circle as a kind and benevolent person who was always ready to help. Every day, he patrolled the streets, interacting with local residents, and often stopped to talk to those who needed support.
In 2016, his life and career took an unexpected turn when he began communicating with a homeless woman named Amy Jo. Amy Jo often sat on a park bench where Smith passed. Every time he passed by, he noticed how she greeted him with a kind smile. One sunny day, when he was particularly tired from work, Smith decided to stop and talk to her. He sat next to her and started a conversation…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
Amy Jo told him her story—she had lost her job and her home due to a series of misfortunes. Her life on the streets was full of hardships, but she remained optimistic. Smith was shocked to learn that Amy Jo could not read. Despite all the difficulties, she used the money she received from passersby to buy books. She hoped that by learning to read, she could change her life.
The story touched Smith deeply. He could not remain indifferent to her desire to learn, and an idea arose in his heart to help her. Smith began seeing Amy Jo several times a week. He brought her books from the library and taught her to read. Every time she mastered a new word or sentence, a spark of hope lit up in her eyes. Smith noticed how Amy Jo was changing—she became more confident in herself, and her dreams for the future became more realistic.
They spent hours sitting on a park bench, and Amy Jo shared her ambitions and dreams that once seemed out of reach. But Smith’s help was not limited to teaching. He also started fundraising for Amy Jo. Creating a page on a fundraising platform, he shared her story and encouraged people to help. His actions attracted public attention, and many responded to the call for help.
Smith received a lot of praise for his efforts, but there were also critics who felt he was using his position as a police officer for personal gain. Smith, however, remained undeterred. He claimed that his actions were selfless and aimed only at helping others. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
In time, thanks to Smith’s support and the generosity of people, Amy Jo was able to find permanent housing. Smith continued to help her adjust to her new life, looked for jobs for her, and even helped her write her resume. Amy Jo was determined to change her destiny. She began taking job readiness courses and was eventually able to secure a position at a local library, where she could continue to learn and develop.
The story of Smith and Amy Jo became an inspiring example for many. Smith hoped her journey to self-sufficiency would serve as an example for others who faced similar challenges. He believed that everyone deserves a second chance and the opportunity to change their lives.
With each new day, Amy Jo became more and more confident in herself, and her dreams for the future became a reality. She often recalled how it all started with a simple conversation with a police officer and was extremely grateful to Smith for his kindness and support. Together, they proved that even in the most difficult circumstances, hope and the opportunity for change can be found.
Smith continued to support Amy Jo, helping her with housing and finding work, and they both knew that their story was not only about helping but also about the true friendship that can be born under the most difficult circumstances. This story inspired many in their community, showing that even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life.
Smith and Amy Jo became symbols of hope, and their friendship continued to grow even as Amy Jo began a new chapter in her life.
Mother left everyone in disbelief after they heard her excuse why she left her baby alone with pit bull only for the dog to chew on the child’s hands and leave her without 5 fingers!
The young mother, later identified as Chloe, was arrested and charged with neglect after leaving her baby daughter with pit bull. The dog reportedly chewed on the baby’s hand when she left her alone, resulting in the girl losing 5 fingers.
Three of the fingers on the girl’s left hand were fully amputated and two fingers on her right hand were partially amputated. The incident left neighbors startled and in disbelief.
The mother reportedly left her 3-month-old baby alone with the dog so she could take a shower. During and interview with investigators, the 21-year-old mom said that she was feeling ill and put the little girl in her bassinet before heading to the bathroom, per reports.
The woman then turned on the shower and turned it back off again when she heard the baby girl scream. Chloe then found the 3-month-old pit bull puppy chewing on the baby’s hands. She wrapped the baby’s hands in cloth and called 911…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
You just don’t. Thank God the baby’s still alive,’ neighbor, Kecia said. NBC2 reports the three-month-old puppy that was just brought into the home less than 24 hours earlier after the mother coming across a post for the dog on Facebook.
The mother was charged with child neglect following a four-month-long investigation. Investigators in bringing charges forward said the mother kept changing stories as to why she left the baby alone with the pit bull.
The puppy was quarantined as part of protocol following a bite. The pit bull passed the quarantine and was transferred to the Animal Welfare League.
As the baby recovers with family members, the mother, who posted $7,500 bond, was granted supervised visitation. This incident remains under investigation.
The resulting diagnosis was shocking and horrifying: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, or ADEM.
This extremely rare condition causes brain swelling, and Ellis now has repeated seizures as a result.
ADEM is a little-understood disease that can begin from even a small infection.
It causes negative reactions to the white matter of the brain, which then affects the body’s immune system.
The result is a severe allergic reaction that involves attacking the immune system and the eroding of nerves’ protective layers.
This condition tends to affect different people in different ways, meaning it is usually impossible for doctors to provide an accurate prognosis – as is the case with Ellis.
It is unsure whether Ellis will recover, how severe his condition is, or if he will have any long-term effects from it.
After the AEDM diagnosis, Ellis was placed in a medically-induced coma and rushed to the Leeds General Infirmary.
A week later, another scan revealed that the swelling was no longer just in Ellis’ brain – it was beginning to make its way down his spine.
He was also having mini-seizures due to the brain swelling. But it’s not all bad news – after a while of being on a ventilator, Ellis is able to breathe on his own again.
The Sick Children’s Trust has put up Ellis’ family, including his three brothers, the youngest of which still doesn’t know what is really happening to Ellis.
Ellis, meanwhile, is still in a coma with his parents by his bedside as he receives the 24/7 care that he needs.
It is still unknown whether Ellis will recover fully or not, but doctors are doing everything they can to provide information to his worried family.
It’s expected that Ellis will be at the hospital for at least a couple of months, and will then need constant care at home once he is able to leave.
In order to ease the financial strain, family and friends, as well as Ellis’ school Clayton St John CE Primary School, have been working hard to raise funds for the family.
Ellis is a strong, tough boy and everyone is rooting for him and hoping for his recovery.
A fundraiser for the family with a £5,000 target goal has been set up, and around 92% of funds have been raised at the time of writing.
If you’d like to donate to the cause, you can do so at their JustGiving page.
Losing a child can be a devastating event, no matter what age.It is, however, universally agreed upon that it is worse when the child is lost at such a young age.
Sadly, this sort of early death is expected for some families, due to the circumstances that their child is involved in.
Despite the advancement of modern medicine, there are still plenty of children who suffer from severe health problems from either a young age or even from birth. These children are often predicted to not survive very long.
This latest bout of illness seemed to be the last one she could handle – the girl was forced to stay in the hospital for seven weeks, completely dependant on life support.
It was at this point that Colleen Banton, her mother, was forced to make a heartbreaking decision.
In the interest of not prolonging her daughter’s suffering, she opted to keep the ventilator off the next time her daughter was strong enough to breathe on her own.
It was essentially plugging the plug for the girl – by this point, Colleen had decided that should her daughter’s time had come, then there was no use in delaying the inevitable.
While praying with friends and family who had come out to support this mother, Colleen was suddenly called over to a nearby monitor by the pediatrician nurse.
There, her attention was directed to the bright light that had appeared in front of the door to the pediatrician unit.
Astonished, Colleen took a quick photo of it with her camera, then went to check this strange light in person.
Oddly enough, it wasn’t there physically.
A miracle occurred shortly thereafter – three days later, Chelsea was well enough to return home once again.
Colleen is convinced that the figure was an angel who helped her daughter.
Chelsea would then go on to live for another 7 more years before passing away in 2015, at the age of 21.