Nothing but good news stories from around the world. For free. Join Smileworthy and get our weekly 5-minute read packed with positivity.
-
Heartwarming Gestures
Autistic Boy Jumps for Joy When Police Officer Lets Him Tour Car
A five-year-old boy with autism who loves emergency vehicles and the sounds they make was given a special treat when a kindhearted police officer showed him around his vehicle and let him try out the sirens. The boy, Abel Aparicio, was with his mother when they encountered Officer Zandate of the Riverside Police Department. When Flor Aparicio mentioned to the officer that her son loves police vehicles, Officer Zandate went above and beyond, allowing Abel to sit in the car and explore.
Adoption
Mom Reunited With Son After 40 Years in Heartwarming Surprise
Brenda, a mom from Minnesota, was left in complete shock when her son, Ben, walked into her kitchen and introduced himself after 40 years. Ben was adopted by another family when he was a baby, and Brenda lost contact with him over the years. But her daughters, Amanda and Schauna, tracked him down and set up the emotional surprise.
Family
Grandma Who Had Difficult Year Fights Back Tears When She Finds Out Great-granddaughter Has Been Named After Her
A beloved grandma can’t hold back her tears of joy as she discovers her newborn great-granddaughter has been named after her.
Heartwarming Gestures
Veteran With COPD Surprised With New Mobility Scooter, Is Overcome With Emotion
Veteran Tim Serres, who suffers from COPD, was surprised with a new mobility scooter by fellow veterans Kenny Jary and Amanda Kline. The heartwarming gesture left Tim in tears, and he was able to use the scooter to drive around the park with his family for the first time in years.
Pets
Dog’s Hilarious Walkies Trampoline Routine Has the Internet in Stitches
German Shepherd Tucker uses his puppy-eyes to get permission from his owner to jump on their neighbor's trampoline. The hilarious video has gone viral, with people all over the internet laughing at Tucker's adorable antics.
Military
Toddler Bursts Into Tears of Joy as She’s Reunited With Military Dad After 8 Months Apart
Lola Dowdy, aged two, was reunited with her father, Dawson Dowdy, an aircrewman with United States Navy, after eight months apart. The toddler was so excited to see her father that she burst into tears of joy.
Weddings
Rock Climbing Enthusiast Discovers Ring Box at Top of Climbing Wall for Boyfriend’s Surprise Proposal
Jesse Robertson proposed to his girlfriend, Christianna Luv, at the top of a climbing wall at the Phoenix Rock Gym in Tempe, Arizona. He enlisted the help of his climbing community to help him pull off the proposal
Animal Rescue
Dad Jumps Into Water to Rescue Trapped Turtle
A father in Florida jumped into the water to rescue a struggling sea turtle that was trapped in a crab trap. Blake Fish, 39, was on a boat trip with his family when they spotted the turtle. The turtle was struggling to breathe and was in danger of drowning. Fish jumped into the water to help.