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Weddings
She Kept Calling Her Dad After She Got Engaged. He Walked in Instead
After her beach proposal, Jenna’s unanswered calls to her best-friend dad ended in joy when he surprised her at the celebration with a tearful hug
Adoption
Adopted Sisters Reunite After 25 Years When Tiktok Links Their Stories
Adopted sisters reunite after 25 years when a TikTok For You Page match reveals they’re biological siblings, leading to a first hug at the airport.
Military
Soldier With No Family at Graduation is Tapped Out by Fellow Recruits
After losing his last family members, a soldier breaks down at an Army tap out ceremony—until fellow recruits rush to tap him out and hug him.
Funny
Woman’s Hilarious July 4th Prank Has Boyfriend Belting Bruce Springsteen
A family pulled off the ultimate July 4th caroling prank, tricking their daughter's boyfriend into a patriotic solo in front of relatives he just met.
Parenting
Couple’s Gameshow-Style Gender Reveal Stuns Family With Triplet News
This couple's gameshow-style triplet gender reveal stunned their entire family—especially when a surprise third box revealed one girl and two boys.
Animal Rescue
Surfing Rescue Dog Who Once Faced Abuse Now Teaches Kids to Love the Ocean
A formerly abused dog rescued in Mexico now rides waves as a surfing rescue dog, bringing joy to beachgoers and helping kids conquer their fear of water.
Military
Bride Thought Her Brother Couldn’t Make It—Then He Appeared on the Dance Floor
An airman stunned his sister by returning from deployment to surprise her at her wedding, leaving her speechless in a heartwarming reunion on the dance floor.
Heartwarming Gestures
Kindhearted Neighbor Builds Surprise Deck for Injured Army Veteran Next Door
A kindhearted Michigan man built a surprise deck for his injured veteran neighbor, creating a peaceful space for him to relax and grill outside.