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Family
The very best good news stories about family moments, reunions, surprises and more from families across America and beyond.
Single Mom Secretly Buys a House for Her Three Boys – and Their Reaction is Everything
A single mom home surprise turns into pure joy when her three boys walk into a “client’s house” and spot their names on the bedroom doors.
Navy Mom Thought Friends Were Picking Her Up at the Airport Until She Saw Who Was Waiting
A Navy mom reunites with daughter after nearly a year apart and breaks into tears when she spots the little one waiting for her at the airport.
Little Boy Thinks It’s A Mystery Reader Recording Until He Sees Who’s Waiting Outside
A mystery reader surprise in a pre-K class plays a deployed dad’s voice, then a later school visit delivers the reunion his son has missed.
Groom Saved An Empty Chair For His Late Dad At Wedding But Then His Voice Filled The Room
A groom saved an empty chair for his late dad, then his bride played a wedding message from late father recordings made from years of voice clips at the altar.
Dad and Daughter Mustang Restoration Turned a Rusting Shell Into a Dream Car
A dad and daughter Mustang restoration turns a rusting 1968 Ford Mustang into a dream ride after a father keeps his promise and plans a surprise reveal.
Navy Sailor Surprises Cousin at Quinceanera, But She Thought He Was Still Deployed
Navy sailor surprises cousin at quinceanera when he steps onto the dance floor after deployment, catching her completely off guard and in tears.
He Stored His Old Army Boots for Years Then Turned Them Into a Police Graduation Surprise
Army boots for police graduation went from deployment-worn to polished again when Jay secretly restored them after years in storage for Garrett’s big day.
Stepdad Adopts Stepson In Emotional Surprise After Final Youth Football Game
A stepdad adopts his stepson after the 12-year-old’s final youth football game, turning the name on his jersey into his real last name.
Couple Stage Living-Room Proposal So Great Grandma With Dementia Can Share It
Teen couple Mia and Haydon plan a staged proposal for great grandma with dementia so Linda can experience the joyful moment alongside them.
Mom Swaps Dentist Visit For Mexico Soccer Game Surprise For Soccer-Mad Son
An 11-year-old who thought he was going to the dentist instead gets a Mexico soccer game surprise from his mom on a three-hour road trip.