As most of you who know me well probably know, I am a self proclaimed news junkie! I watch the news on TV often, and read it online several times daily from various local and national websites! I try to absorb as much information as I can, and occasionally I come across a story that really touches me!
Last weekend I came across a news story on Yahoo News about a set of twins that were born 17 weeks early. It was a two part story with the first part running on Saturday, which you can find HERE. I was totally drawn into the story of two tiny lives that fought against the odds they were given, written by their father who obviously adored them. As I got to the end of that first part I couldn’t wait until Sunday, when the second part of the story would be released. As soon as I got up Sunday morning I hit Yahoo News, and sure enough, there was part two, which you can read HERE.
I will tell you that both parts of this story have the potential to bring you to tears! It has to be one of the most amazing stories I have read in my life, and proof of just how precious life really is! When you’re done reading both parts of the story, be sure to visit the family’s website at http://www.jakeandjosh.net, I promise you it’s well worth the time!
You may ask why I’m writing about this. First, I’m a person that LOVES happy endings, so many times we hear and read about all of the bad endings on the news! Second, the story left such an impression on me that I felt compelled to contact the family through their website, just letting them know how special I felt their story was and thanking them for sharing their amazing story! A few minutes ago I received a personal reply from the father thanking me for the message that I had left for them and telling me how thrilled he was that their story moved me so much! Yes, people often do reply to comments and messages you send them, but something about this story and the fathers reply reaffirmed to me the importance of getting their message out there!
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