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Strangers Notice Uber Eats Delivery Driver With a Little Boy on His Bike - The Reason Why Has Everyone Praising Him
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Strangers Notice Uber Eats Delivery Driver With a Little Boy on His Bike - The Reason Why Has Everyone Praising Him

Most parents will tell you they have no clue what they’re doing. All they know is they’re doing the best job they can in raising their kids and taking it day by day. Sometimes that means they have to sacrifice in order to provide for their children or figure out ways to just “make it work.”One father inspired many when he was spotted with his son at work for those very relatable reasons.A Man Brings His Kid to WorkMany parents struggle to make ends meet, so when citizens in Taiwan spotted a man riding a motorcycle with a little boy, making Uber Eats deliveries, they got it. At first glance, the man appeared to be making the deliveries while spending time with his son, probably because the man had no one else to take care of his child while he worked.Some people also noticed the man had cement on his jeans, GoodTimes reported. The assumption was that the man worked during the day at a construction job and then took his son out with him while he completed his second job.Photos of the man went viral on social media, and the way he and his child interacted warmed hearts everywhere. Eventually, local media found the pair for an interview.A Touching StoryAccording to the publication, Lin Juncheng is a 24-year-old single father to his three-year-old son, Lele. Juncheng and the boy’s mom separated, and he is now raising the child alone. Unfortunately, it’s been rough.During the pandemic, the father struggled to earn more money. Now, he works as a construction worker from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Then he grabs his son, and together they deliver food from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. Usually, all that work nets him about $4,300 monthly.The boy is good-natured and says as long as he’s with his father, he’s happy. Juncheng also sees the deliveries as time that he’s able to spend with his son, who is learning about different routes and how to interact with people.Sometimes, Lele falls asleep on his father’s lap, securely fastened in with the help of the insulated food bag’s straps.“Every parent is doing their best for their children. No matter how hard life is, you have to grit your teeth and hold on,” Juncheng said.Doing the Best We CanSo many people commented about Juncheng online, sharing supportive messages and praising him for doing what he has to do in order to provide for his son.While the father would probably much prefer spending time doing things his son wants to do or hanging out at home, he’s making the most of the time they do have together, and it shows.It’s a nice reminder that parenting looks different for everybody, and most people are just doing their best. Still, it’s nice to be told you’re doing a good job every once in a while. That validation can be the thing you need to keep going.So, if you’re a parent who is struggling with guilt or feeling like things are overwhelming, just remember that you’re not alone. And if you know a parent who is in that boat, remind them that you see them. Tell them they’re doing a good job. And offer to help them if you can.There’s a reason they say it takes a village to raise a child, and no one should feel like they’re going at it alone.More from Goalcast:Real-Life Superhero: The Heartwarming Story of the Widowed Single Dad Who Fosters Terminally Ill ChildrenSingle Mom Finds Out Her Son Can’t Go for ”Donuts With Dad” Day – Decides to Dress Up and Attend as ”Dad” InsteadWoman Battling Alcoholism Can’t Take Care of Her 2 Kids – So Her Boyfriend of One Year Raises Them as a Single Dad

Devoted Dad Works 3 Jobs And 7 Days A Week To Surprise Daughter With $200 Dream Graduation Dress
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Devoted Dad Works 3 Jobs And 7 Days A Week To Surprise Daughter With $200 Dream Graduation Dress

Couldn't afford daughter's dream dressDespite working three jobs—at McDonald's, Popeye's and a Circle K convenience store in Monongahela, Pennsylvania—Ricky Smith struggles to get by.So he was a bit resistant when his 14-year-old daughter, Nevaeha, asked for a $200 dress to wear to her 8th-grade graduation."I said, 'Mom, dad, I want this dress,'" said Nevaeha, according to Good Morning America. "Is it in our price range?""I looked at the price and I was like, 'Uh, not really sure, but I can see what I can do,'" Ricky recalls saying. He worked 7 days a week to buy itRicky wouldn't promise his daughter the white top and floral skirt, but he worked hard for it anyway. He took on extra shifts at his three jobs, working as much as seven days a week.Finally, he managed to buy the dress and Nevaeha's mom encouraged him to surprise his daughter with it."She said, 'Why don’t you surprise her?'" Ricky told GMA.Teary-eyed revealSo Ricky invited Nevaeha to his workplace and her mom came along to video the big reveal."I was working at McDonald’s that day and I put the dress in the back," Ricky told GMA. "She came and I brought it out and told her that her grandmother bought it for her and I told her, 'This ain’t the dress you wanted, but I hope you like it.'"Nevaeha was devastated."I was thinking, 'This is going to be an old lady dress,'" she said.But it was precisely the dress she asked for. She burst into tears and hugged her dad in a video that has since gone viral."To see the look on her face it was priceless," said Ricky to GMA. "All I can really do was smile.""My heart felt like there was more love in it than there was before," said the 14-year-old about the big reveal. "I love him and I’m really happy that’s he’s my father."Nevaeha SmithThe satisfaction of hard workWe can't always get our kids everything they want. In fact, we shouldn't, as not always getting what you want is something they need to learn about life.But when we can, it's especially sweet to buy our kids gifts because we love them and want to make them happy. And sometimes, because we want to lead by example. So this story isn't just about an amazing dad putting a smile on his daughter's face, it's also about the importance of working hard and the sense of gratitude that that can bring.More uplifting stories:4 Years Ago, He Was Homeless–Today, He Bought His First HousePoor Man Who Missed Job Interview To Save A Life Had Employers Lining Up To Hire HimDomestic Abuse Survivor Marries The First Responder Who Saved Her LifeBrooklyn Landlord Cancels Rent For Hundreds Of Tenants, Setting An Unprecedented Example For OthersWether it's saving someone at sea or giving up your plane seat, kindness makes a lasting impact.

Son Brings Dad To Tears By Revealing He Secretly Paid Off His Mortgage To Retire Him
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Son Brings Dad To Tears By Revealing He Secretly Paid Off His Mortgage To Retire Him

Buying a house is a lifelong dream for many people, and not everyone has the privilege to realize it. And the moment when you pay off your mortgage after years of monthly payments is a true celebration. So, can you imagine someone you love paying off your entire mortgage for you? YouTube star Jamie Nyland surprised his dad Richard by telling him he did just that. Jamie, 24 shared a video showing the poignant moment on his TikTok channel. In the video, Jamie walks into his dad's bedroom with the keys to the home. The surprise of a lifetime His dad, confused, asks: "Why did you give me them for?""I've just paid off your mortgage," Jamie replies. "I've just rung the bank and paid off every single penny left on your mortgage.”"You now own this whole house. I swear. You've worked your whole life so now you can actually retire."-Jamie At first, Richard thinks his son is pranking him. When he realizes that Jamie is being serious, he breaks into tears.An emotional reaction "You're the best son in the world you can have," Richard says before giving the keys back to his son. "It's in the will. The house is yours -- what's mine is yours.""I love you so much. You paid off my mortgage, I've put you in my will. You retire me for life so I've set you up for life."The end of video is captioned with an "I love you Dad."The power of a father-son relationship Not only is this an amazing gift and gesture, but it also highlights the power of a beautiful relationship between a father and his son: Mutual support, sacrifice and gratitude. Jamie was able to afford paying his father's mortgage. He used his success to show appreciation to the man who raised him. And his dad was planning on leaving the home to his son no matter what. You can tell that regardless of their financial situation, they both had each other's back. More uplifting stories:TikTok Prankster Unexpectedly Befriends Homeless Man, Helps Him Get Out Of DebtMan Finally Meets Mystery Neighbor He’s Been Playing Piano Duets With For WeeksBeloved Cook Sobs When Given Mortgage By Frat Brothers She Used To Take Care OfStruggling Woman Is Stranded With Only $5- A Chance Encounter With A Stranger Changed Her Life ForeverCherish your Parents"A parent's love is whole no matter how many times divided." - Robert Brault

'You're Enough' - Dad With Cerebral Palsy Sobs When Son Reassures Him He Has Been Amazing
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'You're Enough' - Dad With Cerebral Palsy Sobs When Son Reassures Him He Has Been Amazing

Get the Kleenex ready for this tear-jerker of a tribute for one extra special dad. Defying expectations despite cerebral palsyEver since the moment he was born, Stephen J. Wampler has faced massive challenges — and overcome them.An accident at birth led Wampler to develop a severe form of cerebral palsy, inhibiting his movement and eventually his speech, but he went on to become an environmental engineer. Later, he gave that up to focus on helping others with physical disabilities by starting the Wampler Foundation and a wilderness camp in Lake Tahoe for kids called Camp Wamp. But even that wasn't enough. Wampler became the first person to climb — inch by painstaking inch — to the top of El Capitan as seen in the film Wampler Ascent. Through it all, Wampler managed to be a great dadIn a video posted to TikTok, Wampler's son quoted his dad who told him "I'm sorry I can't throw a baseball with you like other dads." His son's response: "You're enough! You're enough! You're enough!"The original video, along with one including Wampler's reaction, garnered over 15.2 million views and plenty of emotional comments."I never ugly cried so quick before," said one commenter."From the baby pictures to now you can see just how proud your dad is of you and the family he made. Truly heartwarming to witness," said another.In a post for the National Disability Institute, Wampler's wife, Elizabeth, laid further praise on her husband."My husband, Stephen J. Wampler, has made our lives abundant and robust. I consider him to be a compelling example of vigor and the booming magnification being manifested today in people with disabilities," she wrote. "Disability seems to lay bare a delicate beauty and intrinsic virtue in the human heart."Elizabeth WamplerWhat it takes to be a good dadWhat this viral video rightly points out is that there's more to being a dad than throwing around a baseball. Being a good dad is about being supportive, caring, understanding and inspiring — the latter of which being something that Wampler has clearly done incredibly well.More uplifting stories:Police Officer Adopts Abused Toddler After Rescuing Her From Unsafe HomeFirefighter Adopts Baby Girl After Delivering Her And Learning Mom Couldn’t Keep HerDomestic Abuse Survivor Marries The First Responder Who Saved Her LifeBrooklyn Landlord Cancels Rent For Hundreds Of Tenants, Setting An Unprecedented Example For Others

Son Brings Hard-Working Dad To Tears By Announcing He Made It To Major League Baseball
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Son Brings Hard-Working Dad To Tears By Announcing He Made It To Major League Baseball

A viral video shows a hard-working father tear up as his son surprised him at work after signing a Major League Baseball contract.A dream come trueThe MLB draft came and went, and Robert Anthony Cruz went undrafted. To take his mind off the disappointment, he played the game Minecraft.Then, something incredible happened.He got a call from the Washington Nationals baseball team who said they'd be interested in signing him as an undrafted player.“I hadn’t spoken to scouts in at least a week, so I was thinking I probably wasn’t being considered,” Cruz, who cried tears of joy with his mom, Cynthia, told The Washington Post.Cruz wanted to tell his dad, Ron, about the good news, but he didn't think a phone call would do. So, he and his mom swung by a nearby Lids store to pick up a couple of Nationals ballcaps to bring to Ron at work.Tears of joyIn a Tiktok video that now has nearly 17 million views, Cruz showed up at the auto shop his dad works at and went to meet his hard-working pops as Cynthia recorded."Surprising my dad at his work with the news that I just got signed by the Washington Nationals," Cruz wrote in the video, before adding in the caption, "My name wasn't called in the draft, but I got a surprise free agent contract."“What happened?” Ron, 61, asked, before noticing the baseball cap on his son's head. Then, the two gave a long, emotional hug as Ron started to tear up. “Oh, my God, congratulations, son. I’m proud of you.”Ron CruzHard work pays offCruz told The Post that his dad has always been there for him through thick and thin.“Since I was about 9 years old, my dad has always thrown me batting practice whenever he gets off work,” Cruz said. “He’ll work a long day, and I’m sure he’s tired, but he’s never said no one time. Last summer, with covid and everything, I didn’t have anywhere to train. He was throwing me batting practice every day after work. It was super special to be able to celebrate him a little bit with that video because he’s the hardest worker I know.”Cruz said he plans to put his photography business and degree in Christian ministries on hold as he pursues a full-time career in baseball. He also plans to cheer for a new team instead of his hometown LA Dodgers.“I guess now I’ve got to like the Nationals, just out of obligation, even though they took my team out in 2019,” he said.We can't accomplish our dreams aloneWe all have dreams, but the thing with dreams is that they can take years and years of hard work to come true — especially ones that involve becoming a pro athlete. So it was truly special to be able to witness the moment that it all paid off for one new MLB player. But what was even more special about this video was how instead of sharing the moment he got offered a contract, he showed the one person who helped get him there. Because at the end of the day, it takes a strong support system to help any dream come true.More uplifting stories:4 Years Ago, He Was Homeless–Today, He Bought His First HousePoor Man Who Missed Job Interview To Save A Life Had Employers Lining Up To Hire HimDomestic Abuse Survivor Marries The First Responder Who Saved Her LifeBrooklyn Landlord Cancels Rent For Hundreds Of Tenants, Setting An Unprecedented Example For Others

Relentless Dad Finally Reunites With Kidnapped Son After 24 Years Of Searching
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Relentless Dad Finally Reunites With Kidnapped Son After 24 Years Of Searching

More than two decades of searching aand Chinese parents Guo Gangtang and Zhang Wenge came up short — until one day, a DNA test was a match and they were finally reunited with their long-lost son.Any parent's worst nightmareGuo Xinzhen was twp years old and playing outside the family's front gate in Beijing when a man and woman kidnapped him. Parents Guo Gangtang and Zhang Wenge were devastated. How couldn't they be? Their son was another victim of a large string of abductions that occurred during China's decades-long one-child policy.According to AP, boys like Guo Xinzhen, too young to know their names or hometowns, were sold to couples who wanted someone to look after them in old age. Girls were sold to be a bride to an only child or as a servant.In a 2015 TV interview, the boy's mother showcased her devastation: "What use is it for me to live?" she reportedly said. "It was me who lost the child."Father searches tirelessly for childBut the parents wouldn't give up hope. The boy's father, Guo Gangtang crisscrossed China on his motorcycle, driving through 30 of its 34 provinces. In the process, he reportedly wore out 10 motorcycles and said he once nearly fell off a cliff when he was blown off his bike in a rainstorm.To fund the search, Guo operated a shop in Beijing that sells artwork. He also received financial help from relatives including his father, who kept working into his 70s.Throughout it all, Guo carried a photo of his son as well as details like that he had a scar on his left little toe. Guo's journey was so riveting that it was turned into a 2015 movie called "Lost and Love," starring Hong Kong actor Andy Lau. The film was marketed with the tagline: "Only when I am on the road do I feel like a father."In 2012, Guo started a website to help find kidnapped children as well as a charity in 2014. While he wasn't able to locate his son at that point, he managed to locate dozens of others lost children."Thank you for participating in anti-trafficking activities for 24 years and helping more than 100 children return home," the police ministry reportedly said on its social media account.An emotional reunionFinally, this June, Guo Xinzhen was found. Police experts found him a database after matching his toddler photo with what they thought he'd look as an adult. A DNA blood test confirmed that he was in fact the boy his parents had been looking for for 24 years, and they embraced in an emotional reunion as seen in a video recorded by police.It turned out that the boy was taken northwest to Henan province by two suspects, Tang and Hu, who confessed to the abduction. It's unclear if Guo Xinzhen knew he was abducted or not."He is a great father," the long-lost boy — now a man — was reportedly quoted as saying to reporters about his father. "I am proud of him."Never lose hopeIt would have been understandable for these parents to stop searching. Finding their son in a country of over a billion people goes beyond the saying "finding a needle in a haystack." Yet they didn't lose hope. Rubber was burned, technology advanced and they finally found their son — helping to find over 100 other children in the process.This story isn't just an uplifting one, it demonstrates the importance of perseverance and maintaining hope when all appears to be lost. More uplifting news:Single Dad Adopts 13-Year-Old After He’s Abandoned At HospitalChildhood Sweethearts Got Engaged After Spending More Than 13 Years ApartWoman Marries Man Who Saved Her Life At The Vegas Mass ShootingPregnant Woman Wakes Up From Coronavirus Coma To Discover She Had Delivered Her Baby

Quick-Thinking Dad Saves 3-Year-Old Daughter From Kidnapping Attempt In Broad Daylight
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Quick-Thinking Dad Saves 3-Year-Old Daughter From Kidnapping Attempt In Broad Daylight

One father’s heroics brought his little girl home safe and served as a crucial reminder for all parents.For kids, parks are a safe place where friendships are made and games are played. That was the scene at the Regional Park in front of Freddie Cantrell's home where his two daughters -- 3-year old Aubrey and 6-year-old Nathalie -- were playing, with their mother and stepdad present.Things suddenly took a scary turn. It all took place in front of Nathalie, who recalled the chilling details to CBS Sacramento."The guy walked up and started dragging Aubrey and running with her and skipping with her."-Freddie Cantrell's daughter Nathalie Dad dashes to the sceneThe girls' mother and stepdad both raced towards the man. When he heard their shouts, Cantrell bolted out of his house and darted straight towards the man. An intense fight followed.“He tried to swing at me with handcuffs wrapped around his fingers and try to use them as brass knuckles, and that’s when I just took action and tried to knock him out,” Cantrell said.Cantrell overpowered the man and held him until police arrived. 26-year-old Yonel Hernandez-Velasco was ultimately arrested for kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon.Cantrell’s actions served as a serious wakeup call for parents in the neighbourhood. “You see the bad stuff on the news and hope it’s not going to happen to your kids, so you've got to just keep an eye out I guess,” said April McGuinness, a mother, and neighbour who lives nearby.Her 11-year-old son agreed.“It’s better than me having to get kidnapped because I come here alone,” he added.Parents: stay on watchCantrell brushes off any praise by saying it's just his daddy duty."They’re saying ‘Oh you’re a hero for saving that little girl,’ Well that little girl is my daughter, and I’m just doing the fatherly thing."- Freddie CantrellAs the old cliché goes, kids grow up in the blink of an eye. However, this story shows that a split second is all it takes for a childhood to disappear. While Cantrell deserves credit for acting quickly and courageously, his story is a reminder for all parents to keep a close eye on their precious kids. While they might complain in the moment that you're embarrassing them, they'll thank you in the end for keeping them safe.More uplifting stories:Appalled Dad Stands Up For 8-Year-Old Given Sexist Assignment By Teacher11-Year-Old Genius Passes Up Higher Learning And It’s A Lesson For All ParentsMom Tells Son Not To Share With Other Kids And She Makes A Powerful PointWoman Finds Missing Child Using Tik Tok Hack All Parents Need To Know

Dad Who Was Laid Off Lands Costco Dream Job After Daughter Sends 1 Tweet
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Dad Who Was Laid Off Lands Costco Dream Job After Daughter Sends 1 Tweet

When one father lost his job during COVID, his awesome daughter took to Twitter to help him land his dream job.Dad's top recruiterAccording to the Wall Street Journal, up to 40 million jobs were cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these belonged to Rebecca Mix’s father, Jeff.Keen to help her dad bounce back, Mix took to Twitter and her 20,000+ followers to promote her top candidate. “My dad has been laid off due to covid and now that he's vaccinated he's itching to go back to work, so I told him I'd help him with his resume. I asked him where he wants to work, and he said, SO earnestly, ‘Costco seems like a nice place’ I'm gonna cry lol,” she tweeted. Then, in the job posting pic of the year, she also shared a photo of Jeff wearing oven mitts, posing proudly next to a plate of nachos."He is but a constantly cheerful man, extremely good at making nachos, who merely dreams of working for Costco," she posts. "Costco ik ur not on twitter but if you see this please don't let him down, my dad is very nice. look how proud he is."New Costco memberJust two weeks later, Mix was contacted by a local Costco manager to arrange an interview with Jeff.Amazingly, her dad landed his job, with the shiny badge to prove it.Mix had a special message of thanks to Costco CEO Craig Jelinek.“Craig Jelinek if u see this I have no idea how u found my tweets but congrats on hiring my dad he’s the best thanks!!!!! also my dad already tried to convince me to sign up for a Costco membership lol. man hasn't even started yet. what have I done.”-Rebecca MixPositive tweets to daughter and dad poured in.“AWESOME! Congratulations to your dad — and to the Costco manager, who has probably just made one of the best hires in that branch,” wrote one Twitter user.Toasted another: “OMG Congratulations to Jeff long may he help people find things up on the tall shelves and have a $1.50 hot dog whenever he wants!!!!”Together we'll reboundIt's been a tough year and a half for everyone. It's been especially hard for those who are still out of a job. The future is still uncertain. Yet there's one thing that is certain: We'll only get through this together. Healing will happen through acts of kindness like a Linkedin letter, traveling takeout, or an awesome daughter like Rebecca Mix. The story might change but the theme is the same: Humans connecting to help humans. Every action we take and gesture we make impacts someone. More uplifting stories:Man Walks 17 Miles A Day To Provide For His Family, Stranger Surprises Him With $52KPoor Man Who Missed Job Interview To Save A Life Had Employers Lining Up To Hire HimDomestic Abuse Survivor Marries The First Responder Who Saved Her LifeBrooklyn Landlord Cancels Rent For Hundreds Of Tenants, Setting An Unprecedented Example For Others

Devoted Husband Surprises Stepdaughter By Proving He Is Here To Stay
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Devoted Husband Surprises Stepdaughter By Proving He Is Here To Stay

The title of stepdad wasn't good enough for little Camryn. She wanted her mom's husband's last name.He one big wishMike and Sarah Rousell just got married in March 2021, but they'd been together for five years. But Mike and Sarah didn't come into the relationship on their own. They both had their own two children from previous relationships. Still, the whole family meshed and became one big unit. However, having Mike as a stepdad wasn't enough for Sarah's daughter Camryn. She wanted Mike's last name. Stepdad surprises her at schoolYears later, an ABC video showed Mike surprising Camryn at school with a colourful sign that read:"I gave you my heart five years ago, and now I give you my last name."Mike RousellSarah then pops out and shows a sign that says: "It's official! Camryn Rousell."She got her wishWith her mouth agape and about to cry, Camryn speedwalks towards Mike who picks her up for a giant hug. Then Mike starts crying, and as does Sarah when she gets her chance to pick up Camryn."Our adoption, for me, was me fulfilling that promise to Camryn that I was always going to love her...and just to let her know I wasn't here by accident," Mike told ABC."He has always been that type of person to always be there for me and encouraged me," Camryn said. "He has been there for five years, but it's felt like he's been there my whole life."One big happy familyWhen a partner gets married to someone that's not your biological parent, things can get dicey. Other times, it's meant to be. In this situation, it looks like the Rousells couldn't be happier, especially Camryn, and if a big happy family isn't uplifting I don't know what is. More uplifting stories:Single Man Adopts 5 Special Needs Kids To Offer Them The Care They DeserveDad Kicks Out Teen Son For Being Gay, Wife Instantly Breaks Up With Him12 Warning Signs You’re Currently Being Manipulated by a NarcissistDoctors Weren’t Sure 1-Pound Baby Would Survive – So They Did The Unimaginable And It Worked

Dad Invites Stepdad To Walk Daughter Down The Aisle, Sends Powerful Message About Divorce
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Dad Invites Stepdad To Walk Daughter Down The Aisle, Sends Powerful Message About Divorce

A father's stand-up deed at his daughter's wedding has gone viral, proving that it's more than possible to handle divorce with maturity and respect.They walked the bride down the aisle togetherTodd Cendrosky, step dad of bride Brittany Peck, had no idea what was coming. After walking his wife down the aisle, Cendrosky looked on as another Todd (Bachman), Peck's biological father, walked her down the aisle.“What dad doesn’t want to walk his daughter down the aisle?” Cendrosky told The New York Times. “So yes, I was disappointed.”An added weight on Cendrosky's shoulders was that he'd been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, which causes loss of mobility in the spine, along with Crohn’s disease and lupus, so he feared he'd be in a wheelchair when it came time for his other daughter's wedding.But then the unexpected happened. Bachman walked up to Cendrosky, reached out his hand, and invited the step dad to walk their daughter down the aisle together.“He came and grabbed my hand, and said: ‘You worked as hard as I have. You’ll help us walk our daughter down the aisle,’ ” Mr. Cendrosky told WKYC in 2015. “I got weak in the knees and lost it. Nothing better in my life. The most impactful moment in my life.”It took 2 dads to raise this daughterThe wedding photographs of the moment the two dads walked down the aisle went viral, earning over a million likes on Facebook and being shared by the likes of actor Ashton Kutcher (the photos have since been taken down). “When Todd Bachman grabbed my husband’s arm, it really meant a lot to me,” said the mother of the bride, Candace Cendrosky, to The New York Times. “That was an awesome moment, it was magical, it was an outstanding thing to do. He made my husband’s world, he really did. And that makes me feel great. Deep down I really do believe he did this for Brittany.”Bachman said he planned to invite Cendrosky up ahead of time, warning his daughter, though not his ex-wife.“For me to thank him for all the years of helping raise our daughter wouldn’t be enough,” Mr. Bachman told WKYC. “There is no better way to thank somebody than to assist me walking her down the aisle.”“Todd Cendrosky has been to the softball games, the choir concerts, he’s been a big part of her life,” Bachman said later to The Times. “It’s not about me. It’s not about him. It’s about her. We’ve worked so hard to get to this point. The dark days are long behind us.”Todd BachmanAfter the momentous event, the bride danced with both dads — the song playing for her biological father was Brad Paisley's version of “I Loved Her First,” and for her stepfather it was Mariah Carey’s “Hero.”“They were both there for me — they raised me,” Peck said. “A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders that day."If you can't forgive, respect For millions of people, divorce in the family can hang over their entire lives, complicating holidays, gatherings, and certainly weddings. But it doesn't have to be that way. Bachman's gesture showed that what happened in the past can stay in the past, and he wasn't going to let any of his personal feelings get in the way of his daughter's big day. Surely many have been inspired by Bachman's impeccable display of respect, and perhaps have even follow his example in their own complicated families.More uplifting stories:Outraged Dad Stands Up For Daughter Sent Home From School For Her OutfitTarget Employee Receives $30K Of Donations After Public Shaming By CustomerDad Salts Road At His 38-Year-Old Daughter’s Workplace So She Doesn’t FallSingle Man Adopts 5 Special Needs Kids To Offer Them The Care They Deserve