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*Featured image contains photo by Andrea Piacquadio and Elina FairytaleWe've all heard the saying that the older we are, the smaller our circle gets...but this may not be for the reason we think. Social pattern expert Bianca Stelian, believes it's not just a matter of growing apart — but the way that we "catch up" when we're together.Have you found yourself stuck in the friendship rut? With no way to get out? If you woke up one day only to realize most of your meaningful relationships have stumbled into "no man's land," don't worry, you're not alone and this is for you.What Is a “Catch Up Friendship”Often growing up means getting closer to our dreams, but it doesn't come without sacrifice. Time is the precious thing we never have enough of. So, when it comes to seeing our old friends for our bi-annual "dinner and drinks," why don't we spend it wisely?“Every time you talk, you must start the conversation with many life updates. You have to hit every category: family, work, dating, social life, health, you get it. And before you know it, you’ve essentially spent 45 minutes interviewing each other like you’re on a reality show without really breaking past the surface.”Bianca Stelian, TikTokIn essence, a "catch up friendship" is a series of sporadic surface level connections that make old friends feel they're slowly drifting further instead of drawing closer. Two people ramble on about all the "big picture" moments in their life: They got engaged? Must have missed that on Facebook. They are working a completely different job? Thought they hated corporate culture. Their dear mother's fallen ill? Make sure to send flowers.And while yes, all these big moments are so important, they are not the sum total of the person we know and love. Somehow, after a rapid fire tennis match of "life updates" over 3 rounds (of cocktails), we end up going home, disheartened — feeling like we never even scratched the surface with how they are really doing. And sadly, they never quite got to to the heart of us either. We mistakenly chalk it up to being "different people."If this sounds familiar, check out the viral video below to hear the vicious cycle in her own words.Watch Bianca Stelian's Video: Does Growing Up Mean Your Friendships Are Fake?Of course not. The older you get, the more you have to plan in advance. Gone are the easy college days, where all your friends lived in a five block radius of each other. When you would waste the hours away grabbing coffee, watching a movie, or just studying near each other in silence.One day you wake up, and you're not a kid anymore. But that doesn't mean life isn't really good. Maybe you have the job you always wanted, or the partner you always dreamed of, or even just the best couch in the whole world to watch your favorite TV shows on. But in the famous words of Ferris Bueller, "Life moves pretty fast." And more often than not, all the extra time we used to spend with our friends is redirected to work or our family — sometimes we forget to stop and take a look around for the people who've been there since Day 1.One Simple Way to Break This “Nasty” CycleThe reality is, if we try and solve our "catch up friendship problems" by trying to schedule more frequent catch ups, we will be disappointed. Because it's not sustainable. You can't live a full adult life and still have the free time of a kid!According to Bianca Stelian, the best solution is to use social media to your benefit."Start posting your everyday little thoughts and life updates. It’s a wildly efficient way to reach a lot of people with a little bit of effort.” Bianca Stelian, TikTokIf knowing all the little things about a person is what a relationship is made up of — then share yours with your friends! "The posts don't have to be anything life changing," Stelian shares, "the smaller the better."Is “Growing Apart” a Myth About Growing Up?It's hard to say. When life gets so hectic, our instinct is to act from self preservation. You can't quit your job, you can't quit your kids, and you already got a divorce. So...looks like the friend who let you cheat off them for 4 years has gotta go! You didn't like her anyway...I mean come on, she let you cheat — that's a bad moral compass! It's easy to cut off lots of connections growing up, under the excuse that "we're in different places" or "we're different people." Suddenly, your high school bestie who nursed you through 8 back-to-back heartbreaks while you did a love spell on a poster of Aaron Carter, is just not the kind of person who want to be associated with!Now, sometimes it really is true. We grow up and we clash too much with people we used to laugh until we cried with. Take Derf McDerf for example! The author of My Friend Dahmer. Understandably, he wouldn't be too keen to schedule a friendship catchup via the Columbia Correctional Institution hotline.But it's not always the case. Ultimately, only you can decide what friendships to let go and which ones to nurture — neither are easy, but both are rewarding.More from Goalcast:Her Daughter Excluded Her Best Friend for Being “Too Fat” – Shocked Mom Takes Matters Into Her Own HandsWoman Who Lost Her Entire Family Waits for a Friend – But Someone She Wasn’t Expecting at All Shows Up InsteadMan Meets Up With Struggling Family at a Park – They’re Shocked to See His “Friend” Standing Behind Them
*Featured image contains photo by olia danilevich and Oleksandr PAnyone who has ever experienced food insecurity knows that it never really leaves you. Those hunger pangs, even when they're long gone, linger, a phantom reminder of darker days.When Haley was in third grade, she knew those pangs well. Her family was struggling and there was never enough to eat. One of her classmates noticed and would pack an extra lunch for her. Her name was Gracie May.Although the two classmates lost touch after fourth grade, Haley never forgot her. Years later, Haley had a daughter...she named her "Gracelyn Marie" in honor of that little girl.How a Young Girl Made a Lasting ImpressionIn a TikTok video that is shattering hearts everywhere, Haley (@bby_hxxii) shares an emotional 7-second clip she simply captions "Angels are real."Set to the haunting lyrics, "I think of you all the time," from Alex Olsen's song, Someday I'll Get It, the video zooms in on Haley as she blows a kiss.“To that sweet girl in 3rd grade that would bring in an extra lunch box with food just for me, thank you so much. I named my daughter after you," Haley writes in the text overlay.Welp. It may be simple but boy, does it pack a punch. One commenter summed it up in 8 words:"'I named my daughter after you' I'm sobbing."The video has struck a nerve. In just a few days it's gone viral with over 2.8 million views, 630,000 likes, and more than 4800 comments.Its message has resonated with people all over the globe, a poignant reminder of the profound impact of kindness.Reaction to the Viral TikTokThousands of people took to the comment section, touched by Gracie's actions and the way Haley chose to honor her."Love how you honored her," wrote one commenter."Her mama was looking out for you," said another. "I hope she sees this. kindness always comes back," said a third.But in addition to all of the love, it also started a tsunami of goodness. People began sharing their own stories, hundreds of them. And if these doesn't restore your faith in humanity, nothing will.Here are just a few:"I had the same bday as one of my classmates and every year her mom did a big party in the classroom for her and my name would always be on the cake too." — Britney"When I was in 7th grade, a popular girl (never talked to her) heard that my mom couldn't afford Christmas for me that year. Her & her mom went Christmas shopping for me and brought me gifts to school. I will never forget that. I think of it often and hope she's well." — Ambria"My son noticed a quiet kid in his class w holes in his shoes/clothes. He came to school the next day w clothes he didn’t want. - the boy wears his new outfits daily & my son says he tells jokes now." — Alli"I remember a teacher that would call me to class before going home to give me 4 cans of raviolis for me and my 3 siblings. I never told her but she knew." — neener-neen"The boy that danced with me at the primary school dance when no else would ~ who passed away a few years later from cancer. Always in my heart." — Clarel892"My mom named me after the first friend she made when she moved to America." — L"I used to hate my smile until one girl told me she loved my side dimples. every time I smile I think of her to this day because she made me appreciate it instead of hating it." — Ana NjeriOne Small Act of Kindness Can Change Someone’s WorldAfter grade four, Haley moved from Texas to Arizona. It's been 13 years since she's seen Gracie but not a day goes by that she doesn't think about her. THAT is the power of kindness.To Gracie, it was probably just lunch. To Haley, it was the world. And she never forgot it. And now, neither will her daughter."To live rent free in someone's head for an act of kindness is something we should all strive for."More from Goalcast:Child Realizes Hungry Classmates Don’t Have Lunch – So He Makes an Unexpected Request to His Mom“Homeless” Man Insists on Paying for an Expensive Lunch at Restaurant – So the Server Tells Him a LieMom Has Perfect Response to Teacher Who Called Her Son’s Lunches ‘Disgusting’ – Then She Receives a Shocking Email
After tragically losing her mother in a car crash, no one would blame Staci Green if she never forgave the person responsible. After all, her mother was gone; the victim of someone else's reckless driving. And anger and bitterness can be easier pills to swallow than forgiveness. And for a long time, this was the case. Green fell into a deep depression. Unable to focus, she lost her job. Consumed by rage and grief, she was happy to watch Nikia Cherry suffer. But what started with heartache and soul-crushing loss incredibly evolved into a masterclass in forgiveness. And we can all learn something from it.The Car CrashPhoto by PixabayOn January 20, 2020, Cherry was doing 73 miles per hour in a 45-mph zone when she collided with 76-year-old Rosie Minor, a mother of four and a grandmother of nine. Rosie died in hospital a few hours later.Police charged Cherry with speeding and vehicular homicide. After pleading guilty, she was sentenced to 24 months probation, 240 hours of community service, and a $2500 fine, according to CBS News. On top of the criminal proceedings, there was also a civil trial. One that would result in Rosie's family receiving a $10 million settlement with Allstate Insurance. For three years, Green was FURIOUS with Cherry. Fueled by resentment and pain, she stood by and watched her mother's killer's life unravel. She was determined to see her to pay. But as she found out, seeing your enemy suffer doesn't actually make you happy. At least, not for long. Nearly four years after the accident, something inside of Green changed. She says it was a miracle. Maybe it was.In October 2023, in a courthouse in Atlanta, Georgia, Green walked up to Cherry and said three simple words, "I forgive you.""And when I forgave her, it was like I was reborn again."Staci Green - CBS NewsBecause as it turns out, forgiveness isn't for the other person, it's for ourselves. Taking Forgiveness to a Whole Other LevelAfter the accident, Cherry, a mother of four, lost everything. Her home, her job, her car, her life. And while this may seem like righteous retribution to some, to Green it was a call to action. Forgiving Cherry was just the beginning. Green made a vow that she would do whatever she could to make Cherry's life better. And she's kept that promise and then some."So I am committed to her life getting better," Green told CBS News. "So, I've helped her with money for food...rent. I was her daughter's secret Santa."She even booked Cherry a trip to Miami for her 40th birthday."She's like a God-mama to me," Cherry said of her relationship with Green, holding back tears. "I talk to her every day."The Power of ForgivenessAccording to Green, she was just doing what she knew her mama, an ordained minister, would have wanted her to do. And she believes that if she hadn't forgiven Cherry, she never would have been able to forgive herself.“My mom is already dead,” she said, “and I was walking around dead. In order to get my life back, I had to forgive her. It doesn’t make sense to have two dead people.”Forgiving Cherry didn't mean condoning her actions that led to the accident. And it wasn't about forgetting what had happened.Rather, forgiveness was about freeing herself. From the burden of anger and bitterness that threatened to consume her. Because carrying all of that weight, the hatred and vitriol, it comes with a heavy price. And in her forgiveness, she has discovered something else. Healing, not only for herself, but for Cherry as well. Forgiveness is not about forgetting, it's about choosing to move forward with love and compassion, even in the face of unimaginable pain. Not for the sake of others. But for your own. More from Goalcast:From Debt Collectors to Debt Forgivers—What Happened When Two Men Decided They’d Had EnoughDad Witnesses 10-Year-Old Daughter Being Hit By A Car- Immediately Decides To Forgive HimWhy John Legend Had To Forgive His Mother To Become a Better Man
It's no wonder with a nickname like "the concrete jungle" New York City can get a bad rep for being a tough town to crack. Lifelong New Yorkers, Terri and Jean are flipping that old narrative on its head.Recently, the elderly duo went viral for the sweetest — and most neighborly — reason!When the pair discovered the young couple who lived down the hall from them were getting married, they knew they wouldn't be able to make the trip out for the destination wedding. Instead of sending their "regrets" — they did something so much better.It Was Friendship at First Sight@elenawonders / InstagramTerri and Jean became fast friends with their new neighbors Dave Steel and Elena Nicolaou.The hilarious roommates were quick to extend an open-door invitation to their home whenever the young couple were feeling in need of a little company."We started visiting her and the older woman, Jean, she takes care of and lives with — they love our dog," Nicolaou."Dave would sometimes cook them dinner, and we would eat together. Jean, who is 86, calls us her grandma," Nicolaou contined. "Both have lived in the neighborhood for decades — Jean since the '80s and Terri her whole life."It's safe to say, Terri and Jean had been around the block — literally. But even in older age, the feisty ladies still kept their youthful spirit — and it was infectious.Their “Mobility Issues” Stopped Them From Attending the WeddingTerri and Jean were the bride-to-be's biggest cheerleaders. Over the course of her engagement, they were thrilled to talk about all things wedding: From the cake to the wedding dress and everything in between."Whoever said New Yorkers were unfriendly have never lived here!"Elena NicolaouEven though the young couple would have loved for their neighbors to attend the festivities, Jean's "mobility issues" ruled that plan out.But their Plan B was so much better!They Got Creative!If these ladies could make it through quarantining, they could make just about anything fun indoors.Terri and Jean decided they'd throw their own "ceremony" for the couple and with a little help from the 99 Cent store, their vision came to life."We dressed up, read vows, laughed throughout the ceremony and had pizza all together."Elena NicolaouThankfully Nicolaou — who's an editor at Today.com — caught the whole thing on camera. Obviously she knows what it takes to break a good story!Watch the Home Video: "Our neighbors in New York threw us a wedding ceremony in their apartment since they were unable to attend ours. This happened two weeks before the official wedding. This is the RECUT version with more footage from the festivities…"From Terri playing the father, officiant and bouquet-catcher to Jean's acapella serenade for them to dance to, it was a perfect "wedding."It’s Not How Much You Spend, It’s Who You Spend Your Time With The couple got married for real just 2 weeks later but even thought their neighbors couldn't attend — their special rehearsal remained meaningful."These two women were so supportive of our relationship and we felt surrounded by pure love," Elena shared. "There were no expectations and hurt feelings and complications like in our real wedding — just simple awesomeness.""The experience definitely showed me that weddings are NOT about the money you spend but the feeling behind it and the people who are present." Elena NicolaouTerri and Jean's story shows there's more than one way to celebrate the people you love. Little experiences like these are definitely the foundation the best memories are built on. More from Goalcast:Bride Finds Out Something About Her Fiancé and Cancels the Wedding – Decides Not to Let the $15K Reception Go to WasteBride Wears Her Wedding Dress – And Sobs When She Finds Out What Her Mom Had Planned Behind Her BackHigh School Sweethearts Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary – Little Did They Know, They Would Be In “Tears” After Their Date
Like most parents, Patrick Forseth is doing his best to raise a respectful kid who treats others with love and kindness. But when this single dad discovered his son was bullying another classmate, he hit a bump in the parenting road.Instead of taking his son's behavior as a sign of personal failure, Forseth did the exact opposite — and it made all the difference.After careful consideration, this single dad proved he didn't need a partner to consult with — he knew just what to do.In his brilliant three minute video, the Arkansas native shares what happened and how he attacked the problem.Here's what we can learn from his "gentle parenting" approach.How a Man Reacted to a ”Prank” His Son Had PulledPatrick Forseth/ TikTokWhen Forseth received an email about a "prank" his son Lincoln pulled, he knew the teacher was sugar coating a bigger problem.The teacher shared that Forseth's 9-year-old had unfortunately pulled a stunt that left his fellow classmate feeling hurt and embarrassed."I don't care who you are — that's bullying."Patrick Forseth, TikTokWhile it can be hard to see the faults in our kids we work so tirelessly to raise, this one dad was under no illusions.In his video, Forseth shares his simple philosophy. "If you do something to somebody that, you know, has the potential end result of them being embarrassed in front of a class or hurt, you’re bullying.”Forseth chose the road less traveled. Instead of failing to recognize his son's behavior as problematic, he chose to embrace the situation fully.Amazingly, instead of seeing the bullying as a result of his own parenting, he took the opportunity to show up and show case his parental strengths. It Was a “Long Talk” Not a LectureFor Forseth, it wasn't just about this isolated incident. It was about showing his son Lincoln the kind of person he chose to be in that moment and how that had the potential to affect his choices down the line.He opened the discussion by asking his son how he would feel if the roles were reversed. Yes, we can never deny the old "step in somebody else's shoes" still has its charm. But it didn't end there.Forseth didn't give his son a run-of-the-mill lecture listing all his faults and then abruptly confiscating his iPad and sending him to his room without dinner. Those of us who are older know this punishment well and most of the time "sitting in our room to think about what we've done" never helped.In fact, the harsh punishment just breeds contempt for our parents and made us want to lash out more at the kid who put us there.It Wasn’t a Monologue — It Was a DialogueKids aren't that much different than adults. If our boss pulled us aside for an hour and talked our ear off about how poorly we've been performing lately and why they'll have to scale back our lunch hours so we can make up for all our work, we'd probably not take the news so well.A better approach would be for our boss to acknowledge how we have previously performed much better — and open up a dialogue for how we can work together to do better so we can achieve goals, collectively.We all prefer to be talked to rather than talked at. So this single dad applied that same principle to his son's predicament — and guess what? It totally paid off.Watch Patrick Forseth’s Video:Why One Dad Didn’t Force His Son to ApologizeIn his now viral TikTok, Patrick Forseth (@halfdeaddad) shared that while he found an appropriate punishment for his son, he didn't do what you would think.He didn't force him to apologize.But he did encourage it."I demanded nothing out of him. I demanded no apology, I demanded no apology to the teacher.”Patrick Forseth, TikTokHe continued, “I told him that we have the opportunity to go back and make things right. We can't take things back, but we can try to correct things and look for forgiveness.”And that's exactly what 9-year-old Lincoln Forseth did.We Can’t Take Anything Back but We Can Make It Right"Doing the next right thing" may sound simple but it's not easy. While Forseth was honest with Lincoln and told him he can't take anything back, he assured him he could do better next time.And Lincoln chose to do better in the cutest way possible.Sharing His Pokemon CardsPatrick Forseth/ TikTokWhen Lincoln returned to school the next day he was inspired by his discussion with his dad.Yes, he admitted he was nervous but he was a little excited too. Instead of just apologizing, Lincoln chose to extend a hand of friendship.He asked his classmate what he liked — and to his surprise found common ground.Both boys had a shared love of collecting Pokemon Cards. Right then and there Lincoln made up his mind that when he would go home, he would dust off two of his favorite Pokemon cards and gift them to his new friend.His sweet gesture of cleaning the cards is better than any forced apology.How One Dad Emphasized the Importance of Talking to Your KidsWe may try out best to be impartial, but it's easy to fall into the trap of seeing our children as an extension of ourselves. And it makes sense! After all, they are literally made up of our very own DNA!But in making it about us we miss the point entirely. Instead of taking his son's behavior as a sign of personal failure, Forseth did the exact opposite — and it made all the difference.“I just want to encourage all parents to talk to your kids,” Forseth concluded. “Let's try to avoid just the swat on the butt [and] send them to their room. Doesn't teach them anything.”Sometimes, in trying to warn their children about the importance of their actions, parents can make the innocent mistake of making their kids feel like they are innately "bad" kids. Instead of focusing on their choices, they refuse to see the problem at all. Either ends of the spectrum are extreme and don't get through to kids in the long run. Studies have proven that children grow most when they believe in their innate goodness and understand that yes, their choices have weight, but they always have the power to choose better.More from Goalcast:Diner Owner Finds Out Homeless People Are Begging His Customers for Money – The Way He Handled It Goes ViralMan Messages His High School Bully on Facebook After 20 Years and Confronts Him – But He Receives an Unexpected ResponseRacist Man Refuses to Apologize for His Daughter’s Bullying – Until the Victim’s Father Gets the Last Laugh
In life, there are times to try to get ahead and times when it’s important to stop, look around, and remember what truly matters. One woman has inspired hundreds of people in her community after she did the latter.Despite running her own coffee shop, this woman put aside her business for a day to help a competitor and friend who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.An Instant FriendshipPixie Adams had been running the Moonlight Coffee House in Portland for a while when she met Dave and Tina McAdams. The couple lived next to the coffee shop, and the trio instantly became friends. So when the McAdams decided to open their own coffee shop, Adams was super supportive.After that, the business owners often shared tips and advice on how to grow and run their respective shops. They remained friends, despite the fact that they were selling the same thing: coffee.When Adams learned that Dave, who had beaten cancer twice before, had just received a terminal diagnosis and had about two months to live, she knew she needed to help. After all, she was a breast cancer survivor and knew how hard it all was.“I thought about what my cancer journey had been like, how hard it was to juggle and balance treatment and time with family and business,” she told Yahoo Lifestyle.Closing Up ShopVarious people in the community wanted to help, especially when Tina quit her full-time job to take over the coffee shop from Dave. However, she also had to spend time with her husband at home, helping him as his health deteriorated.So Adams decided to host a fundraiser at the McAdams’ shop. She closed Moonlight Coffee House for the day and headed over to their spot, The Local Coffee Company, to serve lattes and coffee.“Sometimes being a community leader means stepping up to show love and support for one of our own — even another local coffee place,” Adams wrote in an Instagram post advertising the takeover.“If you don’t know, Dave McAdams has spent years working to support the local Oak Grove and Milwaukie communities through volunteer work, non-profit work, sports coaching, and, sadly, is now in hospice care as he bravely faces a terminal cancer diagnosis,” she continued. “And that means their family needs OUR help!”A Successful DayOn the day in question, Adams donated every single dollar made, including tips and donations, to the couple. She wound up raising more than $4,000 for them — a record day of sales.“When she offered, we were so honored that she would put her own business on hold for a day to help ours,” Tina told InsideEdition.com. “Pixie is well-known in our community for raising awareness and has a very large following. We knew her efforts would not go unrewarded.The takeover inspired others to help as well. A roaster donated bags of beans called Dave’s LovedDeeply Blend to sell, with 100% of the proceeds going to the family. Someone also set up a GoFundMe page that pulled in more than $18,000.Meanwhile, the hashtag #BeLikePixie surfaced on social media, as people encouraged others to make a difference in their communities the way Adams was trying to do in hers.“I feel like it’s so easy to get caught up in the competition in business,” Adams told InsideEdition.com. “I wanted to do something for them that I knew was going to make a difference in more than a superficial way. To me, it will always be community over competition, and friendship over business.”Remembering What MattersIt’s so easy to get caught up in our own daily grinds that we forget about what others might be going through. But true community is about showing up and being there for one another, even when we’re not asked.As busy as life gets, it’s important to remember to help others when we can. In a community context that doesn’t necessarily have to mean a big fundraiser. It could be simple, like supporting a local business over a big chain. Or it could be organizing or participating in a park cleanup, a food drive, or clearing driveways and yards for seniors or new parents.It’s nice to be successful and thrive. But as Adams reminds us all, it feels a lot better to achieve our goals when we’re also helping others.More from Goalcast:This Couple Bought and Revamped an Abandoned Laundromat — Now It’s a Thriving Community Hub With Free Laundry DaysBest Friends Win a Million Dollars in the Lottery — They Immediately Decide to Give It All Away to Help Their CommunityWalmart Shopper Films a Cashier’s Reaction to a Crying Customer – The Secret Video Inspires a Community to Respond
Life can work in funny ways. Sometimes we can’t help but think that we were meant to be in a certain situation, even if we didn’t know why at the time. Fate later reveals itself, and the pieces of the puzzle suddenly click into place.That may have been how one man felt after he realized that the co-worker he had recently become friends with was actually his biological father.Adopted at BirthNathan Boos always knew he was adopted. He never knew his biological parents or even their names. But his adoptive parents were open with him and explained he had been given up at birth because his first parents couldn’t afford to give him life's basic necessities.So, Boos’ biological mom selected adoptive parents who also happened to be distant cousins that lived in a nearby town. No one had any idea at the time just how close that town would be."Growing up I always knew that I was adopted, it just never crossed my mind that I would ever find my parents,” Boos told WEAU13 News.Years later, Boos became a truck driver in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. There, he struck up a friendship with a man named Bob Degaro.A Facebook DiscoveryOne day while scrolling Facebook, Boos’ adoptive mom made a shocking discovery. She realized that her son had somehow befriended his biological dad on the social media platform.“She just went on my Facebook and went through my friends' list and brought up his picture and I said, 'Get out of here,'” Boos recalled. “I about fell out of my seat,” he added.Boos decided to message Degaro and ask if he knew his biological mother.“I’m like, ‘Yeah, that’s my ex-wife…’ and I about fell out of my seat,” Degaro recalled. "It’s still kind of a shock, and there's days I'm not sure exactly what to say or how to act… I mean, he is my son, but we didn't have that father-son relationship growing up, and then we became working partners before we knew who we really were.”Both men say the reveal has brought them a sense of peace, and they plan on building their friendship. Until then, they’re taking things one day at a time. Or “one mile” at a time to put it in trucker terms.Timing Is EverythingThis incredible story went viral, and many people speculated that perhaps the men were somehow drawn to each other because of their blood relation. That may have been the case, or maybe this is one of those stories where things just worked out like they were supposed to.Degaro wasn’t ready to be a father when his then-wife became pregnant, and the couple did what was best for the baby. He sacrificed his relationship with his son, but what kind of a relationship would it have been?Instead, Boos was raised by adoptive parents who were able to provide for him, both emotionally and financially. Years later when Boos met his biological father, they were both in a better headspace to pursue a relationship because of it.It’s not always easy to hear things like, “It wasn’t meant to be” or “Timing is everything,” especially when you’re in the middle of a rough time or situation. But this story proves that sometimes things do work out in the end, and there is always the potential for starting over.More from Goalcast:Woman Sits Next to Pregnant Stranger on Flight – Ends Up Adopting Her Newborn BabyFirefighter Delivers Baby Then Learns Her Mom Can’t Keep Her – So He Adopts Her and Gives Her a HomeWoman Has a Dream About the Same Baby for Months – Fights to Adopt Her Husband’s Dead Ex-wife’s Son
Garage sales, often a haven for the curious and thrifty, hold within their eclectic offerings stories waiting to be discovered. Sue McEntee from Des Moines, Iowa, recently stumbled upon a treasure among her family's cast-offs, setting off a chain of events that unearthed a piece of baseball history.In a casual garage sale purge, Sue priced a seemingly ordinary baseball bat tag at just $1. Little did she know that this unassuming bat held ties to a legendary figure in baseball history.What One Man Discovered at a Family’s Garage SalePhoto by Ekaterina BelinskayaThe bat had been a fixture in Sue's family, witnessing the playful knocks of her children in the backyard. However, its true value remained hidden until a perceptive buyer, Bruce Scapecchi, cast an experienced eye over the assortment of bats beneath the sale table.Bruce, an avid garage sale explorer, recognized the uniqueness of the bat's grip. Intrigued, he approached Sue, sparking a revelation that would change the trajectory of this garage sale story."He picked this particular one up and he looked at me and said, 'Do you know what this is?'" Sue recalled. Bruce, with the wisdom of a seasoned collector, suspected that this could be more than just a bat.What unfolded was a lesson in baseball history. Bruce, sensing the distinctive grip reminiscent of the legendary Jackie Robinson's bat, shared his insights with Sue. Robinson, an icon who broke the racial barriers in Major League Baseball, held a bat with a grip like no other.To confirm their suspicions, Bruce suggested a unique method. Using a pencil, he revealed an area on the bat where, when exposed to sunlight, the inscription "Jackie Robinson" emerged. The $1 bat from a garage sale was, indeed, a relic from the iconic player.How Jackie Robinson’s Baseball Bat Kept a Friendship AliveSue's connection to this historical artifact wasn't purely accidental. Her uncle, Joe Hatten, a renowned baseball player, shared a deep friendship with Jackie Robinson during their Brooklyn Dodgers days in the 1940s. Their camaraderie extended beyond the field, with Sue's uncle defying racial norms by choosing to room with Robinson.The discovery of the bat didn't just unveil a valuable piece of sports memorabilia; it brought to light a personal connection between Sue's family and a baseball legend. The bat, once destined for obscurity under a garage sale table, became a poignant reminder of the enduring friendship between Sue's uncle and Jackie Robinson.Despite the potential financial windfall, Sue decided not to sell the bat. Its worth, she realized, transcended monetary value. It was a testament to the bond between her uncle and Robinson, an irreplaceable link to a pivotal era in baseball history.In the end, this $1 garage sale find wasn't just about a valuable artifact; it was about honoring a friendship that withstood the test of time and prejudice. The bat, now safely kept within Sue's home, continues to tell a story that goes beyond the boundaries of sports memorabilia. It's a tale of respect, friendship, and the unexpected places where history quietly resides.In the realm of garage sales, where bargains and surprises abound, Sue's discovery stands as a testament to the notion that sometimes, the most priceless treasures are the ones we least expect.More from Goalcast:Salesman Immediately Runs Out Of Car Dealership After Receiving A Call From An Unknown Number56-Year-Old Grandfather Always Dreamed of Playing College Baseball — His Dream Just Came TrueSon Brings Hard-Working Dad To Tears By Announcing He Made It To Major League Baseball
