They were absolutely devastated because Nine was a member of their family, not just a pet.

As they sat holding hands in the family room praying for comfort, a segment came on the news, and they both looked up, then at each other, knowing it was definitely a sign from God.

Hang on and you’ll believe too.

What came on their television was a news segment on a dog, also a German Shepherd, who had been rescued in Las Vegas after being left for dead in his backyard.

He was only found when neighbors reported his continuous barking, but he wasn’t being a nuisance, he was crying for help.

The rescuers said, “We went over there and tried to make friends with him.” 

“It took a couple of visits, and then one of our volunteers was able to get him out.”

Oh yeah, his name was also Nine.

Kimberly and Stephen rushed to meet the dog.  They were warned that the dog didn’t like new people and was afraid to make eye contact.

But they ignored the warning and Nine bonded with them instantly; they knew immediately that Nine was supposed to be theirs and they took him home.

He has gained 25 pounds and is happy with his new family; now watch this unusual and heartbreakingly amazing story unfold.

How else can you explain it but divine intervention?

Source: Little Things

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Certainly it’s difficult to come up with something that doesn’t have a “been there, done that” feel to it.

Thanks to social media, though, we see grandiose proposals every day. So many, in fact, that it makes it even harder for a poor guy to come up with something totally unique and precious.

When faced with the daunting prospect of coming up with a one-of-a-kind proposal, Dario Ramirez did what he has done with every other difficult task in his life:

He met it head-on and came up with an amazing plan…one no other man will be able to copy. At least, not very easily.

Ramírez is a former lawmaker and political exile who left Venezuela in 2014 and is now living in Panama.

The human rights activist is seeking refuge from the totalitarian Maduro regime that does not look kindly upon those who challenge their authority.

But moving on to happier things, he had met the woman in his life in a church and he thought it would be fitting if he proposed to her in the same setting.

He was at the Vatican to discuss what was going on in Venezuela with Catholic legislators, and that’s when inspiration struck.

Incredibly enough, Ramirez had been granted an audience with the Pope. His girlfriend, Maryangel Espinal, was traveling with him and would be present as well when he met Pope Francis.

Coming to face to face with a religious icon is always a heart-pounding experience. What Maryangel didn’t know was that the man by her side had even more of a reason to be suffering from a jumping heart.

When they met Pope Francis they exchanged the usual pleasantries.

Then Ramírez spent a few minutes chatting with the Argentine pontiff about the political and economic upheaval in his home country before changing the subject to something happier ― a surprise for his girlfriend.

After taking a deep breath, Ramirez readied himself for one of the biggest moments in his life.

As a human rights activist he was very used to asking for help in helping others. Now, here he was preparing to ask the Pope for something that was important only to his own future, not that of his country.

I said “There is something else that I want to ask you.” As he said later, he was pretty sure that his statement scared his now-fiance.

She was afraid that he was going to ask for something totally undignified and inappropriate. Something like asking to take a selfie together.

But, what he asked for was much more solemn and precious than asking to take a selfie.

 “I explained to the Holy Father that the woman next to me is the woman of my life,” Ramirez told the National Catholic Register. 

“I met her in church, that God put her in my life, and I want to propose to her. So I got down on one knee and asked.”

There was silence for a few moments after he asked his question.

The Pope broke the silence when he said, “Wow, in front of the Pope!”

He added. “She’s not speaking — he asked you to marry him, what do you say?”

It took Maryangel a second to answer, a second I’m sure almost stopped Ramirez’s heart.

Then suddenly she answered with an emphatic “Yes!”

All of the delegates in the hall whooped and hollered in a manner not usually seen at such gatherings.

The Pope wore a wide smile as well as he watched Ramirez put the ring on Maryangel’s finger. He then blessed the couple and their upcoming union.

He later admitted that he was as much in the dark as Maryangel; he had had no idea what the young man was going to ask him.

Ramirez did follow the proper channels before he used his audience with the Pope in such a manner. The Pope and Maryangel were the only ones in the hall who didn’t know what was about to happen.

We’ve all heard this referred to as “popping the question.” In this case however, it seems more fitting to say that Ramirez “Pope-d the question.”

May all of the rest of the surprises in store for Dario Ramirez and his beautiful bride-to-be be happy ones.

And may the blessing of Pope Francis follow them throughout a long and happy life together.

Amen.

Sources: National Catholic Register, Good News Network

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Like the theme song from the Friends TV show, “It’s like you’re always stuck in second gear. When it hasn’t been your day, or week, or month, or even your year.”

Sometimes it seems almost too much trouble just to get out of bed in the morning.

Melissa Simms, poor thing, had lots of those days. In fact, it got so bad that she ultimately required multiple surgeries and was unable to work.

Money kept getting tighter and tighter and she couldn’t contribute anything to helping the family get in better shape. She never complained, though.

She knew she was lucky she’d made it through her surgeries and had her husband and her son, Trey, to keep her going.

But still, she was losing faith that things were going to get better.

Seven-year-old Trey was home sick from school the day that all that changed; he had to go with his mom as she ran errands.

First, however, she was in her surgeon’s Pell City, Alabama office for a followup to her latest surgery, and that’s when it all seemed to catch up with her.

She was embarrassed to have to tell the receptionist that she wouldn’t be able to pay her bill that day.

The doctor agreed to go ahead and see her, but realizing how close to the bottom she was made Melissa almost ready to give up.

“Me and my husband woke up and split out last ten dollars for gas, for him to go to work and for me to make it to my doctor’s appointment,” she said.

“All day I was stressed about how am I going to make supper for my kids.”

While Melissa was seeing the doctor, Trey stayed in the waiting room listening to music. When Melissa came out, he told her a strange woman had stopped and talked to him.

As they walked out to the car, Trey added, “She gave me a note to give you.”

Immediately thinking the worst, Melissa took it from him and tentatively opened the envelope.

Instead of being something negative, it was one of the nicest things Melissa had ever had done for her. The words on the note sent hope soaring to her heart.

The note said:

“I’ve had days like you’re having today. Hang in there.”

Written below that was “Joshua 1:9”, referencing the Bible verse, which states:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

The words weren’t the only thing that made Melissa’s heart leap. The note had been wrapped around a $100 bill.

Simms immediately started to cry.

“If I would have known what it was I’d have said thank you,” Trey said in a voice that trembled. He knew what kind of money troubles the family was having, and knew just how far that $100 would go.

Melissa went back in and paid for her doctor visit. Then she went and bought food for her family’s supper and purchased a few other necessities.

“It is a complete feeling of peace, just like everything is going to be OK,” she explained.

The uplifting note and the money put a brighter spin on her future and she is determined to do as commanded. To not be afraid. And to not be discouraged.

“I don’t know what she looks like, I don’t know her name, but I hope I get to meet her to say thank you,” she said.

Melissa snapped a photo of the note and money and posted about the gift of hope on her Facebook page.

She urged her friends to share her story, hoping to find out who her mystery angel was.

So far no one has come forward but Melissa still hopes she will get to meet her someday. As she said:

“It’s the kindest thing that’s ever been done. Truly from the bottom of my heart I thank this woman.

I would love to repay it and to pay it forward one day just like she did.”

But even if they never meet, Melissa hopes somehow she knows how much it meant to her and her family. And she promises that whenever she is able, she will pay it forward as many times as possible.

She likes the idea of being someone’s angel.

After all, she knows just how much an angel can change your life in a matter of mere seconds.

Source: Right Wing News

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