👋 Hey, dear readers! Imagine for a moment that you wake up and your body has taken you prisoner. You can’t move. Yesterday, you were a champion bodybuilder; today, you’re in a hospital, hooked up to every machine possible with a rare condition and terrible prognosis.

That’s not very ‘Smileworthy,’ I hear you say. But bear with us. This situation was all too real for Debra Rosado-Bohac. And here’s the thing - she never gave up and is now back on track to achieve her goals, leading a fulfilling life.

Her ‘happiness’ was found in rediscovering some of the things that matter most in life - family, love and, yes, health. We feature Debra’s inspiring story below—which we think will give you an inspiration boost to overcome any obstacles in your own life—plus lots of our usual feel-good stories to give you a boost as we head into the weekend.

So first, let’s kick things off with a round-up of some of the best good news stories of the week!

Happy Headlines of the Week 📰

It’s not all doom and gloom out there. Here’s some positive news items from publications around the world.

💪 Life expectancy is returning to pre-pandemic levels.

🫡 Fond farewell for McDonald’s worker with Down’s syndrome as he retires after 25 years.

😻 Cat who floated away on rooftop during Hurricane Helene reunites with family a week later.

💸 US airlines required to automatically refund you for canceled flights (…about time, we say!)

🤩 Anna Kendrick gives away her fee for true crime hit to charity.

💚 Man missing for a month in national park found alive. “Never did I dream that this kind of survival could ever be possible.”

The Long Read

Discover Debra Rosado-Bohac’s inspiring story of fighting back after tragedy befell her. Check it out below 👇

“I Was a Champion Bodybuilder, but a Rare Condition Left Me a Prisoner in My Own Body…Until I Channeled My Inner Wonder Woman To Fight Back”

The cutest trick-or-treaters we have ever seen.

Quick Lifts 😃

More heartwarming human interest stories from Happilynews.com guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Purple Heart Vet Surprised With Tribute Artwork on Truck Saluting Seven Lost Brothers

Purple Heart Vet's Truck Tribute 💜🛻 A Purple Heart recipient gets a heartwarming surprise: a tribute artwork on his truck honoring his seven fallen brothers.

Baby Lights Up With Joy When She Wears Her First Pair of Glasses and Sees Mom Clearly for First Time

Baby's First Glasses…Discovering a World of Wonder! 👶👓 A baby girl experiences the joy of clear vision for the first time with her new glasses, and her reaction to seeing her mom clearly is priceless.

Mom’s “Ugly” T-shirt Becomes Family Treasure in Heartwarming Tale of Mother-Daughter Bond

From "Ugly" to Unforgettable 👕💖 What starts as an "ugly" Christmas gift transforms into a cherished family heirloom, reminding us that the true value of a gift lies in the love and memories it holds.

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