When an aunt lost everything in a house fire, her nephew didn’t just offer words of comfort - he built her a whole new home. That’s the kind of can-do spirit we’re all in favor of here at Smileworthy towers.

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Nephew Surprises Aunt With New Home After Fire Destroys Everything

A beloved aunt who lost her house and possessions in a fire burst into tears of happiness when her nephew surprised her with a new home.

Tyquan Carr, 26, from Burlington, North Carolina, shares an extremely close bond with his aunt, Mary Glaspie, 51, speaking to her every day.

When Mary broke the news to Tyquan that a house fire had seen her lose everything, he knew he had to help.

The 26-year-old works in mobile home investing by buying, selling, renting and flipping such properties through his company Multi-Mobile, LLC.

Understanding the need for affordable housing, Tyquan came across a mobile home he thought would be a great fit for his aunt, who had no belongings and ongoing health issues, adding to the stress of not having a home.

Tyquan worked with Mary's son to fix up the mobile home, which, he said, had solid bones but needed a few cosmetic updates.

Then, on June 29, Tyquan gathered his family at the home, which he had initially told everyone was going to be a viewing for the first furnished rental he had created.

But when everyone arrived before Mary, Tyquan told them the real plan: that this was, in fact, his aunt's new home.

After Mary showed up, she toured the home and gave her feedback, before the family found themselves standing in the living room.

There, Tyquan gave a loving speech to Mary before presenting her with the keys, the surprise bringing his aunt to tears.

Having shared footage of the surprise on social media, Tyquan saw his video receive more than 15 million views, as well as an outpouring of love for him, his aunt and the gesture.

Speaking of the surprise, he said: "Everyone except my aunt was told the real plan right before she walked through.

"As she toured the home and gave me her feedback, I handed her the keys and told her it was hers.

"In that moment, you could see the relief wash over her and the weight lifted right off her shoulders.

"Seeing her emotional reaction and knowing how much of a burden had been lifted was overwhelming.

"I felt pure gratitude to be in a position to do this for her.

"It was better than any material purchase I could have made.

"I want people to know that you can never grow too big to reach back and help someone.

"I have a giving heart, and while there are many things I could have chosen to spend money on, nothing compares to changing someone’s life."

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🎉 Teen Library Cards Surge After Phone Rule
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✈️ Anonymous Donor Flies 100-Year-Old WWII Vet Home
World War II veteran Bill Shea got stuck far from Ontario after falling ill, facing a costly medical flight. A stranger stepped in, paid for transport with medical staff, and the 100-year-old was greeted in Windsor by supporters and Legion members with signs and smiles. (Sunny Skyz)

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In hospitals across Los Angeles County, healing sometimes walks in on four tiny hooves.

Black Pearl, a 30-inch-tall miniature therapy horse, is part of Mini Therapy Horses, a nonprofit bringing comfort and connection to patients, first responders, veterans, and children in crisis.

With her glittery sneakers, flower crown, and calm demeanor, Black Pearl isn’t only cute, she’s also part of a carefully trained team that’s been brightening rooms for over a decade. From ICU beds to police stations, these mini horses offer something medicine can’t always provide: an instant emotional lift.

“They bring a sense of peace and joy,” said founder Victoria Nodiff-Netanel, who started the organization after seeing the unique connection between horses and humans.

The minis are desensitized to wheelchairs, beeping monitors, crowds, and elevators, so they can safely visit even the most sensitive environments. And their impact is having a real world benefit. Nodiff-Netanel reports that nurses tear up, patients smile, and tense moments melt into laughter, making difficult times that little bit easier to bear.

Black Pearl’s calm presence and tiny stature make her especially popular with children and seniors alike. She’s just the right size for an eye-to-eye connection and a gentle nuzzle.

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Whether it’s helping hospital patients feel less alone or giving a boost to overworked paramedics, this is therapy in its sweetest form. And in the words of one patient: “It’s the best surprise I didn’t know I needed.”

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🤗 Happiness Hack

Do one small kindness each day for a week. Studies show even a simple “count your kind acts for seven days” exercise raises happiness, with effects seen after just one week. (Source: PMC) For a bigger boost over time, pick one day to batch several kind acts, which outperformed spreading them out in a six week study. (Source: Pubmed)

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💡Fun Fact

Scotland has 421 words for snow. From “snaw” to “sneesl,” the list is real and delightfully extra. (Source: University of Glasgow)

🧠 Brain Teaser

Starting with HATE, change one letter at a time until you have the word LOVE-

Each change leaves the other letters in their original places and must result in a proper word-

What is the minimum number of steps required to achieve this change?

There are four different answers using common words, can you find all four?
hate
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love

Hint: There is more than one answer.

(Find the answer at bottom of the newsletter)

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🧠 Brain Teaser Answer

Common words:

hate, late, lane, lone, love
hate, have, hive, live, love
hate, date, dote, dove, love
hate, rate, rote, rove, love
hate, have, wave, wove, love
hate, have, cave, cove, love

Less common words

hate, late, lave, love
hate, have, hove, love
hate, mate, mote, move, love