Hey there HapiFriends!

Today represents a blast from the past… It’s National Barbie Day!

The iconic doll has inspired generations of children to dream big and reach for the stars. For over 60 years, Barbie has encouraged imagination, creativity, and self-expression, and continues to be a beloved toy for children around the world. Pretty incredible stuff!

Alrighty... let's dive into the good news and uplifting stories happening from around the world!

Quote of the Day 🗣

1-Year-Old Meets the Woman Who Saved Her Life 👶

A one-year-old girl, Emma Murphy, who was diagnosed with a life-threatening liver condition shortly after birth, has finally met the woman who saved her life. Emma was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a condition that leads to liver damage, including permanent scarring of the liver. Emma underwent a liver transplant last November when an anonymous donor, Lori Seitz, stepped forward to donate part of her liver. Doctors performed the living donor surgery at the Cleveland Clinic using a relatively new laparoscopic procedure that required only a few small incisions.

The donor, Lori Seitz, was a stranger to the Terao-Murphy family but had donated a kidney in the past, to her brother in 2020. Two years after that kidney donation, Seitz decided to donate part of her liver to save Emma’s life. Emma's family finally met Lori Seitz for the first time last month, and Seitz was able to hold the baby who now has a piece of her liver. The two families reunited again to celebrate Seitz's birthday on Valentine's Day, which coincides with National Donor Day.

11-Year-Old Twins Hailed Saved Multiple Lives with Their Quick Action 🚗

Crystal Thompson, who has epilepsy, suffered a seizure while driving her SUV on a busy highway. Her twin sons, Jordan and Jermel were quick to take action. Jordan, who was sitting in the backseat, recognized what was happening and quickly alerted his brother Jermel, who had never driven a car before. Jermel immediately grabbed the wheel and safely steered the vehicle into an open field off the highway. The car came to a stop because Thompson's foot was partially on the brake, and the brothers quickly called 911. Their quick thinking likely saved other drivers on the road that day.

City officials and the Massillon police honored the twins for their bravery and quick action. The brothers' calm and collected response impressed everyone, including Sergeant Audrey Aiello, who responded to the call. Aiello wrote a commendation letter for the brothers, thanking them for their honorable actions.

Inspiring Stories 💫

👰‍♀️ Couple recreates wedding for grandmother who has dementia

A granddaughter re-enacted her wedding at her grandmother's care home, who could not attend due to dementia. The family wanted her to be part of the special day, and the grandmother was thrilled to see her granddaughter in her wedding dress, creating a magical moment for everyone.

🖼 Kevin Hart helps a talented artist get seen (oldie but goodie)

Nigerian hyperrealist artist Eli Waduba Yusuf posted a portrait of Kevin Hart online and asked Twitter users to retweet it to get the actor's attention. Hart not only replied and purchased the artwork, but also commissioned Yusuf to create a pencil drawing of three of his celebrity friends.

🚴‍♂️ 11-year-old boy takes on a 100-mile cycling challenge

An 11-year-old boy who suffered a serious leg injury during a football game plans to cycle 100 miles and visit all of Hampshire's 60 fire stations to thank firefighter Steve Bartlett, who treated him at the scene.

Hapi Hits 😊

💍 Daughter proposal: Man proposes to his fiancee’s daughter to ensure she’s fully on board with him becoming her step-dad

👵 Senior home halftime show: 12 women at a senior home reenact Rhianna’s Super Bowl performance and go viral

🐶 A puppy’s journey: A newly rescued puppy’s owners document her quick journey to trusting them.

❤️ Adorable, tiny pup: This adorable, little puppy is just too cute not to share.

HapiReview of the Day 🎉

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