Mama gorilla shows off baby and gives forehead kisses - Faith & Joy #1

This week's stories: a loving mama gorilla, kids building a veteran and his wife a tiny home, and pony spa days! [View this email in your browser]( It's the long weekend! Hoping you spend it with as much love and relaxation as you see in this week's stories below! [:heart:][:smiling_face_with_3_hearts:] If it's your first time reading or a friend sent this to you, you can [subscribe here](. This Week's Top Stories [:newspaper:] ANIMALS Mama gorilla shows off her baby and gives forehead kisses Recently in the Calgary Zoo, visitors were surprised by a scene that depicted the innocent beauty of mother nature. A Western Lowland Gorilla was newly born and the proud mother gorilla [caressed the baby in her arms, kissed the baby’s forehead, then held it up in the air for the crowd to admire](. It was like a scene out of The Lion King! The Western Lowland Gorillas are a severely endangered species (population fell by 80% over the last 30 years) and miracles like this play a critical role in restoring the livelihood of their kind. While we’re not informed enough to debate the ethics of zoos, the successful birth of this baby gorilla shows progress in saving them and suggests that zoos may function well as temporary protection for animals while their species are in recovery. [(Full video)]( SMILES Veteran and wife are freezing at night until kids help build them a new tiny home Navy veteran Eddie Browning and his wife Cindy were in a grim situation, living out of a poorly insulated fire-damaged camper and unable to keep warm during the nights. In this desperate time of need, their assistance came in a surprising form - Georgia elementary school students! [These children combined their efforts and started building a tiny home for the Brownings](. Their dedication and commitment also helped spur adults into action. Donors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors pitched in to the childrens’ efforts by making the residence legally habitable with amenities and expanding it in size. At the Georgia Tiny House Festival in Eatonton, the children were beyond excited to give the Brownings a tour of their 248 sq. ft. home which contained a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and appliances such as a washer/dryer and a fridge. The project was a resounding success and inspired the Elementary school to build a house each year for a family in need. [(Full video)]( ANIMALS Shetland ponies enjoy a spa day at home Shetland ponies are a unique, hardy breed that have been native to hills of Shetland for thousands of years. Historically, the Britains used them to haul coal in low, underground coal mine tunnels during the 19th century. Today, they live much simpler lives! Horse trainer Emma Massingale loves to pamper her ponies, giving them regular spa days and allowing them to relax in comfort and bliss. Her two ponies, Albert and Ernie, regularly get the full package: [hot stone treatment, hoof polish, face masks, and even a hot tub?!]( Picture this: a pony with glistening blow-dried golden hair, head on top of a towel, and cucumber covering the eyes while napping under the sun. Given all the hard work these ponies were put through, we’d say this pampering is well deserved! [(Full video)]( Best Posts on Instagram [:camera_with_flash:] - Can any moms relate to [this morning schedule]( Is it true or not? - The [size of this magnificent creature]( is actually unbelievable - This is the reason why [besties are not allowed to sit next to each other]( - Want to maximize muscle building and fat loss? [Do this before your bedtime]( - This [toothpaste hack]( will change your life! “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” -Coco Chanel Thanks for reading! [:heart:][:wave:] See you in a few days for another optimistic start to the week! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [About Shareably Media]( [Email](mailto:newsletter@shareably.net) If you enjoyed today's newsletter, share it with someone by clicking one of the buttons below! [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Have feedback? Email us at newsletter@shareably.net! Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( Want to advertise with us? Reach out using [this form here](. Copyright © 2022 Shareably Media, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at one of our websites. Please see www.shareably.net/about for a full list of our brands Our mailing address is: Shareably Media, LLC 12705 Bluff Creek DriveLos Angeles, CA 90094 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.