Trapped in the earthquake rubble for 129 hours.

A mom describes parenting with OCD. Tips to spark your morning routine. February 16, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY February 16, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY A man describes his harrowing, 129-hour ordeal after being trapped in the rubble of the earthquake in Syria. Plus, Hollywood star and sex symbol Raquel Welch dies at 82, and a mom with obsessive-compulsive disorder describes what it's like to be a parent with mental illness. The Latest   [Hollywood star and sex symbol Raquel Welch dies at 82.]( [Raquel Welch](, one of Hollywood's most [enduring and beloved sex symbols](, died at 82 yesterday after a brief illness, her spokesperson confirmed to NBC News. Welch starred in dozens of films and made frequent guest-star appearances on television. Her role as a prehistoric woman in a deerskin bikini in the 1966 movie "One Million Years B.C." became one of the iconic posters of that era. Welch also [won a Golden Globe in 1974]( for her role in "The Three Musketeers." ['All of a sudden, the whole building collapsed': A man describes being trapped under debris for 129 hours after the earthquake in Syria.]( Ibrahim Zakaria, 23, didn't know if he was alive or dead when he became [trapped under a five-story building]( in the Syrian town of Jableh following a [7.8-magnitude earthquake]( on Feb. 6. "I thought I was dreaming," he told Today.com through an interpreter. Zakaria shared the frightening story of how he survived being [pinned down amid rubble and debris for five days]( following the earthquake that has killed more than 40,000 in Syria and Turkey. After wrenching his legs free, breaking them in the process, he licked a nearby wall for water before rescuers found him, 129 hours later. His mother survived, but his sister did not. "Everything is gone. I lost the ability to walk. It will take time to recover." [Read the full story here.]( [A mom with OCD on what it's like to parent with mental illness: 'To my kids, I'm just Mom.']( Candace Powell shares in a powerful essay what it's like to [raise her two children](, Lilliana, 16, and Sullivan, 11, [while living with obsessive-compulsive disorder](. She describes their patience when she's [rearranging 29 jars of peanut butter over and over]( or endlessly sweeping the floor and wiping counters instead of playing with them. "They’re the ones who grab me by the hand and remind me that I am OK — I am loved," she writes. Her children have also supported her as she's [tried numerous therapies]( without much success. "Not once have they complained, judged, or reprimanded me," she writes. "If anything, (it has) taught them how to sympathize with those unlike themselves and how to truly be an ally to someone in need." [Read the full essay here](. 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Simply dedicating 10 minutes every morning to staying hyperfocused on certain tasks, or spending a few minutes in silence help shake you out of the doldrums. [See the tips here](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. [Grilled cheese]( is a classic for a reason, but chef Will Coleman has a few wrinkles to help you enjoy a new version of the old favorite. Will adds some smoky and sweet taste with peppered bacon and green apples, while using mayo on the bread instead of butter. It pairs well with his [harissa tomato soup]( that includes coconut milk, caramelized onions and roasted tomatoes. [Get the recipes here](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. It's just a dog treat, people! Nothing else to see here. Wisconsin mom Melissa Czinner couldn't help but share her 7-year-old daughter's special [Valentine's Day drawing]( on TikTok to the delight of the internet. She immediately noticed a special feature of the woman who Henley drew walking a dog. Henley said the shape protruding from the dog walker's pants was [simply a doggie snack in the girl's pocket](. "I noticed it right away and was thinking the worst," Melissa told TODAY.com. Melissa captioned the video "just a dog treat in a pocket" and the commenters had plenty of fun with it. The jury ruled it a masterpiece, as Henley's drawing now hangs proudly on the family's refrigerator.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](