A poem expressing how I'm God's artwork. This is one of the poems on my new book called Young With A Purpose. Link to purchase it amazon.com/author/mariowalker.
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I don’t think there’s any doubt in my mind that when God placed animals on this Earth, He truly knew what He was doing. And the special animals that become our pets definitely hold a very unique place in our hearts. They become a part of our family and it’s always a heartwarming relationship to witness. As the years go by, the relationship only gets stronger. This is especially true for dogs. They are known for their companionship and love. These furry friends will love us unconditionally and that’s one of the reasons dogs are known as man’s best friend.
This Golden Retriever is the perfect example of why dogs are so beloved by their owners. When his owner fainted in the middle of the street in the city of Daqing in Heilongjiang, China, he knew she needed his support. As she lay on the ground, this sweet dog refused to leave her side. The nurse noted that when paramedics arrived, the dog was circling his owner. EMTs were nervous that the dog was going to attack them, but they soon realized that he was just waiting for her to wake up.
Once she was placed on the stretcher, she was able to call out to her faithful friend. He continued to remain by her side as they wheeled her to the ambulance and this loyal Golden Retriever even rode with his owner to the hospital. This just shows that dogs truly have so much emotion and genuinely care for their humans. Thank you, Lord, for placing these special creatures on this Earth and showing us what compassion and kindness is truly all about.
There’s no better feeling than bringing your newborn baby home for the very first time. But for many families with premature babies, this special moment has to be put on hold. Babies born before their due dates can spend anywhere from days to months in the NICU before they are well enough to go home on their own.
Parents Robert and Molli Potter know all about lengthy hospital stays. While Molli was pregnant, they were devastated when doctors gave their unborn child a 2 percent chance of surviving. To make matters worse, many hospitals said that if their son was born before the 24 week mark, they wouldn’t try to save him.
Robert Potter said, "I called 16 different hospitals in three different states to find one that would. We found University Of South Alabama in Mobile and they treated her the minute we got there. They were treating for ‘We’re gonna save this baby.’”
Little Cullen Potter was born at just 22 weeks and weighed only 13.9 ounces. But after 160 days in the neonatal intensive care unit, Cullen was finally ready to go home. The nurses and staff at the hospital always like to do something special when a baby leaves the NICU, but Cullen’s exit was definitely one of a kind.
After finding a cap and gown at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Molli outfitted her son to go home. That’s when the nurses decided to put on their own ‘graduation’ ceremony for this little fighter and paraded him down the hall in his adorable outfit. Now, Cullen is at home and doing great. What an amazing story!
When we first met 20-year-old Joseph O’Brien, he was just a shy small town boy young man from Columbia, Tennessee. But this young man had big dreams and a talented voice to back it all up. Despite his nerves, Joseph was able to step on the America’s Got Talent stage and completely blew everyone away with his first audition.
But when he returned for his second performance, Joseph struggled with nerves and his song choice. Before he was even halfway through his first song, Simon put his hand up and stopped the music. He told Joseph that it wasn’t working and asked him to perform something different. Thankfully, Joseph had an original song on deck and was able to redeem himself.
Now, this young man is back for the semi-finals and he’s not taking any chances this time. Just listen as he beautifully performs another original song titled "We Could Build A House." Joseph sits down at the piano and doesn’t let his nerves get the best of him. He looks completely comfortable as he belts out this incredible love song. Joseph seemed so much more at ease and his passion for performing truly came through with this tune.
I’m just so glad that Simon was able to see the talent behind Joseph’s voice and give him another opportunity. Joseph definitely has a long career ahead of him in the music business and I can’t wait to see what he performs next. Do you think he has what it takes to win the whole show?
If you’ve been watching America’s Got Talent, than you’re probably pretty familiar with 40-year-old Michael Ketterer. Michael is a pediatric mental health nurse and father of 6. His first audition on the talent show earned him the coveted golden buzzer from judge Simon Cowell. And his second performance, in the semi-finals, brought multiple judges to tears.
His journey to this point has been nothing short of incredible and today, Michael is sharing the real reason he is where he is right now. Michael is a devout follower of Christ. Throughout his life, God has guided him and his wife and they’ve listened each step of the way. Michael and Ivey had not been married long when they found out they were pregnant with a baby girl. This dad-to-be felt unprepared for this new role, especially since he lacked a father figure in his own life. But he put his trust in God to lead the way.
After some complications during their first pregnancy, doctors told the couple that this would happen with any other pregnancies. So, they made the decision to not have any more children. But when their daughter was 8 years old, she began to have dreams about 3 boys that were her brothers. She had this recurring dream for 2 years before Michael and Ivey decided to start the fostering process.
Soon, their daughter’s dream came through and 3 boys were added to the family. Eventually, the family adopted 2 more boys bringing them to 5 adopted boys and 1 biological daughter. In this I Am Second testimony, Michael shares how God sent him signs all throughout the way and how he found the healing power of a Father’s love.
When Michael and Carissa Alvarado first stepped on stage to audition for America’s Got Talent, I knew it was going to be a memorable performance. This husband and wife team makes up the talented singing couple Us The Duo. Over the years, these two have made a splash all over the Internet with their creative songs and beautiful voices.
Their original performance of 'No Matter Where You Are' was actually the song they wrote for their wedding as vows to each other and it easily won over the judges. During their first performance, Michael and Carissa mentioned that they wanted to be parents and that winning this competition would help on that journey.
Well, fast-forward a few months and this couple is back on stage and expecting a baby girl. And they’re singing another heartwarming original song that is sure to resonate with thousands. Just listen as they belt out the sweet words of "Like I Did With You.” When you listen to the lyrics, you’ll realize that it’s dedicated to their unborn daughter and speaks about their wishes for this baby girl.
I just love the energy and passion that Michael and Carissa bring to every single performance and it’s hard not to smile when you hear them sing. It’s obvious these two share a beautiful relationship and I know they are going to be amazing parents to their daughter. I sure hope that we get to see this sweet couple duet again. Who else is cheering for Us The Duo?
40-year-old Michael Ketterer is a pediatric mental health nurse and father of 6. Michael and his wife have 1 biological daughter and 5 adopted sons. This amazing dad wanted to show his children that it’s never to late to follow their dreams, so he decided to audition for America’s Got Talent.
His very first performance of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody" blew everyone away. Michael truly put his heart and soul into this performance and it didn’t go unnoticed. In fact, this caring father earned the coveted golden buzzer from judge Simon Cowell.
Now, this talented performer is back for another song and this audition is one you won’t forget. Just listen as he belts out ‘Us’ from James Bay. There’s no doubt that Michael has an incredible voice and if he was nervous, you can’t tell one bit. But it’s what happened after this song that truly struck a chord in everyone’s hearts.
He easily earned a standing ovation from the audience and all of the judges. That’s when host Tyra Banks walked on stage to get the comments from the judges. She turned to Simon first, but he was overcome with emotion. “You’re a really really special guy. And I don’t know, there’s something about you.”
Simon was so moved that he even shed a rare tear over this fellow dad’s performance. And Simon wasn’t the only judge stunned by this song. It’s obvious that Michael has touched special place in everyone’s heart and his story is absolutely incredible. Who else is cheering for Michael to win the whole thing?
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