Rare Simple

All people are equal and I think it’s wonderful that these parents are able to look past from such trivialities as skin color and instead see the person inside.

Aron and Rachael had always wanted to be parents, so when Rachael couldn’t get pregnant, they decided to adopt. The couple wanted to offer a home to children who otherwise wouldn’t have had a family, and soon they adopted two young African American children, a boy and a girl. But they weren’t done.

After Aron and Racahel heard about embryo adoptions, the couple decided to adopt more two more children. And because Aron and Raahel wanted their new babies to fit in with their son and daughter, they decided to adopt twin African American embryos. Read the full story here ▶

No one wants to think about possible birth defects or disabilities that may affect their children. This is any couple’s worst nightmare and for this couple it unfortunately came true.

However, keep reading until the end, because their baby defied all the doctors’ expectations!

Emma and Scott had already had three healthy children, so they weren’t too worried while expecting their fourth. Read the full story here ▶

Finding out that you are about to become parents for the first time can be an exciting and daunting experience. Most mothers like to have a birth plan, an idea of how they want to have their baby.

For Nicole she wanted to take the natural route and opted for a home birth with no drugs. Her husband Matthew supported her and they prepared for the arrival of their little one.

The couple knew when their baby was due but didn’t have a single ultrasound so didn’t know the sex of their baby. Read the full story here ▶

Local boy was walking by Lake Kurtna Matasjarv in Estonia when he noticed tracks leading into the lake, but not coming out anywhere.

The lake was too small for boating or anything like that and located in the middle of nowhere. He knew that there was no good reason for those tracks being there which heightened his curiosity.

For two months, he saw air bubbles emerging from this lake. After some investigation, a team started to probe deeper into the mysterious clues surrounding the lake. Read the full story here ▶

he nine months of pregnancy that a mother goes through – and that her loved ones get to witness – can be equal parts exciting and nerve-racking.

What takes place inside a woman’s womb during this time can determine the kind of life that her child lives once she gives birth. Any stop, delay, or interruption in the baby’s development can bring with it a plethora of problems.

Our inability to see every single thing that takes place inside of us can create an anxiety that can only be calmed once we have our perfect and healthy baby in our arms. In the meantime, we hope, pray, and enjoy the unexplainable experience. Read the full story here ▶

When Brock was delivered, his mother, Darcy, and the doctors believed he was an average boy, and considering that he weighed under eight pounds and was 22 inches long, they had no reason to doubt.

Nevertheless, it didn’t take long for Darcy to realize that her child was not like the other children. After they went home, Brock’s mom soon noticed that her child was growing rather quickly compared to the other children.

Still, she didn’t think anything was amiss. Soon, the young boy was outgrowing all the clothes his parents had bought for him, and the onesies couldn’t fit him anymore. Even though he was happy, energetic, and active, he was maturing faster than his peers. Read the full story here ▶

Two young snowboarders couldn’t believe their eyes when they encountered a lone horse deep in the Andes.

But as soon as they were over their surprise, they knew it was time for swift action. And it’s thanks to them that the horse’s life took a dramatic turn for the better. Rafael and his friend were looking forward to a day of snowboarding on the slopes of the Chilean Andes.

It was Rafael’s 21st birthday. And the day would certainly be everything but ordinary. As they began their beloved hobby, they noticed something resembling a large rock in the distance. Read the full story here ▶

Going back to school after a break is often quite special. Summer is over, and it marks the start of a new academic term and often a new grade level or new classes.

Going back to school can be a special day for parents as well. For parents of older children, it’s an emotional and significant thing to see your babies take on more responsibility and become more independent.

When I was young, my mom always took a picture of me when entering a new class. There and then, it was annoying and sometimes embarrassing. But looking back on it now, I understand why she did it. Read the full story here ▶

In this hot weather that’s heating up pavements and grounds everywhere, making sure you have proper footwear on is more important than ever.

You might think that being in the water means you’re exempt from needing this kind of protection. Unfortunately, this is far from the case.

As a matter of fact, the highest number of heat burn incidents and injuries occur in the water, when you’re lulled into a false sense of security and are more likely to decide it’s okay to sprint over hot ground since you’ve just come out of the cool water. Read the full story here ▶

Children say all sorts of unusual things. Most of the time, parents learn to brush off the creepy and silly statements, but you have to wonder where these thoughts originate from!

In Australia, Laura Mazza has a touching and surprising tale to share about Luca, her four-year-old son, and something odd that he said.

But first, we have to know that Luca wasn’t her first pregnancy. Several years ago, Laura was surprised by a positive pregnancy test. It was only a couple of days later that she began to experience pain and heavy bleeding. Read the full story here ▶