A Christmas Miracle: Mother & Baby "Died" Then Revived

Warning: This story is goose-bump inducing and awe inspiring. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

In what is being hailed as a Christmas "miracle," a young mother died during labor with a still-born baby on Christmas Eve but both mom and baby came back to life just minutes later, before the eyes of the nearly heartbroken, stunned father.

> Read more about this story here

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Happy Birthday to Sublime Goodness!

It was one year ago today that Sublime Goodness debuted with a short video of an Army Dad surprising his daughter for Christmas. For the first six months, I diligently posted almost every day and then went to once a week - but still filled my tiny corner of the internet with funny, sad, heroic, or just good news. Highlights of the year for me were making the Alltop site in the Good and Inspiration categories and also being listed as one of the "100 Best Blogs for Those Who Want to Change the World."

Thank you dear readers for sticking with me and looking forward to year two.

The most popular Sublime Goodness posts in the last year (ranked in order by page views):

1. Funny Cat Videos
2. Cute Things Falling Asleep
3. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'le
4. Funny Dog Videos
5. 8 Year-Old Girl Saves Self, Grandmother by Taking Wheel
6. The Sublime Goodness Mixtape (Vol. I)
7. Maru the Japanese Cat - Famous & Funny
8. "The Shining" by Badly Drawn Boy
9. Guy Starts Dance Party - Music Festival Video
10. Beautiful Examples of Tilt-Shift Photography

"Pounding" by Doves

I was tempted to post "Satellites" from the Doves for this Sublime Sunday song, but another tune from the same album jumped right out at me. I hadn't heard the album in awhile and it was refreshing. "Pounding" is faster, janglier and filled with awesomeness.

Close your eyes and listen:



Have You Downloaded the Sublime Goodness Mixtape yet?

Baby Dances to Beyonce's Single Ladies - Video

Ok, I know I'm behind the curve on this one, but just in case I thought it was worth posting.

First, my daughter was a fan of Beyonce's infectious "Single Ladies" single...and then this viral video came along:



It's about a minute too long, but the first half is pretty funny. Enjoy!

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• The Best Laughing Baby Video - "Ethan Laughing"
• Funny Cat Videos
• Funny Dog Videos
• Ultimate Wedding Dance Down the Aisle
• Guy Starts Dance Party - Music Festival Video
• The Evolution of Dance

Top 10 "Happiest Endings" of the Last Decade

Newsweek has put together a myriad of top 10 lists of the last decade, but this one is my favorite - the top 10 happiest endings.

All are goose-bump inducing and wonderful....and sublime :)

Here is the full list with links to the well written overviews:

1. Miracle on the Hudson
2. Rescue of Euna Lee and Laura Ling
3. Rescued Miners in Pennsylvania
4. 2004 Red Sox Victory
5. Captain Phillips’ Rescue
6. Subway Hero Wesley Autrey
7. Ashley Smith Robinson
8. Martin Tankleff’s Release From Prison
9. Aron Ralston’s Survival Story
10. Elizabeth Smart

> Read past rescue stories at Sublime Goodness

"Bohemian Rhapsody" by the Muppets - Video

You might have seen this already, but just in case I am posting it because it's too awesome not to miss. I saw it a few weeks ago and it's already gone viral across the internet.

What is it?

Muppets. Queen. Uplifting. 'Nuff said.

Enjoy.

Giving is Good for Your Health

Came across this post at Operation Nice, one of my favorite blogs out there.

It's about Cami, the fabulous founder of the 29-Day Giving Challenge. This NY Times article explains how giving is good for your health. Volunteerism, generosity, helping others can all have positive effects on a person's well-being.

> Read More at Operation Nice