A tornado warning in Oklahoma turned one couple’s wedding into a bit of a wild scene when they had to take shelter in a gymnasium alongside a youth volleyball tournament. But instead of it getting weird, the gym filled with dancing and laughter as the volleyball players joined the couple in celebrating. The couple says the unexpected support made them feel like royalty and gave them a wedding memory they will cherish forever. (Here’s a news report.)………………A 12-year-old dog named Honey, who is half-blind, is now a hero after confronting a bear to protect her family and their farm animals. The senior pup from New Mexico was badly injured but was able to keep the bear away. Thanks to emergency veterinary care and help from a local humane society, Honey is now on the road to recovery. Her family says she saved lives, which is funny considering she’s still terrified of the vacuum cleaner. (Here’s a news report.) ……………….And finally……………….
A Canadian company called “Cool IT” recently got sold for $4.75 billion, and they surprised employees by sharing the wealth in a BIG way. A lot of front-line workers were expecting small bonuses . . . but saw payouts averaging about $240,000 per person. Some employees that had been with the company for a decade or more got double that. The coworkers hugged each other, cried, and called family members to let them in on the good news.