SHEmazing!
follow us
more
 
HomeTagsPosts tagged with "family"

family

by

Around 80 strangers all came together after a family in Florida drifted out to sea.

Roberta Ursrey and her family were having a day out at Panama City Beach when she noticed that her sons were missing.

After looking around for her sons and their cousins, she heard them screaming from the water.

According to the Panama City News Herald, the boys were trapped by the current.

Roberta went to go into the water to save them, and while onlookers told her to stay on land, she didn't listen and went after her children.

However, shortly after entering the water, she too became trapped, along with five other family members who tried to save the boys.

One onlooker, Jessica Simmons, who was having dinner with her husband, saw the family struggle and at first thought people on the beach were pointing at a shark.

When she realised it was people stuck in the current, she found a discarded boogie board and began swimming out to save the family.

Jessica told the paper: “These people are not drowning today. It’s not happening. We are going to get them out.”

Meanwhile, Jessica's husband and some other people began a human chain, and within a few minutes 80 people were surrounding the trapped family.

The family were all safely brought back to land with the help of complete strangers.

Roberta's mother suffered a heart attack during the ordeal, while her nephew suffered a broken arm, however nobody else was hurt in the incident.

She told the publication: “I am so grateful. These people were God’s angels that were in the right place at the right time. I owe my life and my family’s life to them. Without them, we wouldn’t be here.”

Trending

by

We all remember a time when we thought we were too mature to be at home and have our mammy feed us – but honestly, how many of us wish we could go back home and have our dinner handed to us every evening?

The gals at SHEmazing! HQ gave a unanimous hands up, as did Spin 1038 presenter, Daniella Moyles.

The model and DJ spoke to us about growing up in Ireland and her favourite family meal times.

"I don't miss [family meal times] because we still have them. I miss having someone cook for me every night!" she said as her mam, Pauline, sat by her side.

 

A post shared by @daniellamoyles on

"Family meals were really important in our house," said Pauline. "It was a chance for us to all get together and have a chat."

However, Daniella realises that family time is very different nowadays.

"It's a totally different scenario. We grew up differently to kids that are growing up now. My dad was a chef and he worked long hours so it was always, me, my brother and my mam at the table for dinner. 

"I didn't realise it, but they were great times. And at the weekends my dad would be there, so it was great to have everyone together."

 

A post shared by @daniellamoyles on

If you grew up with siblings, then you'll know that dinner time wasn't always peaceful, and it was the same for Daniella.

"My brother is four years younger than me so I always saw him as the baby.

"I'm sure we had terrible fights at the table growing up, but the worst I can remember is pulling a rug from under him and he cracked his head on a plug," to which Pauline sighs, "Oh God yeah, I remember that."

But even with all the fights (and head-bashing), Daniella says that they were still a "special" time.

We all remember these family meal times so fondly, it's a wonder why they aren't so popular now, but Daniella puts it down to one sole thing; our phones.

 

A post shared by @daniellamoyles on

"I don't think the biggest distraction is TV or anything because we live in a world where everything is on demand.

"It's our phones that are getting in the way now. Mine is practically glued to me no matter what I'm doing," she said.

We think it's time to put the phones away, have the chats with our family, and enjoy meal times once again.

As Daniella's mum said, "it was a priority then," and still should be today.

Trending

by

After an acquaintance told 17-year-old Lamyaa that she would likely be beaten by her father if she made the decision to remove her head scarf, Lamyaa decided to prove her family's critic wrong.

"I did feel the need to prove him wrong,” she explained. “And that’s where messaging my dad came in. I didn’t consider taking off my scarf, I just wanted to have a response from my dad to prove that what he said is false."

Contacting her father with a suggestion that she would like to stop wearing the hijab, Lamyaa was met with nothing but support from the man who moved his daughter to the United States from Saudi Arabia more than ten years ago.

Sharing a screenshot of the original remark alongside a screenshot of her conversation with her father, Lamyaa sought to highlight the disparity between the two.

"Since this is a mentality a lot of you seem to have," she wrote alongside the post which showed Lamyaa's father's insistence that her decision to remove her hijab is her's alone.

"Sweetheart, that's not my decision to make," he had replied. "That's no man's decision to make. If it's what you feel like you want to do, go ahead."

"I'll support you no matter what," he added.

Commenting on the interest which was piqued as a result of her post, Lamyaa said: "I expected him to be supportive but not concerned. It felt great to know that I had him and his love and support."

Eager to remind Twitter users she can't speak for anyone except herself and her family, Lamyaa wrote: "I personally chose to wear the hijab, for myself and for God."

"I do not represent anyone but myself. However, I will always stand up for others."

Lamyaa's tweet has been liked 313,000 times in just three days.

Trending

by

As a teenager, I – like many other girls my age – despaired of my mother.

Oh, I’d fight anyone who so much as gave her a sideways glance, but when it came to her personal foibles, my patience wore thin.

Very, very thin.

Instead of helping her at the till when she ‘lost’ her credit card for the 14th time that day, I’d roll my eyes at the cashier in a forced symbol of solidarity as the poor woman foostered and fumbled for a card she had squirrelled away for ‘safekeeping’.

When she’d deign to call me ‘trendy’ with a tinge of pride in her voice, I’d deliver a scathing rebuke that basically informed her if she thought I was trendy, I mostly certainly wasn’t. (I was right, in fairness.)

And then there were all those times she attracted the attention of random oddballs in public and instead of keeping her distance, chatted, engaged and made that person feel part.

What a witch – I know.

With the knack of feeling embarrassed by anything and everything as a teen, I saw my mother’s kind approach as something to be embarrassed by, instead of proud of.

And then it started happening.

I started losing my credit card every time I so much as considered leaving the house.

I gawped at teenagers and often pondered their style.

And I found myself falling into animated conversations with strangers who had little to no grasp on reality, and I thoroughly enjoying the exchanges that followed.

Oh, and it doesn’t stop there.

I adopt a ‘pay by wear’ approach when buying clothes, I opt for Avonmore Super Milk over anything else because she’s drilled the importance of bone health and good nutrition into me for as long as I can remember, and I often flash my bra in public by complete accident. (Don’t ask.)

And aside from the potential public indecency charge, every single one of these traits has stood me in good stead.

They have made me more financially aware, health-conscious and…well… empathetic.

Pity I didn’t start morphing sooner, right?
 

Brought to you by
Avonmore Super Milk

Did you know that most Irish people don’t get their recommended daily allowance of Vitamin D? Avonmore Super Milk has got your back, with your daily dose of Vitamin D in just one glass.

Find out more here.

Trending

by

We've all seen the meme which reminds us how difficult it is to choose a present which accurately illustrates the esteem in which we hold our beloved mothers.

They might deserve a whole damn island, but your bank account insists they're getting a homemade card, right?

Yup, been there.

And with Mother's Day just around the corner, chances are you're struggling to decide on a gift for the woman who deserves the world.

 But don't worry because we got you covered.

Left to right: Neostrata High Potency Cream € 53.50 Neostrata Lotion Plus €29.35
 

Left to right: Neostrata Bionic Face Serum €48.25  Neostrata Oily Skin Solution €24.10

Left to right: Clarins Treatment Fragrance Collection € 42 Nuxe 19.50 for 50ml & €33 for 100ml.

Left to right: Image Total Pure Hyaluronic Filler €71.00 Anti Ageing Serum €79.00

 

 

Trending

by

There are few among us who haven't experienced the death of a loved one, and while we know everyone navigates grief in their own way, as adults we have the capacity to seek understanding, comfort and information from a variety of outlets.

But what if you're a child who has to come to terms with the passing of a sibling?

Having experienced the death of two siblings over the course of 20 years, three sisters from Roscommon decided to establish a charity which aims to provide comfort and support to children who are dealing with the passing of a brother and sister.

In January of last year, Aishleen, Katie-Anne and Charlotte O'Toole were left devastated by the sudden passing of their 30-year-old sister Jacinta from a brain aneurysm, and ultimately began a grieving process which they endured 20 years previously when their brother Declan died at the age of seven.

"When he passed we knew only too well how it felt to be raised and cared for by parents that have lost a child and as brothers and sisters that have lost one of our own," they said of their decision to establish a charity named after their sister.

Jacinta's Smile aims to provide grief-stricken children with a support network as well as an outlet to celebrate their own personal achievements and triumphs.

"We know as adults how important it is to have something to look forward to and to explore our growth so it is imperative that Jacinta’s Smile can offer the children a sense of achievement,belonging and something positive to look forward to," they explained.

Next month, the charity will be bringing groups of children, aged between 8-16, who have lost a sibling to Delphi Mountain Resort in Connemara where they will be celebrated, listen to and supported through a range of fun and engaging activities.

If you know of a child or teenager who would like to take part in next month's activities or simply benefit from the work being done by Jacinta's Smile, you can find out more information here.

 

Trending

by

If you have ever worked from home, you'll know it's a lot harder than it sounds.

From endless distractions (the fridge) to the conduct of those around you (family members), trying to be in any way productive is damn near impossible.

But, at least, no actually sees the chaos which ensues when you attempt to act professional around family members who couldn't care less… unless you're Professor Robert E Kelly, that is.

During a slot on BBC World News earlier, the academic discussed the situation in South Korea without realising how determined his children were to get in on the act.

We'll let Robert and his family take it from here…

 

Trending

by

She may be 100 years old, but Elisabeth Cockrell clearly has no intention of ever sitting it out.

And we could not love her more for it.

Well, us and the rest of the internet, that is.

In Instagram footage which we will forever turn to in times of need, Elisabeth can be seen breaking it down to Bruno Mars' 24K Magic, and we are officially obsessed.

We'll let Elisabeth take it from here.
 

 

#viralgrandma #1millon #gg #100andhappy #100thbirthday #ellendegeneres

A post shared by SYnCer3 (@treasure_marnae) on

 

 

Trending

by

You have to hand it to the mothers among us, they put up with some serious sh*t from the likes of us who treat our family home like a hotel, and leave the immersion on without so much as a fleeting thought for their sanity.

And it looks like one kid's mam has officially had enough.

Taking to Twitter to illustrate the lengths his mother went to to prove a point recently, Connor Cox, a college kid in the States, shared a snap of a package his mother sent him.

And it was nothing but a big pile of rubbish which Conor had left behind him after hightailing it back to his college dorm.

"Thought my mom was sending me a care package… but instead she sent me a box of trash I was supposed to take out," Conor wrote in the post which has gone viral since its upload in recent weeks.

Speaking to BuzzFeed, Connor's mam said: "His room should be left the way it was when he came home for Christmas break, which I cleaned before he came home."

"I have raised and taught Connor better than this, and his actions deserve consequences – even if they are humorous," she added.

And by the sounds of things, countless Twitter users are with Connor's mam on this one.

"I dumped garbage on my son's bed for "forgetting" to take it out. He remembered every day after that. Garbage at top of list," remarked one commentator beneath the post.

Well, that's us told.

Feature image: BuzzFeed courtesy of Connor Cox

Trending

by

Congratulations are in order for Zoe Saldana and husband Marco Perego who have welcomed their third child.

The Guardians of the Galaxy actress and her artist husband, Marco are already parents to twin boys, and decided to include them in their adorable announcement.

 

A post shared by Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) on

The actress took to Instagram to share the good news with fans saying:

“Marco and I are elated to share the news of the birth of our son, Zen.

“We couldn’t feel more blessed with the new addition to our family," the 38-year-old said.

Zoe has previously spoken about life as a parent to her twin boys, Bowie and Cy, calling it a ‘handful’.

The news of baby number three will come as a surprise to many as it is assumed the pair welcomed Zen via surrogacy.

Trending

by

Donald Trump's inauguration to the office of United States President on January 20 this year will forever be associated with the birth of 'alternate facts'.

At this stage, we all know that 'alternate facts' is Trump-camp speech for statements which purport to communicate the truth while blatantly denying the indisputable reality.

They are, in other words, the language in which we all communicate when speaking to the Irish Mammy.

She mightn't be your mammy, she mightn't even be your mate's mammy, but Lord knows she's someone's mammy, so 'alternate facts' are your only man when navigating potentially tricky territory.

And here are just 11 incidents when 'alternate facts' just have to do.

1. When the sound of your dry heaving confirms you're the most hungover person on the planet.

"This is my normal Sunday morning routine, mam. Nothing amiss, nothing wrong."

2. When you were caught skipping mass as a teenager.

"I was standing right there. I just gave my seat to an elderly parishioner and had nowhere to sit, that's all."

3. When the price tag from your new (and exceedingly overpriced) handbag finds its way into her hands.

"That was the original price. It was, indeed, €500 at the start, but by the time I came across it, it was €3."

4. When you're paraletic, and have no intention of dealing with her disapproving stares.

"I'm not drunk. I feel fine *Hic*. Better than ever. Tell me, do you fancy the oul lad next door?"

5. When you blatantly forget Mother's Day, and (understandably) get the third degree.

"I did NOT forget. You've just forgotten to check your post."

6. When you're asked if you have enough money to see you through until pay day.

"I do… unless you're offering. In which case, I do not."

7. When you bail on a family occasion at the last minute.

"What? I WAS there, mam! You just didn't see me. In fact, you totally blanked me."

8. When word gets through that you ditched the bank meeting you were dreading.

"I went, but no one was there. So, I went home. But I was definitely there. Go check the cameras."

9. When you insist you're on a strict diet, but are found doing a midnight raid on the kitchen cupboards.

"This isn't what it looks like. In fact, this is not happening, You are imagining it."

10. When you insist Dry January was a success.

"That's not me in those photos. And that's definitely not my local. Or my pint."

11. When you claim to know how your taxes are calculated.

"I know how it works. But do you know what it works, mam? That's the real question."

 

Trending

by

If you're the oldest in the family, you're probably used to getting your own way, hogging the remote and being (secretly) looked up to by your younger siblings.

And the good times don't stop there, with studies often reminding us that the oldest sibling in the family is more likely to excel in life and meet certain expectations with ease.

Unfortunately, however, the latest findings on this front prove that being the oldest isn't all it's cracked up to be.

According to recent research based on data collected from 400,000 Norwegians, first-born children are more likely to be obese and suffer from high blood pressure.

Commenting on the study's findings, lead author Professor Sandra Black of the University of Texas at Austin said: “While first-borns are taller, they are also more likely to be overweight and obese."

"Compared to second-borns, first-borns are four per cent more likely to be overweight, and two per cent more likely to be obese."

"Overall, we find that first-borns are less healthy in terms of physical markers such as blood pressure, triglycerides, and indicators of overweight and obesity.”

And if that wasn't enough to contend with, the research suggests that expectations placed on first-borns may be to blame for their ill health.

"Firstborns are often perceived to be intense and career-orientated while later-borns are considered to be more laid back and creative," Dr Black explained. "This provides a possible set of explanations for these findings."

“High blood pressure and triglycerides may be caused by the stress that results from this driven, competitive personality type," she concluded.

Well, there you have it…

Trending
© Copyright 2012-2024 - Shemazing.net. Déanta in Éirinn - Sheology.