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1 week ago | inspiremore.com | Kelsey Bjork

A big part of growing up is coming to the realization that there are far too many chores to do. Worst of all, these chores are never truly done. Yardwork is the perfect example. Luckily, Stephanie Danielle’s husband has the very best yardwork buddy that anyone could ever ask for: Their baby boy, Luca. This adorable little boy is so young, he still has to be strapped to Dad’s back in a carrier. Despite being so young, Dad and baby have a blast doing these chores together.

1 week ago | inspiremore.com | Kelsey Bjork

Alligators are known for being rather intimidating creatures. But did you know that they can be a bit playful, too? This is something that Michael Kiehl seemed to discover recently in Venice, Florida. While out near a swampy area, he came across an alligator — or as some folks like to say, he saw a “swamp puppy.” There was something about this alligator stood out. He was chewing on something, but it was not what you’d expect.

1 week ago | inspiremore.com | Kelsey Bjork

A single firefly alone holds so much beauty. I want you to imagine, then, how much more beauty there must be in a whole group of fireflies. Luckily, you don’t have to rely solely on your imagination. Toward the end of May and start of June, Elkmont within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to what are called synchronous fireflies. These special creatures are known to synchronize their flashing lights.

1 week ago | inspiremore.com | Kelsey Bjork

It has only been a little over a month since Leo XIV was elected as the first American pope. In that time, however, he has already taken on many of his important duties. For example, the pope greets visitors at the Vatican on most Wednesdays. During these visits, it’s not uncommon for visitors to request that their baby be blessed by the pope. With so many people in the crowd, it can be difficult to have your baby chosen.

1 week ago | inspiremore.com | Kelsey Bjork

When Brittany Dawn Nelson went into labor with her very first child, like so many others, she wanted to have loved ones by her side. Sadly, for whatever reason, Brittany’s own mom was not there. Luckily, she has an incredibly loving mother-in-law who is willing to drop everything to show her support — and that isn’t an exaggeration. When Brittany’s mother-in-law got the call that Brittany was going into labor, she dropped everything in order to make the eight-hour drive to the hospital.