Monday, March 23, 2026

In today’s issue of the Feel Good Flyover, a decades-old promise at an Alabama oyster house finally pays off when an 80-year-old shows up with his father in tow. Turns out some family traditions are worth waiting a lifetime for.

Join us for this week’s Feel Good Flyover Podcast, where host Amy Hess shares exclusive stories, including an uplifting story of two Rhode Island gas station workers who braved a 36-hour shift during a blizzard to support plow drivers and essential crews. Plus, two more podcast-exclusive feel-good stories you won’t want to miss. Tune in here.

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Toddler Defies Odds at Mom’s Wedding

A Manchester, England, mother got an unexpected moment of joy when her 3-year-old son, once told he might never walk, helped escort her down the aisle at her November wedding.

Kimberly Waterworth said she was “overwhelmed” as her son Chester took those steps, just a year after being diagnosed with severe global developmental delay affecting his ability to eat, grow and move.

Doctors had warned the boy might never walk after early struggles with feeding, weight gain, and airway issues. Progress came with medical care and support from a local nursery, where staff helped him build strength and confidence.

Kimberly credited those caregivers with helping make the milestone possible.

Message in Bottle Sparks 25-Year Bond

A message in a bottle tossed from a cruise ship near Norway in 1997 led to a 25-year friendship after washing ashore in Tasmania in 2001.

Diane Charles found the barnacle-covered bottle, tracked down the sender, Colombian traveler Erika Boyero, and the two began corresponding across continents.

The pair stayed in touch for more than two decades, sharing life updates and milestones despite never meeting face to face.

Erika said she had long hoped to visit Tasmania and meet the woman who found her message. That finally happened this year, when Boyero traveled to Australia and reunited with Diane on the same beach where the bottle was discovered. Watch a video.

Hit Song’s Number Now a Cancer Lifeline

The phone number made famous by Tommy Tutone’s 1981 hit 867-5309/Jenny is being repurposed as a cancer support hotline.

Singer Tommy Heath partnered with the nonprofit Cancer Support Community to turn the pop culture staple into a resource for people seeking guidance, information, and emotional support.

Tommy, 78, said his decision to get involved was driven by personal experiences with cancer in his family, along with his own health concerns. The free helpline connects callers with trained specialists who help navigate treatment and resources.

Organizers say the goal is to make support more accessible by tying it to a familiar number, giving people an easy and even slightly uplifting way to reach out.

The following stories are featured exclusively on The Feel Good Flyover Podcast. Clicking the link will take you directly there:

➤ Two Rhode Island gas station employees clocked in a 36-hour shift to help plow drivers and crews during a blizzard. (Hear Story)

➤ A Florida waitress turned 270,000 meals for the homeless into a nonprofit fueled by faith. (Listen Now)

➤ A routine morning walk turned this dog into a local hero thanks to her lifesaving instincts. (Hear Details)

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➤ For over 50 years, an Alabama family would visit Wintzell's Oyster House, which promised free oysters to any 80-year-old accompanied by his father. On his 80th birthday, the son finally walked in with his 99-year-old dad to become the first pair ever to cash in on the offer. (See Photos)

➤ After 803 days in a Tennessee shelter, a German shepherd mix named Scrappy finally found her forever home after a viral Facebook post celebrated her 800th day in the shelter. (See Photos)

➤ A toddler and a mini horse met for the first time and instantly bonded in an adorable viral video. Equally wobbly and curious, the two sized each other up before becoming inseparable. (Watch Video)

➤ Nearly 2,000 strangers rallied to raise $52,000 for an 80-year-old English farmer who was facing financial ruin after 200 tons of construction waste were illegally dumped on his land. (See Details)

➤ A Harvard study spanning 23 countries and more than 200,000 participants found that people who regularly forgive others experience broad improvements in psychological and social well-being. (More)

➤ A 10-year-old California fourth grader is making history as a dual-enrolled college student, splitting her days between elementary school and a college art course at San Bernardino Valley College. (Full Story)

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