Here is today’s good news story courtesy of My Modern Met. Here is the story in its entirety
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NFL Player Surprises 11-Year-Old Fan by Escorting Her to a Daddy-Daughter Dance After Her Dad’s Death
Father-daughter dances are special occasions that many young girls eagerly look forward to. And many go on to look back on those nights with cherished memories as they grow older. But for 11-year-old Audrey Soape, who unexpectedly lost both her father and grandfather in 2021, tragedy had soured what would normally be a lovely evening. Nevertheless, when her church announced the upcoming event, the grieving tween’s mom Holly Soape took matters into her own hands. She was determined to find a way her daughter could still attend the dance and have a wonderful time in spite of the heartbreak of losing her father.
The Texas mom took a leap a leap of faith and reached out to Audrey’s favorite football player, Philadelphia Eagles free safety Anthony Harris, to see if he would escort her daughter to the daddy-daughter dance. And, to her surprise, the famous NFL football player said yes. “I just asked if he would be willing to come,” Soape explains. “And he said, ‘Not only will I come, but I want to make sure she feels like a princess.’”
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Now that it’s all said and done, there’s absolutely no doubt that the kind-hearted athlete did just that. In addition to flying into town to be Audrey’s date for the evening, Harris also arranged a professional stylist to do her hair and makeup, scheduled a car to drive her to the appointments and even made sure she got the dress of her dreams. Finally, when the time came, he arrived on her doorstep with a corsage in hand to escort the 11-year-old to the father-daughter dance.
The Soapes were absolutely touched by the NFL player’s selfless gesture, especially after such a tough year. And to make the night that much more special, Harris even took the time to meet Audrey’s younger brother, too. Still, like any other preteen, the young girl admitted that although she was excited, she was also a bit anxious to have such a famous date. “I was very nervous because I didn’t know what I was going to say,” Audrey shared when asked about the evening. “At first, it was kind of awkward because we weren’t talking yet…But then he kind of came up and started talking to me.”
Since the news of Harris’ generosity got out, the story has gone viral all over the internet. But rather than soaking in all the praise, the star athlete has remained humble, saying that he was “just trying to be a human” and show some support for their family during this difficult time. “You gotta cherish these moments,” Harris adds. “You never know how long we have here on this Earth. So, the people that you care about and you love, show support for them.”
For Audrey and her family, the compassion and support Harris showed them without even really knowing them truly meant the world. And in the end, he gave them a night they’ll never forget. “We would all do anything for our kids when we see them suffering,” says Soape. “To know that there are people out there who will be there for your kids and for you, it’s really encouraging. And it sort of turned this horrible tragedy into this triumphant moment.”
The good news here is that no matter how much fame Anthony Harris achieves, this was his finest hour. Today’s John Ku talks about giving.
A Hand by John W. Howell © 2022
Reaching those in need,
Is the greatest of honors . . .
Which defines your grace.
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FAN-tastic! Love hearing the good news. Thank you, for sharing, John. ❤
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Thank you, Annette. 😊
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A lovely story, John. Thanks for the uplift today. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone 💕🙂
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You as well, Harmony. 😁
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What an amazingly generous gesture from this man! Made me cry and smile all at the same time. 💕
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I know what you mean, Lori. Thanks. 😊
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This story warms my heart. So nice to see an athlete in the news for a good reason. And this is a great reason! Thanks for the Fri-Yay smile, John.
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Thank you, Staci. I like the story as well.
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I heard about this story and it still brings happy tears to my eyes. God bless Anthony Harris!
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This was a Pflugerville Texas family on top of it all. Thanks, Joan
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Love seeing stories where famous people do things like this.
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Me too. Thanks, Charles.
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What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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I always like NFL stories that have heart in them.
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What a great story! I’ll have to share this with Derek. He’s a huge fan of the Eagles. Thanks for sharing, John!
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He will like it for sure. Thanks, Jill.
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This is outstanding, John! Look at those smiles – looks like Harris had fun too!
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I think he did. I know he got a lot of positive press out of the gesture.
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What a lovely and heartwarming story, John. Your haiku was perfect, too.
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Thank you, Dale. 😊
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Thank you for sharing. Have a super Friday! 🙂
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Such a heartwarming story to restore one’s faith inhumanity. Thank you for posting it.
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*in humanity
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🤣
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I agree, Liz. We need more of these for sure. 😁
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Like Staci said, it’s nice to see an athlete in the news for a good reason. What a wonderful gesture – he gave this young girl a night she’ll never forget.
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What a beautiful story, John. Under all the nonsense, I think most people are kind. Stories like this, affirm the best in us. Thank you so much for sharing this sign of hope. I love your haiku — reaching out is the greatest of honors. 😊
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A nice story, John. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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God bless him for his kindness. And his humility.
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So glad I’m taking time to visit a few blogs this morning, and that I stopped by here! This is a lovely story, John, and a great reminder that there are still good, kind, caring, and generous souls out there! Thank you so much for sharing. 😀
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What a great, feel-good story, John! I hadn’t heard this one, and I find myself smiling over it. You’ve got to admire someone who takes time (and money) to make somebody else feel so special — and what a wonderful memory they both made!
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Now that is a very special story. We need more people like this in the world.
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We do need more like this, Darlene. Thank you.
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Well, this beautiful story brought me to tears, John. How wonderful for this family who suffers through the stages of grieving. Thank you for sharing. It affords hope that kindness still exists.
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Yes it does point out kindness still exists, Lauren. Thanks
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There is an ACME top hat sitting in your driveway. Today you should be able to pull a rabbit out. Good story John.
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Good idea, John
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This one really tugged on my heart strings, John. That shows what working from love can do.
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I think that is a great way to put it, Denise.Thank you.
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Yes, that is his finest play! Nice to hear a good story coming out of the NFL instead of some abuse. Have a good weekend, John! Cheers!
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Thank you, Jo. I agree on the NFL. Have a good weekend as well.
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That makes me proud to be a human…
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Yes it does. Thanks, Pamela.
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Fantastic, uplifting share, John.
Thank you, my friend.
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Glad you liked it, Hook.
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Yanno Boss? You’re really, really good at finding these good news stories for Fridays. And this one is your latest gem. Bravo to Mr. Harris for being a champion off the field, which no matter what the pundits say, matters more than anything in the grand scheme of things. Thank you for shining a light on a moment and the man who made it happen.
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Makes us all feel good.
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That’s the truth.
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Oh my! What a heart-warming story, John. It literally brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you, Jan
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Just what I needed today, John. Thanks for sharing this truly awesome story. Mr. Harris now has a new fan–Me! ❤️
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Thank you , Mae. It is a great story for sure. 😁 I’m a new fan as well.
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Thanks for sharing good news, John! Very rare these days. Enjoy your weekend! xx Michael
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Here’s to good news. Hugs on the wing!
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We need more of it. Thanks, Teagan
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What a great guy! Thanks for this heartwarming story today, John. I’m still smiling.
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thank you, Deborah. 😁
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That’s a beautiful story, John. Although I live here in Eagles country, I hadn’t heard it. I’m going to tell my son who’s a big fan. Thanks for sharing it – what a wonderful thing for Anthony Davis to do 🙂
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Thank you, Barbara. Glad you liked it.
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I absolutely love this story! Thank you, John!
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😊 I’m so glad to have found it.
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John, how did I survive before I discovered these happy posts of yours? The part about this being the football player’s finest moment is so true. Well done for finding this. And you make haikus seem so easy. I saw a tv character wearing a shirt that said (roughly, I’m not going to count syllables to be sure I have it right):
Haikus are easy.
But they don’t always make sense.
Refrigerator.
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I love that Haiku,
I think it has the form nailed. . .
It’s for fools like me.
Thanks, Betsy.
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It made for a perfect t-shirt for that character. I wonder if that shirt exists in real life. If so, you should get one. 🙂
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I should. I’ll look around. Thanks, Betsy.
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🙂
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This really was a heartwarming story.
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Thank you, Cheryl.
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You come up with some really great feel good tales.
Thank you, they are much needed these days.
The JohnKu is perfect!
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They are needed. Thanks for the lovely words. 🤗
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