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One attentive young man saved his mother from an injury.

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His mom was sunbathing, he saw what she didn’t—and saved her life

One second later, his mom might not have made it.

What started as a peaceful summer afternoon by the pool turned into a moment of real-life heroism thanks to one boy’s quick reaction.

A mother in Alpharetta, Georgia was relaxing by the poolside with her book while her two sons played in the water nearby. Everything seemed perfectly normal—until one of her sons noticed something terrifying happening just behind her.

“I was sitting at the pool relaxing and reading a book while watching my two sons swim, when I heard a tree cracking and then my son yelled 'Run mom!' so I bolted out of my chair right before a huge tree fell right on the chair I was sitting on,” the mom told Viral Hog.

"Run mom!"

— her son

Seconds after she leapt up, the camera catches the full force of the tree crashing down—landing directly where she had just been sitting. Her escape was barely a moment ahead of the fall.

The footage, captured and shared online, has quickly made the rounds, leaving viewers stunned by just how narrowly she avoided disaster. Many commenters praised the son’s awareness and split-second warning that likely prevented a tragedy.

"A huge tree fell right on the chair I was sitting on."

— the mom

The tree, likely weakened by storms or disease, gave a warning crack before coming down, but without her son’s shout, it might not have been enough time to act. It’s a sobering reminder of how fast things can change, even in a setting that feels completely safe.

"Heard a tree cracking and then my son yelled 'Run mom!'"

— the mom

While no one was hurt in the incident, the video serves as a valuable reminder to always be aware of your surroundings—even when things seem perfectly calm. And it’s hard not to feel grateful for the instincts of a watchful child who saw the danger coming and acted fast.

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A cup full of chocolate kisses.

Chocolates are sweet, but this promposal might be sweeter.

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Teen's braille promposal to blind girlfriend resurfaces, and it's still melting hearts

Using Hershey's Kisses, he turned a simple question into a touching moment.

Prom season is often a time for creativity and big gestures, but one teen’s unique idea has raised the bar entirely. A promposal (prom + proposal) involving braille, chocolate, and a whole lot of thoughtfulness is making waves on social media years after it first happened. The story of Jake Schwartz and Paige Drury isn’t just a tale of young love—it’s a beautiful example of how a little extra effort can make someone feel truly valued.

In the video, Schwartz asks Drury to read a message he created using Hershey’s Kisses. As her fingers glide over the candies, she begins to spell it out, "Wait, that's a 'P'...'R'...'O'..." before realizing what it says and gasping with joy. She then happily accepts the invitation to prom, a moment that was met with applause from friends who were present.

Schwartz told Today at the time, “It felt like the cutest thing to do. I've seen very cute promposals from upperclassmen at my school, and not to be outdone, I wanted to do something similar. I decided to write a message in braille because I felt it would be more personal.”

Jake Schwartz and Paige Drury moments before he creatively asked her to prom.It wasn't even February, so she wasn't expecting what came next. Reddit

Drury, for her part, was completely surprised. “Since it's only February, I really wasn't expecting it to happen at all, which made it even better. It makes me feel so happy that someone cares about me enough to make the moment as special as possible.”

Schwartz staged the big moment during a high school play rehearsal, catching Drury completely off guard. After she enthusiastically said yes, the couple was met with cheers and applause from their classmates, making the event even more memorable. Schwartz called the moment “pretty surreal.”

The internet’s response

Unsurprisingly, the internet has embraced the video with open arms. On platforms like Reddit and Twitter, people are sharing their love for the couple’s story.

"That’s not a prom date, that’s future husband material."

— u/SirLightKnight

One user, u/SACK_HUFFER, commented, “His happy laugh made my eyes misty too, that’s the same dorky laugh my wifey knows too well 🥹.” Another, u/IAmAnObvioustrollAMA, pointed out the little details, saying, “The tiny ‘aww’ right before her laugh is what did it for me! So sweet!”

Jake Schwartz and Paige Drury moments after he creatively asked her to prom.The hug came first, the 'yes' took a few moments more. Reddit

"The tiny 'aww' right before her laugh is what did it for me! So sweet!"

— u/IAmAnObvioustrollAMA

And it wasn’t just the promposal that touched hearts—people also celebrated how Schwartz accommodated Drury’s blindness in such a thoughtful way. One user, u/SirLightKnight, summed it up perfectly: “That’s not a prom date, that’s future husband material. Accommodates to her disability, does something outstandingly sweet and thoughtful in a single gesture… I’ve seen Hallmark content less romantic than this.”

Spreading positivity

In a world where news can often feel overwhelming, this simple yet powerful story is a reminder of the beauty of kindness and thoughtfulness. Schwartz’s promposal proves that it doesn’t take a grand or expensive gesture to create something meaningful—it just takes effort and heart.

As the video circulates once again, it’s a lovely reminder of how much a little creativity can mean, especially when it’s tailored to someone you care about. Whether or not you’re currently planning your own promposal, let this story be an inspiration to think outside the box—and always put thoughtfulness first.

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