Keith Urban wowed the audience at a Bee Gees tribute concert with a fantastic cover of ‘To Love Somebody.’ When the song was released, it was described as a “smooth, easy beat ballad” that “should put them right back up there at the top of the Hot 100.”

As Keith Urban sings his cover of “To Love Somebody” from the Bee Gees, a notable audience member sheds a few tears. That person was the legendary band’s lead singer and co-founder, Barry Gibb.

This emotional cover was the crescendo of “Stayin’ Alive: A GRAMMY Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees.” A night of tribute performances to honor the talented band and its founding member.

And it was not just Keith Urban who appeared for the night. Ed Sheeran, Pentatonix, Demi Lovato, Little Big Town, and Celine Dion contributed. Still, none of those powerhouses hit quite as hard as Keith Urban that night.

For those who are not as familiar with the Bee Gees’ contributions to music, the band of brothers rose to fame in Australia but left an undeniable mark on the global stage.

The Bee Gees grew in popularity with the release of John Travolta’s “Saturday Night Fever.” Alongside hits like “Too Much Heaven” and “Immortality,” many of the songs for the tribute came from that soundtrack.

And even with such a strong setlist, none of the performances compared to Urban’s shiver-inducing cover of “To Love Somebody.” It was made all the more touching as the camera pans across Barry Gibb’s face as he shed a few tears.

After weeks of whispers and speculation, Keith Urban has finally broken his silence — not in a press conference, not in a sit-down interview, but in the one language he’s always trusted most: music.

His new track, a haunting ballad written for ex-wife Nicole Kidman, drips with heartbreak and raw truth. And in its most shocking lyric, Keith delivers a revelation no one expected

The melody aches with pain — sparse, vulnerable, every chord carrying the weight of unspoken nights. Fans say the song feels less like a performance and more like a diary cracked open under the spotlight.

Each verse cuts deeper:

• “The silence was louder than any fight.”

• “A love we wore for the cameras, but never at home.”

One listener described it as “the rawest thing Keith has ever written — a confession wrapped in chords.”

The release has ignited a firestorm. Was Keith reclaiming his side of the story, or rewriting history in his own favor?

Some fans see courage in his honesty, praising him for breaking the silence. Others accuse him of turning heartbreak into spectacle, of pointing a lyrical finger at Nicole in a way no interview ever could.

What’s undeniable is this: Keith Urban didn’t just release a song. He dropped a confession, a challenge, and a wound set to melody.

And now the question echoes louder than the chorus itself:
Was he the villain?
Or just the only one brave enough to finally tell his side?

Sources close to Keith Urban have said the country star will be pouring his heart into his music as he deals with the fallout of his 19-year marriage with Nicole Kidman ending – and there’s one country music star he’s grown very close to over the past year.

Keith, 57, has been supporting rising country music star Maggie Baugh, 25, as she goes from viral sensation to the biggest star in country music, with the Nashville singer crediting Keith with “making her career”.

“Maggie has been on tour with Keith for the past year and they absolutely love working together,” a source spills to Woman’s Day of Florida-born Maggie, who is a talented fiddler, violinist, and guitar player as well as an incredible singer. “Keith is in awe of her talent – and he regularly jokes that someday soon he will be supporting her on tour, not the other way around!”

Indeed, just last week, Maggie shared a reel to Instagram of Keith singing to her that he would be “her guitar player,” as fans were quick to comment, “I think he really loves having you on stage with him, Maggie. Keith recognizes talent when he sees and hears it. Knowing all the instruments you can play and contribute to the music. Where else is he going to find your kind of talent and voice, too. Go Maggie!”

Who is Maggie Baugh?

Maggie Baugh is one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, and now she’s caught even more attention as Keith Urban’s touring guitarist.

Originally trained in classical violin, Baugh shifted gears in her teens when she fell in love with country music. She began writing songs and performing at festivals in Florida before moving to Nashville at 18 to chase her dream. “Nobody in my family plays music,” she once admitted, describing herself as the “oddball” of her household.

Her big break came through social media. In 2022, she launched a TikTok series called Finish the Lick, where she challenged herself (and others) to complete iconic guitar riffs. The series quickly went viral, racking up over 40 million views and turning Maggie into an online sensation. That digital success helped launch her debut album Dear Me in 2023, which charted internationally and landed her on major playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. The title track was deeply personal, drawing on her own experiences with bullying and mental health struggles.

Since then, she’s made appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC’s Today, and even graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. In 2024, Keith Urban invited her to play with him at the CMT Awards and was so impressed, he asked her to officially join his touring band for his 2025 High and Alive World Tour.

The pair went viral in September 2025 when Keith changed the lyrics of his hit The Fighter mid-performance to sing directly to Maggie: “When they’re tryna get to you, Maggie, I’ll be your guitar player.” She posted the clip on Instagram with the cheeky caption: “Did he just say that.”

It comes as sources tell Woman’s Day Nicole has returned to Nashville in a last-ditch attempt to save her marriage to Keith, after spending the summer in London filming Practical Magic 2 with Sandra Bullock.

On stage at the Nashville Film Festival this week, the Oscar-winner was all smiles as she vowed to bring “more and more production” to Tennessee alongside her bestie, Reese Witherspoon.

“I love the Nashville people because they embraced me two decades ago, and they keep making it possible for our family to have the most beautiful life here,” she told the crowd.

But behind the scenes, sources say the couple quietly split months ago and that it was Keith’s decision to end things between them, “Nicole doesn’t want this.

“There are two narratives at war – clearly his and hers,” an inside source told Woman’s Day, following news that the couple had split after 19 years.

“Her camp are saying it’s a trial separation; his are saying it’s over and has been for some time.”

The source adds that while Nicole is heartbroken, the reality is their marriage faltered years ago, particularly after the loss of her mother.

“She’s going back to Nashville to nut out a divorce,” the insider claims.

Sources also claim that Nicole and Keith struggle to agree politically. “He wants to follow a large chunk of country stars making a fortune from right-leaning country songs, which clashes with Nic’s left-leaning fashion crowd,” says the insider.

Country music superstar Keith Urban broke down in tears during his High and Alive world tour, just weeks before reports confirmed that he and Nicole Kidman had separated after almost 20 years of marriage.

An Emotional Night on Tour

At the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Urban delivered a powerful set that left fans both inspired and emotional. Opening with “Straight Line” and “Where the Blacktop Ends,” he later electrified the crowd with “Long Hot Summer” before sharing a deeply personal reflection.

“It’s the craziest thing. I’ve seen so many concerts here, all over Brisbane. When I was in high school, we would drive miles just to see people play. For as many times I played here, I still can’t believe I get to be on this stage tonight,” Urban told the sold-out audience.

As he reached a particularly emotional guitar solo, Urban broke down in tears. Fans said the moment felt connected to the personal turbulence he is reportedly facing offstage. “This is one of those nights where you feel everything all at once,” he added.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Marriage in Crisis

Nicole Kidman, 58, and Keith Urban, 57, married in June 2006 after meeting at a Los Angeles gala in 2005. Together, they share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. The family’s primary residence has long been in Nashville, Tennessee, though the couple also own properties in Beverly Hills, Manhattan, and Australia.

According to TMZ, the pair have been living apart since the beginning of summer. Kidman remained in Nashville with their daughters, while Urban acquired a separate residence in the city during his tour schedule.

A source told the Daily Mail: “Keith never sees Nicole; either she is filming or he is on tour. There was a lot of love between the two, and they might not divorce, but the way their pairing is now, it is not a couple.”

Signs of Trouble Before the Split

Reports of strain surfaced two months ago when Nicole Kidman filed for residency in Portugal without Urban’s name on the paperwork. Insiders insisted the omission was purely logistical due to Urban’s tour commitments.

Despite that, the separation is said to be “one-sided,” with Kidman making significant efforts to save the marriage and keep their family together. Sources added that her sister, Antonia, has been her “rock” through the turmoil.

Fans React to Keith Urban’s Emotional Breakdown

Urban’s emotional performance in Brisbane sparked widespread discussion among fans. Many suggested that his vulnerability on stage reflected the struggles of balancing a demanding tour schedule with family responsibilities.

“Music has a way of making you feel alive, and tonight, that’s exactly what I feel. I want to give everything I’ve got to you guys, because this is what it’s all about—the music, the connection, the energy,” Urban told the crowd.

While neither Urban nor Kidman has publicly addressed the reports, insiders claim that Kidman has been “holding the family together” during their time apart.

What’s Next for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban?

Urban’s High and Alive world tour continues through mid-October, while Kidman remains focused on filming Practical Magic 2 in London and other acting commitments.

Whether the couple’s separation will remain temporary or end in divorce remains unclear. For now, fans are left watching as one of Hollywood and country music’s most admired partnerships faces its most uncertain chapter yet.

When Tonda Dickerson and four coworkers were given lottery tickets as tips, they didn’t think much of it. People love to play the lottery, hoping for life-changing winnings. Most understand that the chances of striking it rich are slim.

Tonda Dickerson’s chances, though, were much better than most. So much better that her lottery ticket tip won her a 10-million-dollar jackpot.

As incredible as her stroke of luck was, Tonda’s lottery win quickly brought a world of trouble to the waitress.

Everything from legal battles to abduction befell poor Tonda after her lottery win. In this article, we’ll go over the Tonda Dickerson lottery story, her court cases, and the abduction that ended with Tonda shooting her ex-husband.

Who Was Tonda Dickerson?-The Lottery-Winning Waitress

Tonda Lynn Dickerson was 28, working at the Waffle House on Interstate 10 in Alabama, when her life changed forever.

The man who would initiate this change was named Edward Seward Jr. Seward was a regular at the Waffle House and had a friendly relationship with the workers there.

Seward was also a fan of playing the Florida Lotto. He was such a fan that he didn’t just buy tickets for himself but for some of his favorite waitresses at the Waffle House, too.

On March 6, 1999, Edward Seward visited Waffle House and distributed five envelopes to five different servers after his meal. Each of these envelopes held a lottery ticket.

This was a common enough occurrence that there was an understanding between the waitresses that if one of them ever won, they would share the winnings.

There was an understanding with Seward, too. He told the waitresses that if any of them ever won, all he wanted from them was a new truck. They could keep all of the rest of the winnings.

Tonda opened the envelope containing her lottery ticket the following day and discovered she had won. It wasn’t a measly sum, either. Tonda Dickerson had won 10 million dollars from the Florida Lotto.

What should have been not only a joyful moment for Tonda, but for her coworkers and Edward Seward too, was anything but. Instead of splitting the win as they had discussed, Tonda Dickerson kept the earnings for herself. From there, all her problems began.

Tonda Dickerson’s Legal Battles

Despite making a verbal agreement with her co-workers and Edward Seward, she had been given the lottery ticket directly. This made her, technically, the sole winner of the jackpot. Tonda had no inclination to share her winnings with the masses.

As expected, the other Waffle House workers didn’t take kindly to Tonda so quickly going back on their agreement. Not only did Tonda decide not to pay up, she also quit the Waffle House.

Four of the workers who had also received lottery tickets decided that if they wanted any part of the winnings, they were going to have to take more extreme measures. Wasting no time, they sued.

Tonda’s coworkers who took her to court were Sandra Deno, Angie Tisdale, Matthew Adams, and Jackie Fairley. They claimed that Tonda Dickerson had agreed, along with the rest of the ticket recipients, to split the winnings if any of them had the winning lottery numbers.

According to the case summary of Dickerson v. Deno (2000), “…the plaintiffs sued Dickerson, alleging that they and Dickerson had orally contracted with each other that if any one of them should win, then the winner would share any lottery winnings with the other ticket recipients.”

The day after Tonda discovered that she had won the lottery, she went to collect her winnings. Her win was valued at 10 million dollars, paid out over 30 years, or 5 million dollars as a lump sum. She chose the 30-year payout option, which came out to $375,000 a year.

But despite how quick Tonda was to claim her money, her co-workers were just as swift. On March 18, 1999, they initiated the lawsuit against Tonda.

They were suing her for what they believed was their share of her winnings. Her coworkers also requested that there be a freeze on Tonda receiving any of her winnings until the court case was settled.

At first, it looked like the Waffle House workers would be victorious. The court ordered in their favor initially, declaring that none of the parties should attempt to collect the winnings while the case was still active.

Tonda wasn’t going to wait quietly, though. She fired back, asking that the case be dismissed. She made two points–the first was that the oral agreement made between the workers didn’t have the necessary details to make it a binding contract.

Her second point was the one that would win her the case. Tonda Dickerson said that since gambling was completely outlawed in Alabama, any contract related to gambling couldn’t be enforced.

Initially, the courts ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. Tonda was going to be forced to split her winnings like she had initially agreed to.

But then, it quickly became apparent that Tonda’s defense was correct. The agreement that they had made went against Alabama’s law against gambling contracts. It could not be enforced.

Therefore, Tonda Dickerson could legally keep all of her earnings.

Edward Seward Sues Tonda Dickerson

Once Tonda had won her court case against her coworkers, she faced a new struggle. This time, it was the man who had gifted her the lottery ticket that was taking her to court.

Edward Seward claimed that Tonda Dickerson was defrauding him. He said this was because he had told all of the employees he had given a ticket to that if they won, they had to buy him a new truck with the money.

Just like Tonda had never planned on sharing her winnings with her coworkers, she had no intentions of buying Seward his truck.

According to the court summary of Seward v. Dickerson (2002), “Seward did not expect to share any potential lottery winnings based on the tickets he gave away, but he claimed that he was promised a new truck by the employees of the Waffle House if one of the tickets he distributed there was a winning ticket.”

Unfortunately for Seward, history was going to repeat itself. Since the apparent promise of a truck was made just in conversation, it did not hold any legal weight. The case was dismissed, and Edward Seward never received his truck.

“9 Mill” And The IRS Lawsuit

The first few years after Tonda’s lottery win were fraught with legal battles. It’s no surprise that she’d want to find a way to protect her money after the dust settled. Luckily, Tonda had a plan.

She formed an S corporation called “9 Mill”. According to IRS.gov, S corporations are “Corporations that elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes.”

Tonda’s shareholders would be her family members. In theory, this should have kept her wealth centered right where she wanted it.

Her plan started to fall apart when the IRS reviewed her new corporation and distribution of her lottery win. Because Tonda had given so much of her money to family members, the IRS determined that she owed a gift tax of $770,000.

Tonda was taken to court once more. Her defense was that the money wasn’t a gift but instead were shares of her company, “9 Mill”.

The IRS proved to be a much more formidable adversary than Tonda’s former coworkers and Seward. She lost the case and was forced to pay the gift tax.

Luckily, because the value of her winnings had decreased over time, the amount of the gift tax was lessened.

The Abduction Of Tonda Dickerson

Tonda Dickerson’s woes were far from over, even after she suffered defeat at the hands of the IRS.

Her most serious problem wouldn’t be of the legal variety. It would be of a much more violent nature.

Before Tonda Dickerson became the Waffle House waitress lottery winner who made national headlines, she was married to a man named Stacy Martin. They divorced in 1997.

Because of the fame that she garnered after her incredible story hit the papers, it was only a matter of time before Martin learned of Tonda’s success story. He wasn’t going to be supportive, though. Instead, he decided that he deserved a cut of the winnings.

Stacy Martin made the decision to abduct Tonda Dickerson to get the lottery money he so coveted.

Tonda was driving her truck in Jackson County, Mississippi, when Martin struck. He forced himself into her truck and drove her to a secluded location–a boat launch in Bayou Heron.

During the drive, Martin repeatedly threatened Tonda. When her phone rang, he threatened to kill her if she answered.

After they arrived at the boat dock, the phone continued to ring. Tonda pointed out that if she didn’t answer, the person on the other line might get suspicious and start looking for her.

Finally, Martin relented and told her to answer the ringing cell phone. When Tonda went to pull her phone out of her purse, she instead drew a .22 caliber pistol and shot her ex-husband in the chest.

Shocked, he tried to attack her, but she convinced him that he needed medical help. The pair drove to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for his wounds and more than likely arrested.

Where Is Tonda Dickerson Today?

Today, Tonda Dickerson retains a portion of her winnings but isn’t the millionaire most would expect a lottery winner to be.

Instead of living a life of luxury, it appears that Tonda is leading a more modest life. Her social media reflects that she works at the Gold Nugget Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, as of 2021.

Tears streaming down her face, 16-year-old Sunday Rose — daughter of Hollywood royalty Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban — has finally spoken about the secret that tore her family apart.

In an emotional moment that left those around her shaken, Sunday confessed the truth was “something we were never allowed to say out loud.” For years, friends say, she felt trapped between her parents — watching their love unravel quietly behind the dazzling red carpets and glowing interviews.

But the real shock came not from the admission itself, but from what Sunday did with it. Instead of burying her pain, she transformed it.

She has written a haunting ballad titled “Shattered Glass” — a song insiders describe as raw, aching, and impossible to ignore.

The lyrics, according to those who have heard them, are a window into a world the public never saw:

• A distance “no spotlight could hide.”

• A love story “broken in the dark, far from the cameras.”

Industry whispers suggest the ballad could mark the beginning of Sunday’s own career — not as the daughter of stars, but as a voice shaped by heartbreak, honesty, and resilience.

Fans React to the Revelation

The news has stunned fans worldwide. Some expressed sorrow, sending messages of love and protection to Sunday. Others admitted the lyrics hit uncomfortably close to what they had long suspected about Nicole and Keith’s marriage.

One fan wrote on social media: “If this is how Sunday is choosing to tell her story, then we need to listen. Pain turned into music is the purest kind of truth.”

For Nicole and Keith, the revelation is a reminder that the cameras only ever tell half the story.
For Sunday, it may be the moment she finally steps out of their shadows.

Because “Shattered Glass” isn’t just a song.
It’s a confession.
And the world is listening.

It is early Wednesday morning in the United States, but in Rome, Italy—seven hours ahead—a miracle is unfolding. Eleven-year-old Branson Blevins of Robertsdale, Alabama, has been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia with a courage few can imagine. After weeks in a medically induced coma, Branson opened his eyes, heard from his parents Donald and Nichole that he was cancer free, and now—just hours later—he has been moved out of the ICU.

For 18 days, Branson lay in the intensive care unit, surrounded by the steady hum of machines and the watchful eyes of medical teams. His parents endured some of the scariest and most exhausting days of their lives, clinging to faith and to each other as they watched their son fight. And then, in what can only be described as grace, Branson was stable enough to take the next step forward: transfer to the transplant ward, where the focus shifts from survival to recovery.

Nichole, writing in her latest update, shared the weight of the moment. “After 18 long days in the ICU, some of the scariest, most exhausting days of this entire journey… we can finally breathe a little easier tonight. Branson is officially OUT of ICU and moved into his new room on the transplant ward!”

She acknowledged the images of Branson might shock those following his journey. His head is covered by a dome that looks painful, but Nichole reassured everyone: “It looks worse than it actually is. It’s not the most comfortable thing, but he’s handling it like a champ and staying in good spirits.”

Even as the medication works its way out of his system, Branson is showing signs of the boy he has always been. “He’s still sleeping a lot, but today he’s been more alert and talking clearly when he’s awake,” Nichole said. “Every single time he wakes up, he reaches for our hands and holds on tight. He’s so happy to not be alone anymore and to have one of us with him 24/7. Praise Jesus for that!”

For now, Nichole will remain at Branson’s side, with Donald rotating in every two weeks so their son has time with both parents. Weekends bring short visits from Donald as well, giving the family precious hours together. But separation is difficult. “There’s something about having Donald here with us… it’s like I’m strong and steady when he’s by my side but the second he has to leave, that strength feels like it vanishes,” Nichole admitted.

In the midst of this new chapter, there were moments of joy. Branson received a visit from Dr. Franco Locatelli, the world-renowned leukemia expert who was the reason the family came to Rome in the first place. “He said Branson is a living, breathing miracle and that having 0 MRD is astounding,” Nichole wrote, referring to the complete absence of measurable residual disease. “He’s blown away by how far Branson has come.”

Beside him was Dr. Francesca, one of Branson’s oncologists, whom Nichole described as “an absolute angel… so kind, so smart, and such a calming presence for all of us.” The family is grateful not only for medical expertise, but for the compassion that surrounds them daily.

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Community has played a huge role in this journey. In Rome, the Blevins family crossed paths with another American family—fellow parents navigating the same storm. “We ran into a fellow mama and her sweet boy, Coleton, who we met when we first got here. They’re also American, stationed in Italy with the army. It was so nice to see their faces and have a ‘normal’ conversation in English,” Nichole shared. She asked for prayers for Coleton, who is fighting the same battle, and for Zach, a young cancer warrior back in Colorado, as well as Cooper and Ray Ray, children whose families have become part of their extended support circle.

Nichole’s gratitude poured out as she closed her update: “We love you guys and can’t thank you enough for all the prayers—they are truly being felt. For now, we’re settling into our new little home on the transplant ward and can definitely see the light at the end of this long tunnel, although we still have a very long road ahead. One day at a time and sometimes one moment at a time.”

The story of Branson Blevins is not just the story of one boy. It is the story of countless families who face the crushing weight of pediatric cancer, of the sacrifices made by parents, of the resilience of children, and of the global community of love and prayer that binds them together.

For the Blevins family, the ICU may be behind them, but the fight is far from over. There are still hurdles to clear, treatments to endure, and battles to fight. Yet the light is brighter today than it was yesterday.

As Branson holds his parents’ hands in the transplant ward, as his doctors call him a miracle, and as his family steadies themselves for the road still ahead, one truth is clear: hope is alive.

🙏 Please continue to lift Branson, Donald, and Nichole in your thoughts and prayers.
🧡 You can follow Branson’s journey on Facebook at Branson’s Brave Battle.

The Photographer, the Monkey, and the Reunion That Time Couldn’t Break 1116

In the dense rainforests of Bolivia, where sunlight filters through a canopy alive with birdsong and the hum of insects, a quiet bond once formed between a man and a small, frightened spider monkey. It was not a story anyone planned, not a story scripted by science or intention, but one born from a single unexpected gesture—a hug.

When photographer Casey Cooper first met Mikah, she was a rescued spider monkey trying to adjust to a world that was both wild and terrifying. She clung nervously to branches, unsure of her place. But when she wrapped her small arms around his neck and held on, it startled him. It wasn’t the typical reaction of a wild animal. It was something more intimate, more human. In that moment, their lives changed.

Cooper found himself returning day after day. His role was clear: to help Mikah transition back into the rainforest, to show her how to move with confidence, how to find food, how to navigate danger. The work was patient, painstaking, sometimes heartbreaking. There were setbacks—moments when fear kept her from climbing higher, moments when tension between her and other monkeys threatened her place. But Cooper stayed, offering presence rather than dominance, reassurance rather than control. Slowly, Mikah began to trust the forest as much as she trusted him.

The day finally came when she was accepted by a troop. It was the milestone Cooper had been working toward, the proof that Mikah could survive without him. Yet when he watched her disappear into the trees, something inside him ached. He had accomplished his goal, but in doing so, he had to let go. The bond they had built, however deep, could not be allowed to tether her to him. She was wild now. She belonged to the forest.

Years passed. Cooper moved on with his work, photographing wildlife in other corners of the world, carrying with him the memory of a small monkey who had once hugged him as if she had known him forever. He often wondered what had become of her. Did she survive? Did she thrive? Did she ever remember him? In the rainforest, life is fragile, and time can be merciless.

Eventually, his path led him back to Bolivia. He walked again under the canopy where they had once spent long days together, the air thick with humidity, the ground alive with hidden creatures. He did not expect to see her again. But the rainforest had other plans.

From high in the trees, movement caught his eye. A familiar shape descended, cautious but deliberate. It was Mikah. Older now, stronger, her coat darker, her body lean with the muscle of a life fully wild. She moved closer, and recognition sparked between them like lightning.

Without hesitation, Mikah wrapped her arms around him, just as she had years earlier. Cooper stood still, overwhelmed. The forest seemed to vanish around them, time collapsing into the moment of their embrace. Against all odds, the bond had endured.

Then she did something even more astonishing. She showed him her belly, swollen with pregnancy. Mikah was going to be a mother. It was a quiet revelation, a sign that not only had she survived, she had flourished. She had her place, her family, her future.

For Cooper, the reunion was bittersweet. Every part of him longed to stay, to sit with her, to reclaim what they once shared. But he knew he couldn’t. Mikah was wild. To linger too long would blur the lines they had worked so hard to establish. With a final embrace, he let her return to the forest canopy, to the life she was always meant to have.

Good news feels especially powerful when it follows a week of fear and grief. For 65-year-old Jody Greer of Enterprise, Alabama, that good news comes in the form of breath drawn on her own, stitches holding, and a slow but steady climb back from the brink of death. Just one week ago, her life nearly ended in a horrific dog attack. Today, she is alive, recovering, and leaning on her family and community for strength. Her story is heartbreaking, but it is also filled with courage, compassion, and remarkable resilience.

It was an ordinary Sunday afternoon when the chain of events began. Jody heard the familiar sound of barking outside her home. At first, it may have seemed like nothing unusual—dogs bark all the time—but within seconds she realized something was terribly wrong. In the yard, her beloved dachshund, Selene, was being attacked by three pit bulls that had escaped from a neighbor’s enclosure. Selene was more than a pet; she was family, a loyal companion who had shared Jody’s daily life. Without hesitation, Jody rushed to Selene’s aid.

That single decision—driven by love, loyalty, and instinct—changed everything. As Jody reached for her dachshund, the pit bulls turned on her. In a terrifying moment, they redirected their aggression and launched a vicious attack on the woman who only wanted to save her dog. Neighbors heard the commotion. Screams, barking, chaos. Calls to 911 went out. Within minutes, first responders arrived to find Jody gravely injured.

She was airlifted to a trauma unit in Fort Walton, Florida. Her condition was critical. Doctors later revealed that she had lost so much blood they had to transfuse eight liters

—an astonishing amount for anyone, let alone a 65-year-old woman. Surgeons worked tirelessly to close the hundreds of wounds that covered her neck, chest, and other parts of her body. The damage was extensive. At one point, survival seemed uncertain.

Tragically, Selene the dachshund did not survive the attack. The three pit bulls involved were put down soon after. For Jody, the loss of Selene was an emotional blow layered on top of physical agony. She had acted out of love, and in doing so had risked—and nearly lost—her life.

Yet even in the shadow of this tragedy, there is light. A week later, Jody is alive. She is breathing without assistance, no longer dependent on machines to keep her lungs functioning. She has been moved into what doctors describe as the “recovery stage.” More surgeries lie ahead, and months of rehabilitation will be required to help her regain strength, mobility, and confidence. But she has made it through the darkest days, and her family is clinging to hope that she will not only survive, but eventually heal.

Her son-in-law, Dylan Heselwood, has been one of her strongest advocates during this time. He spoke openly about the scale of her injuries. “Jody needed 8 liters of blood and hundreds of stitches,” Dylan explained. “She suffered severe wounds to her neck, breast, and other parts of her body. But she’s breathing on her own now, and she should be OK.”

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Dylan also emphasized something remarkable: the family holds no ill will toward their neighbors, whose dogs caused the attack. “They have been very good to our family,” Dylan said. “Remember, they lost their dogs too.” In a world often quick to anger and blame, the Greer family’s compassion stands out. They understand that while this tragedy was devastating, it was also an accident that brought grief to both households.

When asked how people could help, Dylan’s response was simple. He did not want the incident to spark a wave of hostility toward pit bulls as a breed. “They can be great pets,” he reminded. Instead, he had one heartfelt request: “I’d just like your followers to let my mother-in-law know they are thinking of her.”

That is something all of us can do. Jody’s recovery will not be quick. The surgeries ahead will test her strength, and the rehabilitation process will stretch her patience. But the knowledge that people across her community—and even beyond—are praying for her, encouraging her, and cheering her on can make all the difference. Words of love and support are like medicine for the spirit, giving her courage on days when pain and exhaustion threaten to overwhelm her.

It is worth pausing here to recognize Jody’s bravery. Many people might freeze in terror at the sight of three large dogs attacking. Jody acted without thought for herself. She put her dachshund’s life above her own safety. That act of selflessness says everything about the kind of woman she is—protective, loyal, loving. It is those qualities that will carry her through recovery.

Her family will be by her side every step of the way. They have already endured long days in hospital waiting rooms, sleepless nights of worry, and the shock of seeing their loved one so gravely injured. But like Jody, they are resilient. They lean on one another, on their faith, and on the kindness of others.

As the days turn into weeks, milestones will come: the first time Jody sits up on her own, the first time she walks again, the first time she returns home. Each will be celebrated as a victory, proof that love, determination, and community can overcome even the most horrific of circumstances.

This story is not only about survival. It is also about grace. In choosing forgiveness instead of anger toward their neighbors, Jody’s family shows us a powerful lesson. Tragedy can harden hearts, or it can soften them. The Greers have chosen the latter, proving that compassion is stronger than bitterness.

So today, let us do what Dylan asked. Let us let Jody know she is not alone. Let us fill her world with words of encouragement, prayers of healing, and reminders that she is admired for her courage. She deserves to hear it—not just from her family, but from all of us.

Jody Greer has endured more in one week than most of us will face in a lifetime. But she is still here. She is still fighting. And with each new day, she is writing a story not only of survival, but of love, resilience, and grace.

🙏 Please send your best to Jody and her family as they walk this long road together. Every prayer, every message, every thought of encouragement is a light guiding them forward.

Amid the public life that made him a household name, the conservative activist’s most treasured role was found in the quiet, everyday moments with his wife and two young children.

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