It’s pretty rare to come across a news segment that makes you stop dead in your tracks. It’s even more rare when it’s a heartwarming story. This morning as I was heading out the door to work and took a peek at the TV before shutting it off to catch the days headlines. The Today Show was doing their typical attention grabbing stories to lead off their newscast. Meredith Vieira kindly let me know to grab my tissues because this story was a tear jerker. A cute little boy caught my eye and I noticed his father was in uniform and I thought, ‘OK, I’ll bite. What’s this story about?’

To say that the next 2 minutes and 8 second of my life were heartwarming might be the understatement of the decade. I found myself at a standstill, staring at the TV with a huge smile on my face and tears in my eyes. I was speechless. Both Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira (who have broadcasted their fair share of major news stories) seemed to have the same reaction as me.

The first thing I did when I got to work was to hysterically call Lindsey and insist that she watch this clip. Her reaction was the same as mine. I sent the link to my parents, Mendy, and my friend Tyler. Everyone mentioned that the segment had a deep effect on them as well and some even admitted to crying (Tyler).

It’s so interesting how a simple 2 minute segment can have such a profound impact on so many people. I’m so thankful to the Today Show for running this segment. It’s refreshing to have a news story stop you in your tracks for a good reason. If you’ve got two free minutes (and plenty of Kleenex) be sure to check out this clip. After you do, leave me a comment with your thoughts.