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Even when you grow up and move out, their influence on your character stays forever. It’s a part of who you are. It’s also an extremely huge responsibility and a whole lot of stress. There’s no one-size-fits-all with parenting. It varies from person to person.
This one dad did it right.
He died when his daughter was just sixteen years old because of cancer, but before he passed, he paid for presents and wrote letters for her next five birthdays. A day before Thanksgiving, she posted a tweet about the final letter.
My dad passed away when I was 16 from cancer and before he died he pre payed flowers so i could receive them every year on my birthday. Well this is my 21st birthday flowers and the last. Miss you so much daddy. 💜 pic.twitter.com/vSafKyB2uO
— Bailey Sellers (@SellersBailey) November 24, 2017
That was probably the hardest thing I have ever read. 💔
— Bailey Sellers (@SellersBailey) November 24, 2017
idk you but seeing this made me tear up, I’m so sorry for your loss, this is both sad and heartwarming that he did that for you
— jenna (@thesn0wmexican) November 24, 2017
I know. Every year I looked forward to my birthday because I felt like he was still here with me but this is the last year I get them so it's so heart breaking. 😐
— Bailey Sellers (@SellersBailey) November 24, 2017
“Just look around and there I will be” So powerful ❤️ https://t.co/tuk6WT1iii
— Brewers World Series Champs 2020 (@kschottt) November 25, 2017
Dear Bailey. IDK you IRL but wanted to wish you Happy Birthday. You already know this but your Daddy was an amazing man. A father's love for his daughter is the gift of a lifetime. How lovely he honors you in such a way. Best to you in all you endeavor.
🙏🎂💐🌹😇— Principessa Sandra (@bobswife64) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/gutowski_brie/status/934264957771886592
Don’t ever tell yourself you can’t do something. If you can go through this, you can do anything. I don’t even know you and I know you’re an immensely strong woman. Keep looking up 😘 You’re unstoppable!! https://t.co/GZuQzPQYKH
— Kaitlyn Anderson (@K8LYN__22) November 25, 2017
.@SellersBailey Bailey, happy birthday! Your father must have been incredible. I’m in my 30s but my father passed away from pancreatic cancer 2 days after my 19th bday. I still feel I’m learning from him. It’s an incredible gift that never goes away. Hope you have a great bday!
— Sylvan Rodriguez (@sylvanrodriguez) November 25, 2017
Hope I can be this good of a father one day 🙏🏼
— Duffy (@Mikeduffy42) November 25, 2017
I thinks it's fair for you to buy, in his stead, flowers for yourself every birthday henceforth.💐🌹🌷🌸🏵️💐🌹🌼🌻
— Tree Hugger 🇺🇸🌏 (@actprayvote) November 25, 2017
That was probably the hardest thing I have ever read. 💔
— Bailey Sellers (@SellersBailey) November 24, 2017
“Dear Bailey,
This is my last love letter to you until we meet again. I do not want you to shed another tear for me my baby girl for I am in a better place. You are and will always be my most precious jewel I was given. It is your 21st birthday and I want you to always respect your momma and stay true to yourself. Be happy and live life to the fullest. I will still be with you through every milestone, just look around and there I will be. I love you Boo Boo and Happy Birthday!!!
~Daddy”
