Girls Fulfill Dad’s Last Wish by Visiting His Grave, Find Surprising Gifts Waiting

Two young sisters visit their father’s grave on his birthday, eager to show him their new outfits, fulfilling his last wish. However, they are unprepared for what they find: two beautifully wrapped packages with their names placed gently beside the headstone.

Madison, eight, and Isla, six, deeply missed their father, Brian. Since he passed away, life hadn’t been the same—they no longer went shopping together, conspired to playfully pester their mom, or snuck treats from the kitchen late at night. Those small joys had lost their magic without Daddy Brian there to share them.

“You’re spoiling those girls, Brian!” Linda, Brian’s wife, used to chastise him. “Why are you all banding together against me? I am aware that you steal for your tiny angels from the pantry.

“Well, I’ll spoil them for the rest of my life!” Brian would say, grinning broadly. “As long as I live, they will always come first for me! I’m sorry, but you’ve got competition now, honey. However, I love all of my girls, including you,” I said, giving her a hug.

Brian was like that. He was always able to bring things into balance. He was the ideal husband and father. However, following his death, a change occurred. Madison and Isla were silent, and Linda—well, she was also having a hard time accepting his passing.

Ultimately, her final recollections of Brian were nothing but awful. She was powerless to save him, and he passed away right in front of her. The physicians had informed Linda that it was stage four cancer. They gave it their all and began Brian’s treatment in the proper manner, but the awful illness prevailed and they lost the fight.

Love creates links that cannot be broken by death.

Brian’s health steadily declined, and one morning he didn’t wake up. The night before, Madison and Isla had curled up beside him on the hospital bed, sharing a final moment of closeness. That evening, Brian had asked Linda to join him in saying goodbye to their daughters, as if he sensed that it might be his last night with them.

Death time: 4 a.m. When Linda called that morning, concerned that Brian was not picking up his cell phone, the physicians said, “Tuesday.” The physicians looked at her pityingly, then draped a white hospital sheet over his once-smiling face. Brian had left. Linda was devastated to learn that he would not be returning.

Despite Linda’s best efforts, she was unable to gather herself after Brian’s passing. She hadn’t been as powerful as her girls. At least they’d been to the funeral. The thought of his being buried beneath the earth was unbearable to Linda.

“I’m interested to see what my small girls will wear on my birthday because I want them to look their best. Girls, do you swear to show me your gorgeous attire when you visit Daddy? Brian’s final words were, “You see, it’s possible that Daddy won’t be with you that day, but you have to promise me you’ll look your best.” His final wish was to have his girls come see him on his birthday.

Thus, the girls begged Linda to take them shopping the day before.

“Mommy,” murmured little Isla. “My crimson outfit was adored by Daddy. I got one for my birthday from him. I’d want a red gown.

“You can pick for me, mom,” Madison said. “I want it to be Dad’s favorite color.”

Linda attempted to sidestep the subject by saying, “I – I don’t think I have the time, girls,” She continued to mourn Brian’s passing. She wasn’t prepared for any kind of resolution.

“But we need to visit daddy!” “Isla said.” “He requested that I dress elegantly for his birthday. He also asked Madison.

Linda’s eyes filled with tears. She had forgotten Brian’s birthday because she was so overcome with grief.

“What did he ask you?” With tears in her eyes, Linda asked.

“On his birthday, Daddy wanted to see us wearing lovely outfits. “Mommy, we have to go see him,” Isla said. “Be quick! We must go shopping.

Linda inquired, “When did he ask this?” “I – I didn’t know….” She was unaware of Brian’s final desire.

“The night before he died, mom,” divulged Madison. “He stated he wanted to see us dressed nicely for his birthday while holding our hands. I think we ought to do this for him, Mom. Please, even though I know you’re upset.” She put her hands over Linda’s ears. “We must do this for Isla, even though I know you’re missing your dad. She really misses her father.

Madison had always been intelligent. She had an understanding of topics that kids her age would struggle to understand. At last, she persuaded Linda to go shopping.

“Okay then,” Linda replied. “Girls, let’s purchase you the most beautiful clothes so that Daddy realizes how much he’s missing us! He will feel bad about abandoning us in this manner. Linda broke down in tears as she spoke, and her daughters consoled her by giving her hugs.

“Mom, Dad doesn’t want you to be depressed. I am aware. Madison patted her mother’s back and whispered.

On Brian’s birthday the next day, the young ladies dressed up and strolled hand in hand to Brian’s grave. Behind them was Linda.

When the little girls arrived at Brian’s gravestone, they saw two exquisitely wrapped parcels bearing their names, with a small tag indicating that they were from Brian.

“Mommy!” “Look, Daddy sent us gifts!” Isla remarked, turning to Linda. He’s a fool! “He is unaware that we ought to present him with presents on his birthday,” he said, laughing.

Madison shot Linda a look that conveyed her knowledge that Brian was unable to send them that. You don’t receive gifts from the dead.

“Well, it’s possible that he missed his daughters. “Girls, go ahead and open the box,” Linda replied, smiling encouragingly.

Linda fought to suppress her tears as the two girls opened the boxes. Madison was crying for the first time since Brian’s passing, and Isla was beaming with joy.

Each box contained a note from Brian and a pretty pair of Mary Janes.

“Shoes!” Isla chirped. “Mom, they look so lovely! Pink is my favorite color.

The letter stated:

“My most beautiful girls,

Here in heaven, some angels are taken aback by how attractive girls may be! They claim that you are the most gorgeous girl that God has ever made. Daddy can see how stunning you look when you dress up. However, I purchased these shoes for you because I wanted to make my girls look even more stunning. I’m hoping you enjoy them.

You see, even though your father is not physically present, he is always present in your heart. I am aware that my girls have stopped eating ice cream and cookies. I know Mommy has refilled the pantry with large cookie boxes, but don’t tell her. That’s what I witnessed her doing. I’d love to hear about your successful behind-mommy-back thefts the next time you come see me. We won’t stop bothering mama just because Daddy isn’t around! Every day, I want you girls to be joyful and smile. You don’t have to be good all the time. Mommy doesn’t like that, I’m sure.

Girls, I appreciate you coming to see me and wishing me a happy birthday. Daddy misses and loves you.

I’m sending my beautiful girls tons of love.

Brian.

“Umm…that’s too much for me to read!” Isla grumbled. “Madison, what did daddy write?”

Madison gave Elsa a firm hug. He added that he is content with his current situation and that he wants us to be content as well, Isla. He is missing us. Knowing that the boxes were from her, she added, “Thank you for everything, mom.” “We appreciate you bringing us here.”

“I love both of you,” Linda said in a whisper, grinning, and thanking her kids for enabling her to overcome her pain and find the fortitude to go see Brian.

What does this narrative teach us?

Love creates links that cannot be broken by death. Even though Brian is in the sky far away from his family, he is always there in their hearts.

Mothers prioritize their children above all else. Although Linda was not yet prepared to visit Brian, she found the strength to do so after witnessing her daughters’ intense desire to meet their father.

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