Daughter’s emotional tweet about her father on her birthday left everyone in tears

The relationship between a father and a daughter can be unique in itself, shaped by love, guidance, and shared experiences. A post shared on X by Bailey Sellers, based in Knoxville, TN, was felt by hundreds of people. Bailey shared what she received as her 21st birthday gift from her father who had passed away from cancer. a flower bouquet and a note that read, "Bailey, this is my love letter to you until we meet again." 

The post also had a photo from Sellers’ childhood where she is seen on her father’s shoulder in swimwear at a beach. One might wonder what is so special about receiving a bouquet and a note on one’s birthday. Sellers’ father arranged the delivery of these gifts five years in advance, making this gift extraordinary for his daughter. She wrote in her post, “My dad passed away when I was 16 from cancer and before he died he pre-paid 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.” Since the post was made on X, it has garnered over 1 million likes and over 281000 reposts. The post has left an impression and certainly resonated with a large audience.

His arrangement of birthday flowers and notes 5 years in advance touched the hearts of millions of people who poured their overwhelming emotions into Sellers’ posts. The responses were filled with empathy and several others shared their experiences. @HunterKington08 wrote, “Ugh Bailey I literally cried. I’m so sorry for your loss as I know how losing a father feels. this is so so special. I hope you had a happy birthday and know your daddy is looking over you, girl.” Appreciating her dad's gesture, @DaveSchreiber3 wrote, “What a great Dad. God bless you and your family.”

@OleMissEvie wrote, “Hugs and prayers for you, Bailey. What a wonderfully loving thing your dad did for you. Thank you for sharing and reminding us all of what is truly important in this world”. Several others could relate to her loss and wrote under the post. @NessaWhatley wrote, “Woo...I cried my reading this, I know how it feels to lose a father, mine passed when I was 14 still miss him every day. Know your father is looking over you. Happy Birthday Bailey”. 

Bailey Sellers thanked her audience for the immense love, prayers and support that was extended to her by the kind, generous comments left on her post. She wrote, "I'm so thankful that my dad's thoughtfulness brought so many people happiness."

In another similar story that highlighted the love of a father for his daughters, Kier Gaines surprised his daughter with a trip to Philadelphia. In the video shared by him, the daughter was visibly excited and elated by her father's gift. The father planned to spend time with his daughter in a hotel that has a swimming pool, and a playing museum. They were to take a train to Philadelphia the same night, much to the daughter's surprise.