Family had no idea who was paying the bills after Dad's death — the truth left them in tears

We often celebrate our mothers for their unconditional love and the sacrifices they make for their children. However, we forget that even our fathers make equal efforts and sacrifices to ensure their family's overall well-being. This profound truth about paternal love was witnessed when a woman who goes by @arithinks on X (formerly called Twitter) shared a heartbreaking story about her father's demise.

After her father tragically passed away, the family was confused about who was paying all the utility bills. Later, they made a few calls to understand who was helping them without their knowledge, and the truth was too overwhelming. "So we called and found out that all the bills were paid up 6 months in advance," the woman revealed. Yes, that's right! Her father had made all the payments in advance. Not only that, he had even paid the gas and electricity bills for years to come. "He put credits on the gas, water, and electricity that will last her years. Love him!" the woman concluded her heartfelt post. The incredible story received a remarkable response on the platform, with people praising the father for thinking about his family even during his last days. 

@adores_it commented, "Sorry for your loss. He didn't want her to have to worry if anything happened. That was extremely thoughtful. He sounds like a good man and provider." Similarly, @spice_nosugar shared, "My condolences to you and your family. My uncle did the same for my aunt. Everything is paid up or paid in advance. And left a notebook of his passwords and important papers. She was blessed for sure." @virgoenergy888 wrote, "My sincerest apologies for the loss you and your family are experiencing. But wow! I'm so happy for you that you got to experience a man like your dad. To know he held it down beyond the end for y'all. He's for sure the realest."

@maru0407comcast revealed, "I’m single with no family. I have all my insurance (medical, car, and property) set up with auto-pay with my bank. And minimum payments for my credit cards. Estimated amounts for utilities. So, if something happens, like hospitalization, I am covered. My income is all on auto-deposit." @Askalaunad remarked, "When my best friend's father passed, he placed their family home in a trust along with all the utilities. Her mother had never paid a bill in her life (they had been married over 50 years), and he wanted to ensure that she never would. [It's] This or nothing at all."

On the other hand, @fv_2323, who was moved by the story, shared, "Two weeks before my dad passed away (the doctors told him how long he had) from cancer, he called the accountant and took care of everything. He even transferred the money for his own funeral (casket, flowers, everything) to another bank account and put notes for everything." @mizgib commented, "Even in the face of death, your father showed how true love never dies. I pray that you can find peace in that."