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Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter
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Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

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We all know the feeling. It’s been a long and tiring day at work, there are just a few minutes to go and you are counting them down, cursing the clock as it seems to move ever slower. You’ve already stepped out of work-mode mentally, so when you get that call, that email, that customer through the door literally seconds before freedom, you are totally unprepared and a bit irritable.

Most of us in this situation would try to fudge it somehow, pass on the responsibility and do just about anything to get the hell out of there. This is the story of a guy that didn’t. His heart told him otherwise, and it was the best decision he ever made.

Read the beautifully illustrated story below. It was originally shared on the true story website Not Always Right and is about a sick child, a desperate mother and a kind-hearted photographer. The ending has an amazing plot twist, so don’t forget the Kleenex!

Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

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Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

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Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

Photographer Groans Internally When 10 Mins Before Closing He Sees Mom Walk In, But Then He Notices Her Daughter

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James is a Bored Panda reporter who graduated with a BA in Peace And Conflict Studies and an MA in African Affairs. Before Bored Panda, he was an English teacher and also travelled a lot, doing odd jobs from beer-slinging to brickie's labourer and freelance journalism along the way. James loves covering stories about social and environmental issues and prefers to highlight the positive things that unite us, rather than petty internet squabbles about fictional characters. James is the grumpy, contradictory one who thinks that Bored Panda, due to its large audience, has a social responsibility to inspire and inform its readers with interesting issues and entertaining, well-researched stories. Let's do our bit to make our little corner of the internet a smarter, more truthful and less angry place!

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James Caunt

James Caunt

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James is a Bored Panda reporter who graduated with a BA in Peace And Conflict Studies and an MA in African Affairs. Before Bored Panda, he was an English teacher and also travelled a lot, doing odd jobs from beer-slinging to brickie's labourer and freelance journalism along the way. James loves covering stories about social and environmental issues and prefers to highlight the positive things that unite us, rather than petty internet squabbles about fictional characters. James is the grumpy, contradictory one who thinks that Bored Panda, due to its large audience, has a social responsibility to inspire and inform its readers with interesting issues and entertaining, well-researched stories. Let's do our bit to make our little corner of the internet a smarter, more truthful and less angry place!

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Draco Malfoy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they did marry if he's referring to the girl as he step-daughter...

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just a thought !
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I definitely want to see them ! And I love how this spreads so much positivity in us , even if the story is fake or true

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Wyndmere
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She got a dream photo shoot, her special unicorn pict, a new lease on life, a happy mom, a happy family, and a dad... all because mom helped her follow her dream. Thanks for being the kind of people that make dreams and fairy tales into real-life happy endings - for all 3 of you. Bored pandas everywhere are smiling through our tears.

Becca
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how this is a comic instead of just telling the story! So sweet!

M O'Connell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just over a month ago, I lost my father to cancer. It was entirely unexpected and came on very quickly. Only 10 days after finding out about it, he was gone. I understand how unfairly short life can be sometimes, and how hard that fact is on everyone. I am one of those people who would put anything insignificant (or significant) on hold to do anything that I could to help. The photographer, real or fictional, is a good human being. Now I'm standing here crying at my desk...

Alusair Alustriel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*sobs* What a wonderful story! Faith in humanity restored! His attitude and the fact she got better are one of the best things today :) *still sobs*

Helen Burgess
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"bartender asked me if i'm okay... now we're both crying." love it. me, too... ninjas cutting onions in here. damn it.

Silent Skeleton
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is incredibly adorable, and I'm so glad this sweetheart got better :o)

Rebekah
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a fabulous story with a fabulous ending. Humanity wins!

Fbomb
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dammit, it got really dusty in here suddenly. Stories like this give me hope. I know there are tons of stories like this out there. Why does mainstream media insist on only reporting the bad? It's like they're trying their best to ruin the world and making sure we'll all fighting against each other.

christina murray
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

goddammit i was tearing up so quickly..this might be fake, the internet has made me very cynical but like that comment said, i want it to be true the most

Kevin Camp
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I call these Therapy Shoots. They true power of the portrait photographer is to show Someone that they are in fact Someone. Not only is is powerful for the person being photographed, but also for me as a photographer.

Sasy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am drowning in tears, all of that was so beautiful, and I was so excited that she got well, but I was blown away that they became a family. What he would have missed out on by keeping to his rules of no walk-ins, this story is amazing, thank you so much for sharing it.

Lu
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope we all get moments like this where we can make a small gesture, but a huge difference. It's what we're here for!!!

heyerlein
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god there where so many I expected this story to end but this... MAKE A MOVIE OUT OF THIS HOLLYWOOD I also cry now - my dog is really in worries about me xD Thank you soooo many times for sharing this story <3

JillVille Child Care
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, absolutely amazing! Thank you for bringing us all down like you, ya big bearded emotional dude!

Cat Meow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is such a beautiful story. I'm now crying, but with this ending, they're now happy tears

Santino Marazzo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love what you did for the little girl and her mother. Tears in my eyes.

Nicklas Linder
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sometimes wish I didn't have any feelings. Life would be a lot easier if I didn't have to feel all the time... But this beautiful story reminded me why feelings are awesome... Crying, laughing, loving... โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

David Boccabella
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A.R.K Act of Random Kindness - the little thing one can do that give a lifetime of smiles :)

MissAnthrop
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why i sometimes still belive in humanity and kindness.

glorcomp
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We absolutely need more people like him!!! Wonderful story, I loved it!

Amber Lettkeman
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made me cry. As someone who had a family member be really sick itโ€™s awesome to see someone take the time to make this little girl feel like she wasnโ€™t at a time she was.

Jane Rawlinson
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you I am crying as I write this what a wonderful story I really hope itโ€™s true I would love to think that magic is real xx

HeatherJ
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank goodness my office mate is out today...I have something in my eye!!!

lazy panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the actual f**k. I'm sitting at my desk crying like an idiot.

John Stevens
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm also a guy with a beard and that story made me feel all the feels

moli.2
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful story. I did't cry after reading it because I cried last night over my own problems but it was touching.

varwenea
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The damn tears just flow like a river! Amazing story-telling

Alira
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I produced more gallon of tears than the ones I already prepared for the worst ending. This is ending is 'worse'! Plus, it's basically the most beautiful meet-cute story I ever know!!

Caroline Gagne
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its all about love ...and btw being a dude with a beard dont mean anything about sensitive u are ๐Ÿ˜‹

Tina Hinger
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sitting in the dark so my son, who is lounging in my recliner/bed can't see the tears running down my cheeks, I know this won't be the last time I cry at this memory of such a big heart and kindness. I'm glad they found each other and are a happy family now and she's well again. Fate stepped in and gave them all what they needed....each other.

Derpicorn
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just... wow... I can't find the words to describe how incredible this is. ๐Ÿ˜Š I can't believe how nice he was!!! I'm just really lost for words because of how much emotion is in this! Thank you so much for helping that amazing little girl!!!

Shauna Rogers
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely the best 'happily ever after' I can imagine :) such a beautiful story!!

Yezid Puerto
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

damn...... a man in 40's in the office with a tear......... f**k........

IAmTheRealTimbo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG this is absolutely the best thing i have ever read. thank you so much.

DopethronePunkUk
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah nice dude, absolutely good on you pal, you got a heart..but you mention being big with a beard...what has that got to do with having compassion?, i'm big and have a beard and i'm the soppiest c**t going.

Debbie Detmer
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Touching story whether it's fact or fiction. This story would make for a great book or a movie.

Pete Wells
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My in laws moved to Florida from Virginia in January and bought a house on my street. It took some fixing up but they moved into the house in February. My father-in-law became sick and we went to several doctors and they gave him less than 4 months to live. I am the type that will never surrender and so is my father-in-law. After many rounds of chemotherapy he looked nearly dead but we had the test run and he was cancer free. The Dr who 5 months ago now said he wanted him to get Proton Beam Therapy from the University of Florida Proton Institute; 33 doses in total. I agreed that since I can work from anywhere we would rent an apartment in Jacksonville and I'd get him to and from his apointments. What I didn't know was that the place was full of kids from all over the world. Most had no hair and every day it ripped my heart out to see them. He finished his treatments and I've done some volunteer work for them. This picture is the wonderful people who finished the same week as he did. 33724-59ec...7-jpeg.jpg 33724-59ecb8d007bf7-jpeg.jpg

Joshua Norstein
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are stories that strike a chord. There are songs worth singing because they need be sung, and because they need be heard. There needs be no question as to the veracity of such things. The story I share here does not need to have happened in our "Real World" to be entirely the Truest of Truths. If what was illustrated below did in fact happen the way it is described, then the world already has even more reason to believe Hope is worth fighting for. If it hasn't happened yet, and it is merely an allegorical parable; a story written to dream of a better world, and in so dreaming, bring it into being, then it is still just as powerful; just as True.

Joshua Norstein
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When did we stop believing in Wonder and Miracles? The "Why" of it doesn't matter - there is no rational and good reason to stop having faith in the best of ourselves. Not sure even the "When" is relevant. But I have never stopped, and I can with full clarity make a vow: I will not cease my journey until we can recognize the moment in our past when we as a world, started believing in Magic once more. When finally my heart beats it's last, it will be with the solemn satisfaction of knowing that I helped the world remember why we dream of flying, though we have no wings to bear us upwards. #thewarforhope

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Gloria Kirkland
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW.....such a heart touching story! This photographer deserves many thanks for taking the time at the end of a long and tiring day to make a dream come true for such a sick little girl. Loved the happy ending...โค

Kawaii Arii
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before j liked it said 666 oml BTW THIS IS BEAUTIFUL IN A SPECIAL WAY THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD NEVER JIDGE ALWAYS BE KIND

Tee Peterson
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely the sweetest thing I have ever read! So much love and humanity! And a fairytale ending! Congratulations to you all!

Mer
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happy sweet tears are the best. Just ask me how I know... โ™ฅ

Dan Holman
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best kind of story. Thank you for being kind and generous. <3

electricblue
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was cute, but then I read the last frame, and my heart just exploded. I love this story

Lorena
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm crying with tears of joy right now! In the middle of my math class.

Kamila Bezdฤ›kovรก
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started crying and my boyfriend brought me breakfast. Now he things I can get emotional over a toast, thank ya! :D what a great man <3

dayna valle
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great story, great person .. a hero perhaps :) Knowing that the little girl get better made me so happy, and the fact that the mother and the photographer eventually got married and now a happy family ... best thing to end the day :)

Jeannie Carle
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK - Sitting here at the comp bawling like a baby <3 I SO hope this is a true story!

Bobbie Burke
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an adult cancer survivor, I find myself shaken with overwhelming gratitude that this little one recovered... it took a lot of my adult toolkit of emotional reserves to survive. I often wonder how it is for sick kids. I hope this is a true story, because if it isn't, I have a very stuffy nose now, for no reason at all! :)

Barbara Baldwin
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stuff like this happens thousands of times daily. It's not newsworthy, though...

Marty BlackEagle-Carl
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dammit, stop masking me cry.... just when you think it's had a great ending, it tops it with an even greater ending for the photographer....

Carol Pendrey
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahhh what a lovely story and hats off to you for doing this - and you gained a family to boot too! xxx

Terri Rowland
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No words...๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜‡โค๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’Ÿ๐Ÿ“ท

Fkgk Dmvkfk
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the world was made up of people like this not like Kim Jon un, isis, Donald trump etc. then the world would be a wonderful wonderful place.

A.A
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im a 34 year old , full beard , software engineer .. and I have tears in my eyes sitting in office . and I'm not ashamed of it

Katherine Radford
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an absolutely beautiful story, it's amazing what one moment of kindness can do to change your life.

Katherine Radford
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an absolutely beautiful story, it's amazing what one moment of kindness can do to change your life!

Sansa Blacktyde
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started to cry as soon as I started reading. So so glad it had a such a happy ending!

Cyndi Talty
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You made me cry too. I love it sooo much and wish for it to be true!!!

bujal X
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i cry but then reading all the comments made me laughing.now im crying and laughing and colleagues are very concern at the moment.

Farah Khalid
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And i am crying like a baby panda... love exists ! And it does miracles too .. fairytales

Marc Mertens
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so great I might just work overtime the whole week, and I'm just an IT guy.

Diane Romero
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are a righteous dude getting right with God! Good for you!

Mr.Fly
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say truth is stranger than fiction. But little did I know that truth is way more awesome than fiction. <3 (i just finished an anime and after this, my feels are all over the place)

Lira Mai
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i was crying while reading this.i am so glad that I read this.

luna
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is sooo sweet seriously he deserves an award or something because this is so kindhearted and generous

Bob 2.0
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, I'm confused: in the last panel, is he saying that he married the mom, or am I not interpreting it well?

lala la
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Touching story, but I'm curious why the person who illustrated this left out the part where he's covered in tattoos and drew him without them

Nupur Mishra
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ i wish i could see the pics

Lady Lazarus
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I definitely want to see the pictures too. It's hard to type when you are bawling your eyes out.

HauntedForests
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the most heartwarming thing I've read in a very long time. My faith and hope for humanity is officially restored

Draco Malfoy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they did marry if he's referring to the girl as he step-daughter...

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just a thought !
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I definitely want to see them ! And I love how this spreads so much positivity in us , even if the story is fake or true

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Wyndmere
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She got a dream photo shoot, her special unicorn pict, a new lease on life, a happy mom, a happy family, and a dad... all because mom helped her follow her dream. Thanks for being the kind of people that make dreams and fairy tales into real-life happy endings - for all 3 of you. Bored pandas everywhere are smiling through our tears.

Becca
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how this is a comic instead of just telling the story! So sweet!

M O'Connell
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just over a month ago, I lost my father to cancer. It was entirely unexpected and came on very quickly. Only 10 days after finding out about it, he was gone. I understand how unfairly short life can be sometimes, and how hard that fact is on everyone. I am one of those people who would put anything insignificant (or significant) on hold to do anything that I could to help. The photographer, real or fictional, is a good human being. Now I'm standing here crying at my desk...

Alusair Alustriel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*sobs* What a wonderful story! Faith in humanity restored! His attitude and the fact she got better are one of the best things today :) *still sobs*

Helen Burgess
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"bartender asked me if i'm okay... now we're both crying." love it. me, too... ninjas cutting onions in here. damn it.

Silent Skeleton
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is incredibly adorable, and I'm so glad this sweetheart got better :o)

Rebekah
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a fabulous story with a fabulous ending. Humanity wins!

Fbomb
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dammit, it got really dusty in here suddenly. Stories like this give me hope. I know there are tons of stories like this out there. Why does mainstream media insist on only reporting the bad? It's like they're trying their best to ruin the world and making sure we'll all fighting against each other.

christina murray
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

goddammit i was tearing up so quickly..this might be fake, the internet has made me very cynical but like that comment said, i want it to be true the most

Kevin Camp
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I call these Therapy Shoots. They true power of the portrait photographer is to show Someone that they are in fact Someone. Not only is is powerful for the person being photographed, but also for me as a photographer.

Sasy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am drowning in tears, all of that was so beautiful, and I was so excited that she got well, but I was blown away that they became a family. What he would have missed out on by keeping to his rules of no walk-ins, this story is amazing, thank you so much for sharing it.

Lu
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope we all get moments like this where we can make a small gesture, but a huge difference. It's what we're here for!!!

heyerlein
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god there where so many I expected this story to end but this... MAKE A MOVIE OUT OF THIS HOLLYWOOD I also cry now - my dog is really in worries about me xD Thank you soooo many times for sharing this story <3

JillVille Child Care
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, absolutely amazing! Thank you for bringing us all down like you, ya big bearded emotional dude!

Cat Meow
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is such a beautiful story. I'm now crying, but with this ending, they're now happy tears

Santino Marazzo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love what you did for the little girl and her mother. Tears in my eyes.

Nicklas Linder
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sometimes wish I didn't have any feelings. Life would be a lot easier if I didn't have to feel all the time... But this beautiful story reminded me why feelings are awesome... Crying, laughing, loving... โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

David Boccabella
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A.R.K Act of Random Kindness - the little thing one can do that give a lifetime of smiles :)

MissAnthrop
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why i sometimes still belive in humanity and kindness.

glorcomp
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We absolutely need more people like him!!! Wonderful story, I loved it!

Amber Lettkeman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made me cry. As someone who had a family member be really sick itโ€™s awesome to see someone take the time to make this little girl feel like she wasnโ€™t at a time she was.

Jane Rawlinson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you I am crying as I write this what a wonderful story I really hope itโ€™s true I would love to think that magic is real xx

HeatherJ
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank goodness my office mate is out today...I have something in my eye!!!

lazy panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the actual f**k. I'm sitting at my desk crying like an idiot.

John Stevens
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm also a guy with a beard and that story made me feel all the feels

moli.2
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful story. I did't cry after reading it because I cried last night over my own problems but it was touching.

varwenea
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The damn tears just flow like a river! Amazing story-telling

Alira
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I produced more gallon of tears than the ones I already prepared for the worst ending. This is ending is 'worse'! Plus, it's basically the most beautiful meet-cute story I ever know!!

Caroline Gagne
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its all about love ...and btw being a dude with a beard dont mean anything about sensitive u are ๐Ÿ˜‹

Tina Hinger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sitting in the dark so my son, who is lounging in my recliner/bed can't see the tears running down my cheeks, I know this won't be the last time I cry at this memory of such a big heart and kindness. I'm glad they found each other and are a happy family now and she's well again. Fate stepped in and gave them all what they needed....each other.

Derpicorn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just... wow... I can't find the words to describe how incredible this is. ๐Ÿ˜Š I can't believe how nice he was!!! I'm just really lost for words because of how much emotion is in this! Thank you so much for helping that amazing little girl!!!

Shauna Rogers
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely the best 'happily ever after' I can imagine :) such a beautiful story!!

Yezid Puerto
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

damn...... a man in 40's in the office with a tear......... f**k........

IAmTheRealTimbo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG this is absolutely the best thing i have ever read. thank you so much.

DopethronePunkUk
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah nice dude, absolutely good on you pal, you got a heart..but you mention being big with a beard...what has that got to do with having compassion?, i'm big and have a beard and i'm the soppiest c**t going.

Debbie Detmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Touching story whether it's fact or fiction. This story would make for a great book or a movie.

Pete Wells
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My in laws moved to Florida from Virginia in January and bought a house on my street. It took some fixing up but they moved into the house in February. My father-in-law became sick and we went to several doctors and they gave him less than 4 months to live. I am the type that will never surrender and so is my father-in-law. After many rounds of chemotherapy he looked nearly dead but we had the test run and he was cancer free. The Dr who 5 months ago now said he wanted him to get Proton Beam Therapy from the University of Florida Proton Institute; 33 doses in total. I agreed that since I can work from anywhere we would rent an apartment in Jacksonville and I'd get him to and from his apointments. What I didn't know was that the place was full of kids from all over the world. Most had no hair and every day it ripped my heart out to see them. He finished his treatments and I've done some volunteer work for them. This picture is the wonderful people who finished the same week as he did. 33724-59ec...7-jpeg.jpg 33724-59ecb8d007bf7-jpeg.jpg

Joshua Norstein
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are stories that strike a chord. There are songs worth singing because they need be sung, and because they need be heard. There needs be no question as to the veracity of such things. The story I share here does not need to have happened in our "Real World" to be entirely the Truest of Truths. If what was illustrated below did in fact happen the way it is described, then the world already has even more reason to believe Hope is worth fighting for. If it hasn't happened yet, and it is merely an allegorical parable; a story written to dream of a better world, and in so dreaming, bring it into being, then it is still just as powerful; just as True.

Joshua Norstein
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When did we stop believing in Wonder and Miracles? The "Why" of it doesn't matter - there is no rational and good reason to stop having faith in the best of ourselves. Not sure even the "When" is relevant. But I have never stopped, and I can with full clarity make a vow: I will not cease my journey until we can recognize the moment in our past when we as a world, started believing in Magic once more. When finally my heart beats it's last, it will be with the solemn satisfaction of knowing that I helped the world remember why we dream of flying, though we have no wings to bear us upwards. #thewarforhope

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Gloria Kirkland
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW.....such a heart touching story! This photographer deserves many thanks for taking the time at the end of a long and tiring day to make a dream come true for such a sick little girl. Loved the happy ending...โค

Kawaii Arii
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before j liked it said 666 oml BTW THIS IS BEAUTIFUL IN A SPECIAL WAY THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD NEVER JIDGE ALWAYS BE KIND

Tee Peterson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely the sweetest thing I have ever read! So much love and humanity! And a fairytale ending! Congratulations to you all!

Mer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happy sweet tears are the best. Just ask me how I know... โ™ฅ

Dan Holman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best kind of story. Thank you for being kind and generous. <3

electricblue
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was cute, but then I read the last frame, and my heart just exploded. I love this story

Lorena
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm crying with tears of joy right now! In the middle of my math class.

Kamila Bezdฤ›kovรก
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started crying and my boyfriend brought me breakfast. Now he things I can get emotional over a toast, thank ya! :D what a great man <3

dayna valle
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great story, great person .. a hero perhaps :) Knowing that the little girl get better made me so happy, and the fact that the mother and the photographer eventually got married and now a happy family ... best thing to end the day :)

Jeannie Carle
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK - Sitting here at the comp bawling like a baby <3 I SO hope this is a true story!

Bobbie Burke
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an adult cancer survivor, I find myself shaken with overwhelming gratitude that this little one recovered... it took a lot of my adult toolkit of emotional reserves to survive. I often wonder how it is for sick kids. I hope this is a true story, because if it isn't, I have a very stuffy nose now, for no reason at all! :)

Barbara Baldwin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stuff like this happens thousands of times daily. It's not newsworthy, though...

Marty BlackEagle-Carl
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dammit, stop masking me cry.... just when you think it's had a great ending, it tops it with an even greater ending for the photographer....

Carol Pendrey
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahhh what a lovely story and hats off to you for doing this - and you gained a family to boot too! xxx

Terri Rowland
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No words...๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜‡โค๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’Ÿ๐Ÿ“ท

Fkgk Dmvkfk
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the world was made up of people like this not like Kim Jon un, isis, Donald trump etc. then the world would be a wonderful wonderful place.

A.A
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im a 34 year old , full beard , software engineer .. and I have tears in my eyes sitting in office . and I'm not ashamed of it

Katherine Radford
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an absolutely beautiful story, it's amazing what one moment of kindness can do to change your life.

Katherine Radford
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an absolutely beautiful story, it's amazing what one moment of kindness can do to change your life!

Sansa Blacktyde
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started to cry as soon as I started reading. So so glad it had a such a happy ending!

Cyndi Talty
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You made me cry too. I love it sooo much and wish for it to be true!!!

bujal X
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i cry but then reading all the comments made me laughing.now im crying and laughing and colleagues are very concern at the moment.

Farah Khalid
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And i am crying like a baby panda... love exists ! And it does miracles too .. fairytales

Marc Mertens
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so great I might just work overtime the whole week, and I'm just an IT guy.

Diane Romero
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are a righteous dude getting right with God! Good for you!

Mr.Fly
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say truth is stranger than fiction. But little did I know that truth is way more awesome than fiction. <3 (i just finished an anime and after this, my feels are all over the place)

Lira Mai
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i was crying while reading this.i am so glad that I read this.

luna
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is sooo sweet seriously he deserves an award or something because this is so kindhearted and generous

Bob 2.0
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, I'm confused: in the last panel, is he saying that he married the mom, or am I not interpreting it well?

lala la
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Touching story, but I'm curious why the person who illustrated this left out the part where he's covered in tattoos and drew him without them

Nupur Mishra
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ i wish i could see the pics

Lady Lazarus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I definitely want to see the pictures too. It's hard to type when you are bawling your eyes out.

HauntedForests
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the most heartwarming thing I've read in a very long time. My faith and hope for humanity is officially restored

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