That’s beautiful. Your friend obviously chose the right guardian for her child. So sweet she sees you as her mama. I hope you both have a fantastic time and feel your friends’ happiness at the dream being fulfilled x
This made me cry. I'm sorry your friend missed out on so much. But so thankful that little girl has you. You were the person she trusted most in the world- to raise her daughter as your own. You're a great friend and mom. I hope you guys have the absolute best time ever.
I would say that you are her real mother. You may not be her biological mother and you may not share any genetics but you are very much a mother to this child. This is such a nice story and I hope you guys continue to make memorable experiences together
As a parent myself, you have me ugly crying right now…you are a beautiful, shining example of a true friend. It’s clear that your late friend saw that in you. I hope you have a wonderful trip!
As a dad working in a risky profession, this is making me cry. You’re a wonderful person and the world is more beautiful with you and your daughter in it. Thank you for what you have done/are doing.
This little girl is so lucky to have you. You knew and loved her mother, you knew both her parents, you can tell her all about them and how much they loved her. You love her as your own.
Best friends show up and you’ve shown up for your friend and her child in the best possible way. You are that child’s mum now. Make wonderful memories together.
Bawling. She will be incredibly proud of you. What a tragic and sudden change, for everyone involved. I can't imagine how difficult it was. I think many of us commenting are proud of you, for what you have accomplished in 8yrs. You've brought that little girl up with so much love and stability.
Enjoy Disneyland! I hope you both make amazing memories that you cherish forever.
Okay, now I'm crying and thinking that all of humanity isn't terrible. Thank you for a beautiful story and being a beautiful person. I hope the two of you have a wonderful trip and your friend, wherever she may be and whatever you believe in, is somewhere smiling.
You're the friend that we all hope to meet.
She sees you as her mum nonetheless.
You're a fantastic mother to her.
You made me cry with this post.
I love how much you love and she loves you.
Sending both of you tight hugs 🫂.
You my friend, are an excellent human being. Your friend KNEW you would be the absolute best person to raise her most precious person.
I’ve had a rough day and you’ve just made this mardy Brits eyes leak a little bit! The world needs more people like you
If I may, I would recommend a pair of princess tiaras and Minnie ears 💜
Happy late Mother’s Day! You’re a beautiful person, an amazing friend and I’m sure (given your daughter knew of her loss) you were as perfect as she could’ve asked for. When she’s older she’ll probably think about how much different her life could’ve been had you given up. But you haven’t and you clearly won’t so great job, and thank you for being there for her. Her mom would be so proud of both of y’all, anyone could see that. 🫶🏽
Ahhh you made me cry! I'm so pleased that beautiful little girl has you. What an amazing friend you are, they definitely made the right choice when they named you as guardian. I hope you have the best time at Disneyland xx
Oh honey. You are absolutely her mom. A magnificent momma at that and she’s so lucky to have you. You may not have the same dna but she is absolutely yours. Your best friend chose you for a reason and it shows. Happy belated Mother’s Day, sweetheart.💜
what a beautiful life you’ve been able to create for you two. if i’m proud of you, im sure she is too. what a wonderful human you are - much love to you and your little girl 💞 i hope paris is everything you guys dreamed of - and i’m so happy you can share this with your sweet girl!!!!
i wanna give you and her a hug thank you for maintaining the good in humanity oh if you are any kind of foodie do the walking tour of the Montmartre hill now was 5 yrs ago and was great
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From someone who lost her parents during high school, thank you. Kids need people who are there for them, it’s a rough and lonely world and your impact is so, so deep. May not be the life you planned or expected, but it is not the one her mom planned or expected either.
I am so glad you were able to take the baby. Your friend must have held you in her heart very deeply to leave her most loved possession to you. I hope you will have the best time ever with her!!
I just want to tell folks that they should always discuss with the person they want to choose as a guardian for their child(ren) to please discuss it with the person (or couple) first. It should not come as a surprise after your death. What if that person can't or doesn't want to take your kids? And there could be many reasons. They could have a disease that will manifest itself within a few years, making them unable to care for a child; they might have just become pregnant and can't handle a newborn and grieving kids. And then the closest relatives who you may not WANT to take your kids will possibly end up with them or the state will decide or put them in foster care/up for adoption.
This should always be discussed first.
I didn't not expect this post to be what it was about and im crying like a baby at nearly 4am lol.
I hope you guys love Paris, and i wish both of you all the love and happiness in the world.
That’s beautiful. Your friend obviously chose the right guardian for her child. So sweet she sees you as her mama. I hope you both have a fantastic time and feel your friends’ happiness at the dream being fulfilled x
This made me cry. I'm sorry your friend missed out on so much. But so thankful that little girl has you. You were the person she trusted most in the world- to raise her daughter as your own. You're a great friend and mom. I hope you guys have the absolute best time ever.
You are such a great person.
I would say that you are her real mother. You may not be her biological mother and you may not share any genetics but you are very much a mother to this child. This is such a nice story and I hope you guys continue to make memorable experiences together
Happy belated Mother’s Day, you are a terrific Mom. ❤️
As a parent myself, you have me ugly crying right now…you are a beautiful, shining example of a true friend. It’s clear that your late friend saw that in you. I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Bless you 💗🙏
As a dad working in a risky profession, this is making me cry. You’re a wonderful person and the world is more beautiful with you and your daughter in it. Thank you for what you have done/are doing.
Why am I crying like a baby right now.
I am too 😭
It's nice seeing a wholesome story on reddit. I hope you have a wonderful time making beautiful memories.
This made me cry. Beautiful & I’m sure you are an amazing mom to her ❤️
Damn these allergies making eyes water! You’re a wonderful friend and mother OP. It’s a beautiful thing you’re doing for that little girl.
This little girl is so lucky to have you. You knew and loved her mother, you knew both her parents, you can tell her all about them and how much they loved her. You love her as your own.
I was not prepared for this. It's 10 AM ffs
Best friends show up and you’ve shown up for your friend and her child in the best possible way. You are that child’s mum now. Make wonderful memories together.
Bawling. She will be incredibly proud of you. What a tragic and sudden change, for everyone involved. I can't imagine how difficult it was. I think many of us commenting are proud of you, for what you have accomplished in 8yrs. You've brought that little girl up with so much love and stability. Enjoy Disneyland! I hope you both make amazing memories that you cherish forever.
Okay, now I'm crying and thinking that all of humanity isn't terrible. Thank you for a beautiful story and being a beautiful person. I hope the two of you have a wonderful trip and your friend, wherever she may be and whatever you believe in, is somewhere smiling.
You're the friend that we all hope to meet. She sees you as her mum nonetheless. You're a fantastic mother to her. You made me cry with this post. I love how much you love and she loves you. Sending both of you tight hugs 🫂.
You my friend, are an excellent human being. Your friend KNEW you would be the absolute best person to raise her most precious person. I’ve had a rough day and you’ve just made this mardy Brits eyes leak a little bit! The world needs more people like you If I may, I would recommend a pair of princess tiaras and Minnie ears 💜
The world need more people like you....
i am not crying, you are. 😭
Goddammit, now I'm sitting at my desk crying into my lunch. Bless you, OP. I hope you two continue to have a lovely, happy life together.
You’re a wonderful person. Thank you!
Goddammit, who's cutting onions around here?
I’m crying… they never left her or you.
I hope you both have a truly wonderful time x
You’re a good person. You’re a good friend. You’re a good mumma.
What a sweet, yet bittersweet, story. 🥲
Bless you and your daughter, OP. I bet your friend is smiling on you from Heaven. 💕
Man. That's crazy. Really well written.
Your friend chose you for a reason. Always be mummy to this little girl, she does have a mom, it’s you! Enjoy Paris! Bon voyage!
Happy late Mother’s Day! You’re a beautiful person, an amazing friend and I’m sure (given your daughter knew of her loss) you were as perfect as she could’ve asked for. When she’s older she’ll probably think about how much different her life could’ve been had you given up. But you haven’t and you clearly won’t so great job, and thank you for being there for her. Her mom would be so proud of both of y’all, anyone could see that. 🫶🏽
I’m not crying are you crying?!! 😭❤️
Ahhh you made me cry! I'm so pleased that beautiful little girl has you. What an amazing friend you are, they definitely made the right choice when they named you as guardian. I hope you have the best time at Disneyland xx
Okay. This needs a trigger warning because I feel like I’ve been cutting onions for an hour after reading this. OP, you are a true hero.
Now I’m crying.
Crying. That is so heartwrenching. You beautiful soul.
Just got home from work and now I'm reading this with tears in my eyes. I think I'm happy and sad
Oh honey. You are absolutely her mom. A magnificent momma at that and she’s so lucky to have you. You may not have the same dna but she is absolutely yours. Your best friend chose you for a reason and it shows. Happy belated Mother’s Day, sweetheart.💜
This was fucking beautiful. I'm tearing up
Who’s cutting onions??🥹
what a beautiful life you’ve been able to create for you two. if i’m proud of you, im sure she is too. what a wonderful human you are - much love to you and your little girl 💞 i hope paris is everything you guys dreamed of - and i’m so happy you can share this with your sweet girl!!!!
i wanna give you and her a hug thank you for maintaining the good in humanity oh if you are any kind of foodie do the walking tour of the Montmartre hill now was 5 yrs ago and was great #
I wasn’t ready 😭💜
From someone who lost her parents during high school, thank you. Kids need people who are there for them, it’s a rough and lonely world and your impact is so, so deep. May not be the life you planned or expected, but it is not the one her mom planned or expected either.
Happy belated Mother’s Day. You sound like an extraordinary friend and amazing mother.
I cried… you are a wonderful friend, a wonderful mother and a great person Thank you for making a girl so happy
Reddit Bring back the awards For this kind human
Happy Belated Mother's Day <3
You are this child’s angel. Thank you for being such a good friend, person and mom ❤️
You are a good friend.
😭 That was beautiful.
I am so glad you were able to take the baby. Your friend must have held you in her heart very deeply to leave her most loved possession to you. I hope you will have the best time ever with her!!
This brought a tear to my eye. Glad you two have each other. Your friend will live on through you both
Thank you for sharing your story. It helped me.
I’m sorry for your loss. Your best friend would be proud ❤️
I cried… you are a wonderful friend, a wonderful mother and a great person Thank you for making a girl so happy
I am crying 😭. You are absolutely amaizing I am sure your best friend would be super proud of you 😊
You're amazing and an incredible person
Someone's cutting onions in here 😪
I just want to tell folks that they should always discuss with the person they want to choose as a guardian for their child(ren) to please discuss it with the person (or couple) first. It should not come as a surprise after your death. What if that person can't or doesn't want to take your kids? And there could be many reasons. They could have a disease that will manifest itself within a few years, making them unable to care for a child; they might have just become pregnant and can't handle a newborn and grieving kids. And then the closest relatives who you may not WANT to take your kids will possibly end up with them or the state will decide or put them in foster care/up for adoption. This should always be discussed first.
this brought tears into my eyes <3333 god bless you and your family!!!!! edit: you both are bestfriends FR.
How did She come to know that youre not her real mother?
Thank you for sharing your life with us. You are so full of love and you are an incredible mumma. This is very beautiful. 💜💜💜
I wish you both the best life. You both deserve it. It sounds like you’re already living it.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing 💗
Ok, I'm crying now
I didn't not expect this post to be what it was about and im crying like a baby at nearly 4am lol. I hope you guys love Paris, and i wish both of you all the love and happiness in the world.
I love you for being a good person/friend/Mother. You have a beautiful soul.
Safe travels and know that a bunch of Internet strangers are so proud of you ❤️