Since the age of 16, Bailey Sellers received flowers and notes from her deceased father on her birthday.
William Sellers was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, at the age of 56, a month before he died, he arranged flowers to be delivered on her birthday every year until she turned 21. Having a strong attachment to his daughter, he wanted his daughter to know that he will always there for her.
This year, Bailey received her final card.
“My dad passed away when I was 16 from cancer and before he died he prepaid 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.” — Bailey Sellers (@SellersBailey)
“Bailey, this is my last love letter to you until we meet again. I do not want you to shed another tear for me my baby girl for I am in a better place. You are and always will be the most precious jewel I was given. It is your 21st birthday and I want you to always respect your momma and yourself. Be happy and live life to the fullest. I will still be with you through every milestone, just look around and there I’ll be,” the letter read.
“My dad passed away when I was 16 from cancer and before he died he pre-payed 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,” Baily posted on Twitter on Friday.
The tweet went viral and was retweeted 352,000 times and liked 1,438,630 times by early Monday.
Kristy Sellers, Bailey’s mother, came up with the idea with her husband on the couch, a month before he passed away.
The East Tennessee State University student told ABC News: “she was so happy reading that message.”