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My son bought me shoes

73 replies

IHateMushroomsStill · 15/08/2019 22:17

Just that.
He’s 18 & working full time on a good salary for his age.
I’m a cleaner. In the terrible weather this week my shoes have hole.
He’s just sent a link for new shoes to be delivered tomorrow.
I cried

OP posts:
CookieDoughKid · 15/08/2019 22:20

You must feel very proud.

RubberDuckyGirl · 15/08/2019 22:20

Awww, that is lovely. You have obviously raised a loving, considerate young man who loves you very much. How lovely 😊

sheshootssheimplores · 15/08/2019 22:21

Gorgeous boy ❤️

Ineedaweeinpeace · 15/08/2019 22:21

And now I’m crying

Sparklyring · 15/08/2019 22:21

He sounds so lovely. You've obviously done a good job raising him.

BigBairyHollocks · 15/08/2019 22:21

Aww that’s so lovely💕

Stravapalava · 15/08/2019 22:22

Bless him, what a credit to you OP.

LaBelleSauvage123 · 15/08/2019 22:22

That is really lovely. How thoughtful of him.

Tootytata · 15/08/2019 22:22

That's very sweet of him Smile we should all look after our parents like they looked after us when we were younger.

guiltynetter · 15/08/2019 22:22

that is so lovely. I would cry too!

Gigia · 15/08/2019 22:23

Aw that's so nice, what a lovely ds you have.

twoheaped · 15/08/2019 22:23

Aww, how nice is that?!

LOliver123 · 15/08/2019 22:23

Aw that is lovely! What a great son you have 💙

Supergrassyknoll · 15/08/2019 22:23

That's blooming lovely, I hope my son grows up to be as kind and considerate as your lovely lad xx

Horsemad · 15/08/2019 22:23

That is lovely to read. 🙂

TooMuchEyeliner · 15/08/2019 22:24

What a lovely thing to do for you. He sounds like such a thoughtful young man Smile

Bloodybanana · 15/08/2019 22:24

Aw that's so sweet

Justmuddlingalong · 15/08/2019 22:24

The lovely child you've raised has obviously grown into a thoughtful, loving young man. What a lovely post.

Fifteenthnamechange · 15/08/2019 22:24

This is amazing! So lovely to hear stories of children doing well

Panticles · 15/08/2019 22:25

I am proud of lots of 18 year olds and the A levels they have achieved but this makes me prouder.

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IHateMushroomsStill · 15/08/2019 22:29

I’m so incredibly proud of him.
He has conquered so many adversities & together so many obstacles.
My love is just overwhelming 💞

OP posts:
elasticfantastic · 15/08/2019 22:29

What a fabulous young man you've raised xx

Rystall · 15/08/2019 22:30

Such a good boy 😍

Well done OP. You’re very clearly a wonderful mother.

What a lovely, unexpected post.

CynthiaRothrock · 15/08/2019 22:30

You have a son to be proud of!

ineedaholidaynow · 15/08/2019 22:31

What a lovely young man