Grieving Little Boy Packs a Bag to Visit Dad in Heaven — Mom Opens It

A boy and his mom have been grieving their deceased dad and husband for two years; his son is willing to do the impossible just to hug his father one more time.

A mother, Ashley Irwin, had to endure the sudden death of her husband, Joseph Tyler Godwin. The death took a toll on her son Wyatt, who was prepared to do anything to see his father again.

Joseph died unexpectedly on May 16, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the young age of 35. He left behind his wife and three children, Kaleb, Paisley, and Wyatt Godwin.

And So the Adventure Begins...

The little boy, Wyatt, has been resourceful and almost artistic in his grieving process. In 2022, he made not only his mom but her followers on TikTok emotional in his attempt to reconnect with his late father.

Ashley took to TikTok to reveal what she discovered about her son that day. Holding her son's superhero bag on her lap, Ashley told her audience that right before bedtime, Wyatt asked her to leave the bag out for a mysterious trip he was going on the next day.

She asked Wyatt where he was off to, to which the boy replied that he was going to heaven, implying he wanted to visit his late dad.

Just a Quick Peek

Her little boy asked her not to look in his bag, but she did so anyway, with her fellow TikTok users watching. The teary mother facetiously said:

“Hopefully, he’ll forgive me.”

She pulled out a superhero costume, followed by a whistle, baseball gloves, a ball, and nerfs. These objects pulled at her heartstrings, but she broke down when she saw the remaining items.

Cries of Remembrance

Ashley pulled out one of Wyatt's tiny shoes with the cologne bottle of her late spouse tucked inside it -- just like Joseph would pack it for his trips or travels. She put the cologne to her nose, taking in the scent of the man she loved dearly.

Ashley also held up her late husband's wallet he owned before she got him a new one, which was also in the bag, complete with several nostalgic family photos. At this point, Ashley couldn't hold back her emotions, and she took a break from the camera. When she returned, she explained the significance of the wallet and shed tears as she held up the wallet to reveal the photos that were inside.

She then went on to tell a captivating story of how her husband and son used to bring her flowers back after they went on trips together. The mother affirmed:

"And, I promise you tomorrow, he'll do the same."

The clip went utterly viral, attracting netizens from all over the web. So far, it has gathered over 723,000 likes and 11,000 comments.

Hugs from around the Net

A seeming majority of these comments were individuals expressing how emotional the clip made them feel, and a lot of individuals revealed that it brought them to tears. One stated:

"I cried with you the whole video, if I could give you the biggest hug I would. I’m praying for you and your son. 🤍 [sic]"

A significant number of TikTok users also sent their condolences and commented on what a wonderful mother Ashley is.

Did He Pull Through?

Once again, the comment section was full of love and support, with one person asking if Wyatt did end up bringing her flowers and another emphasizing that she deserved those flowers, and praised her for raising a great boy.

Comment on a TikTok post by Ashley Irwin | Source: Tiktok.com/just_your_average_mom

A Shocking Reply

Like Wyatt, Alejandro Garcia-Herreros also thought of a unique way to connect with his late father. He places letters he writes for his father inside helium balloons twice a year. Once released, he believes they find their way to heaven and his dad. Miraculously, after one year and at 7 years old, he received a response.

In another part of Georgia, where Alejandro resides, Suzanne Edwards' husband brought a blue balloon into the house. This contained Alejandro's letter and Suzanne was touched by what she read.

She shared a response via Facebook, hoping the family would see it and let the little boy know that his dad was happy and would always love him. Alejandro eventually found out about the post, believing God spoke through Suzanne.

Whether you believe in heaven or not, these two boys' determination to connect with their late dads shows just how strong and forever-binding the bond between father and son is.

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