When Janet lost her cherished husband of 25 years, Thomas, her entire world fell apart. Brad and Eric, her two sons, observed their mother’s difficulties in coping with her loss. They devised a plan to surprise their mother with a house renovation and a dream vacation in order to aid in her recovery.
Janet received a plane ticket from her boys to return to the location of her first encounter with Thomas. After being moved by the act of kindness, Janet left on her trip without realizing the surprise she would find upon her return. As she surveyed the city and reflected on her time spent with Thomas, her sons diligently
Brad and Eric watched their father begin renovating their home before his untimely death. To pay tribute to him and complete the incomplete work, the brothers completed the renovation by themselves. They purchased new living room furniture, painted the house, and made the kitchen seem better.
Janet was so shocked when she arrived home that she was speechless. As she entered her recently renovated home, she broke down in tears. When Janet noticed the shift, she was in disbelief. Her boys then led her to her bedroom, where they displayed a lovely wall of family photos that they had created.
The gesture of kindness impacted Janet, and she was so grateful. As she embraced her children, tears streaming down her cheeks, she realized that this surprise was exactly what she needed to begin healing. She was reminded that her boys were always there for her by the renovation project and the well-chosen family photo display.
Janet informed them about her trip and the memories that returned to her as they sat together in their new house. Her boys listened intently and were happy to see their mother smiling once more. After the surprise, they grew closer and understood that their father would continue to live on in their family’s love and support for one another.