There are many types of parents worldwide, yet all have a unique way of showing their children they care. Even when faced with challenging circumstances, parents often go the extra mile for the sake of their children.
When a single dad discovered his daughter’s school was hosting a mother-and-daughter event in time for Mother’s Day, he knew he needed to do something. He didn’t want his daughter, Cream, to feel left out and was more than willing to step up as her mother, the same way he’s done through the years.
A Dad’s Love for His Daughter is Endless
When the girl looked up from the ground, she was surprised to see her dad seated before her, dressed in a plaid dress. She hugged him tightly and tried to stop tears from streaming down her face.
After their sweet embrace, the girl continued to kneel while her dad fixed her hair. The touching reaction went viral online, showing genuine love between a father and daughter.
Since being posted on TikTok, it’s garnered over 390,000 views and thousands of likes and shares. People lauded the girl’s adorable reaction to her dad and the dad’s thoughtful efforts.The proud dad posted the video on social media, saying: “Mom, I can be you.” Cream didn’t have a mother figure, but it didn’t matter to her because her dad was all that and more.
Mr. Lookphonbodee never wants her daughter to feel inferior. Each time the school organizes events involving students’ moms, he always shows up to remind her daughter that she isn’t alone. He said:
“Personally, I’m not ashamed because I love my child. And we do fun activities together as usual.”
The Proud Daughter Reacted Sweetly Towards Her Dad
After the ordeal went viral, Cream also gushed about her dad’s effort. She expressed her love and appreciation, saying nothing was lacking in her life because she had him.
Cream described her dad’s Mother’s Day outfit as “cute” and “beautiful.” She couldn’t help but smile each time she remembered what he did for her.
Cream’s dad, Mr. Lookphonbodee, is her school’s physical education and health education teacher. He is lovingly known as “Teacher Joe” to his students.
Mr. Lookphonbodee adopted Cream as a single parent and has affectionately raised her in a good environment. They travel to Ban Noen Kroi School in the Kamphaeng Phet province in Thailand, where they both spend the day as student and teacher, respectively.
People on the internet shared their thoughts about the story, commending the dad for his heartwarming parenting. “This is probably the sweetest thing I have watched for a long time,” one user wrote. “Wishing father and daughter all the best in their lives.”
“Love is not gender-based. A touching story and a courageous man who raised a daughter as a single parent,” another added.
“Incomplete that is actually complete,” one internet user said. Many saluted Mr. Lookphonbodee for his courage and for changing his daughter’s life, calling him a “hero.”
It’s not easy being a single parent, nor is it easy growing up in an incomplete family. However, for Cream and her dad, they’ve worked hard to make things work, that even where there is something lacking, it doesn’t feel that way. To them, their love for one another is enough.