A young woman named Nelly has shared photos of her emotional tribute to her late father, capturing hearts across the countryAfter his passing, the KCA graduate honoured his memory by bringing her graduation degree to his gravesideHer touching gesture, shared on social media, reminds us all of the lasting power of love and remembranceNairobi — A young woman has moved hearts across the country after honouring her late father in the most poignant way she knew how: by bringing her degree home to him.
Nelly’s father died before her graduation. Photos: Fairy Triza.
Source: TikTokFor Nelly, graduation was supposed to be their shared moment: a portrait of father and daughter, her draped in a gown, him beaming with pride.
Nelly’s father died before graduationLife, however, took a painful turn. Her father passed away before he could witness the milestone he had prayed and worked for, leaving her to carry both her dreams and his hopes on her shoulders.
This week, the KCA University graduate stood at his graveside in her full graduation attire, clutching her certificate, fulfilling the promise she had made.
The photos she shared show her standing beside the fresh flowers on his resting place: a moment both triumphant and deeply emotional.
“My dad once said, ‘Mummy, make me proud.’ I decided to do just that,” she wrote. Nelly gives father “flowers”Nelly spoke tenderly of the man who shaped her life, indicating that she believed in her, offered support, protected her happiness, and loved her with a gentleness she will never forget.
Given that she still wanted that portrait with him, she took it to the one place she knew he would still be watching over her.
“To the man who was so proud of me, this one is for you,” she wrote. “You deserve more flowers. Rest well, Papa.”According to her, she took the degree home and gave her flowers exactly where they are deserved: to her deceased father.
Social media reactionsHer post struck a chord with many who understand the ache of celebrating a major achievement without a parent by their side.
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“Honestly this has melted my heart. I’m surely tearing 😭. It’s so hard to bear. Congratulations baby gal. Dad is so proud of you wherever he is 🙏”Lina BM
“Congratulations girl❤️👏👏. I’m sure he is proud of you up there. Got my master’s and dedicated it to mine up there, even in death, they remain our super heroes. Hugs.”Nyaga-Ann Naturepath
“Congratulations, my girl. He is proud and keep going because his bloodline is blessed through you. He raised a warrior.”In her quiet act of remembrance, Nelly turned her grief into gratitude and reminded the world that love, once planted, lives far beyond goodbye.
Nelly praised her father for shaping her life and believing in her. Photo: Fairy Triza.
Source: TikTokKakamega student finally graduatesIn an unrelated story, Felix Kitisha sent a desperate message to a social media stranger a few years ago saying his house had been locked and he couldn’t afford the rent.
What began as a cry for help turned into a powerful wave of kindness as the stranger mobilised other well-wishers who refused to let him fall.
Felix finally graduated, his journey from hopelessness to triumph a reminder that one act of compassion can completely rewrite a destiny.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
