my dad passed away nine years ago...

@juliejwilliams

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Why it worked

The video taps into universal themes of grief, childhood innocence, and the enduring love between family members. The unexpected and heartwarming statement from the child provides a poignant and relatable moment that resonates with viewers experiencing loss.

Summary

A woman shares a touching moment where her 3-year-old daughter talks about her deceased grandfather. The child expresses a desire to go to heaven to see her grandpa, and the woman finds it both cute and comforting.

Structure

1Introduction of the topic: father's passing and child's comment
2Child's innocent wish to go to heaven
3Woman's reaction and affirmation
4Child's desire to see grandpa in heaven
5Woman's emotional response

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my dad passed away nine years ago... this is what my 3 year old said today

Transcript

butterfly wings butterfly wings sure that'd be cute so we can go up in heaven up in heaven so we can go up in heaven to do what? up in heaven grandpa will love to see you okay cool