Old Lonely Lady Receives Deliveries from Unknown Person Every Day, the Last Was a New Home – Story of the Day

A poor old lonely woman named Emma started receiving deliveries every day from an unknown source. She and her late husband never had children together, so she could not tell where these deliveries came from.

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When Emma Richards’ husband died seven years ago, she was devastated. She now had to live out the rest of her life alone, taking care of herself as she had no one else to do it for her.

She and her husband John didn’t have any children that could look after her. Every time Emma was asked why, she always just shrugged and avoided answering.

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One day, while Emma was sitting in her bedroom watching TV, somebody rang the doorbell. She wasn’t expecting any visitors, so she decided to go check who it was.

As she opened the front door, a delivery man in his 40s stood there with several boxes. He was wearing a mask, so she could not see his face clearly.

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“Hello. I am not expecting a package from anybody. May I know who this is from?” Emma asked him.

“I’m sorry ma’am, but these packages were sent anonymously. Rest assured, our security checked them and they are absolutely safe. These are for you,” he said, placing the boxes on Emma’s table by the door.

“That’s strange… thank you, sweet boy,” Emma replied before shutting the door.

When the delivery man left, Emma opened the boxes quickly as she was curious about what was inside. In the first box, there were small household appliances like a new oven toaster, sandwich press, and coffee maker.

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“Who would give me all of these?” she said to herself. She proceeded to open the second box, and there were beautiful clothes inside, as well as groceries.

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Every day, Emma started to receive more packages. It’d always be the same delivery man handing them over, so she decided to get to know him.

“What is your name, sweet boy?” she asked.

“My name is Ted Harrison,” the delivery man smiled. “Mrs. Richards, the sender requested for us to give you this. I’ll wait until you finish answering it,” he added, handing her an envelope.

Curious, Emma opened it and read it quickly. It said: Mrs. Richards, please let me know what you need for yourself, and I will grant them.

“Oh, I am dying to know who has been giving me all of these! Now that person even wants me to make requests!” she exclaimed.

“I’m sure the sender loves you very dearly, even though you don’t know who it is,” the delivery man smiled.

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Emma obliged and wrote what she needed. She didn’t want the person to spend a lot for her, so she only wrote down necessities.

Since that short and sweet encounter, Emma began to prepare quick snacks for Ted the delivery man. For an entire month, he went to her house, handing her parcels that had clothes, food, books, and other novelty items.

At one point, Emma started to get used to Ted’s company. He would spend time with her by eating snacks together and volunteering to do some housework that she couldn’t do herself.

However, one day, Ted didn’t come. Suddenly concerned, Emma decided to head over to the local post office to find him.

“Hello, can you please page Ted Harrison? I just have some donuts I wanted to give him,” she asked the young woman at the reception table. The young woman looked confused.

“I’m sorry, ma’am. There’s nobody named Ted Harrison who works here,” she replied.

“Oh… but he has been delivering my packages every day. That’s strange,” Emma said, suddenly disappointed. She did not know where to find Ted, and it upset her.

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She walked back home with so many thoughts suddenly going through her head. Who could this kind Samaritan be? Did I go to the wrong post office? Was Ted just pretending to be a delivery man?

As she got to her front porch, she was surprised to see a tiny box in front of the door. There, she saw a key and a note that read:

I learned the truth just a month ago when I decided to hire a private investigator to find out where I came from. I know you blame yourself and regret what you did. However, I want you to know that I don’t blame you and that I know you only had my best interest at heart.

You and your husband could not feed me, so you gave me up for adoption. I ended up in a wealthy family that treated me like their own, but something always felt lacking. I realized that was you, mom.

You’re lacking in my life, and I would love to spend more time with you. If you’d be willing, I recently bought a new house. I had a key duplicated for you in case you wanted to move in with me. Please, allow me to take care of you. With love, your delivery man, Ted.

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Emma was shaking by the time she finished reading the message. She had always longed to see her son before she died, and she couldn’t believe that it was him who found her. And that son turned out to be Ted! She couldn’t help but cry, all the guilt from her past catching up with her once again.

It was true what Ted found out about their past. Emma and John were on the verge of bankruptcy when they found out she was pregnant. They knew they wouldn’t be able to raise Ted in a good environment, so they put him up for adoption.

They left their son at an orphanage when he was only months old. With his belongings, Emma left a letter that explained why they could not raise him. The letter was anonymous, but after convincing the orphanage directors to disclose the contents of his adoption papers, Ted found Emma’s name.

Emma wanted to see Ted immediately. She prepared to leave her house to meet him, but someone knocked on the door. When she opened it, she saw Ted.

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“Hi, mom,” Ted said softly.

Emma started to cry. “I can’t believe it. My son,” she started sobbing. She pulled him in for a hug and refused to let go. “I am so sorry, sweetheart. I truly am. I wish you can forgive me,” Emma continued to cry.

“You don’t need to apologize, mom. I’m here because I want to spend more time with you. It’s not too late to start over. We can still be a family,” Ted said before breaking their long hug.

That night, Ted and Emma spent time together by packing her belongings in boxes. A truck was waiting outside, where they loaded her things so they could transfer them to Ted’s house.

There, Emma was surprised to see Ted’s wife and children. They were just as excited as Ted to welcome her into their home, and since then, Emma never had to be alone again.

What can we learn from this story?

  • The past doesn’t have to define the future. Emma thought she’d never get to spend time with her son ever again until her son decided to search for the truths of his life that led him to find his biological mom. They ended up moving in together and starting anew.
  • Forgiveness can be a beautiful thing. Instead of holding a grudge against his biological parents, Ted chose to forgive them. He even decided to introduce himself to his mom so as to build a relationship with her.

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A Wedding Day Unveiled: Amber’s Tale of Heartbreak and Revelation

Amber had always been the type of girl who dreamed of her perfect wedding day. Ever since she was young, she meticulously planned each detail in her mind. From the enchanting venue to the stunning cake, Amber’s imagination crafted her ideal ceremony.

“When Tim proposed, I was overjoyed. I had everything planned to perfection,” Amber shared with a smile during a cozy evening with Tim.

“Our wedding will be unforgettable,” Amber confided in Tim as they lay in bed, basking in their shared future.

“I have no doubt about that, Amber,” Tim responded with an affectionate grin.

Eager to share her joy, Amber called her friends from across the country, asking them to stand with her as bridesmaids. These were the friends who had been with her through thick and thin, starting from their college days.

Together, they poured over every detail, trusting and relying on each other completely—until a shocking revelation threatened everything.

On what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, standing at the altar with Tim, Amber’s world began to unravel.

“If anyone objects to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace,” the officiant announced, echoing through the venue.

To Amber’s horror, three of her bridesmaids suddenly proclaimed, “We object!”

The room filled with gasps and murmurs of confusion.

Amber’s eyes darted to her fourth bridesmaid, Sara, who was visibly upset by the outburst.

“Are you guys crazy?” Sara exclaimed in disbelief.

“Sara,” Audrey, the maid of honor, interjected, “we discussed this. You know what’s happening!”

“Look at the cake!” Mel shouted, pointing towards the beautifully decorated wedding cake that Amber had painstakingly chosen.

Sara’s gaze shifted to the cake, and her face drained of color, realizing the gravity of what it represented.

A week prior to this day, Amber’s bridesmaids had asked her to meet at a local coffee shop. Anticipating a discussion about a possible bachelorette party, Amber was utterly unprepared for what they revealed instead.

“Amber,” Audrey began with a solemn tone, “there’s something you need to know.”

As they sipped coffee and shared slices of cake, Audrey dropped the bombshell.

“We saw Ellie with Tim,” she confessed. “They were not just walking together; they were holding hands, kissing.”

Amber felt the air leave her lungs, disbelief and betrayal sinking in.

“What are you talking about?” Amber gasped, the shock rendering her speechless.

Mel, hands trembling, handed her phone to Amber. The screen displayed a photo that shattered her world: Ellie, her friend and bridesmaid, locked in an intimate embrace with Tim.

That night, after Tim fell asleep, Amber confirmed her worst fears. She found undeniable proof of their affair—photos, messages, and videos on Tim’s phone, revealing a deep and intimate connection.

Fueled by a mix of rage and heartbreak, Amber devised a plan not just for revenge, but for revelation.

“I still wanted to wear my wedding dress,” Amber admitted, “but I knew I wouldn’t be marrying Tim at the end of it.”

Her scheme was wickedly simple: she ordered custom cake toppers that unmistakably resembled Tim and Ellie. Every detail was there—Ellie’s signature red lipstick, her prominent tattoo, and even her beloved dog, Bjorn.

On the day of the wedding, as guests noticed the striking resemblance of the cake toppers to Tim and Ellie, whispers turned into loud inquiries.

“Is that Ellie and Tim on the cake?” Tim’s brother pointed out, stunned.

“How could they?” another guest murmured, disbelief and disappointment mingling in the air.

Ellie, pale and shaken, attempted to speak. “Amber, I can explain everything,” she stammered, but it was too late.

Tim, desperate, grasped Amber’s hand. “This isn’t what you think,” he pleaded, his eyes searching hers for forgiveness.

But the damage was irreversible. The wedding, once a dream of love and unity, had morphed into a public unmasking of betrayal.

“There’s nothing to explain, Ellie,” Amber responded, her voice a blend of ice and tremor. “Everyone can see who you truly are now.”

As murmurs filled the room, Amber turned to her loyal bridesmaids with gratitude. “Thank you,” she whispered, her voice softening with genuine appreciation.

Together, they walked out, leaving behind a scene of chaos and shattered illusions. It wasn’t the fairy-tale ending Amber had envisioned, but it was a day of hard truths and raw honesty.

Later, Amber and her bridesmaids retreated to the hotel suite originally booked for her honeymoon. During that week, she had canceled the honeymoon flights and planned a solo trip for reflection and healing.

Now, sitting with a coffee on the balcony, Amber contemplated her next steps. Her life with Tim was deeply intertwined, and untangling it would be her next challenge.

“I may have lost a fiancé and a friend,” Amber reflected, “but I’ve gained an even deeper bond with the friends who truly have my back.”

What would you have done in Amber’s shoes?

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