A man and woman sit next to each other on a loveseat. The man looks emotional as he rests an arm on his wife’s shoulder. The woman covers her mouth with her hands, crying.
The best kinds of gifts are those that come from the heart, something that is certainly true of this birthday present. On January 7, 2022, a woman named Jen and her husband lost their daughter, Elizabeth. She was only 27. As you can imagine, this was devastating. After losing their daughter to Lupus, Jen’s friend discovered the perfect gift for the couple: a hand-drawn portrait.
This friend was scrolling through Instagram when they came across an account called Paint Your Life. Folks submit photos and, using them as inspiration, they can draw a brand new portrait with everyone in it.
A man and woman, whose name is Jen, sit together on a loveseat. The man watches her as she opens up a gift sat on their laps.
As you can imagine, this is an amazing gift for those who have loved ones that have passed. This can be seen in how the couple reacts to opening their gift, something that was caught on camera.
After Losing Daughter to Lupus, Couple Gets Custom Portrait
As soon as Jen and her husband lay eyes on the drawing, their eyes grow wide. Within mere moments, both of them are in tears.
“They did a really good job, didn’t they?” a friend says when it’s clear the couple is speechless.
Jen and her husband smile as they stand inside a home and pose for a photo. Jen holds a large, hand-drawn portrait in front of them. In the portrait includes herself, her husband, her late daughter, Elizabeth, and a young man.
Mom can’t stop admiring the drawing as her friends tell them more about who made it for them. Then, she proudly shows it off for the camera. Truly, what a heartbreakingly beautiful gift for this sweet couple.
@jenmckit♬ original sound – Jen
Watch the video below to see the couple who lost their daughter to Lupus react to their custom portrait.