Terminally Ill Mum's Heartbreaking Surprise Leaves Son in Tears - Watch the Emotional Moment

In a deeply moving YouTube short, a terminally ill mum takes viewers on an emotional journey as she prepares a secret gift for her son, who is known for his mischievous pranks. The video starts with the mum pretending to be dead, giving her son a scare that prompts him to almost call emergency services. However, it is soon revealed that this was her payback for his many pranks.

The video takes a poignant turn as the mum, who is battling cancer, pours wine on the sofa and changes the cushions before relaxing with her drink. She wants to live life on her own terms, savoring every moment she has left.

The son, known for his playful antics, once pretended to cut his finger while chopping vegetables, causing his mother a great deal of worry until she realized it was just another trick. Her son remains unaware of her terminal illness until he stumbles upon an envelope in her purse while attempting to steal money. The envelope, marked "Don't open it until I'm gone," contains a key to a warehouse.

Driven by curiosity, the boy opens the envelope and finds the warehouse key. Inside the warehouse, he discovers numerous gifts and a heartfelt picture of him and his mother. The boy opens a card which reveals that these gifts were prepared by his mum for him to receive after her passing, as a way to continue giving him presents even when she couldn't be there.

This touching story reminds viewers of the profound love between a mother and her child, and the lengths a parent will go to ensure their child's happiness and comfort, even in the face of their own mortality.

Watch the video to witness this deeply emotional moment and see the son's tearful reaction to his mother's final, loving gesture.