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Sweet Grandma “Adopts” 5-Yr-Old She’s Never Met On Long-Haul Flight.

A little girl rests her head on the grandma sitting next to her on a plane. The girl is laying on her back and is looking up toward the grandma.

Some of the best connections we make in life are the ones we least expect. This is a lesson that Nicola and her child recently learned. It all started with a particularly long flight from Africa to Canada. Nicola and her little one were there on a humanitarian trip. As you can imagine, a long flight like this one can be stressful. Luckily, a grandma on their flight was happy to take her little one under her wing.

This kind woman and Nicola’s kid were sat next to each other on the plane. According to Nicola, the woman didn’t speak English. But the they didn’t need to speak the same language for her to comfort the child as she slept.

Grandma Comforts Little Girl On Long Flight Back to Canada

@hostedbynicola Exhausted, we were on yet another long haul flight coming home to Canada from a humanitariam trip to Africa. No words were exchange between my 5 year old and this sweet lady in the seat next to her. Just pure love, comfort and human kindness, something the world needs more than ever now 🥺 #humanity #love #kindacts #socialexperiment #airplane #storytime #nonna #multicultural #loveknowsnocolour #viral #asiancanadian #africa #rwanda ♬ Bella Italia (Italy) – Network Music Ensemble

Needless to say, the video showcasing their interaction has gone viral, melting the hearts of folks from all around the globe.

“I would like to request an emotional support Nonna for my next flight,” one person writes in the comment section, sharing a sentiment we’re all feeling.

A little girl sleeps in the lap of the grandma sitting next to her on a plane.
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As for Nicola and her child, they’re sure to never forget this flight or the special Nonna who helped make their flight a genuine delight.

“No words were exchange between my 5 year old and this sweet lady in the seat next to her,” Nicola says. “Just pure love, comfort and human kindness, something the world needs more than ever now.”

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