Derek Draper Bursts Into Tears As He Receives Card From Daughter Darcy

's husband Derek Draper broke down in tears as he received a loving birthday card from his daughter Darcy declaring him 'the best father in the world'. 
The touching moment was shown on documentary Caring For Derek, the follow up to Finding Derek, detailing his recovery from his Covid-19 battle.
The documentary showed the family celebrating Derek's 54th birthday after being discharged from hospital, following a year-long stay when he was struck down with in March 2020 and put into an induced coma by doctors.
Bond: Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper broke down in tears as he received a loving birthday card from his daughter Darcy declaring him 'the best father in the world'
The family celebrated Derek's milestone with a red velvet cake, presents and cards as they sat in the living room, which had been decorated with balloons. 
Darcy, 15, presented her father with a birthday card, and he managed to read aloud the words inside, which said: 'To the greatest father in the world.

Happy Birthday, love you so much, I am so proud of you.'
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As Derek, 54, reached the end of the message, the father-of-two could not hold back tears as he wrapped his arms around his daughter.
Kate and Derek's daughter also spoke about how proud she was that her dad had 'survived it' [Covid] during an confessional in the programme.
Sweet moment: The touching moment was shown on documentary Caring For Derek, the follow up to Finding Derek, detailing his recovery from his Covid-19 battle
Love: Kate told Derek he had received many cards for his birthday (pictured Dereks sister Di, Billy and Darcy with Derek)
Despite acknowledging her dad's different means of communicating, she added: 'The relationship is the same.

You can see the love.'
Asked if she was 'worried about anyone seeing her dad', she replied: 'Not at all. I know some people might be embarrassed by it, but I'm not embarrassed by it, just because he has survived it so it's more impressive than embarrassing.'
Viewers at home couldn't help but be moved watching the scenes, and took to Twitter to voice their emotions.
One wrote: 'Incredibly moved watching #CaringForDerek.

The bit where he breaks down reading the Birthday card from his daughter for 'the greatest dad' has broken me.' 
Family: The family celebrated Derek's milestone with a red velvet cake, presents and cards as they sat in the living room which had been decorated with balloons
Pride: She presented her father with a birthday card, and he managed to read aloud the words inside, which said: 'To the greatest father in the world.

Happy Birthday, love you so much, I am so proud of you'
Proud: Kate and Derek's daughter also spoke about how proud she was that her dad had 'survived it' [Covid] during an confessional in the programme 
Another echoed: 'Getting emotional already.

If you have any type of concerns regarding where and exactly how to make use of mom and daughter sarah jayne dunn xxx (savorlondonmassage.co.uk), you could call us at the web site. His reaction at that birthday card. So tough for him and the whole family. Utmost respect for @kategarraway #CaringForDerek'
A third chimed in to add: 'What love and devotion, the reading of the card was it for me. Pure sobs from the soul for them all.'
Kate has spoken openly of her husband's recovery from the debilitating condition and gave viewers a candid glimpse into their life, and her innermost feelings, since Derek left hospital last year - 374 days after being admitted. 



Emotional: Viewers at home couldn't help but be moved watching the scenes, and took to Twitter to voice their emotions
A notably emotional Kate said at one point: 'People are really kind and say I'm an inspiration but I'm really struggling - and I think it's important for people to know that, cos I'm sure they're struggling in their life too in whatever way. 
'I think one of the worst things is the terrible loneliness...

from having him here but not here. It's really indescribable. It's just so hard. I can sort of see him, but he's absent - and you just feel very much on your own, all the time.'  
Kate also confessed: 'I still hope we'll have a happy ending, but ultimately it just feels unsustainable.' 
Kate said: 'I think one of the worst things is the terrible loneliness...

from having him here but not here. It's really indescribable'
The heart-wrenching scenes left viewers in tears. Psychologist Jo Hemmings wrote on Twitter during the documentary: 'brother and sister xxx video what is most wonderful of all is that @kategarraway allows her husband to retain his dignity in the darkest of times.
Her humility and kindness is just awe inspiring'. 
A moved viewer chimed: 'What a beautiful family you have. I'm smiling and crying watching you all this evening. Thank you for sharing and allowing your journey to support others. Wishing you all a world of love and best wishes lottie moss leaked xxx'. 
A third fan amplified the praise Kate was receiving via social media, writing: 'The patience and strength you and the family possess Kate is so admirable.'  





Response: Fans were moved by the documentary and took to social media to heap praise onto Kate, who has become Derek's carer 


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