She Saw Her Dad Sitting In The Hallway, The Reason Why Will….

A touching photo of a man has gone viral for all the right reasons.

Jon Newman, husband and father melted the hearts of many people around the world after he was photographed sitting outside his sick wife’s room to keep her company as she underwent cancer treatment in isolation.

17-year-old Mackenna from California captured the sweet moment of his father while patiently waiting for her mom, and shared the photo on Twitter.

While marriage is no easy feat, Jon showed the world what true love is all about after his wife, Marci, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October 2016, and Jon decided he wouldn’t let her go through any of it alone, “in sickness and in health.”

Recently, Marci underwent radiation therapy, which meant she had to be isolated from her family to prevent them from being affected by radiation. But that didn’t stop her husband Jon from being as close to her as possible.

“My mom has to stay in her room in isolation for her cancer radiation so my dad set up a desk at her door to keep her company and I’m crying,” Mackenna wrote on Twitter.

Photo Credit: Twitter, Mackenna Newman via BuzzFeed News
Photo Credit: Twitter, Mackenna Newman via BuzzFeed News

The photograph understandably stirred up an array of emotions among fellow Twitter users, receiving more than 71,000 retweets and more than 172,000 likes. Several social media users offered words of support to Mackenna and her family.

“Beautiful! True, beautiful, [meaningful] love,” wrote one Twitter user. “All the best to your mom.”

“I am a little late discovering this inspiring tweet. Thinking of you and your family. Your parents are amazing,” wrote another. “Your dad. Incredible!”

Photo Credit: Twitter, Mackenna Newman via BuzzFeed News
Photo Credit: Twitter, Mackenna Newman via BuzzFeed News

“Amazing…may she heal soon. My heart goes out to you and your family,” another user added. “Stay strong you have an amazing Dad.”

“Kenna, I’m a #ThyCa survivor & a nurse. This is the sweetest!” wrote another user. “Loads of love [and] luck to your mom! Please let me know if I can help.”

“My heart is melting tell your mom I’m praying for her [and] your Fam,” added another. “Your parents are amazing. Praying for a positive outcome for you all!”

Mackenna said she appreciated all the love and support she and her family encountered on social media.

“The amount of love I’ve received is crazy and I didn’t expect any of it, but I’m so grateful,” Mackenna told BuzzFeed News. “I just thought it was sweet because they are so in love.”

The 17-year-old’s mom added that this particular gesture by her husband was not an uncommon one.

“Jon goes to every doctor’s appointment, every blood test, every surgery, every radiation,” Marci Newman told BuzzFeed. “And, as you can see, if he can’t be by my side he is as close as he can get!”

She is truly blessed to have such a devoted man by her side as she fights to beat cancer. Armed with Jon’s unwavering support, faith, and the medical care she needs, Marci’s chances of overcoming her illness look bright. We pray that she makes a full recovery and wish her family all the best as they navigate through this difficult time.

Sources: Opposingviews, BuzzFeed News

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