n a time when uplifting stories are needed, an unexpected friendship and a touch of real magic have captured people's hearts. This story keeps getting more enchanting as it unfolds.
Kelly Victoria shared her experience on Twitter, explaining that at the beginning of the pandemic, she faced some personal challenges and often took long walks at night when the streets were empty and couldn't sleep. During one of these walks, she noticed a small setup in a tree planter—a fairy garden with a note about a 4-year-old girl feeling lonely during quarantine and wanting to spread some cheer.
The fairy garden was by a tree, accompanied by a note that read:
“Our 4-year-old made this to make you smile. Feel free to add to it, but please don't take anything. Times are tough, but we're all together. Enjoy our fairy garden and the nice weather!”
Touched by the gesture, Kelly wrote to the little child, pretending to be a fairy named Sapphire who had “moved into the tree because it was so beautifully set up.” She left the note in the garden that night. In the note, Sapphire asked the girl to:
- Say five nice things to people she loved.
- Do three helpful things for someone who needs it.
- Promise to always be kind and brave, showing love to those in need.
- Draw a picture of her favorite animal for Sapphire to share with other fairies.
To Kelly's delight, the next night, she found a response from the girl, Eliana, who had completed the tasks and included two drawings of her favorite animal, piggies. Kelly was moved to tears.
Kelly left a set of resin dice she had made, along with a note for Eliana and one for her parents, including her real name and phone number to assure them of her good intentions.
Eliana left another note the following night thanking Sapphire for the dice and gnome magnets. She shared how she used the dice and expressed her love for Sapphire, wishing her to stay safe from the sickness.
Eliana's parents also wrote to Kelly, thanking her for being a bright spot during their quarantine. They mentioned that they had been playing a modified version of Dungeons & Dragons with Eliana, making the dice a perfect gift.
This began a nine-month magical friendship. Kelly found purpose in this nightly ritual, ordering art supplies and small trinkets to leave for Eliana. She even sent a photoshopped picture of herself dressed as an elf, looking tiny.
Eliana asked endearing questions like, “What do you and your friends feel like? I mean, how does your skin feel?” and shared adorable artwork.
Eventually, Eliana's family had to move, leaving the fairy garden behind. To ease Eliana's anxiety about the move, Sapphire wrote her a heartfelt letter, explaining that fairies also have to move sometimes and reassuring her that they would transition together.
Before moving, Eliana's family wanted to meet Kelly in person. Sapphire told Eliana that fairies grow to human size for one day to move their belongings, making the meeting possible. They spent about an hour together, with Eliana asking countless questions about life as a fairy.
Kelly described this meeting as one of her life's most essential and impactful afternoons. She hopes Eliana will one day understand how much she needs this connection.
Eliana created a tiny book with a story for Sapphire, and they intend to stay in touch occasionally.
“She's changed me forever,” Kelly wrote, sharing that Eliana's mom noticed a significant boost in Eliana's self-confidence, kindness, and creativity since their interactions began.
This heartwarming story highlights the magic of childhood and the power of imagination, especially during challenging times. Kelly and Eliana's bond is a beautiful gift to each other and to everyone who hears their story.