Mom's Heart Melts As Daughter's Phone Recording Captures First 'I Love You'

July 26, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s often the simplest moments that become the most cherished memories.

For one mom, a seemingly ordinary request from her 5-year-old daughter Zoey turned into a moment she will treasure forever.

Delphine and Zoey / ABC News

Zoey, who has autism and had been non-verbal until a few months ago, asked her mom, Delphine, for her phone to go on a treasure hunt and record her finds.

It's important to note that Zoey had never said the words "I love you" to her mom.

Eager to encourage her daughter's curiosity and creativity, Delphine handed over the phone. After Zoey's adventure, Delphine checked the phone.

What she saw and heard left her speechless...