"She Blessed Your Family": SA Moved After Cape Town Mom Shared Late Nanny's Letter to Daughter
- A Cape Town woman shared a handwritten note her nanny, Theresa, wrote to her young daughter, Stella, dated February 2025
- The letter, written in Theresa's own words, revealed how deeply she loved the child she cared for every day
- South Africans were moved to tears after learning why the mother shared the letter on Instagram
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A Cape Town mother shared a handwritten note her late nanny left for her young daughter, and the words inside stopped South Africans in their tracks. Laura Struik posted the letter on Instagram on 6 October 2026.
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The sweet note was addressed to Laura's daughter Stella. The note was written by Theresa, the family's nanny, and dated 21 February 2025, and it was part of a tribute to her.
Theresa wrote the note as a personal message to the little girl she cared for. In her own handwriting, she described Stella as clever, quick to learn, and full of good manners. She wrote about how the child made her laugh, how she forgot her worries whenever they were together, and how Stella would climb on her back at bedtime, calling out "horse horse" until she fell asleep.
"Maybe that's why God sent me to take care of you," Theresa wrote. "Because if I'm with you, I'm stress-free. God bless, you nana, love you."
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The letter Laura Struik posted closed with warmth and simplicity, the kind that only comes from someone who truly meant every word. See the original post that moved South Africa:
Mzansi mourns Cape Town nanny
It was only after reading the full post that followers realised Laura had shared the letter as a tribute. Theresa had passed away, and this note was one of the things she left behind.
South Africans flooded the comments with condolences and tears:
@seepesemenya wrote:
"Ah no, the ending was not what I expected, may her beautiful soul rest in peace 💐💐🕊️"
@katinkadiekat_official said:
"Thinking of you guys! That letter is the most beautiful thing I have ever read. 💕😭"
@ga_muchirai shared:
"Oh no, Aunty Theresa 💔. My heart is aching. We lived together in Cape Town for many years, and even after all this time, she still checked in on me so often. She was such a beautiful soul. 🕊️🤍💔"
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@aleacia_minnaar added:
"A very special angel that will forever be looking over your family. ✨❤️❤️"
@tammy_ndex admitted:
"I was hoping it was a birthday wish 😢😢"
@regaogetswechuene said:
"I shouldn't have read the whole thing 😭. I'm so sorry for your loss 🕊️. May you be comforted by those near and dear to you. May her soul rest in eternal peace."
@mmanaka_ wrote:
"She blessed your family ♥️ and glad you guys blessed her. Sorry for your loss. May God comfort all the people she considered as family."
Other Briefly News stories about emotional tributes
- Kingsmead College in Rosebank, Johannesburg, mourned the passing of former Afrikaans teacher Narelle Potgieter, who passed away at the age of 73.
- Johannesburg's Mondeor High School released an emotional statement paying tribute to 2023 hockey captain Kamohelo Makhetha following his untimely passing.
- An Afrikaans employer moved social media users after sharing a heartfelt online tribute following the passing of her long-time worker and trusted friend.
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