Lisa McDonald and her sister had been by their mother’s side in palliative care, watching her slowly fade. Their mom had always loved Bambi. She wore the T-shirts, collected the statues, and lit up whenever she saw that gentle deer.
One day, Lisa had an idea. What if she could bring her mother’s favorite character to life, just once?
That is how Chris and Simone, who run a mobile petting zoo, ended up driving two and a half hours to visit with their fawn named Bambi.
When the little deer stepped into the room, Lisa’s mother’s eyes widened. She whispered softly, “Oh my goodness… is that really Bambi?” The fawn walked over and nuzzled her hand. For the first time in months, her smile was wide and full of joy.
For a few precious hours, the illness and the worry faded away. All that was left was wonder, love, and a moment that felt like a small miracle.
As Bambi was leaving, her mother pressed her hands to her heart and whispered, “Thank you, Bambi.”