Super Dad Steps Up For Daughter Whose Prom Was Canceled Due To Coronavirus With A Sweet Gesture

Apr 17, 2020 by apost team

Marli Odgers' high school prom was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic until her father stepped in to make it happen for her. Her sister shared the story via facebook on April 4 as well as photos of Marli and her dad dancing in the living room of their home in Alabama.

Marli Odgers, a high school senior from Alabama thought she would be able to experience prom because of the coronavirus outbreak. That is until her father, Robby Odgers, pulled a surprise to make it happen for her right in their home.

In a facebook video posted by Marli's sister, Marli is seen wearing a sparkling prom dress while dancing with her father, Robby Odgers, to the song Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts.

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“Marli Odgers was supposed to have her senior prom today,” Natalie Rodgers, Marli’s sister, explained. “She just thought it was canceled. My sweet dad made her get up and go to prom this morning. Memories we will cherish forever- even in the middle of the chaos and craziness.”

The prince charming moment began when Robby left Marli a note that read, “Today is prom, one dance with dad? Will you go with me?” outside her room. He had placed the message on top of a garment bag that contained Marli’s dress.

According to People, Robby told TMX News: “I just began to think what we could do." “She was very much looking forward to her senior prom, and I just started thinking [about] what we could do to at least… make her think, well — maybe not prom — but a version of prom.”

“I was really emotional, and I’m not an emotional person,” Marli added. “It’s something I’ll never forget.” Robby shared that the moment her had with Marli was a memorable one since it was the first time he was able to slow dance with his daughter.

“Typically, maybe besides [sic] at a party or whatever, until your daughter gets married, you really haven’t danced like that,” he said. “Obviously, that was not a wedding, but probably the closest thing to it in my perspective, to be able to hold your daughter close and dance with her, and have that special feel.”

Robby is proof that a girl's first true love is her father. What do you think of their dance? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass this along to your friends and family.