Brisbane battler treated to heartwarming surprise
Val Simpson was used to her home getting flooded three times during Brisbane’s recent weather storm.
The 77-year-old would wake up everyday at 1.30am to get up and start cleaning the mess that saw her lose precious possessions, memories, her children’s toys, and her furniture destroyed.
Among those destroyed possessions was a treasured poster of Aussie singer Luke Kennedy.
Speaking to Today Extra about the devastating experience, Val said there was no point in complaining.
"There's worse off than me," she said.
Despite everything, Val kept a smile on her face, but was given a bigger reason to smile when Luke Kennedy snuck up behind her on air.
"Hello Val, how are you?" he asked.
"Oh my god!, Oh my god, Luke!" an excited Val said as Luke hugged her.
"Val's been such a special supporter of mine over the years," Luke explained.
"She's always shown me so much kindness and support, I thought someone like Val deserves a little kindness coming to her."
Luke presented Val with a new poster, much to her delight.
Watch the video here.
Image: Today Extra