This Photographer Finds An “Abandoned” House In The Woods. But When She Opens The Door, She Gets The Shock Of Her Life.

Leslie David has always been daring. She photographs abandoned buildings in Ontario, Canada, where she lives. Urban explorers face many shocks. Leslie discovered a rundown house overrun with weeds last year while photographing. She took some time to get in because the roof was partially caved in. Inside, Leslie found something that changed her life forever.

This is Leslie David. Her Instagram posts document her abandoned house visits and experiences. Thousands are moved by her recent discovery. Her curiosity led her to a rundown house. But what she saw stunned her when she entered.

She discovered? Elderly Lawrence lived at the house.

She describes the moment on her website: “He has trouble getting around so he spends most of his time in there. Alone. His left eye has cataracts and his right is gone. Despite seeing a stranger kill himself, he was polite to me. I will always remember his kind permission to snap his picture. He has a great soul, and I will visit him often.”

Thanking Lawrence for his hospitality, Leslie pledged to return. She had no idea they would become great pals.

Leslie brought Lawrence dinner a few days later. In the ramshackle house, the new pals ate, laughed, and talked for three hours. Lawrence gave Leslie his life story, including his accomplishments and failures.

From so on, Leslie fed Lawrence on her frequent visits.

Lawrence was so hopeless that he didn’t seek care after a stroke. But meeting Leslie inspired him. His vital spark returned slowly.

This lonely, broken guy touched Leslie deeply. She recognized that renovating his home would bring him delight. She realized Lawrence had little time left. She wanted his final days to be joyful and loving. So she enlisted friends and family to spruce up Lawrence’s house.

The man has informed me of his funeral preparations and urged me to attend. I told him I wouldn’t change it. I shall never forget what he told me. He stated my arrival was his happiest day ever. I feel self-righteous writing it, but I understand him. Meeting him was my happiest day. He allowed me to do something kind without expecting anything in return. I’m delighted I accepted the challenge—it’s a rare opportunity.”

Leslie and Lawrence kept talking after the makeover. Lawrence told her he lost connection with his brother, his closest relative.