Derek Prue Jr., an 8-year-old boy from Alberta, Canada, was born with a large birthmark on his chest. While the birthmark is harmless, it made him self-conscious and worried about what other kids might say.

Derek didn’t want to be different from everyone else.

But little did he know that his father had a heartwarming surprise in store for him. Derek’s dad went to great lengths to ensure that his son never had to suffer from a lack of confidence again.

He got a giant tattoo that perfectly matched Derek’s birthmark.

A Secret Unveiling

Derek’s dad kept the tattoo a secret until one day when they were all playing in a hotel swimming pool. He revealed the tattoo to Derek Jr., who couldn’t believe his eyes. The young boy was shocked and delighted at the same time. He fell back into the pool with a huge grin on his face.