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  • She worked really hard to make her mom proud in this moment, but she wasn't prepared for her mother's reaction. 🎓
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    Loida Guillén Strong worked toward her doctorate degree in nursing at the University of Central Florida for 3 years in secret to surprise her mom on graduation day.
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  • @Michelle-fr1fw
    @Michelle-fr1fw Pƙed 3 lety +8094

    “What the trunk didn’t do, may the branches do.” Soo beautiful

  • @ColdDiva
    @ColdDiva Pƙed 3 lety +6757

    “What the trunk didn’t do may the branches do”.💘

  • @lifewithshawnda
    @lifewithshawnda Pƙed 3 lety +16162

    When her mom dropped to her knees I lost it. This is so beautiful. Such a beautiful quote, “what the trunk didn’t do May the branches do.”

  • @nrjr.2245
    @nrjr.2245 Pƙed 3 lety +1069

    Shout out to her professor offered to help her with the private ceremony, and shout out to her husband for being amazingly supportive of her dream đŸ€

    • @metaphysicalmidwife
      @metaphysicalmidwife Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Shout out to the illegal President for creating a humanitarian crisis luring illegal aliens here. 🙄

    • @cuntress9000
      @cuntress9000 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      @@metaphysicalmidwife please learn to think before you speak

    • @metaphysicalmidwife
      @metaphysicalmidwife Pƙed 3 lety

      @@nrjr.2245 If you can't figure it out, get a brain transplant. đŸ€Ą

    • @metaphysicalmidwife
      @metaphysicalmidwife Pƙed 3 lety

      @@cuntress9000 Did I stutter? 🙄🖕

    • @cuntress9000
      @cuntress9000 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@metaphysicalmidwife apparently not but what you said is the stupidest shit i’ve ever heard 😭 praying you can gain some critical thinking skills before you die from bitterness đŸ™đŸ»

  • @username15yearsago52
    @username15yearsago52 Pƙed 3 lety +3994

    I love to see kids of immigrants succeed because their parents sacrificed everything to come here. Them graduating and succeeding makes me happy. Them making their parents proud.

    • @kristal10paz70
      @kristal10paz70 Pƙed 3 lety +52

      Indeed, you're right. Those guys are an example to follow👣

    • @morenasoto6706
      @morenasoto6706 Pƙed 3 lety +91

      32 years ago my 3 boys, my husband and I moved from Tijuana to San Diego (legally) in search of better schooling. Now we are proud parents of 3 San Diego State University graduates. Oldest son International Business, middle one is a High School counselor and my youngest a Math professor. Thanks U.S.A.

    • @username15yearsago52
      @username15yearsago52 Pƙed 3 lety +32

      @@morenasoto6706 Omg congrats. They gonna do well especially here in CA. I used to have a neighbor who was from India. She was single mom and came here with her 2 daughter. Both of their daughter graduated college and they moved to Bay Area. She invited me to come to her daughter's graduation. She was crying the whole time.

    • @yoachitapeach9427
      @yoachitapeach9427 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      @@morenasoto6706 Awesome ! Great Mom ; Congratulations to you all !

    • @Mauzipan
      @Mauzipan Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Word. I totally support people that want to make something good out of the opportunity of immigration. Don’t choose the easy rotten way, it will only Support U for so long an scar your and your families future!

  • @sobluebedford
    @sobluebedford Pƙed 3 lety +2438

    When parents think their kids dont see their sacrifice. Congratulations to all 3 Mercedes đŸ™ŒđŸŸ.

  • @caribemama
    @caribemama Pƙed 3 lety +1757

    And a mother’s dream is to see her children achieve more than they ever dreamed for themselves! 😱

  • @ghifthie1605
    @ghifthie1605 Pƙed 3 lety +386

    Loida just inspired me. My mom never went to school and she’s doing everything for me to go. I’m currently pursuing a masters degree and wanted to quit last week but she wouldn’t let me. Loida, God bless you for this. Only few will really understand. I’m also gonna get my doctorate for her and be the first person ever in my family. God bless your mom and grannyđŸ™đŸŸ

    • @P.Johanna
      @P.Johanna Pƙed 3 lety +13

      You can do it! Don’t quit! Push yourself, you are smart!

    • @ghifthie1605
      @ghifthie1605 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      @@P.Johanna thanks so much for your kind words. Very much appreciated!

    • @allthingsnew4348
      @allthingsnew4348 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      💕💕💕💕💕💕

    • @lovelyp.8529
      @lovelyp.8529 Pƙed 3 lety

      Cant live your life for your parent. That’s just weird

    • @celticone4677
      @celticone4677 Pƙed 3 lety

      Good luck to you, and your version supportive family.

  • @PhantomNightRyder
    @PhantomNightRyder Pƙed 3 lety +2106

    Immediate tears when momma went to her knees. Such a sweet story

  • @DawnOldham
    @DawnOldham Pƙed 3 lety +2251

    “What the trunk didn’t do, may the branches do.” Wow. What a poetic way to speak a dream.

  • @0r0r0
    @0r0r0 Pƙed 3 lety +4047

    Mercedes: she's crying. I'm gonna cry.
    Camera man: me too
    Me: same

    • @DolceVita
      @DolceVita Pƙed 3 lety +59

      I started crying before anyone even started talking 😂😂

    • @meowmeowgrl
      @meowmeowgrl Pƙed 3 lety +50

      Girl in the back corner: *discretely swipes away her tears*

    • @amber5927
      @amber5927 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Same 😭😅

    • @padminiamarasinghe361
      @padminiamarasinghe361 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Congratulations !đŸŽŠđŸŸđŸŽ‰đŸŽˆ well done lady.

    • @ellerocvisionz
      @ellerocvisionz Pƙed 3 lety +5

      That was her husband 😂

  • @marcyeaglecloud4572
    @marcyeaglecloud4572 Pƙed 3 lety +51

    As a parent, I can tell you that there is no greater joy than to see your child/children succeed and be witness to their accomplishments and happiness.

    • @titusk.kariuki5510
      @titusk.kariuki5510 Pƙed rokem +1

      This is exactly why I'm here - my father said this exact same thing not too long ago.
      I graduate college next week, God willing.

  • @ashleyloveslife
    @ashleyloveslife Pƙed 3 lety +2464

    “What the trunk didn’t do, may the branches do.” I love that quote from her Grandmother! Congratulations!

  • @darreldennis7115
    @darreldennis7115 Pƙed 3 lety +1521

    My dad always was a really smart guy growing up but his dad passed away when he was 12. He has 8 siblings so he ended up studying economics in college to be out of school in 3 years to support his younger siblings. None of the 9 siblings ("the trunks") could afford to become doctors. Now, NINE of their kids ("the branches") are doctors including me who is in medical school.

  • @shamf9672
    @shamf9672 Pƙed 3 lety +1373

    “Her sacrifice was not in vain”
    That hit home

  • @negamistica2253
    @negamistica2253 Pƙed 3 lety +124

    My story is almost the same. My Mum got to see my degree graduation, but 2 years after she passed away while I was doing my master. I had a dream to overcome our situation, better life.I got lost when she passed away, I felt like I didn’t have any reason to continue anymore.
    She stop leaving her life for her children and didn’t leave long enough to benefit from her hard work.
    Today I am working but somehow I feel incomplete.
    To all hard working Mum out there, you are appreciate and you are our inspiration.

    • @msoperator510
      @msoperator510 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      I hope you find your way back to make your life complete , whatever that may be. You made your mom proud, and you should feel proud for doing that. She would want you to be happy.

    • @eminaemina294
      @eminaemina294 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Just take courage in God's word, in him we are complete. It is hard but what can we do other to keep trusting God for the remaining part of our life.

    • @vel2302
      @vel2302 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      I'm so sorry. I defended my master's project the same week we buried my dad. He was my motivation through school. He would turn off the tv or radio just to listen to my complaints about work. He would visit me at the lab or just drive me anywhere i needed to go... and he did not even live to see me graduate. I am conforted that he knew Jesus and he is with Him now. I pray you find comfort and are able to achieve your goals. Some days are harder than the others. We will pull through. Sending you huggs all the way from Nigeria.

  • @DrRoms-ke6hr
    @DrRoms-ke6hr Pƙed 3 lety +1870

    I am now a registered physician. It was my father's dream to become a doctor but he was not able to enroll to medicine before because they did not have enough financial support. He took BS-biology as his college course, So instead of pursuing medicine, he worked as an accountant after he got his college degree, which was totally differrnt from what he studied in college. He did not force me to become a doctor but he told me that i had the potential of becoming one and mom told me his story and so i did it. Finished med school for him.
    Thanks dad.

  • @quill404
    @quill404 Pƙed 3 lety +1593

    When they were crying and the camera guy said “yep me too” I felt that

    • @macforme
      @macforme Pƙed 3 lety +10

      That was her dad or so I thought she said.... he walked in behind her mom.

    • @Sandakan00
      @Sandakan00 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Her husband I believe

    • @Catscrazycrafts27
      @Catscrazycrafts27 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I'm crying...everyone is... lol

    • @dusteencerita6263
      @dusteencerita6263 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Ahhahahhaha he also has warm heart, Everybody does! Ahhahahhaa

  • @tomoe6792
    @tomoe6792 Pƙed 3 lety +834

    She didn’t waste her mother’s sacrifices and hard work.

    • @csack7904
      @csack7904 Pƙed 3 lety +19

      I feel like that is the greatest way we can honor our parents.

    • @castingemail740
      @castingemail740 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Having a degree means nothing these days with the economy crashing stocks are not doing anything right now what America truly use to be isn’t anymore that true dream of hard working people individuals who could place their money in certain spots and build whatever they wanted in order to employ others and giving everyone a chance to work and live has been gone . The illusion that you have of freedom now isn’t the freedom that was in existence back in the 1500’s

    • @Xenixgrave20
      @Xenixgrave20 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@castingemail740 I mean, I feel like every immigrant parent (any parent) don’t care they just want their kid to get a degree, and get a great job.

    • @catalayatern2251
      @catalayatern2251 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@castingemail740 what is your source

    • @froggydoggy1338
      @froggydoggy1338 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@castingemail740 Doctors make a lot of money she'll have no trouble providing for herself. Stop being negative and just enjoy the video

  • @PATRIOT-nt5ub
    @PATRIOT-nt5ub Pƙed 3 lety +52

    "What the trunk didn't do, may the branches do."
    Amen & Amen!!! HALLELUJAH!!!

  • @alejandrodejan9250
    @alejandrodejan9250 Pƙed 3 lety +713

    I cried when I saw her mom dropped to her knees. I’m a 27 year old who just finished my undergraduate. When my father got sick in 2011, me and my 2 brothers had to stop college. He was in and out of the hospital and in 2014 the doctor said his heart condition is not good - and that he could experience an attack anytime. Me and my brothers went our separate lives and worked different jobs (Fastfood chains, call centers, etc
). In 2015 I was accepted on a well-paying online job that allowed me to pay my rent (I lived independently at that point), and it gave me extra time to slowly take university courses and enroll on a degree granting program. It took me 5 years because I had to dabble between my classes and time for work. There were times I only had to sleep 2 hours a night because of the workload and the school paper requirements. Fast forward 2020, I finished my studies, and got my degree. Sadly, due to the pandemic my dad was not able to witness my graduation rites. But hopefully next year he will. That would be a great gift for him.
    Now, I’m trying to find a new job. And will then help my brother get to school without him needing to work.

    • @sitinowak
      @sitinowak Pƙed 3 lety +21

      God bless you and your parents.

    • @sake9305
      @sake9305 Pƙed 3 lety +23

      I don’t know you but I’m so proud of you and your brothers! Good job! đŸ‘đŸŒ

    • @s.r.r7233
      @s.r.r7233 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      You sound like a working dream guy lol đŸ˜đŸ„°

    • @mayers19851ify
      @mayers19851ify Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Stay strong!

    • @supersam8162
      @supersam8162 Pƙed 3 lety +14

      You are a awesome person, Stay strong hero!

  • @TheMainMan.
    @TheMainMan. Pƙed 3 lety +877

    43-year-old man crying like a baby over here.
    As a father I couldn't imagine a prouder moment with my children.
    Congrats and best of luck.

    • @vijayj4423
      @vijayj4423 Pƙed 3 lety +17

      I am 45 and crying too. It’s such an emotional moment . God bless everyone. Education is very important.

    • @kickemindafacestyleson6986
      @kickemindafacestyleson6986 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      47, and the buckets are filling up here toođŸ˜­đŸ˜­đŸ˜­đŸ€§đŸ€§đŸ€§â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžđŸ‘đŸ‘đŸ‘ congrats to that whole family

    • @satvikkumarpatel1129
      @satvikkumarpatel1129 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Nice username and the dp btw

    • @noraenora6735
      @noraenora6735 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Your avatar ruins this comment

    • @jadenab1595
      @jadenab1595 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I’m 21 and crying too

  • @jola4682
    @jola4682 Pƙed 3 lety +1556

    When she took a knee to daughter I started crying. In an African culture that is one of the greatest honour someone who is older and a parent can bestow on a younger person or one's child. My emotions were going btw been overjoyed and crying.😭😚😘

    • @ravengomez7492
      @ravengomez7492 Pƙed 3 lety +30

      She’s not African. She’s Afro Latina.

    • @cniknik9863
      @cniknik9863 Pƙed 3 lety +218

      @@ravengomez7492 they probably meant that they saw a part of their own culture in what she did, even though it isn't her culture. Drawing similarities from the video to their life.

    • @westangrlcode
      @westangrlcode Pƙed 3 lety +109

      @@ravengomez7492 they were just comparing cultures... don’t be bitter

    • @typy7616
      @typy7616 Pƙed 3 lety +94

      Here we go. Had to be someone ignorant in the comments. She was referring to her culture, and Afro Latina means she is of African AND Latino descent. I share similar background so yes I am speaking from experience and also I learned to COMPREHEND the literature I read.

    • @jola4682
      @jola4682 Pƙed 3 lety +44

      @@typy7616 Thank you for commenting and explaining. I intentionally took the high road when I saw her reply. I was taken aback I must confess.

  • @TaylorWilliams1000
    @TaylorWilliams1000 Pƙed 3 lety +32

    I love the quote “What the trunk couldn’t do, may the branches do”. Awesome

  • @dannidavis8875
    @dannidavis8875 Pƙed 3 lety +339

    “I wanted her to know that her sacrifice was not in vain” I felt this đŸ„ș

  • @mrsoatzinc
    @mrsoatzinc Pƙed 3 lety +859

    I’m crying too!!! My daughter is in medical school... may she finish her journey

    • @jennybeam7226
      @jennybeam7226 Pƙed 3 lety +14

      LRJ, congrats & stay blessed!❀

    • @mrsoatzinc
      @mrsoatzinc Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@jennybeam7226 thank you and you as well!! ♄

    • @ccho907
      @ccho907 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      My sister just got in, had to watch this vid 😭

    • @cherbrowne1637
      @cherbrowne1637 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Oh she will do! With your love always by her side.

    • @sadianur7001
      @sadianur7001 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Aww that’s amazing. Congrats to you both! May you both live long and successful lives. Wishing you all the best!

  • @da-gamada-gama2704
    @da-gamada-gama2704 Pƙed 3 lety +920

    My dad became a Court judge at the age of 67 years old, and he passed all of his university training programmes!!💯✅👏👏

  • @juancaballero2510
    @juancaballero2510 Pƙed 3 lety +146

    Why would anyone put a dislike on such a great story!

    • @jacquesviau6165
      @jacquesviau6165 Pƙed 3 lety +14

      Haters and stupidity. Congrats to that Lady

    • @brendag5855
      @brendag5855 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Apparently 931 hatersđŸ€š but they can not erase or overshadow the beautiful story💕

    • @emilbalu8259
      @emilbalu8259 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      We Need A holes in this world
      Let them die in jealousy

    • @josephpaul8591
      @josephpaul8591 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      will said

    • @Alex-sg3yz
      @Alex-sg3yz Pƙed 2 lety +1

      doesn't matter, the video could've been about everyone on earth getting $1,000,000 and food and water and someone will still be bitter about it smh

  • @SWGpittsburgh
    @SWGpittsburgh Pƙed 3 lety +804

    I lost it when her mom knelt down and I couldn't get it back together. My mom died the year I graduated PhD. Congrats to Mom and Daughter!

    • @perlacontreras2480
      @perlacontreras2480 Pƙed 3 lety +22

      She saw it from heaven đŸ„ș

    • @jeffreym68
      @jeffreym68 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Congrats on the Ph.D., sorry for the loss of your mother.

    • @mhenderson3407
      @mhenderson3407 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      You did it...Congrats! Sorry for the loss of your Mom. You are the branches...

    • @EmpressMiR
      @EmpressMiR Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I'm sorry sorry to hear that. But congratulations and I'm sure she was walking with you ❀

    • @shaniquaporter7194
      @shaniquaporter7194 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      GOD bless you

  • @TimidMC
    @TimidMC Pƙed 3 lety +790

    “What the trunk didn’t do, May the branches do.” Is such a good quote.

    • @TruckTaxiMoveIt
      @TruckTaxiMoveIt Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Yeah, but some of theose leaves can zap the sap out of you.

    • @tamt.5812
      @tamt.5812 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      That was it for me. I cried for 20 minues after that at the weight of it. Omg.

  • @nicab564
    @nicab564 Pƙed 3 lety +770

    I dropped out of college 14 years ago. I was a parent of a 2 year old and I needed to provide for us... Well, December 11, 2020 I was pinned with my nursing pin.. I finally became that RN!!! The look on my parents face was worth EVERY tear I cried, every late night I stayed up studying and getting only a few hours of sleep to go clock in at a full time job then go straight to school..

    • @hollygolytely3478
      @hollygolytely3478 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      Congratulations, @Nica B. So proud of you!! I became a nurse at 18 and I know how hard earning a degree is. Welcome to the world of nursing. You'll have hard days, but in the end, there's nothing more rewarding. Bless you ⚘⚘❀

    • @nicab564
      @nicab564 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      I look forward to seeing what this nursing journey holds for me... Thank you for your words. I truly appreciate them coming from someone who knows what it’s like to be a nurse.

    • @NinoJokersChild
      @NinoJokersChild Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Congratulations đŸ‘đŸŸâ€ïž

    • @nicab564
      @nicab564 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Thank you

    • @4islandbeauty
      @4islandbeauty Pƙed 3 lety +5

      That's awesome, huge congratulations to you sis. Well doneđŸ™đŸœ

  • @janesmith4h
    @janesmith4h Pƙed 3 lety +56

    When Mom hit the ground, I think I got snot in my mouth, I was crying so hard! 😭

  • @Wtf_jus_happened
    @Wtf_jus_happened Pƙed 3 lety +2046

    I'm currently doing this now, going to school and my mom doesn't know about it. I just want to shock her at the graduation!

  • @marylosey5593
    @marylosey5593 Pƙed 3 lety +993

    These are the kind of people who should write parenting books

    • @KlarraDaniele
      @KlarraDaniele Pƙed 3 lety +18

      100% . Real role models

    • @vinalipatel
      @vinalipatel Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Absolutely

    • @d0cn0tes
      @d0cn0tes Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Really ? How can write a book about parenting without a father? I didn’t hear him get even an honorable mention.

    • @nadiarenz1124
      @nadiarenz1124 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      @@d0cn0tes you know the answer to your question, you just want to make a scene lmfao

    • @PloveTV2020
      @PloveTV2020 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Honestly..

  • @erikak.3159
    @erikak.3159 Pƙed 3 lety +751

    So were going to ignore that Loida's mom is a genius( medical school at 14 or 15 yr. old)

    • @donp7618
      @donp7618 Pƙed 3 lety +77

      Thats what i was thinking. Momma must be super smart.

    • @aphr0d
      @aphr0d Pƙed 3 lety +28

      @Rafael Arturo Mateo NĂșñez I think that the US makes it more competitive because theres not as much of a need, so they weed out extra people. In the future of DR, to limit the number of people applying, I'm sure they'll create more requirements. That's not the case right now probably because there is a need for more doctors. Would you say so?

    • @VannyBranny
      @VannyBranny Pƙed 3 lety +58

      @Rafael Arturo Mateo NĂșñez but she was still 14 đŸ€š

    • @skylarjaxx2399
      @skylarjaxx2399 Pƙed 3 lety +25

      @@VannyBranny right they not talking about after high graduation at like 17 or 18 she was leaving high school when her peers were entering it. She got me about a yr and a some. And I tell u that was no easy feat. (Had to maintain a 3.6 grade average)

    • @flanagamer
      @flanagamer Pƙed 3 lety +19

      Aphro actually there is plenty of need in the US, in fact there should be more medical schools opening or larger class sizes imo. Undergrads have to jump through 1000 hoops to get accepted to medical school nowadays, which is why there are shortages everywhere, especially in hospitals. It’s not as noticeable if you live in a big city, but trust me, the demand definitely outpaces supply year after year.

  • @chi0698
    @chi0698 Pƙed 3 lety +142

    As an immigrant child of a single Dominican mom who worked her butt off for us, I'm halfway done toward becoming a PT & I wait for the day my mom can feel proud(er) of me like this when I graduate

    • @masuganut2082
      @masuganut2082 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      You go girl! 💜

    • @chi0698
      @chi0698 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@masuganut2082 thank you!

    • @daliacapellan
      @daliacapellan Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Eso!!! 🙌

    • @chi0698
      @chi0698 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@daliacapellan 😀

    • @lovelyp.8529
      @lovelyp.8529 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      They should still be proud of u even if u didn’t choose that path. School and diplomas shouldn’t be the reason why our parents love or support us. All this toxic cultural pressure is weird

  • @MissSraG
    @MissSraG Pƙed 3 lety +762

    My father would dream of finding books and pencils as a child growing up in a village with no school. He'd wake up crying because it was only a dream. He never went to school but learned to read and write and maths all by himself and with the help of his employers when he was working on construction sites. He would always emphasize the importance of education to me and my siblings. We have all became academics and I have become a dentist. He never realised his dream of education but we did it for him.

    • @kowpse_uwu6168
      @kowpse_uwu6168 Pƙed 3 lety +15

      Congratulations to you! God Bless your family đŸ˜Šâ€ïž

    • @doreenesther1821
      @doreenesther1821 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah

    • @riffyraffles48
      @riffyraffles48 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Wow, congratulations.

    • @charlessantee8329
      @charlessantee8329 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Great accomplishmentđŸ€•đŸ€•đŸ€•đŸ€•

    • @amostrask1370
      @amostrask1370 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Mate, that's awesome, I bet he is so proud of you all

  • @adc2327
    @adc2327 Pƙed 3 lety +497

    Mom's legs wouldn't hold her up she was so surprised. Sweet story!

  • @kevinumana4643
    @kevinumana4643 Pƙed 3 lety +411

    “May the branches reach as far as the trunk could’nt”
    Very stong, inspirational quote.

  • @kristaw2686
    @kristaw2686 Pƙed 3 lety +40

    "She said it was like she got it herself"... Yep, that's a mom.

  • @jeffreym68
    @jeffreym68 Pƙed 3 lety +2691

    My immigrant parents said "Get a degree, because that's one thing no-one can take away from you."

    • @atarahbanugopan9589
      @atarahbanugopan9589 Pƙed 3 lety +68

      Yes that can be taken away from you too.

    • @chloevanoeveren9062
      @chloevanoeveren9062 Pƙed 3 lety +214

      @@atarahbanugopan9589 The skills and knowledge are still there though, and that's what counts

    • @jaimep3432
      @jaimep3432 Pƙed 3 lety +35

      The only thing that cant be taking from you is your love for yourself and others.

    • @fukwhaturgoingthru
      @fukwhaturgoingthru Pƙed 3 lety

      Yess

    • @fukwhaturgoingthru
      @fukwhaturgoingthru Pƙed 3 lety +43

      @@atarahbanugopan9589 How?? I know that no one can take my degree from me because I earned it!! I could lose my license to practice, but I still have that degree.

  • @ithomas5230
    @ithomas5230 Pƙed 3 lety +246

    I'm crying😭😭😭 God bless them and who ever read this!!!!

    • @tdgreer
      @tdgreer Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Me too! Ugly tears. 💖

  • @OldSoul2779
    @OldSoul2779 Pƙed 3 lety +226

    “What the trunk didn’t do, May the branches do.” Such profound words of wisdom! I have tears in my eyes.

  • @pommiebears
    @pommiebears Pƙed 3 lety +35

    What our children achieve, we achieve with them. My two sons are grown men, and have achieved so much....I’m so incredibly proud of them. I have epilepsy and couldn’t fulfil my dreams.

  • @CottidaeSEA
    @CottidaeSEA Pƙed 3 lety +284

    The success of the children is the success of the parent. All parents want their children to succeed.

    • @CaToRi-
      @CaToRi- Pƙed 3 lety +16

      Not all parents. Mine was a hindrance during my school and university days. No support but obstacles. This video hit me hard.

    • @momonie4
      @momonie4 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@CaToRi- Well, most parents want their children to succeed.

    • @bugsy3223
      @bugsy3223 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@CaToRi- same my gma only cared about me cuz my mom abandoned me

    • @calulida
      @calulida Pƙed 3 lety +3

      “You are only as happy as your least happy child”

    • @Michelle.56
      @Michelle.56 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I wish that were true. We would probably have a better society if it were so.

  • @leslienavarro.5016
    @leslienavarro.5016 Pƙed 3 lety +75

    I just did something similar for my mother she turned 70 and I surprised her dressed with my graduation gown I earned a Bachelor’s in Nursing. I been an LPN for 9 years and she always pushed me to go back to school to get my RN. She was speechless. Congrats!

  • @kamreyperkins4098
    @kamreyperkins4098 Pƙed 3 lety +506

    How could you dislike such a beautiful moment . It’s a cruel world . Congrats to you and your mother well deserved ‌

    • @captainnolife2816
      @captainnolife2816 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      They are trying to reach 69,420

    • @eauneau
      @eauneau Pƙed 3 lety +6

      It’s hard to tell which one is the like button when your eyes are filled with tears.

    • @mari070680
      @mari070680 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thought the same thing. Always the haters.

    • @JalanRina
      @JalanRina Pƙed 3 lety +1

      From all the beautiful things in this video, the things that caught your attention is the dislike?

    • @kaktusdesiberie7196
      @kaktusdesiberie7196 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Pure jealousy!

  • @randomshuffle6399
    @randomshuffle6399 Pƙed 3 lety +24

    I'm so proud of her and I not even know her. She is amazing.

  • @lebronjames5601
    @lebronjames5601 Pƙed 3 lety +479

    My gf, who is Dominican-American, is the first college/medical school graduate of her family. Her mother, Milly, always wanted to be a doctor but couldn’t due to circumstances. Now, she’s living her dream through her daughter’s career. We talk to her about our interesting cases. I absolutely love sharing this and also Milly because she brought up the most wonderful and loving gf any man could ask for.

    • @ama6237
      @ama6237 Pƙed 3 lety +22

      @Joe Al maybe stop destroying other countries first then you won’t have them coming to the US.

    • @LL-rk5lv
      @LL-rk5lv Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @Joe Al from where are you? 'Cause the majority of the people who talk like that are 1st generation

    • @kevinfalcao8657
      @kevinfalcao8657 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @Joe Al I'LL BET I KNOW WHO YOU ARE VOTING FOR...... YOU PITIFUL LOST MANGY DOG.

    • @nicolegrant2115
      @nicolegrant2115 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@kevinfalcao8657 are you from the Caribbean..its ages since i've heard that term...😂😂

    • @Ami_Hime
      @Ami_Hime Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @Joe Al and how's Africa doing these days...? With continuous exploitation from the west what u doing about it? đŸ€”
      Not to mention the corrupt governments all over the continent

  • @theblacksociologist2151
    @theblacksociologist2151 Pƙed 3 lety +125

    "What the trunk didn't do, may the branches do." đŸŒŽđŸŒ±đŸŒż
    When her mother got on her knees I bawled. I felt that! 😭

  • @rumiexpresse9049
    @rumiexpresse9049 Pƙed 3 lety +380

    Mashallah. My parents fled their homecountry as well. Been through a lot of rascism, never had a holiday, never bought something new for themselves just to offer us the best. I am a surgeon now..đŸ™đŸŒ

    • @LR24134
      @LR24134 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Ma shaa Allah Alhamdulilah đŸ™đŸŸđŸ€ČđŸœâ€ïž may Allah make everything easy for youđŸ™đŸŸđŸ€ČđŸœâ€ïž Allahuma Ameen đŸ™đŸŸđŸ€ČđŸœâ€ïž

    • @kayc.8283
      @kayc.8283 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Wow MashAllah, they must be so proud. All their duas for you and sacrifices really paid off. All the best to you and your family in this life and the next ameen♄

    • @shanias.3915
      @shanias.3915 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Congrats. I know you are taking care of them.

    • @jasminebeydoun7426
      @jasminebeydoun7426 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Congrats you deserve it I know you will take care of your family amazingly now you can spoil them

    • @paulatristan8189
      @paulatristan8189 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      May God bless you for your hard efforts and work to becomes surgeon, many blessing's to you and family đŸ™đŸŒđŸ•ŠïžđŸ•ŻïžđŸ’•

  • @beachblond1968
    @beachblond1968 Pƙed 3 lety +27

    So heartwarming, to see a loving mother’s joy and pride in her child’s accomplishments. Lovely. 🙌

  • @davidriche605
    @davidriche605 Pƙed 3 lety +81

    No matter how old you grow up making your parents proud is a present that never gets old.

  • @meika79
    @meika79 Pƙed 3 lety +125

    Soon as her mom walked in the door I started crying.

    • @u.e8377
      @u.e8377 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @My Nameis errrrr okay.

    • @Okk681
      @Okk681 Pƙed 3 lety

      @My Nameis what the heck..

    • @moonlightfitz
      @moonlightfitz Pƙed 3 lety

      @My Nameis that’s my story.

  • @ablaal-zagameem8395
    @ablaal-zagameem8395 Pƙed 3 lety +160

    I am doing my PhD in chemistry for my mother as well... my defense is next Friday and I am looking forward to telling her that I did it... my tears are all over place even before... and I am pretty sure she will feel as if she got it herself as well... God bless all the passionate mothers all over the world and their grateful kids.

    • @georgina-a
      @georgina-a Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Wishing you the very best of luck for Friday (tomorrow?)! Make sure you have a camera rolling when you tell your Mum, because I imagine it'll be a moment that you'll both cherish and want to watch over and over again.
      A PhD, particularly in a subject like chemistry, is no mean feat, so I take my hat off to you x

    • @mariekam738
      @mariekam738 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Congratulations Aby!

    • @ablaal-zagameem8395
      @ablaal-zagameem8395 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@mariekam738 thaaaaaaanx...

    • @lisaphillips9991
      @lisaphillips9991 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      You can finish the race for her...you got this....congrats...

    • @ablaal-zagameem8395
      @ablaal-zagameem8395 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@lisaphillips9991 and that I did... thanx Lisa

  • @aprilmiller4394
    @aprilmiller4394 Pƙed 3 lety +23

    When i seen her mom dropped down to her knees. I just couldn't stop the tears from come down my faceđŸ„șđŸ„șđŸ„ș

    • @lovelyp.8529
      @lovelyp.8529 Pƙed 3 lety

      Because a diploma is the only way to make parents happy in this day and age. Which is toxic , a lot of pressure and unhealthy

  • @Bitchcraft_76
    @Bitchcraft_76 Pƙed 3 lety +781

    I can't even keep a secret when it comes to Christmas presents

    • @meowmeow5592
      @meowmeow5592 Pƙed 3 lety +17

      đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł You and I can eat lunch together someday đŸ˜·đŸ‘

    • @VySharieff
      @VySharieff Pƙed 3 lety +15

      😂😂😂I was thinking wow she finished the entire school term without snitching to a cousin at least lolđŸ„°

    • @insomniacfirehorse6425
      @insomniacfirehorse6425 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@meowmeow5592 bring me as well with you, i'll pay our lunch hahaha

    • @Phati_mataa
      @Phati_mataa Pƙed 3 lety

      @@insomniacfirehorse6425 😄😄😄 might as well count me in

    • @Phati_mataa
      @Phati_mataa Pƙed 3 lety

      @@meowmeow5592 😂😂

  • @samlopez6176
    @samlopez6176 Pƙed 3 lety +149

    Tears of joy ran down my face as I witnessed your mom kneeling before you. As a mother myself, I am confident that she was thank God for this Blessing! There's no doubt your ancestors are proud of you! May you continue to leave a legacy with integrity and honor for many generations to come! GOD BLESS!đŸ™đŸŒŸđŸ€—

  • @msfatabulous1611
    @msfatabulous1611 Pƙed 3 lety +83

    I couldn’t stop the tears when mom dropped to one knee.

  • @chelcierhodes3536
    @chelcierhodes3536 Pƙed 3 lety +36

    This is so beautiful seeing her mother drop to her knees when she realized her babe was graduatingđŸ„°đŸ˜˜ Mama u did a wonderful job raising your kids🙂🙂 Education is very important😉

    • @metaphysicalmidwife
      @metaphysicalmidwife Pƙed 3 lety

      Yes and the education that is most important is self-education and not that being promoted by the world of demons. Being true to oneself. Connecting to Spirit.

  • @heathermetz6576
    @heathermetz6576 Pƙed 3 lety +197

    2:42 "I wanted her to know that her sacrifice was not in vain."

  • @pattymam11
    @pattymam11 Pƙed 3 lety +359

    Wow, you just gave me the courage to continue my education as a Doctor. I have a M.S degree in Forensic Psychology. However, I''m an older women who's determined to persue my goals thanks to your video. Thank you!

    • @michellecampbell2603
      @michellecampbell2603 Pƙed 3 lety +25

      You keep pushing. I'm rooting for you đŸ‘©đŸœâ€đŸŽ“đŸ‘©đŸœâ€âš•ïž

    • @pattymam11
      @pattymam11 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      @@michellecampbell2603 Thank You

    • @MySemiCountryLife
      @MySemiCountryLife Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Keep going!! You got this!

    • @Sam-iy1nt
      @Sam-iy1nt Pƙed 3 lety +3

      đŸ’ȘđŸŸâŁđŸ’ȘđŸŸ

    • @kammiedi7941
      @kammiedi7941 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      I to am an older woman who just recently enrolled to go back to school. Living in California everything is so pricey especially rent $$$. Keep up the good work stay strong be blessed 🙏

  • @deniserutherford9250
    @deniserutherford9250 Pƙed 3 lety +78

    As a parent... you want your children to do better than you... my ❀ was overwhelmed when mom humbly fell on her knees... I was done 😭 3 generation shared this degree 👏

  • @missanthropocene2020
    @missanthropocene2020 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    The way women (including my own mother) repeatedly make sacrifices for their children is astounding. This was sooooo beautiful and I hope I can make my mother this proud one day

  • @lipi9035
    @lipi9035 Pƙed 3 lety +438

    Man youtube is spying bcos she know I am slacking off in school and recommended this video to keep me going, thanks YT

  • @VanessaBlanco
    @VanessaBlanco Pƙed 3 lety +444

    IM CRYING!!!!! This was beautiful

    • @Alpha-23
      @Alpha-23 Pƙed 3 lety

      Seriously...

    • @tohruhonda5444
      @tohruhonda5444 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@Alpha-23 what she can’t cry or something?

    • @Alpha-23
      @Alpha-23 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@tohruhonda5444 I said it was seriously beautiful

    • @tohruhonda5444
      @tohruhonda5444 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@Alpha-23 but you just said seriously not seriously beautiful

    • @cutekoalajoonie286
      @cutekoalajoonie286 Pƙed 3 lety

      @Santiago Bron wth are you talking about 😂😅

  • @nayelinunez7006
    @nayelinunez7006 Pƙed 3 lety +182

    I’m a current first gen college student and this is a big inspiration for me. And I hope I can do my mother proud like she did with her mother.

    • @hushnightbatday
      @hushnightbatday Pƙed 3 lety +5

      I'm sure that You are already making Her Proud! I hope all your dreams come true! Best Wishes!

    • @anonymousone2843
      @anonymousone2843 Pƙed 3 lety

      You will and you are. My girls are 21 and 18 and seeing your children succeed and chase their dreams is definitely better than doing it yourself! Keep pushing and never stop. My family arrived in US 150 years ago poor dirt farmers. It took 100 years for anyone of us to go and graduate college. My mom was the first. She served as a flight trauma nurse for 5 years in Vietnam. She set the tone for us as you are now doing for your furure family! You have this my friendđŸ„°

  • @michelleo1606
    @michelleo1606 Pƙed 3 lety +47

    “Lo que no hizo el tronco, que lo hagan las ramas.” 😭 Bawling!!!

  • @DBentonSmith
    @DBentonSmith Pƙed 3 lety +190

    You didn't just make your mom and grandma proud, You made EVERYONE proud.

    • @Allthesoaps
      @Allthesoaps Pƙed 3 lety +3

      👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 absolutely

  • @mtemdlamini5107
    @mtemdlamini5107 Pƙed 3 lety +42

    When mom fell on her knees I lost it💕

  • @gloriaperez7136
    @gloriaperez7136 Pƙed 3 lety +778

    Why would anyone dislike this video? Tf is wrong with y’all? Respect to this family âœŠđŸœ

    • @fdm2155
      @fdm2155 Pƙed 3 lety +33

      IKR. Some people are just jealous.

    • @jordanabeaulieu2530
      @jordanabeaulieu2530 Pƙed 3 lety +20

      Gloria Perez. Unfortunately, there are people that are just miserable and it makes them hateful. They are incapable of being happy for someone else!

    • @recipes5713
      @recipes5713 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      Jealous people who can't seems to like it when people succeed

    • @intergalacticdegengypsy6135
      @intergalacticdegengypsy6135 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Coz the video is a setup for CZcams views, no discredit to her achievement, it's the way the creators attempt to cash in on a video that is rehearsed and state that it's not

    • @johndickson377
      @johndickson377 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Maybe they are the ones who believe the blm lie that all blacks are oppressed and unable to achieve great things by working hard. They have a tendency to turn hateful to any hard working person

  • @mikerobiv5999
    @mikerobiv5999 Pƙed 3 lety +66

    I cried the moment her mother realized SHE DID IT !! THey are tears of joy for you and your mother on that glorious day !!
    CONGRATULATIONS

  • @marymesk577
    @marymesk577 Pƙed 3 lety +107

    I'M A COMPLETE STRANGER AND I AM SO PROUD OF YOU . THE BEST REACTION EVER

  • @TangsTails
    @TangsTails Pƙed 3 lety +216

    I’m not crying! You’re crying! 😭

  • @bartinadikgale1832
    @bartinadikgale1832 Pƙed rokem +1

    I am speechless.Such love and honour for mom.God bless you

  • @pappasmitty2
    @pappasmitty2 Pƙed 3 lety +303

    One of those times when your're like "meh" and you click anyways, and you're so glad you did.😁

    • @DJRenee
      @DJRenee Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Ended up in tears

  • @abbyreichner7087
    @abbyreichner7087 Pƙed 3 lety +74

    Oh man, this got me. My mother is one of 8 children from Costa Rica. Against all odds, she was able to get her bachelor's degree there and was the only one in her family to finish high school, let alone college. She moved to FL with my father and had me and my younger brother here, hoping to provide us with a better life and more opportunities. Of course, that came with great sacrifices. All she ever asked of me is to get an education. My academic path has not been as straight forward as we all had hoped. With bouts of depression, anxiety, and overall indecisiveness of what to major in (switched majors so many times đŸ€ŠđŸ»â€â™€ïž), I have not been able to give my mother that satisfaction of seeing her daughter graduate with any degree. At 29 I decided to go back to school and try to finish my degree. But I am struggling with online schooling during this pandemic (as many others are as well) and have been so close to just withdrawing. Watching this video brought me to tears. What I want more than anything is to give my mother and father the satisfaction of seeing me graduate. Watching you achieve such an amazing goal has lit a fire in me to do the same. I desperately want to be a speech pathologist and I've always been terrified of graduate school but that is my goal. Funny enough, UCF is the school I dying to go to! I'll take that as a sign to keep pushing and not giving up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing such a beautiful story with the world. You are a true inspiration!! I hope to one day share a similar story. Bendiciones!! ❀ đŸ™đŸœ 🎓

    • @thepriestess5969
      @thepriestess5969 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Please push beyond limitations, remain optimistic, in end its gonna worth all your concerted efforts. I look forward to hear from you on your graduation day, till then!!!

    • @abbyreichner7087
      @abbyreichner7087 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@thepriestess5969 Thank you so much!! This video and your comment will be on repeat to keep my motivation up during tough times. Thank you for your encouragement ❀❀❀

    • @thepriestess5969
      @thepriestess5969 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@abbyreichner7087 really looking forward to your graduation 💐💖

    • @d.y.h.w.
      @d.y.h.w. Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@abbyreichner7087 Keep pushing!!!! 😘😘😘😘😘 It's going to happen

    • @ms.mcghee8682
      @ms.mcghee8682 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Good luck and many blessings to you Abby! You got this girl đŸ„°

  • @irismartinez19
    @irismartinez19 Pƙed 3 lety +72

    My grandmother sacrificed her life for her five children, one of them unfortunately, passed away, she was like my mum to me; my mom overworks in order to earn money because she wants me to reach my dream, and I'm doing it! I'm finishing at university and I'm proud because I can show my mum and her sister who's somewhere up there that I'm doing it incredibly good!

    • @the_inkslayer5921
      @the_inkslayer5921 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!!!!! Proud of you and they are too!!

  • @aleechaadams2691
    @aleechaadams2691 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    Ok...this has moved my HEART my Mom passed but I'm going to DO ITđŸ•ŠâœïžđŸ•Š

  • @newengland66
    @newengland66 Pƙed 3 lety +76

    As a mother I’m crying like she was my daughter too❀

  • @Jellbells23
    @Jellbells23 Pƙed 3 lety +146

    I cannot imagine how fulfilling that must feel. If my dreams were sacrificed to see that my daughter could have hers. How selfless.

  • @ademaya4773
    @ademaya4773 Pƙed 3 lety +116

    Yup...I figured this would make me cry!

    • @msanw
      @msanw Pƙed 3 lety

      Me too lol

    • @sancam8554
      @sancam8554 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @theadorninggoddess not the ugly cry..now that made me laugh...😃

    • @lynnecarnivale5085
      @lynnecarnivale5085 Pƙed 3 lety

      @theadorninggoddess You had company!
      God bless you!
      Peace, Lynne 🍃💜🍃

  • @deankenney4316
    @deankenney4316 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    A proud Dad is a good thing. A proud Mom? Heartstopping and inspirational. Good job Kid!

  • @magicgluestoneny2487
    @magicgluestoneny2487 Pƙed 3 lety +65

    I'm always happy to see other people succeed in their journey

  • @irismagana214
    @irismagana214 Pƙed 3 lety +97

    I’m going to school because I can’t wait to see my mothers face im 28 years old and I have a long way to go but I want to make sure that her hard work in this country if worth it. Every day I look forward for that day this made me cry!!!

    • @4islandbeauty
      @4islandbeauty Pƙed 3 lety +2

      You got this, best of luck on your journey!

    • @lisahinton9682
      @lisahinton9682 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Iris, please review the rules of punctuation! It's a necessary foundation in life! I'm saying this with care and kindness! All the best to you!

    • @irismagana214
      @irismagana214 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Believe me I know them just took the hardest English Class didn’t have the need to do it on CZcams. But thank you so much

    • @HerMajesty1
      @HerMajesty1 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@lisahinton9682 You should change your name to the Punctuation Karen. SMH

    • @lisahinton9682
      @lisahinton9682 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@HerMajesty1
      Oh, wow, so funny. You should change your name to Boring And Predictable. YAWN.

  • @angelic_virgo
    @angelic_virgo Pƙed 3 lety +265

    Literally all we want as parents is for our children to succeed in whatever they choose.đŸ’—đŸ™đŸ» Beautiful moment

    • @-...................-
      @-...................- Pƙed 3 lety +7

      not all though

    • @lukairrahe
      @lukairrahe Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@-...................- *all of the good parents

    • @-...................-
      @-...................- Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @Leonard Johnson my mother who left me for almost 17 years now decided to make amends with me by spending time with me just abused me during this quarantine. my body is bleeding all over, i shouldnt have followed here to her place. i'll be going to my hometown next week when shes not home to avoid getting my blood splattered around again. also, im days away from becoming a 17 year old guy, and this is what i get before my birthday; domestic abuse.

    • @maame6768
      @maame6768 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Not all parents

    • @maame6768
      @maame6768 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @Leonard Johnson just like my mother. Men need to stop having children and disappearing and take some responsibilty. It takes 2 to make a child and the ones that dont want to stay always seem to choose the worst heifers to sleep with.

  • @francisescudero8579
    @francisescudero8579 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I go to UCF and working towards a doctoral degree as well. My mom always wanted to be a therapist but had to leave Cuba to give us a better future. I am trying to make her proud. This hit home, thank you for sharing this.

    • @metaphysicalmidwife
      @metaphysicalmidwife Pƙed 3 lety

      You should live your own life. Your mother has her own path and you have yours. Unless you have a passion for this area of study, that is. Who gets to actually live and enjoy life if everyone is sacrificing? We are in the Aquarian Age; not the Piscean Age anymore where people are martyrs.

  • @Uniklymade1
    @Uniklymade1 Pƙed 3 lety +105

    "Lo que no hizo el tronco, que lo hagan las ramas."
    What a beautiful quote.
    My mother brought my siblings and me from D.R in '76 and boy did she sacrificed a lot (even physical abuse by my youngest brother's dad). So I make sure to thank her each moment I can. I obtained an associate degree in Paralegal Science 2015 but I continue to march forth for the Castro/Martinez legacy.

  • @albertlee5272
    @albertlee5272 Pƙed 3 lety +69

    This made me cry & I'm a grown man, Congrats to the Mercedes family, the circle has been completed🌿🌾đŸŒčđŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸ„€đŸ€

    • @madinkan
      @madinkan Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I am a 300Lb factory maintenance tech and this made my eyes sweaty too.

  • @Sugarskulls_forever
    @Sugarskulls_forever Pƙed 3 lety +76

    This is literally why I’m getting my doctorate
    I want my family to feel proud too

    • @eddie9420
      @eddie9420 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Same. Though they don't know I'm going for it.

    • @ennvee1989
      @ennvee1989 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      You should do it for yourself not your parents

    • @samlung2724
      @samlung2724 Pƙed 3 lety

      Do it for yourself. Real parents will be proud of you regardless of what you do. I failed college and my dad was kinda disappointed, he wanted me to graduate with a degree but, after, he told me, in this day in age, I don't need a degree to be successful and I'm heading towards that, my dad see the effort I'm doing and is proud. So don't try to please your parents.

    • @Sugarskulls_forever
      @Sugarskulls_forever Pƙed 3 lety

      @@ennvee1989 thank you for saying that, but I’m also doing it to honor my parents, myself, and my descendants đŸ€—

    • @Sugarskulls_forever
      @Sugarskulls_forever Pƙed 3 lety

      @@samlung2724 thank you for your words! I actually am getting my doctorate for myself and also to honor my parents. It’s the only way I can say thank you for all they’ve done for me. We’ve gone through so much. That’s why I want my parents to see me get hooded 🌟

  • @kaleabendale8459
    @kaleabendale8459 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Why I’m crying 😱 Oh God
    I pictured my kids inside her. As a parent what makes you happy more than this. Proud of you sister.

  • @Elizabeth-so6zp
    @Elizabeth-so6zp Pƙed 3 lety +54

    When I get my PhD, the only one who will cry non stop, would be me. But that's enough motivation to keep going.

    • @wingsbroken
      @wingsbroken Pƙed 3 lety +5

      All the very best and good luck with it. Don't think u will be the only one who will cry for ur success, everyone has something good to offer for our society so ur PHD is going to help many of us. So it's a win win situation for u and our society. Have a good day and May god bless u with good life.

    • @Jujubee87
      @Jujubee87 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@wingsbroken well said!!!

  • @yogi8284
    @yogi8284 Pƙed 3 lety +4682

    I am convinced CZcams chooses the biggest crybabies to send these videos to.

  • @Blue_Fire_1013
    @Blue_Fire_1013 Pƙed 3 lety +47

    You know when any older parent falls to their needs..... they are so proud and NOTHING tops that feeling

  • @robertedwards9055
    @robertedwards9055 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    As a person with a PhD, I don’t know how she did this (earn a doctorate without telling her mom). I cried to my mom too many days (and needed to borrow money too many times) to earn my degree in secret, lol.

    • @joijoi1217
      @joijoi1217 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I have gone from degree to PhD without mentioning. I do not have ceremonies for my graduations.. I just keep going. Just keep going, and keep going

    • @SegaGentleman
      @SegaGentleman Pƙed 3 lety +2

      She had a supportive husband.

    • @penandpencilplow
      @penandpencilplow Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @ Saga that’s true. Plus she’s a nurse and could work and still earn a great living while pursuing the doctorate (or master’s) in nursing. Many nurses do which is why nursing is such a great field of study. You can work and earn a living wage while you go to school in nursing even if you start as a cna.

    • @Fox.White.
      @Fox.White. Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      Why did you cry ??

  • @stoptheviolence3358
    @stoptheviolence3358 Pƙed 3 lety +37

    This is so beautiful . I can’t stop crying now . I’m almost done with my bachelors and on to my masters my mom thinks I’m lying I can’t wait to show her my bachelors as I am a former drug addict and alcoholic I figured I can make her a little proud by doing this to balance out the headaches I caused.

    • @janicerichards8959
      @janicerichards8959 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Congratulations keep pushing.đŸ˜đŸ˜âœŒâœŒâœŒâ€â€â€

    • @leonamay8776
      @leonamay8776 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Congratulations 💙💙

    • @Amourd08
      @Amourd08 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Congratulations you can do it!! đŸ€—đŸ’œ

    • @JustWatching.4521
      @JustWatching.4521 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      You got it, KEEP BEING GREAT!!
      đŸ’ȘđŸżâ€ïž

    • @juliaedi111
      @juliaedi111 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      You are doing great 👍 👏 🙌 👌 😊 ❀

  • @wildechild5
    @wildechild5 Pƙed 3 lety +280

    So beautiful made me cry. So proud of you doing this not only for yourself before your mama you are awesome you rock.

  • @kiatequila424
    @kiatequila424 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    As a freshmen in college, that crazy to know she was struggling and never complained. College is really hard. Congratulations đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„° you’re an inspiration for women everywhere.

  • @mhalouritz8369
    @mhalouritz8369 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    When her mom dropped on her knee , my gosh i can not breath and crying....Im soo happy for them. .God bless them both 🙏🙏💕đŸŒč💐🎉🎉

  • @lil_sugi4633
    @lil_sugi4633 Pƙed 3 lety +55

    I want to do this for my mom. She has five children and only two are legal. I’m one of them, the other has health issues that is preventing them from going to college so I’m going to not only get an education and a better life for me but to show my mom that I was able to do what I was able to do due to her sacrifices to support us. So far, 4 out of 5 children has graduated from the same high school, now we’re waiting for the baby of the family to graduate next year. I am barely starting college but I do hope that I am able to make my wish come true and for my momma to be there for me. I also want to show my oldest sister that her supporting and believing in me has allowed me to follow my dreams in continuing getting an education and to take advantage of the things that are offered to me because I am a legal citizen. To take the advantage of the offers I was presented with and to not take them for granted because she wishes to have had those offers and options when she was in school but couldn’t because she wasn’t legal like I am.