Dad opens Christmas gift to find the best surprise ever.

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  • čas přidán 23. 12. 2014
  • For various reasons, my Dad and I didn't have the opportunity to have Christmas together for 25 years. We've seen each other several times in the past decade, but living on opposite sides of the country from each other, I haven't been able to spend Christmas with him since I was four years old. I thought this would be a good way to make up for that. He thought I was back in my city on Christmas Eve. I even texted him a picture of "the view" from my apartment that day (it was outdated...luckily he didn't notice the snow missing from the mountains in the distance.) He had NO idea....
    My Uncle is the one explaining that this special gift is for my Dad as a combination Christmas and 60th birthday present. My Uncle is a two-time cancer survivor and during his second fight for his life, a few years ago, he lost a great deal of his voice due to the radiation, so you'll need to listen carefully to understand what he is saying. Very special that he was able to be part of this moment.
    For those of you wondering, I was in the box for what seemed like eternity, but was really about twenty minutes. My uncle, being the sweet man that he is, was very concerned I wouldn't have enough air in there. so kept slightly lifting the back of the box with his toe to let air in while we were waiting for my Dad to arrive.
    Enjoy :)

Komentáře • 346

  • @mikayla5954
    @mikayla5954 Před 7 lety +208

    Who else thought it was a dog?? 😂😂 🐶 I mean the wrapping paper is animal covered and the box is huge...honestly thought it was a dog 🐕

  • @mckenna8663
    @mckenna8663 Před 7 lety +97

    Wow... I haven't attended a family holiday like this (lots of people, decorations, laughter) for...many years. When you have it all the time - you take it for granted. Don't. THIS is life.

  • @donnag4940
    @donnag4940 Před 7 lety +327

    This made me cry. To have an uncle who is a 2 time cancer survivor, lots of family,a "surprise" daughter and Santa is so magical and beautiful. Always treasure your loved ones and spend time with them.

    • @cici.sienna2075
      @cici.sienna2075 Před 7 lety +4

      I agree,and it shows u care about your family :) and that's sweet to do that ;)

    • @sophiasegura1069
      @sophiasegura1069 Před 7 lety +2

      who saw a Donald Trump ad before the video singing?:')

    • @sharoneyre7035
      @sharoneyre7035 Před 6 lety +2

      Donna G ...that's OK as long as they want to 'treasure' and 'spend time' with you...sometimes, despite your best efforts, this just isn't the case....as I've learned to my own cost, over the years. They are all married..I never have been, they all have kids and grandkids...I have neither. I have tried so hard with them all, including my Mother and Father (when they were alive), but nothing seems to be good enough for them and I just don't know why. It doesn't bother any of them that I feel this way, even though people 'outside' of the family bear witness to the situation. So, for my own sanity and health, I 've stopped trying now...I'm blessed with terrific friends and for that I'm truly grateful. So, yes, cherish your 'family', but recognise that the fact that you don't always have to be related to them! Thanks for 'listening'!

    • @sharoneyre7035
      @sharoneyre7035 Před 6 lety +1

      Donna G ....and yes..this was a lovely video..a really lovely video...and I say this without ran our!!

    • @patricialadish3900
      @patricialadish3900 Před 6 lety

      @Sharon Eyre: I can so relate to your family issues. I am so upset about not having a close relationship with my family. I'm tired of trying now also but it still affects me badly. Happy for you having good friends and seems you must have experienced some healing which is great. Hope to be happy again someday myself.

  • @junehelafine
    @junehelafine Před 7 lety +43

    This was not a crappy video, but a perfect Christmas. The look on his face was priceless. You've given the family something to talk about for many years to come. Best gift ever.

  • @stevensontimango3900
    @stevensontimango3900 Před 7 lety +2

    He's lucky to have a thoughtful and beautiful daughter like you.

  • @tyradawkins1630
    @tyradawkins1630 Před 7 lety

    Aww, HOW HAPPY & PRECIOUS! The way he carefully lifted her out of the box!! So heartwarming...so SWEET.

  • @lisawindemakernorris2334
    @lisawindemakernorris2334 Před 3 lety +5

    Im watching this in Nov 2020. It makes my heart feel good to see this family celebrate Christmas the way it should be celebrated. This year will be a tough one for all of us. We have to limit our gatherings and we won't be able to console each other for the loved ones and friends that we lost this year to Covid-19. We will never be the same but we will appreciate the loved ones that we still have. Many blessings to all.

  • @cartertacke9316
    @cartertacke9316 Před 7 lety +1

    She is beautiful!

  • @Shearwater6
    @Shearwater6 Před 7 lety +1

    She's beautiful.

  • @am_maarah4080
    @am_maarah4080 Před 6 lety

    Her Uncle is so pure and so caring and sweet 😭😭may god bless him!

  • @sweetbitz9634
    @sweetbitz9634 Před 6 lety

    Such a sweet, sweet story. I have tears in my eyes as I am writing this. This family knows what Christmas is all about. Wishing them many more together! May God bless you all. It seems he already has.

  • @RobertOrgRobert
    @RobertOrgRobert Před 3 lety +3

    Who else wishes this beautiful lady was their present on Christmas day

  • @ivyedan7183
    @ivyedan7183 Před 6 lety

    I am in tears of joy..praise the lord..enjoy each other every minute..

  • @pinkfluffyunicornsdancingo116

    That's so sweet ❤️💛💚👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @tonyalucz7226
    @tonyalucz7226 Před 6 lety

    The most beautiful gift a parent could ever receive! Made me cry!

  • @mrmike2121i
    @mrmike2121i Před 8 lety +2

    i love that. god bless you all!!

  • @katietaylorvlogs
    @katietaylorvlogs Před 6 lety +1

    Awe what a beautiful gift bless your poor yet lovely uncle in his fight to survive against Cancer, he will pull through, I just know it! 😃😘😌😏🤞🏻🤞🏻

  • @Porschegirl_944
    @Porschegirl_944 Před 7 lety

    Amazing gift probably the best present some one could ever have is to have a person in your family that you haven't seen in 25 years you get to see her again... Amazing it touched my heart and made me cry

  • @ann237
    @ann237 Před 7 lety

    Now that's what the holidays are about! Family, friends, knowing that the best gifts don't have to cost a fortune. They just need to come from the heart. And to have all his loved ones come together to surprise him with his daughter is the perfect example of that, along with the real reason for the season

  • @annahbeaumont3019
    @annahbeaumont3019 Před 9 lety +14

    Love the look on his face, pure joy! Loved this!

  • @hisnameisthewordofgodrev1982

    Brilliant gift for both you and your Dad, I Pray your Uncle never has to go down that road again...God Bless you and your family 🙏💖

  • @allangooge9679
    @allangooge9679 Před 7 lety

    I wish I opened a Christmas present and she came out. Wow !!! That would be the best Christmas ever. 😉👍🏻

  • @jgjg3848
    @jgjg3848 Před 5 lety

    He was certainly surprised. The look on his face is priceless.

  • @-Unfiltered-CoconuT-
    @-Unfiltered-CoconuT- Před 7 lety

    it's so funny how dad's always respond with some form of comedy...when it comes to surprises or money...lol...this is definitely my favorite video...reminds me of when family used to live a phone call away...ahhhh time...oh well..still have the beautiful memories like this one...thank you for sharing a true timeless moment...

  • @rightthewrongs7009
    @rightthewrongs7009 Před 8 lety +1

    I loved this! So sweet...

  • @stephanilopez3348
    @stephanilopez3348 Před 8 lety +2

    this the most beautiful thing ever

  • @peggyhill7283
    @peggyhill7283 Před 8 lety +2

    You have a lovely family! Congratulations on making long overdue contact. God Bless your Uncle. He's a treasure.

  • @anneg.61
    @anneg.61 Před 7 lety +24

    Here I am finding this video almost two years later, but nonetheless it was very heartwarming. Your uncle's adorable by the way 😄

  • @sinbads
    @sinbads Před 8 lety +126

    You guys are the family cast of Home Alone but just grown up. lol

  • @diddydinger
    @diddydinger Před 8 lety +1

    Beautiful moment

  • @povertylevelphilanthropy1524

    Beautiful video, beautiful family. What a special moment. I'm so glad you decided to share. Your uncle is a precious miracle as well.

  • @jessicaramseywwe
    @jessicaramseywwe Před 7 lety

    that's so sweet and God bless your uncle

  • @rachelgaray04
    @rachelgaray04 Před 8 lety +3

    Can I just say I love this family! absolutely adorable

  • @libbyjensen1858
    @libbyjensen1858 Před 7 lety +9

    What a wonderful video!! Your family is so sweet! And bless your uncle in his cancer battle.

  • @phoebeburley7632
    @phoebeburley7632 Před 7 lety +1

    This is so beautiful

  • @pshs_vlogs6900
    @pshs_vlogs6900 Před 8 lety +2

    so cute!!
    I'm so glad that happened!

  • @iamshooketh9345
    @iamshooketh9345 Před 6 lety +1

    I am an only child with no big family in this country except my mum, son and my partner who is also an only child. We plan on having lots more kids so that one day we can enjoy a big family Christmas like this one! Much love, so sweet!!💖

  • @Cyperspiller
    @Cyperspiller Před 7 lety +5

    Great story and what a strong man your uncle must be, good for him!!! ☺️. All the best to you and your family. Lots of christmasmagic from Denmark.

  • @eileenconnor08
    @eileenconnor08 Před 6 lety

    A beautiful gift & gesture! Happy Christmas Dad & lovely Uncle, missing alot of my family especially at Christmas this video tugged at my heart!!
    Well done on making your Dad a very happy Man!!
    Love & Light
    Leenz
    Scotland xx

  • @bonnienash8585
    @bonnienash8585 Před 7 lety +3

    Bless you and your family and wow what an amazing man your uncle is such a strong will to fight cancer not once but twice , I was blown away with pride for him. I wish you all good Health wealth and happiness form now until the end of time 😘

  • @clementinex8513
    @clementinex8513 Před 8 lety +3

    "How long have you been in that box?"
    OMG I died
    😂😂😂

  • @adorablebae9690
    @adorablebae9690 Před 7 lety +1

    How beautiful and heart touching. Things happen for a reason

  • @cronas2
    @cronas2 Před 8 lety +2

    stunning young lady....wish I had a box like this...

  • @mitch1835
    @mitch1835 Před 6 lety

    She's a beauty!!

  • @Hoodoo123
    @Hoodoo123 Před 7 lety

    That was lovely, and just what Christmas is all about x

  • @cleanbongwater
    @cleanbongwater Před 8 lety +3

    "How long you been in that box?" Classic.

  • @stephenwilliams7228
    @stephenwilliams7228 Před 7 lety

    Such a nice family.

  • @CraftCreations4fun
    @CraftCreations4fun Před 7 lety +27

    so beautiful that was such a touching gesture... you are both blessed to have each other. xoxo

  • @islambary2menkom
    @islambary2menkom Před 7 lety +2

    We can know it's a surprise when we can clearly see it on the face of the person supposed to receive it ,and your dad didi realy have a beautifull surprise .don't do that to him again and try to see him as much as you can ,I used to do it untill I lost my dad (May he RIP) and today I regret every familly event I missed because I was busy living my life and chasing my dreams.
    nice familly and nice video .
    Thank you for this beautifull moment you shared with us .
    Greeting from the other part of your world.

  • @thatonebritishgirl9633

    He was speachless

  • @doxipunk
    @doxipunk Před 8 lety +5

    his reaction was priceless lol

  • @MariaMongillo
    @MariaMongillo Před 6 lety

    Just AWESOME! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @Jezzy2much4u
    @Jezzy2much4u Před 6 lety

    Such a cool Reaction 👍👍👍

  • @alexandraxd3040
    @alexandraxd3040 Před 7 lety +1

    💖This is beatiful God Bless you guys hopefully you guys can get together more often💖

  • @rubenruvalcaba585
    @rubenruvalcaba585 Před 7 lety

    I thought a dog
    was in the box,
    fake me out,
    big time.
    Merry Christmas
    everyone.
    😇💜🐬😇

  • @srjsamsam
    @srjsamsam Před 7 lety +1

    It's videos like this that make my day I'm do glad there are people that have it in their hearts to do such kind acts! And it's usually the ones that don't want any recognition that deserve it the most

  • @wildfirekristin
    @wildfirekristin Před 8 lety +1

    Yay!!! ✌💙🙏

  • @senjougahara5686
    @senjougahara5686 Před 7 lety +1

    I cried cause it was so cute cause I know how it feels to meet your family member u love after many MANY MANY years

  • @hunterhutson1296
    @hunterhutson1296 Před 7 lety +1

    I literally burst into tears because of the reaction on his face

  • @bornontherimofchaos
    @bornontherimofchaos Před 5 lety

    Now this is what you post on utube!! Happy happy happy!😁😁👍👍

  • @trishtv8310
    @trishtv8310 Před 7 lety

    It must be nice to have a family at Christmas. There is just me and my son.

  • @fraserbrown6267
    @fraserbrown6267 Před 7 lety

    Who would dislike this?!?

  • @erincoughlin4187
    @erincoughlin4187 Před 3 lety

    Love hearing James Taylor singing Go Tell it on the Mountain, in the background!!!

  • @shawng0769
    @shawng0769 Před 8 lety

    Wow she was good to stay in that box that long.

  • @asavannah7439
    @asavannah7439 Před 6 lety

    That's a wonderful video and the house is so christmasy, love it!

  • @lyndsaybrooks2422
    @lyndsaybrooks2422 Před 7 lety

    Christmas at your place looks awesome! :D

  • @gabisansone1072
    @gabisansone1072 Před 7 lety

    Wow.. So touching and heart warming. Hope you guys have a merry Christmas this 2016 and 2017 new year

  • @amandanava6464
    @amandanava6464 Před 6 lety +1

    Your family reminds me a lot of mine! Beautiful!!!!

  • @steves2440
    @steves2440 Před 7 lety +1

    I wouldn't mind opening her up Christmas morning!

  • @frogextract4310
    @frogextract4310 Před 7 lety +4

    And we all thought it was a dog XD

  • @hayleepugh8926
    @hayleepugh8926 Před 7 lety +4

    that was adorable

  • @MegaPuck2011
    @MegaPuck2011 Před 6 lety

    Very cool. Seem like a great time was had by all.

  • @sandywebsdale8247
    @sandywebsdale8247 Před 7 lety +1

    That's what Christmas is all about 😀😀Merry Christmas for this year 🎄🎄your uncle was very cute ❤️making sure you had enough air to breathe by lifting up the corner of the box.

  • @andrepadfield3065
    @andrepadfield3065 Před 7 lety +1

    That's beautiful

  • @roughryder5
    @roughryder5 Před 6 lety +1

    You have an awesome family.

  • @ShawnPlusOne
    @ShawnPlusOne Před 7 lety +6

    That was so sweet.

  • @finnp5132
    @finnp5132 Před 7 lety

    This is so sweet

  • @dannynguyen2218
    @dannynguyen2218 Před 8 lety +15

    "Oh it's a box"
    Me:LOL You haven't even checked what's inside

  • @maggied8468
    @maggied8468 Před 6 lety

    His daughter is very pretty.

  • @averyoffenbecher2746
    @averyoffenbecher2746 Před 8 lety

    this was so sweet

  • @emohero1659
    @emohero1659 Před 7 lety +10

    I died when santa walked in 😂😂😂

    • @ttt9830
      @ttt9830 Před 7 lety +1

      EmoHero 💎👏 me to😂😂

  • @thebeast4565
    @thebeast4565 Před 7 lety

    this is so sweet

  • @trevorkinzer7918
    @trevorkinzer7918 Před 6 lety

    Best video ever. Great job.

  • @petermorales4654
    @petermorales4654 Před 8 lety +1

    beautiful

  • @patrolinaus4
    @patrolinaus4 Před 7 lety +18

    I did something similar for my Dad in 2012. I moved 3,500km (just over 2,000miles I think) away from my family in August and thought I wouldn't be able to get back for Christmas as the job I had usually meant working Christmas Day. Found out that we weren't going to open that day and were closing for the season a little early so I set up a plan with my Mum that I would fly home Christmas Eve and surprise the family on Christmas Day. My Dad rang me at 6am (I'm not a morning person. Lol) on Christmas Day and I whined about why he was calling so early when I didn't start work til 9 and I could've been sleeping! The whole time I was at Mums place. Lol. I hid in another part of the house when he arrived and had a camera turned on to catch the moment. I only got 10 seconds of video but I got the important part. His reaction when he saw me. To this day it's one of my favourite vids. Even posted it here. :)

    • @MV-ly3ur
      @MV-ly3ur Před 7 lety

      Patrolin Aus can you post the link ☺

  • @carpediem8752
    @carpediem8752 Před 7 lety +1

    This is just beautiful :)

  • @beastvlogs1015
    @beastvlogs1015 Před 8 lety

    Awe poor man I would say he is so happy

  • @kellygoff8296
    @kellygoff8296 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful

  • @gru9054
    @gru9054 Před 7 lety

    20 minutes in a box is still a long time But it was worth it I loved it

  • @Buxrby
    @Buxrby Před 6 lety +1

    Real emotional

  • @Growinggolfing
    @Growinggolfing Před 4 lety

    This family is so much better than my family it makes me want to mock them

  • @Obsessivecoco
    @Obsessivecoco Před 3 lety

    Loved this

  • @Karenann0313
    @Karenann0313 Před 7 lety

    stumbled across this...sooo sweet

  • @lauraleckemby4113
    @lauraleckemby4113 Před 7 lety +3

    how Sweet!!😅 have not seen my only Daughter in 15 years!!🙏🙏😅😅😅

  • @tiannabianca5289
    @tiannabianca5289 Před 7 lety +1

    This was such an amazing video, I cried😭😘😘😘

  • @fwarii1807
    @fwarii1807 Před 7 lety +1

    awwwwww this is so sweet and that house looks fun xD

  • @mineandonlymine1
    @mineandonlymine1 Před 6 lety

    this is amazing...!! thanks for sharing...😊😊

  • @joshuaprivat1142
    @joshuaprivat1142 Před 6 lety

    Awesome!

  • @nativeamericanUSArmy
    @nativeamericanUSArmy Před 7 lety

    this made me cry