MOST EMOTIONAL FIRST CHRISTMAS EVER - Reaction to his 1st Gifts
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- At. 36 years old recent Cuban immigrant gives an emotional reaction to his first christmas ever. Watch his reaction as he opens his first gifts hes ever received on Christmas. A huge thank you to our CZcams community who made this video possible and many more videos coming up. You have no idea how grateful we are to all of you.
This experience is not unique. Many Cubans who come here experience and will always remember their first Christmas.
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I can't fully express the importance of the message that this channel is getting out about the evils of communism. Thanks so much for your work on this!
Thank you for watching. Communism in and of itself isnt evil- its the government dictatorship on economic and social liberties that is. It rips the soul of the individual.
@@YoelAndMari yeah dictatorships are a whole other level of evil. Cuba, N. Korea... My heart goes out to the people that are suffering under dictatorships.
@@YoelAndMari yup, so much this. People don’t realize that it’s instability that creates the opportunity for monsters like Castro and Pol Pot to rise to power. Hitler, Stalin, you name it, they come to power during periods of unrest.
Beware those who wish to create unrest in the name of change!
@@YoelAndMari Communism makes dictatorship so much easier. That is why communist governments always turn into dictatorships.
@@YoelAndMari Maybe the original intention was not evil, but all it has created is evil everywhere it has been tried. It just doesn't work, and evil men use it to gain power.
My FAVORITE part isn’t the reaction he has from getting the gifts, that’s just stuff, it’s the understanding that he is loved and valued by so many.
I love how he always thinks about the others with emotion, when he gets to experience things our youngsters think of as nothing, is amazing to this man
Man, this guy is incredible. He’s embraced this transition so well, and I could never learn Spanish as fast as he’s learning English.
he literally sits and watches TV without the subtitles on for hours because everytime he doesn:t understand he pauses the TV and looks it up in teh dictonary and writes it down. then at night he studies the words. Its amazing. Im so proud of him
@@YoelAndMari he’s absolutely killing it
@@YoelAndMari I was learning Spanish the same way by watching Spanish MTV! Lol
@@YoelAndMari He'll be totally fluent within a year or 2 if he keeps on with that. Yoel is one year younger than me, was born in 84 and the fact that he never had the chance to play video games is so sad. At least now he can see what it's like. He's lucky to have you Mari.
@Yoel And Mari Amazing! My late grandmother was a war bride from Belgium. She came to America knowing zero english. All she did was sit and watch tv to learn. And eventually she did! And this was late 40's early 50's. Very proud of how far he has come and his confidence in speaking in it. Keep going Yoel!!!
Best wishes for Yoel and Mari. I am an old retired Marine, having served in Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and Desert Shield / Storm. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes seeing how much our way of life is appreciated by those that have not lived here all their lives. I wish more Americans could experience just a little of the hardships of your life in Cuba, so that they would more truly appreciate how fortunate to live in the USA.
Serving others is priceless. Bless you & your mates for your service!
As a US Army vet that served in Iraq I completely agree in that sentiment. As someone who has experienced a place like Iraq you really start to appreciate the world and you life.
@@colinroberts524 Thanks for your service Colin. I hope you are as fortunate as me to be all in one whole piece.
Thank you for holding the line, I worked at ACU2 where they still had the old lcu used for d day and desert storm. I am proud to serve and defend what great men like you fought for. I'm in the marines favorite taxi service, signed up for another 7 years and am still learning about all the amazing things you hell raisers accomplished. I thank God for the Marines contributions to America's great history, all the way to the shores of Tripoli. Semper Fi.
@@krowodom5719 Ooo-rah brother ! I am guessing the taxi service you refer to is the air wing. A much unappreciated part of our Corps. So, many young Marines have no grasp of what it would be like tromping through rough terrain instead of being airlifted in. And a great many forget that hanging out in the air, there is no cover. In my experience, I learned that yeah the various wars present different situations, but they can all be overcome with loyalty and tenacity. Thanks for your service, brother.
I'm showing this to my nephews. Maybe they'll learn what real appreciation is and understand how lucky they are being born here.
Sometimes all this freedom makes us blind to the reality of the world for most people.
For the majority of humans in the world.
I'd love for Yoel to go to every locker room of professional sports teams and speak to the kneelers.
@@joanneperlmutter2038 huh?
Please turn on CC for subtitles in the video player!!!!! This took me until today to upload BECAUSE I WAS CRYING TOO MUCH FROM EMOTION. You all made this year, this christmas, and this moment soooo special for us. Every single one of you who choose to watch and engage with us on our videos. Please let us know if you sent us a gift and your name wasn't on this list. We are keeping record. We do have a PO BOX - PO BOX 1074 Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Also, I want to say for those who have seen our videos, we tend to give a background on why Yoel is reacting this way because many people do not understand or know what is happening in Cuba. so we apologize if it seems repetitive. We just want to give context. THANK YOU AGAIN. MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS!
Mari....
I cry 😪😩everytime i see Yoel.... So Appreciative For Everything AMERCIA🇺🇸🦅...Has TOO Offer Daily
And Personally To Him
God Bless You
Mari and Yoel🤲✝️🌿
Seeing Yoel so happy, then pause, and feel so sad breaks my heart. I just want to hug him so bad. 🤗
I think what makes your video so amazing is the back story it tells the whole story, it opens our eyes to what we never get to see of Cuba. I pray for Cuba to be free to enjoy something so simple as a lobster or socks. I enjoy your background videos and hope you never stop adding the backgrounds. They make your videos unique and special.
Mari, please add to the wish list! I want to send you games and movies, and anything else you both want or need!
@@jonjohns65 - - - @Yoel And Mari
Yes please do , as it says in the Bible you have not because you ask not.
Sometimes the message i.e. lesson is just as much if not more for the giver as it is for the receiver.
As the Giver - God knows I don't clutch it with icey fingers refusing to share the blessing of bounty he gives me. But I have to give with a giving heart to receive my blessing my Father in Heaven has prepared for me this day. God has lots and lots of Blessings for you if only you will allow it to happen by letting your garden gate be open.
Allow all of us to be your - - - Matthew 6 : 25 - 34
He deserves a Christmas like this. I HOPE he has many more. I LOVE to see his happiness.
graciass de corazón
Everyone in Cuba deserves more like Many countries have it's heartbreaking
Yes, and the best part is - he'll pay it forward - such a special heartwarming guy.
Let's not forget Venezuela too
We love you both
We love cuban folks down here in South Florida they have sooo much soul
I think most Americans love giving to someone who appreciates it, as this young man does. I’ve always had a heart for Cubans who made it to America and still do.
it’s not just americans giving…
I love Yoel's courage to speak in English so often while he is still learning the language. Thank you for sharing your joy, sadness, and outlook on life. It really helps to put life into prospective, don't ever stop.
The young spoiled generation here in the US that wants socialism should watch these videos !!
It was heart breaking when he said that he never had a Christmas. Most of us have the fondest memory's of that time since childhood, from the music, the movies, the food, the family gatherings...etc. Communism is truly an evil ideology and way of living, it robbed this man of his youth and continues to destroy millions of others lives today. Freedoms must be protected at all costs.
I love how he always thinks of his countrymen when he receives gifts 🎁 ♥️
Thanks to everyone who gave, and thanks to Mari and Yoel for sharing their experiences. Stay safe, healthy, and happy.
I used to work with a man who spent 20 years in prison in Cuba. Some coworkers didn’t believe him until they saw his back. I cried. It had been whipped and slashed and the scars were indescribable. He was lucky that he found his family in Houston after all those years. I cried. He did a lot of work for me and was so appreciative of every dollar even though he earned it. I miss him.
You made a grown ass man of 37 yrs old cry while watching this. Merry Christmas Yoel.
Dont cry!!!! But thank you for your support ❤️
As a grandchild of a Soviet Yugoslavia immigrant, this breaks my heart. I have heard stories from my grandma about just the horror that she witnessed in Yugoslavia when she was a child and to see this man, a grown man, almost cry because this was his first REAL Christmas makes me really truly think deep in my head and in my heart why does this generation what to live in a country like Cuba or Soviet Yugoslavia .
He's forever talking about his friends, or his family, who would love something. I cannot imagine what it's like to experience the extreme happiness about the surplus of this country, but also to feel so sad that so many in Cuba do not have access to such things. It must be so bittersweet all the time.
Oh, and don't feel bad for people, Yoel. Being generous makes them happy.
I'm crying. So touched by the generosity of others to make this day special for you. Your humbleness and gratefulness...no words.
Don’t cry joy!!
@@YoelAndMari I'm sure they're happy tears that Joy had. This video was truly moving, and heartwarming.
I wish more people realized how great USA is how great we have it. Keep America Great!!!
To all the people who think Americans are racist and this is a horrible country take a look at this video! We are a nation of immigrants and when you come here thankful lawful we Americans want the best for you. Just look how much we all want to help. God bless America!
Merry Christmas and the happiest of NEW YEAR!
I just adore you both Mari. As the daughter of a Cuban Immigrant, I "GET IT!" Now gonna walk my laptop into my 90 year YOUNG mom's bedroom & watch this video with her. I love/WE love you BOTH my sweethearts!! 🎄🎁😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 !!
Hi sarah!!! Its sooooo hard to explain to a community that isnt Cuban-American. Our trauma, our pain, our family seperation. Its all so hard to explain and then on top of it the complexities that is cuba. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart and tell your mom que *se te quiere mucho mucho mucho( gracias por ver nuestro camino
❤💕🙋♀️
It's heartwarming to see ... him talking about liberty, freedom, and a better life. The one thing I can't help but think is that if everyone comes to the US for those things, they will never exist in their home country.
Freedom isn't free. It requires a lot of courage, blood, sweat, and tears from the people.
They must seize it from those in power who live off the backs of the people
I don't know how I found this channel months ago, but I'm glad I hung out. Yoel always takes a moment to reflect on his personal truths, and really seems truly grateful for all the new experiences. It's really special and amazing to catch on film, and to share with all of us. Thank you so much for sharing your story in real time.
Much love. Happy Holidays to you both.
thank you so much adam. That means a lot. Im really documenting for our memories and of course secretly for Cubans on the island to see this. To encourage change and different perpectives. Thank you so so much for staying and hanging with us
Adam, I absolutely agree with this. These videos just started appearing in my YT feed, and I've been watching ever since, and for the same reasons you expressed.
Yes, I just discovered this channel. It is such a privilege to hear your Story, Yoel and Mari. I was just scrolling through one day and found this, and I can't get enough. I'm so humbled by learning all this. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
Beautiful to see this... as a Mexican American kid growing up and my parents as immigrants bringing this joy to us is amazing... you're a queen.. Viva Cuba y Viva Mexico
I cried. It's so beautiful seeing this man getting the gifts of a lifetime, and he still is humbled and thinking of those back in Cuba
We’re all kids at heart Yoel. For the most part that’s a good thing because it keeps us young. I still love playing games and I just turned 66 on the 15th. So we have to be adults for the most part and bring out the kid in us as much as possible.
I'm definitely a "mature" woman and my boyfriend and I love playing video games together!
Annette069, absolutely. I’ve been single for over 20 yrs. before retiring my job was high stress level so I started to play games. Now I just play them because it’s fun and relaxing at night. Don’t plan to stop either….! 😁😁
Everytime I watch you guys it makes me appreciate everything that I have been blessed with as an adopted child at 8 months by a loving amazing family. And when I watch your videos I think of all the issues out there and if ppl could just understand all the freedoms we have and understand how lucky ppl in this country are and we are ALLL the same, maybe these PETTY issues some ppl like to make into huge mountains could all settled in peace rather than the hate and violence some think they need to do. Love you guys and your message you put out there
So awesome that you share this special Christmas with us, I don't think my card got delivered until yesterday, I don't know why but so cool that you are helping others. the music is the perfect touch. Now Mr. Yoel, don't be playing that PS so much that you ignore your chores and your wife because as the saying goes, A happy wife means a happy life and if you spend too much time playing games, you won't have either. Merry Christmas.
This is how people coming to our country should be treated. With my open arms I say welcome to America, the real America
This was very heartwarming. Yoel’s reactions are so innocent and pure. Best of health, happiness and abundance for the new year. ❤️❤️❤️ I’m very new to this channel but have watched a lot of the videos. Sad that I missed this chance to donate to his Christmas list. Does anyone know when his birthday is? Also Mari’s birthday?
graciass
I DONT KNOW, I ONLY KNOW THEIR PO BOX, YOU CAN ASK THEM 🎂🎂
What city and state do they live in? I saw the car dealership video and it seem like one in Arizona.
When I watch you guys it makes me so happy to see how America has made your dreams come true.
america also is responsible for cuba being so bad…
@@judas1523 ABSOLUTELY. Yet, the people of Cuba should pursue a means to end the ridiculous communist tyranny. I swear if a hundred Cubans came together, strategies developed and they committed. That will allow people to make their children's lives better.
@@wvhollargirl7549 that isn’t enough. it’ll be hard even if thousands protest
@@judas1523 Share more. I think you may be interested in our history of Cuba. Although these humans are suffering, the problem is politically motivated
@@judas1523 I totally understand and agree 👍 💯
His reactions are the best! He’s genuinely excited and you can just see how humble he is. I wish Cuba freedom, but until other countries (like the US) don’t realize the inhumanity going on there, things will never change. My family got out in 1970 and I’m so grateful I got to grow up here in the US. Merry Christmas to you and Yoel, keep those videos coming girl!
Mari, by sharing these videos with thousands of strangers you have made this Christmas very special for us too. Thank you.
amen to that
This was my husband first Christmas in canada. He was a political prisoner in cuba so to be free and home with family in a free country with our 2 boys It was really special he was overwhelmed my family went all out, he also didn't have anything in Cuba. Really puts in perspective for us how fortunate we are. My kids got their wish the only thing they asked for and their request from Santa was that they didn't want presents they just wanted their dad home. The opportunities our boys have is not lost on them. I'm so happy for your family. ❤
wow!! We would Love to meet up one day!
Seeing Yoel's reactions to these Christmas gifts, especially when they're wrapped, I started getting a little Misty-eyed seeing his reaction
I was waiting for this video. It's wonderful to experience the freedoms we have here through Yoel's eyes. It's also sad to see the guilt he feels that he can't share it with his fellow Cubans 😞
I think following Yoel and learning about his and the people of Cuba’s life there has been heart felt all over the place. I hope you had the best Christmas ever and hope that one day your country will as well. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless and Merry Christmas.
gracias por apoyarnos
Whoever got him 1984 was a genius, I'm sure he would be so enamored by the story.
I'm so happy for him that he had such a wonderful Christmas!
graciassss
@@YoelAndMari de nada
My father’s family is from Pinar del Rio. I was born here and had everything… had all the video games you could have… I don’t really know how to describe how these videos make me feel… like an alternate timeline… knowing how life would have been if not for the great USA. Even hearing countless stories of communist Cuba growing up, even seeing how we send basic items to people there, these videos make it real on another level. God bless you for posting these videos.
It makes me so happy to see him smile so over what we in the U.S. take for granted. God bless you all.
America is a very loving and giving country,dispite what propaganda the world is givin about us. Merry Christmas 🇺🇸
Oh, wow! The box full of gift cards made me cry! How thoughtful!
You'll, I am 65 years old , I have seen for the majority of my life what Cuba has gone through. My heart has always been sadden that your people have suffered. I pray 🙏 for the freedom of the Cuban people. I am so happy to see you experience the all the things that freedom means. I hope someday soon your people will have the opportunity to same freedom that you have now. Welcome to the united states of America 🇺🇸
I was teary eyed watching this. Yoel, enjoy the protein mix and all of the gifts you received. It was a pleasure to give and it's absolutely heart warming to see the love that people can have toward one another especially in these times. Blessings to both of you.
LOVE HOW HE ALWAYS THINKS OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS BACK IN CUBA
I love watching your videos guys! I've been to Cuba twice and every time we pass by the cities/towns, it breaks my heart to see how the people live.
yes its much much different outside Havana, right?
@@YoelAndMari Absolutely. I was in the Holguin area both times.
I'm a first generation American born Asian. To this day, I still can't imagine what my parents felt when they settle here. Your videos have opened my eyes to Yoel's reactions and I have taken them as mine for my immigrant parents. ¡Muchas gracias!
You guys make me cry and happy at the same time. Please continue to spread the truth that Democracy is good.
No dont cry!! Thank you Deb!
It’s so sweet to see him tear up about so many ppl seeing his experience and shedding a tear. He’s so touched by it.
I had no idea that Castro outlawed religion. It makes sense that he did, but it still surprised me. Why is lobster illegal in Cuba? Love your channel. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Wishing you a fabulous New Year from the heartland.
When we go to red lobster we will explain more!!! Stay and hang out. :)
@@YoelAndMari Absolutely! Hope you enjoy it as much as my husband and I.
No, Christmas is not illegal in Cuba, but it was banned from 1969 to 1998. The ban was largely due to the belief that Christmas interfered with the sugar harvest. After Cuba declared itself an atheist country following the revolution, Christmas celebrations were not widely celebrated during Fidel Castro's time in power. However, Castro later called the ban an "Error of the Revolution" and reinstated Christmas as a national holiday in January 1998, just before Pope John Paul II visited Cuba. Since then, Christmas has become a flourishing tradition in Cuba.
It's so touching that he is thinking about people back in Cuba when he opens his presents.
I appreciate that his first reaction to being told that followers were asked or encouraged to buy him gifts was that it wasn’t necessary or shouldn’t have been asked. I also appreciate that so many did do it, and probably would have willingly. Eager to see how much good they can do with others’ generosity!
I (along with my 2 children) was stationed at NAS Gitmo Bay, Cuba (1990-1992).
There were only a handful of Cuba people that came threw the gate to work on the base.
One gentleman worked Public Works & when he retired from the base … he was allowed to go buy things (a lot of baby stuff for his family) from the base NEX to bring it threw the gate to the Cuban Side.
He even bought things for the Cuban Gate Guards.
Let me say from my experience…the Cuban People are beautiful hearted people!
Nice ! Most Americans are immigrants or descended from immigrants. We must all remember that and work to destroy the seeds of dictatorship, while strivong to improve on our Democratic experiment.
exactly. Almost every american has had a *yoel* in their family
What a lovely guy. Such a sweetheart. I wish we had good economic relations with Cuba. It would be wonderful to see poverty alleviated in that country. Yoel is a natural ambassador for his home country. And I'm so impressed with how great his English is - wow!
What I love about your channel is the raw honesty and open kindness. You embody the American Dream. It's not just about "things" themselves but the opportunity to work hard, provide for your family, and share with others. The liberty needed to prosper is so precious and is always under threat. Your message is so important. I hope to one day watch you celebrate your citizenship. America always needs more people like you.
That’s really awesome. The gift cards for the immigrants, that was so touching.
Merry Christmas to both of you! Thank you for sharing this. It means a lot to be able to share in the love with your family!
Same to you! y para toda tu familia tambien
This was so beautiful. I want everyone to have the liberty we are so blessed to have! People deserve freedom! We have to fight to retain the freedoms our ancestors fought for with their blood. Thank you so much for reminding us of what we have. We're grateful and so happy you're here!
#Free Cuba. Cubans are some of the most amazing talented people in the planet.
THANKS 😁 🇨🇺❤ 🇱🇷 HERE
I can't put into words how moved I was but this. Yoel, you have such an amazing, kind, brilliant soul, and Mari is so awesome to see the love and compassion you have. These videos have done so much to open my eyes! Thank you for allowing us into your world. May you both have an amazing New Year, and God bless both of your and your entire families!
Don’t make me cry!!!
Second time watching this reaction. I LOVE that he expresses his contempt for communism, his approval of capitalism, and his love of freedom. These videos should be seen by college students who are being taught we should become a socialist country. I love you guys! Keep up the great content
I never tired seeing Yoel reaction, have a happy Christmas to your family
Same to you!
i never really thought about it. Many years ago, when I was 20 years old I married a man from the Middle East. It never occurred to me that many things were new for him. I think he had been in the country about a year. we bought our first car; a used Delta 88. Gorgeous car. within a few years we bought a new Chevy Impala. When you have to struggle a little and wait, you value that item much more.
The absolute epitome of a true American. MAGA Love brother. You make America America.
There’s no way to watch your videos without getting teary eyed. Love and admire you guys so much. Thank you again for sharing. Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!
This was an emotional one for sure so we don’t blame you!!!
Tears everytime. People just want other peoples lives to be better. The introspection you have and give me at the same time is priceless. Takes a lot to set of my vagus nerve nowadays
Ver el mundo a través de los ojos de Yoel es muy lindo y emocionante. Mari, tu también, eres única❤️! Un abrazo!
I love this channel. For people to says The United States is a horrible country to live in have never lived in places like Cuba or other countries with similarities to Cuba.
See your husband face when he opens his gifts and in all the other videos is heart warming.
It was such a simple thing to bring joy!! I am glad I could participate. That you shared this with us was a wonderful honor. I want to see the video when you get your Mustang. We are better together. It is truly a blessing!!
Thank YOU! One day he will get his mustang. One day. Even if its a few years from now.
America is a wonderful country. I wouldnt live anywhere else. I was born here 68 years ago and every time I here our national anthem I cry. I love this country. Enjoy living here Yoel. God bless you.
This brought tears to my eyes watching his reactions to his first real Christmas... as American's most of us don't think twice about the holidays because we were born celebrating Christmas and gift-giving is a normal thing... but we still have the very poor who have nothing to give and can't even afford to eat on Christmas. We have charitable organizations like Salvation Army that take donations and use the money to create care packages for the poor during the holidays... Toys for Tots accepts toys and donations to make sure children born into circumstances where they won't get any gifts at Christmas will have something to open on Christmas morning. You and Yoel live in a very nice home, you have money coming in and a means to make money. So many others don't even have that. I'm happy to see Yoel has found someone that loves him enough to make his life so much better. God Bless and Merry Christmas.
I enjoyed watching Yoel opening his gifts, awesome. I am also an immigrant, so the pain and sadness is a real thing. I'm so happy for both of you. I arrived long before the digital age and it was a desperate struggle at first, it took a number of long years to fully adapt.
Welcome to America .May the rest of you're life be blessed.
thanks s sss
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Dia de los Inocentes, & Merry Christmas Yoel and Mari! This was so touching, to see Yoel's reaction to his first Christmas gifts after this year feels like seeing an old friend, or even a family member enjoy Christmas again! Maybe that's what it means to be brothers in Christ. To see the goodness of people's gifts to him, and even to needy immigrants is so heartwarming. Welcome to our country! We can't wait to see where you travel and what you experience next year, and we're so glad to have y'all!
God bless us, everyone!
I didn’t know it was so hard in Cuba. Open my eyes to be more grateful for the country I was born in. Love seeing your pure heart.
This video warmed my heart. What a beautiful moment to share with us, thanks for showing us Yoel's journey and experiences
Thank you for watching Blair :)
Coño me hicieron llorar 😢. What beautiful heart those who sent gift not only to him but to refugees have. May God multiply your generosity.
Gracias por apoyarnos , y tus lagrimas son las de millones
Awww, this made me tear up a little. I had to call my wife to watch this so she could see Yoel experience his first Christmas presents. We shared these videos to get the attention of our friends and family so they see what we have, and others don't.
I saw that huge smile on his face when he found he had a Play Station 4. We as Americans really need to fight a lot hard to preserve our freedoms. So we can put the same smile on our own children's faces. One gift I saw that Yoel has that he really needs to appreciate. He has Mari. A really wonderful woman, and he's a very lucky man to have her in his life.
Goddamn onions, why does the whole neighbourhood have to be chopping onions as I watch this.
I love you both, and I am so happy to see the joy that comes with it yet the melancholy that comes with it too. It's so hard yet enriches us because it forces us to really think about what matters and that is family and friends. I count you as friends and you are forever welcome if you ever make it to Sydney.
So many thanks to those that supported the gift cards for recent immigrants. I was not able to do so but did contribute here locally to some Afghan refugees that needed to leave after the Taliban took over again because they were simply athletes. One that stuck me was a woman who was a member of the Afghan national Mountain biking team who needed to flee with her husband and children with almost nothing. She now has a bike, equipment and clothing to continue in the sport.
this is what Americans are known for their generosity. now you can pay it forward and that is the sign of a true American. God bless!!!
Merry Christmas Yoel and Mari, this was a truly heartwarming video😊 I hope you both have an amazing NewYear and all the best in 2022
Thank you so much Tim for watching and engaging with us
Sorry Guys, I didn't see this video, until tonight. You did immigration the right way, which is so hard. I lost you guys for awhile, and I moved away from Florida. Hope you both are doing well. Mari you are a MODEL AMERICAN. Thank You for showing Yoel the AMERICAN way. Bel Blessed, and Prosper🙏
Happy Holidays to you and your families. Thank you for sharing your "firsts". Helps me to put things in perspective.
Same to you!
Years ago I gave a Russian immigrant an English language copy of 1984 on a Friday. He came in Monday speechless and amazed. He could not believe it was possible to print a book like that. Then he asked if his cousin could borrow it. I told him to keep it and welcome to America. I am happy Yoel is here despite the bitter-sweet parts for him. Hopefully his family will be here soon. Esta bueno.
Well, we love you both. 😍 So happy that your Christmas was so wonderful!
Happy holidays!
1984. I read it decades ago. I gave it to each nephew. An important book. He will understand it differently than I did. He will see more truth in it than I did at the time. I believe we will see it more the same today. This man understands more than I hope I ever will. Bless his heart. Bless his family’s heart.
I had to read the George Orwell 1984 book for a high school English grade to graduate. You're very blessed Yoel. Happy New Year.
it is a MUST and was a book that was banned for a very long time. A few years ago, in the park, there are people who sell books in Cuba to make enough money to eat and I swear to you the book was there next to Fidel Memoir. I WANTED TO DIE of irony and the book vendor didnt know why i was laughing. TRUESTORY!
Thank you so much, Yoel and Mari for sharing so much of your lives with us. This is why I get so angry with my fellow Americans! They take the smallest things for granted, like running water, sewage, or electricity. If anyone deserves happiness and citizenship it's Yoel.
THABK you!!! He can’t wait to get it! :)
@@YoelAndMari your channel and his personality warms my soul. Ty again for sharing
I respect Yoel immensely. He is a man who seems abundant in his love of his family and the journey you've both made. Genuine in his gratefulness. I wish more people were like him.
My husband is from Cuba and I also gave him his first Christmas ⛄🎄. But I'm afraid that my husband's First Christmas wasn't like this. I gave him money to go buy presents but he didn't understand what I said. So when I came home from work he wanted to show me everything he bought for Christmas. I was laughing because he went out and bought himself everything he wanted. He said why are you laughing at me and I said I'm not laughing at you because you are so adorable. But you were supposed to buy presents for me and I buy for you. We laughed and laughed. But I was so proud of him because he didn't even know what Christmas was. Cuban people are the best.
It makes me so happy seeing Yoel be happy. Someday I hope that his daughter can have all the things he's experiencing now, and that other Cubans can too.
Wonderful and beautiful. Immigrants are what make America strong.
QUE DIOS ME LOS BENDIGA SIEMPRE A LOS DOS!!! LOVE YOU BOTH!!! ❤🙏
Yoel reminds us to be thankful for so much!
This was an incredibly emotional, as well as inspiring, video. I love seeing Yoel, and Marissa, so happy. I was born in the US and have always lived here. This is a great reminder how lucky we are. I have visited Cuba, and am familiar with the life hardships. We should never take our luck in living here for granted. Thank you for sharing this heart inspiring video, and may the year 2022 be your best ever!
As an immigrant from Panama...i understand the joy he has and the things Americans take for granted!! I've been here since 1995...
It’s so heartwarming to continue to see you both doing so great & being a shining example of “The American dream 🇺🇸” “Liberty 🇨🇺”.
So sweet . His smile . You can see his inner child coming out . Isn't that what Christmas is all about? The very first gift , was a child ! WELCOME TO AMERICA 🇺🇸