Dad opens Christmas gift to find the best surprise ever.

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 I even texted him a picture of "the view" from my apartment that day (it was outdated...luckily he didn't notice the snow missing from the mountains in the distance.)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 :)

[@tyradawkins1630]

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

[@mckenna8663]

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.

[@stevensontimango3900]

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

[@lisawindemakernorris2334]

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.

[@sweetbitz9634]

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.

[@cartertacke9316]

She is beautiful!

[@Porschegirl_944]

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

[@donnag4940]

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]

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

[@sophiasegura1069]

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

[@sharoneyre7035]

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]

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

[@patricialadish3900]

@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.

[@ivyedan7183]

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

[@am_maarah4080]

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

[@junehelafine]

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.

[@mrskeoghmrshatton5-6b93]

June Faleafine I

[@katietaylorvlogs]

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! 😃😘😌😏🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@tonyalucz7226]

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

[@-Unfiltered-CoconuT-]

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...

[@Shearwater6]

She's beautiful.

[@ann237]

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

[@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 🙏💖

[@mrmike2121i]

i love that. god bless you all!!

[@allangooge9679]

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

[@peggyhill7283]

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

[@annahbeaumont3019]

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

[@rightthewrongs7009]

I loved this! So sweet...

[@RobertOrgRobert]

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

[@cronas2]

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

[@chasedavis1766]

Don't be greedy

[@rachelgaray04]

Can I just say I love this family! absolutely adorable

[@jgjg3848]

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

[@libbyjensen1858]

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

[@adorablebae9690]

How beautiful and heart touching. Things happen for a reason

[@eileenconnor08]

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

[@pinkfluffyunicornsdancingo116]

That's so sweet ❤️💛💚👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@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.

[@islambary2menkom]

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.

[@srjsamsam]

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

[@jessicaramseywwe]

that's so sweet and God bless your uncle

[@Cyperspiller]

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.

[@Hoodoo123]

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

[@bonnienash8585]

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 😘

[@senjougahara5686]

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

[@stephanilopez3348]

this the most beautiful thing ever

[@mikayla5954]

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 🐕

[@sneakfrog9winter850]

Me to I thought it was a dog

[@punnysans1283]

SAME

[@ashleybonales9774]

DonutGamez me to

[@ashleybonales9774]

DonutGamez so same here

[@megakaren2160]

Also the one lady saying: "Don't shake it, it's VERY fragile!" and "I hope you like animals."

[@diddydinger]

Beautiful moment

[@pshs_vlogs6900]

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

[@alexandraxd3040]

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

[@iamshooketh9345]

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!!💖

[@erincoughlin4187]

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

[@amandanava6464]

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

[@asavannah7439]

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

[@gabisansone1072]

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

[@anneg.61]

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

[@CraftCreations4fun]

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

[@sandywebsdale8247]

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.

[@phoebeburley7632]

This is so beautiful

[@MegaPuck2011]

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

[@hunterhutson1296]

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

[@wendyroberts9433]

Beautiful video! Really touched my heart, thank u for posting on KZbin! Definitely thumbs up😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@stephenwilliams7228]

Such a nice family.

[@terrdee]

Happy christmas celebration in america 🇺🇸 🤗 I hope you continue to have a loving and generous Christmas. Greetings from philippines 😘

[@mitch1835]

She's a beauty!!

[@steves2440]

I wouldn't mind opening her up Christmas morning!

[@roughryder5]

You have an awesome family.

[@sinbads]

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

[@ashantijoel1768]

Redi

[@sinbads]

Ashanti joel

[@frfrrr9137]

I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE!

[@bornontherimofchaos]

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

[@trishtv8310]

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

[@gru9054]

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

[@lyndsaybrooks2422]

Christmas at your place looks awesome! :D

[@mineandonlymine1]

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

[@tiannabianca5289]

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

[@trevorkinzer7918]

Best video ever. Great job.

[@rubenruvalcaba585]

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

[@doxipunk]

his reaction was priceless lol

[@lauraleckemby4113]

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

[@debrabaron6495]

Laura Leckemby. Contact her Go see her

[@andrepadfield3065]

That's beautiful

[@fwarii1807]

awwwwww this is so sweet and that house looks fun xD

[@beastvlogs1015]

Awe poor man I would say he is so happy

[@cleanbongwater]

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

[@carrissiahomeyer3447]

That's what I said lol.

[@clementinex8513]

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

[@shawng0769]

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

[@Jezzy2much4u]

Such a cool Reaction 👍👍👍

[@chumark54]

Heart warming... And by the way, you're pretty...

[@thatonebritishgirl9633]

He was speachless

[@clodaghcassidy5498]

Aww this is officially my favourite video on youtube💖😘🙊😄😁😱🙊🙉😆

[@carlagarrett3244]

Hope yous have seen each other more! loved the video

[@carpediem8752]

This is just beautiful :)

[@ShawnPlusOne]

That was so sweet.

[@Growinggolfing]

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

[@leeannlieberman]

lol love IT!

[@fraserbrown6267]

Who would dislike this?!?

[@MariaMongillo]

Just AWESOME! ♥️♥️♥️

[@PlabsUnderscore]

This was Very Nice!

[@212taffy]

Pretty girl!

[@barb2435]

yep,,beautiful,,;)

[@katrinaandtoddrice2713]

Well... THIS MADE MY FREAKIN DAY I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU YOUR UNCLE IS AMAZING YOU ARE AMAZING I AM HAPPY TH8S WAS BEAUTIFUL THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL *runs around screaming that it's beautiful for two hours* 😍😛😜😝😋😗😙😘😚😌😏☺😊😀😁😃😄😆😇😉😶😺😸😻😽🙊💩

[@hayleepugh8926]

that was adorable

[@tonypeters3320]

Great video. Almost gave that man a heart attack though 😂😂

[@Karenann0313]

stumbled across this...sooo sweet

[@jessieg1013]

Most touching moment

[@megscolfer5281]

I love this :")

[@tiowaro]

Is that a mail bride order? She's beautiful !!!

[@ericmharper]

It's called a mail order bride, not mail bride order. Also, if you watched and comprehended the video you would've figured out (hopefully) that it is his daughter.

[@Joeythefrickfrackingod]

So beautiful :) 😍💖😍💖