I Made Dustin Cry..| Dealing with Loss and Celebrating Life

Dustin lost his sweet Great Dane, Jaeda, in September. She was a big part of his life for ten years, and for most of her life, it was just the two of them. The loss was very hard for Dustin and I hated that I couldn't be there with him while he was experiencing this.
I wanted to get him gifts that he would cherish forever to remember Jaeda. The downside of the long-distance life is that it took a while for me to see him in person to give him the gifts. I had to hold the secret for weeks so that I could finally surprise him in person! In the video, you see that Dustin was very touched by the gifts and I think I successfully pulled off the surprise!
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[@bettysally237]

Now this is what love is showing compassion for your spouse

[@KeannaDustin]

She’s pretty great. ❤️

[@carolh7309]

That was so sweet of you to remember Jada like that.l know he had a pit in his stomach after that. 💕

[@bettysally237]

Thank! You! Much luv for u both

[@charisandrews2808]

Losing a pet is so hard. These gifts were so thoughtful, Keanna! Y'all are so blessed to have each other.

[@KeannaDustin]

We definitely are! 🤍🖤

[@unicemarquez9850]

Am 62 yrs old and I've never seen so much love between two peaple, it puts a smile on my face, you're beautiful couple

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you so much! We’re pretty grateful for one another. 🤍🖤

[@reginadeadrick2902]

So thoughtful and true compassion for your loved one.

[@bcimterriblewtitles]

These gifts are so sentimental 😭😭😭 you’re so thoughtful ❤️🌹

[@KeannaDustin]

The gifts definitely took me by surprise! Meant more to me than I think she realizes. 🤍🖤

[@dgaines6781]

I am pretty sure it wasn't just the gifts but also the gift giver that made him emotional. There is nothing in the world like knowing you are truly loved.

[@emmettegamble3184]

Girl...you get an A+++ for this. Wow 👏

[@Thatwhiteb]

Losing a pet is so difficult. It means a lot when others understand

[@bagels3050]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gathsfamily2866]

You knows man loves a woman when he hugged deep and cries ❤️🤣 in her arms !!!!!

[@dreamchaser5758]

You two are too precious & EXTRA cute. The intensity of the thank you hug was EVERYTHING ☺. Wish you longevity and peace in your relationship.

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you! 🤍🖤

[@clairegordon7951]

You two have me fighting back tears; because I lost my two dogs in 2019 and am still crying each time l think about them. That was a nice thing to do Keana, and Dustin will always cherish those memories and love You dearly for that. Hope you get another dog Dustin. It will help to ease the pain somewhat.

[@Hala-el6xq]

You nailed it with the surprise! Happy tears!!

[@KeannaDustin]

She absolutely did. 🤍🖤

[@jacquelineadams8976]

Aww that was so beautiful. I love a man who is not a shame to cry. That was a beautiful dog 🐩🐾

[@4southern1]

This video was so amazing, I could tell he was trying to hard to hold in his emotions but he was so grateful. Amazing gifts..Dustin, you’ve got a great lady.

[@cerrie0809]

Why am I crying 😢 ???

[@marylesabe899]

That was so sweet and thoughtful Keanna. Sorry for your lose Dustin. She was a real cutie ❤️

[@patriciamorgan3171]

WOW! Keanna you brought so much joy to Dustin. What a way to Memorialize Jaeda! Bless you both!

[@ladycsays7526]

The hug says it all!! So much love between you two. It's refreshing to see. Sidenote... I'm sure he put it on you that night!! ❤🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♀️

[@brianamarieofficial_]

I'm crying too. I love gift giving for this reason because I always try to do something sentimental. I would totally do this. I'm a new subscriber and you guys are a beautiful couple!

[@newbeginning9850]

May your relationship always be blessed. It’s really inspiring to see real people blessing each other with a part of their hearts.

[@Novembersongbird]

So thoughtful and memorable gifts. I miss my dog Sweety a border collie I found running around the neighborhood for 3 days. I took him in for 14 years. He saved my life...

[@MsTemptation]

Aww. Sorry for your loss Dustin. We use to have a Dane. His name was Prince. Great Danes are beautiful dogs with beautiful spirits. They're basically big puppies. He also passed away during his tenth year with us. This was wonderful of you Keanna. Everything you did was so thoughtful and very considerate. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@CC-lp2us]

Wow Keana that was so Special Justin us so humbled and Shy😀❤️

[@vanessalucas5553]

Awww so touching and thoughtful ♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️

[@lihlelamradebe9998]

I cried so much when I watched this.I just imagined losing my dog Deny😢😢.I really don't want to feel that pain because Deny is my only best friend in this world🙏🙏.What Keanna did for Dustin was so amazing❤❤❤ #love from South Africa 🐆

[@KeannaDustin]

It got me pretty emotional as well. Jaeda was an awesome dog and it was just the two of us for 10 years so losing her was tough. These surprise gifts meant so much! ❤️ -Dustin

[@amanda3651]

I’m tearing up literally. Super sweet gift

[@debrafoulks9218]

That was special, I know the pain of losing an animal we lost a dog in 2018.

[@darinwilliams8502]

You Two Are The Cutest Couple! I Hope You Two Marry And Have Beautiful Kids!!!

[@ericaaubie860]

So thoughtful to put his dog pictures in a book! Oh the blanket is something else! He is blessed to have a girl like that.

[@joycedaniella7102]

What a vlog!!!!!!! Loved this soooo much. Love from Uganda. You nailed it girl

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you for your support! 🤍🖤

[@dawnedwards9066]

Very thoughtful, that’s what teachers do

[@lerrylee8711]

So thoughtful and kind of you to do what you did; it comes naturally when you love someone....that was really sweet.

[@interestedobserver2905]

This is SO SWEET! So sweet! It seems that THOUGHTFULNESS itself is also a GIFT :-)

[@lindapowers8592]

That was sweet💜

[@KeannaDustin]

Here I was trying to surprise her for the evening and then she comes through with surprises of her own. 🤍🖤

[@NalediOnDemand]

@@KeannaDustin y'all are just really inspiring ❤ we know genuine love when we see it🤗

[@KeannaDustin]

You’re not wrong...there’s a whole lot of love between the two of us.

[@bronelove565]

Keana, you are so thoughtful your Gifts are so beautiful your selection are great!

[@kayc8938]

This was beautiful. I subscribed immediately. Need more positive content like this on the net!

[@KeannaDustin]

Thanks so much for subscribing!! 😊 - keanna & dustin 🤍🖤

[@CC-lp2us]

Awww Sorry for Justin Rip Jada 🐕‍🦺✝️

[@lashondajones-moore5408]

What a thoughtful gift.

[@michaelsteinman2070]

I have a dog who I love so I can empathize with Dustin! Keanna is such a sweet, adorable, and compassionate woman to have gotten those gifts for Dustin!❤❤😢😢😊😊

[@simonebrady3]

Awwwwwwww this gifts was awesome.. very thoughtful and special

[@annac9534]

7:34 😂 that was adorable. What a thoughtful gift. You guys are wonderful.

[@SitchCorp]

I bet Jaeda was the sweetest giant puppy. All dogs are puppies to me no matter how big or small, timid or fierce.

[@vernellwindon1886]

I have lost two pets that I loved dearly, so I share your emotions, the love and memories helps heal the heart.

[@TiredButHardWorking]

Fur nuggets and non-fur nuggets become family to many people. It was very cute / precious that you made such an effort to commemorate the fur nugget that passed away.

[@charlesvincent8677]

Hey y'all thanks for this vlog.Very thoughtful,caring and special.Keep the faith and continue to inspire and invest in each other.Stay blessed and may the two of Love forever.Peace.

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you!

[@beverlyhosein2830]

The love shared is Just too precious.

[@shakiracharriez9811]

This was so loving and compassionate for Dustin. Keanna your gifts were beautiful and thoughtful. 🤗❤🤗

[@melissadove4013]

So thoughtful of you .. dogs are like our babies and it’s sweet of you to let him know you care❤️❤️❤️

[@baygrl518]

I just lost my cat of 16 years a month ago. Those presents meant the world to Dustin

[@KeannaDustin]

So sorry to hear of your loss! ❤️

[@deborahmartin1513]

Aww love this so much!! 😭 ❤️🙌🏾

[@KeannaDustin]

We are both firm believers that intentionality in relationships goes a long way!

[@Maemosley]

Aww so sweet !!💗

[@cheechee1020]

That's so special and I can understand his loss of his companion.

[@Humbirdhippo5475]

So sweet. 😌❤️🙏🏽

[@nicheller1230]

That is the sweetest thing ever!

[@bettysally237]

That is so so sweet of you ❤️ you are going to touch his heart very great surprise

[@veecaines6545]

Aww so sweet and thoughtful.

[@sarnitawright4137]

Beautiful those gift were so thoughtful love u both

[@feliciasmith150]

Such a thoughtful gift ❣️

[@MarciaSpencer17]

This is so sweet. Very nice of you.

[@ladym34]

awww so sweet and thoughtful...

[@josephboyd4406]

How thoughtful!!!!!

[@minniemo5311]

Awwww, that was so adorable..and emotional 😭❤️

[@GailFuhlman]

This was such a very thoughtful gift, and I love it so much!

[@chebyhocutt9055]

Keana so sweet, Dustin so shy !🎉😘So sweet, so sweet!!

[@sherry1335]

Absolutely Heartwarming!!!!

[@PeteJamaican]

That was a gift! Keanna you rock! ❤️

[@heatherstringer7722]

New Subscriber here... really like your channel. Watched a couple of your videos and love the vibe. Losing a pet is so hard as they become our family so this was a really lovely act of love for your man Keanna. All three presents were beautiful but as a photographer the album was the one that struck a chord. This was the perfect example of what I try to tell clients about capturing moments of your life and getting them printed as a reminder of a moment of time preserved forever. We don't realise how important something/someone is until they become a memory. Take care and wishing you both a very happy Christmas!!

[@MissRedSkittles]

This was so sweet 😭❤️

[@kckgirl78]

Compassionate and thoughtful. ❤️

[@Mowizzy1]

This was so cute and thoughtful. I'm smiling and crying at the same time

[@billangel2626]

Great surprise gifts!!!

[@pumlajenn2162]

Very thoughtful and caring 💗

[@sherryceasar472]

So much love and compassion. Don't lose it guys♥️

[@twinashlie3398]

Awww.. soo sweet! I was smiling and cheesing the whole time when Keanna presented the gifts to Dustin.

[@ciku-ciku7194]

Speeeeeecial!!!! How thoughtful 🧐. Best wishes to you both.

[@GoldenruleGal]

This is an amazing heartfelt gift 💝 I am sobbing. So sorry for your loss.

[@ellamills7626]

You two made me cry how sweet

[@4KimballGlaspie]

Super thoughtful!❤️

[@Its.Jada_]

I remember all of those photos Mr.Ecker showed me he used to be my teacher in 4th grade Jada is so cute and big. I miss her too

[@michellesunday1880]

That's so sweet.

[@dabdub7605]

I have never seen a couple do this on youtube. Maybe someone has but this is the first one I've seen and I got so emotional. Now I want to binge watch all y'alls videos!

[@dwint1881]

Aweee..sooooooooo adorbs!!

[@ayeyawna]

i recently just subscribed and now i’m binge watching y’all’s videos. keanna, your goal was to make dustin cry and ended up making me cry too😂😂😂🤣. y’all are so perfect for each other!! much love from texas 💙 rip jaeda 🐶💙

[@michellesunday1880]

You two made me cry.😢

[@bernadettepustam2092]

I love how you love each other and not afraid to show it

[@helenwalker9751]

That is the most thoughtful gift

[@heathermetz6576]

That Is Love! 🐶 💕

[@KaySeminomadic]

That was so sweet.

[@meldawilliams1636]

Love does not need big things, true love is from deep within .its how you feel about each other, respect and moreover caring

[@a.m.lindsay2900]

Keana, the gifts are absolutely beautiful, thoughtful and oh so loving. Dustin cried, I cried with him. You are amazing and has such a awesome spirit. My heart fills with joy every time I view your videos.

[@roriiv]

this was so touching :( you guys are the cutest

[@fdoctor79]

Awww...sorry for you lost, Dustin. Those are some great mementos! Tfs

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you! ❤️

[@chantallatham2331]

Khanna you are just so sweet and thoughtful. So compassionate.

[@barbaralockett2956]

So cute, what a nice thing to do

[@Theaburnett]

Sweet couple!

[@CozyHomebyMarnieandKida]

that is just such a beautiful tribute - having a dog baby in our family we feel for the loss and this touches us 🥰

[@diannstewart4076]

I love this video have watched it several times

[@Duna410]

This was sweetest thing 😭

[@timmillan6701]

Great gifts - thoughtful- wonderful

[@deonwellington1441]

So thoughtful, I know that pain lost my dog of 17 yrs and it was painful.....

[@wainot6371]

I love thisss. Such real moments... including @9:40 #SecureTheScarf

[@raythomas7358]

Hello Dustin, first of all so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved dog! Your girlfriend gave such a moving story and showing of compassion and love for you! I almost got choked up myself, and that takes a lot, such a sweet love that you All have for each other, Dustin you are so blessed to have a girlfriend that cares, that much about you, she is truly a keeper!! Both of you all be blessed and I hope you all, have an amazing 2021😀✌🏾 again an amazing show of affection of love.

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you! One of the many things I love about Keanna is her thoughtfulness. I’m definitely blessed to have her around. ❤️