Daughter earns secret doctorate for hardworking mom | Humankind

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]

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

[@annjones6543]

Yessss!!!!!

[@taraaliyeva1813]

Ameen!

[@abadstroller]

*crying*

[@giansayshi2586]

i’ve never heard that before but that was really good

[@HTSS8]

I bet she'd profess to be Christian.

[@ColdDiva]

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

[@nancygreen3705]

❤

[@nca4794]

So beautiful. 😢

[@grobanite4ever85]

That was a beautiful quote from her abuela

[@lovelana3595]

♥️

[@thepriestess5969]

❤️

[@lifewithshawnda]

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.”

[@rogeanneg7766]

Listen that part was so damn powerful for me. It hit my soul. So beautiful ❤❤

[@infinitesheali5428]

I did to

[@briantannenbaum8110]

Grandma said that

[@baddiebaddie7046]

@@briantannenbaum8110 yeah... Mom dropped to her knees. Grandma provided the quote. You follow???

[@YouniquesemyhR]

Same. A good, ugly cry!

[@nrjr.2245]

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 🤍

[@metaphysicalmidwife]

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

[@cuntress9000]

@@metaphysicalmidwife please learn to think before you speak

[@metaphysicalmidwife]

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

[@metaphysicalmidwife]

@@cuntress9000 Did I stutter? 🙄🖕

[@cuntress9000]

@@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 🙏🏻

[@username15yearsago52]

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]

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

[@morenasoto6706]

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]

@@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]

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

[@Mauzipan]

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!

[@PhantomNightRyder]

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

[@chicnoir29]

Same here.

[@Indicadores-de-problemas]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@theedeevynegoddess]

Yes I'm still crying 😭

[@gabbym333]

Lmao I barely started watching it and just reading your comment made me tear up :')

[@missyb9526]

Same sis❤

[@sobluebedford]

When parents think their kids dont see their sacrifice. Congratulations to all 3 Mercedes 🙌🏾.

[@luffy7004]

Did they get 3 cars?

[@gee9555]

Luffy 700 no Mercedes I think is their last names

[@luffy7004]

@@gee9555 Bruh,... it was a joke XD

[@Encourager-Purpose-Destiny]

@@luffy7004 You are so funny!

[@Pinkdaimonddragon]

Your right, all three graduate.

[@ghifthie1605]

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 granny🙏🏾

[@P.Johanna]

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

[@ghifthie1605]

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

[@allthingsnew4348]

💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@lovelyp.8529]

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

[@celticone4677]

Good luck to you, and your version supportive family.

[@DawnOldham]

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

[@ourbulwarkisjesuschrist9435]

The Bible speaks in terms like this and I like this saying too.

[@35reader]

Wow

[@ashleyloveslife]

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

[@NanaKonadu39]

Me too

[@Ramakan]

I love that, I felt that.

[@s.archuleta3570]

That is an AMAZING quote!!

[@PootyTangGaming]

Stfu

[@noble604]

Amen 🌈

[@0r0r0]

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

[@DolceVita]

I started crying before anyone even started talking 😂😂

[@meowmeowgrl]

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

[@amber5927]

Same 😭😅

[@padminiamarasinghe361]

Congratulations !🎊🍾🎉🎈 well done lady.

[@ellerocvisionz]

That was her husband 😂

[@TaylorWilliams1000]

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

[@caribemama]

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

[@FaithandNova]

A real mother

[@inspirestrength505]

Yes so very true. xoxo

[@DrRoms-ke6hr]

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.

[@belle3055]

Congrats

[@ob8620]

❤️

[@Myrtillepeacherry]

Nice

[@sweetonyxakararegem692]

Lovely story ❤

[@binoubinou7205]

Well done

[@darreldennis7115]

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.

[@yvonnetaylor9331]

Wow ❤️. Our family’s story is very similar.

[@kazkazzie3906]

Awww, that's so nice. I wish them the best.

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Excellent, what are the areas of specialty

[@sunnyiee_03]

This is so badass

[@folderfolderson7042]

Great YOUR DAD PASSED AWAY WHEN HE WAS 12

[@marcyeaglecloud4572]

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]

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.

[@shamf9672]

“Her sacrifice was not in vain” That hit home

[@tomoe6792]

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

[@csack7904]

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

[@castingemail740]

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]

@@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]

@@castingemail740 what is your source

[@froggydoggy1338]

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

[@quill404]

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

[@macforme]

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

[@Sandakan00]

Her husband I believe

[@Catscrazycrafts27]

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

[@dusteencerita6263]

Ahhahahhaha he also has warm heart, Everybody does! Ahhahahhaa

[@juancaballero2510]

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

[@jacquesviau6165]

Haters and stupidity. Congrats to that Lady

[@brendag5855]

Apparently 931 haters🤨 but they can not erase or overshadow the beautiful story💕

[@emilbalu8259]

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

[@josephpaul8591]

will said

[@Alex-sg3yz]

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

[@alejandrodejan9250]

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]

God bless you and your parents.

[@sake9305]

I don’t know you but I’m so proud of you and your brothers! Good job! 👏🏼

[@s.r.r7233]

You sound like a working dream guy lol 😍🥰

[@mayers19851ify]

Stay strong!

[@supersam8162]

You are a awesome person, Stay strong hero!

[@SWGpittsburgh]

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]

She saw it from heaven 🥺

[@jeffreym68]

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

[@mhenderson3407]

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

[@EmpressMiR]

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

[@shaniquaporter7194]

GOD bless you

[@jola4682]

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]

She’s not African. She’s Afro Latina.

[@cniknik9863]

@@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]

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

[@typy7616]

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]

@@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.

[@negamistica2253]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[@TheMainMan.]

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]

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

[@kickemindafacestyleson6986]

47, and the buckets are filling up here too😭😭😭🤧🤧🤧❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍 congrats to that whole family

[@satvikkumarpatel1129]

Nice username and the dp btw

[@noraenora6735]

Your avatar ruins this comment

[@jadenab1595]

I’m 21 and crying too

[@da-gamada-gama2704]

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

[@missSmile.]

Gg!!

[@universegivemefaithintheun2574]

🤯😄🙌🙌🙌 AMAZING!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!

[@lasmovidasdelacarro]

Congrats! How wonderful!

[@timetravelingjukebox]

That is so incredible! Congratulations to him 🥳

[@onepersonisthechanceandcha155]

I screenshot your comment and shared on my Ig.

[@Wtf_jus_happened]

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!

[@MrRUSSWILL]

May God grant you strength and wisdom to complete your goal! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Wtf_jus_happened]

@simply pash thank you

[@Wtf_jus_happened]

@@MrRUSSWILL thanks

[@makemake0509]

aww, Godbless! you can do it!!! 💜💜💜

[@raisadiamantabingei8460]

Best of luck!!! You can do it!

[@PATRIOT-nt5ub]

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

[@mrsoatzinc]

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

[@jennybeam7226]

LRJ, congrats & stay blessed!❤

[@mrsoatzinc]

@@jennybeam7226 thank you and you as well!! ♥️

[@ccho907]

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

[@cherbrowne1637]

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

[@sadianur7001]

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

[@TimidMC]

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

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

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

[@tamt.5812]

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

[@nicab564]

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]

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]

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]

Congratulations 👏🏾❤️

[@nicab564]

Thank you

[@4islandbeauty]

That's awesome, huge congratulations to you sis. Well done🙏🏽

[@randomshuffle6399]

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

[@dannidavis8875]

“I wanted her to know that her sacrifice was not in vain” I felt this 🥺

[@alinaarachnaphobic]

The part where the tears came

[@marylosey5593]

These are the kind of people who should write parenting books

[@KlarraDaniele]

100% . Real role models

[@vinalipatel]

Absolutely

[@d0cn0tes]

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

[@nadiarenz1124]

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

[@PloveTV2020]

Honestly..

[@MissSraG]

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.

[@IamNeoGENE]

Congratulations to you! God Bless your family 😊❤️

[@doreenesther1821]

Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah

[@riffyraffles48]

Wow, congratulations.

[@charlessantee8329]

Great accomplishment🤕🤕🤕🤕

[@amostrask1370]

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

[@janesmith4h]

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

[@jeffreym68]

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

[@atarahbanugopan9589]

Yes that can be taken away from you too.

[@chloevanoeveren9062]

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

[@jaimep3432]

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

[@fukwhaturgoingthru]

Yess

[@fukwhaturgoingthru]

@@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.

[@yogi8284]

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

[@Queen-hv9xm]

Yolanda Giraudy I agree😭😊

[@iamthebrandquebonita]

Im definitely one of them..

[@jessicaaudate]

Same 🤧

[@Froluvangel]

Yup!!! For sure.

[@VivianFlowers1]

Agreed 😭

[@adc2327]

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

[@bartinadikgale1832]

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

[@CottidaeSEA]

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

[@CaToRi-]

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

[@momonie4]

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

[@bugsy3223]

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

[@calulida]

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

[@Michelle.56]

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

[@ithomas5230]

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

[@tdgreer]

Me too! Ugly tears. 💖

[@meika79]

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

[@u.e8377]

@My Nameis errrrr okay.

[@Okk681]

@My Nameis what the heck..

[@moonlightfitz]

@My Nameis that’s my story.

[@aprilmiller4394]

When i seen her mom dropped down to her knees. I just couldn't stop the tears from come down my face🥺🥺🥺

[@lovelyp.8529]

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

[@erikak.3159]

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

[@donp7618]

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

[@aphr0d]

@Rafael Arturo Mateo Núñez 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]

@Rafael Arturo Mateo Núñez but she was still 14 🤨

[@skylarjaxx2399]

@@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]

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.

[@kevinumana4643]

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

[@kamreyperkins4098]

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

[@captainnolife2816]

They are trying to reach 69,420

[@eauneau]

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

[@mari070680]

Thought the same thing. Always the haters.

[@JalanRina]

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

[@kaktusdesiberie7196]

Pure jealousy!

[@pommiebears]

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.

[@DBentonSmith]

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

[@Allthesoaps]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 absolutely

[@leslienavarro.5016]

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!

[@missymuss349]

Congrats RN BSN....

[@leslienavarro.5016]

@Missy Muss Thank you so much.

[@omegasage777]

Yay!! You're an inspiration :)

[@leslienavarro.5016]

omegasage thanksss 🤗

[@ses.t129]

Congratulations 🎊

[@pattymam11]

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]

You keep pushing. I'm rooting for you 👩🏽‍🎓👩🏽‍⚕️

[@pattymam11]

@@michellecampbell2603 Thank You

[@MySemiCountryLife]

Keep going!! You got this!

[@Sam-iy1nt]

💪🏾❣💪🏾

[@kammiedi7941]

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 🙏

[@beachblond1968]

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

[@msfatabulous1611]

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

[@MsSkupsie]

same!!!!

[@lebronjames5601]

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]

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

[@LL-rk5lv]

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

[@kevinfalcao8657]

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

[@nicolegrant2115]

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

[@Ami_Hime]

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

[@VanessaBlanco]

IM CRYING!!!!! This was beautiful

[@Alpha-23]

Seriously...

[@tohruhonda5444]

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

[@Alpha-23]

@@tohruhonda5444 I said it was seriously beautiful

[@tohruhonda5444]

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

[@cutekoalajoonie286]

@Santiago Bron wth are you talking about 😂😅

[@chelcierhodes3536]

This is so beautiful seeing her mother drop to her knees when she realized her babe was graduating🥰😘 Mama u did a wonderful job raising your kids🙂🙂 Education is very important😉

[@metaphysicalmidwife]

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.

[@ablaal-zagameem8395]

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]

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]

Congratulations Aby!

[@ablaal-zagameem8395]

@@mariekam738 thaaaaaaanx...

[@lisaphillips9991]

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

[@ablaal-zagameem8395]

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

[@mtemdlamini5107]

When mom fell on her knees I lost it💕

[@OldSoul2779]

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

[@chi0698]

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]

You go girl! 💜

[@chi0698]

@@masuganut2082 thank you!

[@daliacapellan]

Eso!!! 🙌

[@chi0698]

@@daliacapellan 😀

[@lovelyp.8529]

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

[@gloriaperez7136]

Why would anyone dislike this video? Tf is wrong with y’all? Respect to this family ✊🏽

[@fdm2155]

IKR. Some people are just jealous.

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

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]

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

[@intergalacticdegengypsy6135]

Coz the video is a setup for KZbin 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]

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

[@Jellbells23]

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

[@davidriche605]

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

[@kristaw2686]

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

[@newgrowthclay]

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

[@samlopez6176]

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!🙏🌟🤗

[@ixchelskyfeather2513]

Beautifully said💖🙏🏼💖

[@msboone8796]

You captured the moment beautifully.

[@ademaya4773]

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

[@msanw]

Me too lol

[@sancam8554]

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

[@lynnecarnivale5085]

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

[@lipi9035]

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

[@CreativeEricafilms]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 same

[@UmPlsEwNo]

Same lmao

[@santi_songbird]

Same

[@monaluna3522]

Good luck!!

[@LocoCloco]

😂😂😂

[@angelic_virgo]

Literally all we want as parents is for our children to succeed in whatever they choose.💗🙏🏻 Beautiful moment

[@-...................-]

not all though

[@lukairrahe]

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

[@-...................-]

@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]

Not all parents

[@maame6768]

@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.

[@TangsTails]

I’m not crying! You’re crying! 😭

[@testedtried1233]

I'm not crying you are😭

[@VivianFlowers1]

😂😭

[@carmenadams575]

I’m crying too!😭😭😭 This is freaking beautiful!!!

[@imeldamahlake6258]

No you're crying😭

[@missanthropocene2020]

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

[@nayelinunez7006]

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]

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

[@anonymousone2843]

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 friend🥰

[@mikerobiv5999]

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]

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

[@brittanyjackson1589]

She was thanking her ancestors. That looks like an automatic spiritual response

[@rumiexpresse9049]

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..🙏🏼

[@LR24134]

Ma shaa Allah Alhamdulilah 🙏🏾🤲🏽❤️ may Allah make everything easy for you🙏🏾🤲🏽❤️ Allahuma Ameen 🙏🏾🤲🏽❤️

[@kayc.8283]

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]

Congrats. I know you are taking care of them.

[@jasminebeydoun7426]

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

[@paulatristan8189]

May God bless you for your hard efforts and work to becomes surgeon, many blessing's to you and family 🙏🏼🕊️🕯️💕

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

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

[@eddie9420]

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

[@ennvee1989]

You should do it for yourself not your parents

[@samlung2724]

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]

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

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

@@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 🌟

[@deniserutherford9250]

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 👏

[@deankenney4316]

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

[@newengland66]

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

[@pappasmitty2]

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

[@DJRenee]

Ended up in tears

[@magicgluestoneny2487]

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

[@mhalouritz8369]

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

[@wildechild5]

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

[@albertlee5272]

This made me cry & I'm a grown man, Congrats to the Mercedes family, the circle has been completed🌿🌸🌹🌺🌷🥀🍀

[@madinkan]

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

[@mma-gb3si]

You made a Muslim afghan man cry. I love these kinds of stories. I am tired of bad, and sad news.

[@rockyberry8801]

God bless your family. You guys still did it

[@kiatequila424]

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

[@maxsemo2880]

I needed a good cry today. Congratulations Mercedes Guillén!! All three of you 😊

[@heathermetz6576]

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

[@tiahood]

When Mama went on her knee, I burst into tears! So beautiful ❤️

Way to go! That’s the American dream!🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@turanyoung2323]

Hello

[@lvbtm]

That’s what makes America great! Dreams are endless and reality can happen if you work hard enough for it.

[@natalata1435]

YASSSSS!!! 😭😭😭

[@pri.sci.lla.]

@Tory that’s not true.

[@deborahhuffman3231]

Your a beautiful determined young lady and your mom and grandma are so proud.

[@patriciaslama5755]

BEAUTIFUl. Congratulations. DOCTOR

[@markaralvin7919]

You have an interesting and charming picture , i will love to know more about you as a new friend I hope you don't mind?

[@Uniklymade1]

"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.

[@kaleabendale8459]

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.

[@JadeScorpion31]

Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on your major achievement, Doctor Loida! I don’t even know you and I’m proud, too! Congratulations again!

[@shirodesilva1284]

Some Parents are so blessed.💕

[@mgwann]

Yup, I cried too! This is literally why our parents bust their asses, for this exact moment! 👏🏾😍👏🏾😍👏🏾😍

[@aangeltx444]

As a mom, wow. Choking on tears.

[@Blue_Fire_1013]

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