Let’s face it, most dads rarely show their emotions, and even if they want to show affection, they usually don’t make it apparent. Most of the time, our dads show affection by taking care of us, giving us advice, and providing us with the things we need.
But, however tough or stoic our dads might seem to be, there will always be something that will tug at their heartstrings. Here are 8 videos showing exactly that.
The best gifts are not always the most expensive ones
This father got a wonderful gift from his family. Him and his daughter’s house burned down, and he’s doing his best to go on with their lives after the tragedy. This simple gift from his family just goes to show that the best gifts aren’t always the most expensive things. The best gifts usually are the ones that have the most meaning.
An amazing father’s day surprise for an amazing father
This second video is about a dad who does everything for his family. He built his family’s house, he started a 330 mile bike ride campaign to raise awareness for kids with selective mutism, and he also started a nonprofit organization to help their daughter, as well as other children who suffer from selective mutism. This selfless father really does deserve to be given this surprise.
Dads might not always be perfect, but they love us all the same
This dad is not perfect. He was a drug addict, he’s been to prison, and he hasn’t seen his daughter in 20 years. Regardless, he wants to reconnect with his daughter, and he’s trying to turn his life around. This just goes to show that it’s never too late to start a meaningful relationship with your kids.
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Simple and sweet
These dads got a really simple yet meaningful gift from their kids. There’s really no better gift than knowing that your child loves you, and appreciates everything that you do for them. It just makes life much more worthwhile.
A wonderful thank you to a wonderful dad
This dad sold his beloved car of 20 years just to make ends meet for his family. After 5 years of tracking down the exact same car that he sold back then, his sons gave it back to him as a gift to say thank you for being a wonderful father.
You don’t have to be related to someone to be a great dad
Being a father doesn’t always mean that you have to be biologically related. All it takes to be a father is to care for a child as if he or she was your own. In this video, this stepdad gets the surprise of his life by receiving adoption papers from his stepdaughter.
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Even dads cry when they’re happy
This dad’s pet dog of 11 years had recently died. For a father’s day gift, his wife decided to give him a puppy, and he can’t help but get teary eyed at seeing their new puppy for the very first time. It’s really true that dogs are a man’s best friend.
Great dad = great daughters
This amazing dad took care and supported his daughter when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. He even went so far as to drive 11 hours weekly just so his entire family can be with his daughter during her chemotherapy sessions. His daughters then decided to give him the surprise of his life.
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