Disclaimer: This is a sponsored campaign post in collaboration with Sears and Latina Bloggers Connect. All opinions are my own.
This is me with my parents on graduation day back in 2013. I was the first in my family to receive a Masters Degree. Neither of my parents are very emotional or expressive people but I knew they were proud of me on that day.
Growing up my dad rarely attended any of my school functions - he worked a lot and had limited time off. Now that he's retired, he attended both of my college graduations and Norrin's pre-k graduation.
My dad also helps out with childcare and picks Norrin up from the school bus a few times a week. And I like that my son has the time with my dad that I never had.
Now I love my dad but I don't typically get emotional over him. We just don't have that kind of relationship. But when I saw the latest installment of Sears video series called More To You featuring surprises with real people, based on real tweets from people who want to give more to the ones they love - I LOST IT.
And I mean...ugly cry lost it.
And I mean...ugly cry lost it.
In the video, Sears visits Jasmine, a young woman who wanted to do something special for her hard working father. Little did Jasmine know that he had a surprise for her as well.
While watching I was reminded me of my dad and how he loved to build. And I thought of the wooden toy chest he made for me when I was a little girl. It stored my dolls, my diary and other prized possessions. More than 30 years later, I still have that toy chest and could never bring myself to part with it. It was made out of love by a man who has a difficult time expressing his feelings.
The video makes me want to do something special for both my dad and my mom - the people in my life who worked so hard to give me everything I needed. I would love to be able to do more for them in thanks for all they have done and continue to do for me.
Watch the video & share it! And when you're done - go hug your dad or the person who has dedicated their life giving More To You!