Here’s a perfect video to remember the holidays. A father finds himself teary-eyed when a toy puppy becomes a real dog.
The transformation was almost magic!
The father, who lives in Idaho, was reclining on the couch spending time with his family.
Off-camera, his daughter says, “We’re not here for me. We’re here for you.”
Robbin, the father, had longed for a puppy for years at that point. That yearning gave this family a great idea, one that would truly surprise him.
His grandson walked up with a nicely wrapped red Christmas present. Robbin took the gift and unwrapped it immediately. Afterward, his daughter came up behind the recliner and helped him read the note on the package.
The note read, “Hi. I’m so excited to finally meet you. I’ve been waiting a really long time.”
It continued, “My name is Blade. I can’t wait to be your shotgun rider, your best friend, and forever companion. Merry Christmas, Dad.”
“Love, Blade and Keennebug,” the note finished.
Robbin then opened the package and pulled out a black toy dog.
“That’s for your truck,” his daughter said.
“Cool,” he responded casually.
This dog was a replacement for one he had before that was less realistic and very worn out.
If the gratitude didn’t show then, along with the tears, there was another surprise.
His daughter asked him, “Dad. You know how in the Night of the Museum everything comes to life at night?”
“Yeah.”
“Isn’t that based off a true story?”
Robbin thought to himself, likely trying to figure out if this was a trick question.
She asked again, and he answered, “I don’t know.”
In the background, one woman holds a puppy in her hand, and he was completely oblivious.
His tone and response are definitely comical because he doesn’t know what’s coming.
His daughter continued, “Well, the reason I ask is ‘cause if it’s not, then how is this possible?”
The woman handed him the puppy.
“Here’s your boy. There’s your Blade.”
His face reddened and his eyes brows tightened. He was definitely moved at the sight of the dog. This time the dog was real.
From there Robbin went silent, turning his attention to the pup, and letting his emotions run free. His family watched and recorded, laughing with joy at the sight.
This heartwarming sight is a great display of what family is all about. During a time where many stand divided, this family here stands united, sharing love with one another and even adding a new four-legged family member into the fold.
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17