Just before Father’s Day 2013, Natasha Curry of HLN’s Weekend Express asked viewers to send in videos saying why their Dad was the best. Our daughters were eager to take part. While Tom was doing yard work, the girls swam and I filmed. They laughed, they were tongue-tied, they froze, but finally everything fell into place. I had the perfect little snippet of my daughters praising their father.
I edited the footage in secret, and told the girls, “Don’t tell Dad”. It was going to be a surprise.
I uploaded the video to CNN, and waited. The girls and I checked the site almost daily to see what other families had submitted.
One week prior to Father’s Day, my daughter woke me with the words, “Mom! Dad saw the video!” My mind raced. How did he see it? Did he use my computer?
“It’s on t.v.!”
Natasha was using our submission as a promo!
Tom, who had gotten up early, sat on the loveseat in tears, overcome with emotion. He had been reading emails, not paying attention until he heard the names of our daughters. He looked up and was amazed.
It was the best Father’s Day ever.
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Comment By: Krysten
September 17th, 2013 at 1:42 pm
Oh how sweet, he’ll remember that forever!
Comment By: Jean
September 17th, 2013 at 1:54 pm
Yes, and if he does forget, we have it recorded. LOL!
Comment By: Sherri @ The Kitchen Prescription
September 18th, 2013 at 3:07 am
Jean, what a great way for you all to show how much you care, and the whole world got to see it!
Actually, I’m not that surprised. You are a kick butt photographer, editor, business woman, mom and wife.
Love your new blog look. t’s always fun to read a new post from you.
Comment By: Jean
September 18th, 2013 at 9:50 pm
Aww, thanks, Sherri! I can’t believe I get paid to do the things I love (editing, graphic design, publishing…)
Thank you! Are you ready for a new look again?
Comment By: Angelia Sims
September 18th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Ohmygarsh! SO STINKIN’ CUTE! What a special gift! And the video was great! Of course they used it for promo. Congrats!
Comment By: Jean
September 18th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Angelia, thank you! It has been one of the highlights of our year.
Comment By: Kim
September 19th, 2013 at 10:39 am
That is just too cool!!!!
Comment By: Jean
September 19th, 2013 at 11:08 am
Thank you, Kim! Where’d you disappear to on FB?
Comment By: Rach
September 20th, 2013 at 10:42 am
That is absolutely precious! I just love it! And so cool that it got picked as a promo!
Comment By: Jean
September 20th, 2013 at 8:29 pm
We are still so pumped and blown away that we were aired. Thanks so much!
Comment By: Charlotte
September 21st, 2013 at 9:45 am
OMG, how incredibly sweet! He must have been so touched 🙂 Your daughters are absolutely adorable. XOXO
Comment By: Jean
September 21st, 2013 at 10:00 am
Thank you, Charlotte! He was really touched. 🙂