Homeless Man Surprises Daughter with Sweet Little Birthday Tribute Thanks to Kind Stranger
A kind stranger came across a homeless man who mentioned his daughter was celebrating her birthday that same day. They decide to surprise the woman by putting together a birthday tribute.
A homeless man was sitting on the sidewalk when a stranger started a conversation. What transpired after their conversation proves how strong a parent's love is for their child.
Many different factors can affect the course of a person's life. For this particular man, his misfortunes led him to the streets, begging for money.
A homeless man whose daughter was celebrating his birthday | Source: Youtube.com/BIPhakathi
A Father's Undying Love
Despite his circumstances, not once did he stop thinking about his family. He had a daughter, and he kept track of the special days in her life so as not to miss them.
On the day of his daughter's birthday, the homeless man came across a kind stranger who spoke to him. During their conversation, he mentioned the birthday.
The homeless man thought that it was a simple passing conversation. However, after a few minutes, the kind stranger returned with grocery bags filled with food, flowers, and other supplies, which they would use to surprise the homeless man's daughter.
The homeless man surprising his daughter with flowers | Source: Youtube.com/BIPhakathi
Planning a Birthday Surprise
Surprised, the homeless man got up and was delighted to hear they would surprise his daughter. He immediately started to prepare the goods, which he set up underneath a shaded area on the sidewalk.
He removed some snacks from the plastic bags, which he transferred into a gift bag. It was meant to be his gift to his daughter.
Then the doting dad removed the flowers from the bag and held them in his hands. With the help of other men on the street, they surprised her with two cakes.
The homeless man embracing his daughter | Source: Youtube.com/BIPhakathi
Appreciating the Special Moment
The homeless man admitted that it was the first time his daughter would have a cake on her birthday in a very long time. The man casually hid the surprise until his daughter walked by, and they began singing the happy birthday song.
The man was in tears as he hugged his daughter, who was touched by the gesture. The woman thanked her father and embraced him as he tried to hold back her tears. They said "I love you" to one another before turning to the kind stranger and thanking him for his help.
Without hesitation, the kind stranger revealed that he had another gift for the woman. He handed her some money, which she happily took with her as she made her way back to work.
Before the kind stranger left, he made sure to give the homeless man and his friends some money to get by. They thanked the stranger profusely for the help he blessed them with that day.
Then homeless man savoring the moment with his daughter | Source: Youtube.com/BIPhakathi
Praises from Around the World
The video, which was posted on YouTube, melted hearts around the world. Many people noted how much the special moment meant to the homeless man and commended the kind stranger for the selfless help he gives other people, saying:
"The true gift you gave that day was giving a father the opportunity to make his daughter happy." – Doctor Spock Arts (December 2021)
"2:08 - look at his eyes. Look how bright they are. He has a surprise for his daughter's birthday and couldn't be happier about it. I'm pretty sure at this moment nothing else mattered to him. God bless you BI." – DaFox (June 2022)
A homeless man crying tears of joy. | Source: Youtube.com/BIPhakathi
"It's probably been years since he's been able to do something like that for her..that made him feel like a true dad all over again. Remembering the day your child was born is special." – ShayVideos1 (December 2020)
"God is blessing this guy and he is sharing it to others. Very touch to see all those happy and grateful people. I pray that more people like him" – WomanOfGod (December 2021)
Despite his situation, the homeless man never let it harden his heart. He remained grateful for the blessings he received, which came in the form of a kind stranger who helped him do something special for his daughter that day.
Click here to read the heartbreaking story of a dad who desperately searched for his daughter for two years and found her in a homeless shelter.