Poor Dad Has Nothing to Buy Kids for Christmas — Kind Stranger Gives Them Everything He Has

A kindhearted stranger saw a father crying and couldn't walk past him. He stopped and engaged in a conversation, and listening to the man's heartbreaking story, the stranger felt compelled to help.

BI Phakathi has shared many emotional videos on YouTube, but one clip posted before Christmas 2022 was different. It featured a tearful father and his two kids.

Phakathi helped the man and created an unforgettable moment for the family. While the kind stranger couldn't change everything about the man's life, he gave him hope and a miracle donation just in time for Christmas.

An Encounter with the Sobbing Father

Phakathi's philanthropy has seen him spark positivity on the streets of many communities, but the South African was left wishing he had more to give in one of his recent videos. He encountered three men and knew he needed to assist them.

One of the men was a father carrying his two kids in his arms. He was emotional, and tears streamed down his face as he walked along the sidewalk. Phakathi couldn't help but ask, "Why are you crying, brother?" to which the man replied:

"I want to give them more."

He Wanted to Help Them

The man's desire to provide a better life for his kids was admirable, so the kind stranger asked, "So if I can assist you, how can I assist you?"

The father's story touched the stranger deeply, and he was left wishing he had more to give. When the dad tried to thank Phakathi, he stopped him.

The man shared that he worked in a scrap metal yard and would give his life for the sake of his kids. His passion and love for his family were awe-inspiring, as he told Phakathi about his biggest desire.

The Kind Stranger Understood the Man's Needs

The dad wanted to make the festive season special for his loved ones. He expressed, "I want to give them a [sic] Christmas." He didn't immediately realize how serious the stranger's offer to help was.

The father struggled to speak through his tears, but Phakathi had heard enough. He asked the dad to sit before sharing:

"What you’ve just been through, I understand. I will do what I can."

The Generous and Unexpected Gift

Then, unexpectedly, Phakathi handed the crying father wads of money, one after the other, leaving the latter speechless. The generous donation left the man in disbelief, and he asked the stranger if he was serious. It was a real-life Christmas miracle, and Phakathi admitted he had given the man everything he had.

The father's story touched the stranger deeply, and he was left wishing he had more to give them. When the dad tried to thank Phakathi, he stopped him and told him to redirect all his appreciation to God. The caring stranger concluded:

"I know it's tough but God cares about you. It's all God, don't thank me just thank God. I love you, brother."

The Online Reaction

The clip touched the online community, and people globally shared that they were moved to tears. Seeing a grown man cry and desperate to provide for his family struck a chord with many and showed the overwhelming need in our world.

Users couldn't help but praise the philanthropist for his good deeds and inspiring work. Many netizens applauded him and thanked him for teaching everyone a valuable lesson about love and kindness:

"Watching from Namibia. Thank you so much for putting a smile on their faces. God bless, keep up the good work."

- (scholasca hermann390) December 11, 2022

"This is heartbreaking. Thank you so much for being there to help him. You're a wonderful person."

- (gilliekins5255) December 11, 2022

"Sad to see a grown man crying and you. God's blessings on you a thousand times from India."

- (NOOBDA PLAYZ41) December 11, 2022

"This was a hard one for my heart. His tears were my tears even though I have no children, but no one wants to see so much pain in another human being. Thank you for sharing and touching so many hearts all over the world."

- (blackieja) December 11, 2022

"God Bless you. You are so respectful and compassionate. You are truly doing God's work in a Christ-like manner. This is what God wants all of us to do. You are keeping the spirit alive for all of us, teaching all of us to be thankful for all we have!"

- (Matt Michniuk50) December 11, 2022

Phakathi's actions meant the world to the father. While he could not provide for his loved ones, the stranger's kindness enabled him to give them a memorable Christmas. We wish them all the best in the future.

Click here for another story about BI Phakathi's goodwill. He stunned needy kids who were selling their toys to make some money. Their mom was sick, and they did whatever was possible to survive until an angel crossed their path.