Daughter earns secret doctorate for hardworking mom | Humankind 

“What the trunk didn’t do, may the branches do.” Soo beautiful

When her mom dropped to her knees I lost it. This is so beautiful. Such a beautiful quote, “what the trunk didn’t do May the branches do.”

“What the trunk didn’t do may the branches do”.💘

Shout out to her professor offered to help her with the private ceremony, and shout out to her husband for being amazingly supportive of her dream 🤍

I love to see kids of immigrants succeed because their parents sacrificed everything to come here. Them graduating and succeeding makes me happy. Them making their parents proud.

Immediate tears when momma went to her knees. Such a sweet story

Mercedes: she's crying. I'm gonna cry. Camera man: me too Me: same

Loida just inspired me. My mom never went to school and she’s doing everything for me to go. I’m currently pursuing a masters degree and wanted to quit last week but she wouldn’t let me. Loida, God bless you for this. Only few will really understand. I’m also gonna get my doctorate for her and be the first person ever in my family. God bless your mom and granny🙏🏾

When parents think their kids dont see their sacrifice. Congratulations to all 3 Mercedes 🙌🏾.

And a mother’s dream is to see her children achieve more than they ever dreamed for themselves! 😢

“What the trunk didn’t do, may the branches do.” Wow. What a poetic way to speak a dream.

As a parent, I can tell you that there is no greater joy than to see your child/children succeed and be witness to their accomplishments and happiness.

“What the trunk didn’t do, may the branches do.” I love that quote from her Grandmother! Congratulations!

“Her sacrifice was not in vain” That hit home

I am now a registered physician. It was my father's dream to become a doctor but he was not able to enroll to medicine before because they did not have enough financial support. He took BS-biology as his college course, So instead of pursuing medicine, he worked as an accountant after he got his college degree, which was totally differrnt from what he studied in college. He did not force me to become a doctor but he told me that i had the potential of becoming one and mom told me his story and so i did it. Finished med school for him. Thanks dad.

My story is almost the same. My Mum got to see my degree graduation, but 2 years after she passed away while I was doing my master. I had a dream to overcome our situation, better life.I got lost when she passed away, I felt like I didn’t have any reason to continue anymore. She stop leaving her life for her children and didn’t leave long enough to benefit from her hard work. Today I am working but somehow I feel incomplete. To all hard working Mum out there, you are appreciate and you are our inspiration.

When they were crying and the camera guy said “yep me too” I felt that

She didn’t waste her mother’s sacrifices and hard work.

When she took a knee to daughter I started crying. In an African culture that is one of the greatest honour someone who is older and a parent can bestow on a younger person or one's child. My emotions were going btw been overjoyed and crying.😭😚😘

I love the quote “What the trunk couldn’t do, may the branches do”. Awesome

My dad always was a really smart guy growing up but his dad passed away when he was 12. He has 8 siblings so he ended up studying economics in college to be out of school in 3 years to support his younger siblings. None of the 9 siblings ("the trunks") could afford to become doctors. Now, NINE of their kids ("the branches") are doctors including me who is in medical school.

43-year-old man crying like a baby over here. As a father I couldn't imagine a prouder moment with my children. Congrats and best of luck.

“I wanted her to know that her sacrifice was not in vain” I felt this 🥺

"What the trunk didn't do, may the branches do." Amen & Amen!!! HALLELUJAH!!!

I’m crying too!!! My daughter is in medical school... may she finish her journey

I lost it when her mom knelt down and I couldn't get it back together. My mom died the year I graduated PhD. Congrats to Mom and Daughter!

“What the trunk didn’t do, May the branches do.” Is such a good quote.

Why would anyone put a dislike on such a great story!

These are the kind of people who should write parenting books

My immigrant parents said "Get a degree, because that's one thing no-one can take away from you."

I'm currently doing this now, going to school and my mom doesn't know about it. I just want to shock her at the graduation!

When Mom hit the ground, I think I got snot in my mouth, I was crying so hard! 😭

I cried when I saw her mom dropped to her knees. I’m a 27 year old who just finished my undergraduate. When my father got sick in 2011, me and my 2 brothers had to stop college. He was in and out of the hospital and in 2014 the doctor said his heart condition is not good - and that he could experience an attack anytime. Me and my brothers went our separate lives and worked different jobs (Fastfood chains, call centers, etc…). In 2015 I was accepted on a well-paying online job that allowed me to pay my rent (I lived independently at that point), and it gave me extra time to slowly take university courses and enroll on a degree granting program. It took me 5 years because I had to dabble between my classes and time for work. There were times I only had to sleep 2 hours a night because of the workload and the school paper requirements. Fast forward 2020, I finished my studies, and got my degree. Sadly, due to the pandemic my dad was not able to witness my graduation rites. But hopefully next year he will. That would be a great gift for him. Now, I’m trying to find a new job. And will then help my brother get to school without him needing to work.

My dad became a Court judge at the age of 67 years old, and he passed all of his university training programmes!!💯✅👏👏

Mom's legs wouldn't hold her up she was so surprised. Sweet story!

"She said it was like she got it herself"... Yep, that's a mom.

I dropped out of college 14 years ago. I was a parent of a 2 year old and I needed to provide for us... Well, December 11, 2020 I was pinned with my nursing pin.. I finally became that RN!!! The look on my parents face was worth EVERY tear I cried, every late night I stayed up studying and getting only a few hours of sleep to go clock in at a full time job then go straight to school..

So were going to ignore that Loida's mom is a genius( medical school at 14 or 15 yr. old)

My father would dream of finding books and pencils as a child growing up in a village with no school. He'd wake up crying because it was only a dream. He never went to school but learned to read and write and maths all by himself and with the help of his employers when he was working on construction sites. He would always emphasize the importance of education to me and my siblings. We have all became academics and I have become a dentist. He never realised his dream of education but we did it for him.

This is so beautiful seeing her mother drop to her knees when she realized her babe was graduating🥰😘 Mama u did a wonderful job raising your kids🙂🙂 Education is very important😉

“May the branches reach as far as the trunk could’nt” Very stong, inspirational quote.

The success of the children is the success of the parent. All parents want their children to succeed.

I'm so proud of her and I not even know her. She is amazing.

How could you dislike such a beautiful moment . It’s a cruel world . Congrats to you and your mother well deserved ‼️

Soon as her mom walked in the door I started crying.

Mashallah. My parents fled their homecountry as well. Been through a lot of rascism, never had a holiday, never bought something new for themselves just to offer us the best. I am a surgeon now..🙏🏼

When i seen her mom dropped down to her knees. I just couldn't stop the tears from come down my face🥺🥺🥺

I'm crying😭😭😭 God bless them and who ever read this!!!!

Man youtube is spying bcos she know I am slacking off in school and recommended this video to keep me going, thanks YT

I am convinced RU-vid chooses the biggest crybabies to send these videos to.

As an immigrant child of a single Dominican mom who worked her butt off for us, I'm halfway done toward becoming a PT & I wait for the day my mom can feel proud(er) of me like this when I graduate

I couldn’t stop the tears when mom dropped to one knee.

Why would anyone dislike this video? Tf is wrong with y’all? Respect to this family ✊🏽

I just did something similar for my mother she turned 70 and I surprised her dressed with my graduation gown I earned a Bachelor’s in Nursing. I been an LPN for 9 years and she always pushed me to go back to school to get my RN. She was speechless. Congrats!

What our children achieve, we achieve with them. My two sons are grown men, and have achieved so much....I’m so incredibly proud of them. I have epilepsy and couldn’t fulfil my dreams.

My gf, who is Dominican-American, is the first college/medical school graduate of her family. Her mother, Milly, always wanted to be a doctor but couldn’t due to circumstances. Now, she’s living her dream through her daughter’s career. We talk to her about our interesting cases. I absolutely love sharing this and also Milly because she brought up the most wonderful and loving gf any man could ask for.

2:42 "I wanted her to know that her sacrifice was not in vain."

“What the trunk didn’t do, May the branches do.” Such profound words of wisdom! I have tears in my eyes.

The way women (including my own mother) repeatedly make sacrifices for their children is astounding. This was sooooo beautiful and I hope I can make my mother this proud one day

No matter how old you grow up making your parents proud is a present that never gets old.

You didn't just make your mom and grandma proud, You made EVERYONE proud.

I am doing my PhD in chemistry for my mother as well... my defense is next Friday and I am looking forward to telling her that I did it... my tears are all over place even before... and I am pretty sure she will feel as if she got it herself as well... God bless all the passionate mothers all over the world and their grateful kids.

So heartwarming, to see a loving mother’s joy and pride in her child’s accomplishments. Lovely. 🙌

"What the trunk didn't do, may the branches do." 🌴🌱🌿 When her mother got on her knees I bawled. I felt that! 😭

Wow, you just gave me the courage to continue my education as a Doctor. I have a M.S degree in Forensic Psychology. However, I''m an older women who's determined to persue my goals thanks to your video. Thank you!

IM CRYING!!!!! This was beautiful

I’m a current first gen college student and this is a big inspiration for me. And I hope I can do my mother proud like she did with her mother.

One of those times when your're like "meh" and you click anyways, and you're so glad you did.😁

Tears of joy ran down my face as I witnessed your mom kneeling before you. As a mother myself, I am confident that she was thank God for this Blessing! There's no doubt your ancestors are proud of you! May you continue to leave a legacy with integrity and honor for many generations to come! GOD BLESS!🙏🌟🤗

I am speechless.Such love and honour for mom.God bless you

As a parent... you want your children to do better than you... my ❤ was overwhelmed when mom humbly fell on her knees... I was done 😭 3 generation shared this degree 👏

I'M A COMPLETE STRANGER AND I AM SO PROUD OF YOU . THE BEST REACTION EVER

Yup...I figured this would make me cry!

Ok...this has moved my HEART my Mom passed but I'm going to DO IT🕊✝️🕊

I cannot imagine how fulfilling that must feel. If my dreams were sacrificed to see that my daughter could have hers. How selfless.

Literally all we want as parents is for our children to succeed in whatever they choose.💗🙏🏻 Beautiful moment

I cried the moment her mother realized SHE DID IT !! THey are tears of joy for you and your mother on that glorious day !! CONGRATULATIONS

A proud Dad is a good thing. A proud Mom? Heartstopping and inspirational. Good job Kid!

When mom fell on her knees I lost it💕

I'm always happy to see other people succeed in their journey

I’m not crying! You’re crying! 😭

When her mom dropped on her knee , my gosh i can not breath and crying....Im soo happy for them. .God bless them both 🙏🙏💕🌹💐🎉🎉

As a mother I’m crying like she was my daughter too❤️

This is literally why I’m getting my doctorate I want my family to feel proud too

So beautiful made me cry. So proud of you doing this not only for yourself before your mama you are awesome you rock.

Why I’m crying 😢 Oh God I pictured my kids inside her. As a parent what makes you happy more than this. Proud of you sister.

I’m going to school because I can’t wait to see my mothers face im 28 years old and I have a long way to go but I want to make sure that her hard work in this country if worth it. Every day I look forward for that day this made me cry!!!

You know when any older parent falls to their needs..... they are so proud and NOTHING tops that feeling

My grandmother sacrificed her life for her five children, one of them unfortunately, passed away, she was like my mum to me; my mom overworks in order to earn money because she wants me to reach my dream, and I'm doing it! I'm finishing at university and I'm proud because I can show my mum and her sister who's somewhere up there that I'm doing it incredibly good!

I go to UCF and working towards a doctoral degree as well. My mom always wanted to be a therapist but had to leave Cuba to give us a better future. I am trying to make her proud. This hit home, thank you for sharing this.

This made me cry & I'm a grown man, Congrats to the Mercedes family, the circle has been completed🌿🌸🌹🌺🌷🥀🍀

*"What the trunk didn’t do, May the branches do"* Ô that’s deep

When I get my PhD, the only one who will cry non stop, would be me. But that's enough motivation to keep going.

“Lo que no hizo el tronco, que lo hagan las ramas.” 😭 Bawling!!!

This is inspiring🤩My transcripts were lost due to a flood that occurred. I did not think much of the news when I received it. I was secure in my employment, which was the point right? 🖐 It became a factor when I was denied a chance at entering college due to lack of diploma. I stayed at my position receiving raises, never promotions; when I decided to enlist in the service🇺🇸I was once again faced with that same roadblock. I am now on my journey towards taking my G.E.D and beginning a great career that I have already committed to. Thank you for the video🙏 congratulations, most of all to her!

The way her mom dropped to her knees, out a tear in this grown mans eye’s. What a beautiful story. So much pride and love in that family. Amazing.

"Lo que no hizo el tronco, que lo hagan las ramas." What a beautiful quote. My mother brought my siblings and me from D.R in '76 and boy did she sacrificed a lot (even physical abuse by my youngest brother's dad). So I make sure to thank her each moment I can. I obtained an associate degree in Paralegal Science 2015 but I continue to march forth for the Castro/Martinez legacy.

She was thanking her ancestors. That looks like an automatic spiritual response

You made a Muslim afghan man cry. I love these kinds of stories. I am tired of bad, and sad news.

Best feeling a mom can get..God bless this mom n daughter n everyone should get inspired ...life is fulfilling others dreams ...