After exchanging vows with his wife, this guy got down on his knees to read a separate set of promises for his stepdaughter. He told her that he will be her friend forever and take care of her without trying to replace her dad. It was a beautiful moment leaving everyone in tears.
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00:00Claire, you are the most blessed child I've ever met baby. God gave you a mommy and
00:15daddy who love you so much and who make you their priority. It's true, but before
00:21your mommy allowed me into your life she gave me some ground rules. She
00:27told me first and foremost that you already have a wonderful daddy, that you
00:31don't need another father. She told me that your daddy and her would be the
00:34ones to raise you and that my role was to be your friend, to be there for you, to
00:39make you my priority, and to always be a role model for you. Claire, mommy was right.
00:45You have an amazing daddy who loves you more than anything in the world and you
00:50know what? I love your daddy and I love the bond y'all share. I will never try to
00:55beat your daddy because you know what? Your daddy's got that covered. Mommy and I always tell you
01:01how amazing you are. We are constantly blown away by all of your talents and
01:05your achievements, Claire, but of all the wonderful things you are, we are most
01:09proud of the fact that you're kind. You see, being kind is not like being pretty or
01:14funny or smart. Being kind is a choice and you make that choice to be kind and I
01:20love that you're kind, Claire. So here are my vows to you, baby. I vow to be honest and
01:28fair with you. I vow to be your best friend. I vow to be an example to you with how I
01:34treat your mommy, about how a man should treat, love, and respect a woman. I vow to always make you my
01:41priority. I vow to always put more cheese on your nachos than mine. I vow to always be silly and never take myself too seriously. I vow to dance with you in the living room anytime you want.
02:00Right here, baby. And finally, I vow to protect you, to care for you, and to love you forever, Claire.
02:08I wasn't there when you took your first steps or when your first tooth came in, but I will be there for every first from here on out.
02:15I love you, Claire. Thank you for letting me be your stepdad.