I was adopted at 3 years old. I'm 50 now, and my mom passed away in 2000. I always tell people that she saved my life, and she would tell people that I saved hers. Miss you mom.
@brooklyncraven3073
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going through that now. I lost her last month and we always use to say that she was put here for me and I was put here for her. The pain is indescribable when you lose that one person who will love you like no one else.
@PatriciaKelly-gz7vg
3 жыл бұрын
@@brooklyncraven3073 You will grow a new strength to bear it. My condolences.
@brooklyncraven3073
3 жыл бұрын
@@PatriciaKelly-gz7vg I sure hope so. I lost my father last year too so I hope I find the strength soon. Thank you Patricia
@PatriciaKelly-gz7vg
3 жыл бұрын
@@brooklyncraven3073 That must be especially hard. But it will get easier I promise, humans are designed to overcome heartbreak. Even though it might not feel like that now.
@rachaelnelson4976
3 жыл бұрын
@@PatriciaKelly-gz7vg I guess you never heard of PTSD
@gbecks3672
3 жыл бұрын
My backround is messy. I was out in foster care at 3. Then my dad had me, and then he didn’t want me. To this day I still have a hole in my heart from the past. My husband and I have a 4 year old son and we’re talking about adopting an older boy or girl now. I’m so happy for Alex. I hope he is building his trust back up ❤️❤️❤️
@mazza_razzza
3 жыл бұрын
Sending you love from Australia 🌹xx Best of everything for the future.
@M_SC
3 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of research about birth order dynamics when adopting. Much older might be ok otherwise younger than your child is better. Obviously don’t take my word for it but know that it’s a a thing to consider.
@daisycocoa2557
3 жыл бұрын
@@M_SC Yes, its not like your adopting a puppy.
@geertruivanbroekhoven7209
3 жыл бұрын
@@M_SC yes, it can be important for the children already in the family not to 'loose' their place in the family to someone new
@vinnytheca4204
3 жыл бұрын
Godspeed to you and your family, I hope you and your husband adopt, your past may have been a mess but your future is bright.
@queen_of_domination
3 жыл бұрын
I love his beautiful red hair. I’m glad that he now has a forever home.
@GregoryRCosta
4 жыл бұрын
This is so sweet. I hope two years later he's as happy as he appears here.
@ajrwilde14
3 жыл бұрын
why is no-one talking about how stunning his hair colour is
@tvideoman1
3 жыл бұрын
Weird, there is a red haired boy named Alex, right in back of my house. Yes, it is a beautiful color.
@silaslizzie43
3 жыл бұрын
Because it doesn't matter?
@Blackmail1
3 жыл бұрын
Because is totally irrelevant to his story.
@grateful1929
3 жыл бұрын
His hair is what I saw first!! 😊
@hereweare9096
3 жыл бұрын
It is a such a beautiful colour. They make a lovely family!!
@amberc.2137
3 жыл бұрын
This father's love for Alex is incredible & the way the husband & wife looked at eachother you can tell they are deeply affectionate & in love. What a great story.
@eyden1562
3 жыл бұрын
It's just as sweet to watch the father gain a son. The whole family just seems full of love. ❤️
@magicpony9
3 жыл бұрын
Very polite young man and you can tell the couple adore him. Wonderful story.
@empressatheism5146
3 жыл бұрын
I just hope he will not be indoctrinated by Christianity or he will be a homophobe
@robd593
3 жыл бұрын
@@empressatheism5146 or worse, he becomes a crazy far left social justice warrior.
@downtown82
3 жыл бұрын
What a handsome young man. I'm very happy for him and his family.
@cynthiakelly3825
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you Alex! I was almost adopted by a wonderful woman, but for reasons I didn't understand, it never happened. I was in 12 foster homes, and 2 group homes before I started running away at 13 years old. I was blessed to have found my biological mother and family, but I know how you felt Alex. It did seem like every home was just temporary and you know it. You always knew to expect that after about 6 months to a year, you will be moved to more strangers, a strange place, a strange school in a strange town. So I understand how it must have felt to find out that someone really does want you. It's hard to believe! But it must be so wonderful! I hope you cherish these beautiful people who have opened their lives to you, and you all have the best of times to come ❤
@thestahlfamilycircus7317
Жыл бұрын
🙏❤️
@galiaberry7627
3 жыл бұрын
Of all the older adoption stories I've seen, this is the best
@ebl36
3 жыл бұрын
you’d never guess he was adopted and they’re super cute, oh, and no, they’re not tears in my eyes, it’s just very windy
@Luna_and_Miles
3 жыл бұрын
Just the loveliest family, it seems, like they all belong together.
@PC24800
3 жыл бұрын
moi aussi!
@garryharriman7349
3 жыл бұрын
As a childess 51 year old male and a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem for the state of South Carolina, I have worked with numerous middle aged couples who foster and or adopt children. For me, the amount of utmost respect and admiration I have for such people and these children can not be put into words.
@upstatenewyork
3 жыл бұрын
I am 67 and childless. It’s a sad regret but much trauma from life is to blame.
@garryharriman7349
3 жыл бұрын
@@upstatenewyork I hope, at 67, life is some what trauma free for you. Take care!👍
@elvishassassin1
3 жыл бұрын
I remember wishing I was adopted because my parents were not the parents I wanted. They were sometimes abusive and we had *nothing* in common. I've come to accept that we'll never be very close, but it's lonely. I wish a family would adopt me even though I'm in my 30s. Adults need love too.
@piiinkDeluxe
3 жыл бұрын
Friends can be the family you chose. ❤ Best wishes from someone who also grew up in a troubled family.
@krrbrr7057
3 жыл бұрын
same bro same..
@ms.chiefmanaged2858
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in my 30s too but I'd adopt you!
@krrbrr7057
3 жыл бұрын
@Richard SPARKS nice and thoughtful parents. Noone wants to live with bad people
@ramonam8577
3 жыл бұрын
May God grant you a large and loving of your own.
@lilyflower5576
3 жыл бұрын
I want to adopt ❤️❤️❤️ I'm only 21 but I feel like it would be wonderful
@vikindia
3 жыл бұрын
Finally they found their son!!!! I am so happy for this family!!!
@vinnytheca4204
3 жыл бұрын
I was orphaned at 14 years old and been in about 25 to 30 foster/ group homes I know how Alex felt. But even worse I mourned my parents at the same time.
@mangafq8
3 жыл бұрын
God bless you and God LOVES YOU 🙏🙏🙏❤
@vinnytheca4204
3 жыл бұрын
@@mangafq8 Thankyou Mary.
@rimasaad7450
3 жыл бұрын
May god grant you all the happiness in the world
@vicshrily
3 жыл бұрын
May you be blessed with happiness, success, good health & strength ...👍🏾
@ramonam8577
3 жыл бұрын
May God grant a large loving family of your own.
@absolutelyeverything629
3 жыл бұрын
OH man, how he just bolted in for that hug.. Starved for so long of that secure feeling. So happy for them.
@patriciakedeni
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely couple and a great kid (with stunning red hair to boot).
@merrywhiterose
3 жыл бұрын
I love his red hair!
@pn4640
3 жыл бұрын
What a handsome young man and what a beautiful family...God bless them all🙏
@ritacother3251
3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous looking boy,
@iShop4Kickz
3 жыл бұрын
8,000. . . 8,000 kids . . . May God help me get the right path of my career and may God give me the ability to be a foster mom to teens! (I hope to help them when they get old enough to be on their own)🥺
@bobf.5538
3 жыл бұрын
Never understood by people adopt outside of the US. Must be legal red tape or the waiting ...whatever it is it has to stop ..kids want a stable home and love. Not gifts or adventures..they want YOU
@playwithyourfood1962
3 жыл бұрын
It amazes me that these politicians push for so much abortion legislations but none for adoption.
@baileybuehnerkemper7683
3 жыл бұрын
abortion is not the solution, killing the children so that less have to be in foster care puts out of order what really matters, of course we should encourage the best outcome for children in foster care, but killing them beforehand is not a way of doing so
@rogggggerful
3 жыл бұрын
@@baileybuehnerkemper7683 they arent killing anybody.. its your stupid religion that has brainwashed you
@baileybuehnerkemper7683
3 жыл бұрын
@@rogggggerful I didn't even mention religion, killing people is just wrong, do you disagree? assuming we're on the same page about killing people being wrong then it sounds like you think a baby isn't alive before it's born, what then in your eyes, makes a baby in the womb less valuable than one outside of the womb? another question: when do you consider life to start?
@baileybuehnerkemper7683
3 жыл бұрын
@@akat3628 yes people have different beliefs than me, but that is besides the point, there is objective truth, do you disagree that murder is wrong? I’m not forcing anyone to answer questions, I’m just taking part in a discussion about an important topic
@maplecosy9429
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly . Unborn life counts to them. Once born , they could care less.
@bonnierohm9196
3 жыл бұрын
My wish is continued happiness for this new family group!
@brookecaudill9392
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been in care 14 years and have one failed adoption under my belt. I’m aging out in December so adoption is no longer an option but I love seeing other children find families
@rimasaad7450
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you ll be happy and make your own, loving family
@dawnmills6755
4 ай бұрын
God bless you!
@poetcomic1
3 жыл бұрын
Its not like rescuing a puppy. It is a damaged and hurt human being who above all will have trouble learning to trust - especially when they have been moved around a lot.
@d.f.9486
3 жыл бұрын
He’s a happy boy ... what a great blessing for all of them!!!
@sxfqry7415
3 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy for you Alex. You are such a sweet sweet child. You look like your dad! Your parents adore you. You are safe and loved.
@thepurplepanbakery
3 жыл бұрын
Warms my heart so much. Teary eye here. I wish I could adopt too.
@kirasussane1556
3 жыл бұрын
He looks so much like them.
@soul7530
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely, you can see on his face his dreams have come true. He actually looks a lot like his new mum.
@cathieludemann5879
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing! 😁
@rachaelnelson4976
3 жыл бұрын
They place on same looks
@marypeppard2249
3 жыл бұрын
I wish every child in care could find a loving family like this.x
@mylesdias8453
3 жыл бұрын
What a heart-warming story. So much love evident in every shot.
@truly3743
3 жыл бұрын
Praise God!! What a loving family for precious boy! What a blessing 🙏
@annemacleod1421
3 жыл бұрын
This happened three years and I’m bawling my eyes out on 14 May 2021! I’m looking for a follow up as this makes my heart happy. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑🤗🤗🤗
@elisemiller13
3 жыл бұрын
If advertising for children needing families was as common as advertising dogs & cats... (no offense to anyone, they all deserve love) if the system valued children enough to make sure the funds to assure their placement were in each states budget...blessings to all these children, their foster carers (may you do right for the children, not simply the paycheck) & those that adopt...Happy Mothers (& Fathers) Day
@jthor3097
3 жыл бұрын
They seem like a great family. I wish them all the best.
@upstatenewyork
3 жыл бұрын
How awful that any kid has to spend life in 15 homes. I had 2 parents but they rejected me early on and it was truly like being in foster care myself. Getting kicked out of the house all the time, staying with people, even strangers.
@CalvinAnderson-s2u
4 ай бұрын
This is amazing story that he found a family that loves him this is wonderful 🎉❤😊😍😋🤗😁😘😜🤪🥰🎉❤..... GOD BLESS YOU GUYS AND HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT THIS IS THE GREAT....
@nancydemara80
3 жыл бұрын
This melt my heart ❤
@raykehr1832
6 жыл бұрын
Yet celebrities adopt from other countries.
@Frenchie1116
6 жыл бұрын
Children from other countries need parents too. Also a lot of celebrities adopted domestically from the US or from foster care; Hugh Jackman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sandra Bullock, Michelle Pfeiffer, Charlize Theron, Sharon Stone, Cate Blanchet, Viola Davis and many many more. You can't judge people for adopting oversea, it's their choice. Many people choose to have biological children instead of adopting and it's their choice too. What is sad is the reputation older children in foster care have.
@wildbill23c
3 жыл бұрын
@@Frenchie1116 I'd rather see people adopt from their own country. However, maybe the kids you ran into at the adoption agency just weren't the right ones for your family. So, maybe that child from the UK, or China, Korea, etc. maybe that one child from that one foreign land was the most perfect fit. Every child needs a loving home, a family to love them, certainly I agree. Its really all about the bond connection, and almost always the first initial impression that makes or breaks a bond with a family. The older kids in foster care and awaiting adoption for a forever family are the ones I'd love to work with, they're the forgotten ones, the ones that are just tossed aside because they're just too old. They're older, they haven't been adopted because they're the trouble makers. No, honestly they're the ones that have been passed over time after time they don't necessarily have behavior issues, they're most likely very withdrawn, quiet, sad, etc. because they feel that nobody wants them. Its going to be one of those older preteen or teen kids that ends up having a forever home with me someday soon I hope.
@maobfh
3 жыл бұрын
A finger pointer? For THIS story? Really!? !?
@TheTrebbieFan
3 жыл бұрын
That's because liberals consider you a racist if you adopt a white child, especially a white boy. Liberals consider white males = bad.
@TheTrebbieFan
3 жыл бұрын
I am an older white male, widowed, with two adult sons. I adopted my three nephews who had been placed in foster care four years ago. They are now 11, 13 and 15, and fill my life with joy. My older sons spoil them rotten, lol.
@mangafq8
3 жыл бұрын
Oh God bless.🙏🙏🙏❤ what a loving story.
@cottagehomeandhealth
3 жыл бұрын
They look like his actual parents what a blessing!
@aussie8114
3 жыл бұрын
Why did this take 11 years??? This baffles me 🧑🏼🦰
@keithss67
3 жыл бұрын
Allot of times if you get into the specifics, you will find out these kids have suffered real trauma and have serious behavioral problems that require allot of hard work to deal with. I think allot of people just think they are going to go pick up a kid and it’s going to be instant family. Plus, my understanding is that allot (certainly not all) of these foster homes are money making machines for the people who take in the kids. They get paid by the state to take these kids in, so they are not really looking for a family. It’s a business for them. I’m glad this kid found a loving home. 👍
@AlexS-oj8qf
3 жыл бұрын
Looking at these moments, you don't need someone that's coming out of your uterus to be happy, I decide that I want to adopt as much as I can, guide them to path of success, and encourage them to adopt themselves, in hope that the cycle will continue so no more children will be left alone.
@yellowdayz1800
3 жыл бұрын
That is so great. What a way to make your day.
@dianedreher799
9 ай бұрын
Good Foster And Adoptive Parents Are Angels! Thank You To All Of You! Merry Christmas!
@lailamazer1082
3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful story thank God for this beautiful family
@jjb494
3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking... his beautiful red hair
@chyennele1101
2 жыл бұрын
🥰 So happy for them!!
@BMarie774
3 жыл бұрын
They actually look like they could be biologically related! So glad for him!i hope he had the best life.
@rhondaburke5700
3 жыл бұрын
Eleven years? Why are we not talking about the failure of this CPS program?
@missnlahi
4 ай бұрын
I would love to build a family like that❤ bravo to all of them
@bobatking7985
3 жыл бұрын
Seeing a happy loved child, just makes my day! Everyday!
@klaytonpeterson1596
3 жыл бұрын
To have a Family...Treasures of the Heart...
@Lisa-m1r6s
2 ай бұрын
God help em.Amen.
@Sparky12355
3 жыл бұрын
How do I adopt
@krisbest6405
3 жыл бұрын
I,m not crying ,l,m just washing my cheeks.
@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji
3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful family 🙋🏽♀️🦅☀️🦅🕊💞🕊💞🕊💞🕊💞
@JJDBaca
Жыл бұрын
I hope that kid grows up to be something really great. Good on that couple.
@mjremy2605
Жыл бұрын
How wonderful! Thank you news channel for your good work.
@Raykenn1
3 жыл бұрын
God bless them all. I am so happy for them.
@kennykenny4226
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love a foster fail
@moobrien1747
Жыл бұрын
Drugs poverty
@CJ-jp3zw
2 жыл бұрын
he looks so relieved. 💜
@bebaios
3 жыл бұрын
I can't deal with the fact that he legitimately looks like he is their biological son, hi looks like a mix of both! Or maybe it is simply that they look alike because they look happy in the same way, happy to be with eachother. Stunning family!
@leesher1845
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet story and good-hearted couple.
@beatekreuzer5025
3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand, why foster children are moved from one family to the next so often. If the situation of the biological family doesn't improve real fast, the children should be adopted (ideally by the foster family) or stay with one foster family until they grow up.
@Violet316
3 жыл бұрын
Part of the reason they move the foster kids so often is they don't want the child/children and the foster parent/parents to become fond/attached to each other. My husband and I did it for a year, it was emotionally draining, one can't help but get attached.
@Lauren-vd4qe
3 жыл бұрын
@@Violet316 thats completely BACKWARD of what should happen; if the foster parents get attached then they should ADOPT them.
@Violet316
3 жыл бұрын
@@Lauren-vd4qe Exactly, they need to change their thinking.
@fifisflowers
3 жыл бұрын
I Love This 💙 He Even Looks Like His New Parents x
@livmarlin4259
2 жыл бұрын
Red fox.
@debraarmstrong40
3 жыл бұрын
God love them. I hope it is everything he expects and more than he dreams! 💙💚💛🧡❤️💜
@samimissy8190
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I lived in 17 different foster homes & it's awful. God bless them!
@PC24800
3 жыл бұрын
Love has to be unconditional. Take on a stinky little thirteen year old and you have to love him just for being that. After all the tears, comfoting and tantrums that are to come, possibly the "I hate you" programme too and the banging of many doors along with the thump of oversize feet rushing up the stairs in pure rage (we've all gone through that): he will love you as deeply as all the love you've shown to him whilst you bit your lip and bought him that new pair of trainers he was howling for. Parental NO!!! rarely means never, does it? How I envy you both.
@4ur2missme
3 жыл бұрын
Unconditional love is the most amazing power in the universe, unfortunately ignorance breeds fear, hate, and indifference so much easier than acceptance.
@Fernando-gy7wd
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story !
@Celisar1
3 ай бұрын
15 foster families- why?? That’s just horrible!
@jodyw1
3 жыл бұрын
Found an update on Alex. He’s adopted. Doing fine. And very tall. :-). www.koin.com/news/human-interest/without-love-we-wither-foster-kids-bring-find-joy/
@hr-hq8ji
2 ай бұрын
Awhe this is old but I’m still glad! I hope they’re doing great
@richardbowers3647
3 жыл бұрын
Role modeling is everything!!! Schools not so much!!! Just pointing out.
@M_SC
3 жыл бұрын
They serve totally different needs and goals. Your school clearly didn’t serve you so well.
@rachaelnelson4976
3 жыл бұрын
Skews me kids will also follow the bad peers in their life
@sheilabowers3091
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder are they kidnapping and trafficking like they are and Harford County Maryland ????? Supervisor and workers are paid bonuses for removals under the guise of abuse it also pays 1054000 per child per year per adoption more if they can put the child on drugs....
@lalainebattye5526
Ай бұрын
I wish I am rich so I can adopt 4 kids
@simiasamrin8550
3 жыл бұрын
Iam 19 years old girl from Bangladesh. And i need a parents, and family like yours. I just wanna be safe,here i have suffered a lot by near & dears, And now days i feel like i cant take it anymore, Day by day iam just molested, harassing by my family members, they do physical torture with me, and i just want to live, I don’t wanna die so soon.plz if u could help me. I wanna leave my family, town,& country. Help me for god sake.
@bobmohan9815
Жыл бұрын
It's just awful how these kids get shuffled around. People need to get their schitt together, children are not disposable!
@justanotheryoutubefan8070
3 жыл бұрын
He lowkey looks like he could be biologically related to them
@imapaperdoll2218
3 жыл бұрын
Foster care was so much worse than my actual parents who sold marijuana and went to prison but..........my adoptive parents are even better than my real parents were. Sorry Mom and Dad, lol. Also those look like his birth parents almost.
@ChrisM-qo1jc
Ай бұрын
Alex looks so happy like he still can't believe it. I wish all the best to that family 😊
@Byebye42097
Жыл бұрын
Anyone gonna talk about the fact the wife is like 27 and he’s like 56
@rozchristopherson648
3 жыл бұрын
H O O R A Y !!! Blessings. 🧡🙏
@vell5052
2 ай бұрын
11 years is too long thank you Jesus they are perfect for one another! 🙏🏾
@OStam
Ай бұрын
If they would say he is 16 I would believe it as well.
@marcusanderson-yeager6740
10 ай бұрын
My first was 18 years old sitting in my Business Math class, then two more, and then that last one my last year of teaching. Not easy, but a miracle
@KB-dg2gr
Ай бұрын
Every one deserves love especially kids the bad people dont deserve it wish id have had it so glad to see he got his wish❤
@Germatti13489
Жыл бұрын
That is what is so scary. Now, they are going to have the added burden of caring for disabled children because drug-addled pregnant women had to carry their babies to term. Then the babies will have to suffer for the rest of their life. That will be a lifetime paid to someone to care for the children and hope they're not neglected or abused. We have seen so many neglect cases where children have died lately. It is awful because we need more social workers now more than ever.
@kristenkaz3080
Жыл бұрын
Now that’s being Pro Life!
@ababababaababbba
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe he should've checked his pockets
@KawsuJaiteh-w9m
Жыл бұрын
Can someone help me please can someone adopt me I am from the Gambia 😢
@faithfit7
3 жыл бұрын
Warms the heart to see stories like this.
@HARLEYMLM1966
2 жыл бұрын
I love how these reporters do a story on foster care and they do nothing to foster a kid! bad news people!
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