Thank you as a black African who lived in SE Asia (Cambodia and Thailand) you have given that child a chance to a much better live - believe me.
@CatLoverPA88
5 жыл бұрын
ShiningStar77 I hope you are doing well. God Bless You!❤️🙏🏼
@nafuregal1288
5 жыл бұрын
Wow especially a girl, I would imagine. The gripping and staring.... she was able to go back to Erikson's first stage of developmental tasks: Trust vs Mistrust. Makes so much sense, and thank goodness! Lovely family!
@aura7007
5 жыл бұрын
This brought tears of joy and so many different emotions to my eyes and heart ♥️💕💙💜 those children are a couple of the most blessed children, to have the both of you who love them both so much! I can feel that true genuine parental love from the both of you, my prayers go out to both of you and your family! 🙏🙏🙏 As to my prayers go out to all the other children in that orphanage who need loving homes , and the kind of love that you two have to offer. I pray thatevery child in that orphanage, get to experience that kind of love. The two of you are heavens angels sent Earth 🙏❤️💙✨💫🌎🌠☄️🌟
@DP-jy2ge
6 жыл бұрын
It's so rare to see an adoptive parent acknowledge the shock and loss these kids must go through when adopted. That very important point is played down or not mentioned at all, in 99% of these videos. Good for you.
@anneosullivan5160
4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@Akira-ec8ri
6 жыл бұрын
"She has me forever she's never going to lose me, I'm her mom" ahh that's great.
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! 😊😊
@Akira-ec8ri
6 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for sharing it was beautiful ^^
@aimiabdul7624
6 жыл бұрын
I hope when she's older she watch this and know how much her mom love her :)
@alexiahill
6 жыл бұрын
Your babies are adorable but your son is something else such a personality
@pooperscooper9176
5 жыл бұрын
Alexia Hill he really is a gorgeous boy
@michellewong3980
7 жыл бұрын
The part where Malea had to let go of you and go back to her foster home made me cry. It shows that you were the most important person to her in the moment and will always be.❤️
@barbibutton9619
6 жыл бұрын
Michelle Wong yes!!
@karenlewkowitz5858
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, that was so difficult to see Malea’s pain when she went back in the car without her Mom. Why is it done that way? She was just building trust and opening up...
@wendelinerobert6242
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Michelle, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?
@Gogetemscoobie
6 ай бұрын
I hope the foster parents were good to her and her upset was not about having to go back with them
@gabrielas3793
6 жыл бұрын
I was in Thailand for a month working with an orphanage and my life was forever changed. I was told that the adoption process is really difficult for kids in Thailand, I admire your family and you and your husband's persistence and patience in your journey!
@taylordowning2533
7 жыл бұрын
I watched the whole video and I am completely touched. The empathy and love you have for Malea is a true annointing that only GOD could have given you. May GOD bless you and your family. Beautiful story
@Samantha.Jolene
7 жыл бұрын
I'm an emotional wreck after watching this. Jays reaction is so sweet. You & Mark are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you!!!
@mochaIluv
6 жыл бұрын
A gorgeous baby and a gorgeous family. NO COLOR LINES. GOD BLESS
@MuseCatherine
7 жыл бұрын
"She was just staring in my eyes" omg so emotional watching this!
@pooperscooper9176
5 жыл бұрын
Catherine Louise and me beautiful
@kimbasciano_
7 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. I loved hearing the story of when you guys first met Malea. When Jay and Malea are older they can look back and watch these videos and see how much they were loved from day one. much love to you guys always xoxo
@jazharabailey618
6 жыл бұрын
Kim Bascian
@joanneallam1736
6 жыл бұрын
There are so many american children who needs homes. Adopting abroad is fashionable as ie an jo lin jollies.
@janinebell763
6 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree with you, she is so beautiful.
@ssuz3832
6 жыл бұрын
As an adopted child who’s a grown woman I know that I was one of the luckiest little girls in the world. There should be more people just like you. God Bless
@nicawaters-fleming4172
7 жыл бұрын
You have incredible empathy for what your children are experiencing. Thank you for sharing journey of your beautiful family.
@notebookluvr
6 жыл бұрын
Nica Waters-Fleming Amen!!!! 💝💝💝
@KatTheTruth
7 жыл бұрын
This video had me in tears. What a beautiful story and family. I just love that you found your sweet daughter halfway around the world!
@faebalina7786
7 жыл бұрын
That moment her and Jay (J?) Met was adorable.That little wave she gave was so unexpected.What precious children.May God bless them
@tessmartin0018
6 жыл бұрын
she loves you so much its so sad that it took 2 years.. 2 years for her to have all the love you guys have to give... its so sad that she had to wait so long
@jb3344
6 жыл бұрын
ok its kind crazy how both your kids, especially the girl, look like you guys other than the skin tone! she actually has your features
@jasminlaurafahrenbruch5807
7 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. The moment when Jay met his little sister made me cry. You can see how she opens up a little giving him some of her trust. Your kids are a wonderful gift and you are a gift to them
@lea3056
6 жыл бұрын
Poor little girl, I feel so bad that she has felt so little love in her life that she immediately knew where she belongs after only 2 hours, my heart broke so bad!!
@yousraaourfat9414
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, it is such a heart touching story. I cried my eyeballs out, I am normally not that kind of person that leaves comment i am more the quite subscriber, but your story touched me! I am from Germany (born and living in Germany) but I have roots in Morocco and in my opinion you guys are such good persons. In this world are too much poor kids which need much more love and joy in their eyes. No child should go through poverty and sadness. It maked me very sad seeing all the poverty on thid world, where so many people are playing with their money. Every child needs a home full of happiness and love. You are making the world better! Thank you for inspiring me❤️
@NamasteCC
7 жыл бұрын
I watching this on thanksgiving 2017 and I couldn’t be more thankful for you sharing this. I cried. I smiled. I laughed. I found peace here. God bless your beautifully perfect family. I love you all!
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
awww thank you!
@pegasusgirl4556
6 жыл бұрын
NamasteCC watching this just after Christmas and all the same things for me
@ilovenoodles7483
6 жыл бұрын
Laura Tatum Beautiful story! Do you mind sharing what part- (city/territory) of Thailand?
@missdaisy5736
6 жыл бұрын
You were her Mama from the start. She understood that in her heart. And so cried when taken away. How precious and the best day ever🤙
@sarahmorley1031
7 жыл бұрын
Your daughter is so precious and beautiful. Both of your children are! And they are so lucky to have you and Mark as their parents. You seem like the most perfect family. Thank you so much for sharing!!! My husband and I are starting the adoption process but cannot decide where to adopt from. This was so helpful to me, I honestly can’t thank you enough. Excuse me while I go and binge watch and your videos/vlogs ha ha. Congratulations on having two of the most sweetheart children I’ve ever seen. They really complete your family, the missing puzzle pieces xx
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
aww thank you!
@yannickbouret3993
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, it brings back so much memories (feelings) of my first encounter with my daughter (26 yrs ago, in China). Got to the orphanage house at night. Couldn't sleep! My daughter was is the same building as I... How could I sleep? So much more emotions and incredible moments followed. Laura, I truly get the intensity of emotions and love you felt. I don't know about giving birth but my high was so powerful that I couldn't believe anytyhing could be stronger. I don't wan't to compare here! It's my way of expressing how strong my feelings were.
@mariemakeup101
7 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait for the day I get to adopt. I've always wanted to. I'm only 18, but I'll get there. I love following you and your family. Such a beautiful family. ❤️
@janicehearts7697
6 жыл бұрын
mariemakeup101 same girl all i want to do is give a better life to a child 💖💖
@twiigster8848
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to adopt too, I’m only 14 but I know I will adopt.
@yannickbouret3993
5 жыл бұрын
Janice Heart, Aurinonbinary, and so much others. You are young. You might want, one day, to feel the power of giving life, to feel life in your body. feel your fresh on your chest at birth. I dreamed so much about it. Adoptions fullfield my need to be a mother but be aware.... it is not always easy. You must be prepared to 'Trouble of attatchment' with can be hell, depending of the degree of severity. And remember, 1 out of 4 children are affected. Dont' adopt from pity for them. Adopt for the good reasons. Wanting to be parents. Adoption is a russian roulettes. Just so you know.
@erinweadock8717
5 жыл бұрын
I am so scared and excited for the day I get to open my home and heart to children who need it.
@FoxyStealth
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I hope you DO!!!!
@SuzyQueu555
7 жыл бұрын
The way you explain your feelings in the uber on the way to get her- that's the feeling you get when you are in the car on the way to give birth. No difference at all. 💗🌞
@SuzyQueu555
7 жыл бұрын
Well. Minus the contractions 😋
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
+SuzyQueu555 that is so interesting! There are so many great ways to build a family! Thanks for sharing!
@nneste8839
5 жыл бұрын
This proves to show that family is all over the world. Blood and location doesn’t matter - the bond you have with that person does. Clearly, you finally found your daughter. 💕
@pilucapiluca9735
7 жыл бұрын
You talk in a very nice way, i got hooked with your story since the beginning of the video, and i didn't get bored at all.. you tell it really really well.. and the clips of that day are awesome! thanks very much!!
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
aw thank you!!!
@jct4294
6 жыл бұрын
The way she talks is so soothing ❤️
@creatingitonedayatatime
5 жыл бұрын
Clicked on video from another and was going to click away but just started talking so lovingly and real. Thank you.
@kimbasciano_
7 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing so much with us Laura. Your children are absolutely beautiful and I love watching them grow up! God bless you all! xoxo
@amysimeo7464
6 жыл бұрын
Kim Basciano I agree such a sweet story
@glamour101girl8
6 жыл бұрын
Watching her cry out for you in the end made me loose it . I’m so happy she has a wonderful family for the rest of her life
@NamasteCC
7 жыл бұрын
I’m getting lots of Khloe Kardashian vibes from you mommy GORGEOUS
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
hahahaha aww thanks!
@JD-xn6py
6 жыл бұрын
me too just commented that
@supergirlnumber1fan263
6 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@zea3240
6 жыл бұрын
OMG IKR
@lovebeingtash
6 жыл бұрын
I thought it was just me
@jebsmith323
7 жыл бұрын
When we adopted our daughter in China, they walked her into the hotel lobby, shoved her into my arms, and said "Here is your mama" in English. Then they left. She was 3. We spoke no Chinese. We fed her. She ate non-stop for 3 days. She fell asleep eating.
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
wow... that's crazy
@jebsmith323
7 жыл бұрын
I should have said that was 22 years ago to temper it. We were one of the first 10 families let into China to adopt. It was basically a money transaction at that point. They've become much more streamlined and professional since then. I went back in 2006 for another daughter, and the experience was similar to yours without returning to foster care. It was still here's your child, an hour of together time, then sign the papers and thank you for coming.
@jebsmith323
7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I could have given either of them back. We were actually told the first time not to leave the room for a week. The next week we were in Guangzhou next to the embassy, so they felt it was safer to take her out in public.
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
wow hopefully the system has improved since then!
@christinelambert3740
5 жыл бұрын
What was wrong with a child here in America??? Not good enough?? Went to china to feel special?? Shame on you
@WorldwideAccessEnt
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. What truly beautiful heartfelt memories you now have with the beautiful little girl. She's such a gift, as you are to her. You guys are so amazing, it truly shows in your vlogs.
@juliannes9390
6 жыл бұрын
She looks like baby Moana omg
@bew1972
6 жыл бұрын
You are a beautiful family with a beautiful story...and you tell it so poingnantly. Your children are so blessed to have you in their lives.
@wendelinerobert6242
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Bridgette, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?
@anna-px2rw
6 жыл бұрын
I was not crying at all. Dry eyes. Until I saw your son jumping up and down saying her name over and over again.
@preciouskalaba2062
6 жыл бұрын
Bless your soul that’s all I’m gonna say. I love how Jay was excited to meet her calling her name and jumping and how her little face lighted up when she saw him. She new she was safe with you guys that’s why she was sad to leave. And they both wore white and blue .
@nicholefrank6770
6 жыл бұрын
Laura I don't know how I can't across your channel but I am so grateful that I did. I'm not an adoptive parent. I have 2 girls that recently graduated and I'm an empty nester now. I am so happy God created your little family so perfectly. You have the sweetest disposition. Your an amazing mother. Thank you for sharing
@wendelinerobert6242
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Nichole, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?
@hellosunshine305
6 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful representation of what adoption is like. I can't imagine having to wait to meet your child, or knowing that other people are keeping her. Your children are BEAUTIFUL. God bless your family.
@TheDryadsBubble
6 жыл бұрын
What an incredible, empathetic mother you are. God bless you and your family ❤️
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
aww thank you!!
@nicholesharp8650
6 жыл бұрын
Wow!! You are an amazing woman! That baby girl felt your love and somehow deep inside knew you were her mother. She could feel it in 2 hours! She is adorable! I can't wait to see more videos. Thank God for people like you and your husband. It is so great to know she will have a great life because of your open arms and huge hearts! Your son is absoluty precious as well!
@wendelinerobert6242
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Nichole, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?
@jaclynelise2966
7 жыл бұрын
Awww. Sweet Jay could make anyone's worst day better with his sweet smile and big heart.
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
+Pizza is forever it is so true! He is just the best
@NamaiWalterHeins-re4nu
5 жыл бұрын
Hey lovely family. I'm adopted myself from Thailand and seeing this is really emotional for me. I think it helps a lot having made these video's because the kids can see how things went and how you felt as parents. And how much love there was. Because as adoptee you sometimes feel lonely and unloved even if you are surrounded with lots of support from familie and friends. You just don't allways feel it because you doubt about why your own bio parents couldn't or wouldn't take care of you. Doubts about how you bio familie would have been etc. etc. So I hope they will appreciate the effort you took to make these video's eventhough you were nervous. And it also helps me a lot with processing my own emotional 'stuckness' 🤗 Thanks
@clowie299
7 жыл бұрын
I love your heart so much. And hope I will love my adopted children as much as you do. I am 22years old and hope to adopt in the future
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
+berryboy you should adopt one day! It is hard but worth, as is everything else in parenting
@Susanayo13
7 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us, the part when you had to say goodbye to her made me emotional 😩💔 I am so glad your paths crossed, she is such a sweet little girl and she is going to have such an amazing life thanks to you guys 💜 Again thanks for sharing your story, much love to all of you from Spain
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
+Susanayo13 thanks for watching! It was a harder video to make
@marileenowen1050
5 жыл бұрын
I am adopted and its amazing seing that color does not matter to the both of you. THANK YOU for giving them a loving, caring home
@twiigster8848
5 жыл бұрын
My name is Aurin, I’m 14 years old and every since I could remember myself I wanted to adopt. Watching these videos is great for me to know what is going to happen when I’m older. Thank you
@nadaylight
3 жыл бұрын
woah, you’re 16 now, as am i:D the internet is pretty cool
@kayleekimmel1614
6 жыл бұрын
You are such beautiful loving people. It's crazy how much just giving a child affection and love for those 2 hours can make them trust so strong and feel so safe. I pray for your family and hope my husband and I can be as wonderful every day with our little girls
@sarahsebastian4115
6 жыл бұрын
My thought at the end was "ugh its over??" I didn't want the story to end there lol. I loved this.
@NamasteCC
7 жыл бұрын
Jay made me subscribe! Soooooooo cute omg
@lindadivon8500
6 жыл бұрын
I'm in tears looking at this.. I'm so happy that this beautiful baby girl has you & your husband for her parents may god bless and keep all of you in his hands! 😚💋❤❤
@carmelicedcoffee2235
6 жыл бұрын
NamasteCC me tooo
@gretabrower9367
6 жыл бұрын
They aren’t your child if you didn’t adopt her
@oliviaallen3791
6 жыл бұрын
NamasteCC same he is so cute
@annaelsenpeter4327
6 жыл бұрын
Greta Brower shut up. I am adopted and I am 100% my parents child. And being adoyis even more special then not being adopted
@omaria_8537
6 жыл бұрын
Cried. I cried. I’ve never been so emotional about an adoption😩😢😀 This was so beautiful!! I love you Laura!!
@RogueShadowAngel
6 жыл бұрын
awww the baby death grip.... she already picked you and was like "MOMMMYYYY" poor thing.
@lorimurphy1295
6 жыл бұрын
The fact you recognized her at that moment is God! She was supposed to be yours!😍
@eme3516
6 жыл бұрын
You are such a beautiful woman. Your capability to have that empathetic feelings towards your daughter is special. I can tell by the way you talk you're passionate towards children and that's such a rare, special ability. You're so strong and smart. This is the first video of yours I've watched but I can tell you are a chosen woman to mother your children. I really enjoyed watching. I too wish to adopt one day. I have a long tough road ahead of me but I know its possible.
@adenikeoke6763
6 жыл бұрын
I can't say how many times I watched this video. I have cried laughed sighed awwed. It gets me everytime and brings me so much joy. God is truly amazing. The creation of your family Laura, Mark, Jeremiah, Jay and Malea is just born of God's sheer grace and love. I love your family.... ❤
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
Awwww you’re so sweet!!! I’m glad you enjoy!
@alexgilbert
5 жыл бұрын
I was adopted from Russia and came to New Zealand in 1994 when I was two years old. I now help adopted people worldwide with my own project called I’m Adopted. My own videos are all about adoption and helping others who are adopted around the world, not to forget the video of me meeting my birth parents for the first time. Thank you for your video! Thank you! 🙏
@gia9551
6 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting to me, I’ve never watched such an in depth story for adoption and what a ride this sent me on. She is just so gorgeous, you two are such amazing people for giving her such a great chance at an amazing life with you. Hearing everything about how she bonded with you and being able to see it happening was just, wow. I just am in awe of how amazing this is. You are such an attentive mom, poor little girl looks so scared sometimes 😭
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
aww thank you!
@makayladuongsaravia285
4 жыл бұрын
Was curious what happened to all the other videos on the family? Was looking for updates! I really enjoyed the vlogs
@wendelinerobert6242
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Makayla, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?
@CatLoverPA88
5 жыл бұрын
God could not have blessed that little girl with better parents. You did a wonderful job explaining everything but I’m new to the channel and I would love to hear and see more. You have a beautiful Family! May God continue to richly bless you. Your Family will always be in my prayers. Hugs and Love.✨💛✨
@wendelinerobert6242
3 жыл бұрын
Hello ShyAnn, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?
@meredithscamardo6793
6 жыл бұрын
Such a cute family. When I first saw her face, I was in awe. She's so cute.
@jessica16Lpurple
3 жыл бұрын
I love love love that you acknowledge her experiencing loss. She was small but she lost all that she ever knew and just the fact that you knew that and wanted to protect her and thought about how she was feeling every step of the way was so beautiful!
@TheChoiceofMotherhood
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I've been documenting my journey since 2013 and I'm finally about to start the final steps to bringing my daughter home! I can only imagine how nervous I'm going to be when I finally get to meet her.
@SammyJoeDisabledMother
5 жыл бұрын
This is such a sweet film. It is always great to see parents showing their kids!! Good job for taking the courage to take on TWO kiddos! ❤
@mommyandsophie
6 жыл бұрын
"she had me forever" and thats when i lost it
@GoodMusicManiac999
6 жыл бұрын
I cried all over the video, your words couldn't have been more fitting. That's just a glimpse of a great mother and I'm so happy for you and Maria ❤
@carysbulmer1551
6 жыл бұрын
Oh boy this made me cry! How blessed you all are.
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
awww thank you!!!
@carlystr8upg
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for giving this precious baby a good life! I’m crying my eyes out
@os01441
7 жыл бұрын
your kids are ADORABLE, oud to your amazing parenting
@notebookluvr
6 жыл бұрын
So this is the second video i watched of yours and i can not stop crying!!! It is so unfamiliar to see people who actually love children and care so much about their needs. Do you have any idea how amazing you are?! I really wish i had been adopted by people like you when i was a child. Neither of my parents cared much about me. My mother to this day has probably never put in as much thought about my emotional state or my needs as you did in this video for a child that is not even biologically yours. I am pretty sure i am older than you and your husband. But this is something that still bothers me today, knowing what i missed by not having parents who care. I imagine how different my life would be, choices i would have made, if i had parents who showed me love like this. These kids are so beyond blessed. God bless your family! 💝💝💝
@KhoisanTalks
6 жыл бұрын
I'm watching thus doing my makeup, let me tell you...not a good idea 😭😭😭😭😭
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
haha!!!
@cuesitiondedibujotec
6 жыл бұрын
Wow. You have such a way of telling the story that is just so kind and loving towards her, I can tell you've tried to be so understanding of what this means for her more than what it meant for you. I think that is amazing, true motherhood. You are a great example to follow.
@JuliaJordanT
6 жыл бұрын
Your son is so cute 😍 and your daughter is so pretty I just love your kids ❤️❤️❤️ May god bless you thank you for sharing this with us 😘
@paulaemler9005
Жыл бұрын
Your son is ADORABLE!
@emmajane9403
6 жыл бұрын
You are so beautiful inside and out. I've just subbed 💖
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
awww thank you!!!
@emmajane9403
6 жыл бұрын
Laura Tatum Awww you replied 😊 thank you. I've just binged on your videos and you and your husband are such an inspiration. The world needs more people like you in it, and watching your vlogs is making me want to doing something special for someone. I am not in a position to adopt but tomorrow I am going to make it my mission to become a better person. So thank you for that 💖💖 I will look forward to watching your family grow xx love from England
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
for sure!!! we try to reply to everyone!!!
@cavafatima
6 жыл бұрын
Laura Tatum I agree, you have a lovely spirit.
@cavafatima
6 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful person, the world needs several of her....
@ChrissieeJaaii
6 жыл бұрын
This is a very beautiful story! ❤️ cried a few times. When I get older this is one of my dreams. I’ve always wanted to adopt a child! This is amazing ❤️❤️
@PalisBee
7 жыл бұрын
"Long term she has me forever" 😭😊
@colorlava8796
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Thailand. Thank you for giving this little angel another chance.
@rachelsvocal
6 жыл бұрын
this is one of the most stunningly beautiful videos i've ever watched, you are a special soul x
@anneosullivan5160
4 жыл бұрын
I think this is special too
@MariaFernandes-jd1bm
6 жыл бұрын
Oh my God Laura, I'm seriously crying with your story! I hope you have a very joyful and amazing life❤️ Kisses from Portugal 🇵🇹😘
@glitchynikki
6 жыл бұрын
Oh my god I was crying at the part when the baby was reaching out for her mama in the car :')
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
I know!! so sad and sweet!!
@Quantum36911
3 жыл бұрын
It was heartwrenching that Malia had to go back to the foster home, after becoming immediately attached to her new mom. So happy everything worked out and she will never have to go through that again, all wounds will be healed with the love of this wonderful family!
@laurenla9315
6 жыл бұрын
she looks like khloe kardashian
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
haha you're sweet
@laurenla9315
6 жыл бұрын
especially when you have your hair up like that, the resemblance is insane, but you're welcome !! (:
@jademcdowall6774
6 жыл бұрын
She’s beautiful
@donnalayne4142
5 жыл бұрын
She so does
@izzyisabaka
6 жыл бұрын
My mom would totally relate to you. When she first held me, I gave her the death stare like the spunky, stubborn person I am, but she just kept up with my challenge, and I applaud her for that. I hope one day I become someone as inspirational as you and my mom, as I would like to also adopt in the future.
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
Awww thanks amazing!!
@bayvillagebug
7 жыл бұрын
You are such a wonderful storyteller. And I love your family😊
@courtneyraiyn-eshaiyn7815
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't think I was going to be watching all 21 minutes of this, but it flew by! You're an amazing woman & mother! You have truly been blessed with a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us! Your story is an unforgettable one.
@tommychau100
7 жыл бұрын
God has definitely send an angel for your family. God bless ...
@debralawrence3582
4 жыл бұрын
You had so much care for how your daughter felt, so many parents seem more caught up with themselves
@Sabrinasee02
7 жыл бұрын
Is she mixed baby, or full thai? She is so pretty
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
Mixed!!
@jasmyneiemnak8119
6 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing, cause I'm mixed as well although I'm white and thai
@babetan4748
4 жыл бұрын
Forengner mixed
@MegaLollypop1990
6 жыл бұрын
soo..i just found your video and i cried soo much! i did not expect that. i grew up in an orphanage in romania cause my parents build it and we just moved here and grew up with the other kids and you are what i wish my little brothers and sisters will find as a parent! you are so wonderful ! i wish you so much joy and love and patience and blessings!! you are amazing and strong!
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
wow thank you for sharing!! so cool!!
@wharrington8587
6 жыл бұрын
Omg your son is so cute at the beginning. Love this video so awesome.
@LauraTatum
6 жыл бұрын
haha thank you!
@Ninitschga
6 жыл бұрын
There is a reason she was staring at you for so long... It’s the same reason we have visible eye lenses and a white area around our eyes - unlike apes. We as humans evolved in a way where it was absolutely necessary for our survival to be able to tell what the other person is up to, where he or she is looking, what the other person is planning. It’s a human instinct to follow another person’s eyes to figure out what they want. So happy for you and your family! What a great story!
@bethanys8841
6 жыл бұрын
I give respect to people who adopt
@ceeceedior21
6 жыл бұрын
I’m only 21 and this has me emotional. I can’t wait to adopt my baby! I want to adopt first then have natural kids! Thank you for loving these babies so much
@itsbrooke291
4 жыл бұрын
No more posting .?!?!.
@loubock3238
5 жыл бұрын
Maleia and Jay are so BLESSED beyond words to have loving and caring parents and family! Wow, they are blessed! :)
@hiliaryclarke9657
7 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful adoption story
@wendelinerobert6242
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Hillary, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?
@venomlily1651
5 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story . I love how helpful J was to his new sibling and you're right, kids are the best icebreaker in those touchy moments .
@ElzaRydell
7 жыл бұрын
I remember that video! Look how far you guys have come! ❤️
@LauraTatum
7 жыл бұрын
+Elza Rydell I know! It’s amazing what can happen in 6 months
@Internet-Soup
6 жыл бұрын
I usually never subscribe after watching 1 video but this story, even halfway through, I just absolutely had to! You're such an amazing mother, I'm so happy for all of you :)
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