Lauren Akins' Emotional Journey To Motherhood | Southern Living

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  • @brookewright9722
    @brookewright9722 4 роки тому +49

    I’m literally crying , in a world of experiencing racist people , you start to have a outlook on people . These people are different god bless them .

  • @marionmillion2936
    @marionmillion2936 Рік тому

    Lauren and Rhett are the most kindest and sweetest parents in the country ❤❤❤

  • @gulianatanner2352
    @gulianatanner2352 5 років тому +280

    That story about Willa telling her mom that Ada’s hair bow was covering her eyes is heartwarming! 😭♥️♥️♥️

    • @lisathomas2151
      @lisathomas2151 5 років тому +3

      It's interesting that she was so quick to think that the little black girl harmed the baby. Very telling indeed.

    • @highlyfavoredMG
      @highlyfavoredMG 5 років тому +13

      @@lisathomas2151 I dont think it's becauze she is black.Siblings do those things sometimes without realizing they are hurting each other.I remember I sat on my sister when I was a baby...I dont think at 2 years old I wanted to harm my sister I just did it...

    • @MARiAN-gv1dj
      @MARiAN-gv1dj 4 роки тому

      @@lisathomas2151 ooh God 🙄🙄🤦‍♀️

    • @ashleymckeel4686
      @ashleymckeel4686 3 роки тому +1

      @@lisathomas2151 yes the woman who wanted to adopt her out of an orphanage and out of poverty to give her a family, love, and support is a racist or prejudiced against minority children. What a brilliant idea.

    • @destyneefloyd6804
      @destyneefloyd6804 2 роки тому

      @@lisathomas2151 I was waiting for a comment like this why does everything always has to be about race and why is it because she’s black yes because the women who wanted to adopt her and give her a loving home is a racist 😒🙄🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @leticiabromley6013
    @leticiabromley6013 4 місяці тому

    I will never stop following Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins' family journey. So appreciative that they share it with us.💖😊

  • @valeriejaycox5316
    @valeriejaycox5316 Рік тому +2

    Just love that girl so honest and real. She's a great soul. Has a sincere heart. It shows. Her smile always shines.

  • @lt2195
    @lt2195 5 років тому +303

    The reason she calls him Thomas Rhett is because that's his first and middle name.
    They are from the south and alot of southerners( including myself) call their kids by first and middle name.
    His parents most likely called him by both names.

    • @laurenrose3462
      @laurenrose3462 5 років тому +9

      Thank you for answering this! I was curious why she was but it never accused to me she does it with her children.

    • @kaylamesser5733
      @kaylamesser5733 5 років тому +3

      Sweet & Salty Yep!! I’ve got a Bristol Kate and a Mason Ryan :) originally from the south moved to Colorado a few years ago

    • @bayelys_banks89channel6
      @bayelys_banks89channel6 4 роки тому +1

      Rhett is his fathers first name.

    • @mzhale2b
      @mzhale2b 4 роки тому

      Yes, Virginia Marie

    • @bristolmae6386
      @bristolmae6386 4 роки тому +1

      Guenever Byrne omg i have the same name! haha

  • @christinaakman7791
    @christinaakman7791 5 років тому +54

    And now they are having baby girl #3 congratulations y'all

  • @missUn1verse81
    @missUn1verse81 4 роки тому +2

    Wow Lauren's mom is GORGEOUS. They look like sisters, not mother daughter 😀

  • @MsSexyDiva4Lyfe
    @MsSexyDiva4Lyfe 4 роки тому +2

    Awwww, so sweet. And it's obvious she cares just by the way Willa's hair is done. SHe put effort into learning about black hair. Kudos to Lauren. She's a star!

  • @hitta5718
    @hitta5718 6 років тому +398

    Thomas: we’re adopting from Uganda and she’s the cutest little girl that you’ve ever seen.
    Me: OMG THIS IS WHAT ITS ABOUT LIFE CHANGES

  • @rosemaria6553
    @rosemaria6553 4 роки тому +5

    I so want to adopt a girl with my future hubby. So many babies who deserve a forever home

    • @planetMulla
      @planetMulla 4 роки тому

      Come to Uganda I help you get one

  • @slim63881
    @slim63881 5 років тому +6

    What a wonderful story. My husband Craig and I adopted a little girl from Uganda six years ago. She is truly a miracle child. We had been married 13 years trying and I was never able to have a baby. Savannah is such a good-natured child. All her teachers say each year can we take her home. She has won the best class listener award 3 years in a row. She is so loving and giving. Uganda is a wonderful country to adopt from.

  • @haliedelozier7398
    @haliedelozier7398 6 років тому +192

    This is the truest definition of a good woman. Love her so much 💖

  • @cindythomas5895
    @cindythomas5895 3 роки тому +1

    Just seeing this.... I love your sweet family. You are beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Jennijenniwcitt
    @Jennijenniwcitt 4 роки тому +7

    “It’s good to have to fight for your kids” yes girl. Preach!

  • @shanlissciathompson1037
    @shanlissciathompson1037 4 роки тому +2

    The lil chocolate lady fits rite n. And I Love The Way They Love All Of Their Kids. God Bless You All. And Your Smiles Are BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍

  • @fakiola9184
    @fakiola9184 4 роки тому +5

    Lauren’s just the sweetest, Thomas chose himself a great wife & mother

  • @desiraeivy1434
    @desiraeivy1434 5 років тому +53

    I think its so neat she uses first and middle name for her family.

  • @madelync2761
    @madelync2761 4 роки тому +19

    now there’s Willa Gray, Ada James, and Lennon Love!!

  • @christineking5017
    @christineking5017 6 років тому +450

    Wait a minute! You mean the other woman in this video is Lauren's mom? She is gorgeous, and she does not look like a grandma in the least. It's not hard to see where Lauren got her beauty.

    • @meganslonesings
      @meganslonesings 5 років тому +6

      Her beauty is inside and outside😊

    • @ricarldydkhar1568
      @ricarldydkhar1568 3 роки тому +3

      I was thinking of the same..I thought she's Lauren's sister..

  • @anythingsart
    @anythingsart 4 роки тому +1

    Two beautiful little girls🥰

  • @maelynnwiggins
    @maelynnwiggins 6 років тому +71

    The Rhett family is my FAVORITE FAMILY EVER❤️

    • @lucyrae6246
      @lucyrae6246 3 роки тому

      Rhett is his middle name lol

  • @Aryan-jx3cb
    @Aryan-jx3cb 4 роки тому +6

    She looks like Rachelle Adams a lot. Beautiful 😍 ♥

  • @lilredcorvettegirl4334
    @lilredcorvettegirl4334 3 роки тому +1

    ❤️ Heart Touching ❤️

  • @playfulrainkeepingitcreepy
    @playfulrainkeepingitcreepy 5 років тому +30

    I myself was adopted at 13 days old ... such a wonderful loving 🥰 family... lucky girls 💜💜

  • @rebeccachrist2080
    @rebeccachrist2080 10 місяців тому

    You are AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @CherylBattista
    @CherylBattista Рік тому

    Beautiful person ❤

  • @savannahkurtz3098
    @savannahkurtz3098 5 років тому +10

    Thomas Rhett needs a documentary!

  • @caroc8421
    @caroc8421 4 роки тому +1

    They are a down to earth family!

  • @tjreid2517
    @tjreid2517 6 років тому +242

    Such a loving touching story..
    Willa Gray looking over her baby sister Ada James.. A bond that shall last all their lives long..
    The Rhett Family
    🙏🙏 Blessings To You All. 🙏🙏

    • @IWantToMature85
      @IWantToMature85 6 років тому +1

      Tanja Petties I’m a big fan of adoption, but getting pregnant after takes away from the adoption.

    • @annahospodka7657
      @annahospodka7657 6 років тому +3

      Tanja Petties they’re last name is actually Atkins. Rhett is Thomas’s father name. He wanted that to be his famous name because his dad was a country singer and he’s still a songwriter to this day.

    • @alisebeaugh9874
      @alisebeaugh9874 5 років тому +1

      His last name is Akins

  • @xoNilushi
    @xoNilushi 4 роки тому +2

    They are all so sweet ❤

  • @janetjones967
    @janetjones967 5 років тому +3

    She has a family people that loves her beautiful family

  • @jennas17
    @jennas17 5 років тому +10

    She's beautiful inside and out ❤

  • @juligirl219
    @juligirl219 5 років тому +2

    Real women right there! So refreshing

  • @evitaduran9164
    @evitaduran9164 4 роки тому +1

    A big hart! Oh my i love this family. So much love!

  • @KingRomGTG
    @KingRomGTG 6 років тому +28

    I can't wait to see them grow up together. Beautiful family.

  • @lindysueroutt6680
    @lindysueroutt6680 4 роки тому +2

    Lauren
    Your Daughters are Beautiful. Love the story "Eyes"...teehee! Willa and Ada are Adorable. Love them❤❤😘😘😍😍

  • @karengood3782
    @karengood3782 5 років тому +4

    Am from Uganda I live in Germany and am in love with your family so beautiful 😍

  • @mallorymitchell247
    @mallorymitchell247 5 років тому +10

    Lauren: "Pain with a purpose!!"

  • @jessicawright605
    @jessicawright605 5 років тому +3

    I love their names so much

  • @hicksa1
    @hicksa1 5 років тому +4

    The Daughter and Mother are soooo Gorgeous! Inside and outside!

  • @averycoleman5127
    @averycoleman5127 4 роки тому +2

    Whoever disliked this video has some issues. This family is the sweetest!

  • @rhondapaul2797
    @rhondapaul2797 5 років тому +18

    I love their names!!!

  • @wesleytheauggie9182
    @wesleytheauggie9182 5 років тому +14

    Their family is so cute I cant😍💓

  • @BabyTXGrl
    @BabyTXGrl 4 роки тому +2

    i'm so glad she shared this!!!

  • @Laura-ou5cy
    @Laura-ou5cy 5 років тому +7

    Adopting is such a 🌺💕 beautiful thing love love and more love 💕 .

  • @AlohaKarlee
    @AlohaKarlee 5 років тому +5

    Love the Akins family! Such a beautiful family. ❤️

  • @carlyfaiith
    @carlyfaiith 6 років тому +18

    I love her so much. She’s seriously my favoriteeeeee

  • @chriseybrown5790
    @chriseybrown5790 5 років тому +7

    Awwww 😍 ❤️💓 💓💗🤗 may God bless you and your family ❤️

  • @nazarite8326
    @nazarite8326 5 років тому +4

    "Pain with a purpose!" All worth it in the end!

  • @chelseylin6724
    @chelseylin6724 5 років тому +2

    I love love love her! And the whole family!!! 😍😍

  • @jnita82
    @jnita82 5 років тому +1

    Heart of gold to adopt an orphaned child

  • @lenabinkley4365
    @lenabinkley4365 5 років тому +5

    God Bless you! Thank you! I'm so proud of y'all!! Y'all are very special people!! I'm a very big "FAN OF"ThomasRhett and I have been since day one! You are my favorite Male country singer and every since you became a father, YOUR Music has gotten a lot better!! You Rock Man!! Thanks for your awesome Music ☆♡ Have a great day to the Rhett family!☆♡ God Bless! Peace ~n~Love☆♡ OX Lena Binkley

  • @ashleyleach9850
    @ashleyleach9850 5 років тому +5

    Beautiful testimony!🙌💖

  • @erichuisraad5149
    @erichuisraad5149 4 роки тому +1

    god blessing you

  • @sharigill3130
    @sharigill3130 5 років тому +32

    Those two close already so young are going to be getting in trouble together when they become teens! 😂♥️

  • @callmehlizzy2347
    @callmehlizzy2347 5 років тому +1

    The cutest family

  • @aprimarieu8729
    @aprimarieu8729 4 роки тому

    I just 💕 this beautiful family.

  • @cmcsms6256
    @cmcsms6256 5 років тому +1

    Awesome woman of God

  • @alycegurl3283
    @alycegurl3283 5 років тому +2

    Such a loving mother!!!

  • @lilyankay2116
    @lilyankay2116 4 роки тому +2

    They are adorable 😍 Phew 😅 it’s gonna be tough when they grow up and you have to explain why one is being treated a certain way in society 🙈 hope things change in the future

  • @janetnajjemba7000
    @janetnajjemba7000 5 років тому +2

    Bambi from ug love u guys beautiful people may the Lord bless you

  • @raincoleman6305
    @raincoleman6305 5 років тому +3

    Love this family

  • @catherinelighton9697
    @catherinelighton9697 5 років тому +1

    They both look adorable

  • @isabellaruiz6885
    @isabellaruiz6885 6 років тому +27

    They’re both adorable!

  • @enerosisor
    @enerosisor 5 років тому +2

    Such a lovely baby

  • @tamlee2738
    @tamlee2738 5 років тому +1

    LOVE her and LOVE her husband. Their relationship is #Goals!!!

  • @meganslonesings
    @meganslonesings 5 років тому +2

    This is LOVE.💟

  • @lluisajheneferlennon4523
    @lluisajheneferlennon4523 5 років тому +1

    I was adopted from Brazil!!💚

  • @stacylevada3210
    @stacylevada3210 6 років тому +23

    Thank you..your family is a joy

  • @abbieperritt58
    @abbieperritt58 6 років тому +17

    What an amazing family 😭❤️ true goals

  • @nadiagraveran3289
    @nadiagraveran3289 6 років тому +9

    She is so inspiring!!!!!

  • @gel4530
    @gel4530 6 років тому +6

    What a lovely family ❤️

  • @jojosnickers8280
    @jojosnickers8280 6 років тому +4

    I love this so much

  • @queenj577
    @queenj577 6 років тому +5

    This is so precious.

  • @kathyford8259
    @kathyford8259 6 років тому +6

    So happy for them!

  • @marygrigorian_
    @marygrigorian_ 6 років тому +6

    Love their beautiful family ♥️♥️♥️

  • @jamiebluemel3186
    @jamiebluemel3186 6 років тому +4

    Such a sweet family

  • @DeidraDianeWallace
    @DeidraDianeWallace 6 років тому +2

    So cute!

  • @vnchezor
    @vnchezor 5 років тому +75

    Where did they get the name Ada? That is a Nigerian igbo name for a first day. It means first Daughter of the family. Beautiful name💖💖💖💖💖 love your beautiful family

    • @helliott2033
      @helliott2033 5 років тому

      I wonder if her birth mom gave her that name?

    • @kyleee8
      @kyleee8 5 років тому +5

      Helliott * Ada is their biological child

    • @iPvpTiger
      @iPvpTiger 5 років тому +1

      Vera Nchezor her grandma’s name was Ada

  • @ellenms7703
    @ellenms7703 6 років тому +5

    💐🌸🌼🌻🌷🌹🌺. Touching story 👍

  • @tn2134
    @tn2134 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @jackiewinters5792
    @jackiewinters5792 6 років тому +48

    Wow!! What a wonderful story!! Much love to them. 😄 💕 💞 💜

  • @darlenecanterbury986
    @darlenecanterbury986 6 років тому +24

    U r an amazing beautiful soul inside and out u radiate beauty and love ! I could watch u all day !!!! You are truly a real life angel on earth ! Thank you for sharing !!!! I wish you and your family all the love health and happiness!!!! Bless you and your beautiful heart and family forever and always !!!!!! xoxoxo

  • @isaacnoe12lh
    @isaacnoe12lh 6 років тому +4

    What a beautiful family

  • @katelynleach41
    @katelynleach41 5 років тому +2

    So cute omg ❤️❤️ love this fam

  • @wannad8290
    @wannad8290 5 років тому +5

    Truly inspired 🙏🏿✨ May God continue to bless your family.

  • @laureng.2322
    @laureng.2322 6 років тому +2

    Wonderful Story

  • @carrolwhyte1357
    @carrolwhyte1357 5 років тому +3

    I love this story. Such a sweet couple. Blended family is so cute

  • @fatimah1
    @fatimah1 5 років тому +5

    That was beautiful! Im hoping to go down the same journey too.

  • @emmateti4460
    @emmateti4460 5 років тому +1

    So beautiful

  • @everythingautism
    @everythingautism 5 років тому +4

    New suby here. Am originally from Uganda raised in UK but uganda is the most beautiful country. God bless you both

  • @dorothylewis4185
    @dorothylewis4185 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful Family

  • @siaabiebunduka2975
    @siaabiebunduka2975 5 років тому +5

    You have earn yourself another subscriber your heart is made of GOLD keep it up.

  • @alawhibuyondo6026
    @alawhibuyondo6026 5 років тому +2

    Be blessed guys, you're so nice!

  • @godschild5647
    @godschild5647 5 років тому +2

    I love your testimony u guys are awesome parents and the way u interact with both daughters is amazing 💗

  • @immaculateheart8273
    @immaculateheart8273 5 років тому +1

    wow,thanks dear for that great love and kind heart.may God bless you.i am from uganda too

  • @kathyford8259
    @kathyford8259 5 років тому +2

    I love how she calls all her loved ones by first and middle names ❤️

  • @kerryanne28
    @kerryanne28 6 років тому +2

    This is so amazing and touching ❤️❤️❤️

  • @kenelledge3492
    @kenelledge3492 5 років тому +1

    As soon as I saw this video I cried and lagged at how great of parent y'all are all I want to say is thank you😅
    If you do not know me I was the one who you talked to at your last concert during VIP section.