Finding a Home at Age 15 (Brittle Bone Disease)

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2017
  • Mike, who lives with a rare disorder that leaves him unable to walk, grew up in a care home believing he would never find a family home.
    Ann, his former teacher, realized Mike's potential and taught him to be more confident. Mike used this newfound confidence to ask Ann “Will you be my Mom?” Today the two are excited to spend their first full year as a family.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 251

  • @LaMisplacer
    @LaMisplacer 2 роки тому +142

    It breaks my heart reading the comments that he died so young and then hear him here speaking so much about the future; moving out, having kids and being an actor. He finally got a forever home, I wish he would've had more time.

    • @Mauro-ot2ux
      @Mauro-ot2ux 2 роки тому +3

      That’s possibly the cutest and least painful way to describe a grave ❤️ best wishes to his fam

    • @user-nq8sw4ni5x
      @user-nq8sw4ni5x 3 місяці тому

      HE DIED?!?!?! NOOOOO

  • @Felyx90
    @Felyx90 2 роки тому +281

    Absolutely heartbroken and angry to find out he passed away, i kept on coming back to this video from time to time just because of how amazing Michael´s amazing vibes were. Im so sorry for him and for his family.

    • @johnstokes5531
      @johnstokes5531 2 роки тому +27

      Thank you very much from Michaels dad. 🙏🙏

    • @Felyx90
      @Felyx90 2 роки тому +12

      @@johnstokes5531 Blessings to you and your wife

    • @annieblackmun8023
      @annieblackmun8023 Рік тому +6

      Very sad and heartbroken to hear that. Grateful he got a home. He seemed to be so appreciative. He was so kind! Also teasing his Mom Ann. Wow! Wish I knew more about his life and could have heard from him, himself more on it.

    • @steam_jane5580
      @steam_jane5580 Рік тому

      10 moths late, but same. I agree.

    • @lw79
      @lw79 Рік тому

      He did?

  • @marshmallow7640
    @marshmallow7640 2 роки тому +766

    PSA: Mike passed away in 2018 after an unfortunate accident, he was a beautiful soul and will be deeply missed.

    • @chaers2390
      @chaers2390 2 роки тому +35

      what happened??:((

    • @nickyphoenix2470
      @nickyphoenix2470 2 роки тому +61

      Oh that’s so sad that he finally found a family and didn’t live very long after to experience love for very long.

    • @lestatmacway892
      @lestatmacway892 2 роки тому +28

      What sort of accident?

    • @marshmallow7640
      @marshmallow7640 2 роки тому +124

      @@lestatmacway892 I believe his chair tipped over and due to his condition it was fatal

    • @lestatmacway892
      @lestatmacway892 2 роки тому +119

      @@marshmallow7640 jeez, what a horrible way to go

  • @mariadigiorgio7440
    @mariadigiorgio7440 2 роки тому +53

    I just scrolled down and saw that this precious angel passed away, tragically. I am heartbroken and cannot imagine how Ann and Barry feel!!! This boy was truly a precious gift to this world, and his bright light and impact will live forever in the hearts and minds of all who got to know him and his story!!!! Rest in peace, sweetheart!!!!

  • @007hybridtheory
    @007hybridtheory 2 роки тому +171

    This is one of my favourite SBSK videos. Mike was so pure and strong and in this video you can feel his pain of not having a home and then the joy of getting adopted and having his own family. When the comments were on I remember reading one day that he had passed away😢. Rest in peace beautiful Mike.💜💜💜

    • @innox0638
      @innox0638 2 роки тому +1

      its just a burning memory

  • @ptrdshijfffjvddf
    @ptrdshijfffjvddf 2 роки тому +121

    We are finally able to leave comments for your incredible friends! Mike, you are an absolute rockstar. I loved getting to know you through your video!

    • @snics0619
      @snics0619 2 роки тому +16

      Unfortunately he's passed away. 🥺

    • @ptrdshijfffjvddf
      @ptrdshijfffjvddf 2 роки тому +14

      @@snics0619 I am so saddened to hear this. Thank you for sharing. Mike was a very loved little boy.

    • @trml3805
      @trml3805 Рік тому +2

      😭😭😭

    • @trml3805
      @trml3805 Рік тому

      Idiopathic we

    • @claudiajames891
      @claudiajames891 Рік тому +1

      Mike, You are so
      wonderfully pure! Rip

  • @nikkoleadams4677
    @nikkoleadams4677 2 роки тому +63

    It’s so hard to hear that such a lovely soul left so early. I adore this family, and I hope they are doing okay.

    • @auzy2u845
      @auzy2u845 5 місяців тому

      He died in 2018.

  • @kathrynoneill5862
    @kathrynoneill5862 2 роки тому +69

    He is so amazing. I'm glad he found a family he deserves it.

    • @17yrs
      @17yrs 2 роки тому +3

      Sadly he died

    • @bagwipes
      @bagwipes 2 роки тому

      @@17yrs how did you hear?

    • @17yrs
      @17yrs 2 роки тому +3

      @@bagwipes it was posted he fell over and hit his head he died I think last year

    • @17yrs
      @17yrs 2 роки тому

      @Do you wanna know my name he fell over and hit his head

    • @bennytherollinstoner1932
      @bennytherollinstoner1932 11 місяців тому

      ​@@17yrsyup we know there's only thousands of comments saying it...

  • @meganrose7866
    @meganrose7866 2 роки тому +34

    RIP Mike! You were such a handsome young man, gone to soon! 🙏😢

  • @jflo4186
    @jflo4186 2 роки тому +19

    Michael, you were a true blessing to the world..

  • @RenzDFNetwork
    @RenzDFNetwork 2 роки тому +49

    Rest In Peace Mike. You will be remembered for all eternity

    • @Kai-eb1fv
      @Kai-eb1fv 2 роки тому +2

      Oh no, did he pass away? I hope his family are doing okay 😢

    • @RenzDFNetwork
      @RenzDFNetwork 2 роки тому +4

      @@Kai-eb1fv I believe he passed a year or two ago due to an accidental fall :/

  • @Xldldoom0
    @Xldldoom0 Рік тому +13

    Dude, you’re seriously one of the best wholesome channels, wanna say thanks for being so cool doing these things you do, love your smile too. To the little guy who is the star of the video.. such a beautiful soul. Rest in power to that funny dude Mike, rest in absolute power my friend. Could sit and watch y’all talk even the most mundane trivial stuff and I would enjoy it
    This is one of your best videos
    Thanks for doing what you do man.

  • @lianwirring7476
    @lianwirring7476 2 роки тому +87

    I can't believe he's already gone, I thought he'd be around for a very long time 😔

  • @mariadigiorgio7440
    @mariadigiorgio7440 2 роки тому +3

    What a beautiful story and a totally heartwarming family!!! Mike is simply delightful: smart, perceptive, sensitive, funny and loving!!! So happy his dreams came true, and that he is surrounded by love, joy and deep appreciation: God bless!!!

  • @bangervlogs8751
    @bangervlogs8751 2 роки тому +42

    Omg he is so adorable ! Ugh ! I would have taken him home in an instant ! So glad he found a forever family! My gosh he’s so funny !

  • @ecuadorexpat8558
    @ecuadorexpat8558 2 роки тому +9

    What a precious young man..so sorry you left the earth so soon RIP MIKE

  • @steam_jane5580
    @steam_jane5580 Рік тому

    I was looking at SBSK videos and found myself back here. I am so sorry for his family's loss, my heart brakes for them and that he didn't get that long with his adoptive family. He has such a great vibe, he seems so nice and so cool that I remember this video still. I am glad that he got to find a good home, his parents seem so great. Such a good interview.

  • @mariamelerogomez
    @mariamelerogomez Рік тому +5

    yo vivo en Madrid, y después de verte, he quedado asombrada de lo alegre, inteligente y bueno que eres. Tienes una madre maravillosa. Tu entrevista me encanta, eres un ejemplo para mi, probablemente lo más bonito y con más valor que haya visto en mucho mucho tiempo. Gracias!!! Los Ángeles hacen fiesta, cada vez que te miran!!!

  • @masy7755
    @masy7755 2 роки тому +11

    Rest in Peace beautiful boy🤲🏻💗💗

  • @snics0619
    @snics0619 2 роки тому +25

    Rest In Peace Mike! I hope you're having a blast in Heaven!

  • @dmvmeu7140
    @dmvmeu7140 Рік тому

    mike seemed so genuine and down-to-earth. awesome.

  • @julievega9484
    @julievega9484 Рік тому +1

    What a GREAT interview. Mike is a character! And cool at that! Can’t wait to see his story unfold! 😎

  • @kodakoala
    @kodakoala 2 роки тому +11

    What a sweet soul, rip sweetie

  • @marleenninaka1303
    @marleenninaka1303 2 роки тому +17

    Hi everyone: It's so nice to see you all again on UA-cam. I want to meet you all one day. Take care and stay safe.

  • @michaelmaugeri2921
    @michaelmaugeri2921 Рік тому +3

    It can often be a challenge to watch these videos. You learn about many different people and the amazing way they handle adversity, and then find out that many of them already have passed away, leaving you feeling heartbroken and empty. I'm glad that they at least had this platform to express themselves before they died. But it is still hard sometimes to see.

  • @GustavoPerez-ko3ti
    @GustavoPerez-ko3ti 2 роки тому +7

    He said his first date is with heaven rest in heaven kiddo ❣️

  • @22lyric
    @22lyric Рік тому +6

    I feel like if there was NOTHING else good in the world, it was worth living just for the happiness and loving home that Mike got at the end of his life. God bless Ann and Barry! And God bless EVERYONE that helps children. God bless SBSK!!!
    Edit. I think it's ok to post his last name now that he has passed away. I found beautiful articles online about Michael Stokes. Makes me wish even MORE that It had known him.

  • @RadagonTheRed
    @RadagonTheRed 9 місяців тому +2

    This guy had a pure soul and the world is a sadder place without him.

  • @allennewborn936
    @allennewborn936 2 роки тому

    This dude is a riot! What humor. Love it.

  • @fuzzball4258
    @fuzzball4258 2 роки тому +6

    Mike I hope and pray you’re pain free in heaven. Don’t lose your spunk young man. R I P

  • @pokerdoll100
    @pokerdoll100 2 роки тому +9

    Rest In Peace ❤️❤️❤️

  • @kathrinemc1664
    @kathrinemc1664 2 роки тому +9

    What an AMAZING young man! I'm so delighted you found your true home. Living in a home must have to been hard. It definitely didn't stunt the amazing personality that you have. I send love and light 💞💫💞💫💞💫

    • @masy7755
      @masy7755 2 роки тому

      Unfortunately, he passed away 😓

    • @kathrinemc1664
      @kathrinemc1664 2 роки тому

      @@masy7755 Rest in peace you beautiful spirit.

    • @jotarokujonft3900
      @jotarokujonft3900 2 роки тому

      @@kathrinemc1664 he will have the best time in heaven😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏

    • @bennytherollinstoner1932
      @bennytherollinstoner1932 11 місяців тому

      ​@@masy7755noooooo really? We have only seen thousands of comments saying this you people act like you figured it out on your own...

  • @jermaineking8777
    @jermaineking8777 2 роки тому +6

    Rest In Peace Mike was a beautiful soul🙏

  • @figgynewton3138
    @figgynewton3138 2 роки тому +2

    RIP Mike😢💔such a beautiful soul

  • @specialkidsmoments
    @specialkidsmoments 7 місяців тому

    This kid is so cute! His answers are so spontaneous and filled with great humor!! 👏👍

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 2 роки тому +10

    I’m so sad that Mike has passed away in 2018 and he will be missed

  • @lililay2627
    @lililay2627 2 роки тому +15

    What an amazing woman she is absolutely amazing

  • @Georgeth-kb6rg
    @Georgeth-kb6rg Рік тому

    Omg... I thought I was tough and easily skipping through some TY-vids... but I got stuck and I am in shock and ... in tears...

  • @ninademci1500
    @ninademci1500 19 днів тому

    R.I.P., Michael, and safe home.
    Ann and Barry, I’m sorry for the loss of your sweet and beautiful son Michael.

  • @katierussell6199
    @katierussell6199 2 роки тому +3

    Such a cool, funny dude, rest in peace Mike, I hope you are living it up large up there xxx

  • @linmezmer2956
    @linmezmer2956 2 роки тому +1

    They are so adorable and funny together. Rest in peace Michael.

  • @burly636
    @burly636 Місяць тому

    Sorry to hear about his passing. But he had a loving home and he has even a more loving home now and no more tears or pain. That was emotional for me

  • @hixxyted1244
    @hixxyted1244 2 роки тому +1

    Such a shame hes gone!! ❤️
    Lovely little chap.
    Hope to see u on the other side

  • @happybergner9832
    @happybergner9832 2 роки тому +2

    So grateful he had a loving home before he passed away!

  • @sarahstorrs9782
    @sarahstorrs9782 2 роки тому

    An amazingly divine angel, high old soul here to awaken us all? What a huge gift! Love love love❤😘

    • @masy7755
      @masy7755 2 роки тому

      He passed away 😓

  • @turionb1408
    @turionb1408 2 роки тому +8

    first i was so happy but then i saw the bad news about him.. its heartbreaking. a beautiful soul is gone way to early. rest in peace mike

  • @KaninCotton
    @KaninCotton 2 роки тому +2

    heart broken to open these comments and see he passed, im glad he was adopted before and got to live with a loving family before...

  • @ikz8439
    @ikz8439 Рік тому +3

    rest in peace michael 😢

  • @ChAnElLe1290
    @ChAnElLe1290 2 роки тому +8

    What a gorgeous wee family. Michael has such a nice accent! He'll be eighteen now - we need an update video to see if he's moved out of home like he thought he would!

    • @maxtwd920
      @maxtwd920 2 роки тому +8

      He passed away a couple years ago :(

    • @ChAnElLe1290
      @ChAnElLe1290 2 роки тому +11

      @@maxtwd920 Oh. That's made me so sad :'( I hope he rests in peace, I'm glad he got to live his final days in a loving home

    • @suzannemurphy9009
      @suzannemurphy9009 2 роки тому +1

      I'm reading in the comments he's passed away, is this true? I know the accent straight away. He's a Dub true and true

    • @plumfairy2233
      @plumfairy2233 2 роки тому +2

      @@suzannemurphy9009 yes he passed away in 2018

  • @wassup9491
    @wassup9491 2 роки тому +3

    He would always be in shows I was in he was an amazing singer I was heartbroken after i found out he had sadly passed away u will always be missed

    • @22lyric
      @22lyric Рік тому

      Do you know of anything online or YT where he performs? SO many interesting and good people in the world. But not enough time, opportunity or proximity to know them all!

  • @aoifemurray297
    @aoifemurray297 10 місяців тому

    I remember meeting him in a shop, he was so nice and so was his mam

  • @lizkotchek928
    @lizkotchek928 Рік тому +1

    How sad. He will always be a 15 year old teenager in Heaven and his mom and dad gave him the brightest light on Earth. God bless them both.

  • @alexaang9814
    @alexaang9814 2 роки тому +2

    I only learned about Osteogenesis imperfecta from lectures, but I got to know more watching this video. Would love an update in the future.

    • @d.n.8919
      @d.n.8919 3 місяці тому

      He died sadly

  • @helplonelywafflereach7subs881
    @helplonelywafflereach7subs881 2 роки тому +8

    Love the videos keep up the good work 😘

  • @theteasweetie1194
    @theteasweetie1194 2 роки тому +4

    Rip I hope he got to experience his first date. He’s a sweet boy.

  • @farapipsqueek636
    @farapipsqueek636 Рік тому +1

    This kid is (was sadly) a rockstar, his attitude is amazing and he is hella funny

  • @AA-cm3pd
    @AA-cm3pd Рік тому

    RIP to this beautiful soul

  • @JonathanHernandez-mm3nd
    @JonathanHernandez-mm3nd Рік тому +1

    Rest In Peace Mike.

  • @nilofarbarahmand3037
    @nilofarbarahmand3037 7 місяців тому

    He is from heaven, I can watch this episode several times. RIP

  • @jessica5497
    @jessica5497 Рік тому

    Rest in Peace, Mike. 🤍

  • @philosophyofmany4317
    @philosophyofmany4317 2 роки тому +1

    May God bless him.

  • @craphead9842
    @craphead9842 Рік тому

    What a lovely guy he was..

  • @theholisticdog3381
    @theholisticdog3381 2 роки тому

    Best humor hahah, The lols
    Great kid and great woman!

  • @snics0619
    @snics0619 2 роки тому +9

    I hope that his first date in Heaven is Heaven! 😭😭😭

  • @jackrusselpupper1979
    @jackrusselpupper1979 2 роки тому

    Omg! Adorable teenager! 👍😊🍀

  • @KBEAMON08
    @KBEAMON08 2 роки тому +1

    Awww. He's so wonderful 😍

    • @masy7755
      @masy7755 2 роки тому

      He passed away 😓

    • @KBEAMON08
      @KBEAMON08 2 роки тому

      @@masy7755 😔 💔🙏🏾

    • @bennytherollinstoner1932
      @bennytherollinstoner1932 11 місяців тому

      ​@@masy7755nooooo really? We only seen it a million times in the comment's...

  • @patriciasmith5083
    @patriciasmith5083 5 місяців тому

    I love the accent. I have always enjoyed listening to them. What happened how did he pass? So sad to hear that what a sweet and smart young man. His personality was absolutely wonderful.

  • @smithsage330
    @smithsage330 2 роки тому +4

    Mike, you’re such an interesting and witty dude... you’ll be a great actor if that’s still your dream ♥️

    • @marshmallow7640
      @marshmallow7640 2 роки тому +2

      He unfortunately passed away :(

    • @smithsage330
      @smithsage330 2 роки тому +3

      @@marshmallow7640 yeah... I saw that after I posted this :( Couldn’t stop crying for like an hour.

    • @bennytherollinstoner1932
      @bennytherollinstoner1932 11 місяців тому

      ​@@marshmallow7640nooooo really there's only thousands of comments saying it quit acting like you figured it out on your own...

  • @hugoboss5895
    @hugoboss5895 Рік тому

    He is amazing and I really wish I hadn’t looked at the comments. He would have rocked as an actor 😢

  • @poluida
    @poluida 2 роки тому +3

    RIP mike 🕊️

  • @Contessa6363
    @Contessa6363 2 роки тому +2

    RIP Mike❤🌹🌹🐕🐕🌹🌹❤

  • @sheenagriffith2635
    @sheenagriffith2635 2 місяці тому

    RIP kind soul. 🙏

  • @choctawcountychamberofcomm8725
    @choctawcountychamberofcomm8725 2 роки тому +3

    Mike was a cute and bright boy rip mike

  • @stevecraig1242
    @stevecraig1242 2 роки тому

    You are awesome 🤗🤗🤗

  • @pedr0_m198
    @pedr0_m198 Рік тому

    rest in peace mike

  • @impixilise
    @impixilise Рік тому +1

    So sad he has passed away, but I know he is so happy in heaven

  • @feehasfleas3291
    @feehasfleas3291 2 роки тому +4

    He looks like that kid that advertises for the st. Jude's hospital

  • @jackrusselpupper1979
    @jackrusselpupper1979 2 роки тому +1

    The follow up comment : Very, very, heart breaking. So very sorry.

  • @bangervlogs8751
    @bangervlogs8751 2 роки тому +5

    I hope you guys can do an update soon !

    • @s.a.h6440
      @s.a.h6440 2 роки тому +5

      Unfortunately he passed away 🙏

    • @noofalrabaiai
      @noofalrabaiai 2 роки тому

      @@mikshinee87 that’s so sad

  • @krystalharwood6359
    @krystalharwood6359 2 роки тому +1

    omg ! he almost reminded me of Caleb from Shriners. he will be missed

  • @helenaguilar4138
    @helenaguilar4138 2 роки тому

    sorry to hear he passed away welcome new angel

  • @maxs99maxs97
    @maxs99maxs97 Рік тому

    Ur my man mike.

  • @cidi4001
    @cidi4001 2 роки тому +2

    🙌🏻🙏🏻💖
    Gostaria da legenda em português
    Obrigada 🌷

  • @janiceyoung7273
    @janiceyoung7273 9 місяців тому

    R.I.P.

  • @ratchodenacho2474
    @ratchodenacho2474 2 роки тому +1

    Go on ya mad lad 🇮🇪

  • @shelleykaplan8601
    @shelleykaplan8601 2 роки тому +1

    I would love to write to mike

  • @clarelwc2849
    @clarelwc2849 2 роки тому

    RIP xxxx

  • @marbuitragodomingo5634
    @marbuitragodomingo5634 Рік тому

    Lástima su fallecimiento este chico era pura vitalidad dep ❤😢😢😢😢

  • @AutismawarenessGeorgia20
    @AutismawarenessGeorgia20 6 місяців тому

    4:10 😂😂😂😂 His so funny.

  • @maddiegaming2751
    @maddiegaming2751 2 роки тому +2

    I think he is an amazing beautiful and cool kid

  • @ronanevans3661
    @ronanevans3661 Рік тому +4

    beautiful little dude I love you all guys what a personality stray strong brother you deserve everything you get that babysitting sorted aswell 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯

  • @soula204
    @soula204 2 роки тому +6

    really really liked him,hes my age and he acts like a 20 year oldguy, i think hes veeery mature, reall cool guy!

    • @bagwipes
      @bagwipes 2 роки тому

      He'll be between 18 and 19 now, so not far off 20

    • @eliseangell7763
      @eliseangell7763 2 роки тому +3

      @@bagwipes he passed away, apparently

    • @bagwipes
      @bagwipes 2 роки тому

      @@eliseangell7763 oh?

    • @eliseangell7763
      @eliseangell7763 2 роки тому +1

      @@bagwipes that's what I heard from the other comments

    • @boredweegie553
      @boredweegie553 2 роки тому

      @@bagwipes no he isn't . he died fell over and banged his head

  • @littlepieceofleatherbossem7651
    @littlepieceofleatherbossem7651 2 роки тому +1

    He is so funny

  • @dirkcm
    @dirkcm Рік тому

    What a lovely and beautiful little guy, very cool👌🏻😎😏...

  • @aronlelenora9572
    @aronlelenora9572 2 роки тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @happywone1570
    @happywone1570 Рік тому

    RIP

  • @Fernandinha-hl9qj
    @Fernandinha-hl9qj Рік тому

    Uma poc incrível

  • @Red-ml3ze
    @Red-ml3ze 2 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @Cetrifuga1945
    @Cetrifuga1945 8 місяців тому +1

    Ciaooo ragazzo Dio e con noi ne vedete delle belle .🙏

  • @suzannemurphy9009
    @suzannemurphy9009 2 роки тому +5

    ☘🍀 a true Dub 🇮🇪