I was adopted when I was two years old. The adoption papers say I was "very sickly" and it was suggested I not be adopted. When my future parents had me out for a day they took me to a doctor who told them there is nothing wrong that love won't cure. There must have been a lot of love spread around. I am now 74 years old.
My father told me over half a century ago that "Parenting children is a lot like farmin'. Any damn fool can scatter seed, it's tendin' the crop where the love is. " You've got me beat in age BTW, but only by three years.
I was also adopted as a child and I was "sickly" as well, but my foster parents were responsible for my illness. I thank the good Lord every day that He gave me the best parents I could possibly ask for. I think we both got very lucky!
Both my sons are adopted and are young men now, I couldn’t be prouder or love anyone more than those two guys. My youngest recently told me that he now realizes that while it takes about 5 minutes to become a bio parent, he knows his parents went through months of filling out forms, background checks, a lengthy home study (15 hours) and many more months of waiting because he and his brother were so very, very wanted. A friend once asked me if I thought I loved them as much as I would have if I’d given birth to them. Stupidest question ever. First of all I had nothing to compare it to as I hadn’t ever given birth to a child, but secondly and more importantly - unconditional love is unconditional love, full stop.
I lost my parents at 12, and went through absolute hell for 6 years being moved around never having something you consider home or any family. These videos crush me with all the thoughts of what could have been, and what hardships I could have never been exposed to. I wish each and everyone of these people the absolute best and blessed lives.
Ich bin 70 Jahre jung. Deine Erzählung hat kein Ende. Wie hast Du es geschafft ohne Eltern durchs Leben zu gehen? Meine Frau ist beim bösen Stiefvater gross geworden und ich hatte Riesen Glück ohne Eltern. Ich bin in einem DDR Kinderheim voller Liebe gross geworden.
@@doktorblind3012 some systems work, some do not. Looking into GDR's childrens homes it seems like not everyone got the loving care you were fortunate to have. I was placed into group homes until 16 (this was most of the hell i went through) then I was adopted by a Christian couple (decided by a judge who has very little care or involvement) who were...painfully strict and lacking any sort of emotional connection, but provided everything I needed otherwise.(there was no love in that house, just rules and consequences) I do not hold any anger or hate for these two. They had their ways that I did not like, but in the end seemed to care genuinely. I was mute for many many years prior to this, and they were the first and only people to help bring me out of a walled up shell. It was still a very challenging year or so, but not nearly as bad as before. You take the good with the bad, and that was fine since I was mostly used to just bad. I still emancipated myself the very week I turned 18, and lived on and off the street until I moved to a different city. Then covid hit. Stuck inside in a city I didnt know, but luckily this time in a nice apt (flat), with a friend who was always there for me. A couple years later here I am, slowly learning to speak again this time with proper therapy, and focusing on music production and getting better at playing piano (having great success) much love to you from USA
I have been on both sides of adoption. I hit the jackpot when my parents adopted me, and feel like I hit it again when I adopted my two step-daughters. Hard to hold back the tears when watching this video.
Fuck you. Tell your bullshit “wisdom” to the good fathers who’ve had their children taken away and replaced with child support obligations because the courts in this country are strictly pro-mommy.
My parent adopted me and my brother when we where both before the age of two and two years old. we where saved from abuse and I'm very grateful for them saving our lives.
When I met my wife she had a 10 month old daughter, and after we got married few months later I adopted her. That was 37 years ago. She’s a thriving adult but still depends on daddy to come and help her. She lives in another state but she knows I’ll come anytime. She’s certainly “ daddy’s girl”
I was adopted when I was 2 years old. I got the best mother and father anyone could have ever asked for. This video hit me hard in a good way. Many tears of joy.
Thank you for saying that! I know people don't say it to be mean, but I do get a bit offended when people ask me if I know where my "real parents" are. I always say, yep, they're at home, thanks for asking. My real parents are the ones who raised me, taught me to ride a bike, helped with homework, taught me to be a good person. Those are my real parents.
@@ZooZoo293 My mother was adopted when she was probably two years old. She considers the people who adopted her to be her "real" parents and I consider them to be my "grandparents". Love is stronger than blood. RIP Grandma and Grandaddy
my wife and I adopted our son. we took him home the day after he was born, so he always knew we were his parents. He's 21 years old now, and I couldn't be more proud of him. the stories that get me the most are when it's little kids who get the news that they're about to be adopted!
I was adopted as a child and it doesn't always turn out great when the parents have a natural child. Even though I was the first my mother had an unexpected baby girl and she never treated me as her real child again. I was forced out and had to join the Marines to keep a roof over my head. I have my own children now and there is nothing like the bond between true blood BUT I salute these non-biological parents for their sacrifice and dedication. They are TRUELY exceptional people. God Bless them. They ARE REAL parents. I only wish I could have had the same experience. Without this there is a pain inside that NEVER goes away from being rejected not once, but twice.
I think there are several reasons to adopt. The first is "I want a picture perfect family." In this case children are just pawns in the parents life plan. Second "everyone will love me, if I save a child". These parents believe they are owed Lots including gratitude. Lastly " i have so much love to give'. In these cases the children grow up loved and truely cherished meaning they develope healthy relationships to their parents. I don't agree that blood makes for a better family but it sounds like your case was the first reason. In that case of course parents value blood most.
Watch the hugs after the reveal. For the kids, it shows how desperately they need family. For the parents, it is a justification and validation of everything they are.
50 years ago I was adopted by the best parents of the world. Only the scars on my body from the first year of my live still exist. I never wanted to meet my bilogical parents and I´m sure why. Sometimes its better to take kids out of their biological family to give them the chance of a better home. This I got surely. We hold together, and now I`m carrieing in love for my father, because mum passed away a few years. Wish every adopted child such great parents I have had the chance to get.💝
I have a stepdad and I can honestly say that he's been a better dad to me than what my real dad was. Blood is not everything. And while I'm not adopted or anything I feel that, specially when it comes from the kids themselves like in this video, it is something even more special, as they CHOSE YOU, as their parent. It's just really special.
Just beautiful. I have a wonderful cousin that was adopted by my aunt and uncle. The best cousin I could ask for. She just got married . She gave a speech at her wedding including all of us and said we were the most loving and wonderful family. We were all in tears.❤❤❤
On a night shift here and I’m on my break watching UA-cam and this video pops up, my emotions are currently all over the place due to recently losing my beautiful sister, this is so heart warming and it’s a video that I’d watch and then share with my sister, it’s hard letting go, even more so that I can no longer pass on the love that this video shows, currently sat away from my colleagues in tears at this, us men don’t share our emotions as much as we should and that’s something we need to change, all the best to the family’s in these clips, I love you all x ❤
My eyes are leaking as I read your comment. Remember the blessing of the love you shared with your sister. That will never go away. It’s okay to cry. God collects those tears in your bottle and will one day bring you peace. Write these special things in a journal or start a video journal that you can look back on. It would be passing her love onto your children, letting them know what a special person their aunt was. Hugs!
I cried all the way through this video. All kids want is you and your love its such a precious gift. The Bible says the greatest of these is love ,thank you to all that show and share their love ❤❤❤❤
My father was adopted and he adopted me. He was an exceptional human being and loved me through it all. I was an ungrateful hell child and accidentally found out when I was 7 or 8yrs old. My biggest regret indy whole world is that I didn't get the chance to thank him. He is and was my father and I never looked for my "sperm donor". I believe that it is the greatest gift that I could receive in this life. I'd give my life if I could go back and say Thank You Dad.
42 seconds!!! I lasted 42 seconds into the video before tearing up. Unfortunately, this will never happen for me, but I'm so very happy for these wonderful people who were given this ultimate honor and that title....as well as these children who were also very lucky to find their forever people. Much love to them.
@@ddg3210 , you are very kind. I guess I should have provided some context. I am the stepfather of a wonderful 16 year old and have been a loving and kind daily presence in her life since she was 2. She and her mother are my world and I love them more than I thought I was even capable of. Her father has been a garbage deadbeat the entire time, turning this child against me the entire time and causing trouble every chance he could. Eventually he decided that it was too much trouble to see his kid even occasionally and moved away 1200 miles away about 2 1/2 years ago. He has only seen her once the entire time and her mother had to pay for the ticket to see him because deadbeat can’t hold down a job. He talks to for a few minutes a month, in total, and has not contributed to ANYTHING financially in about a decade. Her mother and I pay for everything. When he left, I thought that I finally had my chance to have a better relationship with her, without his toxicity turning her against me. I thought we had become very close over this period of time and did lots of daddy/daughter things together and she would always come to me because she trusted and confided in me. I really felt like I was what I always wanted to be..the dad she deserved. Well, abut 3 months ago she was very upset and came to me to console her. She told me that she didn’t understand why she didn’t have a dad nor understood why he abandoned her. I listened to every word, biting my tongue making sure not to badmouth him, and offered her the best words of encouragement and support I could(it was pretty good, I think). When she had calmed down a little bit, I told her that she’ll never lose me and that I adored her and would never leave her….that she meant the world to me. Her reply was basically “Oh, I’m sorry, but I could never love you like I love my dad. I could never even care about you that much.”. Honestly, that absolutely shattered me. In that moment I realized that I was always going to be a “less than” to her, nothing special at all….14 years of putting myself out there and stepping up to the plate every single day to make sure she knew she was loved, respected, and valued…to be called a pale substitute in comparison to that extremely sad excuse for a parent. The guy that lied to her hundreds of times making promises that he NEVER kept and disappointing her constantly. I am less than THAT guy to her?! Anyway, that’s what I meant by me not having that chance to be one of the guys in this video. She will never accept me and I will always be less than him. As someone who basically had no parents, I would have given anything to have someone like me in my young life. The kid I love doesn’t truly love me back and even her mother doesn’t understand why. She’s told me countless times that I am really good to her kid and she doesn’t understand that completely unearned loyalty to the deadbeat. I guess I have no choice but to live with it. I still adore her, but I have to admit that I don’t WANT to put myself out there for her anymore. Not to be vindictive, it’s because I know that I’m just a convenience for her…comfy furniture, I guess. Not a good feeling. Sorry for the novel…I think maybe a part of me just wanted to tell someone that some of us guys get destroyed. That our hearts get broken, you know? Anyway, thank you again for your optimism…you are very kind.
I didn't know i wanted to cry today. Beautiful video.
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We just don't realize, all too often, how PRECIOUS children are!! It is tragic beyond words when they are unwanted, unloved, or mistreated, and we should all do everything in our power to see that all children are safe in their homes, and properly cared for. I love good people so much--especially those who truly love children and give them good homes where they can thrive. THANK YOU, good humans!!
keep following the way of the heart never give in to the bad stay strong and loving. we all need to watch these at times just to keep us on the wright path and way to handle things in life
I remember I wanted my last stepdad's last name, but he told me to keep mine. He had no respect for my old man (I can't blame him), but told me I had a chance to make my family name have a better meaning. Though he died before I graduated high school, that was the most impactful moment between us. If given a chance, I'd love to adopt someone and give them that gift, too!
I was adopted when I was 21/2. I’m now 24 and couldn’t ask for better parents. I’m also in contact with my birth family, all thanks to my adoptive parents being fine with it.
Although I was not adopted I have had several friends who were adopted. And it truly is such a beautiful thing. I had tears in my eyes and joy in my heart during the whole video.. Kindness, thank you so very much for this video and many more like it.
As I watched these videos - my heart and tears are full of joy.The paper work makes it official but no paperwork cannot break the emotional bond. In each instance, love true exists. I had a step father that was a very good man. He was a man among men, I wish I could have given him this gift. But as life turned out I had a devotion to another man (a father I never knew buy absolutely loved me). Biological or not a Father or Mother love crosses blood lines. Tremendous credit to those who extend their love and appreciation to those who they love and trust.
I was adopted by my dad when I was 2 and a half years old. He never introduced me as his step son, nor as his adopted son. I was always his oldest son. I did not even know I was adopted until I was 13 years old. My mom wanted to know if I wanted to see or meet my biological father. My response was, "Momma, that is my daddy sitting in there on the couch." I was very lucky he loved me as much as he loved my momma.
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Reading all these wonderful comments--especially after seeing the video--has me tearing up like everyone else (it's GOOD for us, too!), but I'm particularly touched by your words, and your obvious deep love & respect for him. That he completely made you feel like his SON, in every sense of the word, speaks of his character, and of his genuine love for you. Blessed.
Never forget, when your with a single parent your also with that child and everything you do makes a life long impression not only on parent but also that child
We adopted two boys. It was not always easy, but so worth it. They both r great ppl and devoted. They had a half sister the boys were in touch with. She died in a car accident. It was an open adoption.
For some reason, even though the thumbnail is literally a little girl crying, I thought it was animal adoption and was like, "Oh, this will be adorable". Started crying the first one. 🥺
I was adopted but after 3 weeks returned to care home when I was 11. I'm so proud of those who do get that lucky break I know I never had the parents. I am not jealous of those who got adopted just don't forget the one day if you have that chance Do it and give someone a chance like you got.
Wow I’m so sorry the people who adopted you failed. You were a child. Regardless of how you behaved or spoke or acted out, they broke their promise to love you and care for you. I’m sorry. I hope you’re in a better place in life now.
oooohh shiiitttt!! I press play and the first footage got me crying like a baby, really, like running nose and water works everywhere... I wish I had a dad... the worse of not having a dad is to experience some sort of what it feels like to have one for couple of years and then for the rest of your life crave for it.
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My heart goes out to you, my friend. I pray that you know our Father in Heaven, because He loves you as no human could, and will heal your broken heart. I say this from experience.
Not making a joke about it or anything, but I assumed he was a child with autism. He just reminded me of my ex's little brother with autism who had no shame just waltzing around the house in his underoos. I later worked in an assisted living center that housed many individuals with autism and noticed a similar trend. Or he's totally neuro-typical and just doesn't give a damn idk
Wonderful. As a father who adopted our youngest daughter, i was in tears when i watched this and not afraid to admit it. Adopting our youngest daughter and her having a forever home with us has been an incredible and humbling experience. We wanted to help a little girl who needed a home and the reward cannot ever be underestimated.
My Dad died in April 1971 leaving me and Mum in London. Three weeks later I was about to go out with my friend in his car in London, who was waiting outside. As I went to leave my Mum said she had something important to tell me. I protested I was late. She insisted and explained I was adopted at 6 weeks old after my birth mother (BM) moved in with another guy and had a 4th child(ME!) who was not wanted. So, I said that the only time I never knew you was those initial 6 weeks? She confirmed this and in an irritated way, I told her that she had made me late and, as she was the greatest Mum ever, it could not have been less important and PLEASE never mention it again and can I go now? 😀
As a man I won´t cry...I won´t shed any tear on.... ...halfway through that clip I ...I NAH I don´t cry but thoose damn tears come start rolling without me noticing it... ...I was once NEAR such a shot but failed, maybe therefore my tears are rolling...I wish that my only PRECIOUS ONE I supported in that yrs the will grow up BEST...may GOD have Gratitude!
in a world as hard as it is at this very moment it is awsome to see some short movies that show you that there is always a good loving story and heart behind it all
My sister adopted her daughter. Her daughter is only a 8 months old now. We brought her home when she was 3 days old. The baby’s biological mother gave her up because she couldn’t stay out of prison (currently in prison at the moment) and wanted her to grow up in a non prison environment and live a normal life. Not to mention that since she’s in prison, she can’t take care of a new born baby. The baby’s biological father if unknown. He ran off before he knew that he was a father. Nobody knows who he is, where he went or what his name is. She has two father figures in her life, her uncle (me) and her grandfather (my dad).
In 1951 My mother left me on police steps at 18mo.,in diapers,with malnutrition. My brother and sister were also left. We are a yr. Apart me youngest. I was adopted at 5yrs. Good Christians. I always had a problem with mean people calling us orphans. A preacher told us when I was 8 , parents have to take whatever children are given them but you are chosen. I forgive my birth parents because I don't know thier hearts or struggles. It doesn't matter anymore to me. I am 1/2 Shawnee Indian and Earth is my mother,God is my Father,Heaven is my home.
One of my best friends adopted his step kids, and it was amazing! A few years later, things didn't work out with their mom. Now, he is stuck making child support payments on 3 kids that live in another state because their real dad is a deadbeat.
I've been called a lot of names, I've had a lot of titles in my life, but the only one with any meaning or value to me is Dad. Literally nothing else matters more.
I was adopted when I was two years old. The adoption papers say I was "very sickly" and it was suggested I not be adopted. When my future parents had me out for a day they took me to a doctor who told them there is nothing wrong that love won't cure. There must have been a lot of love spread around. I am now 74 years old.
Good on you, Bryan. And good on your parents.
My father told me over half a century ago that "Parenting children is a lot like farmin'. Any damn fool can scatter seed, it's tendin' the crop where the love is. " You've got me beat in age BTW, but only by three years.
@@robertbath7232 your father sounds like an amazing dad.
I was also adopted as a child and I was "sickly" as well, but my foster parents were responsible for my illness. I thank the good Lord every day that He gave me the best parents I could possibly ask for. I think we both got very lucky!
Thats great! That doctor sounded like he was friggin amazing!.
Both my sons are adopted and are young men now, I couldn’t be prouder or love anyone more than those two guys. My youngest recently told me that he now realizes that while it takes about 5 minutes to become a bio parent, he knows his parents went through months of filling out forms, background checks, a lengthy home study (15 hours) and many more months of waiting because he and his brother were so very, very wanted. A friend once asked me if I thought I loved them as much as I would have if I’d given birth to them. Stupidest question ever. First of all I had nothing to compare it to as I hadn’t ever given birth to a child, but secondly and more importantly - unconditional love is unconditional love, full stop.
I lost my parents at 12, and went through absolute hell for 6 years being moved around never having something you consider home or any family. These videos crush me with all the thoughts of what could have been, and what hardships I could have never been exposed to.
I wish each and everyone of these people the absolute best and blessed lives.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you’re in a better place in your life now.
So understand, mine started at 3.
Ich bin 70 Jahre jung. Deine Erzählung hat kein Ende. Wie hast Du es geschafft ohne Eltern durchs Leben zu gehen? Meine Frau ist beim bösen Stiefvater gross geworden und ich hatte Riesen Glück ohne Eltern. Ich bin in einem DDR Kinderheim voller Liebe gross geworden.
@@doktorblind3012 some systems work, some do not. Looking into GDR's childrens homes it seems like not everyone got the loving care you were fortunate to have.
I was placed into group homes until 16 (this was most of the hell i went through) then I was adopted by a Christian couple (decided by a judge who has very little care or involvement) who were...painfully strict and lacking any sort of emotional connection, but provided everything I needed otherwise.(there was no love in that house, just rules and consequences)
I do not hold any anger or hate for these two. They had their ways that I did not like, but in the end seemed to care genuinely. I was mute for many many years prior to this, and they were the first and only people to help bring me out of a walled up shell.
It was still a very challenging year or so, but not nearly as bad as before. You take the good with the bad, and that was fine since I was mostly used to just bad.
I still emancipated myself the very week I turned 18, and lived on and off the street until I moved to a different city. Then covid hit. Stuck inside in a city I didnt know, but luckily this time in a nice apt (flat), with a friend who was always there for me.
A couple years later here I am, slowly learning to speak again this time with proper therapy, and focusing on music production and getting better at playing piano (having great success)
much love to you from USA
A lot of big men with big hearts in here. When they choose you, there is no higher testimony of your character. Good job, everyone.
Real men and real women setting an example to the rest of humanity.
I adopted my daughter 26 years ago. Best decision I ever made.
That's amazing 🥰❤️
Awesome!
I have been on both sides of adoption. I hit the jackpot when my parents adopted me, and feel like I hit it again when I adopted my two step-daughters. Hard to hold back the tears when watching this video.
When the one guy said "you've been official since day one " omg the tears were a waterfall from my eyes
If the kids you are looking after wants you to adopt them you know you've really done something right.
Yeah that's hard to argue against otherwise..
Most basic human need is need to be wanted, loved and valued.
what does that feel like? for real i want to know.
"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad."
Any woman can be a parent, but it takes someone special to be a mother.😮
"He may have been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy". Yondu.
Fuck you. Tell your bullshit “wisdom” to the good fathers who’ve had their children taken away and replaced with child support obligations because the courts in this country are strictly pro-mommy.
Thank you man.... ❤
My "step-dad" (he's really just my DAD!) is a testament to this. He's an amazing man and I love him so much.
My parent adopted me and my brother when we where both before the age of two and two years old. we where saved from abuse and I'm very grateful for them saving our lives.
That's wonderful!
I bet they are just as grateful for you. ❤
When I met my wife she had a 10 month old daughter, and after we got married few months later I adopted her. That was 37 years ago. She’s a thriving adult but still depends on daddy to come and help her. She lives in another state but she knows I’ll come anytime. She’s certainly “ daddy’s girl”
I was adopted when I was 2 years old. I got the best mother and father anyone could have ever asked for. This video hit me hard in a good way. Many tears of joy.
This video made me cry. So much love by so many people. And these men and women are NOT "adoptive parents" - THEY ARE REAL MOMS AND DADS!!!!
Thank you for saying that! I know people don't say it to be mean, but I do get a bit offended when people ask me if I know where my "real parents" are. I always say, yep, they're at home, thanks for asking. My real parents are the ones who raised me, taught me to ride a bike, helped with homework, taught me to be a good person. Those are my real parents.
@@ZooZoo293And you have a fantastic attitude!!! God bless you!!!
@@antonbruce1241 Thank you, and yes, I am truly blessed..
@@ZooZoo293 My mother was adopted when she was probably two years old. She considers the people who adopted her to be her "real" parents and I consider them to be my "grandparents". Love is stronger than blood. RIP Grandma and Grandaddy
@@WebOfTwilight Absolutely!
"Its been official since the day we met sweetie" ❤❤
That one broke me 😢
my wife and I adopted our son. we took him home the day after he was born, so he always knew we were his parents. He's 21 years old now, and I couldn't be more proud of him.
the stories that get me the most are when it's little kids who get the news that they're about to be adopted!
Any man can be a father. It takes a real man to be a Dad...
I was adopted as a child and it doesn't always turn out great when the parents have a natural child. Even though I was the first my mother had an unexpected baby girl and she never treated me as her real child again. I was forced out and had to join the Marines to keep a roof over my head. I have my own children now and there is nothing like the bond between true blood BUT I salute these non-biological parents for their sacrifice and dedication. They are TRUELY exceptional people. God Bless them. They ARE REAL parents. I only wish I could have had the same experience. Without this there is a pain inside that NEVER goes away from being rejected not once, but twice.
I think there are several reasons to adopt. The first is "I want a picture perfect family." In this case children are just pawns in the parents life plan. Second "everyone will love me, if I save a child". These parents believe they are owed Lots including gratitude. Lastly " i have so much love to give'. In these cases the children grow up loved and truely cherished meaning they develope healthy relationships to their parents.
I don't agree that blood makes for a better family but it sounds like your case was the first reason. In that case of course parents value blood most.
Watch the hugs after the reveal.
For the kids, it shows how desperately they need family.
For the parents, it is a justification and validation of everything they are.
50 years ago I was adopted by the best parents of the world. Only the scars on my body from the first year of my live still exist. I never wanted to meet my bilogical parents and I´m sure why. Sometimes its better to take kids out of their biological family to give them the chance of a better home. This I got surely. We hold together, and now I`m carrieing in love for my father, because mum passed away a few years. Wish every adopted child such great parents I have had the chance to get.💝
I have a stepdad and I can honestly say that he's been a better dad to me than what my real dad was. Blood is not everything. And while I'm not adopted or anything I feel that, specially when it comes from the kids themselves like in this video, it is something even more special, as they CHOSE YOU, as their parent. It's just really special.
Just beautiful. I have a wonderful cousin that was adopted by my aunt and uncle. The best cousin I could ask for. She just got married . She gave a speech at her wedding including all of us and said we were the most loving and wonderful family. We were all in tears.❤❤❤
On a night shift here and I’m on my break watching UA-cam and this video pops up, my emotions are currently all over the place due to recently losing my beautiful sister, this is so heart warming and it’s a video that I’d watch and then share with my sister, it’s hard letting go, even more so that I can no longer pass on the love that this video shows, currently sat away from my colleagues in tears at this, us men don’t share our emotions as much as we should and that’s something we need to change, all the best to the family’s in these clips, I love you all x ❤
Be kind to yourself. But by bit you'll heal.
You're on my thoughts.
My eyes are leaking as I read your comment. Remember the blessing of the love you shared with your sister. That will never go away. It’s okay to cry. God collects those tears in your bottle and will one day bring you peace. Write these special things in a journal or start a video journal that you can look back on. It would be passing her love onto your children, letting them know what a special person their aunt was. Hugs!
@@slc1161 thank you x
@@mikes.7654 thank you x
Everyone needs a mom and dad in their life.
This is heartwarming and it’s good to see tears of joy. I know I am tearful. This is what we need to see on the internet.
I cried all the way through this video. All kids want is you and your love its such a precious gift. The Bible says the greatest of these is love ,thank you to all that show and share their love ❤❤❤❤
My father was adopted and he adopted me. He was an exceptional human being and loved me through it all. I was an ungrateful hell child and accidentally found out when I was 7 or 8yrs old. My biggest regret indy whole world is that I didn't get the chance to thank him. He is and was my father and I never looked for my "sperm donor". I believe that it is the greatest gift that I could receive in this life. I'd give my life if I could go back and say Thank You Dad.
42 seconds!!! I lasted 42 seconds into the video before tearing up. Unfortunately, this will never happen for me, but I'm so very happy for these wonderful people who were given this ultimate honor and that title....as well as these children who were also very lucky to find their forever people. Much love to them.
Me too. 39 seconds.
Maybe too late for you to be adopted, but not too late for you to adopt.
@@ddg3210 , you are very kind. I guess I should have provided some context. I am the stepfather of a wonderful 16 year old and have been a loving and kind daily presence in her life since she was 2. She and her mother are my world and I love them more than I thought I was even capable of. Her father has been a garbage deadbeat the entire time, turning this child against me the entire time and causing trouble every chance he could. Eventually he decided that it was too much trouble to see his kid even occasionally and moved away 1200 miles away about 2 1/2 years ago. He has only seen her once the entire time and her mother had to pay for the ticket to see him because deadbeat can’t hold down a job. He talks to for a few minutes a month, in total, and has not contributed to ANYTHING financially in about a decade. Her mother and I pay for everything. When he left, I thought that I finally had my chance to have a better relationship with her, without his toxicity turning her against me. I thought we had become very close over this period of time and did lots of daddy/daughter things together and she would always come to me because she trusted and confided in me. I really felt like I was what I always wanted to be..the dad she deserved. Well, abut 3 months ago she was very upset and came to me to console her. She told me that she didn’t understand why she didn’t have a dad nor understood why he abandoned her. I listened to every word, biting my tongue making sure not to badmouth him, and offered her the best words of encouragement and support I could(it was pretty good, I think). When she had calmed down a little bit, I told her that she’ll never lose me and that I adored her and would never leave her….that she meant the world to me. Her reply was basically “Oh, I’m sorry, but I could never love you like I love my dad. I could never even care about you that much.”. Honestly, that absolutely shattered me. In that moment I realized that I was always going to be a “less than” to her, nothing special at all….14 years of putting myself out there and stepping up to the plate every single day to make sure she knew she was loved, respected, and valued…to be called a pale substitute in comparison to that extremely sad excuse for a parent. The guy that lied to her hundreds of times making promises that he NEVER kept and disappointing her constantly. I am less than THAT guy to her?! Anyway, that’s what I meant by me not having that chance to be one of the guys in this video. She will never accept me and I will always be less than him. As someone who basically had no parents, I would have given anything to have someone like me in my young life. The kid I love doesn’t truly love me back and even her mother doesn’t understand why. She’s told me countless times that I am really good to her kid and she doesn’t understand that completely unearned loyalty to the deadbeat. I guess I have no choice but to live with it. I still adore her, but I have to admit that I don’t WANT to put myself out there for her anymore. Not to be vindictive, it’s because I know that I’m just a convenience for her…comfy furniture, I guess. Not a good feeling. Sorry for the novel…I think maybe a part of me just wanted to tell someone that some of us guys get destroyed. That our hearts get broken, you know? Anyway, thank you again for your optimism…you are very kind.
I didn't know i wanted to cry today. Beautiful video.
We just don't realize, all too often, how PRECIOUS children are!! It is tragic beyond words when they are unwanted, unloved, or mistreated, and we should all do everything in our power to see that all children are safe in their homes, and properly cared for. I love good people so much--especially those who truly love children and give them good homes where they can thrive. THANK YOU, good humans!!
keep following the way of the heart never give in to the bad stay strong and loving. we all need to watch these at times just to keep us on the wright path and way to handle things in life
No matter who we are,
We're on earth to love and to be loved ❤
The most important Commandments in God's Word: Love God, and love your neighbor as yourself.
I remember I wanted my last stepdad's last name, but he told me to keep mine. He had no respect for my old man (I can't blame him), but told me I had a chance to make my family name have a better meaning. Though he died before I graduated high school, that was the most impactful moment between us. If given a chance, I'd love to adopt someone and give them that gift, too!
I'm not crying, you're crying!!
no i'm not, i am
It’s dusty in here, stupid allergies
The father's "Oh!" at 8:39 is the sweetest, most geniune reaction to hearing something like that.
The pony comment got me
I was adopted when I was 21/2. I’m now 24 and couldn’t ask for better parents. I’m also in contact with my birth family, all thanks to my adoptive parents being fine with it.
Now thats just something special!
Although I was not adopted I have had several friends who were adopted. And it truly is such a beautiful thing. I had tears in my eyes and joy in my heart during the whole video.. Kindness, thank you so very much for this video and many more like it.
Every one of these kids has something they didn't before . . . a fighting chance.
These adoption videos are so heartwarming, bc I was adopted myself. It was the best thing I could've hoped for
every one needs a mom and a dad
watchin these big old tough men break down is something else.
So beautiful to see so many wonderful people out there God bless them and keep them.
Needed this...thanks
I was adopted straight at birth, and I will be eternally grateful..
First guy had Red Wings cap. He definitely deserves the best in life.
As I watched these videos - my heart and tears are full of joy.The paper work makes it official but no paperwork cannot break the emotional bond. In each instance, love true exists. I had a step father that was a very good man. He was a man among men, I wish I could have given him this gift. But as life turned out I had a devotion to another man (a father I never knew buy absolutely loved me). Biological or not a Father or Mother love crosses blood lines. Tremendous credit to those who extend their love and appreciation to those who they love and trust.
I was adopted by my dad when I was 2 and a half years old. He never introduced me as his step son, nor as his adopted son. I was always his oldest son. I did not even know I was adopted until I was 13 years old. My mom wanted to know if I wanted to see or meet my biological father. My response was, "Momma, that is my daddy sitting in there on the couch." I was very lucky he loved me as much as he loved my momma.
Reading all these wonderful comments--especially after seeing the video--has me tearing up like everyone else (it's GOOD for us, too!), but I'm particularly touched by your words, and your obvious deep love & respect for him. That he completely made you feel like his SON, in every sense of the word, speaks of his character, and of his genuine love for you. Blessed.
What I forgot to say was Dad's response after I said that's my daddy on the couch was, "Told you that was what he would say." We knew each other.
Never forget, when your with a single parent your also with that child and everything you do makes a life long impression not only on parent but also that child
Nothing like loving parents to cure lonely children.
The reason they are called stepparents is because they step up and do what a mom or dad should do.
I like that a lot. I think I'm going to use that in the future!
Sounds nice but you just came up with that, Step is Latin for Steop which means Orphan, stepparents = orphan-parents. 😀👍
no they just idiots! when you marry somenone their children became your children too! no need for that idiotic charede!
We adopted two boys. It was not always easy, but so worth it. They both r great ppl and devoted. They had a half sister the boys were in touch with. She died in a car accident. It was an open adoption.
For some reason, even though the thumbnail is literally a little girl crying, I thought it was animal adoption and was like, "Oh, this will be adorable". Started crying the first one. 🥺
I've said it before, sometimes the manliest thing you can do is cry.
A Man in His SUPREME FORM BE THEE FATHER❤
I was adopted but after 3 weeks returned to care home when I was 11. I'm so proud of those who do get that lucky break I know I never had the parents. I am not jealous of those who got adopted just don't forget the one day if you have that chance Do it and give someone a chance like you got.
Wow I’m so sorry the people who adopted you failed. You were a child. Regardless of how you behaved or spoke or acted out, they broke their promise to love you and care for you. I’m sorry. I hope you’re in a better place in life now.
oooohh shiiitttt!!
I press play and the first footage got me crying like a baby, really, like running nose and water works everywhere... I wish I had a dad... the worse of not having a dad is to experience some sort of what it feels like to have one for couple of years and then for the rest of your life crave for it.
My heart goes out to you, my friend. I pray that you know our Father in Heaven, because He loves you as no human could, and will heal your broken heart. I say this from experience.
LOL, right at the end when Bobby Hill walks in 🤣
Dammit, Bobby!
Was that a 10 to 12 year-old in pull-ups?
Not making a joke about it or anything, but I assumed he was a child with autism. He just reminded me of my ex's little brother with autism who had no shame just waltzing around the house in his underoos. I later worked in an assisted living center that housed many individuals with autism and noticed a similar trend.
Or he's totally neuro-typical and just doesn't give a damn idk
I need to cry. It is SO beautifull. ❤
Oh boy I can't take this. I'm only halfway through and I'm pain from crying.
Nothing beats a happy kid
Wonderful. As a father who adopted our youngest daughter, i was in tears when i watched this and not afraid to admit it. Adopting our youngest daughter and her having a forever home with us has been an incredible and humbling experience. We wanted to help a little girl who needed a home and the reward cannot ever be underestimated.
Me and may sister were raised by a widow mom; a warmth fills my heart whenever I watch these videos! 😍💕❣️
I dont cry at funerals but this made me weep.
My Dad died in April 1971 leaving me and Mum in London. Three weeks later I was about to go out with my friend in his car in London, who was waiting outside. As I went to leave my Mum said she had something important to tell me. I protested I was late. She insisted and explained I was adopted at 6 weeks old after my birth mother (BM) moved in with another guy and had a 4th child(ME!) who was not wanted. So, I said that the only time I never knew you was those initial 6 weeks? She confirmed this and in an irritated way, I told her that she had made me late and, as she was the greatest Mum ever, it could not have been less important and PLEASE never mention it again and can I go now? 😀
this is what real love looks like
9:22 - "GO HEELS!" Of COURSE this little boy was adopted - he's got his priorities straight at such a young age.
Dang it y'all making me eyes leak. I'M NOT CRYING 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
The hardest part in life is not the physical pain, but the mental pain of life..
We all need someone to love. To many kids grow up with out 2 parents
awe! i wont to love this a thousand times
Apparently, I needed a good cry, thank you for the share!
As a man I won´t cry...I won´t shed any tear on....
...halfway through that clip I ...I NAH I don´t cry but thoose damn tears come start rolling without me noticing it...
...I was once NEAR such a shot but failed, maybe therefore my tears are rolling...I wish that my only PRECIOUS ONE I supported in that yrs the will grow up BEST...may GOD have Gratitude!
And here I am... A 63 years old bearded guy, crying like a baby... 😢😢😢
54 here, no beard, same result.
38 with beard, I'm with you.
Real men and women of genius
Love them all have great life .
Am bawling at these
Outstanding!
I'm not crying, you're crying!
I'm not crying, my eyeballs are sweating. - David Oritz
This is so heart warming, I'm getting tearing and I don't cry much
OMG, this video is calling my name as I love adoption and find it really lovely! 🥰😁😁😁😁💜💜💜💜
Love amongst family is priceless and so hard to find
The Beetles sang a song that said it all LOVE IS ALL WE NEED ❤❤❤❤❤
Omg I love these stories. I cry and I cry and I cry🥰
I'm not crying, you are!
God ILOVE THESE!!!
in a world as hard as it is at this very moment it is awsome to see some short movies that show you that there is always a good loving story and heart behind it all
My sister adopted her daughter. Her daughter is only a 8 months old now. We brought her home when she was 3 days old. The baby’s biological mother gave her up because she couldn’t stay out of prison (currently in prison at the moment) and wanted her to grow up in a non prison environment and live a normal life. Not to mention that since she’s in prison, she can’t take care of a new born baby. The baby’s biological father if unknown. He ran off before he knew that he was a father. Nobody knows who he is, where he went or what his name is. She has two father figures in her life, her uncle (me) and her grandfather (my dad).
There is still goodness in this world 🎉
In 1951 My mother left me on police steps at 18mo.,in diapers,with malnutrition. My brother and sister were also left. We are a yr. Apart me youngest. I was adopted at 5yrs. Good Christians. I always had a problem with mean people calling us orphans. A preacher told us when I was 8 , parents have to take whatever children are given them but you are chosen.
I forgive my birth parents because I don't know thier hearts or struggles. It doesn't matter anymore to me. I am 1/2 Shawnee Indian and Earth is my mother,God is my Father,Heaven is my home.
I will see you There.
Such a beautiful video, until the kid in the diaper. Can't stop laughing, I'm dying here!!! 😂😂😂😂
I came here just for this comment! Ultimate video bomb!😂😂
These are REAL people.
The world makes sense again...
I think I cried on each one I watched. I stopped half way through...
Omg that first one 😍😍😍😭😭😭
One of my best friends adopted his step kids, and it was amazing! A few years later, things didn't work out with their mom. Now, he is stuck making child support payments on 3 kids that live in another state because their real dad is a deadbeat.
That would make him a good man. An even better man if he had saved his own marriage. If he adopted them, he IS their real dad.
Shout out to that boy in his underwear not giving a damn in the final clip. lmao
I've been called a lot of names, I've had a lot of titles in my life, but the only one with any meaning or value to me is Dad. Literally nothing else matters more.
I was crying after 30 seconds.
OH , YOU ARE GOING TO CRY ❤❤❤❤
I lasted 10 seconds. Crying all ready. 😭