Her Parents Left Her | Now in Lao Back Roads & Hmong Villages E3
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Stopping along an unmarked road high in a forest in Laos I am surprised to find walking out of the jungle a little Hmong girl and her elderly family..
Her Parents Left Her | Now in Lao Back Roads & Hmong Villages E3
Making our way north from Mina's home village of Lavec we have been suggested to take an unmarked back road over the mountain that will lead us down into Xaysomboun.. Ride along with us and enjoy our latest Laos Adventure.. Back Roads and Hmong Villages!
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Sabaidee and welcome to my channel....Now in Lao!!
My name is Todd and i am an Australian currently living in Laos with my wife, Neenee.
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Oz tip slow down Red Dust entry:
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You’re a good dude that’s for sure. Nice one!
Ingenious idea! Waiting for the new rubbers.. when they're fitted I will try this to seal up any minor cracks👌 I'd need a dozen tubes of silicone as it is now 😆
Cheers mate 👍
Quick fix! Put a pc of 2-3 mm rubber between body and door.
Another thing that helps is to wipe brake fluid on the rubber seal. Brake fluid makes the rubber expand.
Brake fluid is water based and does not make rubber expand, other wise all your rubber seals in the braking system would turn to mush. Brake fluid also soften & removes paint.@@rubennilsson5416
Lmao 😂😂
I had a 69 dodge pu with a slant 6 and the door leaked air so bad and in Alaska you need all the warmth you can get in winter.
My friend put my truck in his heated garage on day one cleaned the jam really good applied Vaseline to the door and then filled in the jam area with caulking gun exterior sealant push the door closed. Let it sir almost 3 days and WHOA! I had a brand new door! 🎉😂.
Thank you guys for giving some love for that little girl appreciate it 💗 ❤️
There's another one, there's another one. That sounds exactly like something Mel would do. What a precious child. Luck she has grand parents to care for her.
Such a beautiful young girl saying thank you for your generosity Todd / Neenee. I can't believe how parents can walk away from their own flesh and blood but it is more common in those areas than we can comprehend as I saw it with many students in the schools. A life is worth nothing .. zilch.. so sad. Todd you've gotta remember to give way to youth when playing football mate. Bushyboy Oz.
The little old Hmong lady at the end was so adorable.
Thank you Todd. These people have so little. Just some kindness is so powerful a force in their lives. God bless you.
So sad to see that little Hmong girl being abandoned by her father. Never want to see a kid go through that hard life. You can see the sad looking in her face 😢😢. Nice job Todd. This is why we are watching your videos. 👍👍💯💯
It was so sad seeing that little girl you could see her pain in her face.
So much pain 😢
It's always a good day when there's a new Now in Lao video.
I wish they would go on for hours.
Love Laos
Thank you 😉👍
ขอบคุณที่ช่วยเด็กม้ง thank you so much to helping of the Hmong people’s 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I saw how much you enjoyed playing soccer with the kids, and I just felt where your heart is, so I cried a bit, and sent you a few bucks on Pay pal. God bless you and your family.
Message sent 👌
Thank you so much!
Great video, mate. Another heart wrencher about that little girl. She looks so sweet and innocent. She has my prayers, as well as the elderly woman. Thank God you were able to offer them some things. Sorry to see Mina was feeling under the weather. Always stay safe and healthy. Take of the 2 beautiful ladies. Cheers mate.
So hard to see the children , how you control your tears , iam use to see these poor in philippines , thank GOD for grandparents
Love what your doing that poor little girl being left by her parents.... made me cry!😢🙏
Thank you very much for loving my Hmong people. May God love you 2 and guide you to happiness and success. 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
Not just ruff road but stiff suspension. It will get you there and back in the back country but to do that it was built hell strong. I have a big Ram diesel and it's the same way. But will haul or pull anything but at a price. Hard riding. You did buy yet right thing for what you want to do. Keep on truckin.
..and loving every minute of it 👌😉
Beautiful countryside 🎉
I'm a little sad for that Hmong child because like so many Hmong children, their futures are difficult. Thanks, Todd, I always like seeing your videos because it is humbling and makes me realize the beauty of Lao and the struggle.
You are so kind and thoughtful 👍 like the country song 🎵 👍👍👍
Sad 😢😢😢😢thank you for shining some loves to ones in needs.
Love you hart my friend
Enjoying your content
@@duncanstirling6643 Cheers mate, thanks
This bloke is a saint....🙏
Thanks!
Thank you! Much appreciated 👍
Ua tsuag nawb! Big thanks to both of you. Feel so sorry for that little orphan girl. You both extremely helped that little girl out even with just a little, that means a lot. God bless you both.
This got me in tears with tiny grandma. . So sweet guys!!
Beyond words...great video
Im a new member I think and want to say thanyou to u and your wife for the help you give and bringing up that happy kid
Thanks Kenneth, and it's great to have you along for the ride 👍
A pleasure to meet you in Vientiane today my friend! Thank you so much for the ride from the gym :D You're a lifesaver!
Anytime Alex, no problem at all. Enjoy your stay in Vientiane 💪
To give of yourself as you guys do gives us hope in humanity. You guys are a shining light in the lives of the Hmong People. Let that light never dim. One village, one person at a time.
God Bless you 🙏 Jim and Harriet Well done video mate.
u are a good man! - from Singapore
Howdy Brother, im glad Mina was able to see her biological family,,but she definitely knows what up! My niece is such a good girl,,learning to share with less fortunate. Proud of her like always. Gotta tell you about my latest stupidity. About 6 pm this evening i slipped, tripped and fell,,trid to catch myself on the car door. Ended up dislocating my right shoulder. Had to go to the hospital to pop it back in. Puked from the pain...cussed. a bunch. Got 2 doses of sister morphine,,muscle relaxers. Anyway,,glad this was a good trip for you guys. ❤ Mina! Ttyl,,,Marlon
Damn dude! The lengths you'll go to to get a hit!
In all seriousness mate, be careful. I have some nice tables for your viewing in upcoming videos so don't go doing anything stupid 🙏
Unfortunately, many new husbands won't accept children from previous marriages, so the mother is stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Such ashame .... a Chicken/ Hen knows better...
Such great content!! Thanks for sharing, I want to visit
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You two do a really good job! Your two are making the world much better! God bless you! xoxox from Germany!
Thank you Todd, your love to the poor means a lot to everyone who watches your channel. Again, thank you!
Thankyou for watching 🙏
Very sad. But it’s true their parents gets marry very young and most of the time drugs addictions like yaba breaks marriages. Thank you to your family for the generosity as always! God blessed and stay safe! Good karma will always come to good people and I believed your families is one of those! Love, respect and stay safe!
Giving to the old lady was tops!
watching the commercials
well, that was a bit sad. That little girl, at least she had her grandparents to love and look out for her. Kind of funny the elderly woman. Nice to see she finally understood.
Thank you the gift Hmong kids village .
It's good to see you doing good deeds for the people of Laos. Lao, Hmong, and other ethnic groups. If Hmong Americans do what you do, they will arrest them and put in jail.
I'm your newest sub🎉
I will be in Lao about November, I'll be in Chaing Mai in September. I'm from Alaska I can't wait to see Lao by dirtbike . I enjoy your blogs. Bless you and your family for blessing the less fortunate 😊 maybe we'll meet this fall...
What if after trying to give the blanket what if you layed it in her direction of travel on the ground. Smile point at blanket then her with a bow and smile . I bet she'd get it then😊. Maybe 😮 . Go Easy 🤘 👍
Todd another great vlog mate
A bit of Van Morrison goes a long way, great choice
Todd, it a Hmong tradition about the little girl. Right or wrong, that goes back so many decade. The mom didn't abandon her or we don't know but culture states she has no rights to the little girl if they divorce. Sad but true because it's old culture. Then dad up and leaves because he needs work or he's out chasing tails. So she lucky her grand parents are there but I'm sure it's a big burden for them. Unfortunately there's less of that in the States. But it still goes on sadly.
Sorry but you're wrong. The father simply left because he saw a better girl to be with. The mother left because the new guy only wanted her and not the child that wasn't his. Most mother will not abandon their child, but she did.
Both of them had no business getting married and having children, they were too immature. They simply showed you the dark side of humanity where greed rules over love. Only the child's grand parents showed any love for her.
Hi Todd, Do you or Nee Nee know any couple who might be interested in adopting this young girl? i think it's worth a try to ask around.
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Another great vlog, good on you guys for helping the locals, and to Robin for those Beanies. She has spent quite a lot on all that wool!
That dust coming in the back doors is a tough one. Because they are barn doors with that bloody great spare wheel hanging on there, those doors will rattle on those rough roads & will never completely seal because they are always moving. BUT I have found by turning on the fan flat out and putting the vent control to open, not recirculate, it helps to blast air into the cabin and give a slight pressure to slow down the dust coming in the back. Good luck.😊
Keep these great tips coming Wayne! Love it! Cheers mate 🍻
Excellent video. Fascinating country and gentle people. Have only been in Laos a couple of times but watching your videos draws me to visit up country now. ❤
Thank you. You won't be disappointed 👍
thank you
Thanks for visiting, giving, and playing with our Hmong soccer boys and villages. I remember visiting this village last year, and hope come back again this year.
I see that you have a new off road Toyota, it looks awesome. It is much better than your Chevrolet right. Good to see you both again from USA.
What I love about your content is the gift giving that bring smiles and happiness to my fellow Hmong in the mountains. Thank you for your generosity.
You guys sooo kind ,may God bless and guide wherever you go ,drive safe
Great drone footage Todd ........I'm glad the old lady ended up taking the blanket & hat ......I hope Mina has gotten over her head cold, hoping it was nothing more ❤
When I watched videos of Laos. I prefer watching videos outside the city area. To me this is more interesting to watch than traffic and loads of people crowed in one area. Sceneries of the mountains and rivers makes me feel at home. When I retire I would consider going over there. Really want to thank you both for years of great videos. Todd and Nenee you both are awesome! Your adopted daughter has a great life now and she's beautiful. When she gets older she'll help you drive😅 👍🙏🙏🙏
From an Australian in Thailand,Tod your a remarkable bloke and so pleased you have a remarkable woman on your journey
Thanks Simon. Hope you're living a great life across the creek 👌
Van Morrison cool mate👍 beautiful little kids, that little girl is luved❤ .
Another nice (very...) vlog. Thanks Todd. 👍👍
This is common within the Hmong community in Laos and of our ancestors. The kids left behind due to the new spouse who won’t have them or they leave the kids with grandparents. Very tragic and sad for the kids who are so innocent and need their parents
Thank you 🥰😍Be safe trip 🙏😇
Love your videos. Love all the wonderful gifts both of you continue to give to people in remote villages and along the roads. Very kind of you both.
Always good. Amazing Lao and right vibe playing football with the young lads. Be safe on those small tracks.
Love your videos..giving gifts to all kinds.. god bless you..
Just gorgeous out there! It’s a beautiful life you’ve made in Laos!🙏🏻
Love it - thank you show us 👍🙂🙏
Doesn't matter if you're a heavy drinker. Clearly, you're looking after your family. Happy days ❤
Actually he is not, just Aussi's just talk about it a lot
20:34 ... wow, very beautiful landscape. Actualy it is burning season. Fortunately you seem to have pritty good air. Thank you for helping the poorest of the poor !!! 🙏
Actually burning season starts around March, so not started just yet.
keep it up Todd these videos are the greatest, when your on your off beat roads and adventures into rural Lao. The reason why I am a fan!!!
Hang about bro, this adventure has only just started! 😉👍
Hi Guy's Another great video, a reminder to all us old farts that there are better ways to spend your latter years, than ringing the last dollar out of what ever you spent our lives doing.. Not sure what we have done to deserve this opportunity to take total control of how we organize every day, but it is what it is. Nice to see you increasing your use of some of the old lingo from the old country (frog and toad), I have some more if you need them. The issue of abandoned children, is a difficult one. As bad as it may seem it is still streets ahead of the western system of fostering, where there no blood ties. Yes some foster parents do a great job, but kids seem to come out the end bitter and resentful. You are certainly putting the troopy through its paces, and even as old as it is, it is streets ahead of anything else on the market.
God bless you two
Hmong people in laos have a history of splitting children up when divorced. The father and his family never want to keep the daughters, but the boys they will keep bc they will forever carry the family name. The daughters get to go with the mother, and if they're lucky, they will stay with her even after she's married. Some stay behind with grandparents or uncles bc the mom's new husband doesn't want them. The women will choose their new spouse over their children, which is really sad. I wish they would change that mindset.
Yes, i suppose children are disposable to them but then again who teaches them as children to adopt this mindset? The adults. This young girl looks shell-shocked. totally numb. A child has a right to a happy childhood. Too bad, as adults, they dismiss it as irrelevant.
@steveandrews499 you are correct. It's been taught for generations. They see that having a spouse is more important bc when a person gets old, they have each other to take care of each other. Their dependency is not on the children bc they believe children will only do so much, unlike a spouse. There are only a few that don't have this mindset and will put all their trust and love in their kids. Thank goodness those in Western countries have changed vs. those in Laos/Vietnam/Thailand.
Great mountain.
🤗🙏!
Great video, loved it. Thank you.
Take care.
Hi Todd and Nee Nee, I love your drone video.
God bless you Todd an Nenee for all the love you share with the Laos people and the children. It was heartbreaking when the grandparents of that sweet little child who's parents abandoned her, I could see the pain in her face the whole time just wanting her parents love and to be held, heartbreaking is putting it lightly. Playing with the children along the trip was such a wonderful thing to do, it helps bring trust and happiness to them as well as the snacks, these words from the cookie man from a two years ago, if you remember me. I said buy cookies for every child and you did, bless you both as I still follow. I had a bad three years Todd, I lost my parents, three childhood friends and 8 aunt and uncles. I am only one of five left alive from both sides of the family now. I pray to God and our Lord Christ that the pain will ease and the world keep moving on with or without me. Just wanted to say I have not forgotten the both of you and your good deeds. Love from the cookie man, bless you on your journeys Todd and Nenee 😇🙏
A very tragic 3 years mate. Of course I remember the cookie man. I'm not sure if you have seen it, but last year we returned and tracked down that little girl (the cookie girl) from the dam disaster area who missed out on a cookie and brought her and her family many gifts ua-cam.com/play/PLgvgjiOf9zKSneII-iwKVcEFI_p97v5WK.html&si=Qi7jT8hs-YHy7I-a We would not know her family and many others we have helped along the way if it wasn't for you and what you started.. Thank you!
It's very nice to hear from you again Roger, and I hope that your pain eases and you find peace my friend. Take care
@@NowinLao No!, thank you Todd and Nenee for allowing me to help! It shattered my heart when you told the story that I watched and wanted to help. I am not rich but poor and disabled, I needed to help as I believe every child should know kindness and joy. I am again deeply hearing back from you, it brought tears back and a warmth of knowing you found her again. God bless you both for warm hearts and care for others as I feel in my own heart. It is a blessing from God that I had run across your video, it was the title that brought me to watch and respond. Life has been hard, but you eased a longing inside me, your words sent me to tears of joy to be remembered. What I did was for the children and to be a part of something special. It is a fate of beauty and love to have been given the chance to help. My depression has been rough, but you both had made me feel very grateful for you and Nenee's caring. I don't know how to thank you both enough for everything. I will be back to watching, this I promise ♥️ May God be with you both, 🙏 Thank you so very much Todd.
One of the best of your contributions. Loved this episode!
Welcome to My village
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Another day and another video keep up the great work ❤
Great stuff todd. I am really enjoying watching this series so far . You are showing us parts of Laos that other vloggers just don't show. Keep up the good work mate 🇱🇦❤️👍
Thanks Wayne
God bless her, she must have been 100yrs old
I would've said 9 at the most 😐🙄
Song name start of video?
Great vid mate,Love ya work mate.Hit the frog and toad ,5555, i havent heard that for a few years lol
Such a beautiful country Todd love your videos it's something like a life style I want to live only because I'm here already in U.S. my parents brought me here when I was baby.
You both are so sweet.❤
Nasty Todd, intimidating an old lady like that with your blanket salesman technique! Neenee to the rescue and left Yay with a smile on her face. Fabulous scenery all around you on this leg of the trip, and so many waterfalls 555! I loved the way those people just appeared from nowhere in the middle of the jungle. It was like turning the clock back a couple of hundred years when everyone lived on the proceeds of what they could find in the forest. So sad that parents can just abandon their children like that leaving them with grandparents. It happens far to often in this part of the world. The little girl looked so sad and I hope that somewhere she has friends to play with. I loved the way kind-hearted Mina wanted to give her some cookies. Your footballing skills are much better than mine Todd (being a rugby man) but one of those boys still managed to "nutmeg" you twice. :-) Keep them coming Todd. God bless you all for your Kindness and generosity.
that woman eating at the back of the troopy exhaust must be enjoying the fumes LOL
Dang Todd one day I wish I run into you in Laos
I was just there this past November.
I went to odomxai , luang nam tha , vengvang, and mostly stay in Vientiane
Best video for a while, really enjoyed it. Please try and improve your football skills.
Haha yeahh.. that kid kicked my arse 😏
Thanks mate
The plight of little girls wandering around is a concern. The heartbroken landlady of a house that I stayed at in Vientiane in about December 1963 lost her little 8 year old daughter, she was kidnapped.
Your land cruiser is doing good after many trips in the bush you just take the car for nuts to be tightened engine mounting nuts etc any nuts accessible by spanners.
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nice song, whats its name?
that poor little girl thats so sad i just wish i could help her
Whats the name of the first song that plays in the first couple of mins??
It's so sad when the parents are divorced, mom got remarried and child left with grandparents.
That Water fall. Many Hmong have died. They have no safety and no fences to protect them. It’s a wonderful water fall, but government no restrict law to protect it.
I know thais do not like seat belts but Mina could be badly injured unrestrained in the back it is up to you and nee nee would hate to see her get hurt you are doing great vids. love thailand and Lao
You at Phalavet