Yahya Goes Home: The boy with no face (Part III) | 7NEWS Spotlight
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- We've previously brought you the story of Yahya, the three-year-old Moroccan boy hidden from the world for his entire life because he was born with a deformity that left him without eyes, a nose or a functioning mouth. Then an incredible group of Australians came together to help him get a face that will help him lead a normal life. After two years in Australia, it was time for Yahya to return to Morrocco. This story contains confronting images and medical procedures. This story originally aired in 2016.
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Did anyone else notice that his mother was relegated to the background throughout the entire video, and looked so sad even after his surgery? His advocate, the lady with the short black hair, was wonderful, but she took center stage in everything, and if anyone missed the beginning of the video, they would assume that she was his mother. I just felt really bad for his mom. She just looks like she FEELS she was forgotten. She must have been terrified for her child. I felt bad for her, but I'm glad this sweet child was helped. Yes, the advocate was instrumental in this, but the producers could have done a much better job of portraying the actual family.
Yes, I felt for her, I just hope that Fatima translated most of what was discussed with the doctors instead of taking front and centre
I totally agree with you.
Agreed
💯 agree
I’m with you…poor Mum. It’s sort of disgusting. I am happy for the boy!
Did you see the huge smile on that doc's face when little Yahya said, "Thank You", with his new mouth and hugged him? He was thrilled to the bone ! That was a beautiful moment. 💕
Oh, *I* was thrilled as well, just watching from home - so you can imagine how it was for him. *Truly* an amazing moment 🎉
If I was the little boys mum i woul be telling the lady to stay in Australia and I will take him home myself. She seems to be over attached and this1 concerns me, good look little family fly on your own you can do it you are stronger than you realise.
Such a wonderful thing to hear. His parents probably thought they'd never hear words from him, and there he is talking.
What a sweet little girl that befriended Yahya next door 😩💓
Omg yess!!!!
That's the greatest thing about young children - they don't see disabilities as ugly, scary or disgusting. They see a child their age who likes to play the same games they play and who is fun to be around. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could keep that perspective all our lives?
Yes, she must have a great little 💜 heart ❤️
😊
@@2ndhandSueit would really be marvelous if we would look through people, not at them. 😊
I started crying when Yahya say "thankyou" to the doctor
Who didn't
Oh I lost my mind then!
@@mr-horse1105 good to know that I'm not the only one
Same !!😢
I feel you.
I'm a mess crying like a baby! Just when I think human beings are so rotten, then there's one like this woman & the doctor. Fabulous!
Dont Cry, it is well 💝
I was crying and a mess too. Such love, warmth and kindness is still out there. Wonderful x
@@emmaedwards829 me too, but remember humans r born pure regardless of carrying the sin of Adam n eve ...evil is taught, we have the Intelligence &choice.that sweet little girl in the village is pure...the family covered their son to go out cause of the evil..we all have a choice.
@@amandal1450 ever heard about tears of joy?
@@caraislabonita5209 I cried cause I felt their pain....i definately didnt have tears of joy🤗
Wow that Lady has the most beautiful soul I’ve ever seen she’s an ANGEL SENT FROM THE HEAVENS ABOVE
I just left a reply right above yours & noticed ur from Vegas too!! What r the chances ?! How crazy !
The boy is a Blessing
My heart is rejoicing am so happy for that little boy , this lady is a amazing person,yes am crying tears of joy
God bless you Fatima
Absolutely true , god works in mysterious ways
As a native Moroccan myself this hit close to home, alhamdulillah Yahya's life changed to the better, special thanks to sister Fatima & the doctors! And i can't ignore the strenght of Yahya's parents, i could see it in them, going out of their ways from such a small village for the sake of their son, and always kept their faith in Allah/God who allowed all of this to happen, may He bless them & reward them for all their struggle & patience.
Yahya's name in arabic literaly translates to "He lives" and indeed Yahya lives!
Hope this improves the young boy's life and he can use his life to change other people's lives, inshallah
@@caraislabonita5209 inshAllah indeed!
@@caraislabonita5209 Ameen Ya Rabbul Alameen💞🤲👌💖
I could not agree more my friend bless
That is beautiful, thank you for sharing the meaning. May the world become a better place from this story.
The doctors did such an amazing job with this little guy. I’m so happy for him and his family.
He also got the gift of speech. What an amazing thing.
I adore how some children like Hiviva who just see this little boy as a friend and no different. Some children could teach us to just accept people. Even for their physical, emotional and mental floors.
Her name is Hiba. Habiba is an Arabic word that means darling 😃
This is how we were all born, without any ability to see the differences between us. Children are pure of heart and learn how to hate from their parents and other people in their lives that can have a bad influence on them. You need to be screened before you can adopt a dog or cat where I’m from but anyone can have a child, regardless of how fit they are for that responsibility.
If we could all teach our children only love and acceptance, we would have no need for guns, weapons or war. We could all be free to believe in whatever God, religion or way of life we choose, without fear of prosecution.
Let’s all stop saying that we need more people like this and begin with being like this ourselves. ☮️💜from🇨🇦
Yeah true..
@@Canadiangirl4922 this is absolutely untrue
She is wonderful, and her parents are raising her well.
Dear Yahya, HOMIE WE NEED AN UPDATE ON HOW YOU’RE LIVIN’.
I’d pay a lot of money to get an update video from Yahya in a few years, showing how the whole thing impacted his development and what personality traits will be prevalent down the track!
When Yahya said 'Thank you' to the professor/doctor....... PRICELESS!
Exactly, that was really an *amazing* moment! It felt like those were his first words, since I followed the story! I'm so happy he now has the ability to speak 🙏
10:21 God bless the little lovely boy, and the people that helped him. 😂🥰
Fatima is a Living Saint.. God bless them all especially his parents who are such loving caring people
Yes! Amen to that!!❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for the update! Awesome news!
I love that he can smile, and just how naturally that happened once he had the ability!
Who else is chopping onions whilst watching this story? I know I am! Am so happy for little chap ❤️❤️❤️🙏! There are angels on this earth! That lady, the doctors & surgeons may God bless them!!
🤭😜🤣🤣🤣ME! In fact I was in the middle of an onion farm cutting onions💧💧💧😭😭😭😭
Me too.
All through..
From the first video.
Never knew such love still existed..
God bless them all♥️♥️♥️
This case was so full of love. Thanks to everyone who helped this little boy!
I felt the "thank you" from Yahya to the doctor, so hard it made me cry!
I've cried immediately !! ❤
It melted my heart when Yahya said 'Thank you' to the Doctor & gave him a hug!!! Such a heart warming story!
I'm sure that his mom helped him practice those important words!! It's nice to see he's starting to speak.
Thank you 10000000 times to the surgeon and everybody who helped the sweet boy,
I wonder what if we dedicated all of our time to healing people and the planet, what kind of human experience this could be. So many kids and families in need I wish this could be reality for everyone who is suffering. What a beautiful story. Maybe some day we can heal the world (I think there's a song like that)
My thoughts exactly😘🤗💯
@@AngelA-wf1sg thank you for replying! ❤🌹🙏 it's lovely to know that others also feel like that too. 🤗
Yeah.. Heal the world and make it a better place... ❤️🌏✊🏼
Yes if only we spent time and money helping our fellow human beings instead of fighting.....
So true, April. We seem to have lost some of our humanity. We spend our money on war and not on basic, human rights for all. I hope this will happen in the future. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’ve watched this little boys journey since I first found it and couldn’t be happier at the outcome. It must be very hard for the Australian Angel that saved him by enabling him to get treatment by top skilled surgeons, something unavailable in the country of his birth, to see him through such a traumatic event and return him to his home her emotions must be all over the place. I wish them all happiness.
I wept for her pain too when she had to leave him the way he hugged her and tells me he really loved her you know and her love for him was just well spoken and the kindness that she bestowed on him I know she's still crying every time she thinks of him right now
I just wonder who paid for all the medical treatments, the flights and upkeep in Australia. Was it all voluntary?
One amazing woman saw something online. A picture of a child. And saw a phone number. And, inside her an idea, a mission, began to form....it is quite something when you think about it. Bless all who helped this wonderful child. I love stories like this, which are so much needed in a troubled world. There is hope. And healing. And good, brave people....
I hope every one that help yahya having a happy life.
Be healthy and happy yahya ❤
I have always known that there was angles out there it gives me some hope that the world is safe
@@elainekuykendall5435yes except they’re incredibly hard to come across unfortunately.
When he said thank you,my tears dropped, so amazing knowing that his life has changed for the better
That is no ordinary woman. She is a Princess or an Angel. Thank you for helping that family.
Praising God for the ability of one compassionate woman and one extremely gifted Doctor for touching the life of this beautiful little boy Yahya! What an extremely close knit family and village of loving neighbors and friends. I loved this story, it refreshes my belief there is still good in the world. Thank you for presenting this video on UA-cam. To God be the Glory!
I am so happy for Yahya, totally thrilled. I've been watching his story since the beginning. But I am disturbed at how often the mother of Yahya was sidelined or in the back while the Australian woman gave all her affection to Yahya. The look on his mother's face pained me. Wishing the family and the lady from Australia the very best as both families get back to living a more normal and hopefully happy life.
Right! I found it kind of awkward how she was always holding him and crying the most, but she's still a wonderful woman.
Did we watch the same video? Why find fault?
Agree!
Yes i feel that too.
I thought I was the only one. It started in Morocco , the way she continued crying when she saw him first. I thought my god you are upsetting this child. And it continued from there. I understand the mother's language problems but she was defo sidelined. The cake was another example. Yes I agree she is a living angel to yahya but I bet the parents are glad to be home with him alone. Not forgetting the baby. Who is a born Aussie. I hope that beautiful boy gets 'eyes' in the future. The doctors did an amazing job, that has to be the best reconstruction I've seen. He's a very good looking little boy. With a bright future.
I started crying as soon as I saw Yahya goes home. Please next time let it be Yahya goes back home . Thanks all the same for the update. God Bless the Medical team and the Woman who made all this possible. God be with you always Yahya
Yes Fatima is an angel from above!! I love how she helped Yahya and his family. I love how she got involved and was so hands on with Yahya and the doctors.
The most loving thing I've ever seen one human do for another. What a beautiful soul. The entire family was blessed. And the medical team...I'm in awe.
Did anyone else sob like a total baby when he said thank you?! Omg! This story is so amazingly touching. 💖
That lady is AMAZING. She has a beautiful soul,very compassionate, May God bless her.💕💕💕💕💕
May this little boy be blessed with a healthy and successful life.
That poor little guy. His parents did a wonderful job keeping him alive long enough for this medical treatment.
How wonderful to see him smile! He has so many possibilities now. He will learn so rapidly, I hope you show us updates of his development!
My tears are flowing from my eyes. Tears of joy. Thanks to you Doc and your team and thanks to the wonderful lady and gentleman who made it possible for the boy to go to Australia for the surgery that have given the boy, family and the world a big smile. God bless you all abundantly.
This lady has a beautiful soul. She is very kind.
One thing that made me smile and cry is when I saw how pretty his smile. Thanks to all the wonderful people who helped him and gave him hope.
I've been waiting for this part 3. I am happy the surgery went well and finally going back to his home.
oh my god! i’m so happy to finally have an update on him and see him living life to the fullest 🥰
I'm so staying up to watch this. I need to see something happy and the last video made me smile. Congrats to this beautiful little boy and his parents.
This is a beautiful story and I’m so grateful to everyone involved in his journey. Thank you 🙏🏻
When he said thank you, it melts my heart ❤. Long life and blessings little one.
I’m so happy for that little boy and her family.God bless everyone who made that happen 🙏🏾
When Yahya said "Thank you" I just cried. Miraculous transformation....I'm very glad I took the time to watch these videos about Yahya
Please keep us all updated on this beautiful little boys future . This is how people should always be. This is humanity.
Kudos to the Mama who shared him and the spotlight on affection for the little boy. His family loved him first and most, and some people in nearly all cultures might have let him die, thinking it was kindness. They loved him first and just as they do their o0ther child. It must have been very hard to lose him for 2 years and to have him bonding with this adoptive "auntie" while they worried and loved from afar. The parents are every bit as lovely as the kind woman who fell in love and intervened. I am happy that this experience helped her on her journey as a breast cancer survivor, too...as one who has been there, I am sure it must have done so.
Such a feel good story about tragedy, human endurance, human kindness and generosity. Fatima is the real hero for acting on her desires to right a wrong that couldn't be fixed without her and the Doctors. I wish Yahya and his family peace and joy and a full life.
I cried through Part 1, 11, and 111. What a beautiful ending to a beautiful story, and the start of a wondrous life.
Compassion and empathy, two vital components that make a human being. Thank you all!
When Yahya said thank you to the doctor tears fell from my eyes.... omg bless his little heart💕
I love you so much Yahya, thank you so much to your parents for taking care of you, for loving you unconditionally, for protecting you. Thank you so so much to all the people who made this possible, from your best friend and her father, for the lady who helped and loved you so much, to the doctors and staff, to those people who help fundraising for your operation. To the media who covered your story. To all of them. I thank you so much.. I love you Yahya😢😭❤️❤️❤️😘😘🙏🙏
Beautiful! ❤️
❤️
Yahyas mother seems to be forgotten in these documentaries, She is quiet in the background and mostly ignored. So sad.
You are right she was ignored completely which is a shame
@@umimohamed2323 ...I can only assume that as a Muslim, living in a rural community, she is constrained through a sense of modesty and humility.
@PurpleBirch ...I have to admit that Fatima, for all of her great worth, seems to have taken control of the boy. However, that may be what the people filming wanted to convey: that it was a journey not only for Yahya, but also for Fatima. Frankly, I felt a great sense of relief that Yahya was now returned to his parents and his life entirely in their hands.
It looked to me like she herself was trying to stay on the background to give all space to the strangers who were able to save her child. It was for the sake of her child. If they asked from her to keep the child for years in Australia to heal and revalidate him, but that she was not allowed to stay, she would also have to accept it with the hope that he will stay alive and come back home.
It is the same behaviour of all these mothers who for the child's sake have to sign adoption papers to get their child out of a dangerous situation. A mother's life is all about sacrificing herself.
She is a good mother she took good care of her son!
Oh my goodness. This brought tears in my eyes just knowing there are good people in this world who will do anything and everything for others without wanting something back.God bless everyone who helped for Yahya
What a beautiful, and emotional, story.
I have tears in my eye's.A big well done to all the surgeon's at the hospital.
Tears of Joy for Yahya! He is finally at home Thank u Fatima all the doctors and the journalist who helped him in this journey
The "thank you" speaks blessings
The lady wholeheartedly help this sweet young boy is an angel, thank you also to the doctors, the parents, you are all fantastic, God bless you all abundantly 🙏❤❤❤
What a great doctor and a precious little boy.🇺🇸❤️
I am just so overwhelmed and happy for this little boy! Because of strangers who cared, he now has a voice in the world, literally. I must admit I was anxious for his little friend's reaction, though!
congratulations. i cant stop crying...a good deed which no one can ever pay
Did anyone else see the dude standing up on the rollercoaster in the one clip? Idk why that amazed me more than anything else
The lady is a grand person, the doctors, etc. I can’t help but cry for Yahya’s strength is an inspiration and challenge to all. The God of goodness bless you all. Thanks for sharing his story to the world
He is very sweet like he knows that he is better! When his friend kissed him wow so cute she is a good kid too and when he said thank you to the doctor I cried bro it was touching! He deserves the best
Yahya's name no doubt went down in medical books. What a beatiful tapestry of beatiful Souls that changed his life forever. ~ This truly touches ones Soul~
Bless Yahya and his Family. Bless this woman and all the doctors involved in this great work.
I am really happy for the little guy and his family 🥺 May Allah make it easy for them.
However, I feel quite uncomfortable about how the woman who is helping them is taking so much of the spotlight. Always being super emotional on cam and basically taking the role of the mother. In the mean time the mother is left in the background and I feel like she isn’t comfortable with that either. Like why is the mom in the backseat and the woman is sitting next to Yahya at 7:51 ? It’s just super strange in my opinion. I’m not questioning that the woman genuinely loves Yahya and cares for him but why is the mother being pushed away? It feels like an intrusion from the woman. I’ve been watching the videos about Yahya from the start and this never left my mind.
yep, I was glad when I saw she was leaving.
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Totally agree.
Yes. I feel guilty agreeing. Don’t get me wrong but the lady did a WONDERFUL job getting help for the little man. But- I could not help feeling uncomfortable for the very dignified silence of the mother in the background. I am sure the family is delighted and grateful to be back home. God bless all who helped this precious soul and many many blessings to the family.
Yes, I too am glad I'm not the only one who noticed this too. God bless them all. Expecially the mother.
The surgeon was amazing in every way. ♥️
Amazing transformation!! Very happy for the little boy and his family!!!
I boohoo'd my way through part one of this story but I had to see the other parts, regardless. Such an amazing and wonderful story, and totally heartwarming. This kind and selfless woman sees a random photo online and manages to make all kinds of amazing things to happen. I'm definitely glad I came across Yahya's story.
So happy to see Yahya back to his country May Allah (swt) protect him & bless all those doctors 🥼 & others who helped Yahya Ameen
God keeps blessing Yahya! I feel joyful, that he is doing great!
I’ve been angry with the world for too long so much hate and killing so many lies and evil. I watched little Yayhu’s every episode and cried tears of joy from my heart for these wonderful people who helped him. I now realise there is so much love and so many people who are deserving of love. His mother and father are so humble and so dear. I’m crying still because Yahyu has opened my heart again god love him. He’s a beautiful soul ❤️
Was a tear jerker. Blessings in Christ to all who helped the boy, Amen.
Very blessed to have such amazing people in this world. What a remarkable team and very special little boy x
Thank you for posting an update. Yahya looks great!
He said "thank you". Absolutely amazing. So precious.
A wonderful, happy story about a beautiful child who definitely deserved a chance in life !
Thank you for the update on this little boy! Thank you to Fatima, the surgeons , the nurses , and everyone else involved in getting Yahiya the help he desperately needed. He will have a much better quality of life as he grows older!
Thank you everyone 💚
This was a lovely true life story, it really shows the compassion of a human heart. This was such life-changing for all of them. Even myself was touch and shown there is no distance in love, but love can make the difference. Enjoy your life young man
Hearing him say thank you was amazing and I smiled so wide
I cried throughout this whole documentary! It still moves me when I watch it again. I wish I could give yahya and his mum a hug!
Fatima is an amazing soul and I pray for nothing but good in her life ❤
I watched part 2 yesterday and I'm so happy that they showed the final part of his journey! First off- God bless this amazing woman who put her life on hold to get Yahya the help he needed, God definitely used her mightily! Second to all the amazing surgeons and medical teams that gave him a new face. And certainly not last- his parents for walking by faith and trusting God to lead them to the right people to help their son! Such a beautiful story and testimony, but who keeps cutting those onions?!? 😭🥺😄🤗💖🕊️🌹
Well said 🙏
this is one of the best stories!!!! I am so happy what this woman and doctor were able to do for this amazing little boy and his family 💖
The doctors did an amazing job. His face has gone through a beautiful transformation.
What a transformation! And the beautiful friendship of Hiba is just amazing
❤🥰One of the most beautiful stories about the best parts of some amazing humans🥰❤
Another gem from 7NEWS-- thank you for pulling this one out from the vault & sharing it, just when the world could use a little more positivity!
God bless all the wonderful caring people that help this beautiful boy and his family. Such love and compassion
He captured my heart from the first but when he said thank you, I absolutely burst into tears!! God bless this perfect angel, his family and all those that rallied to give him a new life.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this update. I am so very happy that you were able to help him. What a little shining star he is. My ❤heart is so full of love for everyone involved in helping this beautiful little boy. May God bless each and everyone of you and hugs and love for Yahya.
Something that we just take for granted could mean a lot to someone else. Thank you to everyone who helped Yahya❣️
You are truly an angel.... people don't stand nowadays even for their blood relation.,.but you proved humanity is at the top....stay blessed 🌹
A big thank you to all the doctors and the care takers (God's helpers) who helped this little life named Yahya live happy and healthy. God bless you Yahya!
Yahya is Arabic and literally means
"He lives" so God Bless him and all
the helpers.
Please keep us updated on this wonderful little boy.
When Yahya said thank you my heart melted oh my gosh
I sobbed the entire 3 parts of this mini doc. I'm so glad this little boy get's to have a chance at a normal& happy life💕 That woman& Yahya' s little friend are earth angels
God bless this family and the angel who came into his life - May he grow strong and happy and live a life of happieness- such a miracle - such a display of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What an incredible boy and what an incredible team behind him. I hope he will always feel loved no matter what. Hope he comes back to Australia!
What an excellent job they did for this beautiful baby. He’s future is so bright. I hope they show progression and his journey. This family that were critical to his surgery and kept this family together. Tears of joy filled my eyes. Give the Glory to God.
lovely young boy with amazing parents.. and best doctors...bless them all
I'm so thrilled for this little boy! Thank you to everyone involved in this miracle! Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed life, Yahya.💙😊
May you live a long and full life little man!💗