I was adopted at 3 years old. I'm 50 now, and my mom passed away in 2000. I always tell people that she saved my life, and she would tell people that I saved hers. Miss you mom.
I'm going through that now. I lost her last month and we always use to say that she was put here for me and I was put here for her. The pain is indescribable when you lose that one person who will love you like no one else.
@@brooklyncraven3073 That must be especially hard. But it will get easier I promise, humans are designed to overcome heartbreak. Even though it might not feel like that now.
My backround is messy. I was out in foster care at 3. Then my dad had me, and then he didn’t want me. To this day I still have a hole in my heart from the past. My husband and I have a 4 year old son and we’re talking about adopting an older boy or girl now. I’m so happy for Alex. I hope he is building his trust back up ❤️❤️❤️
There is a lot of research about birth order dynamics when adopting. Much older might be ok otherwise younger than your child is better. Obviously don’t take my word for it but know that it’s a a thing to consider.
This father's love for Alex is incredible & the way the husband & wife looked at eachother you can tell they are deeply affectionate & in love. What a great story.
As a childess 51 year old male and a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem for the state of South Carolina, I have worked with numerous middle aged couples who foster and or adopt children. For me, the amount of utmost respect and admiration I have for such people and these children can not be put into words.
I'm so happy for you Alex! I was almost adopted by a wonderful woman, but for reasons I didn't understand, it never happened. I was in 12 foster homes, and 2 group homes before I started running away at 13 years old. I was blessed to have found my biological mother and family, but I know how you felt Alex. It did seem like every home was just temporary and you know it. You always knew to expect that after about 6 months to a year, you will be moved to more strangers, a strange place, a strange school in a strange town. So I understand how it must have felt to find out that someone really does want you. It's hard to believe! But it must be so wonderful! I hope you cherish these beautiful people who have opened their lives to you, and you all have the best of times to come ❤
I’ve been in care 14 years and have one failed adoption under my belt. I’m aging out in December so adoption is no longer an option but I love seeing other children find families
I remember wishing I was adopted because my parents were not the parents I wanted. They were sometimes abusive and we had *nothing* in common. I've come to accept that we'll never be very close, but it's lonely. I wish a family would adopt me even though I'm in my 30s. Adults need love too.
This is amazing story that he found a family that loves him this is wonderful 🎉❤😊😍😋🤗😁😘😜🤪🥰🎉❤..... GOD BLESS YOU GUYS AND HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT THIS IS THE GREAT....
Its not like rescuing a puppy. It is a damaged and hurt human being who above all will have trouble learning to trust - especially when they have been moved around a lot.
I can't deal with the fact that he legitimately looks like he is their biological son, hi looks like a mix of both! Or maybe it is simply that they look alike because they look happy in the same way, happy to be with eachother. Stunning family!
Looking at these moments, you don't need someone that's coming out of your uterus to be happy, I decide that I want to adopt as much as I can, guide them to path of success, and encourage them to adopt themselves, in hope that the cycle will continue so no more children will be left alone.
Good to see those kids at 13 or more who get a home. He deserves a family and a good life, this will help him in growth and learning to trust. He is now wanted .......
I was adopted at 5, thankfully I did not have to go through what he did, were the same age about, I am happy for him. Hope he continues to do good things.
I was orphaned at 14 years old and been in about 25 to 30 foster/ group homes I know how Alex felt. But even worse I mourned my parents at the same time.
How awful that any kid has to spend life in 15 homes. I had 2 parents but they rejected me early on and it was truly like being in foster care myself. Getting kicked out of the house all the time, staying with people, even strangers.
Unconditional love is the most amazing power in the universe, unfortunately ignorance breeds fear, hate, and indifference so much easier than acceptance.
It’s is my goal in life to adopt a teenage kid, provide them with a safe home and good education. Get them started with their career/higher education and be there for them. Being a teenager in the system is difficult, and I think it’s so much harder for them.
abortion is not the solution, killing the children so that less have to be in foster care puts out of order what really matters, of course we should encourage the best outcome for children in foster care, but killing them beforehand is not a way of doing so
@@rogggggerful I didn't even mention religion, killing people is just wrong, do you disagree? assuming we're on the same page about killing people being wrong then it sounds like you think a baby isn't alive before it's born, what then in your eyes, makes a baby in the womb less valuable than one outside of the womb? another question: when do you consider life to start?
@@kindnessreminder yes people have different beliefs than me, but that is besides the point, there is objective truth, do you disagree that murder is wrong? I’m not forcing anyone to answer questions, I’m just taking part in a discussion about an important topic
8,000. . . 8,000 kids . . . May God help me get the right path of my career and may God give me the ability to be a foster mom to teens! (I hope to help them when they get old enough to be on their own)🥺
Never understood by people adopt outside of the US. Must be legal red tape or the waiting ...whatever it is it has to stop ..kids want a stable home and love. Not gifts or adventures..they want YOU
If advertising for children needing families was as common as advertising dogs & cats... (no offense to anyone, they all deserve love) if the system valued children enough to make sure the funds to assure their placement were in each states budget...blessings to all these children, their foster carers (may you do right for the children, not simply the paycheck) & those that adopt...Happy Mothers (& Fathers) Day
Love has to be unconditional. Take on a stinky little thirteen year old and you have to love him just for being that. After all the tears, comfoting and tantrums that are to come, possibly the "I hate you" programme too and the banging of many doors along with the thump of oversize feet rushing up the stairs in pure rage (we've all gone through that): he will love you as deeply as all the love you've shown to him whilst you bit your lip and bought him that new pair of trainers he was howling for. Parental NO!!! rarely means never, does it? How I envy you both.
I was adopted at 3 years old. I'm 50 now, and my mom passed away in 2000. I always tell people that she saved my life, and she would tell people that I saved hers.
Miss you mom.
I'm going through that now. I lost her last month and we always use to say that she was put here for me and I was put here for her. The pain is indescribable when you lose that one person who will love you like no one else.
@@brooklyncraven3073
You will grow a new strength to bear it.
My condolences.
@@PatriciaKelly-gz7vg I sure hope so. I lost my father last year too so I hope I find the strength soon. Thank you Patricia
@@brooklyncraven3073
That must be especially hard. But it will get easier I promise, humans are designed to overcome heartbreak. Even though it might not feel like that now.
@@PatriciaKelly-gz7vg I guess you never heard of PTSD
why is no-one talking about how stunning his hair colour is
Weird, there is a red haired boy named Alex, right in back of my house. Yes, it is a beautiful color.
Because it doesn't matter?
Because is totally irrelevant to his story.
His hair is what I saw first!! 😊
It is a such a beautiful colour. They make a lovely family!!
My backround is messy. I was out in foster care at 3. Then my dad had me, and then he didn’t want me. To this day I still have a hole in my heart from the past. My husband and I have a 4 year old son and we’re talking about adopting an older boy or girl now. I’m so happy for Alex. I hope he is building his trust back up ❤️❤️❤️
Sending you love from Australia 🌹xx
Best of everything for the future.
There is a lot of research about birth order dynamics when adopting. Much older might be ok otherwise younger than your child is better. Obviously don’t take my word for it but know that it’s a a thing to consider.
@@M_SC Yes, its not like your adopting a puppy.
@@M_SC yes, it can be important for the children already in the family not to 'loose' their place in the family to someone new
Godspeed to you and your family, I hope you and your husband adopt, your past may have been a mess but your future is bright.
I love his beautiful red hair. I’m glad that he now has a forever home.
This father's love for Alex is incredible & the way the husband & wife looked at eachother you can tell they are deeply affectionate & in love. What a great story.
This is so sweet. I hope two years later he's as happy as he appears here.
Very polite young man and you can tell the couple adore him. Wonderful story.
I just hope he will not be indoctrinated by Christianity or he will be a homophobe
@@empressatheism5146 or worse, he becomes a crazy far left social justice warrior.
It's just as sweet to watch the father gain a son. The whole family just seems full of love.
❤️
What a handsome young man. I'm very happy for him and his family.
As a childess 51 year old male and a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem for the state of South Carolina, I have worked with numerous middle aged couples who foster and or adopt children. For me, the amount of utmost respect and admiration I have for such people and these children can not be put into words.
I am 67 and childless. It’s a sad regret but much trauma from life is to blame.
@@upstatenewyork I hope, at 67, life is some what trauma free for you. Take care!👍
Of all the older adoption stories I've seen, this is the best
Finally they found their son!!!! I am so happy for this family!!!
OH man, how he just bolted in for that hug.. Starved for so long of that secure feeling. So happy for them.
Good Foster And Adoptive Parents Are Angels! Thank You To All Of You! Merry Christmas!
He’s a happy boy ... what a great blessing for all of them!!!
I'm so happy for you Alex! I was almost adopted by a wonderful woman, but for reasons I didn't understand, it never happened. I was in 12 foster homes, and 2 group homes before I started running away at 13 years old. I was blessed to have found my biological mother and family, but I know how you felt Alex. It did seem like every home was just temporary and you know it. You always knew to expect that after about 6 months to a year, you will be moved to more strangers, a strange place, a strange school in a strange town. So I understand how it must have felt to find out that someone really does want you. It's hard to believe! But it must be so wonderful! I hope you cherish these beautiful people who have opened their lives to you, and you all have the best of times to come ❤
🙏❤️
They look like his actual parents what a blessing!
What a handsome young man and what a beautiful family...God bless them all🙏
I wish every child in care could find a loving family like this.x
Gorgeous looking boy,
My wish is continued happiness for this new family group!
Lovely, you can see on his face his dreams have come true. He actually looks a lot like his new mum.
I thought the same thing! 😁
They place on same looks
What a wonderful story thank God for this beautiful family
I’ve been in care 14 years and have one failed adoption under my belt. I’m aging out in December so adoption is no longer an option but I love seeing other children find families
I hope you ll be happy and make your own, loving family
God bless you!
What a heart-warming story. So much love evident in every shot.
I’m so happy for you Alex. You are such a sweet sweet child. You look like your dad! Your parents adore you. You are safe and loved.
I remember wishing I was adopted because my parents were not the parents I wanted. They were sometimes abusive and we had *nothing* in common. I've come to accept that we'll never be very close, but it's lonely. I wish a family would adopt me even though I'm in my 30s. Adults need love too.
Friends can be the family you chose. ❤
Best wishes from someone who also grew up in a troubled family.
same bro same..
I'm in my 30s too but I'd adopt you!
@Richard SPARKS nice and thoughtful parents. Noone wants to live with bad people
May God grant you a large and loving of your own.
Praise God!! What a loving family for precious boy! What a blessing 🙏
he looks so relieved. 💜
Lovely couple and a great kid (with stunning red hair to boot).
They seem like a great family. I wish them all the best.
Warms my heart so much. Teary eye here. I wish I could adopt too.
Seeing a happy loved child, just makes my day! Everyday!
How wonderful! Thank you news channel for your good work.
I hope that kid grows up to be something really great. Good on that couple.
Every. Child. Deserves a. Lovely. Family. .. . ❤️❤️❤️
This is amazing story that he found a family that loves him
this is wonderful 🎉❤😊😍😋🤗😁😘😜🤪🥰🎉❤.....
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS AND HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT THIS IS THE GREAT....
you’d never guess he was adopted and they’re super cute, oh, and no, they’re not tears in my eyes, it’s just very windy
Just the loveliest family, it seems, like they all belong together.
moi aussi!
They actually look like they could be biologically related! So glad for him!i hope he had the best life.
I love his red hair!
Its not like rescuing a puppy. It is a damaged and hurt human being who above all will have trouble learning to trust - especially when they have been moved around a lot.
I would love to build a family like that❤ bravo to all of them
Alex looks so happy like he still can't believe it. I wish all the best to that family 😊
Oh God bless.🙏🙏🙏❤ what a loving story.
That is so great. What a way to make your day.
God bless them all. I am so happy for them.
🥰 So happy for them!!
To have a Family...Treasures of the Heart...
I can't deal with the fact that he legitimately looks like he is their biological son, hi looks like a mix of both! Or maybe it is simply that they look alike because they look happy in the same way, happy to be with eachother. Stunning family!
Looking at these moments, you don't need someone that's coming out of your uterus to be happy, I decide that I want to adopt as much as I can, guide them to path of success, and encourage them to adopt themselves, in hope that the cycle will continue so no more children will be left alone.
Good to see those kids at 13 or more who get a home. He deserves a family and a good life, this will help him in growth and learning to trust. He is now wanted .......
He looks so much like them.
Every one deserves love especially kids the bad people dont deserve it wish id have had it so glad to see he got his wish❤
I Love This 💙 He Even Looks Like His New Parents x
Sweet story and good-hearted couple.
Wonderful! I lived in 17 different foster homes & it's awful. God bless them!
I don't understand how such nice and smart kids keep getting returned to foster homes.
They don't tell you about the trauma related issues these foster kids have. Most people can't handle it.
This melt my heart ❤
I was adopted at 5, thankfully I did not have to go through what he did, were the same age about, I am happy for him. Hope he continues to do good things.
What a wonderful, heartwarming story. God bless each of them. I am So very pleased for Alex & also his new Mum & Dad, too.x
My mom adopted me and she didn’t have much but she gave me all she had and I never had to want for anything. Love her to pieces ♥️♥️♥️
He’s a sweetie🤗
What fine people. God bless you.
A great and happy boy!
I was orphaned at 14 years old and been in about 25 to 30 foster/ group homes I know how Alex felt. But even worse I mourned my parents at the same time.
God bless you and God LOVES YOU 🙏🙏🙏❤
@@mangafq8 Thankyou Mary.
May god grant you all the happiness in the world
May you be blessed with happiness, success, good health & strength ...👍🏾
May God grant a large loving family of your own.
I want to adopt ❤️❤️❤️ I'm only 21 but I feel like it would be wonderful
How awful that any kid has to spend life in 15 homes. I had 2 parents but they rejected me early on and it was truly like being in foster care myself. Getting kicked out of the house all the time, staying with people, even strangers.
Unconditional love is the most amazing power in the universe, unfortunately ignorance breeds fear, hate, and indifference so much easier than acceptance.
He is such a cutie. 😍
Love that great hair! Thanks be to God!
Warms the heart to see stories like this.
Beautiful family 🙏🏻❤️
May God bless this family.
It’s is my goal in life to adopt a teenage kid, provide them with a safe home and good education. Get them started with their career/higher education and be there for them. Being a teenager in the system is difficult, and I think it’s so much harder for them.
A beautiful family 🙋🏽♀️🦅☀️🦅🕊💞🕊💞🕊💞🕊💞
Glad he’s found a forever home it must b so hard for children in care every child needs to feel they belong to someone.
This happened three years and I’m bawling my eyes out on 14 May 2021!
I’m looking for a follow up as this makes my heart happy.
🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑🤗🤗🤗
So happy to see this.
WOW - If that didn't bring happy
tears to ones eyes I don't know what will.
God love them. I hope it is everything he expects and more than he dreams! 💙💚💛🧡❤️💜
Goosebumps!💕
What a wonderful story. Bless those parents. And this is unrelated, but the mother... I can't believe how much she looks like Sutton Foster.
This is wonderful!!!
It amazes me that these politicians push for so much abortion legislations but none for adoption.
abortion is not the solution, killing the children so that less have to be in foster care puts out of order what really matters, of course we should encourage the best outcome for children in foster care, but killing them beforehand is not a way of doing so
@@baileybuehnerkemper7683 they arent killing anybody.. its your stupid religion that has brainwashed you
@@rogggggerful I didn't even mention religion, killing people is just wrong, do you disagree? assuming we're on the same page about killing people being wrong then it sounds like you think a baby isn't alive before it's born, what then in your eyes, makes a baby in the womb less valuable than one outside of the womb? another question: when do you consider life to start?
@@kindnessreminder yes people have different beliefs than me, but that is besides the point, there is objective truth, do you disagree that murder is wrong? I’m not forcing anyone to answer questions, I’m just taking part in a discussion about an important topic
Exactly . Unborn life counts to them. Once born , they could care less.
Wish them all the best and happiness in life.
8,000. . . 8,000 kids . . . May God help me get the right path of my career and may God give me the ability to be a foster mom to teens! (I hope to help them when they get old enough to be on their own)🥺
Never understood by people adopt outside of the US. Must be legal red tape or the waiting ...whatever it is it has to stop ..kids want a stable home and love. Not gifts or adventures..they want YOU
My first was 18 years old sitting in my Business Math class, then two more, and then that last one my last year of teaching. Not easy, but a miracle
Beautiful story !
If advertising for children needing families was as common as advertising dogs & cats... (no offense to anyone, they all deserve love) if the system valued children enough to make sure the funds to assure their placement were in each states budget...blessings to all these children, their foster carers (may you do right for the children, not simply the paycheck) & those that adopt...Happy Mothers (& Fathers) Day
God help em.Amen.
H O O R A Y !!! Blessings. 🧡🙏
11 years is too long thank you Jesus they are perfect for one another! 🙏🏾
beautiful beautiful boy 🥰
I’m happy for the son and for the parents
How beautiful
This is a reason to celebrate!
Nice parents lucky kid!
How sweet.
Love has to be unconditional. Take on a stinky little thirteen year old and you have to love him just for being that. After all the tears, comfoting and tantrums that are to come, possibly the "I hate you" programme too and the banging of many doors along with the thump of oversize feet rushing up the stairs in pure rage (we've all gone through that): he will love you as deeply as all the love you've shown to him whilst you bit your lip and bought him that new pair of trainers he was howling for. Parental NO!!! rarely means never, does it? How I envy you both.
So good to see❤️