Foster Family Fun - Miss A’s a Gymnast!
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Simone Biles was in foster care and now she’s a gold medal Olympian.
We’ll all see Miss A rockin it in the Olympics one day. With people like this behind her, she’s bound to go far. Such a fantastic family.
Simone Biles was adopted and is the current best female gymnast. Pretty cool stories!
She stayed with a host family so she could train with chow in Iowa. Simone biles was in foster care and was adopted by her grandparents
Lauren M Incorrect. Gabby had a family who supported her through her entire life/career. Simone Biles was in foster care as a child before being adopted by her maternal grandfather. But yes, she is an Olympic gold medal winning gymnast.
Violet Hill that was Gabby Douglas who trained in Iowa
One of my teachers once told me “don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle” maybe that would help her ☺️
That’s what I told her!
You are literally the future woman and mom I want to be. Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your story. You make me cry by how good of a heart you have and love you are pouring into these foster kid's lives. Crying tears because this is literally the type of life I've always wanted to live.
Your message is making me cry!!
Ditto that!! Exceptional job for your second kid
You put it into words beautifully. I feel the same way watching these videos.
Same! I want to be a foster parent and have a career in helping kids, I love these videos.
To Miss A- I started gymnastics when I was 13 and was put with a bunch of little kids and one girl who was two years younger than me. It was embarrassing, but I stuck with it because I thought it might still be something I liked. Today, I still love tumbling and gymnastics, and the few years I was in the class, I even became friends with some of the kids who were a lot younger than me. We had a special relationship and competed together. Overtime, I got a lot better and I found my passion. Even though I started much later than most people, I found what I love and can now tumble quite well. Don't give up and definitely don't ever compare yourself to others! You're doing great, and everything takes time.
You’re an inspiration!!!
I absolutely love how comfortable she is with you and how understanding you are.
I wish I had foster parents like them when I was in the system
That awesome that Ms.A gets to stay with her friends I know kids in foster care who don't what you do is amazing and keep it up
Yeah when I was in foster care I never got to see my friends. Sometimes they would call but that's it. It's so sad when you lose your friends 😭
@@ItsMissYvette I'm so sorry that you never got to see them I cant imagine life without my friends
@@lilyduffy2923 I remember how important my friends were and having to leave them when I'd move from foster home to foster home. It always broke my heart. As an adult it's hard to open up sometimes because it hurts me to lose people
As a gymnastics coach myself, I can say that the sport is for any age!! I have students that started at 12+ And they’re thriving and competing now. I hope she loves it and enjoys her time in the sport! You all seem like such an amazing family, keep doing what you’re doing!
We do karate for our foster daughter. We don’t get reimbursed because we are kinship fosters parents. But it’s worth it to see how much she enjoys it.
It really is amazing to see the kids grow :)
Brittany Bower What is a kinship foster parent?? I’m very curious about foster care.
@@kaylamesser5733 kinship is unlicensed placements. So relatives or someone else that has some kind of connection to the child/family. Family friends, teachers, etc. Any relationship that would allow the kids to keep a connection to relationships or community. There are never enough foster homes, so kinship/relative homes are lifesavers for sure. However, being unlicensed means that access to financial supports can be pretty limited.
@@kaylamesser5733 foster care through a family member! ❤
Desirae Miller You can actually become a licensed kinship foster parent & they do reimburse once a month in Texas.
It’s so good to see her starting an activity as an older kid! It’s never too late to get started! I am a dance teacher and older beginners are some of my favourite classes to teach. I have seen dancers start at age 12-13 and reach national level competitions within a few years, so no goal is too far away! Go Miss A!!
i know how she feels to think it’s too late to start in a sport that is so competitive like gymnastics or cheer because everyone always starts so young. i started tumbling classes just like the one you showed when i was thirteen and i am now a sophomore in high school and am varsity cheerleading captain. you tell her don’t worry because feeling left behind drives you to be the best in your class. she’s got this. 💪🏻
I love that you tell Miss A and your own children that "we don't say that we can't, we say that we will try." You are fostering a growth mindset-- that she has the ability to learn new things and to grow from her mistakes, and that's really important for building resilience. So I applaud you and your ability to communicate that, because positive thoughts like these she can carry with her throughout her whole life.
I cannot even fathom living my life as a teenager and taking care of siblings or parents or whatever it may be. The world is cruel to kid sometimes. I’m 16 and I still have a two parents who hug me before school in the morning and tell me they love me every night. My parents drive me to and from each and every activity, and support me every step of the way. Thank you for being that person for kids who don’t have it. Every kid on this earth deserves unconditional love, and not all always receive it 💜
I agree. Beautiful comment. I'm glad you have gratitude for the fact you DO have that and realize not all kids do.
I am 17 years old and I have had many CYS (or CPS) visits. I live with my grandma and my mom because my mom is a heavy drug user. There have been countless times where I have been stranded in the car with her because she was too high to drive. My principal has had to drive me home from school many times. There have been countless ER visits. Every time something like this would happen I would help cover it up. We would blame it on the new medications she was on or some medical condition etc... I spent my whole life doing anything and everything to stay out of the system because my situation couldn’t be worse than foster care. The horror stories of abuse and neglect kept me complacent in my own abuse and neglect. Seeing how there are amazing (AMAZING) families out there like yours makes me regret all of that so much. I would do anything to go back in time and tell the case workers that NO I do not feel safe. I wish your family all the best. You are a truly incredible family. Thank you for all you are doing
My heart breaks for you ❤️ I hope you are safe now!
I really didnt know how to express this feeling I got while watching their videos but you put that feeling into words. & you are much younger than myself. You're so very smart & self reflective for your age, that will take you far. I hope you're doing well. & on the days you aren't, just know that things won't always be this way. 💓
Of all the videos that UA-cam randomly suggests to me, your channel was one of the best ones 👏🏾👏🏾
❤️❤️❤️ so glad you stuck around ❤️❤️❤️
Your videos make me want to be a foster mom when I'm an adult!
The system needs great foster parents. I had a lot of foster parents growing up who were in it for the wrong reasons. It scarred me as a child.
Samee
Me too!
same!
I did gymnastics for 12 years, and there were always younger athletes who were more talented than me. Even when I was 17... I was competing with 8 year olds! It was still fun! I had a blast! Don't do it to go to the Olympics, do it for your health and well-being! Gymnastics is a great sport!
Aw how exciting!!! Seeing friends is so important while in foster care! I'm glad she's having a good time!
Tell Ms A that “if she quits now, she’ll soon be back where she started and when she started she was probably wishing to be where she is now”. I’ve been seeing that quote a lot lately and found it helpful when I was comparing myself to others. ❤️
Hey! Former foster sister, current gymnast, and former cheerleader, if Miss A is interested in more tumbling/cheerleading route a really good option is to go to any local cheer gyms because a lot of them may offer intro cheer classes for high school cheerleaders therefore it may be girls more around her age and still be around her skill level to make her feel a little more comfortable! I started cheer classes when I was around 13 and there were plenty of girls who had done no tumbling yet! Just an idea! I love what yall are doing and hope for the best for yall and Miss A
This is so great! Definitely going to look into it!
A kid acting like a kid, is one of the best things to see and hear in this world. Fun thing we do is stress ball fights.... just like a snow ball fight, but with stress balls, and a sprinkler.
Very cool idea!
I’ve never considered being a foster parent and probably never will, but I cry every time I watch one of your videos. You and your husband are such caring, loving people and I appreciate that there are people like you to help these children. Much love to you and your family, and I wish Miss A the best with her new hobby. :)
Crazy Plant Lady Heyy I see you on big al’s videos!
Miraculous Marinette Yup! I’m a haydur there but a lover here. AL could get as much positive feedback as these two do if she’d only do better for herself.
Crazy Plant Lady agreed!
@@vivichan767 Who is AL? I'm lost...
Be The Village I think they are referring to Amberlynn Reid, but I’m not 100% certain since I don’t watch her videos. I searched for “Big AL” on UA-cam and that’s who came up, and who seemed to fit the description. I had no idea who “Big AL” was either though.
Go Miss A! I was always to chicken to try a flip. With bravery like that you can accomplish anything!! Bravery is the first step, then hard work. I hope you keep up your lessons.
As a public high school teacher with 27 yrs of experience, I have to commend you both on your caring and empathetic natures. You are so in tune with how Miss A must feel in different situations and you are willing to make adjustments. Being fluid is the key to dealing with teens. I have already given out your youtube channel to one future foster couple as a source of encouragement and information on what to expect. I am thankful there are people like you both in our society.
When I was in high school I had befriended some young ladies who were living in a foster home. I invited them to come volunteer down at my local humane society with me. I think that would depend on what age they’d allow that at your local shelter. But it was definitely fun and therapeutic for them. They enjoyed getting out of the house but also not necessarily having to be around a bunch of people all the time. We would feed/water, bath and walk the dogs. Same goes for the cats, we’d make sure the litter boxes were fresh, fresh food and water and would play with them. Just an idea though. :)
Myspacemuncher some shelters will allow children that are not old enough to physically interact with animals come in and read to the dogs. It’s a stress free way to improve a child’s reading skills and is very therapeutic for animals. This would be great for a lot of foster children who might not have had a consistent or strong education and might be embarrassed by his or her lack of reading skills.
I volunteer at the local animal shelter near me, you can start once you are 12 years old.
My hats off to you to give this precious child an shot at a normal life!!
If at all possible could you please let Miss A know how proud we all are of her and to never give up something that she enjoys because of comparing her self to others. She can do anything she puts her mind too.❤
I always do ❤️
@@BeTheVillageCommunity Thank you so much. Both you and your husband are fantastic parents.☺
Sounds like you guys had a great weekend! It’s been SOOO hot! Stay safe!
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Good censoring job! It’s surprisingly hard to keep a blur box in the right spot for a fat video like that
That was johns work :)
I'm so impressed by how much you care about Ms. A! When I was 8, I was in foster care. I wasn't allowed to see anyone I knew previously (outside mandatory parent visitations) nor was I encouraged to make new friends. My fosters would never let my new friends from my new school come over to play. (One time one randomly stopped by to ask if I could play, and they told her no. They acted kind of confused and offended afterwards that someone stopped by to see me.) The only people I had to play with were their other two fosters (that they adopted) who were like 2 and 4 yrs old.
Your kindness and empathy towards Miss A warms my heart.
Your videos are always like a ray of sunshine. Your love and warmth radiate through the screen. So much respect to your family.
Let Miss.A know that I started Ballet and Contemporary classes a couple months ago at age 28! I’m not the best and it’s a lot of work but I love it and it’s never too late to start something new. Good luck to her in gymnastics!
You go girl!
Love that she gets to try gymnastics! As a former coach, I saw the sport give kids a sense that they can overcome obstacles. Some people believe exercise where you use your own weight can help with mental health too. So grateful for the love and support you give to Miss A and all of the kids who come your way.
You make me want to be a foster mom when I’m older. Go you and miss a!❤️❤️
Yes! Please look into it.
I know this will probably get lost in all the comments but please let Miss A know to hang in there and enjoy what ever she can. Make friends and relish every good time. It does get better. She Is a treasure and as she grows all the good and bad things meld together making you stronger and much more capable. All my thoughts and prayers are with her. (I grew up in an abusive home). I was lucky and met lots of wonderful adults who were great life examples. That helps so much as tou go into being your own adult. Thanks for being the wonderful examples you are for her however brief it is.
I will let her know :)
Yes more live streams would be great!
Good to hear!
You guys are seriously the best! My husband grew up in and out of foster care. He was listening in while I was watching some of your vlogs and he said "Miss A is one of the lucky ones." It might not always feel like it to you, but you're going above and beyond compared to a lot of other foster homes. Thank you for not only providing kids with a safe environment, but also doing your best to make their stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible!
Breaks my heart that he said that 😢
Much respect for being a foster parent i was a foster kids thank you so much for everything your doing
Yay for sleepovers! And Ms A, you not only CAN do it, you DID do it on day one of class! That was awesome!
My boyfriend is in foster care and he has really good foster parents they give him food and a safe place but you guys are on another level of greatness. You make these kids feel so comfortable and go above and beyond to make sure they are happy. I wish there were more foster families that are this amazing ! Good luck with your guys journey to foster care I love the videos!
So glad your boyfriend is in a good home during his time in foster care ❤️
I started horse back riding at 12, I was in lessons with five year olds and I did camps with all kids that were young and better than me, four years later and I’m jumping and riding all the advanced horses and with the advanced girls my age. Miss A can do it too she’s already doing so amazing.
Way to go! I want to go horseback riding... can I start at 30+? lol
Be The Village You definitely can it’s never too late to start!
I'm like addicted to this series. I love hearing about her and I ABSOLUTELY love how you are covering all the bases. Like wanting to make her as comfortable as possible and respecting her boundaries and encouraging her to be a kid and everything in between. It's something you don't see often and it just makes my heart so happy that there is good people out here making a difference. You guys are such great foster parents. ♥️ we need more of you out in this world!!
As a former elite gymnast and head gymnastics coach, adult gymnastics is literally the best thing on the planet. The individual class sounds like it was absolutely perfect! There are often drop in adult classes that she could consider in the future.
I am a high school cheerleading coach. Some of the best and most hard working kids I know started their first year of cheer when they were in high school (I’ve even had girls who start cheering their senior year!!). As long as you have a heart for it and work hard, you will succeed.
Also, I truly appreciate your outlook on this experience. Everything from giving a child the opportunity to be a child, to rooting for the parents so reunification is possible. I’ve seen so many kids going through this process who are just beaten down and broken because every sense of normalcy is taken from them. They have to grow up so quickly, so I love that you give your foster kiddos a chance to thrive and be what they are...children. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all that you do.
I did gymnastics when I was 14-15 and I was in a class with younger kids. I didn’t let it bother me. There is nothing to be ashamed of!!!
I love how you can workout while Miss A has her class. That works out perfectly.
Go Ms. A with gymnastics!! My 11 year old loves it. I love how she makes you all proud. Also great for friends time. You guys are great!!
I'm 17 and stay with my sister. My two little sisters are in foster care atm, I hope their carers are even half as nice and considerate as you two. My little sisters deserve the world and I can't wait for the opportunity to give that to them once court is over and they're away from our abusive, neglative parents. I get so often scared they're been treated worse than they deserve but your channel comforts me in how they're being treated. I hope they're happy right now. I haven't seen them since January and I've possibly got the chance to see them soon and I really, really hope I can!
I hope you get to see them soon too!
Go A!! Thanks for sharing your journey. My husband was in foster care for several years and does not have very many pleasant memories. I’ve always wanted to foster but he is still scarred from his childhood. So, we’ve made the decision to support those in our life that are fostering. Just watching these videos has allowed me to support them better. While we’ve been good about the basics, it’s allowed me to have better dialogue with them. ❤️
Your doing a great job. Self worth in children is very important. Thank you for spending time with Ms A. Time is undervalued.
Wow, it's hard to believe that was Miss A's first tumbling class, she ROCKED it! 😱👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I’m still young but you’ve honestly inspired me and are teaching me the skills of what a future mother should be/have! What you guys are doing are amazing 😃
😭😭 these videos just warm my whole heart. I absolutely love the updates. You and your husband are just amazing people, and I love your videos. They need more people like you guys to foster.
It is very clear to see that you put as much effort, love and support into Miss A as you would if she was “your” daughter. It must feel amazing to her. You’re great!
I don’t know Miss A’s story but I just have a strong feeling that the love you are giving her and the doors you are opening for her is going to save her life. The things you are doing might seem small but to her I bet they are just so BIG and life changing for her. All that love and support will stick with her for the rest of her life. I absolutely love your videos! ❤️❤️❤️
You got ads! I'm watching them all! ❤
Aw thank you 🙌🏼
My sisters and I were with kinship foster parents for years (eventually they gained full guardianship of course) and we all did cheerleading (and hated it) before moving on to band (which we also all three hated lol). It was very cool though to be able to do extra-curriculars that we had previously been unable to do due to moving around a lot and lack of money. Eventually, I and my youngest sister went into the arts, and our middle sister went into outdoor exploring activities. My aunt and uncle got me my very first guitar and I'm still playing 9 years later, so I think it's so, so helpful and important for foster parents to give the kids new opportunities and it's very cool that you are doing that for Miss A.
Thank you for sharing!
Woo-hoo! Go miss A for trying something new!! Also a sleepover sounds like the best idea making sure she still has normalty with her friends, that's really awesome!
God bless you & your family! You are so attentive to Miss A's needs & still allowing her to be a kid, & make the transition into foster care as healthy & positive as possible!
I was a foster mom for many years and hope to do it again someday. We took one of our kiddos to Disney with us. It wouldn't have been fair to have left her in respite while we were gone and it truly was so magical for her and for us!
How awesome!!!
I love you guys!! Such an amazing family! Please keep up all the great work :)
You are 2 very great people! Keep it up!🖤
Thank you for being such a great family for those who need it. You're a blessing in this world
That’s really awesome, you guys truly are a Godsend to Miss A.
You guys have really touched my heart❤️ thank you for what you do for children who need love and care and stability 🥰
I wish all foster parents had your attitude !
So glad to hear Miss A had fun in her gymnastics lessons!
This is so beautiful! Miss A has a whole village of support from us! 💜❤️
You guys are doing such an amazing job! Love watching! So glad to hear Miss A doing so well!!
its rlly wonderful to see foster parents who are so kind-hearted and who care so much. y'all are amazing, keep it up!!
I adore your family. 💚 I'm so thankful that Miss A is with you guys.
You are such a role model! Your videos give me hope and happiness
I love your update videos. You and your husband are such an inspiration to me!
You are the best mom/foster mom!! Such a wonderful human
You are never too old to start as long as it’s something you love doing.
Love Live! Love seeing you all having a great time! Sleep overs are the BEST! 😍
I am so happy for you guys I think it is really important to foster those existing relationships and give her a chance to just relax and be a kid and I think that it’s really cool that you let ms a do the private lessons because i think that will give her a nice outlet and will probably help her cope 👍🏻
If everyone had a heart like yours this world would be such an amazing place!
The excitement on your face when you talk about Ms.A is so amazing! She sounds like an incredible and talented young lady.💙💜
I am soo excited for Miss A!!! She’s amazing and it’s only her first time :))))
I adore you guys and I wish miss A the best in life
I loved the reply! I'm just a fan of what you all are doing and I am cheering Miss A on in taking on some new things she might not have thought of doing before. :)
It is so beautiful to see how proud you are of her! I love how you are fostering the idea to keep on living life and don't hold back just because it may change. I have to remind myself of it too - live life and it will take care of itself on its own even if it doesn't feel like it.
Thank you for treating miss a like ur own and listening to her
I love you guys and what y’all are doing
You two are amazing parents💛
I got to scrapbook 😊 Although the state reimbursed the county. And it was only a one time "recreation" type program thing? We all got to pick one thing we'd like to do as a hobby. My foster sister picked electric guitar. Scrapbooking and paper crafting in general are things that I have carried into my adult life. Hobbies are so therapeutic and I'm happy that Miss A gets to do gymnastics 💚
Scrapbooking, I used to LOVE to do that!
@@BeTheVillageCommunity Me too. My scrapbooking morphed into card making over time. Speaking of which, I'm going to be sending you guys a card. 💚
This is amazing! You're awesome Miss A!!
You guys are so beautiful and doing an awesome job, I’m enjoying every moment that you share. It fills my heart with joy when I see how much love, respect and understanding you have for these kids , who are going through so much pain and turmoil.
I’m sure any young person that comes into your lives will treasure the memories of being part of your family and take with them valuable life skills that will give them strength and wisdom to support them on their journeys to come 💛
How fun, she must feel so good to be able to experience new things, in a safe and comfortable place, surrounded by caring people!
You guys are wonderful parents. MISS A is so lucky to have been placed in such a loving home who wants the best interest for the kids.
I love she can be a kid with you. I love how you love her so well. 💜💜
you guys are truly the best. you can tell that you care deeply. it’s really sad how most kids in the foster system don’t have a good experience.
Yay for sleepovers! And Miss A, you not only CAN do it, you DID do it on day one of class! That was awesome!
We had 2 fosters and other kids from same family live with us. Was so hard at first. Very bad behaviors. We still are friends with them today . They are grown up now . Its great to help kids.
Please reassure Ms. A that it it NEVER too late to try something new. I started ballet when I was 13, and I really enjoyed it for three years. Can't wait to see what else she tries :)
I just am blown away at how you go above and beyond to ensure the needs of your foster kids. Not just their basic needs but you guys are nurturing the whole child which, I dont think you realize, is quite rare in the system. My little cousins went into he system for some time (there mom had an emotional break down and then the case worker became very vindictive and actually removed the children from family care (their grandmothers home in Avery traumatic way...oulling them from under tables at 9 pm etc - it was very traumatic ) ) and while the girls (newborn and 3 at the time) got amazing homes (tho separated) the boys ( 4.5 and 7) went into a group home where they said they were abused and came out of it (the family fought to get them back) with some serious behavioral issues (one of them has now been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, had killed 2 animals, has had to go Ito behavioral health centers, etc. when they came back to the family home the older one was doing some very concerning things, displaying very odd behaviors that previously were not seen in him). The state said that boys over the age of 4 have a hard time finding a foster family :( Girls are better off but still the older they are the harder it is. And even if they find a home, there are many who do it for the $$ abusing what the system is for and providing the kids with he absolute bare minimums.
If for some reason I wasn't able to parent my own children, I would hope and pray they would have someone just like you to step in to care for them. I mean family members dont do the things you guys do for a lot of kids.
I often wonder if you guys realize how special you are...probably not because I think it comes so naturally to you. Your just living up to the standards that are totally normal to you and your husband. If you only knew these standards are quite rare in the system.
It sounds like you guys are doing a really good job in helping miss A live as normal a life as possible. It’s amazing that your still so new to fostering and you’re already doing so well. Im excited to see how you’re journey progresses
One of my foster babies did TBall this season, and he had a blast! It's so fun seeing their excitement on new experiences.
You guys are doing an amazing job!
Beautiful to see her thriving 🥰
Watching your videos really restoresmy faith and love for humanity and the amount of room in your guys's heart and your home is amazing. I truly think that this is going to inspire people. If they have the means to provide then your videos give them guidance on what they're getting into.
Aww, that's awesome that Ms. A is doing her job...... enjoying her last days of summer having fun with friends. That's awesome that she'll get a chance to try out different activities like gymnastics. She looks like a natural. ❤