A Single Mom Of 4 Died From COVID-19. Her Children Are Banding Together To Survive.
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- Опубліковано 6 бер 2022
- An estimated 200,000 children, most under 13, have lost a parent or primary caregiver to COVID-19. Two years into the pandemic, there is still no coordinated system to identify who these kids are or how to get help to them. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Cynthia McFadden meets a group of siblings who were forced to band together after losing their single mom to the virus last year.
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She raised some great kids, she at least ensured that much in her absence.
"At least"???🤔
@@wwilliams3278 oh so do you know more about there family history
No?
Then just look at the facts
Yes!
@@NaturallyGifted77 okay so if you know more your coming to say what exactly that someone who only know just what was presented right. I’m fine with what I said at least for what I know
Unless your looking to start nonsense
@@melissaralston697 yes just what I said, "at least"???
Thank God, that there's children over 18 to help the younger kids. And thank God for Ms. Janie and her husband!
God bless them and Miss Janey.
Thanks a lot Ms Janey and God bless you for your kindness and God bless them.
Miss Janie you are an angel
Wonderful people with a heart of gold thank God for them.
Bless them Lord
Kudos and respect to their late mother, she raised phenomenal children. Also, a huge thanks to the couple that helped them stay afloat.
Yea that was kind of the couple, these kids mother raised them well too! I wonder where is their other family, did the mother have any brothers and sisters? Grandparents?"
It is hard to respect any parent who does not make advance preparations for care of their children in the event that they pass away. As a single mom raising 2 daughters, from the day they were born I made sure that if anything were to happen to me my children would have the funds and support that they needed. For single parents, life insurance is as essential as food and shelter.
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YES,GOD BLESS HER & THEM.
@@jakckt please take your disrespect somewhere else
These children and young adults are remarkable. Tears when the younger sis said she's impressed by big sis! .Mrs. Jannie and her husband are truly angels. I wish them all the best.
Thank you so much Mrs Jannie and husband 🙏🏾There mother did a very good job on raising this children ! RIP to the mom.
Mrs Janie for senator (she'll be there for all orphans)
May God strengthen, uplift, lead guide and direct them to move forward with greatness! Stay strong encouraged and strive for excellence! God bless you all!
Miss jannie and her angles
Me too, I started tearing up.
This is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. God bless them all.
Yes!
Yep
I said EXACTLY the same thing
Amen! God is great!
The anchor was definitely crying
🥺😓💔 Mrs. Jannie and husband are Heros‼I pray these young souls will continue to flourish ‼
Amen!
This is so beautiful God bless these amazing people! That’s why I don’t discriminate because I have met great people of all races ! I’m amazed and glad that they are loved still!! Wow I’m crying while typing!! Absolutely amazing! I’m overwhelmed with joy for these wonderful, phenomenal people! Wow
Amen
I'm crying at what the younger ones say about their sister and her reaction. Too sweet. It's so sad that they lost their mom but so great that they could stay together. I'm so glad they've had that help from Miss Janie. Being an adult is not easy; I am 31 and have no idea what I am doing. We need to do better for these babies who are losing parents. Teach life skills in school. Budgeting, credit, taxes, all the insurance needed, etc. The hospital should have also had a social worker call to help these kids get financial and living assistance. Food stamps, rental vouchers, and maybe financial help to buy necessities.
Me too!
This is so true and I'm glad they had a Mrs Janey to go to Thank you !
33, and just now getting a clue. I'm so glad they had someone who cared so much to think of them, and they too are awesome human beings raised by a phenomenal woman.
Exactly
Agreed
This is so sweet and heartwarming, now they have their own home. More hard work ahead, but they’re all together. RIP mama, you raised some amazing kiddos.
Sending love and prayers to them 💗
This is the saddest thing I've heard in a long time. These children are resilient and I pray they continue to thrive. God Bless the Family.
She has some amazing children. I know she’s proud of them. I grew up in foster care and it is no alternative to having loving parents. At all. I’m happy they’re all together.
Wow prayers up fer u and and msjanie and husband ,you all.are awesome.stay up keep strength ,hugs love yall God Bless U All.Sending lots of love may yaLL Mom,R.I.H
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes. I wish these siblings and anyone like them the best as they navigate the rest of their lives without their caregivers and forced to grow up too quickly. They are so strong and I can't even imagine what they're going through.
It's JustB "and anyone like them", good point for every YT video we watch, every news story we hear, there are many like them we'll never hear about. There's a lot of good in the world, but SO much heartbreak.
The tears started flowing. I lost my mom at 66, She was 93 in 2020 and I still struggle with losing her. Thank for the family that stepped in and helped them. I pray God continue to help them 🙏🙏🙏
As a Single Mom myself, I could not imagine leaving my daughter behind to fend for herself...If and when God calls me home I would like for her to be able to stand on her Own 2-feet and continue living her life as a Remarkable, Brilliant, Bold, Brave, Determined Young Lady. To this family I am sending YOU...ALL of YOU overflowing Prayers 🙏🏾, Love 💜 and Hugs 🤗.
Please get life insurance policy that will leave your children with financial support. Should something happens to me, my sons will left with a hefty sum of money.
Crazy how once the news station reached out they were so quick to see the paperwork error. 🙄
Right🤔🙄😒🤦🏽♀️
You are correct. They see the paperwork errors , but don't have the foresense to call the survivors and say" listen, there are a couple of errors in your paper work. Can we meet so that we can correct them? Then rush it thru so that you can get your much needed funding." They just let people linger in misery, instead of easing them. I pray that these children continue to thrive. And that they stay together. And thanks to the man and woman who assisted them.
That's because there was no paperwork error. They full of doo doo. Anyway, I'm glad the children are all together and getting the help they need. Condolences to them. I lost my mom to C-19 in April 2020 and I still miss her every day. God bless them all and a special thank you to Miss Janie and her husband.🙏🏽💖
Exactly
That’s how it usually goes😔
This breaks my heart, I had to go through this back in 2020 , lost my mother to Covid she contracted from her job at a Nursing Home. She left 5 children and 2 grandkids behind. Me being the oldest I had to step up. My heart goes out to them ❤️🙏🏾❤️😭
God bless you Lamesia Turner. Wishing you all the wonderful things that God has to offer .
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God give you the strength you need to help your siblings.🙏💕
Hi sister, my goes out to you . It's heart braking to hear your story as a nursing home walker myself. I understand your pain and may the God that I serve bring you and your siblings strength day by day.
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
I lost my grandma back in the early aughts. She told me, "Someday I will not be here in body but my words hopefully will be etched within your heart. You carry me with you and I live on through you."
There are two deaths one mortal and one when our experiences, name and stories are no longer told. Keep your mom alive by sharing your experiences.
I have a feeling she would be mighty proud. Best wishes to you.
Those kids are amazing and they honor their mother well!
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This family should have been referred a social worker by the hospital. there are resources out there that they can access with assistance from someone. I can't even imagine how I would cope and I am much older than they are. May God direct their steps. thanks to that kind hearted lady who stepped in to help them. this is America. America provides help to everyone except its own citizens. America send billions to foreign countries but can't feed and house its homeless and mentally ill.
@@gwendesuza-mercer5901 But America has provided free vaccinations. This is was all avoidable.
That mom raised wonderful kids ❤️
Boy that mom did good with those kids. They are the sweetest. God bless those people that helped them.
What a beautiful family. But I do think the twelve year old needs someone she can talk to when she just needs to vent or cry. She looks like it really hasn't hit her that her mother is gone. Also thanks to Ms Jenniy and her husband
Mrs Jenny and her husband are Gods angels 👼 bless them all God !
These kids are sooo beautiful inside and out. Their mom did a phenomenal job. Thank god for Ms. Janey!
Geez I don’t even know these kids but I am so proud of all of them! I wish I could just hug and hold the two younger girls. You can just tell they miss and love their mama so much. My heart goes out to these 4 beautiful kids!! ❤️
The minor children should be getting Social Security Survivor benefits....
Good point!!!!
I believe they are now but the 24 and 20-year-old had to navigate the system by themselves with the help of Ms. Janey. I can only imagine how overwhelmed they were.
@@jessicagreen8883 a system they should’ve been able to navigate without adult supervision because they were…. Adults… 👀😂
Exactly
@@suburbanearth9076 They are college-aged kids and a lot of people under 25 need help navigating things like that.
This is heartbreaking to see. No child should have to go through this. What is commendable and loving is how they are staying close together and helping each other day by day.
I really hope all four of them are able to get therapy. I am 29 and couldn’t imagine my mom being gone at this age.
My grandmother wasn’t here when my mom was my age and she took it very hard. 😔
I lost my mom at 27,she was only 59... I still need my mommy . Not a day goes by I don't think about mom & miss her so very much. I may be grown but I need her! Love you mom!!
Glad the Lady was there to help them.God bless her and the children. Sad case! I wonder why there wasn't any family members there to help these poor children 😢
Yes was a father or other family members to help them .think God that lady looked out for them.ill like to help to.
This is a beautiful story. The coronavirus affects everyone differently. I feel so bad that this women's four children are now left without their mother. It's warms my heart to see that the oldest daughter takes on the role of the parent responsibility at just twenty four years old but that's what a good big sister does
. I pray for all four of this women's children as they adjust to life with out their mother physical there with them. I hope all four of this women's children remember that although your mother is absent from the body she's with you every day in spirit.🙏😊😊
Amen. So precious will. offer up prayer ' very sweet children🙇♀️🙏❤
WOMAN is ONE. WOMEN is MANY. Single vs PLURAL. Did u ever learn that in school?
So sad 😞..I love how the older siblings made sure the younger two was good. Thank god for Mrs.Janinie for stepping in at the right time.
The eldest two reactions reactions at 1:42 cracks me up! I’m sorry that they lost their mother but I’m happy that they’re coping well and that they’ve had help from Ms. Janie.
I was just having this conversation with a friend. I am a Healthcare provider and a recent graduate of Public Administration. The system needs a major overhaul. It's crazy. So grateful that these children had that woman. The hospital system is like a broken dam at this point.
God bless Mrs. Jainie and her husband for stepping in to help these children and bless these children as they try to navigate life without their mother. 🙏❤
And bless the other children in this world who have lost a parent or parents as well.
AMEN AMEN AMEN 🤗
Absolutely heartbreaking. Remarkable kids. Their mother did well.
What you pour into your kids will come out !
Say what you want about being single parent, their Mom did an amazing job and I know she's so proud of them. Ms Jannie and her husband are angels, I know it's alot to deal with and there are many families going through the same but I hope one day we get an update.
God bless these 4 beautiful kids, their mom would be so so proud. Mrs. Jannie & her husband are angels. 🙏💕
Omg I don't know what I would've done. God bless this family and their helpers/safety net. You two were exactly what they needed. May God bless you all. 💜
God bless the couple who stepped in.These kids are truly amazing and remarkable I know how it feels to lose your mother. Prayers for all 4.
I salute and lift my hat to everyone in honor of their support in everyway to help needy people,especially children
Who have lost their mother.
Thanks y'all.Blessings.😇🙏
This is so heart breaking to see just the children left with no parents taking care of them. 🥺 But praise God He's still taking good care of them through a beautiful couple!!!!!!! God bless them and people like them.
Such a beautiful and heart warming story .
Ms. Janie is truly awesome for helping them! 😭 I can’t imagine what the children were going through.
This broke my heart I’m so sad for these kids oh god please wrap your arms around them,and thanks to that lady and her husband for helping them🥺🥺🥺🙏🏽
So sad. Glad a mom from high school helped, so remarkable. Ms.Jenny is a god send. So awesome of the older siblings to step in
Geez, this is heartbreaking. Hospitals have collaborations with social services. Something went very wrong. I’m so glad they have someone they can trust to help them navigate and that they have each other.
Because sometimes most families are split up and some relatives may have died. Such a sad situation and maybe relatives are helping in the background but does mot want to be publicized. These children are doing well from such an unfortunate situation
Hospitals were so over whelmed by COVID, that a lot of things were over looked.
Hospitals are overwhelmed, social services are available though
@@krislv9219 they are overwhelmed and short staffed like eyerone else,ask a social worker.
As a mother, the SECOND (although it's close!) biggest fear I have is dying and not being there for my child (even when they are adults) God please care for and bless this mother's children.
Aww!! This is so touching! I can’t imagine how much they miss their Mom. Lord, guide them on their way.
This is so sad! You would think the father would feel some kind of way and help his kids!!!!!
So happy the older siblings stepped up and took care of the younger; the mom would have been so proud of them ❤️. The women and her husband who step in and helped them are also angels 😇
Their dad could be in jail or dead ya know not everyone is a deadbeat
You have no information about the Father to make such a comment.. God sent help when it was none. May blessings flow on both families..
Dad could be deceased
Or did their mother refuse to get vaccinated?
What an awesome family. I’m so sorry they lost their mom. Their Mom was an awesome mom to have these 4 siblings hanging together. So glad this story went out. It’s great they found a house and an awesome lady and her husband to help these children. She needs a shout out too. Hope the children have a great future.
I'm so sorry for their loss. What a beautiful family, i wish them well.
I think that the older siblings can get social security benefits from their mom’s social security until each of their younger siblings turn 18 years of age. It is great to see the love between them, their mom is smiling upon them. She did a good job, God bless 💕🙏🏻
These kids: the definition of family love. Carry on young warriors- you already win!
These children are amazing how well mannered and properly educated their mom did a great job raising them may she rest in peace 🕊️ my condolences my prayers go their way may god keep giving them strength to move forward and stay strong I wish them well ❤️🙏
This mom raised some great kids! I know nothing can take away the pain they experience daily and will continue to as they get older, but their strength & determination that God has blessed them with is unfathomable. Wow. Where are their extended family members? And the hospital and lack of empathy! Wow. It’s okay, angels in disguise have stepped up. Thank God for that woman and her husband. God will bless them in abundance! 🙏🏽❤️
Yes God thank you for Mrs Jenny & husband!! Wow
I am in tears for real. Their Mother raised some amazing children you can see this. May God continue to watch over them and protect them.
Their mother raised them well. May she Rest In Peace.
All these siblings are just beautiful..my prayer is that you stay strong you can do this together..🙏🏽thankful to this couple stepping in..
Awe this brought me to tears, it’s so sad I couldn’t imagine. It was such a blessing what Mrs Janie stepped in and did for them. Blessings
Thank you Miss Janie.May God continue to bless you and your family. People like You and your husband make this world a better place.🙏🙏
Wow. I lost my mom last yr and it’s been really difficult. She was a single parent as well but at least i graduated university before all that happened. I can’t even imagine.
Im so sorry for your loss. May God be with you🙏
Such a beautiful story! Thank you to the beautiful souls who’ve stepped in. May God bless these four beautiful kids.
I can’t imagine anything more devastating for these children. Their mother raised 4 wonderful children. Wonderful that they have this help and a place to live.
So heartbreaking these poor children. Hope they continue to be blessed.
Wow! What an amazing, but heart wrenching story. Listening to the family talk about losing their mom and what's next......tears 😢falling. God always sends an angel (Mrs. Janine). I am glad this program shed some light on this. I'm wondering why haven't we heard more about children who lost their parents.
That’s what I said! God is good 👍!! This story has me balling with tears of joy 🤣 and love for this beautiful couple who stepped up to assist this family it’s just beautiful!!!
Wow this needs way more attention! Thank God for that lady and her husband true angels God bless you both!!
I wish I could sit down with their mother....no, I wish I could lay at their mothers feet and just soak in her wisdom. Her children are incredible, and I want to know her ways. I am a single mom of five....I can't imagine dying, but its always a fear of mine in the back of my head. I am all they have....so I try to instill as much wisdom as I can in them....this mom was clearly incredible...it shows through her childrens eyes.
I don't know how she did it. What amazing kids. She leaves a beautiful legacy.
This brought tears to my eyes. I hope these beautiful children continue to have the love & support they will need for the rest of their lives. God bless all involved 💕💕
Amazing work... love how Cynthia treated them and helped get them their money. This is how God works through us... bless you all with health and wisdom! Thanks for helping those kids.
Absolutely
And we all hope more kids goings through the same can get the necessary help they need. Thinking of those ones that don't make it in the news outlets and receive any attention.
@@MarvelousYoUnAstro absolutely
Thank you, Cynthia and the lady that's been helping and the people who gave into the fund!
Soo sorry for their loss! heartbreaking, and I admire the two older children trying to keep the family together! I pray for their survival! Those kids are remarkable! Thanks to the couple who really helped them! WHERE IS THE VILLAGE AND THE COMMUNITY? GOD BLESS THEM ALL. AMEN!🙏🏽
Thank God that there are kind, caring people out there like Ms.Jenny. May God provide and protect these children and give them strength to navigate this life🙏🏻
Can’t even imagine being this young losing a parent. My mom passed in my 20’s but I was already out of the house. Terrible 😢🥺
This warmed my heart. So many parentheses children out there and the system has to do better.
This piece brought me to tears. Great job older siblings. You doing the best that you can. Also hospital i'm so surprised there was no social worker or grief counselor or something to help this family.
These children are a blessing to them self. To Mrs. Jannie and her husband there’s rejoicing in heaven with the service you are doing.
Crying on this Monday morning. So sad in many ways, so heartwarming in others.
I feel for these kids, God bless them.
This was my biggest fear for my young adult kids when I got COVID. It is really important to have a plan and ongoing conversations with your children especially if you are a single parent with limited supports. My kids know where to find the life insurance information, the mortgage and utility bill info, and the family friends and relatives they can turn to for guidance.
Yep my son does to its important!
It's important to get vaccinated; this was free to everyone, and avoidable.
I felt the same way when I lost our mother. We had eight and a journey.
Thank you guys for sharing your journey.
Such an important story right now! So many parents and caregivers have died from covid. We're truly in an era that history will remember. We need more stories like this to keep people aware.
@Booster Rooster Literally everything you said is wrong. Stay out of that Q section of the dark web sir… or brush up on some science courses…
There have been 6 million deaths worldwide. This should be a time of unity. Yet after two years, everyone is still fighting over vaccines and masks. I have seen it on both sides. If you choose to wear a mask when out in public, I am not going to get in your face about it and throw a tantrum like a three year old. And it’s the same if you don’t want to wear one. If we would all just mind our business, the world would be a better place. But people would rather bully one another because they don’t have the same views on a face covering or vaccine. My condolences to these children who are growing up without their mama. 💔
@Booster Rooster it’s not worth all the hate, bud. Go live your life the way you want and stop worrying about everyone else.
So many parents and caregivers have died from car accidents, gun shot wounds, cancer, heart attacks, etc, and oh- that clot shot.
@Booster Rooster buddy you are the victim. You are the one crying about everything.
The look on her oldest sister and brother face when the younger sister said…that her sister impresses her🥲…that was priceless their faces☺️ God truly is an amazing God by having his hands on them🙏♥️
Beautiful kids and God bless that Lady that’s helping them out. May God protect them and be with them at all time ❤️❤️❤️
The fact that they covered the rent so the kids could stay together!!!!😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. J. You and your husband are awesome. Truly, there is no love without sacrifice❤
This was sad, yet a bright ray of hope, and a testament to the fact that with LOVE, perseverance, commitment, and teamwork, ANYTHING is possible! Thank GOD for big sis, Janie and her husband, and the GoFund contributors who stepped up and SHOWED OUT! The way that lil sis gave big sis her “flowers” so publicly and beautifully was AMAZING! I pray that community leaders and state/federal organizations have reached out to assist this family in remaining on track, as they learn to live without their beloved mother. Prayers and the creator’s most abundant blessings upon them all!!!
There DEFINITELY needs to be help and follow through. Bless them for having eachother.
Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤ God bless this beautiful family and everyone else that has been going through this same tragedy.
May the Lord guide these young people. May God Bless that older sister for keeping her family together. And May God bless the couple who step up and helped them.
24? She looks like a baby! I hope the best for them! They mom raised good and smart children.
My prayers are with those strong remarkable children 🙏🏾 ❤️ Mrs. Janie is a true blessing to them!
I'm so glad someone helped these kids💞💞💞
Mrs Jannie and her Husband are WONDERFUL. 😊 Blessings and prayers to these young people.🙏
As the oldest of five children of a single mother this situation was my greatest fear my entire teen life so I never had kids of my own. God carried me and mom lived to age 85 and I was so grateful! Being the oldest child is a tremendous responsibility forever!
That's so very sad young people losing they're mother. Thank God the children are smart strong and motivated to make it. Great kids
I’m so sorry for ur loss this bought me to tears I just want to hug you keep up the good work thanks for this couple helping this is beautiful 🙏🏼
I love the elderly siblings expressions. Mother did a wonderful job.
This country definitely does not get a high mark when it comes to being able to navigate resources for needy children, the elderly, etc.
Remarkable journalism. Thank you for bringing awareness and taking action on this issue.
This was such a eye opening story! May God bless them and Mrs Janine and her husband for standing in the gap. Hopefully FEMA has released all pending payments so that families and children still in this unfortunate predicament can have some financial relief
I'm watching this with tears in my eyes . Thank you Ms. Janie and her wonderful husband . Your good deed will not go unnoticed in the face of God . Thank you , thank you and thank you .
Watched thru tears. As awful as the situation was, glad they have each other.
Insightful and sad family experience. Thank you for sharing this interview of the family. Rest in Power to their Mommy.
These are incredible kids. Thank God for Mr & Mrs. God bless her.
I'm in absolute shock that not a single family member reached out to help. They had to get rent money for 6 months from someone who works at their school (who also previously helped them). I'm astonished! I can tell by how gracious the kids are that their mother was the same way, so why did no one in her family member return the favor? I don't expect much from the government but where was their village?
God bless ms jennie and her husband, for their support the these children
so heartbreaking! Thanks to that couple who stepped in and help!