At 10:36 when Esther says "For my whole life, I hated my life and that's why I didn't know anything." My heart sank for her...I can only imagine what her life was like before becoming a part of your family. I'm sure all their stories are special, but for some reason that just touched me...and I wanted to give her a hug. I am so happy I found your channel and I look forward to following your family on this amazing journey.
this video brought tears to my eyes...... What an amazing story, Esther saying she hated her life broke my heart. Obviously she's very Happy now. She is so beautiful! May God continue to Bless your family.
Been watching your videos for a while now. Thank God there are people like you on this planet. I'm a citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation located in Oklahoma, I was adopted.
thank you for sharing. I loved how you talked about adoption. my mom says she already knows she will play the song "I knew I loved you before I met you " at my brother's wedding because it's true. it didn't matter that he was born across the world from us. he was supposed to be in our family.
I am just so moved by this video!! It takes special parents to want to meet with past parents to create positive memories for your son, he will really appreciate it when he gets older. It is wonderful that his previous dad was also willing to meet with you to see the progress Daniel has made. Your daughter Esther was also very brave and shows the growing strength she has to express that she was not happy before... May your efforts and your family continue to be blessed. :-)
Friends of mine, in the US, adopted a girl from a russian orphanage years ago. Another girl (no relation) from the same orphanage was adopted at the same time by another family in the US. They meet every year to see how each other is doing. It is an awesome tradition.
Esther's comments were super powerful - I'm sure with more time and healing, a lot more of that will be unlocked and you'll catch deeper glimpses into just how important adoption is in the world.
This is such a beautiful video. I have always wanted to adopt and when I’ve expressed this I’ve had immediate responses of “oh I’m sorry you can’t have your own” on several occasions, even from a doctor. There seems to be an idea that adopting is somehow second (third, forth)-best. Adopted kids aren’t a consolation prize for people who can’t make their own. They’re wonderful, bright, beautiful human beings who should be loved as such and it’s wonderful to see that positivity towards adoption being normalised.
We had foster babies for my whole childhood and then when I was 14, our one baby had captured my heart. We couldn't let him go! My baby brother is 31 now and I cannot imagine my life without him. I hope that you share the other stories...I love your sweet family...each person has such a different personality, but you're all like little planets - so different, but on the same orbit. :)
So touching ! It brings tears to my eyes. I have seen how hard these Chinese children's lives are when they are deserted by their parents. They literally lives on grass or tree barks for a living in those remote villages. It's people like you and that great gentleman that give these poor children a brand new lives ! God bless you kind people !
Ik you probably wont see this but i just want u to know that i am grateful to u for adopting children i my self am a 14 year old child in the foster system thankfully i am living with my grandma but i have been in Many abusive foster homes i only wish more people could be like u guys. So thanks
This makes me burst with joy. So happy to see Daniel reconnected with his host family. But it also broke my heart to hear Esther briefly share her feelings about her life in China. A lot of pain still there. But she's strong and has her 8 siblings and both parents supporting her. I hope she and all the kids have nothing but a bright future to look forward to. Lots of love to this family
Loved seeing that! Daniel's personality hasn't been "out there", so it was fun to watch him make this connection and to learn more about him. To take the time and make the effort to see his host family had to make him feel so special. Sweet!!
This video drives me to tears every time I watch it. Daniel meeting his host family is sad, but it is Eve holding onto her dad makes me feel so sad. Thank you for having adopted Eve.
Daniel's story is inspiring. I have 7 kids. Single mom adopted 3 from foster care I have always dreamed of adopting from china , Now I KNOW it is because I have a child waiting to come home. Pray we are united soon.
Esther is one amazing young lady. Obviously, she is enjoying her life now, she is always smiling, her smile warms my heart. I am so happy for Esther, she is loved and honored. I enjoy watching your videos, I find your life journey enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey.
Makes me think of past lives and how people are interconnected through various relationships in multiple lives. A heartwarming thought for the sense of familiarity you feel for someone.
I never knew there were host families for adoptable kids, esp from other countries! I've only known about host families for exchange students, and I know people that have been hosts for exchange students. That's awesome! Learn new things everyday! Daniel seems like a great kid! As do all your other kids! I'm going through and watching your older videos 😊
I learned English mainly from reading. I started learning English at 17, which is when I came to Canada. And my native tongue is German followed by Spanish as my second language and English as my third language. :)
I dont know why i'm crying. Daniel old family is really nice though. Daniel is so lucky to have you guys in his life. May God always blessed your family.
This video brought tears to my eyes. So precious to hear about adoption and see all the love shown. My husband and I are praying about adoption. We have been trying to have a child of our own for a few years now and there has been no success in trying... Maybe there is a special child who God knows needs us or... We need them 💙
One of my favorites, adoption holds a special place in my heart. My step-father was adopted and later he adopted me. Even later my family adopted my brother. It is something I though I would have had the opportunity to do but his will not mine. Maybe one day you can share your adoption journey. Looking forward to your next traveling video.
+Cheri Harrison - thank you! I need to do an adoption video but it's so hard to condense it down into a short video! Maybe little bits and pieces will do.
+Knorpp and South What about doing individual videos specializing in each of your children, biological and adopted. Share whatever they are willing to, maybe likes/dislikes, funny stories etc. Make it special editions to your normal vloggs, just a thought. Been binge watching today and LOVE your videos, God bless and safe travels.
Adoption is such a gift. I have a biological daughter, a son who was born in an orphanage in India and a daughter who is African American and came to us through foster care. Such blessings but I could not do 9! You are one brave couple. Lol
I absolutely love stories like this. I've got a girlfriend and she and her husband have adopted all four of their children from Ethiopia and are in the process of adopting more but she said the exact same thing. As soon as she saw all of her children, she knew that they were HER (their) children. No question about it. It's amazing.
Our calling was different in that we adopted 3 children older than 6 from US foster care and were legal guardians of a baby, now well grown. However, the love and intention are the same. I enjoy your story and look forward to every minute of your adventure.
+Knorpp and South ohh thank you for answering it's like my favorite singer just spoke to me lol thank you so so much for replying :) #lovewaitingchildren xoxo
i see comments Frequently that make statements to the Authors or host of Videos .. and this is not a hateful or mean statement i just want to remind everyone .. that the children read these Blogs too so please try to be sweet adults in keeping that in mind . be sweet with your words .. and Knorpp and south .. Thank you AGAIN for sharing such a great adventure with us .. Waves to the entire family .. have a great ride
O my gosh....you guys were only about 45 mins from me!!! I wish I would have known, I would love to have met you guys! If you come back to Indiana, I hope I know so I can meet you all!!!
That was so much fun to watch! I think my husband and I would be interested in fostering but we don't like the social workers intruding in our life for approval. We live our privacy.
At 10:36 when Esther says "For my whole life, I hated my life and that's why I didn't know anything." My heart sank for her...I can only imagine what her life was like before becoming a part of your family. I'm sure all their stories are special, but for some reason that just touched me...and I wanted to give her a hug. I am so happy I found your channel and I look forward to following your family on this amazing journey.
Mindy Kay this maybe Esther's life: Put to adoption when born, Went to school and would get blamed by d teacher, bullied, ADOPTED
felt the same way!
this video brought tears to my eyes...... What an amazing story, Esther saying she hated her life broke my heart. Obviously she's very Happy now. She is so beautiful! May God continue to Bless your family.
Amen!
+cmlackey1 - I know! Wasn't that so sad? Esther is such a gift and it is a true privilege to be her parents.
+Knorpp and South it was so sad, you guys are amazing people.
Knorpp and South I honestly love your kids so much. Their so sweet and get all nicely (on video at least) This is so sweet
n years later after it was uploaded and I'm crying while watching this video
Is it me or i cant stop watching your videos its so addicting ...
Esther is so wise for only 13. I can only imagine what amazing things she will accomplish in her life :)
julliette24 you are not responsible
Been watching your videos for a while now. Thank God there are people like you on this planet. I'm a citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation located in Oklahoma, I was adopted.
+Nomadic Native - welcome!
Woah small world. They just identified the body of my Grand Aunt, Francine who lived there in the 80's. You can find the articles online!
thank you for sharing. I loved how you talked about adoption. my mom says she already knows she will play the song "I knew I loved you before I met you " at my brother's wedding because it's true. it didn't matter that he was born across the world from us. he was supposed to be in our family.
+Laura Murphy - yes! Exactly!
I'm 15, and Elijah's like 4 feet taller and his voice is like 1 cave deeper, I pictured him as like 17. Nice vids btw.(0.0)
Konahduzstuf same lol
It warmed my heart to see him interacting with his "host brothers" you can tell they really had a connection. Seems like He's such an awesome kid
This is so sweet that you guy's pulled this together. I bet this really gave him a sense of peace knowing he is loved by a whole other family as well.
I am just so moved by this video!! It takes special parents to want to meet with past parents to create positive memories for your son, he will really appreciate it when he gets older. It is wonderful that his previous dad was also willing to meet with you to see the progress Daniel has made. Your daughter Esther was also very brave and shows the growing strength she has to express that she was not happy before... May your efforts and your family continue to be blessed. :-)
Friends of mine, in the US, adopted a girl from a russian orphanage years ago. Another girl (no relation) from the same orphanage was adopted at the same time by another family in the US. They meet every year to see how each other is doing. It is an awesome tradition.
I smiled this whole video! The little boy was so happy to see Daniel again.
I love your family, I cannot wait to be old enough and financials stable to adopt my own kids!
Esther's comments were super powerful - I'm sure with more time and healing, a lot more of that will be unlocked and you'll catch deeper glimpses into just how important adoption is in the world.
"My whole life I hated my life, and that's why I didn't learn anything." wow the insight in that statement.
This is such a beautiful video. I have always wanted to adopt and when I’ve expressed this I’ve had immediate responses of “oh I’m sorry you can’t have your own” on several occasions, even from a doctor. There seems to be an idea that adopting is somehow second (third, forth)-best. Adopted kids aren’t a consolation prize for people who can’t make their own. They’re wonderful, bright, beautiful human beings who should be loved as such and it’s wonderful to see that positivity towards adoption being normalised.
Those three little boys with their matching black and red clothing! So precious!
Praise God for families like you. You make a difference. What a GREAT ADVENTURE for those children. Thank you !
So heart warming! What sweet children. All of them!
Meghan is such an inspiring, spiritual person...children blossom and heal under unconditional love..we all do...
We had foster babies for my whole childhood and then when I was 14, our one baby had captured my heart. We couldn't let him go! My baby brother is 31 now and I cannot imagine my life without him. I hope that you share the other stories...I love your sweet family...each person has such a different personality, but you're all like little planets - so different, but on the same orbit. :)
+Diane Craig - I love that analogy! So beautiful!
So touching ! It brings tears to my eyes. I have seen how hard these Chinese children's lives are when they are deserted by their parents. They literally lives on grass or tree barks for a living in those remote villages. It's people like you and that great gentleman that give these poor children a brand new lives ! God bless you kind people !
You are a great demonstration of how much more capacity for giving we have than we actually use. Amazing family 😀
You have a beautiful family! I was adopted from a German orphanage by a U.S. military family. I really enjoy your videos.
+Tygerlady99 - thank you!
Ik you probably wont see this but i just want u to know that i am grateful to u for adopting children i my self am a 14 year old child in the foster system thankfully i am living with my grandma but i have been in Many abusive foster homes i only wish more people could be like u guys. So thanks
This makes me burst with joy. So happy to see Daniel reconnected with his host family. But it also broke my heart to hear Esther briefly share her feelings about her life in China. A lot of pain still there. But she's strong and has her 8 siblings and both parents supporting her. I hope she and all the kids have nothing but a bright future to look forward to. Lots of love to this family
Its a blessing that you and your husband are giving your kids a life they never had..
Loved seeing that! Daniel's personality hasn't been "out there", so it was fun to watch him make this connection and to learn more about him. To take the time and make the effort to see his host family had to make him feel so special. Sweet!!
+Pam Ellis - yeah - he is definitely more shy around the camera. It was nice to feature him because he is a great kid. And hello! ❤️
I'm only 15 but you guys really made me want to adopt kids when I'm older!
im teary eyed watching this. its really good discovering your channel. God bless your family.
This video drives me to tears every time I watch it. Daniel meeting his host family is sad, but it is Eve holding onto her dad makes me feel so sad. Thank you for having adopted Eve.
Daniel's story is inspiring. I have 7 kids. Single mom adopted 3 from foster care I have always dreamed of adopting from china , Now I KNOW it is because I have a child waiting to come home. Pray we are united soon.
Esther is one amazing young lady. Obviously, she is enjoying her life now, she is always smiling, her smile warms my heart. I am so happy for Esther, she is loved and honored. I enjoy watching your videos, I find your life journey enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey.
Makes me think of past lives and how people are interconnected through various relationships in multiple lives. A heartwarming thought for the sense of familiarity you feel for someone.
Daniel would make a great teacher someday! Those little boys LOVE him, and he was so good with them!!
Why don't you guys have more subscribers?! Such a beautiful family!! ❤️
You made me teary eyed with how you just knew Daniel was your son, such a beautiful, heart tugging story. Thank you for sharing.
im 16 and though ellijah would be older then me! hes so polite and kind at 14?! :O wow xx
Your amazing parents, what a blessing you are to these children, Bless you all!
I teared up watching the goodbyes, all your kids are so sweet.
I never knew there were host families for adoptable kids, esp from other countries! I've only known about host families for exchange students, and I know people that have been hosts for exchange students. That's awesome! Learn new things everyday! Daniel seems like a great kid! As do all your other kids! I'm going through and watching your older videos 😊
I learned English mainly from reading. I started learning English at 17, which is when I came to Canada. And my native tongue is German followed by Spanish as my second language and English as my third language. :)
I dont know why i'm crying. Daniel old family is really nice though. Daniel is so lucky to have you guys in his life. May God always blessed your family.
this video brought tears to my eyes, wanna see some more people like your family out there. your family is full of blessing. i love this video.
Daniel is such a beautiful soul. He makes me smile. God Bless
This video brought tears to my eyes. So precious to hear about adoption and see all the love shown. My husband and I are praying about adoption. We have been trying to have a child of our own for a few years now and there has been no success in trying... Maybe there is a special child who God knows needs us or... We need them 💙
the parents are awesome! good parenting and making your part to change the world... God bless your family!
One of my favorites, adoption holds a special place in my heart. My step-father was adopted and later he adopted me. Even later my family adopted my brother. It is something I though I would have had the opportunity to do but his will not mine. Maybe one day you can share your adoption journey. Looking forward to your next traveling video.
+Cheri Harrison - thank you! I need to do an adoption video but it's so hard to condense it down into a short video! Maybe little bits and pieces will do.
+Knorpp and South What about doing individual videos specializing in each of your children, biological and adopted. Share whatever they are willing to, maybe likes/dislikes, funny stories etc. Make it special editions to your normal vloggs, just a thought. Been binge watching today and LOVE your videos, God bless and safe travels.
What an emotional video, Daniel is blessed with lots of love!
I had tears in my eyes the whole video. You guy's are absolutely amazing! You can tell the kids are very happy, thanks to you guys.👍
What loving, giving people you guys are! So amazing to change so many children's lives for the better💚
Just found your videos. What a wonderful family. Your children are amazing. Thank you for sharing your lives. You have certainly made my life better
Great video. You are an amazing family. So nice to see something beautiful in this world.
Totally made me cry! What a beautiful video and story!
It's so fun to see both your 14 year olds and how different yet the same they are!😊
Im not yet married. But ever since I always wanted to adopt. We have adopted kids in our family and we are so proud of them to bits.
wonderful video, can't wait to hear more about your adoption stories xxx
+Betty Tina - we will be sharing more for sure!
Adoption is such a gift. I have a biological daughter, a son who was born in an orphanage in India and a daughter who is African American and came to us through foster care. Such blessings but I could not do 9! You are one brave couple. Lol
+Debbie Garvin - haha! We are brave or crazy! We honestly love the craziness of it all!
BEAUTIFUL...reminds me of being adopted by HEAVENLY FATHER. it's blessed to be chosen by a loving family.
+TheRozzyRozz - amen!
I absolutely love stories like this. I've got a girlfriend and she and her husband have adopted all four of their children from Ethiopia and are in the process of adopting more but she said the exact same thing. As soon as she saw all of her children, she knew that they were HER (their) children. No question about it. It's amazing.
Our calling was different in that we adopted 3 children older than 6 from US foster care and were legal guardians of a baby, now well grown. However, the love and intention are the same. I enjoy your story and look forward to every minute of your adventure.
+LaDonna Rhoads - awesome! It is all the same! There are kids everywhere who deserve a family!
I don't know if you read these or not but that was so beautiful to watch thank you for showing that part of your life with us. :)
+Michelle Schipper, We do, and you're welcome! Thanks for watching!
+Knorpp and South ohh thank you for answering it's like my favorite singer just spoke to me lol thank you so so much for replying :) #lovewaitingchildren xoxo
Precious. What a nice memory for Daniel.
Daniel has a mega-family now. I hope that they will all keep in touch :)
i see comments Frequently that make statements to the Authors or host of Videos .. and this is not a hateful or mean statement i just want to remind everyone .. that the children read these Blogs too so please try to be sweet adults in keeping that in mind . be sweet with your words .. and Knorpp and south .. Thank you AGAIN for sharing such a great adventure with us .. Waves to the entire family .. have a great ride
Omg I’m only 20 minutes away from where you are.. how amazing
What a happy story! Go, Daniel!
I'm really enjoying watching your videos, you guys have so much love and what must be SO MUCH patience to live in an rv with so many kids.
+Wendy DeLaney - thank you! We're definitely getting more patient! That's for sure!
Making me Cry! I love your family!
I've been binge-watching your old videos to get to know u all.
Love from Israel.
You are an amazing couple with beautiful amazing children.
I love this family that are so loving and caring u guys are wonderful
Daniel is so sweet !
I live in Indiana. I love it there! Your family is amazing and I watch your videos all the time.
+Britt Zeroni - thanks!
You are all so wonderfully amazing!
So much love. God bless you all.
warm and touching
Oh my gosh I love that you guys did this.
May God bless you and your family.
This must of been so lovely for him :) honestly every video I watch is so beautiful
Megan duffin same
Ester is so beautiful...i love watching all your videos it melts my heart..
Beautiful story and you have such a beautiful family. God bless, Linda Hardesty
+craftoncue - thank you!
O my gosh....you guys were only about 45 mins from me!!! I wish I would have known, I would love to have met you guys! If you come back to Indiana, I hope I know so I can meet you all!!!
You guys so amazing! God bless you all!
My heart 💔 when Esther said my whole life I hated my life... Ugh those poor kids and what they dealt with and those still dealing with it.
your kids are so amazing and sweet and very smart and talented
What a blessing! Thank you for sharing..
I just watched another video where someone showed fireflies. This one was from another state. What fun! Fireflies all over the country.
+Betsy Oman - fireflies are the best!
I had never seen them until I grew up and got married. That means I was 27 before I saw fireflies!
How Wonderful having icecream together!
So so heartwarming
I was adopted when I was 4 months old and I love my family
That was so much fun to watch! I think my husband and I would be interested in fostering but we don't like the social workers intruding in our life for approval. We live our privacy.
+Chris Harrison - it IS hard to do that. We always feel a little miffed after our social workers leave but in the end, it was worth it!
That was Really sweet. Thanks for sharing 😁
What a beautiful family and looks like you all have loads of fun! just just found your channel so trying to catch up on vlogs.....love them !
+Annemarie Watson - well welcome!
God bless your family!!!
I don't have the words.....it's all good.
Does anyone know if the man who hosted Daniel is a single parent or if the partner just didn't go? I would love to know as he's such an amazing dad
I’m guessing his wife just didn’t make it because earlier they mention (3:40) a “Beth” and Zach, who I’m assuming is the man’s wife. :)
Hearing Esther say she hated her life made me cry! :'(
In from Indiana! Totally flipped when I heard he was hosted there!
And I'm 2 tiny towns away from Rockville! I go there all the time with my friend to go to her stepdads!! Such a small world!
glad I found your channel