TN foster family decides to adopt during COVID-19
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2020
- Plenty has been put on hold during the pandemic, but there are still people who need a helping hand when the going gets tough.
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I was the first white child placed in a black foster home in GA in 1980 which was very controversial at the time. My foster family is the only family I have ever known who loved me unconditionally regardless of what other people thought! I am so glad the world has changed for the better and this young man has such a loving family after being in foster care for so long!
Beautifully story.
Some people break the shackles that bind us. I am happy you were a trailblazer. May you thrive forever. Best wishes from Sweden.
I bet between the family and the food you were just fine
@@MikeY-nh2we Yes I have a great family and everyone in my family are amazing cooks...we are southern being a good cook is a birthright..lol
@@denasewell I believe it best food I've ever had was down south and the people aren't half bad either 😉 and I bet thanks giving dinner at y'alls house is better than any 5 star restaurant on they're best day
I was a mexican baby adopted by a black family. I am deeply black, i am deeply mexican, i am deeply american, i am deeply human... love !
Beautiful!
Now this made me tear
Amen
I am that I am.
I already know u can throw down in the kitchen too
You have me crying over here. When that kid was being walked over there by the social worker ... priceless.
It was amazing we all love him
Bruh I cried too man, and I haven’t shed a tear in a long time. The puzzle piece on the balloons hit my soul too
I know right, something told me not to cut onions watching this!
Yeah that’s what got me. The look in his eyes he knew something special was about to happen.
🥲🥲🥲
Love this so much! My parents adopted my best friend when we were teenagers. Here we are 18 years later, still best friends and sisters!
This is awesome 👌
amazing and kind of them
Wow
This is an amazing story
is awesome! My 17yr old daughters best friend stays with us a LOT, sometimes a month or a little longer at a time. She is a troubled teen and doesnt have the best role model at home and my daughter is a good influence on her. We never say NO when she wants to come stay with us❤
Why can't the news media do stories like this on a regular basis.
Main stream media is not your friend they tend to brainwash and talk about race all the time because he’s so obsessed with it
@@jaythegod5346 exactly 🤣
@@jaythegod5346 You say that while watching NBC :D
@@jaythegod5346 only in America
Ikr
That's great that NOT only did he find his forever home, but got himself a brother that's his bff too
That's what family and love is about this is a wonderful story. God bless this family 🙏
@@jacquir8331 ok
The narrator's voice when he says "poptarts" sends shivers down my spine.
Literally I hate it
🤣🤣
Lmaoooooooo wordddd
So true 🤣🤣🤣
"phOptHartHs"
TEARS COMING DOWN MY CHEEKS. I LOVE PEOPLE LIKE THIS.
Me too. It’s a beauty to see other humans spreading love.
These boys will grow into compassionate, loving, caring and empathetic men💕💕💕👍👍👍
This is awsome were all brothers and sisters on this earth 🌎 ❤️ 💕
Yea, thank God for people like that. The foster system is a bad place for kids to grow up in. It means the world when they get a family that's permanent. They seem like great ppl, I think he's gonna do awesome
This is my brother Ja’quez. This is my brother Andrew. 😭
🥺🥺
just a beautiful day in the neighborhood of Ja' & Andrew.
Why did I read your comment the same time they said it. This comment enhanced my tears.
😭
Right! 😩😭
The comment section passes the vibe check 😭❤️ I’m not crying 😭
Its the onions. Every time I view context like this someone is chopping onions.
Always the the onion 🌰 😭😭😭🥰
i know this is so Sad 😐
Exactly, no hate just love ♥️♥️🥲🥲
the comment section really didn’t, of course it’s hateful non black people here
Many people don’t realize just how IMPORTANT it is for young foster children to interact with other kids. It teaches them social skills without lecturing, and even more importantly (especially in this boy’s case) it teaches them about familial love without making it hard to grasp.
To the untrained eye, it’s just two boys playing games and eating Pop Tarts. But to folks like myself, it’s the early formation of brotherly love, and it’s so sweet to see.
Thats every kid, not just foster kid
He going to be the coolest white boy when he gets older
Uhm no? Why would he and when he gon grow up he gon be a white man not boy
Not gonna lie, I'm really envying that bedroom! Best wishes to the entire family!
So true 👍👍👍👍👍
Me too!
me 4
Yup they spoiled 😃😂
It made me so happy really
I love how they put so much into his “adoption proposal” or whatever you want to call it. To see their family and friends show up and just how many people are were there to support Andrew and his new parents and siblings was special. I’m so happy for him to be back with the family he spent so much time with and loved and he knows they love him and he’s safe.
On one hand yes. On the other hand I'd prefer to keep it a familymatter, have a small party with just mum,dad and siblings, and later throw a bigger party for extended family and fiends. But everyone has to do as suits them best.
You said it right. The adoption proposal was awesome and they asked if i knew anyone that would help with it so i got my family, my barber workers and clients to help with that and it was so amazing to do that and see their happiness
❤️
@@mrsTraveller64 It was family idiot! You’re clearly not familiar as to how black families work!
@@mrsTraveller64
Your comment is strange & cold. Nobody cares how YOU would do it.
That boy has a family now. Color has nothing to do with it. Awesome story and God bless that family
In Tennessee we lived just north of Chattanooga. My son had a good friend TY, one time at the store we see Ty and his younger brother. My wife and I talk to him and asks how has he been? The answer was slow and he held back tears. He told us that his Mom had past away from a stroke. His dad was locked up. His younger brother was able to stay with a relative but did not want him there. He was sleeping on the street not able to get much to eat. Without hesitation my wife and I told him that he was coming over for dinner. He politely said yes. After dinner we told him that he was part of our family now. We gave him a bed and a key to our house and told him if he needs anything please let us know. With what we did for him and those 2 years he Graduated High School. He thanked us and said if we did not help he might have been dead from no where to go. I got a job in another state and offered him the opportunity to come stay with us. He wanted to stay in TN and go to college there. My wife stays in touch and he seems to be doing well. As we try to be the best we can, I believe that helping TY was a decision I didn’t share with others to be bigger but to be humble and make a Difference for Him
May God bless you and your family for your generosity, Malaki.
Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
If you "disliked" this, please explain to me WHY you did.
@@MirageTader yeah those that disliked were probably storming the capital yesterday🖤
@@illegitiminoncarborundum1323 😂😂😂😂😂LMFAO you're so right 👍👍👍I noticed that douche bag flying the Confederate Flag inside the Capitol building 😨What a disgrace 😧 I can't wait to see all them get arrested and fired from their jobs due to publishing their crimes on Social media.
The only thing I disliked about the video was all those darn sugary pop tarts. Other than that its great to see stories like this.
Exactly !!! Smh.
@@waynepond8748 same haha
Grown white man here and tears 😭 pouring out of in my eyes. God bless this family.
Grown black woman about to do the same.....
Grown African Girl here identifying as an old man in Australia and the same
@@teddylumidi 😂😂😂
😊oooo
💛💛💛❤❤💯💯🌍🌍🌈🌈🌈🍓😅😅😅🌹🌹🌹Chris... I was already crying watching the story... now your comment has me crying even more ...but smiling at the same time....🌞🌞🌞🌊🌊what a beautiful world when we all live in love
I I pray now for peace in Ukraine, Russia and all war torn countries in Africa, the Middle East and the rest of the world... especially peace and protection for the children....
Ah why cant we just love each other? I have always wanted to adopt a kid. watching this is giving me strength to go forward
I’ve always thought adopting older kids would be great. A lot of them have grown up in the foster system and it’s such a blessing to be adopted before they age out and have nobody.
YAY!!!! Go for it!!!!
I have just seen your message from a year ago, I wanted to say go for it and what a lovely thing to do
Me too! I would love to share my family's blessing to a child that's in need of a loving home💞
Ya I’m gonna do the same
That adoption proposal is one of the best things I’ve ever seen. I’m sure there is no doubt in that kid’s mind that he is wanted by his family. I love it.
Aaaaand the moral of the story is...Pop-Tarts provide more than just a sugar high! 😊♥️🤗
😂
😭😭😭
😊♥️🤗
:)
Fact: pitbuIIs are dangerous monsters capable of mauling every body in your home, they will be illegal in many states.
“I just really love him”. 😭😭😭
Same! I tried holding back but it was no use lol.
Girl😭😭
Hey! Who left this bowl of onions here?!!!
When he said….” I just really love them…” I felt that in my soul.
The brother is so sweet
yep. adopting the new brother was like having a new friend have a sleepover everyday
Lol i see u everywhere
Such a beautiful story. I hope the makers of Pop Tarts sees this story and gives them long-lasting supply😁
How about supplying them with healthy food instead?
@@classylassie85 How about thats their treat and they can eat whatever their parents see fit. The both are pretty lean.
The only one that had to bring up negativity and criticize the tiny story instead of seeing the big one. Are you happier now?? Do you feel you've filled your purpose?? Do you feel more important and acknowledged??? Good, let the rest of us love the goodness while your unhappy spirit focuses on the negative... Do You need a POP TART???!?...
@@QUEENBEE200384 how about not encouraging child obesity?
@@101Queenisis I don't like to stuff my face with junk food unlike you, probably.
This is so heartwarming. We need more stories like this nowadays!!
Amen!
There probably is a lot of stories like this but media don’t show it
@@projectc.j.j3310 I can’t help but agree. Enjoy your day!!
Yes
I need you 🤣😂😅
He looked so hesitant but grateful. He looks like he had to grow up fast. I have no doubt he’s grateful for what they’ve provided for him. This is so heartwarming
Probably not hesitant but shy. Look how he’s living lol. He’s got his best friend, a playroom in which they don’t go split screen but got their OWN TVs, mounted to the wall, with lights on the back, and endless food, lol there are kids in their biological homes not living like that. Honestly, they both look nervous like they probably curled up in their bat cave later that same night snickering about how awkward it was to be on the news and go viral.
Yea he wasn't hesitant at all he knows he's being watched by cameras makes little kids uncomfortable with cameras following them being put on the spotlight like that
Hesitant because he's likely been given up and let down so many times.
Ok Fam, we see you out 'che straight up adopting them kids 💯
I love their room😭✨
Spoiled kids good for them
Yes
👍👍👍👍Yes.
yesssssssssssssss
i dont 😭
Baby girl was so happy to have Andrew back. And You can see he missed her too. Awe ☺
I know. She had her head on his shoulder. So cute with that little yellow head wrap. He's gonna be a good big brother to her.😊
lol those chubby cheeks :}
I'm so glad they all found each other, blood isn't tge only thing that makes you family. I'm so happy for you Andrew. 💓
I am so glad they’re giving him the love and stability that little guy needs 💚
The whole world needs to see this is the way it SHOULD be for all of us!
Yes as a loving family.andrew got a great mom dad bro sis..lovelove
Love isn’t bounded by any color. I love this story!
WHEN ITS YOUR CHILD BEST FRIEND THO
It warms my cold heart to see that both boys seem to get equally loved and spoiled, that's lovely for them.
That’s going to be one hell of a story for their high school and college life . Forever really
In the wake of what's going on in our country....this is much needed. This what United in the United States of America means.
Amen! This is an excellent video to lighten the mood in this country. At the end of the day we’re all Gods children.
🤣
Yes, this is the America I know and love 💘.
Absolutely!!
This is what family looks like
He spent half of his tender life in a foster home. How sad. So happy he found this family.
Ok but I’m cracking up at the news people literally doing a reel of opening up Pop Tarts and plating them so dramatically🤣
Hey Pop Tarts are the real deal.
What a cool way to become brothers! Through pop tarts!! What a nice family and I wish life long blessings. Now I’m going out to get pop tarts. 😊
God bless you for giving this boy a loving family, siblings, and a safe environment to be loved, from Chicago!
Yes!!!!!
I am praying that Andrew can now love himself. I am praying that he will feel the love that he has been asking for. ❤️ I am praying for both of his families.
Sounds like my kids, pre-teens will eat down the house!
Lol I can relate. Make sure you're taking advantage of these cash back & earn points for gift card apps bcuz the struggle of their appetite is really real lol. Apps like Ibotta, Fetch Rewards, & Shopkick (especially if your kids have phones too) can really be of help especially with food costs.
Also if you're not familiar, 4-H youth development is free membership with either free or low cost programming for youth K-12 that provides hands on learning opportunities for various areas of interest. Please tell every Parent you know because it's a resource a lot don't even know is available. (My kids participate & I volunteer.) Good luck to you 🙏🏾
Oh don't forget full blown teenagers lol
@@kimberlyarrington5721 Right? I have five kids, but the last two are now 15-year old (twins), male eating MACHINES. LOL
They were brothers all along, on a deepest level… a soul level. ❤
Imagine what the world would be like if everyone was like this family… Much Love And Respect to that Family
Who cutting onions? I have tears streaming down my face this is beautiful
😂 you got me crying from laughter
I swear. They need to ban these onions or something. My poor eyes
I don't know who's cutting onions but the same here 😭😭
You never know when those onion ninjas are going to ambush you!
I would love to adopt. I don't no how to go about it. I have all this love and room in my home things for kids and I Love kids. I have 8 neices and nephews. Now they are grown. Maybe 1 day. Happy New Year's 🙌🏽🙏❤
Me too sis....so much love to give and i cant keep gettin dogs. I would love to foster and adopt a child.
Call the foster care agency in your hometown. Simply google foster care and put in your city and state or zip code. There are thousands of kids especially black kids in need of forever families.
@@wickedgaming91 Yes They are a blessing. Happy New Year!❤
@@carolinerheaa1504 Thank You! I always thought you had to be married and Rich.Thank You ! Happy New Year❤
@@living4christistheonlyway403 me too im a 29 yr old non married woman that does nail for a livinh. I honestly thought u had to be married and well off to foster and adopt which seemed unfair. I think i will take tbe steps to help give a child a home...have a happy new year. Be blessed.
When you're watching the news, which is filled with horrific things, remember that the vast majority of people in this world are good.
That's some game room. Spoiled kids. Glad he found a loving family.
Oh, you got me with this!! TRUE LOVE knows no color😭😭😭😭
Humans should love humans.
WOW... I'm crying before 5am... This is so heart warming... Beautiful... What A Awesome Family... Show more of this than hate 🔥❤🔥
Wtf are you doing up watching TH-cam vids at 5 a.m.??
Bruh literally me right now
Mom and dad were taught well… and now they’re teaching it to their boys! I love this!!!
I’m so happy for a couple of young men that I don’t even know
When Andrew said :I just really love him 💘 made me cry
And he really do they both love eachother its so sweet,and they are both great kids my great nephews
If this ain’t my brother I don’t know what is 😭😭😭
theres no white race or black race, its all the human race. im glad he got adopted and wish him and his family much happiness
BUT THERE ARE WHITE PEOPLE AND BLACK PEOPLE ETC.. THERE IS NO BIX EVER UNDER RACE LABELED HUMAN.🙄
God, I wish the rest of the world could only understand that 😔 its the human race saving each other, NOT COLOR, BUT LOVE ❤
Jesus came to save souls, not skin@@chantaanderson5165
those boys rooms is like the ultimate man cave this story has made my heart smile
The corrupt media should show stories like this that will unify our country not divide it. Unfortunately it doesn't fit there narrative. This is a great story regardless of race. That kid needs a family/ parents/ home so he can have a better life. Those 2 people stepped up big time. I applaud them.
Amen brother
This is lovely..so happy for him. 🥰 He had no idea what was happening when he turned the corner and saw them all outside waiting for him. 😢 I love the fact that they each have their own tv screen in their room. Yes, they are spoiled, but it makes perfect sense! 😂🤣.
Not gonna lie when Andrew said he just really love him I shed a few tears
"i dont want to say it"
Brothers dont even have to look at each other to know what they're referring to... Just slight eye roll and chuckle ❤😂
In our present state, stories like these bring me such hope...our children learn what we breed at home...God Bless this Beautiful FAMILY
I love adoption it's absolutely wonderful. What a beautiful and loving family. Crying my face off before I have to go somewhere.
Thank you to this family for giving him a family.
Yes a blessing !!!
I’m glad that he has a forever home. My friend adopted a White child in foster care too. He meshes very well with the family too.
What a great story and a wonderful family. Brothers forever.
I don’t blame them for loving PopTarts! The cherry kind is my favorite too!
I love their bedroom, but I love their bond even more.
If only a dark world could just accept how beautiful an pure love is cause that's all that matters
Unfortunately evil exists 😤
This choked me up 😢. I can’t wait to adopt one day🫶🏾
I wish more kids could finds home like this. Every child should have a family❤❤
Amazing guys so much love from south wales in the uk 👍👍
Andrew gonna have hella swag when hes older 😂
Great family. Anyone that has ever raised kids knows how hard it can be. Then these people decide to raise someone else’s kid. I mean there is a special place in Heaven for parents like that.
More of these stories please! Congratulations to a beautiful family! 🥰
This is what the world should look like, no boundaries but just humility 😍
I love his face when he realizes Kmsl he wanted to cry right then and there lol
This has been a burning desire n my heart my entire adult life to foster children & especially now that my own Daughter has grad from college , married & im alone . If I had a bigger home. I would not think twice about doing this but since my Daughter left I downsized & as everyone knows I’m quite sure , rent has skyrocketed….. I pray every night about doors opening for me so I can.
"Be the change you wish to see" ❤❤❤
My cup runneth over ❤
I'm not crying, you are! This just shows that family doesn't always mean blood. I love seeing kids get a forever home. 💕
It’s not friendship it’s a brotherhood
We need more stories like this in this world.
Half of the comments : Such a beautiful story.
The other half : *That's a freakin' awesome bedroom !*
“Divided we fall, United we still fall but at least we have each other” -me
So far this is the best news I seen since the pandemic started ... GOD BLESS THIS BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
They don't know what LOVE is cause they never had it and will never know. Feeling sorry for 146.
After i finished crying, i’m really want a blueberry pop tart 🥧
I’m not crying, you’re crying. Okay fine, we’re ALL crying 😭 😭😭😭 What a beautiful family. Thank you for adopting. I loved how the little sister put her head on her brother’s shoulder like she knew he was her new big brother. Love it💜💜
She loves him to pieces she calls him my dre
Will you be my brother ? And when Andrew said " I just really love him " Oh my life; I'm a mess. So beautiful.
The pop tart bit was kinda random to focus on, but I love it lol
Their smiles when they didn’t want to say about the pop tarts. Just adorable. I love videos on found family.
I'd love these stories every day. I can't watch the news anymore!
Late to the comments section, sorry. These days things seem soo divisive and it's good to know people like this are still out there. Picks you up really.
These two boys will grow up to be the best of us all. My faith has been restored in humanity great story!
I’m a foster mom, and it is tough doing it right now during the pandemic, but definitely worth it for the little ones. I love stories like this and hope I can make a difference for the little one that is currently in my home like these amazing people have for this little boy.
1) they could be twins
2) they're like mini versions of two actors I've seen but can't quite put my finger on it
Stranger things
Maybe the tv detective show "Psych"?
Lol he is so calm and chill and his brother is so hype 🤣 they balance each other out
I'm SO HAPPY FOR this family. Love IS love I'm in IN TEARS, Theirs so MUCH Hate in the WORLD,,, Thank God FOR THE LOVE IN THE WORLD. ♥️💜♥️✝️
When they said this is my brother at the end to each other made me tear up. Awesome family! Mom and dad are great parents and have a blessed life all of you.
How precious! I love stories like this and right now, that’s what this world needs a lot of; LOVE!
That's a good loving family. Every child needs a home.