Our Adoption Homestudy Week!
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Mary said “our baby” and I burst into tears. How can I be so emotional about a couple and a baby that I know through the internet? The Frey Life Family is having a baby!! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Yes! I feel exactly the same way! "We" are having a baby! :)
I feel the same way. All the tears they’re crying, they have so many of us crying with them. It’s so well deserving and I can’t wait to see them both grow into the next phase in their life. God is so good ❤️
Oh my gosh, I absolutely love love love how happy they both are and the beautiful emotions when Peter was thinking about being a Daddy. They have such beaautiful hearts full of love. My heart is exploding just watching them go through the adoption process!!
I love seeing Peter's emotions. Mary typically expresses them the most.
This is so beautiful you are sharing your excitement with us. I'm so happy for you guys! Grinning ear to ear through the whole video fighting joyous tears.
I was feeling and thinking the same things!
Yes! Thank you Peter for allowing us to see your wonderful emotions. They are so pure of heart and we are all so happy for you both!!
Peter’s already a youtube Dad to all your young CFers! Mary has been a Mom all her life!
I was adopted myself and I couldn't be more thankful to my birthmother for choosing to place me for adoption. I have had a wonderful life! I also work at an adoption agency because of how adoption changed the life from the life I would have had to the life I have. I think it is wonderful that you are in a place where you feel ready to adopt. I wish you all the happiness that comes with adoption!
Same here. Me and my twin. I think the same thing very often. I’m so lucky to have the life I have and know out birth family would keep us if they were able. They did what was best for us to have the best life possible.
…’you have a baby growing in your heart’….. 💖🙏💖 my heart is full of joy for you two.
So happy for you! We pursued adoption after 5 years of infertility, that was 10 years ago. Now we have four children through open adoption. It’s a crazy, wild ride! 🥰
Every time you say "we're running/coming for ya baby". I tear up. I am so excited for you guys. I was at dinner with my hubby the other night when you made the first announcement and I told him all about it.
Oh,You guys have great hearts so happy for you .you mad me cry Peter happy tiers yes you will be a great dad Mary you will be the best mom ever. Congrates.God be with you always my preyers with you.
I've lost count on how many years I've followed you but man I'm so happy to see the both of you so happy. It sure brings a big smile to my face and heart!
I am a child-free atheist. How am I this involved with this family?
I'm all excited for them.
Same, and I have healthy lungs
Same. Just proves that good people are good people - the details don’t matter.
It is going to be so precious for your child to someday watch these videos and see how you guys had her/him in your hearts before they were born.
I just imagined their little one watching this years from now …..so much love 💕💕💖💖💕💕
Oh I cry every time you scream we’re coming for you baby!!
Your baby is already a blessed special little one to have parents like you, Peter and Mary! Praying for you!
WOW how life has changed for you two. Cant think of anybody that would make better parents.
I’m adopted from Europe so happy to hear that you guys our adopting
I just cannot express how much joy it makes me feel seeing you so happy. I remember watching your vlog about not having kids and being full of respect for your strength. Today,I'm celebrating with you ❤❤❤
Oh how happy we are for you two! I just can’t stop smiling!! Thank you for being willing to share with us, it’s just the sunshine we need amidst all the negativity in this world!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Mary every time you say were running to you baby, I get chills! So excited for you guys and your families!
Your excitement is so contagious. I have been following you since you just barely returned from Scotland. This brings my heart so much joy.
i have never been so happy for two people before 😭 you two will be the best parents!❤️
Congratulations!!! I’ve been watching you guys for the past 5 years and I’m so happy for you! Any kid is going to be incredibly lucky to call your their parents 😊❤️
Oh my oh my everybody is crying with joy joy joy!!! We are so happy for you!
Praying for the birth mother and father and all their families that this is the best decision for their baby. To let go and allow God to now bring their baby to the home and family that will love this baby forever and ever. May they have complete peace with this decision.
Oh Mary and Peter your joy is so contagious! Your tears are so special and real and show the love in your hearts for this child. I love the “we’re coming for you baby!”. Praise God Praise God!!!!
Love you both bunches!
Grandma Debbie
Your comment warmed my heart...such concern for the birth family.❤❤
11:24 Mary, Old Auntie here loves seeing you have a good appetite! I remember the hard days.
I still remember the day the gentleman doing our home study said "You are now emotionally pregnant. Eight months later we had a wonderful baby in our arms. I wish you all that same happiness!
Congratulations! So happy for you guys. I was married for 15yrs with fertility issues and finally with IVF had my precious twin girls last November. :)
My son was 36 when he had his first child and 37 for the second. He was ready to be a dad, calm and oh so good. His wife is such a good mom.
A cousin for Wesley! Wouldn’t it be fun if they just gave you the baby at the end of this visit?! 💛👍😊🙏
@I'm Just Me Hi! I guess you aren’t aware that this is not the first adopted child for this extended family. Mary’s sister & husband also adopted so I’m guessing that they are fully aware of the process. I’m choosing to be happy for them! They are good people!
@I'm Just Me oh my gosh I was joking! Mary probably won’t see it but she would get it.
@@JeremiahsLot me too 😊💛👍
any child would be blessed to have you as parents so excited for you guys a great video
Tears of joy for you guys. Baby dreams and crying in the donut line you guys are going to be great parents. Love you God continue to bless our friends Peter and Mary.
This makes me so happy. It gives me a glimpse into how I hope my parents felt.
I love, not only that you're sharing with us, but also that your child will have these videos too. And every time you're like "What day is it, how long has it been?" my first thought is, "Time to get used to that." God is truly at work here.
I just can't believe how fast this process was for you - I have no doubt God paved the way because he has a little one on the way to you already
It does look so fast! Although they could still be waiting a while to be matched with a child.
It’s so great that you are sharing this with us. This is like being pregnant not knowing your babies gender. So it will be a surprise . So happy for all of you .
OMG!! "there's a baby growing in your heart." 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ i caaaaant even begin to express how happy i am for youuuuuu
Your hearts being so full is exactly what this country needs to witness right now! It’s the best feel good story ever! Kindness and hope and goodness are the guideposts by which you have lived your lives and now, to share it with such a dream, as a child... it’s just a perfect grace to show the world! Thank you for bringing us on this journey.
Back in 1988 when we went thru this our “profile book” consisted of a one page story and one picture!! (Plus a couple pages of personal info!!)
I love the excitement in Peter’s eyes. Just melts my heart. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Seeing Peter crying opend up the floodgates in my eyeholes 😭😍😍😍
Any child will be blessed to call you parents. ♥️ 🙏
I am struggling so bad with infertility and when Mary said “there’s a baby growing in your heart” I absolutely broke down. They grow so strong even when they’re not in our arms yet. So happy for them! I can’t wait to see their beautiful journey. I would love to know more about the home study- we might take this journey too! 💛
Ok, so you both are talking about early and mid-July, so....you're just teasing us with uploads? I'm wondering if they already have the baby! The process is so fun to watch, no matter what. I'm watching every day for a new video!
I thought this too!! Waiting to release it until it was final!!
They replied to this on facebook... no they don't have a baby yet.
@@michelleshackle8055 gotcha. I'm sure it does take a long time.
I don't think they have a baby yet and probably won't for a while. I imagine they wanted to wait to upload videos until they knew they had been approved and had had time to process things with each other and with their families.
Peter your prayer for Mary to be excited about a baby has been answered. God bless you all!!!!! All three!!!
Oh gosh, I burst into tears at 0:56 when Peter teared up.
I’m so happy for you guys ,God bless your growing family
I've been watching you two since Scotland. and you two so deserve this blessing! I know this baby will have the most loving adoring parents in you both! xx
That is so precious when you said
"You have a baby growing in your ❤"
....M❤M of 5
Wow, Peter is so sweet! And of course, so is Marie!
Peter, it’s ok to be emotional! This has been your heart’s desire for so long, even though you didn’t think it would happen. But the Bible says, Delight thyself also in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desire of thine heart. (Psalm 37:4) That’s happening for you, and I’m so excited for you! Ahhh! (I’m squealing like Mary has been doing! I love Mary’s squeals of delight!)
I am so excited for you! You could tell that you had resolved to not have kids (which I totally respect and understand) but that you wanted to share your love with a small human.
My heart is so full watching you two and your love and excitement for this baby! It's so wonderful that this is happening 😂🫂
Make sure you get puppy training pads to put under the crib sheets in case of night time accidents! Make like 3 layers with puppy pad sheet, puppy pad sheet, etc., so you don't have to mess about when you're sleepy
When Peter and Mary cry tears of joy we all cry tears of joy. When I say I've been thinking of you for the last couple of days I mean it. I am SOOOOOO happy for you and can't wait to meet your new little one (because common, who doesn't want to choose you awesome people as their mommy and daddy ❤)
I was crying tears of JOY through this entire video. I'm so happy for you all, Ollie & Harry included. 🎉🐕🦺🐈⬛🙏💜💛💜
Hello from Scotland. Its such fantastic news to hear. Love your videos ❤️ 🏴
YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING! I CANT BELIEVE IT. you guys inspired me to become a RT, and I’ve been following you guys for YEARS. The story about you guys being okay with not having kids, and you thought Mary would never be well enough. Mary had to stop taking care of the kids. 😭😭 AND LOOK AT YOU ALL NOW
I'm so happy and excited for you. Even more happy and excited for Baby. What a blessed child to get you two. Much love.
It just melts my heart everytime she says were coming for you baby
I have watched from day one as you shared the good and the bad . If a couple ever deserved the happiness a child will bring you it is you two ! Congratulations ! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👶
Every day I've cried so much. So many happy tears. I have watched you for years and years. I've never been so happy for people I've never meet in real life.
Mary and Peter are going to be the best parents . They have so much love to share . God bless the baby that gets to have them as parents
I remember being so nervous for the homestudy. Are the bathrooms clean, are the sinks clean, are the carpets vacuumed!
I am so excited for you and Peter! The child will love to watch the videos of how they came to your family. I hope you both have a great week!
Are these guys going to be the BEST mum and dad or what 🥰
Since I saw the announcement, I've found myself praying for you guys at odd hours. It's such a blessing to see how God has worked in your hearts and lives. His timing is so perfect!
Every video I’m in tears! Happy ones of course. I’m so happy for the both of you and your baby. God is so good.
I shed many tears watching this video. Congratulations I’m so happy for you
So beautiful!! Im just overwhelmed with happiness and joy for the both of you!! Im in tears right along with you. Such a true blessing. 💗💙
Thank you so much for including us in your journey as you grow your family. The two of you are such a blessing! God is so good!
You’ve got this! 👶 🍼 👦 👧 Your excitement is so contagious. Love the little book. Love the llama. Congratulations on getting through the home study. Get that paperwork in. The profile book sounds cool. A great way to get to know you. Hopefully it’s a really short wait. Hang out in that room. You will be in there a lot when little one.
Hello Mary, Peter, Ollie and Harry ... I am so excited about the news of the adoption ... I know you will be great parents ... Roswitha
You deserve to be parents!
You went from a week of transplant evaluations to a week of adoption evaluations. I can't think of a family I would rather have this opportunity!
It's an amazing flip, isn't it!!!😁🤗
This video gave me the chills and brought tears to my eyes. I am so very happy for you both. You are going to be AMAZING parents. Children are the best gifts from God that is for sure. I can't wait to see your journey. Sending love and hugs from Wisconsin ❤️❤️
Been watching you two since you were living in the basement and the joy I feel to see you guys adopting is incredible! So excited to be on this journey with you!
I'm so excited and happy for you both!
Mary it's so amazing to see you doing so well! Congratulations on being almost paper pregnant! I'm so happy for you both!
Glimpse into your life…..the Frey life! This channel. The Frey life keeps growing!
That crib is beautiful.
Hands down the best part of every single day for me is watching you two and your vlog/journey through life.
This parenting path is so beautiful and special. Thank you so much for bringing all of us along for your ride!
I wish we could all throw you guys a massive baby shower to celebrate in person. But I'm certain this is going to be a baby who has more eyes on the beginning of their life journey than any other baby ever. 👶
PS. That Llama is everything! And Mary, your baby focused watercolors are beautiful.
Woohoo! Can you hear that whoop?
Just a crazy empty nest mother from the wilderness if Northern Ontario Canada letting out the biggest whoop whoop for your milestone today with your home study. Isn't life a absolute trip? Unexpected blessings are the best. Wishing you so many more xo
So many happy tears with you guys!!!! I love you and can't wait to watch your journey
So excited for you guys. It seems so much quicker and easier in the US. Here in the UK you have classes, peer group meetings, home studies, extended family interviews, background checks, medical checks. It all takes between 18 - 24 months to “go to panel” where all the paperwork is reviewed by representatives from multi departments. Then, if you are approved ( and you are told eg. One child aged 2-5 years or something similar), you can finally start the matching process which can take weeks or months. Then there is the change over days which is usually between 1-2 weeks where you gradually assume more care of the child, before they finally move into the adoptive home. I should add that there are only a handful of newborns available for adoption each year in the uk, but because of our system here, the babies go to foster care to begin with as a birth mother cannot sign over her baby until it is at least six weeks old. Babies can quite easily spend a couple of years in foster care before being placed for adoption, so if you want to adopt a newborn here in the uk you would have to go down the ‘foster to adopt’ route. The US process seems much better in that newborns go directly to their adoptive family, allowing for bonding during the early vital weeks.
Seeing y’all get emotional makes me emotional!! I love that y’all are sharing this with us!! I am so happy for you!!! I can’t wait till you get your future Family member!! It will make your home Complete!!
So exciting all your home study work is done!!!!! Almost..... Praying your special little one that God has decided to bring to you, comes soon!
I grew you in my heart and nourished you with prayers
I'm a child development major and work in the nursery schools. It's busy busy busy and it's so great to watch the babies grow to be toddlers then pre schoolers and then pre school graduation. It's hard to let em go I so love my job. I will become a foster parent of babies when I retire. I used to work at Polinsky Childerns Center In San Diego. These child come there when talen out of the home it's before foster care. You will be great parents congratulations 👪👍👍.
I’m so happy for you guys! You deserve this so much!!!!
I’ve done two home studies. Y’all are crushing it! You did that quickly!
I pray your wait will be short.
I'm tearing up. There's a baby growing in your heart.❤ I'm so so happy for you guys!
I just know the baby is coming very soon!
What a joyful time!
You don't know how much adoption means to me. Thank yall for everything yall have got me through so much
Not flesh of my flesh , nor bone of my bone , but still miraculously my own.
Never forget for a single minute, you didn’t grow under my heart, but in it.
Adoption quote my parents had given me framed 🥰
It hung in my room
Thank you, for taking us on this journey with you guys! 💕
I luv u guys! I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to watch you grow and transition into the next season of your lives! It touches my heart when I hear Peter speak about sitting in your baby room praying for your baby and the family! 🥰🥰🥰
That book! :') xxx congrats guys. I've been so emotional and happy for you guys since the anouncement. Thanks for sharing the process with us. It means so much.
This is so beautiful. You guys are gonna be such great parents. 💖So loving already.
Such a wonderful, emotional, challenging, joyful and hard experience. It will feel surreal when you hold your baby for the first time. Watching you just brings up all my memories. Outside of getting save, adoption was the all-time best choice I ever made. Blessings!!!!
Mary and Peter I am beyond ecstatic for y’all to be parents your precious baby. The baby will be so blessed.
It’s lovely to see you both so happy and excited. I hope you won’t have too long to wait for your baby. 👶🏼❤️
Thank you so much for sharing these moments. If anyone can love on and care for a baby who needs a family it’s you!
It was great to see you were able to adopt. My neighbor adopted and was told you couldn’t have any health issues, not even migraine headaches. It’s good to know that’s not always the case.
Thank you so much for sharing this sweet journey with us!!