I met my birth parents after 23 years of silence.

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  • @joshuachats
    @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +358

    Thanks for taking time to watch my story. 🥹 I hope it encourages you in some way. 🤍
    Let us know - where are you watching from?

    • @HLV580
      @HLV580 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Cape Town, South Africa. Your story is so very encouraging. Thank you for all the hard work you put into this production. God continue to bless you and all your family. 🙏🏻

    • @sharynmoffitt1372
      @sharynmoffitt1372 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Scranton, PA. All involved are wonderful people ; thus a wonderful outcome for all. Empathy is what makes thls work

    • @loisbrubaker3084
      @loisbrubaker3084 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Monterey Tn

    • @rpal320
      @rpal320 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Colorful Colorado USA 🇺🇸 💜💕

    • @jukes243
      @jukes243 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Missouri .....

  • @lyndalee2958
    @lyndalee2958 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +263

    I adopted my son in 1999… I was on call in the ER & he had just been born… his birth mother didn’t want him & I had been trying for 7 years to conceive… Less then 42 hours later I brought him home. I was not prepared at all & never imagined Everyone in that hospital gave me something they were all so happy for us. I didn’t buy diapers for 2 years! 25 years later he is the most beautiful, caring and sweetest young man God could’ve sent to me. BTW… 6 years later I gave birth to his little brother. God Always knows what he’s doing ❤

    • @LivingSimplyinCanada
      @LivingSimplyinCanada 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      God’s blessings come in mysterious ways❤️

    • @ceceliagunness1641
      @ceceliagunness1641 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Lovely story.You were blessed twice.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      How incredible - thank you for sharing your story of adoption. You brought a smile to my face today. God bless you! 😊

    • @elizabethbuttermore8015
      @elizabethbuttermore8015 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This is powerful! What a story.❤️

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Praise God, that's so beautiful. 😍🌿🙆🏻‍♀️

  • @schildca
    @schildca 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +395

    My son just died, his name is Joshua Adam. Maybe he is saying "hi mom" by letting me see your video. Thank you 💔🙏

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

      I can't even begin to imagine how you're feeling right now. My prayers are with you and your family 🤍

    • @marypounders659
      @marypounders659 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      I'm sorry for your loss. Praying for you. 🙏

    • @ToniMurray-pb4if
      @ToniMurray-pb4if 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      I cried while watching his video. I also subscribed before I saw your comment. I'm so sorry. He was a good man. You raised him well. Prayers for you and your family.

    • @Cassandra-..-
      @Cassandra-..- 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ❤️‍🩹

    • @maryannschumacher1370
      @maryannschumacher1370 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      💔🙏

  • @robinbliss6513
    @robinbliss6513 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +161

    My son found me six years ago and it changed my life. His parents have welcomed me into their lives and their family. His fiancé, now wife, has included me in their lives and invites me to visit regularly. They have since made me a grandmother twice over and given me a new purpose in life.

    • @angelaberni8873
      @angelaberni8873 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      You have been very fortunate to have come into contact with such wonderful people.

    • @wandawelsh9209
      @wandawelsh9209 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Such a beautiful story! I'm so happy for you and your now family! ❤❤❤

    • @robinbliss6513
      @robinbliss6513 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@wandawelsh9209 I’m particularly blessed. My son’s parents are amazing people who pull me into family photos and check in on me and my elderly parents, whom I care for, keeping me from visiting more often. My son is entirely like me, in the not calling and keeping in touch department, but between his parents and his wife, I am always kept in the family loop. I am grateful for all of them, but especially my beautiful son, who has a support system that I wish I had. They all love him as he deserves. I couldn’t be happier.

    • @robinbliss6513
      @robinbliss6513 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@angelaberni8873 I know how fortunate I am. And I am truly grateful.

  • @alisonmiller2708
    @alisonmiller2708 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +209

    Tripp looks like your twin brother! What an amazing story.

    • @reneagreenfield1312
      @reneagreenfield1312 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Omg I thought that was his brother!!!!

    • @gretahorton1045
      @gretahorton1045 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Without the beard I think Joshua looks like his Mother.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      He feels like a brother in many ways haha 😆

    • @princessofjehovah6534
      @princessofjehovah6534 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@joshuach, who is Tripp? Thought he was your brother

    • @bayoulafourche
      @bayoulafourche 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I thought the same thing at first! He's very interesting

  • @nancyscheltes725
    @nancyscheltes725 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    We adopted the greatest gift from God 54 years ago. Our daughter. She truly is a blessing from God.❤

    • @Emy53
      @Emy53 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The gift came from the mother that made the decision to allow some one better capable to raise her child.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How special, Nancy! Adoption is super special 🤍
      God bless you!

  • @jancooke272
    @jancooke272 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    What a wonderful testament he is to his parents, so well brought up, well adjusted and loving. His biological parents sacrifice really was for the best.

  • @nicolemcclure8113
    @nicolemcclure8113 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    My pastor just sent this to me, I am going to be watching it with my son that we adopted almost 3 years ago. Praying this touches his heart to know that God has a plan for him and his story is nothing to be ashamed of. He’s almost 11. ❤

  • @a.wilkins1708
    @a.wilkins1708 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Oh man, I'm crying, that is such a lovely kid and now a very special young man, mature beyond his years. I think all involved have been blessed.

  • @Kristyn1230
    @Kristyn1230 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    This is the most beautiful adoption testimony I’ve ever heard❤️ God bless your whole beautiful family!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you so much Kristyn! We definitely feel so blessed by how it's all turned out. 😊

  • @cmhooter
    @cmhooter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Found my birth parents in 2019. 46 years after my birth. Met my birth father at his funeral. I have a wonderful relationship with my birth mother. Found out my birth records were switched with another baby at the orphanage and that I’m 5 days younger than I thought. It was an amazing journey of searching and discovery. A blessing to finally know who I and my children look like and where interest and mannerisms come from. I wouldn’t change my story for all of the money on earth.

    • @Taluta394
      @Taluta394 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Congratulations 🎉. I wasn’t adopted but my mother had an affair and I never knew my bio father. After my mother’s death I found my biological father on ancestry app. He had died 10 years before my mother. So I found I have 2 more brothers. One very nice, sweet man 12 years younger than me, and the other brother is not interested in knowing me. But the connection with my youngest brother filled in a part of my heart that was empty all my life. Know one can know how healing it was to meet him and just look like someone and know all the things he told me is fabulous ❤

  • @MyYouTubeAccount-v2x
    @MyYouTubeAccount-v2x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Joshua, you are a gifted storyteller, and you have your parents' ability to see the best in all things. God created a very special person when He created you. I wish you and all your family the very best.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for your comment and kind words. I'm a work in progress, but it brings me joy to see how this has all played out to date. 😊

  • @TrueThingsPrevail
    @TrueThingsPrevail 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    I searched and found my birthmother when I was 24. Best thing I ever did for myself.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm so glad you had a positive experience!!

  • @hermannaoudou3271
    @hermannaoudou3271 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    This line from your father hits me like a brick: 'If God would say, 'Okay, if you give Joshua up, you can have as many biological children as you want,' I'd say, 'Oh, heck no.' 💛
    Here is my take away : God has a plan for us and will always connect the dots of every aspect of our life.📝
    Thank for sharing this inspiring story!🙏🏾

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hermann, I'm so thankful to know you brother. That line got me too. 🥹

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm excited to see how God is working through your life with your big move! The best is yet to come man.

  • @patriciavanwyk4322
    @patriciavanwyk4322 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I love your story. My father is a minister and has helped find his missing aunt and uncles that were adopted out when their alcoholic father abandoned them. He was also instrumental in helping a birth mother locate and reunite with a son she gave up for adoption back when records were sealed. Blessings on your entire family!

  • @RonaldWarkans
    @RonaldWarkans 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Joshua, you and your family have shared one on the most inspiring stories I have encountered. Thank all involved for their loving participation!

  • @wendytalbot5857
    @wendytalbot5857 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Loved your story, thanks for sharing. I was also given up for adoption at birth. At age 65 found my biological Mom and 69 discovered who my biological father was. Your beautiful story moved me, because there is no coincidence, God had His hand on our lives while we were still in the womb. You are rich indeed as you walk into this voyage of discovery of your biological roots, and your amazing future with God by your side. 😊

  • @crystalmoskwinski7354
    @crystalmoskwinski7354 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I am also an adopted child! I'm so glad your reconnection went well for you! I found some birth family about 7 years ago but met an older brother but three summers ago I found my cousins who are now my best friends! I wasnt able to meet my birth parents b4 they passed away but that is ok! I wasnt "Given up" I was taken for my safety! My parents raised me in a Christian home and I truly believe I was created to be theirs!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Crystal, you have such an awesome story! I feel the exact same way on being created to be in the family where I was! It's so incredible to see how God works in and through our stories 😊

  • @MyTinyBalcony
    @MyTinyBalcony 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I adopted my son out to 2 wonderful people, his parents. They sent me photos every year until he was 18. We keep in touch. I told him very early on that it wasn't that I didn't want him, I did. As a single mother at 19, I just couldn't give him the life that he deserved. Consequently, when he was teased for being adopted, his response to his tormentors was "Well at least I have 2 mommies that love me". Sounds just like me. This is not just a lovely story, but a beautiful one.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for sharing your story - you sound incredible 🥹

  • @TheYoungs2006
    @TheYoungs2006 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I was adopted into a difficult family. I also met my birth parents and had some more difficult experiences with my mothers side. Adoption doesn't make me smile, but your story is healing to watch. It CAN work. And even if it's not the best outcome, God is still in control.
    I'm grateful for my husband and children... God has been gracious to me despite my earlier experiences.

    • @CoffeeCrazy
      @CoffeeCrazy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sorry to hear that! I was born into a difficult family and they are my blood, but I do thank God for them. There is so much pain due to the fall of mankind but every morning that I open my eyes I’m reminded of his lovingkindness and grace. And so I extend grace to them. I want to encourage you! Sometimes we often have expectations and ideals about life, be it family, dreams, love, etc and yet they never seem to come together the way we desire. I look back at my childhood and even with the many sorrows I can see God weaving my life story . Would I have known him any other way? I don’t know, but if that sorrow drew me to him, then I would not have it any other way. How wonderful are his ways and beyond comprehension!! May you be blessed!

    • @TheYoungs2006
      @TheYoungs2006 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@CoffeeCrazy Thank you for your encouragement. You worded my thoughts so eloquently. My life would look so differently and I would be a completely different person without the experiences I had. Going through them was very difficult and it took a very long time to heal, but I'm so far removed that it doesn't quite feel real. I'm thankful I'm so far beyond it now. Several years ago, I had to return and see people. It was an entire year of nightmares and a fog of dread. I guess I'm not as removed if I have to be faced with it... but I'm glad for the space I have. It has allowed me to build a completely new life. And God is still present. I can see how He has guided and provided.

    • @CoffeeCrazy
      @CoffeeCrazy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheYoungs2006 ❤️

    • @theynot4u
      @theynot4u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@CoffeeCrazy So well said!

    • @deonhauth4877
      @deonhauth4877 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same for me but at least I know who I look like and where my biological ancestors on both sides come from which was very important for me to know.. it made me feel like a whole person and brought me a sense of peace.

  • @evangelinehope6627
    @evangelinehope6627 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I am a birthmother who placed her first son for adoption almost 37 yrs ago. I hand-picked his adoptive parents who were pastors in another State and It started out well as a semi-open adoption. I spoke to him 2-3x as he was growing up whenever he needed answers to questions that only his birthmom could provide, and his mom and dad graciously provided this resource to him. But sometime after I got married and had several more children, his mother shifted how she felt about me and I have no idea why to this day. The last time I spoke to him he was 18 years old and it happened by “accident” (God is so kind) Since that time we have not had any contact. I believe that he feels that contacting me would cause his mom to feel betrayed. Please pray with me that the relationship between his both family and adoptive family could be healed and restored. He has 4 younger half- siblings (1 brother and 3 sisters) and would love for the girls to meet him one day. Thank you for this video - what a ministry!!

  • @friday.night.flights
    @friday.night.flights 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    This is amazing. You’re your dad’s twin!!! Happy that you were able to finally post this!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you, Barrett! It means the world that you'd watch. 🥲

    • @alidabotes6264
      @alidabotes6264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Tripp & Joshua look like brothers & also act that way. It's great! He has a wonderful adoptive father & now he has a sibling as well. 😊😊

  • @angelswalker55
    @angelswalker55 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    What an incredible story! I am a Search Angel who assists adoptees (free of charge) and birth families in finding their birth families & adopted family members. I’m also a Christian & adopted mom (but adopted a teenager), I believe I was supposed to see this this morning, thank you for this.
    God IS so good!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you so much for your comment - I know the work you do is blessing so many! 🤍

    • @SusanAuyerCultivatingCre8ivity
      @SusanAuyerCultivatingCre8ivity 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I've helped several biological relatives also solve their mysteries. I would love to connect with you and see if I can assist you with assisting others. I love research... the is beautiy in the mess.

  • @debrablumrogers5096
    @debrablumrogers5096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow ,your story makes my heart happy❤ .Ive been carrying around for many years heartache of giving up my child ,i too was a teenage mother,many nights id cry & question my decision & until today running across your story i can honestly say my heart feels lighter,more joyous,more hope that my child may have had a good life too.Thank you for sharing your journey with us all.God Bless you all 💗🙏🥰

  • @sylviasterton
    @sylviasterton 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    This is beautiful, God’s finger prints are all over this story, and your story telling! Thank you for sharing 🤍🥹

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for watching and for your sweet comment, Sylvia. Miss you!! 🥹

  • @mommyonmission1758
    @mommyonmission1758 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +104

    Dont know how this popped up on my news feed but what a beautiful story. And so wonderul to see how God raised you to be a godly man, rare to see these days. Thanks for sharing!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you for sharing your feedback and for taking the time to watch! 😊

    • @fabricendayambaje9408
      @fabricendayambaje9408 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      He got Godly parents and God used them to raise him in a godly way now look how he turned into a great man,this is beautiful to watch

    • @kelleyloreth300
      @kelleyloreth300 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same, I feel I was meant to watch this but done know how it ended up on my feed either. What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @tmariejones5059
    @tmariejones5059 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I was adopted my Aunt and uncle I knew since I was 2yr. Momma always say that adopted children are special because they choose you. People always think is terrible but it most beautiful thing. Mom had 4 miscarriage and dad said no more .my biological parents is aunt 4 child brother so my parents divorced and they give to his sister that truly want me. So I had the best parents ever.

  • @dottiegyles1119
    @dottiegyles1119 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Thanks for sharing. Praying to be reunited with my grandchildren who were adopted out, too.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wow - I pray that all works out Dottie! Thanks for taking the time to watch!!

  • @AnneAlready
    @AnneAlready 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I have ADD and I almost never watch a video the whole way through lol, but I was completely captivated by your story and I got chills several times while watching.
    What *wonderful* parents you have (all of them) and how incredibly proud they must be of you!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      WHOA that's a big compliment. Thank you so much! 😊

  • @jessicashlager7193
    @jessicashlager7193 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Thank you Joshua for sharing your story. It really resonated with me. We share so much in common. I too am adopted with the most wonderful parents. I also did Ancestry and in 2020 learned who my bio father was. He was only 19 when I was conceived. However, the difference was I only had the opportunity to speak to him on the phone as he passed away from Covd. I feel God brought me to him at that time so we did speak and subsequently I have become close his daughter, my 1\2 sister. Also, my brother who i grew up with (my parents bio son) is Joshua. :)

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Jessica, I can only imagine how you have felt through all of this. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your story! I'm so glad you were able to talk to him and your half sister. God bless you!!

  • @TheresaGelso
    @TheresaGelso 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    OH MY GOSH!!!! YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER ARE SO INSPIRING! I CRIED AND LAUGHED WITH YOU ALL! I HOPE THERE WILL BE.A PART TWO. MY LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much, Theresa! God bless you! 🤍

  • @izzyday6907
    @izzyday6907 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I’m a birth mother, stories like this always make me smile. I truly believe God helps birth parents find the best choice for their child when it comes to adoption. I’m close with my son and his parents. He started calling me his Birthday mom when he was about 4 and my boys (his big brothers) think of his parents as their aunt and uncle. We love our family as we chose it and wish more people chose adoption. It really is about the love for the child.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for sharing your story, Izzy! You made a brave decision, and I know your son is so thankful for you. God bless you!

    • @peachessmith2389
      @peachessmith2389 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      God is so very very good. Every life is a gift and deserves to be loved and cherished. I hope more people will see this video and will choose life

  • @dkadkins6545
    @dkadkins6545 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My extended family has a long and extensive history of adoption on both sides. It is a picture, a parable, of the love God has for us. After we are adopted by the Father, our heart longs for our parents, our family, our friends to be adopted too. To be with us in eternity. Yes, adoptions go wrong, but when done with love and concern for the child, they are a gift to everyone involved. Bless your family, everyone.

  • @frankiemiller9831
    @frankiemiller9831 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    As I write, Victory in Jesus is playing. We were blessed to be a part of your adoption story from its beginning, Joshua! I remember praying for all those 14 years for God to bring a child to our precious friends, however the method, ha
    We prayed as we saw tiny Joshua in Donna's anxious loving arms! We rejoiced as we saw you in the blanket I joyfully and tenderly crocheted.
    We loved hearing as you grew that God was creating a loving, brilliant young man, who eventually married ❤ a sweet loving wife.
    I remember joyfully praying with you all that morning as you were preparing to meet your birth mother.
    Thank you that we have been a loving, but distant part of your story! The video is miraculous!
    Glenn watches over my shoulder shoulder in Heaven. I KNOW he would have loved to be here to weep with me as we watched!
    Thank you, love you all!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      You and Dr. Miller have been part of the story since the very beginning. I feel so blessed to have gotten to know the both of you. Thank you for all your love and encouragement. We love you!

    • @nezlquasie
      @nezlquasie 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      God is sooooo Good & He gets ALL the Glory. Thank You❤😊

  • @helenjones568
    @helenjones568 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    WOW! I cried a few times watching this. Your adoptive parents so mirrors me and my husband so much its uncanny. Your birthparents where better people. They are succeeding so much. My children, are struggling with their birthparents. And now, my daughter has disowned us. When they mentioned the smell of mom, I remember our adopted daughter was with her mom at birth. So much is learned today. My daughter has disowned us and her mom. It's sad. GOD bless you all. GOD teaches us so much through our lives testimonies. We see just how we are by how we treat each other. I am so touched at your feelings for your adopted mom and dad. It's a blessing and all those out there need to understand. The hard way is to give life and to promote it and share it with no strings attatched. That is true AGAPE! I see love in this whole beginning and reunion. We must learn to do the Agape in all parts of our lives. No one is perfect but we can Agape!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Helen, my heart hurts for you. I can only imagine what you've been through, but I'll pray for you and your daughter. I pray for reconciliation! I'm with you - agape love is hard to find but life changing. God bless you!

  • @cynde74epck
    @cynde74epck 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Truly a lovely video and lovely story!! What a gift to the world you and your family have shared! ❤

  • @janet2243
    @janet2243 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Wonderful !!! This video should be shared everywhere! To God be the glory!❤ This is very real and touching.
    Joshua, God has certainly blessed you emensely with a beautiful life! Your parents did an excellent job of raising you and they love you so much. Your biological parents are blessed as well to see and know you now as you are a godly man with love and integrity.❤

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you, Janet! Your comment brought a smile to my face - I am so blessed!!

  • @pahm2010
    @pahm2010 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Amazing testimony!! We were married for 17 years before the Lord brought our son to us. It was a private open adoption and I got to change his first diaper!! He just turned 23!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What a cool story! How powerful!

    • @bonitabrewer2740
      @bonitabrewer2740 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤️

  • @janetharradine4330
    @janetharradine4330 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I'm not a church goer, but I do love that this is a story of acceptance of the birth parents and seeing the blessing there and a family of God modelling what I see to be the way God would want it. So many people say it but don't live it and are not so kind. Congratulations to all of you.

  • @benburns5995
    @benburns5995 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Hi Joshua, I think you did an awesome job of creating this video to tell the story of meeting your Biological parents and the joy that brought your Adoptive parents as well.
    It is great that you have a supportive wife that stood by your side the entire time of connecting with your Biological parents.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much, Ben! I am definitely so blessed to have Alexa in my life! 😊

  • @ToriLynnH
    @ToriLynnH 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I wish our adoption story would have been more like this. But I didn't know the LORD until months after the birth. My daughter did have a much much better life than if I would have kept her, but it wasn't perfect like this story. We met when she was 23. At 40 she only responds to my birthday emails. She has not come to terms with the adoption. But ultimately, she is better for having been raised by Roz than by me.
    I pray for her.
    Please add your prayers to mine that she finds the LORD and comes to terms with her life.

  • @ashleyparsman3093
    @ashleyparsman3093 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    His love knows no bounds - beautiful story of how the steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord. Shalom from South Africa

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's the truth! Thanks for your comment, Ashley 😊

  • @desirae4942
    @desirae4942 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Absolutely LOVELY! 🥰 thank you for sharing this with us all.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much 🥲

  • @colettefitzpatrick9412
    @colettefitzpatrick9412 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Greetings from Ireland. ☘️Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.I’m a mum of 5 children and every child is a gift from God . Your birth has brought joy and love to all of these people and I’m so happy for all of you . May God bless you and your entire family as you move forward in your journey of life ❤

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching and for your comment, Colette! I know your 5 are blessed to have you as their mum!!

    • @colettefitzpatrick9412
      @colettefitzpatrick9412 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joshuachats ❤️

  • @disappointedenglishman98
    @disappointedenglishman98 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Joshua, you are a great and happy young man, and you will have a wonderful life. I'm glad you've made contact with your "birth parents".

  • @hermanadams5259
    @hermanadams5259 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    When we first met in the scout room of EFBC our first connection was over the fact we shared a common thing in our life….we were both adopted.
    This was a beautiful story you have put together.
    My prayers for you and your family+

  • @hesterdekock2545
    @hesterdekock2545 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This just popped up on my phone on this cold and rainy day in beautiful South Africa. Thank you for this beautiful story.What a wonderful God we serve. He works in wonderful ways and always for the good of those who love Him. God bless you all.

  • @CoachRondaStone
    @CoachRondaStone 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was also adopted and had a similar growing up experience with the very best parents who taught me and my precious 😊adopted brother to love the Lord. I met my mom and 3 half brothers at 33 and 3 more paternal half siblings at 60. I am awaiting the resurrection to meet my biological father and another half-sister. God can turn tears into rejoicing and ashes into beauty.

  • @SusanAuyerCultivatingCre8ivity
    @SusanAuyerCultivatingCre8ivity 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you for sharing and having the courage to do so. Seeing your parent's perspective was a true gift. I am one of three adoptees in my family and my parents had one biological child who then adopted so the perspective of 'we are all God's Children' is resounding. What a Blessing... thanks again for sharing.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your comment and your kind words, Susan. I've grown up my whole life knowing I was adopted, and hearing my dad share that still really hit me. We are so blessed! 🤍

  • @GinaMacArt
    @GinaMacArt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    WOW... this was soooo emotional. EVERYTHING happens for a reason. You are blessed to have two sets of parents who love you and want you. You look so much like your father with your mother's hair colour and eye colour. Side by side your biological parents look more like your siblings. What a beautiful story and outcome for all. Love and best wishes from, Gina Mac of Queensland, Australia. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting, Gina Mac! I'm with you that God can redeem anything that we go through!

    • @GinaMacArt
      @GinaMacArt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshuachats it certainly is a blessing that both your families are strong in their relationship with God, and that your adopted parents raised you in the faith. Think of the many adoption stories out there that were not so happy and blessed, for whatever reason. I pray that you will all stay close to each other.
      I recently watched a video of a couple on a talk show with Kelly Clarkson. They had one biological child and three adopted children, black and white, and what was amazing is that they include the biological parents in their family. When referring to the children as "our children", she is referring to themselves and the biological parents. That is a true Christlike couple. I can see that your family is equally blessed with this same Christlike love for all. Did you say that Tripp's name is Helias? I was reading the Apocrypha today and came across this name, very interesting, I wonder where Tripp's parents got the name? Anyway, may God bless you all as you become one with the Lord and each other. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺

  • @omaopa6923
    @omaopa6923 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    You’ll never know how much listening to your ( lovely ) story has helped me and I just want to thank you and may god keep you and your family safe 🙏🏻❤

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much, your comment made my day. 🥹 God bless you!

    • @omaopa6923
      @omaopa6923 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@joshuachats you are truly a wonderful young man

  • @vickiedippel9758
    @vickiedippel9758 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    You are a blessing to so many! You give hope to those who wait to find their adoptive parents. To some it means closure. My friend was blessed to have a search angel find his daughter. Afte 33 years he is now at peace knowing she was adopted by two wonderful people and has had a good life. He knew he couldn’t provide that for her, and God found the perfect parents for her.
    I am so happy that you have that peace and so do your biological parents. God bless you and your entire family.

  • @deborajh0917
    @deborajh0917 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I pray to be reunited with my 2 great nieces. The oldest was 6 her sister was 3. They were adopted...it hurts so much to not be able to Love them
    Love&Hugs 💜🤗🤗

  • @dianewellwerts6630
    @dianewellwerts6630 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    What a beautiful story. I can only dream that mine will be this beautiful. God bless all of your family.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching, I'm praying for the best in your story!

  • @justinevollert8032
    @justinevollert8032 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    The birth parents are still young

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That is one of the perks of having a baby in high school 😆

  • @JS02057
    @JS02057 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The energy and love the adoptive parents have is a replica of birth parents ,,, their laughter and smiles are identical. It’s like parental doppelgängers 💕💕💕

  • @jillwklausen
    @jillwklausen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love how you put this little film together. Your bio dad is hilarious! Congratulations for all your blessings.

  • @donnasisk7420
    @donnasisk7420 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a beautiful story of redemption! Keep sharing your story. It is a blessing!

  • @lauestupinan12
    @lauestupinan12 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This is such an amazing story!!! Thank you for your obedience and be brave to do this!!

  • @JoshuaQuestVlog
    @JoshuaQuestVlog 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Beautiful story, thanks so much for sharing. Great job putting this together!! 🔥

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for the comment 😊

  • @deborahnorton7022
    @deborahnorton7022 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Hi Josh, Thank you for sharing your story, such a blessing from God.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much - I definitely feel super blessed!

  • @beatrixheinzel1640
    @beatrixheinzel1640 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a beautiful testimony. May this story encourage many in this situation & give hope.
    God bless all of you.

  • @msbhaven7339
    @msbhaven7339 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Such a beautiful story.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for watching 😊

  • @lorigardilcic4976
    @lorigardilcic4976 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    These adoptive parents so open and loving , Inam so happy for all them

  • @alidabotes6264
    @alidabotes6264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have read about & looked at vlogs about so many children looking for their birth parents or parents looking for the children they gave up for adoption & it normally brings a tear to my eye & other times it was a sad occasion which left all involved disappointed.
    Your stories have been an absolute blessing to watch & there is no doubt in my mind that many people will feel their hearts are full of love & excitement for what God has given to you all. The honesty & sincerity is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your lovely, lovely story. You are all stunning people.

  • @ShannonChambers-v8e
    @ShannonChambers-v8e 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Such a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing! I adopted my son, who turned 30, yesterday. I always stayed in touch with someone from his birth family so if he wanted to reach out or had questions, I knew how to help him.

  • @believingtoday
    @believingtoday 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Every facet of this is incredibly God-weaved. It was a blessing to hear your life story. I loved hearing about your Mom & Dad's journey being able to receive you in their arms and how brave your birth Mom was as she signed those papers. I would love for someone to be able to find your dad's old Camaro. I've heard of people doing that before. When I first turned this on I couldn't imagine how you would fill almost an hour up on this story yet it was worth it all. God bless you and your families.

  • @nikkipogorzelski3046
    @nikkipogorzelski3046 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We had 2 birth children and when they were 16 and 14 we adopted one of our foster children and a child from Korea. They were 2 months apart in age. Our daughter was 3 days old when she came to us and our son came from Korea at 7 months old. (Our little daughter was 9 months then). Both children were considered "special needs" adoptions. It turned out that they met my special needs by the grace of God. I am now 77 years of age with 4 adult children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and I spend most of my time living in the country of Panama, trusting in Jesus to give me the mercy and grace to follow Him. God Bless all of you 🙏🏼💕

  • @cassandramcknight2416
    @cassandramcknight2416 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love love! Beautiful!!! At the end of the video I wish those photos were larger. I wanted to see when you met your siblings. So sweet.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much, Cassandra! 😊

  • @kalyco6211
    @kalyco6211 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for taking the time to watch 🙏

  • @TheGirlatthewindow
    @TheGirlatthewindow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for putting this on TH-cam. I have an adopted nephew. HIs adoptive parents refuse for him to have any relationship with his birth family. He is quiet, withdrawn and I have not heard him laugh in the eighteen months I've lived on the same property. He is almost 30 now, works in a pharmacy, never goes out, spends his free time playing video games. Please pray for him.

  • @hairyscotman
    @hairyscotman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm not crying.....you're crying!!!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hahaha making someone's just cutting onions

  • @hughphillips1427
    @hughphillips1427 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am adopted also, i am in the UK, I was born and adopted in 1964. I had a good childhood, my adopted Dad was a vicar. I met my birth mother in 1995. Unlike you I am not someone who likes to involve others, so traced my birth mother without support. It was an interesting meeting and it felt amazing, unfortunately we are no longer in contact.
    Thanks for making your video, your birth father (who calls a child Tripp, I guess it is an American thing 😊) and you seem like brothers. I did everything differently, my children are 5, 16 and 21 and I am 60. I feel with my youngest I should be the grandfather 😄
    I hope you can have a great relationship together with your birth parents. Take care.

  • @vocalone8182
    @vocalone8182 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You have such a beautiful story, Joshua and I'm sure God has amazing things in store for you!

  • @annchenweidemann5694
    @annchenweidemann5694 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a beautiful story. How incredibly blessed you are 💞
    I'm 60, and walked away from a life of neglect and abuse to find my "there's more". The further away from the mess I get, the better I believe that indeed things happen for a reason. Both your sets of parents are incredible people. Allbest to you and your family 🌹🌹🌹

  • @fayprice8545
    @fayprice8545 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you @joshuachats - I needed a reminder of God’s faithfulness today and your recording came up. Been praying for 24 years for a desire of my heart to be met and it’s really tough waiting. Praise God for your story. Your birth Mum is amazingly faithful Praise God - Such a strong witness to God’s restoring power in situations of great pain.

  • @gregoryknight2928
    @gregoryknight2928 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Somehow this popped up on my video feed. What a wonderful story. God is indeed good and your story, your parents story, Donna and Tripp's story warmed my heart this afternoon. My mother and her oldest son have a similar story to share someday. Like your parents, his adoptive parents were in ministry and raised him knowing he was adopted. Praying through the years as he grew up for his birth mother in gratitude. They were reunited nearly 50 years after she had given him up for adoption when he was born. I am so grateful for their reunion and the healing and closure their reunion provided for all involved in that decision so long ago. I pray the healing and goodness continue for you and your family as it has in our family. Peace. Watching from Virginia.

  • @AnnCarmody
    @AnnCarmody 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing this. A wonderful family. God bless you all, from Australia.

  • @heleenvanvollenstee5492
    @heleenvanvollenstee5492 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Danabaai, South Africa. Thanks for sharing your storie. Great story!

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!!

  • @carolynsole4651
    @carolynsole4651 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    His wife looks so like his birth Mother ! HOW SPECIAL ! My cousins are adopted and seeing this is so gorgeous, good luck to you all lovely people xx

  • @elainewalton1494
    @elainewalton1494 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    All such beautiful people.... with eyes wide open and a special connection to each other.... living in the moment and creating their own story.... together ❤️ 🤲 ❤️

  • @amikailua9504
    @amikailua9504 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    BEAUTIFUL! Crazy to see how God orchestrated the adoption of Joshua. How He took someone's heartache and turned it into another's joyous day. God is so good!

  • @angeler105
    @angeler105 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just got to the part where you were playing the recorder for your mom and she says you did so good and thank you so much for that moment of humor in the middle. My emotions are so high right now and I am so thankful that this video showed up on my feed. It is such a wonderful testimony of how God works through the pain and Brokenness on so many levels and creates Something Beautiful.

  • @Bindismom
    @Bindismom 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is one of the most beautiful stories I have ever been privileged to experience. God’s blessings to all of you exceptional, beautiful people🤗🙏🙏

  • @georginagibson9356
    @georginagibson9356 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing, my mother was adopted in 1940 Troon Scotland, When she was 15 in 1955 her family decided to emigrated to Canada. My mother told me, they ended up in court with her birth mother she wanted her back. She met her and biological brother Ian , at that time her birth father had remarried. The judge asked her who she wanted to be with. She was adopted at birth. She went with her adopted family. Mother never said why she was given up. But couple years before she passed away two of my children did the ancestry. I wished I had done it sooner before she pass a way. We talked about it find her brother. She said, if I find them let them know she had a good life, She would have like to see her brother again. I have since took the test and been in communications with my 2nd cousins. I still don't have her parents names . What struck me is on her adoption states adopted 1955. My mother became a believer and met my father in youth group. One day , I may get the opportunity to met the family,

  • @octobermoon9
    @octobermoon9 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What an incredible and beautiful story, Joshua. Thank you so much for sharing such a deeply personal experience with us. ♥

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment!

    • @octobermoon9
      @octobermoon9 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joshuachats You're most welcome.

  • @ginahamlyn2569
    @ginahamlyn2569 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a truly amazing story. Thank you for being so brave to share it. Love from South Africa.

  • @nunyabizness1444
    @nunyabizness1444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Joshua & Family, Thank you for sharing your experience HIS STORY. Your heart for the Lord is genuine; that was made so clear in the telling of your story; your love for your parents is beautiful. And you, You are SO loved! Birth Mom & Dad, God blessed you with the privilege of being part of the answer to prayer. Your courage at such a young age to do what was best for Joshua, is love in action.( And kudos for the beautiful media work - great video!)

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 🥹

  • @alwaquehs
    @alwaquehs 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I absolutely adored you playing the piano side by side with your birth Dad, your parents are so supportive.

  • @Red-ct6wx
    @Red-ct6wx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful and amazing journey that you have been on. I don’t think I’ve ever cried such happier tears for as long as I did watching and listening to your journey, you have been truly blessed!! Please give this some thought you would be an amazing youth pastor. Thank you again for sharing. Peace and Blessings ✝️

  • @richardwiseman9867
    @richardwiseman9867 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It Took 44 years to Find My Birth Parents, BOTH PASSED. BUT FOUND BEAUTIFUL SISTER, AND BROTHERS

  • @christinapsalmist4267
    @christinapsalmist4267 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    If ur adoptive parents graduate to heaven first, youll still have ur back up biological ones. Its all so beautiful . 🙏

  • @mihwarode9630
    @mihwarode9630 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a beautiful story! You are soooo blessed to have a most loving, wonderful parents. I am so glad that your birth parents to keep you and gave you up for adoption instead of abortion, to bless another couple. You are bless to have both sets of parents. God is good!

  • @vvvsss3093
    @vvvsss3093 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your story is amazing. The movie which took you 3 years to make is incredible. Wishing all the best to your very big family!

    • @vvvsss3093
      @vvvsss3093 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      watching from Canada :)

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and for your comment 😊

  • @Mr.bearuk112
    @Mr.bearuk112 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your Mum and Dad did a wonderful job in raising you and accepting your birth parents in such a loving way into all of your lives. This is a lesson in love that we can all learn.

  • @morgellonsdirect513
    @morgellonsdirect513 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great story and brilliant delivery. Yes, God blessed your parents with the child of their deepest desire, but He also blessed you with the most wonderful, loving, and God-filled parents.

    • @joshuachats
      @joshuachats  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am blessed for sure!!

  • @RosalindaGriffiths
    @RosalindaGriffiths 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've just watched this video. Oh my heart is breaking and joyful at the same time. What a beautiful extended family you are! Lots of hugs and love xxx

  • @barbaramackay6338
    @barbaramackay6338 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My goodness what a beautiful, beautiful story

  • @laurencebrooks7699
    @laurencebrooks7699 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful story of unplanned pregnancy, adoption, Grace, forgiveness, and resolution---love this...thanks for sharing!

  • @spaceman_ssbm
    @spaceman_ssbm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a wonderful story and family you have. So beautiful. watching from Queensland Australia