Mother Adopts Three Teen Boys from Foster Care | An Adoption Story
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Thank you for the supportive comments!
I am the proud mother (Susan) in this video.
I salute those who have already adopted and those considering adoption.
It is hard work, but the children are always worth it! Peace!
God bless you! Cheers from Brazil.
PhxPeace God bless you and your family!
God bless you and your beautiful family!! Sending love all the way from Aus x
God bless you and provide for your family
Thank you You are a true Hero we can all make a difference in someone’s life three awesome young men one awesome mom ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Three teenage boys? She has a huge heart and grocery bill.
And a empty fridge lol
@@junehoward6668 y’all both some asf and need to grow up
@@YahhGirlJazz Why? I have 4 teenagers at home and they are both telling the TRUTH. 🤣
LOL!
@@missnurseeri only adults will get the joke.
I actually know Susan! She's highly intelligent and extremely compassionate.
Thanks "Willie"!
You are lucky to have such a friend. She is very, very special.
Sorry bud she forgot who you are
Wow! I wish I knew amazing people like this here in my area. She did a great job raising them. This video did a great job providing a glimpse into the perspective from the teenagers too. I loved it! Would love to see an update video on this family as time progresses to see how everyone is doing. 🙏👍
By the grace of prophet Manalo, everything is possible 🙏
We adopted a 14-year-old boy in the foster care system. He is now 21, independent and living his dreams. These kids need people to believe in them. 🥰
Youre a goddamn hero
Can you please let me know how long did the process take?
@@whodatnation9054 we had to go thru the process of becoming foster parents first. Then all of the background checks and home safety checks. He moved in after 5 months and we finalized the adoption one year later.
Bless you for doing that!
💕💕💕💕
Look at their bright faces, she did that by loving them.
Mrs. Garcia what a powerful comment. It’s so true
Yes Mam, You're right about that...👍👊✌🏼
God did by lovin us all
L O V E not hate... makes the world better❣️
God bless you . you are a hero
So many people think these kids don't need parents once they turn 18. I can't imagine how hard it'd be to to go to college, get my first apartment, and even get married without my parents to call for advice or support. A family is for life.
Hayley - You got that right, that family is for life. As a parent, you'd think once the kid is 18 you're done. Not. Kids have kids and that's when they'll start asking you more questions then ever.
She is an angel without wings, God bless your heart dear Mum and to the Boys love, protect and cherish her.....Love has no colour and a mother's love is irreplaceable!!!!
I can attest. I had to cut ties with my abusive family and I miss never having haf parents even as an adult. As an adult I just want the feeling of going to someone's house that's a second home and eating a homemade family meal together... maybe cradle up with my head on someone's lap and being told everything is going to be okay in life, that I'm not alone, and that I have a safety net
Hell, I had parents and I still need parents and I'm 41.
@@amdl270 I completely understand. It's the same. Most of my family passed away. As an adult that's when you wish for it.
This woman is one of the most beautiful people in the world, her heart shines through
Rlly? No replies?
@@suryagupta955 why does it need replies? Let it be a sweet comment without the validation of comments.
Yes she is Theresa's hope for us
God blessings upon her and her sons
I was adopted when I was 16. For years I felt so alone, like I was never gonna belong anywhere or have anyone who truly loved me. I honestly felt like killing myself a lot of the time. Thankfully that never happened. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have a real family now. It changed EVERYTHING for me.
Glad you made it Mike. Blessings and peace
I was adopted when i was 4. im now 15
It's like food, life itself starts with the family. Thankfully we can all make our own families :)
@@chrischickering1959 ...well most of us perhaps
So glad everything worked out for you
I just adopted an 8YO boy and his two sisters, 13 and 14. I've never been happier in my life, I love them more than myself.
Omg!!!! So beautiful!!! Don’t ever give up!!!
You are an amazing woman with a beautiful heart! I hope that your family stays safe!
@@mrsjokerstout thank you so much!! Its tough but I am so happy and fulfilled with them, no matter the challenges. I feel like I got more out of the deal.
Tears of joy for you...
They are so lucky to have a mother like you!
She is a bold woman to do that,it's hard enough dealing with a Forster nine year old .She has a gift, dealing with teens is hardwork.
Exactly. I can't stand teens...lol God bless her❤
teens are great. But then I didnt have any issues with my kids. Different story with teens with baggage. This lady is amazing and her boys sound like fine young men that have made her proud.
Lord knows I couldn’t do it but then again I’m only 33 and I couldn’t imagine trying to parent 3 teens🤪 ! This woman is mature, patient, understanding and the key component to that equation is love which she has plenty of to give! God bless her
Dealing with teens that come with a sad history is even harder, it has got to be.
Gave these kids a whole new outlook on life. Gave them hope.
@@mmdmmj1
Not all teenagers are rebellious dysfunctional and apparently nuts. There actually are some pretty nice young people out there, worth getting to know.
The boys speak so eloquently. She did a fine job!
I totally agree , yea they are well educated and polite
She adopted them as teens they already spoke eloquently. The good that she did was providing them with a loving and supporting home.
Not the finest comment I've seen on youtube..
@@Human-shapedbeing well as the video stated, all of them had really negative looks on life and believe me, when you're constantly angry like one of them said he was; you don't speak in such a mature, adult manner.
@@connr8691 being angry or negative has nothing to do with how "eloquently" you speak.
Can you imagine being teenagers and finally being adopted! Knowing that someone wants to love and support you when you thought it was to late. She has made a HUGE difference for these boys and will continue to support them! God bless you and your beautiful boys! This story made my day!
mine too!
When they call her mom. Tears. So sweet.
They say it so naturally as well. They don't sound obligated to say it. I bet it really warms her heart to hear it❤️
When i was 15 years old i found out i can not convince naturally i would have to do IVF. But now that i am older i have decided that i am going to adopt. I plan to adopt teenagers to give them the family they deserve! ❤️ Amazing women!
I'm sorry that you had to go through that at 15 - it can't have been easy news to hear. Huge respect to you, though, for turning a negative into a positive, by instead seeing that you have an opportunity to help children in need. I wish you all the luck in the world for your future fostering/adoption journey x
you go girl!
I am sorry I hope u find the right dude that will love u and ur future
Kids
CocoLoco Whatwhat herk
CocoLoco Whatwhat douche
We have a 18 yr old from foster. He's ours now! Love him to pieces. He has a lot of catching up, reading, & GED as well as basic adulting skills! Love and encouragement does wonders!
As someone who's in foster care especially, I'd like to thank you for what you're doing
You are a wonderful human being! Thank you so much for sharing your love to another young person. Teenagers are people too and deserve loving parents.
Best wishes!
It takes a very special person to adopt older children. This is beautiful. It's NEVER too late to change a life.
SHE'S PRICELESS.
Shes white lol
@@kumulsfan8090 No shit, Sherlocke. I think we'll put you on the crown jewels next.
*Priceless* just like his sons... _ohhh_ _ok_ _bye_
@@kumulsfan8090 and?
@@kumulsfan8090 why does that matter? The fact that she's not the same race as these boys shows how even more heroic and kind she is.
This woman was an Angel send from God.We need more women like her! One young man said that she showed him love, patience care about him! I would like to hear more of these 3 young men life!
A wonderful story. She should be nominated for mother of the Year.
I would like to hear more too. So nice to see a story about good news, love and happiness. These boys may become world leaders! in the future of the world my grand-children will be living in! TY mama.
@Juliana Maio there's always one atheist in the crowd 🤣. Why don't you go out and do what this woman has done and we will listen to a little bit more of what you have to say regarding God.
God bless this beautiful family and woman.
@Rachel Lackey Yes. Ditto. 💜✝️🛐
she is a true life hero
An angel who adopted 3 angels. It's inspirational.
As a widowed mom raised one daughter and still raising another one; it is still my dream to adopt or foster older children. This video just sealed that for me. I will be doing this too. Thanks for sharing your story and reminding us that there are children (older) ones that needs a stable home and family too right in this country.
Hey Gypsy! How are you doing on your adoption journey? Have you come closer to your goal of becoming an adoptive parent? All the best 💕
Bless you. 💛
Miss Gypsy Curls, you're a jewel❤✌👍
Govt $$$
Make sure you learn about the neuroscience of trauma, attachment theory, and so on.
Learn the tools of emotional regulation, and how to teach them. Those are the tools most needed for healing for those kids. Their sympathetic nervous systems are out of control and leading the show. They often feel they need to fight/flee/fawn/freeze. To learn to get that calmed and get the prefrontal cortex online and make wise choices is key.
To be validated, space held, and acceptance, is a must.
I know. I was given up at 2 years, in 5 foster homes over a year and then adopted.
My adoptive parents meant well, but the authoritarian, low emotional intelligence, conflict avoidance, etc environment was not helpful for healing trauma. I often felt I had to earn love & was often struggling with unseen anxiety. Didn't even know I had it, it was my "normal" from as early as I've ever known.
I'm finally healing in my 40's and it's been very painful at times.
The process to be adopted, for a child, includes extreme attachment injuries. Therefore their attachment system is often very wounded. They want love, yet also deeply fear it.
It takes patience, awareness, humility, grace, compassion, to dive into the world to take care of such a wounded child.
Congrats to them! We are adopting an 8 year old. WE hope to adopt teenages in the future.
Wonderful!!! I wish you all the very best with your adoptions!!! I am considering adoption/fostering. I am a single female in my early 40s so i'm not totally sure how at the moment but hopefully will sort all of that out!
Congrats! I really hope to adopt some day.
I was adopted when I was 8! Changed my life.
@@elil8094 fyi
Wow, I knew I recognized Lex from the thumbnail. Played basketball with him at a couple different LA Fitness gyms. A stand up guy on the court. I can only imagine how he is off the court. She raised him well and I’m sure the other brothers too.
When I was a teenager, I met a kid named Jeremy, was super nice and we would always talk about cartoons and laugh a lot. He stopped showing up to school and I found out through his GF that he was In foster care and something happened that caused him to move abruptly. I was absolutely sad and to this day, I always wish he is happy and doing very well.
Thank you for sharing your story! I totally know the feeling of thinking about people who you cared for & wondering what became of them.. I too hope that Jeremy is doing well 🤍
Pray for him every time you think of him.
Look him up!
I am a social worker and work with kids and families on a daily basis. This brought me to tears. So happy to see this mom take these teens in to her home and give them a family. We need more people like you!
God bless you. Your job is so important ❤️
Why can I only like this one time??😭🎉🎉
Amen, I would like a billion times if I could !!!
@@robincorprew9007 i support you Robin
Its ok, just make accounts but yeah. Probably not gonna do that.
Eli, I love your thinking. This world needs more people who think like you (and, obviously, the four people featured in this video). Stay the course, Good wins in the End!
I Will like in the name of all of you!
A bunch of young amazing men and a wonderful mom whose got their back. That’s all
I can't believe nobody wanted these beautiful intelligent articulate boys. I am SO glad they have a loving family now. I wish them a great life and my hats off to their wonderful adoptive mother.
No one "wanted" to adopt these 3 lovely, lovable, amazing boys, coz JESUS had already Chosen Susan for them, in HIS Divine Plan.
You three boys have helped a lot of prospective fosters and adoptive families take hope and inspiration from your wonderful conduct.
Lex, one of the commenters above, mentioned what a great guy you are. He's been at the fitness gym 🏋🚴💪 and observed your great upbringing.
Stay ever Blessed.
Big SALUTE to all 4 of you.
From 🇮🇳
we had a lovely lady here in arkansas who was a client of mine back when i sold auto insurance. she also adopted 3 teenaged boys of african descent. she got SO much grief over it since her and her husband were white. to me she was a hero and i told her every time i saw her. we need more people like these women in the world.
Who are the ignorant giving them grief for doing God's work? So they will rather see children without a loving family because of pigment.
@@elizabethtimothy4776 Pretty sad, isn't it? And those criticizing would probably never open their homes to a child in need.
@@elizabethtimothy4776 Half black people saying they should go to black family, yet they didnt take them in and the other half white people saying she should have gotten white kids, yet they didnt get anyone.
Adopt. Adopt children, if you dont like children adopt animals at the pound. Every living being deserves a chance.
This lady has a heart of gold. This is what is needed now.
True 😭😭😭
Whoever dislikes this video have no heart, I’m grown man why is there tears in my 👀
Maxamud Maxamud because you have a good heart!
I just wanted to write the same thing when I saw the dislikes.
because you are a good human being
A BUNCH OF TRUMPTARDS
I think maybe its black people who feel they should be adopted by a black family or white people telling the lady that she's crazy... She is an Angel :)
As a teacher in the higher secondary section (grades 11 and 12), I'm just in tears. It's so upsetting to see people label teenagers and give up on them. Teenagers especially after they are out of school, need more love and care than ever. They need the emotional support and guidance, the tough love but also the space to make mistakes and not fear being kicked out coz they messed up.
At 18 mentally and physically we are not fully developed so I feel like it’s so dumb to just legalized us as adults and think we are ready for the world at that age we need the most help and guidance
These kids whether they’re toddlers, preteens or teens need love and patience period. Parenting isn’t about what all you give the child but what all you’re involved in assisting them with.
This mom is my hero! Don’t know her but I feel a certain kind of love and respect for her. Very happy for these young men who are blessed to have her as their mother.
I am adopted and as a teenager now i have really grown used to what i have and not liking my parents at times. This video really made me realize that my mom and dad care about me. Wow this hit me on another level.
I am sure they love and adore you so much; why not give them a call or a surprise visit, just something they will not expect. May I also suggest hand written letter of appreciation.
This is what I needed. My girls are 21 and 18 and I have been seriously considering fostering an OLDER teen, about 16. We can financially support another child and I don't care what color they are or aren't. I think this video, just popping up randomly was divine intercession. 🥰
Yes, that's God telling you something. Moreover you are financially and emotionally stable and above all you have a space in your heart! You got this.
This is so beautiful and I am a mess of tears right now. These young men have beautiful hearts and souls and are wonderful people!!!! This adoptive mother is a wonderful example to all people to follow, she is a hero!!! Thank you a million times over for sharing this incredible story!!! As a woman considering fostering/adopting, this has inspired me SO much!!
I like how the teens got the most screen time, because even with how wonderful their mom is this story is ultimately about them finding a home
As an adopted child of the system; this hits home for me and melts my heart. What a beautiful mom they have and what wonderful appreciative intelligent boys she has!!!❤💯💥
I’m adopted. My mom is my blessing and a major source of my joy. God bless you for loving them.
God bless this woman and her beautiful family.😇
What a beautiful tribute to their mom. I know they are all proud to be a family! God bless you all in 2020!
Sweet family, all four of them, mom and her sons.
As a fellow adoptee, this makes me happy.
This mother is a blessing to the world...you know teenagers could be a pain in the a...but she wants to give them a good live and she did....thank U mom...
No, not all teens are a pain in the a.... It also depends on the adoptive parents. You have no common sense.
@Loreal saying that teens could be a pain in the a... Is just indirectly saying they are. There's a lot of sh to consider here when it comes to teenagers being a "pain in the a..." It's not like teens are naturally naive and dull. The original commentator is uneducated and her philosophy on teen behavior or raising teens is way off the rails to say that.
What if I said "pets could be so annoying" what kind of judgemental phrase is that? Poor observation and conclusion there. The owner/parents are also to consider when it comes to being parents.
That’s one amazing woman! All 3 boys face lite up, while talking about their Mom!
I'm in college myself, but want to adopt one day. This is a beautiful warming and a heartwarming story.
This mama hen, was gonna make sure her chicks were under her wings. These young men are so intelligent and loving . Learn and repeat.
I’m glad you found your Mom and she found you. You all seem bright and have futures ahead of you. Be good citizens and make yourselves proud and make your Mom proud. All the best. That was a nice video thx for sharing it.
I agree Rick Anderson
I would love to “adopt” a teen who ages out of foster care and needs a substitute family for young adult life. I have two college aged kids and I cannot imagine them not having a home base and support from parents who love them. The late teens and twenties were the most challenging years of my life; the tasks are so huge that you really need a family to get through them. God bless you for loving these young men. 🙏🏻💜👼🏻✝️😇
PLEASE DO IT
U should
You got this Maureen. It is a beautiful thing. We all need a loving family.
What a blessing! Can't imagine someone who would "return" a child and say it's not working out...
Everyone wants the cute little kids.. its rare for someone to actually give teenagers a chance... this woman is a hero idc what anyone says.. she saved 3 young men from a rough rough life
Shantell is impressive beyond words. So wise, intelligent, kind-hearted and brilliant. An incredible person who will no doubt help many!!!!!!
I want to adopt older kids and show them what unconditional love is!! I want to show them what a family is and a mom!
Once I am financially/emotionally stable enough to have kids, I will be adopting and fostering older children. I would LOVE to have teenagers!
I'm in foster care n' it really helped me develop n' grow =)
So hopefully you will ! x
What a beautiful thing to do. God bless you Cara.
Cool. I was fostered too by a good woman. And yeah she was better than my other family could have done.
but she is a sweety!! i like her energy
Omg this was the sweetest! I can't imagine how hard it was for these boys. 😭😭 Foster care breaks my heart sometimes. But their Mama came to show them how much they matter and love them unconditionally. This is a very special family ❤️.
I grew up in foster care, taken away from my family at 6. These guys are fortunate, not everyone is that lucky to find someone that loves you. The world is a cruel place I found that out before age 7. Wish I had what these guys ended up having. A person who genuinely loves you , happy for them!
God bless you & just know that there are so many of us that did not have a birth family that loved them nor adoptive parents. I can't even imagine what my life would have been with loving, supportive family. Hang in there.
WHAT I WENT TO HIGHSCHOOL WITH THEM NEVER KNEW THEY WERE ADOPTED THATS CRAZY , GOOD DUDES GOOD AT SPORTS SHANTELL IS A BIG TALL DUDE
She may not be their birth mom, but she is the mom they were always meant to have! This is beautiful!
These young men going forward in life will be better for the love this beautiful angel gave them. I would like to see more post in their future life.
I am a Person who grew up with abusive Parents. They abandoned me right before my teen years so i came into an Orphanage.
Because of my Age and the things ive been through noone wanted to adopt me , or even look into my way. And as soon as i hit 18 years i got kicked out to survive on my own.
Without Education, personal/emotional development and noone by my side i`m not sure if i will even survive the coming weeks... but I have to . Even if it hurts
It makes me happy that there are still some (few) good people on this world and I hope to be able to meet someone like this one day. I know exactly that there are many with a past like mine out there. Thats why i pray to god in hope that noone else has to go through this hell anymore
Dear Silver Kitty , See God's Love in Your Heart , let this be your Guiding Light ;
You have traveled a path few understand , God has a plan and needs You and Needs Your Unique Skill
Damn hope your good. Gl there are always people out there who can help.
That's God's work she is doing right there.
I want to hear more about this family!
They need a TH-cam channel
Right?! There have been quite some few post which confirmed how beautiful they are off camera, infact one said she is so blessed to be living in the same neighborhood as them that they are awesome! Also one said he went to thesame school with the kids and they are super great guys, super intelligent and he didn't know they were adopted. These are beautiful testimony, great job Susan did with her sons.
Wow, this woman is a living angel on earth. What a great heart and soul! God bless her and her boys.
Thank you all... i ran away from foster care at 15 cause I gave up hope of adoption.
They´re so lucky to have such a caring woman beside them!
Tell your Mom.that she is one good lady.for stepping up and adopting you boys.I wish that I could do that.I would take all ages.
SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY.
You just know she cut from a different cloth , shouts to the family❤️❤️❤️
Whomever marks a thumbs down on this story is a complete monster. This woman did what I only wish I had the means to do. She deserves to be honored
I’m so happy these 3 guys finally found there forever family!
omg i love this this makes me want to adopt an older child one day
Anna Sarkissova - I'm not sure about adopting, but certainly I can be a big sis in the Big Brother/Big Sister program.
Fostering and adoption has been a dream of mine since I was a kid I really hope I will be able to someday in the future
Moms are awesome. Looks like she raising 3 good men. Wish them lots of love
We need more humans like this on earth ❤️
What a wonderful woman. All kids of all ages just need love.
I can admit this , she has a big heart and a beautiful soul to accommodate teens to big men. God bless you mama.
Don't you just love stories likes this gives you hope in a day age with whats happening in our world
I'm adopted ... my mother fostered over 60 + children... Now she's resting in a better place..
I did the exact same thing I now have 17 children between the ages of 15 - 31
Wow. You must be an exceptionally generous person if you loved them well.
I think adoption is one of the most beautiful things in humanity, a person opening their family to a child in need, giving them a chance when the whole world seems against them, it really does get me choked up.
0:23 - you can just see the sadness in that young boy's face. Just breaks my heart. I am so happy for all four of them, but of course the three boys more so. This woman selflessly saved their life.
Thank you Susan
(adoptive mother)
for your love and support for these kids.
You are truly a hero.
Bless their mama for being so strong and patient and being just a single parent is so hard but she did it. God Bless to their family and to everyone.
Adopted when I was 3 1/2, I thank God for allowing that to happen. I’m so Blessed!!
She's the mom I wish I had 😭
WOW!!!!!!! You blew my mind Mom. You are a super mom. Let God bless your heart. Dealing with my own teenage boys at that age was very challenging let alone with someone’ else’s teenage. I salute you mom.
Now theses amazing young men will always be there for her. Their mum, the only real support they have ever had. I’m in awe of this women . . ❤️🇬🇧
This woman is a superhero.
I was adopted too and seeing this makes me appreciate the love and sacrifice shown to me much more.
The fact she managed this as a single parent is astonishing.
There are so many homeless teens it says a lot about our holier than thou’s society
Lucky guys, they found a true mother... true love... truly caring... Make her proud guys... with a mother like this one, NOTHING CAN STOP YOU FROM SUCCEED.
Future great men xxxxx
This brings me happy tears. I used to work for a very big kind hearted white doctor named Theresa Burdick and she adopted black and white children and was never married, takes care of them all by herself. I love her so much for that.
She may have a let me speak to your manager hair cut but shes got a heart if gold for those boys
What a beautiful boys and their mama ❤️ Congratulations to you all. Sending you all a Blessing from Iceland 🇮🇸 🦋🦋🦋
This is beautiful story. Who would dislike this wonderful story?!
Even at 18, teens and young adults need support from an older person that can give them confidence, knowledge, and comfort. The age does not always define independence or brain development, every person is different.
As someone who worked in child welfare in NYC, I’m telling you it’s the most beautiful thing. I can’t wait to foster!