Vivien: Worth The Wait - China Adoption Story

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  • Опубликовано: 4 апр 2018
  • Our story of bringing home our amazing daughter from China in April of 2017. The road to and through adoption is a difficult one paved with loss. This video depicts the joy of bringing our daughter into our family without really sharing the hard stuff. However, make no mistake about it, the hard stuff was worth it.

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  • @betsyross9503
    @betsyross9503 6 лет назад +397

    The older daughter is a gem!!! The whole family is beautiful. The mom is super nurturing and caring. The dad is a good man. ❤️😃

  • @hermanmailer3610
    @hermanmailer3610 2 года назад +16

    We used the HOLT adoption agency and adopted a baby from China back in 1990. She was incredibly gifted and excelled at everything she was interested in. She mastered The violin the oboe the bassoon and a special Chinese stringed instrument.
    she is in her third year residency for pediatric neurosurgery . this has an eight year to nine year residency program . I wish we were young enough to do this again because the years have absolutely flown past on a rocket!

  • @Penguren
    @Penguren 2 года назад +26

    This is beautiful 🥺💙 I’ve been adopted too and I got to know after 16 years but I’m so happy that someone wants me 😭 thank you mum and dad for raising me as your own
    I’ve been seeing adoption stories again and again since yesterday because yesterday my parents told me.
    I hope everyone can have a little angel in their lives , may the lord bless them 💚
    Much love from India 🇮🇳 💗💗💗

  • @wharrington8587
    @wharrington8587 6 лет назад +133

    Beautiful family. Your oldest took to being a big sister immediately. Congratulations.

  • @donquixote1502
    @donquixote1502 4 года назад +19

    Nothing in the world is more beautiful than to have a child's love.

  • @vinnyvon499
    @vinnyvon499 6 лет назад +454

    your eldest daughter is such a sweet little girl😍

    • @kristenlively405
      @kristenlively405 5 лет назад +1

      I like your family very much. I am a seven-year-old Chinese girl, my parents abandoned me when I was 2 years old, I live alone in China now, I am eager to get parents' love,but I can't find my parents. Can you help me? I would greatly appreciate it if you can help me!

    • @montserratretamaljara8719
      @montserratretamaljara8719 4 года назад +1

      Vicky Lau how can somebody help you?

  • @AlexBrennan
    @AlexBrennan 5 лет назад +89

    Beautiful. I was adopted from China in 1997! Thanks for sharing.

  • @prabhulakk3317
    @prabhulakk3317 5 лет назад +33

    Outstanding..... Perfect mother,perfect father,perfect sister.....for Vivien...... Love you all..... People with pure heart love like you deserve a salute

  • @maugemau
    @maugemau 6 лет назад +156

    I will not cry. I will not cry... Oh I failed... Such a beautiful story!

  • @juju002
    @juju002 6 лет назад +157

    Gosh this is the cutest video ever, Vivien looks so happy, I'm so glad that now she's part of a amazing family. Many blessings. xx

  • @christinehoffman1825
    @christinehoffman1825 6 лет назад +200

    So BEAUTIFUL. We travel to China for our daughter in 3 months.

    • @PaLuck
      @PaLuck 6 лет назад +6

      Christine Hoffman Have a successful gotcha day!

    • @TaterTotXDXD
      @TaterTotXDXD 5 лет назад +5

      How is your daughter adjusting?

    • @gracieshepardtothemax1743
      @gracieshepardtothemax1743 5 лет назад +4

      How is everything going? 💖🇨🇦

    • @xoxxxoooxo6643
      @xoxxxoooxo6643 5 лет назад +2

      Christine Hoffman I hope everything’s well, God bless you and your family ❤️

  • @sxbear9988
    @sxbear9988 3 года назад +17

    Beautiful people, beautiful behaviour, beautiful humanity. Thank you guys for making this world a better place! Salute!

  • @kimhorn4233
    @kimhorn4233 5 лет назад +22

    I’m sure there were some tough moments but she really seems to bond and open up pretty quick and I LOVED the sisterly bond!!! ❤️

  • @catherineadler65
    @catherineadler65 6 лет назад +83

    OMG! U met your daughter in the SAME EXACT ROOM as I did almost 8 years ago! I can't wait to show her "the baby waiting room" w/ the multcolored curtains! Thank you for posting this! Wishing u all the best of everything to your family! 😊

  • @trinibeauty7980
    @trinibeauty7980 6 лет назад +38

    Best big Sister..very loving and caring..this touched my heart💗

    • @trinibeauty7980
      @trinibeauty7980 6 лет назад +1

      Brent Sallay awww..she is too sweet..Gods Richest Blessings to your Family..😊

  • @amalalyazeedy7802
    @amalalyazeedy7802 6 лет назад +21

    😢😢😢😢 ur elder doughter made me cry the way she hugs n cares of her sis melted my heart God bless her n bless all of u .. luv from Qatar ❤❤

  • @noorjadavji9808
    @noorjadavji9808 5 лет назад +10

    God Bless you. We picked up my niece in 2005 from Guangdong too. Brought so many memories back. We got her at 11 months not walking but my she blossomed like a flower! Vivian is beautiful and her older sister too. Not difficult to see how special your whole family is. Tears flowing. ❤️❤️👏

  • @lishy9517
    @lishy9517 6 лет назад +53

    Oh my goodness! What a beautiful story! God bless your family on this continued journey!

  • @donnadee1966
    @donnadee1966 3 года назад +6

    She is beyond precious...and her big sister is amazing! What a beautiful video.

  • @pimmspimms5462
    @pimmspimms5462 Год назад +5

    This video just made me cry. You are a beautiful and joyful mummy and your eldest daughter makes the most extraordinarily loving big sister. I wish you all a lifetime of love.

  • @MM.Romeynders
    @MM.Romeynders 4 года назад +4

    Your Oldest daughter is adorable and so beautiful and has a beautiful personality. Plus she is so nice to her new sister. Little sister is indeed lucky to be adopted into your family.❤

  • @wicharajkumari1087
    @wicharajkumari1087 3 года назад +4

    Such a wonderful elder sister.. She is lucky to have a loving home...

  • @armdom7531
    @armdom7531 5 лет назад +6

    This is what true love means... May this family be blessed always....

  • @tasyaa7631
    @tasyaa7631 6 лет назад +27

    I like the fact ur whole family coming to airport to see her for the first time💞 have blessed day...love your family. I hope oneday i can help childrens like this 😊

  • @beautybijouxfashion
    @beautybijouxfashion 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you for sharing!!! I love the interaction between your daughters. Our daughter has been home almost 2 years from China. I am still amazed that we are parents of our precious girl.

  • @helentavi4538
    @helentavi4538 5 лет назад +8

    What a beautiful family! She is very lucky to have you as a mom, dad, and sister. God bless all of you. Please keep posting more video.

  • @jinghanxing
    @jinghanxing Год назад +5

    亲爱的大洋彼岸的朋友,感谢你们的爱心,感谢你们收养这个可爱的孩子,相信她沐浴在你们的爱之下,一定可以健康快乐成长,也希望她给你们带去快乐,上帝保佑你们。
    Dear friends on the other side of the ocean, thank you for your love, thank you for adopting this lovely child, I believe she bathed in your love, will grow up healthy and happy, also hope she brings happiness to you, God bless you.

  • @carolynphillips825
    @carolynphillips825 6 лет назад +13

    She is a beautiful baby, God bless your family.

  • @harryreed67
    @harryreed67 6 лет назад +9

    I’m crying this is beautiful you people are so special we need more People In the world like you, this is amazing this has made me so happy x

  • @pinkplasticshoe
    @pinkplasticshoe 5 лет назад +6

    The sealing 😭 and just the love your family has for her. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ainashiju3618
    @ainashiju3618 2 года назад +4

    Omg ❤️ ur bio daughter sounds so mature when she took over the camera, and seems so nice to Vivienne

  • @maevefarrell4610
    @maevefarrell4610 5 лет назад +2

    God bless her she’s a lovely little bundle of joy. And so smart and bright too. She’s like a sponge soaking up knowledge. Watch out when she starts school. She’ll be top in her class.

  • @ginadillon2072
    @ginadillon2072 6 лет назад +6

    Awe sweet Vivien, and she got a wonderful forever family!

  • @CynthiaWang808
    @CynthiaWang808 2 года назад +2

    She is so lucky to have you be her family. God bless you all for ever.

  • @joeilee1484
    @joeilee1484 5 лет назад +12

    God bless this beautiful family 💗

  • @nancyglem
    @nancyglem Год назад

    I've been watching these orphans in Vietnam & was so happy to find your video of adoption. I cried from how beautiful it is. The second you met your new daughter, there was instant love of a mom with her child. Your other daughter was so excited too! Seeing her smile with her new family was absolutely awesome! It's amazing what the power of love can do. Thank you for sharing this

  • @MegaDeansy
    @MegaDeansy Год назад +1

    Can you imagine the emotions going through mum at 04:55 - the first smile !. It must go a long way to soften the memory of the baby crying at the hand-over !. Beautiful child now has a beautiful family - awesome !

  • @dianamoon7492
    @dianamoon7492 Год назад +3

    Love this vidoe so much 😘😘😘😘

  • @ianferrer
    @ianferrer 3 года назад +2

    She's so loved. She's gonna grow up very loving like her family.

  • @babawali3021
    @babawali3021 6 лет назад +3

    Beautifully made video of a beautiful family. Congratulations on little Vivien's adoption and blessings to you all.

  • @catherineadler65
    @catherineadler65 6 лет назад +53

    Your daughters are beautiful! We have an older big sister too!

  • @lingwang5461
    @lingwang5461 6 лет назад +5

    What a beautiful video! It brought tears to my eyes to see Vivien started to smile and bond with you and your family. What a blessing that you found each other! Best wishes, and look forward to seeing more videos from you!

  • @richatiwari3003
    @richatiwari3003 4 года назад +3

    She is so intelligent to learn everything so quickly... Just noticed how see can repeat every word so easily and also can copy act easily

  • @mgx7475
    @mgx7475 5 лет назад +3

    Agradezco estos vídeos tan lleno de amor..no paro de llorara😢 pero no de tristeza si no de alegría..es una mezcla de todo..cómo le cambian la vida de estos niños huerfanos..aparte otra cultura diferente...pero el mismo amor maternal y gran corazón solidario de esta familia y la nena que quiso una hrmanita👭 occidental..seguro serán muy felices y bendecidos con esta bebita👶 hermosa❤🙏queremos ver la evolucion de la bebe cómo se va adaptando a su nuevo hogar bendito..😘

  • @sarahjeanjava
    @sarahjeanjava 4 года назад +1

    I'm crying and smiling at the same time. Thank you for bringing her to your family. I'm so happy that the still has people like your family.

  • @juancarlossaavedra4505
    @juancarlossaavedra4505 6 лет назад +5

    I can only say that this family of three, have two brains and two hearts each

  • @user-fu7yi3dy6l
    @user-fu7yi3dy6l 5 лет назад +3

    Really touching, I'm sorry, I can't help crying, I hope you family have the best happiness.❤❤❤

  • @sharonenos1370
    @sharonenos1370 5 лет назад

    I love this video. I also love your later videos because they all show the silly interactions you have with your daughters. A mom that will make faces and act silly with her children. These are priceless. Your elder daughter is a wonderful big sister and she has the most beautiful, amazing eyes. Hopefully most of the hard stuff is behind you. God bless you and may all of you have joyful lives.

  • @Lbjdlccp
    @Lbjdlccp Год назад

    Watched this years ago, but it still touches so much when I watched it again! God bless you and your family!

  • @lindawong8382
    @lindawong8382 2 года назад +2

    This little girl very lucky so thankful that the wonderful family take care of you.❤️

  • @maureenrichter7126
    @maureenrichter7126 10 месяцев назад

    I have watched this story over and over and I cry everytime. So sweet. It makes me happy that she has such a loving life with wonderful parents and sister.

  • @wendysing9741
    @wendysing9741 2 года назад +1

    I've only found this today. I'm so moved by this video. You both and your wonderful older daughter are brilliant and so caring and loving towards Vivien. You're all blessed. So good to know she's found a lovely forever home. Would be great to see a follow up in the future of her life with you all. Take care. 💖

  • @donnastitz1497
    @donnastitz1497 6 лет назад +18

    What a WONDERFUL video....Congratulations to U & Your husband, & big sister, AND you new addition to your family..GOD BLESS ALL OF U ! :)
    # new baby sister .....

  • @sparklepayne3088
    @sparklepayne3088 5 лет назад +5

    Absolutely precious!

  • @michellewind8097
    @michellewind8097 3 года назад +2

    If only all families could be as yours, the world would be saved! G-d Bless

    • @wendelinerobert6242
      @wendelinerobert6242 2 года назад +1

      Hi Michelle,
      How are you? I’m sorry For infringing on your privacy at this time of the day😅.. I was so exploring through Instagram, when I saw I came across your profile, honestly, I was amazed by your bright smile, I wonder how you manage to put up with such charming smile, while staring so close, I was urged to message you.. I never thought of talking to a stranger all my life 🤔 😳 , But I would love to read more about you and have a friendly chat too, please keep smiling because your smile is as beautiful as life itself, and Could heal the broken…🌹

    • @michellewind8097
      @michellewind8097 2 года назад +1

      @@wendelinerobert6242 thank you, all the best

    • @wendelinerobert6242
      @wendelinerobert6242 2 года назад

      @@michellewind8097 you’re welcome I wish you the same too…. Sorry for the late reply I don’t use RUclips always, I’m Wendeline from Atlanta, And you?

  • @rebannparo08
    @rebannparo08 6 лет назад +4

    Amazing journey! Thanks for sharing! She fits into your family so beautifully.
    My adoption journey begins officially this summer! It's been on my mind for years and took over my heart last November. I look forward to the day I meet my little one!

  • @yuri1dp1ua
    @yuri1dp1ua 4 года назад +4

    Семья-самое главноей! Папа, мама и сестра. Это счастье.

  • @user-tr5qh9cd8u
    @user-tr5qh9cd8u 5 лет назад +2

    Another wonderful LDS family! Im literally crying !

  • @rjoyce268
    @rjoyce268 5 лет назад +1

    WOW what a story! Vivian looks so happy. I admire family's that adopt these Asian orphans. I wish you nothing but good luck in the future!

  • @monicavv2000
    @monicavv2000 4 года назад +2

    OMG Vivien is so smart, she has the best big sister ever.

  • @shelbytse5768
    @shelbytse5768 3 года назад +2

    so sweet ! both daughters are adorable

  • @hietiamamargai8139
    @hietiamamargai8139 6 лет назад +5

    So cute God bless your family

  • @MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN
    @MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN 5 лет назад

    One of the best video editing that i've seen so far ! Excellent !

  • @mayiochi
    @mayiochi 5 лет назад

    Just thank you ....this world need more people like you ....

  • @AlwaysonKieu6
    @AlwaysonKieu6 6 лет назад +3

    i couldnt help but cry. so lovely

  • @jccaecilie
    @jccaecilie 6 лет назад +2

    omg, I cried the whole time. You are a beautiful family !!

  • @jennysuarez22able
    @jennysuarez22able 2 года назад +1

    God bless people like you that go through all an adoption process and finally all this. Pure love and joy. To give a such sweet little baby a family. Thank you. 🙏

  • @Anna-sj4ut
    @Anna-sj4ut 3 года назад +1

    She's a cutie! May God bless your whole family.

  • @wendyshoowaiching4161
    @wendyshoowaiching4161 10 месяцев назад

    Matching cute childrens playing together. Awesome

  • @cindymczee
    @cindymczee 6 лет назад +3

    Such a beautiful & blessed family! Congrats!

  • @andylee5716
    @andylee5716 6 лет назад +2

    She is so cute!Thanks for bring her a sweet home.

  • @karshape3014
    @karshape3014 5 лет назад +1

    God bless you all kind hearted

  • @derekwang378
    @derekwang378 5 лет назад

    What philanthropic people who you are!Great thanks from China.

  • @serenityforest8569
    @serenityforest8569 6 лет назад +1

    There's so much love given in this family.😍😍😍

  • @tanyahii4232
    @tanyahii4232 4 года назад +1

    evrytime ive seen something about adoption...oh my i couldnt resist but crying bcoz my heart happy of what ive seeing...

  • @joevergara1433
    @joevergara1433 5 лет назад +2

    A very heartwarming story in real life!!! Best wishes and God Bless!!!

  • @maryjoyce7310
    @maryjoyce7310 2 года назад +1

    What a sweet angle,; May god bless this amazing family abundantly now n forever

  • @princess-gf7xl
    @princess-gf7xl 5 лет назад

    AMAZING family...raising an orphan is on going charity...sooo love by GOD...we should help one another and support each other because we're just human beings...thnx♥️♥️♥️

  • @faithfulmothers
    @faithfulmothers 6 лет назад +1

    Beautiful video! Congrats on the addition to your family! Vivien is beautiful!!

  • @theoGoh
    @theoGoh 5 лет назад +3

    Beautiful! Thanks.

  • @joyhenson1877
    @joyhenson1877 5 лет назад

    Precious family! Wonderful big sister! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story!

  • @FranAsaro-jk3ih
    @FranAsaro-jk3ih Месяц назад

    She's a special baby! Enjoy her!!!

  • @lilymachado7418
    @lilymachado7418 3 года назад +1

    This was beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing your adoption journey. She’s just lovely. 💕

  • @monav4062
    @monav4062 5 лет назад

    What a beautiful selfless act that these two parents did for this little baby girl !! Now she gets to grow up in loving family with a big sister who loves her so much !! What a great family these people are --- and I wish them all just the very best !!!
    Vivian is just such a sweet baby !! Thank God for bringing these people together and out of it they found baby Vivian !!

  • @kwabenaagyemang3545
    @kwabenaagyemang3545 2 года назад +1

    Big sister was awesome, u could she's raised very well.

  • @judywang4030
    @judywang4030 5 лет назад

    thank your love! drive me cry! thank you all!

  • @steviestephanie8576
    @steviestephanie8576 6 лет назад +2

    I cryyy. Omg. Thank you for sharing beuatiful moment 😊👍

  • @dedeeaminah7896
    @dedeeaminah7896 5 лет назад

    Such a beautiful little girl!!😍

  • @tpbarron
    @tpbarron 2 года назад +1

    Seriously the sweetest video. Wonderful family!

  • @kenyacruz5401
    @kenyacruz5401 Год назад +1

    💗ViVi and her beautiful family

  • @andreahughes1
    @andreahughes1 11 месяцев назад

    I call this a perfect match! Lucky girl and lucky family! Loved watching this so much ! Thanks for sharing your long journey to your daughter!

  • @tesorredondo1
    @tesorredondo1 3 года назад +1

    May God bless your lovely family. Thanks for sharing.

  • @constancefung1327
    @constancefung1327 2 года назад +1

    May God Bless such beautiful family. The greatest love 💕 of all.

  • @annawest6771
    @annawest6771 6 лет назад +541

    Your oldest daughter is so good at her big sister roll , so thankful for people like you and so thankful this little girl is now part of our country 💜✌️🌼

    • @zhenmin930301
      @zhenmin930301 6 лет назад +2

      Why do white people love to adopt asian kids?

    • @megandanielle7862
      @megandanielle7862 6 лет назад +29

      zhenmin930301 it’s not about “white people adopting Asian kids” adoption isn’t about race, it’s about feeling commanded to add a child to your family, sometimes it just happens to be a child from Asia cause the need there is so so great!

    • @l.g.2811
      @l.g.2811 5 лет назад +4

      zhenmin930301 ‘cause they have a bigger heart!

    • @nanyanguo1
      @nanyanguo1 4 года назад +1

      @@megandanielle7862 Asia is not just China, .There are also India phillipine , sri lanks , Cambodia ,etc . . What about S America continent Do all these other places have lesser need ? No they too desperately wish more would come to adopt their unwanted babies n children.
      So many choices really for those who want to adopt and it is always a carefully considered choice made after doing their homework . To be honest about it , that China is the no 1 choice for most says alot about the outcome of their homework ie it is also about they like everything they see and want about adopting from this country

    • @palefeathervaldez3563
      @palefeathervaldez3563 4 года назад +2

      @@zhenmin930301 Because they are very cute, my husband is filipino so our daughter is half filipino/Hispanic, and very cute too. My daughter when was very little looked Chinese, and I use to call her my Mei Pang, her first name is Mei though.

  • @donnadee1966
    @donnadee1966 6 лет назад +258

    What a precious little girl! And....what a wonderful big sister she has.

  • @ilovejesus9303
    @ilovejesus9303 6 лет назад +74

    The older daughter ooh Lord bless her, she can really care 😍😍😍😍

  • @kelduq2583
    @kelduq2583 6 лет назад +54

    Cried like a baby throughout this video. She is so lucky to have been chosen by such a loving, beautiful family. She is too cute. Congratulations to you all❤️ ps. Fantastic filming and editing!

    • @kelduq2583
      @kelduq2583 6 лет назад

      Please pass her on my compliments!

  • @melvinpartridge688
    @melvinpartridge688 6 лет назад +54

    Hello, from an elderly perhaps cynical man, would just like to say your video brought tears to me, along with a huge smile.
    You have a wonderful family, and the definition of happiness should be your wifes and daughters smiles throughout.
    Enjoy your lives together.

    • @melvinpartridge688
      @melvinpartridge688 6 лет назад +7

      No thank you for the upload and sharing your experience!
      Have watched it many times as it makes me feel happy.
      Watching it, i couldn't help but think what was going through your wifes mind when visiting the orphanage, refering to the black and white still picture, looking on when Vivien is held by her nanny.
      Paved with loss and hard times, i think this picture encapsulates these thoughts, and yes it is explained how michelle felt.
      Fully understandable, and brave , but natural, never to be forgot.
      Sadly i am neither religious or spiritual, but i am an emotional person and this video certainly arouses emotions.
      Once again thank you and take care.

  • @user-pt1cz4ot1e
    @user-pt1cz4ot1e 5 лет назад +4

    Poor little thing. It's just so hard on them in the beginning. It looks like she has an amazing family, though. What beautiful girls you've got. 💜

    • @user-pt1cz4ot1e
      @user-pt1cz4ot1e 5 лет назад

      Brent Sallay But as her mom, you are giving her a life she could only imagine otherwise. Proud of you all.

  • @LoveLIfeWithsmile
    @LoveLIfeWithsmile 6 лет назад +73

    This is out of word. Vivien is definitely your lost daughter in China. She belongs to your beautiful family. God bless your lovely family