Today is Nov. 2, 2019... and I am FINALLY able to open up the Comment Section on this video... YES!!!!!! (This Video has been up since May 18th) I hope you all enjoy the video. 💜
God bless you Kim! (This storytime is making me cry!) I wish that EVERY foster parent was like you! It should be all about what's best for the children.) You were put on this earth to be a momma,... thank God for your beautiful, precious heart!!!
You are such a good person. I wanted to adopt but I can’t do foster care. I would not be able to let the child go. I was a single parent and my kids are grown now and I’m only 42. I would love to have a child again but I know I can’t handle letting the child go. If adoption was cheaper I would definitely do it. I’m so glad there are people like you that are able to be there for kids.
I just found this channel today, I subscribed 2mins in to a video. I think you are amazing, you've got the most beautiful heart and soul. Dear God I pray you & your beautiful family stay forever blessed. ❤
Kimberly! I cried so hard, still ugly crying right now as I write this. I'm a new subscriber. RUclips has a funny way of connecting children of God. Guess which video I watched first? Why did you adopt these white kids; then youtube suggested meet my daughter, and I stopped here on I miss them. This one took me out for the count! I'm done for the day but God bless you and your heart. Thank you for making these videos and for making the videos for your placements to take with them as they grow up. I hope placement 3 comes to visit you when he's in college trying to get his life together. That's what I would do! Love you!
I was once that 2 year old little girl surrounded by strangers. I am white and my first caregiver after my mother left me was an older black lady. I have often wished I could thank her for what she did for me. I am now 52 with children and grand children of my own. Thank God for people like you.
I was adopted when I was 11 months old, at 7 mo. I had surgery on my skull to give me a soft spot. I don't know who my foster mother was but she made a book for my new parents... it had a pic, things I liked, things I didn't like, food I liked and disliked, my daily routine, etc etc. I am 54 yes old and I still value it. You are so very special!!! Thank you for fulfilling God's purpose for you!!!🤗🤗🤗
The way you love kids, I could have sworn you had an army with you. I wish I would have stayed with the foster mom that wanted to adopt me at 13yrs old. She was so loving and caring like you. I keep in contact with her til this day. ❤️I appreciate you so much for the love you give. People like you deserve the best
On the off chance the Mother of any of these babies are reading these comments, Kimberley didn't take your children away from you, Social Services did! All this beautiful woman did was to love, care & protect your children whilst they weren't in your care. I can see how you'd be hurt that your child called another woman Mum but would you rather they stayed with somebody they felt less comfortable with? Somebody less committed & loving? Would that make you feel better about yourself? This video absolutely broke my heart 😢
@Heather Reese Amen is exactly what Lizzy & Edgars 🤔 (best i can say is) Biological egg donor should be saying to Kimberley, after she's finished worshipping her
@@ofeibea The truth of how Kimberley was treated after loving other women's children whilst they were unable to do so, and then to be treated with such disdain upset me. Its like these women would feel better about themselves & be happier if their kids were somewhere they hated & somebody they were unhappy with.
As a Foster child I just want you to know we always remember the good homes and no matter how we are treated in life. Ya'll gave us hope. You change our hearts. No matter how hard it gets we persevere through it all because we were loved at one time and we look forward to the next time. God bless you and that for saving us. I love you!
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 If you aren't bawling threw this your not human! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Truly an example of Love of GOD shines threw this women!😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Birth moms are just hurt. They love there babies too. They are also just human and made mistakes. You were still the babies mommy too. I am crying with you. You are a beautiful soul. You know it is okay to foster and have your own baby. Both can be your purpose.
Knowing what you know about losing your babies. I am curious if you let the birth mom see your children. Supervised if needed. People do change. They will always be your babies not hers. She will however always be there birth mother. I wouldn't have her around them if she showed up high on something or anything like that. But knowing the pain and love and loss. I am curious. For your children's sake if you have a positive attitude about the birth mom to the children. It is so important for there emotional health. Some parents who adopt do not tell the children the truth that they were loved. I would also let you ha e visitation with you foster children and they should have it. I can see you love all your babies. I could see you being a mom that would allow for open adoption. It is supposed to be best for the children. Unless the children would be in danger.
I pray you run into your kids one day out and about when they are older and you recognize them straight away and you will be reunited in a more permanent way.
Girl. You hit the nail on the head. I was told that as I was raising my son as a single mom. My words were, what would you have me do, throw him away? I'm the parent that didn't run away from my responsibility. My son is now an awesome man. He is now in the Air Force. I did it that, me and my God.
You were meant to be a mom, your heart is so open and generous. If my babies needed someone, i would want that someone to be you. I admire you. You're an inspiration. I just found your channel and you have made me laugh, cry and hope. Beautiful!
I somehow stumbled onto your video from this afternoon and now it's 10:00 at night and I can't stop watching your videos love videos to your former children and now I want to see more on Elizabeth and Edgar when I go home from the grocery store I cannot seem to put your video down because it speaks to me spiritually in very specific terms in my situation that maybe one day I'll share with you. A shout out to your mother your beautiful family and you can I felt like I discovered a star a spiritual star tonight thank you for your love for these children.
First time, I watched one of your videos, the one you were clarifying the negative comments, You were getting for adopting white children. I was into the video so much, didn’t realized, kept watching one video after another. I said to myself, “My God, your videos had impacted me so much. I am not the type to get impressed that easily, but lady, you are very special and your purpose in life is extraordinary!,
Currently in the comment section for the exact same reason today 💜 This video brought me to tears, God bless this woman and bring her the strength to continue being a beautiful mother to those in need of one ❤
My daughter and I both are foster parents and you are the only person that gives like we do. It have me in tears. Know that you are loved and you are not alone.
Michelle Anglin if all foster parent were like Kim then I don't think birth parents who had there kid taken away would be nearly as apprentice of the system and fearful but since most are just in it for the money and not the love and joy the kid bring and then there are. the ones who hurt those little angels and should never been able. to have then in the first place .
I adopted a little boy when he was three. He's 22 now but he's still my little baby. Its terrible how children are treated in the system. He had so many problems. Its was a long journey but we made it. I raised he alone and he wrote me a long letter on mothers day and I cried so much I couldn't see. People should adopt in they can and have a loving heart. There's so many children that needs someone.
I watched the entire video. I am such a baby but I cried and it gave me memories of the horrible experience we suffered returning our precious grand baby to a violent, abusive home because the courts demanded it. Even with the mother sitting on the stand and admitting she had a black eye but supposedly caused by running into a gate. We had her from birth to 3 years. After watching the suffering, she came back to us at age 15 to 18. The trauma and abuse she suffered, has caused her severe PTSD. Angers me so much that if Parents are given back their children, no one really checks up on them, the laws need to be changed for the children's sake. It should be who can provide best for the child. Children are basically things owned by the Parents and until we change something drastically, we will continue to have grown men and women who can not fully function in this world. Luckily, our Granddaughter is doing good in college and is the best blessing I have in the world. BTW we are a racially diverse family but we don't care about anything other than she is our precious Granddaughter she is my heart and a big favorite in our family.
That must have been so horrible for you to sit back and watch. I'm so glad she is back with you now and gets the love and care she deserves. I'm so sorry they took her from you and gave her back to abusive parents.
I was a foster child. She is speaking the truth. Kim you remind me of my foster parents I was blessed both of my foster families were amazing. Big thank you to CCAS of Toronto. You guys saved and made my life.
The more i am listening the more upset I'm getting, CT has got to change the way they do things. And the fact you don't know what happens to these children when they take them is heartbreaking
I agree with you she should know I don't understand why it's a big seacret ? I can understand if the foster mom or family abuse them but if they really took good care of them they should know what happened to them and if they feel comfortable with them they should have the access to talk to them
I think they just doing that to covering up their bad work because it's definitely not the best interest of the kids just best interest of themselves so nobody really knows who cares for them and showed them some love and heart
I imagine most blood families that get reunified want to "put this whole time behind them", "look to the future", and "get on with being a family", etc. Which I entirely understand. Although of course it's sad for Kim and others in her position also.
"This is how they came...this is how they're leaving." 24 hours you had with those babies, and you did everything you could in that time to unconditionally love them.
Kate Riggen Suggested video yesterday , subscribed after watching that video , binge watching every since yesterday 🥰 my emotions are all over the place and my heart is FULL ❤️
This brought so many memories. My parents were foster parents and they had a little boy name Chris. They kept him for over two years and he called my parents mom and dad. I missed him so much when he went back with his parents. I will never forget that. That was over 30 years ago. I’ve always wondered what happened to that little boy. The love you have for your children is truly amazing. God bless you. You have such a beautiful spirit and you are changing those children lives. They will never forget you❤️
That’s exactly what’s lacking amongst social workers/cps genuine heart and care, for a lot them it’s just a job and why I believe they end up failing so many kids cause they don’t care enough, like teachers you have to have a genuine care for children to go into that line of work otherwise it’s the kids who will suffer in the long run, so thank you Kim for being one of the few people in the foster system who actually care about the children and it’s not just about money cause these kids could use a good home to go to where their genuinely loved and cared for
lovelyrosebw Sad you think that way. SW don’t do this job for the money. Some maybe but as one, walking through 20+ years of this profession, it is a calling for many of us. We are also sandwiched between a bureaucracy and hope and disappointment that the needs of kids don’t feel listened to sometimes. It hurts us too to move a child from a wonderful foster/adoptive parent back home and especially when we disagree with the judge. It does happen. I have fought for an outcome i felt was right -sometimes i was heard sometimes not. But i fought anyway. But i have had a handful of FP like Kim in the 16 yrs i did FC and Ongoing cases and it was an honor and joy to work with them.
@@brandydinsmore8214 I think you hit on the problem. Bureaucracy and too much support the for parent at the expense of the child. The social workers care caught in the middle. Too many people needing your services and not enough of social workers to go around. Not enough foster parents either. I think we need to make adoption easier and not give the parents so many chances. The children will eventually become adults- let's give them every chance to be successful and that is not by returning them again and again to broken homes.
I've broken up with a guy over me wanting to do foster care. When I met my husband, I was nervous about telling him. I waited until it started to get serious. His response? "I don't care how I get a family, as long as I have one. My brother is adopted. I have adopted nieces and nephews. If that is how I'm going to have a family, I'm okay with that." So glad I stuck it out.
If this little boy ever does not feel loved he needs to see this video....I have watched this whole video and cried right along with you...had to stop it a couple times because my dog thought I might be dying...bless you for giving these children love.
I’m a single mom with a son and the shit you were saying hit home so hard with me. It’s possible to raise a good man. My little brother is a prime example
Of course you can raise a good man. But a boy needs a father. How do you as a woman know what a man needs. Statistics teach us that boys have a better chance in life with a father around. You can't argue facts.
dbvor statistics are facts? Because I know plenty that aren’t facts at all. Your comment is contradictory, of course I can raise a good man but a boy needs a father? No... a child needs good role models. Period. If someone is a POS, it would make me a POS mother to think that’s better than nothing. You’re right, you can’t argue facts, but you presented no links to support any of your OPINIONS. Statistics are not facts. Opinions are not facts. If you’d like to see a fact, I’ll show you plenty of fantastically wonderful men who only had women to raise them. THOSE are facts. ✌🏾
dbvor studies show us that ALL CHILDREN benefit from GOOD PEOPLE regardless of gender. And if you want to speak on facts, fact is, a male role model is more crucial in the early development of a girl as opposed to a male because she learns how to interact and how she is to be treated from him by another man... so stop thinking that it’s more important that a boy have a father. CHILDREN need good ROLE MODELS. Don’t take your anger in regards to your life out on me... I’m doing just fine over here, so is my incredibly intelligent, kind, well-rounded SON.
@@coleworld4385 Good, your son is the exception to the rule then. Although, do you really know what he feels deep inside? Studies AND statistics show that boys and girls need a good FATHER in their life to be truly happy. But yes, if you can find some positive role models, that is at least something. We have worked with many children in the Big Brother program. Especially in puberty they start to really yearn for a father and question why their father abandoned them or is absent.
Getting attached to the kids and them leaving is what would make it so hard for me! KIM! You set standard of what foster parents should be! I pray that Booba remembers you and has a great life and does amazing things & I hope & pray you can see him again one day!! I was bawling at the end of this!! I'm so happy that you have Lizzie & Eddie,they are two of the sweetest, adorable children. You guys are so blessed to have one another! I love this family! 💛💜💜💜
I am so honored to have heard your story. I feel your love, I mean FEEL your LOVE!! How blessed were these children to have had you in their lives. I have cried throughout the video, and YES I watched the whole thing. This video came one day, just one day after I talked to my friends step daughter whose is a supervisor for DCS here in Indianapolis, about me starting my courses to become a foster parent! This is Gods way of telling me it is the Right decision. You, my dear, are the angel God sent you me to confirm to me His desire for me to continue being with children. I taught for 33 years and have been retired for 2 years. I have 5 beautiful grand babies that are my life (along with my two daughters and sons in law). I can only hope that I can be half the foster mom and now mother you are to whom ever God places in my care. Thank you for being my role model. I will always remember this day, November 4, 2019 that I watched a real life angel give me the courage and final decision to do what I have wanted to do since I was in my 20’s. I’m sorry if this comes across as insincere as we never have met but, I love you 😘 and Thank You 🙏, Eileen
Eileen Thompson That is wonderful news! I wish u nothing but the best of luck! Thank u for answering the calling of being a foster. I know u will be amazing.
Wow I'm in Indianapolis too and just took my first class for starting my foster care journey! I wish you well on your journey, the easiest part will be just to give these kids love 😊
My brother and sister-in-law had to give up a baby boy that had been with them from age 2 months to 15 months. It was very hard for them. We all loved that little boy. You were a blessing to all those children.
You are a selfless, beautiful Soul! From a child from the foster care system, i wish i would of had such a Caring, loving foster parent. You showed those babies so much love! God bless you!
Girrrrrrl, I am a 40 yr old black woman with one 6 year old son. I was somewhat of a foster mom for my then 7 year old niece over 12 years ago. After listening to your story, I am seriously considering looking into adoption. This world is full of children that need a loving home. If you have a heart and stable shelter to provide, why not? I am deeply touched by this story. Thank you for opening my eyes. Blessings to you.
I can’t type for crying. I’m a single mom to a 13 yr old young man. What you said was so true. Single parents get judged, like your less than but as long as your raising kids to be a good, kind human, they will grow into a good man. A two parent home doesn’t make good, happy kids, especially if the foundation not solid and the parents aren’t happy.
Kimberly, Kimberly...(Yes I said your FULL name)... You have no idea how much I needed to see this video today and at this time in my life. God is amazing! If I could stop sobbing I would be able to tell you more but for now I am going to say thank you for sharing your journey and for documenting your time with them. Please know that those children felt your love. It may only be at the cellular level but they needed every hug, kiss, and minute of time you spent showing them what they deserve. You are a TRUE angel! Lizzy and Eddie are so blessed to be Holdens and to have you for a Mom!!! 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
I recently found your channel and I've fallen in love with you and your family! You are so strong and beautiful inside and out!! You have a huge heart!!! I love you!! God be with you and your family always!!!!
Same!!! She really has me thinking about becoming a foster parent. I've been discussing it with my husband. I have a cousin that's going through A LOT right now and DCS may get involved and I hate the thought of the kids going to strangers and I really want to help her! I pray that God tells me what I should do and it's his decision and not mine.
Hi my name is Debbie, I just ran across your Channel and from one woman to another may I say you are a incredible human being I'm in awe of you. Your story literally have brought me to tears I'm over here crying smiling just thinking how incredible and remarkable you are such a positive role model my God you are an angel.
"and I never saw him again." broke me. As an adoptive mom, I so appreciate all you do for these kids. I appreciate your honesty as well. Please don't stop doing what you're doing. We too heard God say, "I need you again." Tears streaming down my face at that point in your video. I believe you will see your kids again one day. You re in my prayers.
Me being a single Mom...I raised a daughter and a son...I taught my son how to be a wonderful respectful man..I taught him how to spit, throw a baseball, football, how to shoot a gun, ride bikes, dirt bikes, 4 wheelers and a car...skate boarding...I let him be in sports...and how to throw a punch to protect himself I worked and raised them by myself....it can be done ...I'm glad you saw that a woman is strong enough to raise a son to be a Man...
I just want to say thank you. I grew up in fostercare and it takes a special type of person to love others children as much as you do. And I truly mean love them. I have been in many foster homes and placement but I was blessed at my last foster home when I was 16 with a foster mom who loved me as her own and I am now 29 and I still call her mom. And check up on her. She didn't adopt me but she is definitely my mom
Kim, you're amazing. I've watched the "why did I" video and this one, and as a senior man my only concern is for Mr. Right. Your humor, your beauty, your love for your kids is deep and real, which should never be a problem for the right partner, but because you've shared so much (thank you), every suitor will be suspect. I'm sure your mom shares my concern :) You are a gem and although you don't need a partner to raise your kids successfully, I hope you do find that kindred spirit, because it would only add to the pleasure you currently enjoy.
Not all of us are like that. Though sometimes the ones who really care and go out of their way get in some trouble a bit and with luck they don’t get jaded. But as a social worker of 23 1/2 yrs, i have never regretted getting written up or fussed at for doing what was right for a kid.
@@brandydinsmore8214 l have a friend who had placed a child with disabilities and her boss made her move him. She was really hurt becuase apparently he was doing well with the couple who was fostering him, but it wasn't her decision.
They do, gosh I only wish all foster mothers and fathers were like Kim. As a caseworker it was equally as hard. I always prompted foster parents and birth parents to co parent. It doesn't always happen but when it does its great!
I actually donated clothes to DCF for the four years it took to adopt my 3. The kids show up with nothing- so the caseworkers really appreciate the donations.
I just want to say that you are a beautiful woman, with the most beautiful soul. the love you showed for these children in the short time you had with them, was so intense and so magnificent, many parents do not have the ability to show even a third of that love in a lifetime. you are an extraordinary woman i am happy to continue to see your story. love from the other side of the ocean
You have the Father's heart. I'm watching you and I keep getting teary eyed...and keep thinking "that how the Father loves". Wholeheartedly, unreservedly, regardless of the pain....knowing that we may leave Him.
Kim, you are an amazing young woman. Thank goodness there are people like you in this world. I don’t know how much stress a heart can take? So happy you have adopted! They won’t take these babies from you. Love, health, and happiness to you and your children. 🙏🏻🌻👍🏻🤗💕💕💕💕
I loved hearing the stories, absolutely beautiful. When our first child came to us he had a pair of socks, a nappy and a little toy and his name. 28 years later I still maintain yearly updates with the 3 Foster Mums who cared for my babies that we adopted, they tell me I am the only one that ever has. You are a beautiful selfless woman and I truly wish you could learn what become of the children. Thank you for caring for them.🐨🇦🇺🦘
I can tell that saying goodbye to "Booba" was very hard for you in that video. All I can say, is thank God for people like you Kim. People who will do anything for any child, and love them like they are their own. There are so many children out there, who just need to be loved and have a stable home. You gave that to seven children, two of whom are now your's. You ever look at somebody and know they are just a genuine good person. I see that in you. You are so full of kindness, compassion and love. It's so real, and it radiates out of you.
Oh Kim, you have me crying. And I know that as much as it hurt when he left, you wouldn't change having him for the time you had for anything in the world.
Girl I'm crying so hard I can hardly type. I was raised by a stepmom excuse me I call her Mom no step in it. She was just like you. She couldn't have children. She said the minute she saw my brother and I she thought we were the prettiest little children she had ever seen and that she just had to have us. She truly loved God and always said she wished she could thank our Natural mother for giving her such a beautiful gift.
I watched your channel because I have been thinking about becoming a foster parent. Okay, I feel a strong desire to become a foster parent but I cried through your whole video, so I don't know if I'll ever be ready to foster parent. I'm afraid of exactly what happened to you. Don't think I could deal with them leaving over and over. But thank you for sharing your experience. It's beautiful to see that there are wonderful, genuinely loving people like you who have a heart for the hurting children in our society. May God continue to richly bless you and your mom 💕💕💕💕💕
I cant stop crying. Im praying those parents kept the dvds and also found you on youtube and give you that opportunity to see the kids again. You are truly heaven sent
"Pure religion before God our Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress..." James 1:27 Kim...may the Lord bless you and shine his face upon you. What a beautiful example you are to your kids and to all of us!
Kim i had to meet you. I am going to be 60 years old. I am Jamaican and i never had children, but i love children very much. You really touched my heart to know that there's such a kind soul on the planet call earth like you.God bless you richly. For those who work for God your store basket will never empty. Ye that give to the orphans and the homeless God will bless. Love you.
I watched the entire video and so should everyone else. Im a better person just by watching what you have done for lives of these beautiful children. The love you gave them will forever change their lives as it impacts their brains development and their own ability to love and be loved. You are an amazing human!
I don't write on social media I just watch. But you are a phenomenal woman and we need more of you in this world. May God continues to bless you. I love and appreciate you
This was so eye opening. So *so* sad these beautiful babies have to live through these kinds of traumas. You are an earth angel mama. Truly, an earth angel.
Kim, I really cried with you. I felt your pain. My heart is a swelled up right now. I just love you girl. Mad love for you!! You are one AMAZING Mama!!!
I pray you see those kids again one day and be able to give them their copy of the dvd you made for them! You are one amazing woman thank you so much for being an angel in this dark 🌎
Kim you are a Gem and a positive influence on every child God allows to cross your path. Keep being that kind, loving and generous person that you are. God bless you!
Oh mama....my heart bleeds for you. So many parents out there who do not know how to love their biological children and then there's you. You sacrifice pieces of yourself with every one of those children and you bleed when they are taken from you. You are so brave! You have so much love inside of you and you give it so freely. I love you. God loves you! He is beaming down on you like a proud papa saying "look at my girl!". Thank God for you and your heart.
How heartbreaking it must have been for you and those babies. I don't know how you and those kids lived thru those goodbyes. I'm so glad you were able to adopt the last boy & girl. I know the other ones will never forget you, and you may meet them again. My oldest son has a big heart like you, and has two foster kids now. They We're slightly related by his wife's brother. But he had been married three times before and each wife had 2 Kids apiece that he helped raise until those women that were just using him for support, ran off with other men. He would be broken hearted for the loss of those families. He never had any kids of his own. But he was a part of these last 2 boy 7 and girl 2, since they were babies. So they seem like his natural children. They were Drug babies and very hyper at times. But he is very proud of these two children. That makes 8 children for him.. I am just as proud of you honey. I know you and your kids are a happy family-- finally your own for keeps! tms poet Ohio
I am in tears, thank you for sharing these beautiful memories. I feel the care and the pure unconditional love that you had for your children. You are what true love really means.
I've watched both adoptions. Ur little family have touched my heart. This is my 1st time watching ur vids.GOD Bless u, Elizabeth & Edgar. PS. I've told u my story about my two boys who were in foster care & were adopted & now a part of my life...
Address too??? That's scary, but that's love! That feeling after Buba is exactly what I'm afraid of. My grandmother was a foster mom, I still miss my "cousins" from when I was 7.
@@misst9913 she has two adopted not 3 but I think I understand what she meant. More importantly I didn’t mean to be rude in any way I have so much respect for this woman so much.
OMGOODNESS….I have never sat and watched an hour-long video on RUclips but could not take my eyes off of you, as my heart melted with emotions watching this. The background music didn’t make it any easier to hold back the flowing of tears. I really lost it when I watched your video about and to Boo-ba. I’ve never fostered because I know I wouldn’t be able to take the pain of the children being replaced back into their homes….leaving me. I managed a small video store in 1986 and a woman frequented it. One day she brought her 4 year old little girl with her. She was absolutely beautiful with big, brown eyes and wavy dark hair. I told her mother this and she then asked “if I wanted her”. I laughed thinking she was joking. She allowed me to keep her over the weekend. I noticed the neglect by the filthy condition of her clothing and underclothing. I bought her new clothes, underclothes, shoes, a doll and fed her. She ate quickly. I took her to my older cousin’s place and we discussed how we could look into getting her permanently, if this mother really would allow this. I took her back a few days later and learned that she had a 10 year old sister. They moved and I thought I would never see her again. Months later, my cousin, somehow, found out that they were in foster care since the mother allowed men to sleep with her 10 year old daughter. We made calls but weren’t able to move forward since neither of us were of relation to the girls nor had we started any courses for fostering/adoption. I always, “always” thought of the little girl I kept for that one weekend. Eight years later, I take my small son to Chuck-E-Cheese and a strikingly beautiful preteen runs to me and hugs me super tight. It was her!! She recognized me and had never forgotten me. We cried and cried. I found out that her grandmother was able to adopt them both. The impact that we make on others lives, even if only for a moment, lasts a lifetime. Kim, you have a heart of gold. Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration to this world, for sharing this emotional video with us, and being the mom to two beautiful, very fortunate children. You certainly are a God-send. 💗
Amazing story and journey Kim. You are an inspiration! I'm sure one day those children, who have become adults will personally come to visit you with open arms. God Bless you and your family. Take care.
Am sobbing my eyes out. Kim yoou are so special. It takes a special angel to love babies so openly and deeply knowing you may have to give them up if they are reunified.
Hats off to yu Kim, because my sister's situation was quite simular; she was childless and wanted children so bad she went thru DCF to adopt. However they had 2 brothers they wanted to keep together, so she end up adopting and raising boys instead of girls.l, even tho girls were her preference.
We got our daughter when she had just turned 4 years old. She came with the clothes on her back, a whole bunch of lung issues & she has pulled out almost all of her hair from stress. We had 3 kids of our own but I had no idea how to deal with a baby this sick. The things these babies go through is so unfair.
We could so be friends. Similar hearts, keep it up girl. You remind me of me. I couldn’t do foster care because of kids coming in your life and being taking out. It would crush me.
Kim you are so special. God has your back. He gave you such a special gift. Do not fault yourself when these children call you "mom." You are a stable and loving person in the lives of these children. They learn the true meaning of Love from you. Stay blessed. You are Amazing!!!!
Today is Nov. 2, 2019... and I am FINALLY able to open up the Comment Section on this video... YES!!!!!!
(This Video has been up since May 18th)
I hope you all enjoy the video. 💜
God bless you Kim! (This storytime is making me cry!) I wish that EVERY foster parent was like you! It should be all about what's best for the children.) You were put on this earth to be a momma,... thank God for your beautiful, precious heart!!!
You are such a good person. I wanted to adopt but I can’t do foster care. I would not be able to let the child go. I was a single parent and my kids are grown now and I’m only 42. I would love to have a child again but I know I can’t handle letting the child go. If adoption was cheaper I would definitely do it. I’m so glad there are people like you that are able to be there for kids.
I just found this channel today, I subscribed 2mins in to a video. I think you are amazing, you've got the most beautiful heart and soul. Dear God I pray you & your beautiful family stay forever blessed. ❤
I swear, good foster parents like yourself are angels on Earth.
Kimberly! I cried so hard, still ugly crying right now as I write this. I'm a new subscriber. RUclips has a funny way of connecting children of God. Guess which video I watched first? Why did you adopt these white kids; then youtube suggested meet my daughter, and I stopped here on I miss them. This one took me out for the count! I'm done for the day but God bless you and your heart. Thank you for making these videos and for making the videos for your placements to take with them as they grow up. I hope placement 3 comes to visit you when he's in college trying to get his life together. That's what I would do! Love you!
Kim's mom...raised 1 incredible daughter.....SHOUT OUT TO KIMS MAMA....💖💖💖......
Amen!
Jessica Ford Kim's mom sure did raise one awesome daughter....Another SHOUT OUT TO KIM'S MAMA...♥♡♥...
Agreed
Wish I could hit your like button a bunch of times. Kim is amazing.
I agree 100%!!
I was once that 2 year old little girl surrounded by strangers. I am white and my first caregiver after my mother left me was an older black lady. I have often wished I could thank her for what she did for me. I am now 52 with children and grand children of my own. Thank God for people like you.
I don't know you personally but I have 3 words for you..."I love you" seriously you are awesome
skaterchic0916 Ditto!
Skaterchic0916 Kim is something else I love her too.
skaterchic0916 I totally agree
She sure is a gods gift to this world
I have been inspired by your heart
I was adopted when I was 11 months old, at 7 mo. I had surgery on my skull to give me a soft spot. I don't know who my foster mother was but she made a book for my new parents... it had a pic, things I liked, things I didn't like, food I liked and disliked, my daily routine, etc etc. I am 54 yes old and I still value it. You are so very special!!! Thank you for fulfilling God's purpose for you!!!🤗🤗🤗
We need more Kims in the world.
Truth. If every mother was like Kim, there'd be no need for CPS.
Yes we do xoxoxo
@@MsTinkerbelle87 I was thinking the same thing. More Kims and less Karens! 👼
my name is Kim
The way you love kids, I could have sworn you had an army with you. I wish I would have stayed with the foster mom that wanted to adopt me at 13yrs old. She was so loving and caring like you. I keep in contact with her til this day. ❤️I appreciate you so much for the love you give. People like you deserve the best
The very fucking best!!!!
Made me cry,😂 I'm so glad you are still in contact with one another.
God bless you in Jesus name
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No worries she still loves you!
On the off chance the Mother of any of these babies are reading these comments, Kimberley didn't take your children away from you, Social Services did! All this beautiful woman did was to love, care & protect your children whilst they weren't in your care. I can see how you'd be hurt that your child called another woman Mum but would you rather they stayed with somebody they felt less comfortable with? Somebody less committed & loving? Would that make you feel better about yourself? This video absolutely broke my heart 😢
Beautifully said.
The truth of your words made me cry. Stay blessed
@Heather Reese Amen is exactly what Lizzy & Edgars 🤔 (best i can say is) Biological egg donor should be saying to Kimberley, after she's finished worshipping her
@@ofeibea The truth of how Kimberley was treated after loving other women's children whilst they were unable to do so, and then to be treated with such disdain upset me. Its like these women would feel better about themselves & be happier if their kids were somewhere they hated & somebody they were unhappy with.
@@carolwilliams8840 Thank-you but I'm only saying what I felt. It was Kimberley who put the beauty in 🙂
As a Foster child I just want you to know we always remember the good homes and no matter how we are treated in life. Ya'll gave us hope. You change our hearts. No matter how hard it gets we persevere through it all because we were loved at one time and we look forward to the next time. God bless you and that for saving us. I love you!
Oh my word. I am ugly crying. I mean I can't stop sobbing. You are amazing.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 If you aren't bawling threw this your not human! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Truly an example of Love of GOD shines threw this women!😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
There's no such thing as ugly crying when you're crying out of love...
Me too. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Birth moms are just hurt. They love there babies too. They are also just human and made mistakes. You were still the babies mommy too. I am crying with you. You are a beautiful soul. You know it is okay to foster and have your own baby. Both can be your purpose.
Knowing what you know about losing your babies. I am curious if you let the birth mom see your children. Supervised if needed. People do change. They will always be your babies not hers. She will however always be there birth mother. I wouldn't have her around them if she showed up high on something or anything like that. But knowing the pain and love and loss. I am curious. For your children's sake if you have a positive attitude about the birth mom to the children. It is so important for there emotional health. Some parents who adopt do not tell the children the truth that they were loved. I would also let you ha e visitation with you foster children and they should have it. I can see you love all your babies. I could see you being a mom that would allow for open adoption. It is supposed to be best for the children. Unless the children would be in danger.
I pray you run into your kids one day out and about when they are older and you recognize them straight away and you will be reunited in a more permanent way.
Girl. You hit the nail on the head. I was told that as I was raising my son as a single mom. My words were, what would you have me do, throw him away? I'm the parent that didn't run away from my responsibility. My son is now an awesome man. He is now in the Air Force. I did it that, me and my God.
You black woman was the god within all the time!
My BFF is a single mom raising a boy and she is doing a great job, he is a wonderful young man.
You were meant to be a mom, your heart is so open and generous. If my babies needed someone, i would want that someone to be you. I admire you. You're an inspiration. I just found your channel and you have made me laugh, cry and hope. Beautiful!
I'm not blowing smoke but your one in a million
More like one in 100 millions
One in 100 million.
I somehow stumbled onto your video from this afternoon and now it's 10:00 at night and I can't stop watching your videos love videos to your former children and now I want to see more on Elizabeth and Edgar when I go home from the grocery store I cannot seem to put your video down because it speaks to me spiritually in very specific terms in my situation that maybe one day I'll share with you. A shout out to your mother your beautiful family and you can I felt like I discovered a star a spiritual star tonight thank you for your love for these children.
@@janinefarris7565 A bright shining star!
First time, I watched one of your videos, the one you were clarifying the negative comments, You
were getting for adopting white children. I was into the video so much, didn’t realized, kept watching one video after another. I said to myself, “My God, your videos had impacted me so much. I am not the type to get impressed that easily, but lady, you are very special and your purpose in life is extraordinary!,
I am here for this same reason... she is a rare gem
Currently in the comment section for the exact same reason today 💜 This video brought me to tears, God bless this woman and bring her the strength to continue being a beautiful mother to those in need of one ❤
My daughter and I both are foster parents and you are the only person that gives like we do. It have me in tears. Know that you are loved and you are not alone.
Michelle Anglin if all foster parent were like Kim then I don't think birth parents who had there kid taken away would be nearly as apprentice of the system and fearful but since most are just in it for the money and not the love and joy the kid bring and then there are. the ones who hurt those little angels and should never been able. to have then in the first place .
I adopted a little boy when he was three. He's 22 now but he's still my little baby. Its terrible how children are treated in the system. He had so many problems. Its was a long journey but we made it. I raised he alone and he wrote me a long letter on mothers day and I cried so much I couldn't see. People should adopt in they can and have a loving heart. There's so many children that needs someone.
I wish all foster parents were like you.
Amen !!!
I second that
I'm so glad Lizzie and Eddie have you as their mom!
I watched the entire video. I am such a baby but I cried and it gave me memories of the horrible experience we suffered returning our precious grand baby to a violent, abusive home because the courts demanded it. Even with the mother sitting on the stand and admitting she had a black eye but supposedly caused by running into a gate. We had her from birth to 3 years. After watching the suffering, she came back to us at age 15 to 18. The trauma and abuse she suffered, has caused her severe PTSD. Angers me so much that if Parents are given back their children, no one really checks up on them, the laws need to be changed for the children's sake. It should be who can provide best for the child. Children are basically things owned by the Parents and until we change something drastically, we will continue to have grown men and women who can not fully function in this world. Luckily, our Granddaughter is doing good in college and is the best blessing I have in the world. BTW we are a racially diverse family but we don't care about anything other than she is our precious Granddaughter she is my heart and a big favorite in our family.
So happy she at least had those important first years with you and that she came back!
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That must have been so horrible for you to sit back and watch. I'm so glad she is back with you now and gets the love and care she deserves. I'm so sorry they took her from you and gave her back to abusive parents.
I was a foster child. She is speaking the truth. Kim you remind me of my foster parents I was blessed both of my foster families were amazing. Big thank you to CCAS of Toronto. You guys saved and made my life.
The more i am listening the more upset I'm getting, CT has got to change the way they do things. And the fact you don't know what happens to these children when they take them is heartbreaking
I agree with you she should know I don't understand why it's a big seacret ? I can understand if the foster mom or family abuse them but if they really took good care of them they should know what happened to them and if they feel comfortable with them they should have the access to talk to them
I think they just doing that to covering up their bad work because it's definitely not the best interest of the kids just best interest of themselves so nobody really knows who cares for them and showed them some love and heart
I think it's up to the birth parents whether they want their kids to have a relationship with the foster parents. Not DCF. Its sad
I imagine most blood families that get reunified want to "put this whole time behind them", "look to the future", and "get on with being a family", etc. Which I entirely understand. Although of course it's sad for Kim and others in her position also.
"This is how they came...this is how they're leaving."
24 hours you had with those babies, and you did everything you could in that time to unconditionally love them.
I’ve never admired someone the way that I admire you.
Kate Riggen Suggested video yesterday , subscribed after watching that video , binge watching every since yesterday 🥰 my emotions are all over the place and my heart is FULL ❤️
I completely agree
Same! 💜💜
This brought so many memories. My parents were foster parents and they had a little boy name Chris. They kept him for over two years and he called my parents mom and dad. I missed him so much when he went back with his parents. I will never forget that. That was over 30 years ago. I’ve always wondered what happened to that little boy.
The love you have for your children is truly amazing. God bless you. You have such a beautiful spirit and you are changing those children lives. They will never forget you❤️
That’s exactly what’s lacking amongst social workers/cps genuine heart and care, for a lot them it’s just a job and why I believe they end up failing so many kids cause they don’t care enough, like teachers you have to have a genuine care for children to go into that line of work otherwise it’s the kids who will suffer in the long run, so thank you Kim for being one of the few people in the foster system who actually care about the children and it’s not just about money cause these kids could use a good home to go to where their genuinely loved and cared for
lovelyrosebw
Sad you think that way. SW don’t do this job for the money. Some maybe but as one, walking through 20+ years of this profession, it is a calling for many of us. We are also sandwiched between a bureaucracy and hope and disappointment that the needs of kids don’t feel listened to sometimes. It hurts us too to move a child from a wonderful foster/adoptive parent back home and especially when we disagree with the judge. It does happen. I have fought for an outcome i felt was right -sometimes i was heard sometimes not. But i fought anyway. But i have had a handful of FP like Kim in the 16 yrs i did FC and Ongoing cases and it was an honor and joy to work with them.
@@brandydinsmore8214 I think you hit on the problem. Bureaucracy and too much support the for parent at the expense of the child. The social workers care caught in the middle. Too many people needing your services and not enough of social workers to go around. Not enough foster parents either. I think we need to make adoption easier and not give the parents so many chances. The children will eventually become adults- let's give them every chance to be successful and that is not by returning them again and again to broken homes.
How many people are on earth like her?she is a beautiful creature
Your rememberance videos made me cry. You're a strong mom to all your children.
I've broken up with a guy over me wanting to do foster care. When I met my husband, I was nervous about telling him. I waited until it started to get serious. His response? "I don't care how I get a family, as long as I have one. My brother is adopted. I have adopted nieces and nephews. If that is how I'm going to have a family, I'm okay with that." So glad I stuck it out.
God bless you and your family 🙏🏾🌻🦋
If this little boy ever does not feel loved he needs to see this video....I have watched this whole video and cried right along with you...had to stop it a couple times because my dog thought I might be dying...bless you for giving these children love.
I’m a single mom with a son and the shit you were saying hit home so hard with me. It’s possible to raise a good man. My little brother is a prime example
Cole World Absolutely my brothers fine example.
Of course you can raise a good man. But a boy needs a father. How do you as a woman know what a man needs. Statistics teach us that boys have a better chance in life with a father around. You can't argue facts.
dbvor statistics are facts? Because I know plenty that aren’t facts at all. Your comment is contradictory, of course I can raise a good man but a boy needs a father? No... a child needs good role models. Period. If someone is a POS, it would make me a POS mother to think that’s better than nothing. You’re right, you can’t argue facts, but you presented no links to support any of your OPINIONS. Statistics are not facts. Opinions are not facts. If you’d like to see a fact, I’ll show you plenty of fantastically wonderful men who only had women to raise them. THOSE are facts. ✌🏾
dbvor studies show us that ALL CHILDREN benefit from GOOD PEOPLE regardless of gender. And if you want to speak on facts, fact is, a male role model is more crucial in the early development of a girl as opposed to a male because she learns how to interact and how she is to be treated from him by another man... so stop thinking that it’s more important that a boy have a father. CHILDREN need good ROLE MODELS. Don’t take your anger in regards to your life out on me... I’m doing just fine over here, so is my incredibly intelligent, kind, well-rounded SON.
@@coleworld4385 Good, your son is the exception to the rule then. Although, do you really know what he feels deep inside? Studies AND statistics show that boys and girls need a good FATHER in their life to be truly happy. But yes, if you can find some positive role models, that is at least something. We have worked with many children in the Big Brother program. Especially in puberty they start to really yearn for a father and question why their father abandoned them or is absent.
Getting attached to the kids and them leaving is what would make it so hard for me!
KIM! You set standard of what foster parents should be! I pray that Booba remembers you and has a great life and does amazing things & I hope & pray you can see him again one day!! I was bawling at the end of this!! I'm so happy that you have Lizzie & Eddie,they are two of the sweetest, adorable children. You guys are so blessed to have one another!
I love this family! 💛💜💜💜
I am so honored to have heard your story. I feel your love, I mean FEEL your LOVE!! How blessed were these children to have had you in their lives. I have cried throughout the video, and YES I watched the whole thing. This video came one day, just one day after I talked to my friends step daughter whose is a supervisor for DCS here in Indianapolis, about me starting my courses to become a foster parent! This is Gods way of telling me it is the Right decision. You, my dear, are the angel God sent you me to confirm to me His desire for me to continue being with children. I taught for 33 years and have been retired for 2 years. I have 5 beautiful grand babies that are my life (along with my two daughters and sons in law). I can only hope that I can be half the foster mom and now mother you are to whom ever God places in my care. Thank you for being my role model. I will always remember this day, November 4, 2019 that I watched a real life angel give me the courage and final decision to do what I have wanted to do since I was in my 20’s. I’m sorry if this comes across as insincere as we never have met but, I love you 😘 and Thank You 🙏,
Eileen
I'm not Kim but I wish you well and you sound very sincere. God bless you and your home.
Eileen Thompson That is wonderful news! I wish u nothing but the best of luck! Thank u for answering the calling of being a foster. I know u will be amazing.
Wow I'm in Indianapolis too and just took my first class for starting my foster care journey! I wish you well on your journey, the easiest part will be just to give these kids love 😊
Wonderful of you to embark on this journey, Eileen.
My brother and sister-in-law had to give up a baby boy that had been with them from age 2 months to 15 months. It was very hard for them. We all loved that little boy. You were a blessing to all those children.
You are a selfless, beautiful Soul! From a child from the foster care system, i wish i would of had such a Caring, loving foster parent. You showed those babies so much love! God bless you!
Girrrrrrl, I am a 40 yr old black woman with one 6 year old son. I was somewhat of a foster mom for my then 7 year old niece over 12 years ago. After listening to your story, I am seriously considering looking into adoption. This world is full of children that need a loving home. If you have a heart and stable shelter to provide, why not? I am deeply touched by this story. Thank you for opening my eyes. Blessings to you.
I can’t type for crying. I’m a single mom to a 13 yr old young man. What you said was so true. Single parents get judged, like your less than but as long as your raising kids to be a good, kind human, they will grow into a good man. A two parent home doesn’t make good, happy kids, especially if the foundation not solid and the parents aren’t happy.
Kimberly, Kimberly...(Yes I said your FULL name)... You have no idea how much I needed to see this video today and at this time in my life. God is amazing! If I could stop sobbing I would be able to tell you more but for now I am going to say thank you for sharing your journey and for documenting your time with them. Please know that those children felt your love. It may only be at the cellular level but they needed every hug, kiss, and minute of time you spent showing them what they deserve. You are a TRUE angel! Lizzy and Eddie are so blessed to be Holdens and to have you for a Mom!!! 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
I recently found your channel and I've fallen in love with you and your family! You are so strong and beautiful inside and out!! You have a huge heart!!! I love you!! God be with you and your family always!!!!
Same!!! She really has me thinking about becoming a foster parent. I've been discussing it with my husband. I have a cousin that's going through A LOT right now and DCS may get involved and I hate the thought of the kids going to strangers and I really want to help her! I pray that God tells me what I should do and it's his decision and not mine.
Girl you always have me in tears. 😭😭😭😭 Your soul is so beautiful.
Boys love their mommies. You needed that love.
Your face at the end broke my heart. I can’t imagine
The “and I never saw him again” is exactly what terrifies me about being a foster father in the future. All the power to you for holding the pain.
Hi my name is Debbie, I just ran across your Channel and from one woman to another may I say you are a incredible human being I'm in awe of you. Your story literally have brought me to tears I'm over here crying smiling just thinking how incredible and remarkable you are such a positive role model my God you are an angel.
Omg you weren't kidding on the emotional part. I'm crying like a baby 😭😭😭 You are such a good person.
"and I never saw him again." broke me. As an adoptive mom, I so appreciate all you do for these kids. I appreciate your honesty as well. Please don't stop doing what you're doing. We too heard God say, "I need you again." Tears streaming down my face at that point in your video. I believe you will see your kids again one day. You re in my prayers.
Me being a single Mom...I raised a daughter and a son...I taught my son how to be a wonderful respectful man..I taught him how to spit, throw a baseball, football, how to shoot a gun, ride bikes, dirt bikes, 4 wheelers and a car...skate boarding...I let him be in sports...and how to throw a punch to protect himself I worked and raised them by myself....it can be done ...I'm glad you saw that a woman is strong enough to raise a son to be a Man...
I just want to say thank you. I grew up in fostercare and it takes a special type of person to love others children as much as you do. And I truly mean love them. I have been in many foster homes and placement but I was blessed at my last foster home when I was 16 with a foster mom who loved me as her own and I am now 29 and I still call her mom. And check up on her. She didn't adopt me but she is definitely my mom
Kim, you're amazing. I've watched the "why did I" video and this one, and as a senior man my only concern is for Mr. Right. Your humor, your beauty, your love for your kids is deep and real, which should never be a problem for the right partner, but because you've shared so much (thank you), every suitor will be suspect. I'm sure your mom shares my concern :) You are a gem and although you don't need a partner to raise your kids successfully, I hope you do find that kindred spirit, because it would only add to the pleasure you currently enjoy.
These people should not be allowed to be Social workers,
Kim Velez Absolutely not,put their a**es on"BLAST"!!!
Not all of us are like that. Though sometimes the ones who really care and go out of their way get in some trouble a bit and with luck they don’t get jaded. But as a social worker of 23 1/2 yrs, i have never regretted getting written up or fussed at for doing what was right for a kid.
@@brandydinsmore8214 l have a friend who had placed a child with disabilities and her boss made her move him. She was really hurt becuase apparently he was doing well with the couple who was fostering him, but it wasn't her decision.
Got me crying like a baby and I watched every bit of it
I can't believe the social worker asked if they should give the clothes back. I wonder if a lot of foster parents expect it back.
They do, gosh I only wish all foster mothers and fathers were like Kim. As a caseworker it was equally as hard. I always prompted foster parents and birth parents to co parent. It doesn't always happen but when it does its great!
I actually donated clothes to DCF for the four years it took to adopt my 3. The kids show up with nothing- so the caseworkers really appreciate the donations.
That is correct.
I just want to say that you are a beautiful woman, with the most beautiful soul. the love you showed for these children in the short time you had with them, was so intense and so magnificent, many parents do not have the ability to show even a third of that love in a lifetime. you are an extraordinary woman i am happy to continue to see your story. love from the other side of the ocean
This was totally heart wrenching...
You have the Father's heart. I'm watching you and I keep getting teary eyed...and keep thinking "that how the Father loves". Wholeheartedly, unreservedly, regardless of the pain....knowing that we may leave Him.
So true,well said
Kim, you are an amazing young woman.
Thank goodness there are people like you in this world.
I don’t know how much stress a heart can take? So happy you have adopted! They won’t take these babies from you.
Love, health, and happiness to you and your children. 🙏🏻🌻👍🏻🤗💕💕💕💕
I loved hearing the stories, absolutely beautiful. When our first child came to us he had a pair of socks, a nappy and a little toy and his name. 28 years later I still maintain yearly updates with the 3 Foster Mums who cared for my babies that we adopted, they tell me I am the only one that ever has. You are a beautiful selfless woman and I truly wish you could learn what become of the children. Thank you for caring for them.🐨🇦🇺🦘
Seeing how you bonded with the third child made me cry 😢.
I can tell that saying goodbye to "Booba" was very hard for you in that video. All I can say, is thank God for people like you Kim. People who will do anything for any child, and love them like they are their own. There are so many children out there, who just need to be loved and have a stable home. You gave that to seven children, two of whom are now your's.
You ever look at somebody and know they are just a genuine good person. I see that in you. You are so full of kindness, compassion and love. It's so real, and it radiates out of you.
I pray that the families see this video and reach out to Kim and allow the children to meet her!
Dear Kim, I hope God will grant you your wish to see them again one day when the time is right. You are an angel on this earth, ❤❤❤
Oh Kim, you have me crying. And I know that as much as it hurt when he left, you wouldn't change having him for the time you had for anything in the world.
You are absolutely right. 💜
Wow. Just finished watching this and I'm speechless. I see the love you have for them and its so cool. You're truly and inspiration to me and a light
Girl I'm crying so hard I can hardly type. I was raised by a stepmom excuse me I call her Mom no step in it. She was just like you. She couldn't have children. She said the minute she saw my brother and I she thought we were the prettiest little children she had ever seen and that she just had to have us. She truly loved God and always said she wished she could thank our Natural mother for giving her such a beautiful gift.
I watched your channel because I have been thinking about becoming a foster parent. Okay, I feel a strong desire to become a foster parent but I cried through your whole video, so I don't know if I'll ever be ready to foster parent. I'm afraid of exactly what happened to you. Don't think I could deal with them leaving over and over. But thank you for sharing your experience. It's beautiful to see that there are wonderful, genuinely loving people like you who have a heart for the hurting children in our society. May God continue to richly bless you and your mom 💕💕💕💕💕
Never be ashamed of your tears, they come from your heart and that is an amazing place. Bless you dear one for having a heart of compassion and love.
I cant stop crying. Im praying those parents kept the dvds and also found you on youtube and give you that opportunity to see the kids again. You are truly heaven sent
"Pure religion before God our Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress..."
James 1:27
Kim...may the Lord bless you and shine his face upon you. What a beautiful example you are to your kids and to all of us!
❤🙌🏽🙏🏽💜
Amen 🙏
Thank you for being so brutally honest and raw
Kim, you truly are an inspiration! God bless you and all the children whose lives you have touched as a foster mom and continue to touch as a mom.
Kim i had to meet you. I am going to be 60 years old. I am Jamaican and i never had children, but i love children very much. You really touched my heart to know that there's such a kind soul on the planet call earth like you.God bless you richly. For those who work for God your store basket will never empty. Ye that give to the orphans and the homeless God will bless. Love you.
I watched the entire video and so should everyone else. Im a better person just by watching what you have done for lives of these beautiful children. The love you gave them will forever change their lives as it impacts their brains development and their own ability to love and be loved. You are an amazing human!
I don't write on social media I just watch. But you are a phenomenal woman and we need more of you in this world. May God continues to bless you. I love and appreciate you
I can’t stop crying... your story touched my heart. Btw I watched the entire video with lots of tears in my eyes..
Crying my eyes out! You are indeed an angel on earth!
This was so eye opening. So *so* sad these beautiful babies have to live through these kinds of traumas. You are an earth angel mama. Truly, an earth angel.
I pray the little children that left you are being treasured in their homes the way they were in yours ❤️ God bless you🙏
Kim, I really cried with you. I felt your pain. My heart is a swelled up right now. I just love you girl. Mad love for you!! You are one AMAZING Mama!!!
I pray you see those kids again one day and be able to give them their copy of the dvd you made for them! You are one amazing woman thank you so much for being an angel in this dark 🌎
Kim you are a Gem and a positive influence on every child God allows to cross your path. Keep being that kind, loving and generous person that you are. God bless you!
Where is this little boy now, Kim? He must miss you, too. I’m so sorry. God bless you. God be with this little boy.
You’re a beautiful soul.
PS glad I showed up on the day the comments opened up! I’m binging y’all bc you magically showed up in my feed!!
Oh mama....my heart bleeds for you. So many parents out there who do not know how to love their biological children and then there's you. You sacrifice pieces of yourself with every one of those children and you bleed when they are taken from you. You are so brave! You have so much love inside of you and you give it so freely. I love you. God loves you! He is beaming down on you like a proud papa saying "look at my girl!". Thank God for you and your heart.
Wow. My youngest is preparing for college and I'm considering fostering a year after he graduates. I love this
How heartbreaking it must have been for you and those babies. I don't know how you and those kids lived thru
those goodbyes. I'm so glad you were able to adopt the last boy & girl. I know the other ones will never forget
you, and you may meet them again. My oldest son has a big heart like you, and has two foster kids now. They
We're slightly related by his wife's brother. But he had been married three times before and each wife had 2
Kids apiece that he helped raise until those women that were just using him for support, ran off with other men.
He would be broken hearted for the loss of those families. He never had any kids of his own. But he was a
part of these last 2 boy 7 and girl 2, since they were babies. So they seem like his natural children. They were
Drug babies and very hyper at times. But he is very proud of these two children. That makes 8 children for him..
I am just as proud of you honey. I know you and your kids are a happy family-- finally your own for keeps!
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Ow Kim you're killing me with this video. I can't with your beautiful soul. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 GOD BLESS YOUR HEART KIM!
I am in tears, thank you for sharing these beautiful memories. I feel the care and the pure unconditional love that you had for your children. You are what true love really means.
God Bless this woman.....she has a beautiful ❤️ heart......😭😭😭😭😭😭💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
I have to say, you are the kindest mom I have ever seen. My heart is so sad all the changes you have been through. May God always blesses you!
I've watched both adoptions. Ur little family have touched my heart. This is my 1st time watching ur vids.GOD Bless u, Elizabeth & Edgar.
PS. I've told u my story about my two boys who were in foster care & were adopted & now a part of my life...
Address too??? That's scary, but that's love!
That feeling after Buba is exactly what I'm afraid of. My grandmother was a foster mom, I still miss my "cousins" from when I was 7.
Totally can relate 21 babies and 18 to miss daily.....😔
So you only miss 18 of the 21?
I am the proud mama of 3
@@idontknowmuch3441 I imagine she adopted the other 3
@@misst9913 she has two adopted not 3 but I think I understand what she meant. More importantly I didn’t mean to be rude in any way I have so much respect for this woman so much.
@@idontknowmuch3441 Love , I was not offend.... just clarifying I am a proud mama of 3....we only spread love on this channel ❤ Miss T is correct!
OMGOODNESS….I have never sat and watched an hour-long video on RUclips but could not take my eyes off of you, as my heart melted with emotions watching this. The background music didn’t make it any easier to hold back the flowing of tears. I really lost it when I watched your video about and to Boo-ba. I’ve never fostered because I know I wouldn’t be able to take the pain of the children being replaced back into their homes….leaving me. I managed a small video store in 1986 and a woman frequented it. One day she brought her 4 year old little girl with her. She was absolutely beautiful with big, brown eyes and wavy dark hair. I told her mother this and she then asked “if I wanted her”. I laughed thinking she was joking. She allowed me to keep her over the weekend. I noticed the neglect by the filthy condition of her clothing and underclothing. I bought her new clothes, underclothes, shoes, a doll and fed her. She ate quickly. I took her to my older cousin’s place and we discussed how we could look into getting her permanently, if this mother really would allow this. I took her back a few days later and learned that she had a 10 year old sister. They moved and I thought I would never see her again. Months later, my cousin, somehow, found out that they were in foster care since the mother allowed men to sleep with her 10 year old daughter. We made calls but weren’t able to move forward since neither of us were of relation to the girls nor had we started any courses for fostering/adoption. I always, “always” thought of the little girl I kept for that one weekend. Eight years later, I take my small son to Chuck-E-Cheese and a strikingly beautiful preteen runs to me and hugs me super tight. It was her!! She recognized me and had never forgotten me. We cried and cried. I found out that her grandmother was able to adopt them both. The impact that we make on others lives, even if only for a moment, lasts a lifetime. Kim, you have a heart of gold. Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration to this world, for sharing this emotional video with us, and being the mom to two beautiful, very fortunate children. You certainly are a God-send. 💗
Amazing story and journey Kim. You are an inspiration! I'm sure one day those children, who have become adults will personally come to visit you with open arms. God Bless you and your family. Take care.
Am sobbing my eyes out. Kim yoou are so special. It takes a special angel to love babies so openly and deeply knowing you may have to give them up if they are reunified.
I've never never seen someone like you. You are making us better. Thanks God.
Hats off to yu Kim, because my sister's situation was quite simular; she was childless and wanted children so bad she went thru DCF to adopt. However they had 2 brothers they wanted to keep together, so she end up adopting and raising boys instead of girls.l, even tho girls were her preference.
You have more heart and love and compassion for the children and their parents then any social workers
We got our daughter when she had just turned 4 years old. She came with the clothes on her back, a whole bunch of lung issues & she has pulled out almost all of her hair from stress. We had 3 kids of our own but I had no idea how to deal with a baby this sick. The things these babies go through is so unfair.
We could so be friends. Similar hearts, keep it up girl. You remind me of me. I couldn’t do foster care because of kids coming in your life and being taking out. It would crush me.
Kim you are so special. God has your back. He gave you such a special gift. Do not fault yourself when these children call you "mom." You are a stable and loving person in the lives of these children. They learn the true meaning of Love from you. Stay blessed. You are Amazing!!!!