Ryan tells how he found out about Devon (his full-blood biological brother) at the age of 15.

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
  • In this video, I (Ryan) explain how I found out at the age of 15 that I had a full-blood biological brother. This wasn't anywhere on my radar and I literally had no idea. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought this could be a thing.
    Devon was put up for adoption, our parents went separate ways in life, eventually reunited, got married, had 2 more kids (my sister and I)...and years later the discovery happened.
    Instagram: ...
    About us: We're biological brothers who lived a large portion of our lives separate without knowing one another existed. Now we've bought land together!
    #ournewland

Комментарии • 112

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 Год назад +10

    That’s great! And that your mom had to explain how it happened is precious.❤️🤗🐝

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +5

      Thank you! We appreciate you watching and for the nice comment!

    • @deborahdanhauer8525
      @deborahdanhauer8525 Год назад +3

      @@OurNewLand You’re most welcome❤️🤗🐝

  • @dollywilson3395
    @dollywilson3395 Год назад +10

    I love this story! I just watched your brother's video and then came over here. How wonderful that everything went so well. God bless you and I hope you have long and happy lives together.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +2

      So nice of you to say. Thank you very much and thank you for watching!

  • @barbkathrineberg6713
    @barbkathrineberg6713 Год назад +5

    Wonderful! Made me emotional too. I have two adopted daughters, and pray that someday they can find their birth parents.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +1

      Thank you, Barb! I'm wishing the best for you and your daughters!

    • @yvonnerahui8729
      @yvonnerahui8729 Год назад

      You're a great mum Barb. I think I'd feel scared I'd loose their love.
      You must feel very secure in who you are & your relationship with your girls must be so good.
      Well done.

  • @QuestionThingsUseLogic
    @QuestionThingsUseLogic 2 года назад +11

    I watched Ryan's video and it was really touching. I'm so glad you ended up reuniting, thanks for sharing your side of things. Your family is amazing!!

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much! It has truly been life changing!

    • @QuestionThingsUseLogic
      @QuestionThingsUseLogic 2 года назад +3

      @@OurNewLand you people are so sweet, you reply to everyone's comments. 😀 Mrs Kerry from Australia

  • @bondpaz
    @bondpaz 3 года назад +18

    Such a great story! ❤️😃👍Something similar happened to me but I actually knew my younger brother existed but didn’t know where he was. He found us about 9 years ago. We have different moms though. A very long story.

  • @KrisAndLarry
    @KrisAndLarry 2 года назад +8

    What an AMAZING Story!!!! I adopted several children and I am curious what kind of conversations that we will have in the future. :)

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад +3

      Thank you! So happy to hear that!

  • @claucemicro1080
    @claucemicro1080 2 года назад +4

    Yours is a really sweet story. It’s marvelous how you reacted to the news. I don’t think there could’ve been a better outcome. Terrific! 😍

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад

      Well thank you! Definitely an amazing outcome. Appreciate the message!

  • @OldPecanHomestead
    @OldPecanHomestead 2 года назад +6

    Wow, such a crazy story! Glad yall found each other again!

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад +3

      Thanks a ton! It's been an amazing experience!

  • @b-chomesteading3066
    @b-chomesteading3066 Год назад +5

    This really is a great story. I am happy that you were all reunited. I am enjoying y'alls channel a lot!

  • @TGA1990
    @TGA1990 Год назад +6

    So happy for you both. I was 18 when i first met my biological mother, it was on the day of my brother's funeral. After that she was gone and never heard from her since then. Oh well

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +2

      Wow! Families are funny things….

  • @bsilano
    @bsilano Год назад +1

    It's so nice to hear a happy story, I'm still crying over your bothers video! Good luck to all of you!

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад

      Thank you so much! Yeah, his video gets me every time!

  • @karendeck1343
    @karendeck1343 Год назад +2

    Oh good! Got to hear your side of things. You both seems like great guys. Thanks for connecting these two videos.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад

      Thanks again, Karen. We're glad you liked them!

  • @TheVineyardFarmhouse
    @TheVineyardFarmhouse 2 года назад +10

    That would be quite the experience to find out you have a sibling that you knew nothing about.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад +2

      It's been an amazing experience! It's hard to even put it into words. Thanks for watching!

  • @LittleWendysDaydreaming
    @LittleWendysDaydreaming Год назад +4

    That is such an awe some journey. I knew about all 8 of my siblings but had not seen the two older girls in 25 yrs when we met at a reunion

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад

      Wow! Families are funny things, right? No two are alike. Thanks for watching!

  • @MariaMartinez-pe3hy
    @MariaMartinez-pe3hy Год назад +1

    You look so much like your brother and I just finished your brother's video and right after found you. What a great story

  • @MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors
    @MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors 3 года назад +2

    Enjoyed both of your stories

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  3 года назад

      Thanks again! We need to do another installment of the About Us story.

  • @Bex-rg8pj
    @Bex-rg8pj 3 года назад +2

    Wonderful story ❤️

  • @ozarkhillshomestesd6907
    @ozarkhillshomestesd6907 3 года назад +1

    Awesome Ryan! Its incredible how things work out.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад

      It has worked out amazingly well! Thanks for watching!

  • @smallfootprint2961
    @smallfootprint2961 Год назад

    Great story. So happy things turned out well.

  • @paulettern9913
    @paulettern9913 Год назад

    Awesome story ❤

  • @teawithtinaontuesdays7152
    @teawithtinaontuesdays7152 3 года назад +2

    Awesome story!

  • @claritadeluna6609
    @claritadeluna6609 Год назад +2

    Dear Lord, you look just like Devon. Exactly the same facial features. Two beautiful men, inside out. So happy for you all!

  • @bettymunguia2136
    @bettymunguia2136 Год назад +1

    Glad you found each other, I did foster parenting 13 years and have an adopted one girl and she has met her parents and wants nothing to do with them 😊

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +1

      Bless you for that! You hear about that pretty often, and many times it's probably for the best.

  • @CarlaJo-s1u
    @CarlaJo-s1u 2 года назад +2

    What a awesome story ! ❤

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! It's been a wonderfully life-changing experience!

  • @Leroyrichards90
    @Leroyrichards90 Год назад +1

    Your the coolest little brother ever man so bittersweet you love your brother Devin no doubt and he loves you

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much, Leroy! He’s my brother and my best friend!

  • @rhondaroosa9179
    @rhondaroosa9179 Год назад +1

    I love your story.

  • @AE-yt4lx
    @AE-yt4lx 5 месяцев назад +1

    The No Dummy comment made me LOL.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  5 месяцев назад

      Excellent! If I can bring a smile, I’m happy with that. Thanks for the comment!

  • @denisedenomme361
    @denisedenomme361 Год назад +1

    So happy for you.👍❤️🇨🇦

  • @MtnGrandma
    @MtnGrandma 3 года назад +1

    Love you alls story!!! 😊💗

  • @usmcgunz1066
    @usmcgunz1066 2 года назад +1

    Awesome turn of events!!

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад +1

      Ryan did a great job telling his hid! So funny he thought our mom had been pregnant while living with him!
      He's post a video tomorrow that touches on our reunion story, so check it out!
      Thanks a ton for watching and commenting!

  • @leoniea138
    @leoniea138 Год назад +1

    Amazing ❤

  • @jankasza5538
    @jankasza5538 Год назад

    Loved this…..”How did u have a baby with out me knowing?” 🤣

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад

      But really! That was my first thought. Thanks for watching! hahahaha

  • @OurCabinInThewoods
    @OurCabinInThewoods 2 года назад +1

    Guys love your story.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! It's been a fantastic experience!

  • @gabrielasmarandache
    @gabrielasmarandache Год назад

    Awesome video thanks for sharing this my friend 😀

  • @BramptonGardener
    @BramptonGardener 3 года назад +1

    Wow what a story!!!

  • @flowerofson-shine3539
    @flowerofson-shine3539 Год назад +1

    I’m impressed by your goodness!

  • @karenbrest187
    @karenbrest187 Год назад

    Sure would be a mind-blowing event😵‍💫 nice got to unite with Devon ☺️

  • @andrewaway
    @andrewaway Год назад +1

    I don't know why this makes me weepy(cry)

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +1

      Maybe we all need more happy stories! Thank you for watching!

  • @donnal.oglesby4806
    @donnal.oglesby4806 Год назад +1

    I remember aobut how I found out about all my half siblings. I was also put up for legal adoption, WITHIN my own family. My mother gave me and two others away for legal adoption to HER mother and her Mother's 3rd husband, so I and two others were raised by my grandmother and stepgrandfather.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад

      Wow, that is amazing! How old were you when you learned that information, if you don't mind sharing. Thanks again!

  • @bryansloesshillshomestead4523
    @bryansloesshillshomestead4523 3 года назад

    Great story. I want to know how you got that scar on the side of your head?

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  3 года назад +2

      Thanks! Interestingly enough, I was attacked by a dog (an Akita) when I was 9. Luckily it was chained up to a tree or it probably could have been worse. I have 2 puncture wounds in my arm/shoulder, so I guess when he lunged at me, I threw my arm up to block him, one tooth must have grabbed my head ripping back and 2 got me in the arm. I was able to roll away. The scar on my head is pretty straight, except for the end closer to my neck, so it can look like I shaved it intentionally. I had 16 staples and it looked pretty gnarly early on. There were many Vanilla Ice references growing up.

  • @maryannfrazer4693
    @maryannfrazer4693 Год назад +1

    You 2 guys look so much alike you could be twins!! Does your sister look lik you???

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад

      I'd say our sister looks more like Devon, and they both take after our maternal grandfather. I take after our paternal grandfather. Thanks for asking!

  • @yingmin100
    @yingmin100 11 месяцев назад +1

    When your brother sees you, does he feel like he’s seeing his younger self?

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  11 месяцев назад

      Great question! So, I (Devon, the older brother) am trying to think of how best to answer this. I think during the first few years after meeting Ryan, I did see him more as a younger brother than I do now. Now, I see him more as my best friend - which he is. Maybe this is a common feeling of brothers as they age? I didn't grow up with a brother, so I don't know. We talk/text with each other several times every day. Our sister and her husband are in the mix as well, as we are all very tight and we think similarly to each other. It really is an amazing experience. Thanks for asking!

    • @yingmin100
      @yingmin100 11 месяцев назад

      I can't imagine that you answer my questions so seriously, you make me feel special. I am very grateful. Your parents made the best decision to have you. @@OurNewLand

  • @Lauren-vd4qe
    @Lauren-vd4qe Год назад +1

    So if that brother was put up for adoption, HOW did your mom get in contact with him again, as all the laws that i know of about adoption is that the birth parent is not allowed to contact the kid after its placed for adoption?

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +1

      Hey there, Lauren. Our father had placed his name on the adoption registry years before. Then when my brother added his name, the registry made the match, notifying both parties that they were eligible to be put into contact with each other. Our father then called our mother to tell her. Thanks for watching!

    • @Lauren-vd4qe
      @Lauren-vd4qe Год назад +1

      @@OurNewLand oh so the connection was made after you all were adults. ok. thnx. im so pleased for you!

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад

      @@Lauren-vd4qe Thank you! Devon was almost 30 years old when he was reunited with us - his biological family.

  • @marysketch4772
    @marysketch4772 Год назад

    Very interesting.

  • @margaretm9028
    @margaretm9028 Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @Tiflan1
    @Tiflan1 Год назад

    You where driving through Marietta Ok in this video

  • @marywilson641
    @marywilson641 Год назад +1

    Wow your so like your brother

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад

      Haha, pretty similar. Thanks for watching!

  • @weewhorobin8202
    @weewhorobin8202 3 года назад +2

    Aww

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for visiting our channel!

  • @notfornothinghomestead
    @notfornothinghomestead 2 года назад +3

    Your funny! Facial hair...1🤣🤣

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад +2

      So silly looking back, but I guess it was very important to me at that time hahaha! -Ryan

    • @claucemicro1080
      @claucemicro1080 2 года назад

      I guess he wanted to know if he was going to grow facial hair too. 😄

  • @kkhawk53
    @kkhawk53 2 года назад +1

    Sweet….

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  2 года назад

      Thank you very much for watching!

  • @Driftwoodbaby
    @Driftwoodbaby Год назад

    to be fair...facial hair is important ;) I used to ask my mom all the time if she was sure I wasn't a twin.

    • @OurNewLand
      @OurNewLand  Год назад +1

      Haha, thank you! I was a late bloomer and around 15 years old my other friends were growing facial hair so I guess I was very concerned!

    • @yvonnerahui8729
      @yvonnerahui8729 Год назад

      What made you feel like you were a twin.