Lily's Adoption Story

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • Listen as adoptive parents Matt and Heather Peterson talk about their incredible story of adopting an HIV orphan named Lily.
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Комментарии • 418

  • @adrianahuihui8722
    @adrianahuihui8722 Год назад +8

    I can’t stop crying. I can’t have kids and adoption has always been a goal… I wanted to adopted the older kids because they’re always cast aside. I will adopt a child with HIV one day, that is a promise to myself and to that child who may or may not exist already.

  • @aldenepps5157
    @aldenepps5157 8 лет назад +94

    Lily is such a strong and beautiful girl. God bless this wonderful family

  • @muhammadrathore6513
    @muhammadrathore6513 7 лет назад +17

    thank u to this family who took care of Lily.. honestly it touches my heart when I watched this.. my prayers and I thank this family who will gave love to lily.. thank u ma'am and sir 4 ur golden heart.

  • @SABRINA.ARMY.BTS.
    @SABRINA.ARMY.BTS. 9 лет назад +77

    your story is so amazing and it hopefully shows a lot of people that HIV is not what they think and that you can not get HIV through a touch and that you can live a normal long live with HIV

    • @timmywitty1432
      @timmywitty1432 3 года назад

      Hiv is another hoax, please read David Parker and Dawn Lester’s well researched book ( 10 years of research) What Really Makes You Ill. The drugs sicken and kill the people.

    • @mariestreeting4213
      @mariestreeting4213 Год назад

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rinhluipialtu3114
    @rinhluipialtu3114 7 лет назад +8

    i cried evrytime her dad talk,...like its just too touching

  • @chuckstrough
    @chuckstrough 3 года назад +7

    I pray that Lily will progress the rest of her life. She has a good chance.

  • @Natalia-yb2dn
    @Natalia-yb2dn 8 лет назад +147

    there are still good people in this world. Like them.

    • @lufeikoenig
      @lufeikoenig 7 лет назад +8

      God bless this wonderful family!

  • @darlenenewell2643
    @darlenenewell2643 7 лет назад +47

    This story was absolutely AMAZING!!!!! The only thing Lily needed were parents that were going to love her, and that is exactly what she got when GOD tugged at the heart of this family. Thank GOD for families like this who are willing to love a child regardless of what the medical report says. Anyone who does not like this video must have checked out of the human race!!!!

  • @fionassimbwa8805
    @fionassimbwa8805 Месяц назад

    Phenomenal people…great family, a walking sermon- hugs from East Africa!!!

  • @godisgoodallthetime7622
    @godisgoodallthetime7622 7 лет назад +2

    It was meant to be. Very grateful that there are families out there like yours.

  • @4000bee
    @4000bee 4 года назад +1

    i cried on this video, thank you for adopted Lily into your family. GOD bless you all.

  • @kstang9441
    @kstang9441 4 года назад

    Very kind of you to take in this girl, who is HIV positive. God bless
    She is a beautiful girl.

  • @gabbygamingchannelggc9053
    @gabbygamingchannelggc9053 8 лет назад +4

    I feel so sad for your daughter for being dumped twice

  • @dianehill6126
    @dianehill6126 Месяц назад

    You educated yourself. Education is simply what everybody needs. Fears go away when we are educated.

  • @efraincordero864
    @efraincordero864 8 лет назад +29

    God bless you all. Great family

  • @mentor6059
    @mentor6059 3 года назад

    You guys are just amazing people. I wish your family is filled with love and joy.

  • @garycody1929
    @garycody1929 3 года назад

    What an admirable family. Just amazing and you deserve a wonderful future.

  • @johnanderson8096
    @johnanderson8096 4 года назад +1

    I didn't fall in love with Lily right away either... it was at the 00:02 mark!!! What a BEAUTIFUL child... What a BEAUTIFUL family... Thank You!!!

  • @marujohowes3584
    @marujohowes3584 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for loving Lili

  • @catherineeee1
    @catherineeee1 6 лет назад

    That story touched my heart! I'm crying.

  • @slinca2056
    @slinca2056 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for being so beautiful. We need more people like you. You are bring up 3 beautiful girls inside and out, who will know how to love.

  • @angelc6395
    @angelc6395 Год назад

    Incredible family. May God bless them.

  • @hanzaladelhi
    @hanzaladelhi Год назад

    Such an incredible story! God Bless!

  • @kathy888
    @kathy888 7 лет назад +2

    Beautiful child - such blessings - wonderful couple! I envy you.

  • @00Widget
    @00Widget 3 месяца назад

    Awesome ! Y’all are saints !

  • @awakenthedawn-seaglasswors6739
    @awakenthedawn-seaglasswors6739 3 года назад +2

    Are these parents of the “ my heart fell in love with you girl “ ?

  • @philominamp5241
    @philominamp5241 3 года назад

    What an amaizing story! Surelly ALMIGHTY GOD willprovide you what you want from heaven! God bles you heavenly blessings!my god please bless this valuble mom and dad. .

  • @kfrankysyiem5692
    @kfrankysyiem5692 3 года назад

    Oh lord bless this family more. Amen and praise the lord

  • @johnnyshami5318
    @johnnyshami5318 3 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful.
    God bless you all

  • @karunasubba8418
    @karunasubba8418 3 года назад

    💖 heart touching story . God bless you all

  • @hans-dieterheinze3402
    @hans-dieterheinze3402 7 лет назад +2

    Tolle Familie. God beschütze Eure Familie! 😇😇💚💚

  • @sisilianoon2594
    @sisilianoon2594 4 года назад

    🙏🙏🙏 this family for loving Lily

  • @Nana-yo6or
    @Nana-yo6or 7 лет назад +1

    nakakaiyak talaga to. ❤️😭😭

  • @prophetsprayer9574
    @prophetsprayer9574 2 года назад +1

    Praying for Lily's full healing in Jesus' name! Binding the spirit of infirmity in Jesus' name! May she be a testimony of God's healing and miracles.

    • @elliesouza717
      @elliesouza717 11 месяцев назад

      Medication keeps this controlled. That's the miracle

  • @marlonevangelista1273
    @marlonevangelista1273 3 года назад

    GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY(NEW YORK)

  • @gilbertgarrido297
    @gilbertgarrido297 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you.

  • @fiordalinarodriguez5677
    @fiordalinarodriguez5677 7 лет назад +2

    very good people god bless you

  • @Iam-me
    @Iam-me 3 года назад

    Parents n family really learn to love ❤️

  • @karunasubba8418
    @karunasubba8418 3 года назад

    CRUEL people dislike this story

  • @sonographystudent9547
    @sonographystudent9547 Год назад

    ❤❤❤❤ beautiful family none of its fault thank you 🙏

  • @Iqinkechik
    @Iqinkechik 7 лет назад +141

    I hope and pray that one day, a cure is found. I am so touched with what you have done for this beautiful girl.
    God will repay you with good things in life for what you've done for her.
    God bless you.

    • @shah6421
      @shah6421 6 лет назад +3

      If there was a god , that little girl wouldn't have suffered for the sin she didn't commit. So please , don't spoil something so beautiful with the name of God.

    • @incogdenise3545
      @incogdenise3545 3 года назад +4

      If there was no God you would not have heard the outcome of what these people did for Lilly. Love is from God and this happened so that HE might be glorified.

    • @vintagebrew1057
      @vintagebrew1057 3 года назад +2

      Being HIV Positive is no longer the death threat it used to be. Medication can extend life for many years. The biggest problem is the fear that surrounds people with HIV from others who don't understand or are afraid. I volunteer for a food dining service for clients with HIV and AIDS and learnt a hell of a lot about them and myself. Its made me a better person. My heart is so full for these wonderful parents.

    • @timmywitty1432
      @timmywitty1432 3 года назад

      Hiv is a hoax. It is the drugs used to treat this hoax that sicken and kill humans...please do your own independent research. Jon Rappaport, along with David Parker and Dawn Lester who wrote What Really Makes You Ill are great sources of facts.

  • @Nana-yo6or
    @Nana-yo6or 7 лет назад

    nakakaiyak talaga to. ❤️😭😭

  • @joyceplospa3258
    @joyceplospa3258 7 лет назад +174

    you real a true mother and daddy thanks for taking good care for lilly

  • @randymiller3949
    @randymiller3949 5 лет назад +217

    My wife & I adopted our daughter Laci from China 13 yrs ago...We just celebrated Laci's 14th birthday on March 11th.
    We flew over to China from here in Mobile Alabama on Feb.7 2006.
    When my wife & I see other couples who have adopted from Asia, we always make it a point to introduce ourselves & talk to the other families.
    I can't really explain it...all I can say is this is a bond only adoptive parents can understand & share.
    Much love from Mobile Alabama.

    • @kee-tu4cq
      @kee-tu4cq 4 года назад +27

      Randy Miller I'm from Boston, MA and my youngest sister is also adopted from China. She turned 16 in January. It truly is a bond only families made through adoption can fully understand. She is not my "adopted" sister, she is my sister. Sometime's we'd be out together and someone will say is she adopted and I actually have to stop and process it bc i don't even think of her as adopted, just another of my siblings. 🙂🤷‍♀️
      I feel in love with her the day we got matched and given her picture. The day she came home i'll forever remember as the best day of my life.

    • @milksips3876
      @milksips3876 3 года назад +1

      @@kee-tu4cq so lovely Randy

    • @stewiegriffin4771
      @stewiegriffin4771 3 года назад +3

      Ur such a great person ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥺🥺🥺

    • @AbhishekSharma-zc2oe
      @AbhishekSharma-zc2oe 3 года назад

      @@kee-tu4cq good thinking. Only "sister" not "adopted "

    • @folkob1
      @folkob1 Год назад

      @@kee-tu4cq So sweet story. ❤️

  • @rwade4387
    @rwade4387 3 года назад +55

    I love how honest she is. People can often pretend they’d love any child no matter what, she believed she couldn’t give a kid the same love as she would her biological child & life gave her the chance to discover that she can & she did. Her & her husband rock.

  • @kbthoj
    @kbthoj 7 лет назад +93

    I cried so much thank you for becoming such amazing parents individually

  • @Sunflowers9191
    @Sunflowers9191 7 лет назад +85

    I truly admire families who adopt *special needs* children. Unfortunately that will be very difficult for me in the future as I'm gay..
    Kudos to this amazing family for giving this precious girl a home :)

    • @SharingDots
      @SharingDots  7 лет назад +18

      Thanks for your comment :) It is harder but not impossible. I just found this website that seems to have lots of information - itsconceivablenow.com/2011/06/02/international-adoption/

    • @anu83
      @anu83 7 лет назад +12

      I am sure you will get the chance to adopt a child in the future. I am sure that will change.

    • @barbibutton9619
      @barbibutton9619 6 лет назад +8

      Livelifelaugh i think you'll find it won't be that difficult. I've seen Gotcha day videos of gay couples

    • @catherine7837
      @catherine7837 5 лет назад +6

      Just give your life to Jesus and he’ll help you walk the right path

    • @marielucier7982
      @marielucier7982 3 года назад +2

      I saw a video of a man in Italy (who said he is gay) and was able to adopt a little girl with Down’s syndrome. Because of her situation, it was considered a good match. I don’t remember the details. Been a while since I saw the video. But he was so happy to adopted this little girl and treated her very well.

  • @carolchen2320
    @carolchen2320 8 лет назад +228

    Cried so much two minutes into the video, humans can be so great sometimes, eh?

    • @muffdiver240
      @muffdiver240 4 года назад +2

      You Canadian, eh?

    • @karenhetherington1962
      @karenhetherington1962 3 года назад

      Carol, they certainly can, beautiful, I watched this with tears in my eyes.
      God bless this family.❤

    • @karenhetherington1962
      @karenhetherington1962 3 года назад +2

      @@muffdiver240 If you haven't got anything intelligent to say - keep shtum.🤫
      Better for others to think you a fool than for you to open your mouth and confirm it.

  • @laurencecruz6819
    @laurencecruz6819 8 лет назад +429

    How can someone dislike this?? It's such a beautiful story my prayers are with you. Lili look so happy :') and she looks absolutely beatiful

    • @lindaruland5663
      @lindaruland5663 8 лет назад +1

      Lau

    • @colleenchapo6213
      @colleenchapo6213 7 лет назад +2

      Laurence Cru

    • @divinajoyguiab5047
      @divinajoyguiab5047 7 лет назад +6

      my heart melt...

    • @lazargrudnik7734
      @lazargrudnik7734 7 лет назад +12

      how can someone dislike this ?
      the answer I believe is - pure negitive peaple
      peaple that not belong anymore to human list

    • @ms.rlsteele351
      @ms.rlsteele351 6 лет назад +9

      I don't have words to describe the warmth I feel. I used to work in an international adoption agency 20 years ago. The progress in the medical field has been phenomenal. Your initial concerns are understandable and your desire to educate other prospective parents is very much needed.

  • @38rustyg
    @38rustyg 9 лет назад +77

    Thanks for sharing your story. My husband and I are in the beginning of the process to adopt from foster care in Canada, and your story has helped open my heart to the possibility of adopting a child with HIV.

  • @nutnami
    @nutnami 8 лет назад +71

    I'm glad my mum didn't abandon me like my dad did...

    • @dej2427
      @dej2427 8 лет назад +12

      wow I can't say I understand your pain but that is sad

    • @robertamarler6062
      @robertamarler6062 7 лет назад +2

      i am so sorry. i no it can be hard.

  • @annayang1667
    @annayang1667 8 лет назад +112

    Goodness... Totally ugly cried. Such a beautiful family ❤️

  • @ayup9536
    @ayup9536 8 лет назад +45

    OMG.. wonderfull people, God bless them

  • @prestoncowel5402
    @prestoncowel5402 8 лет назад +51

    May God bless your family even more...You are wonderful and an inspiration to everyone...I am so touched by your story...I wish you all the best...

    • @user-uj1qx2zg6v
      @user-uj1qx2zg6v 8 лет назад +6

      Preston Cowel god bless this family that they so kind and loving brave parents.❤️🙏👍👏

  • @kellymcginnis8631
    @kellymcginnis8631 Год назад +11

    What a darling little girl. The emotion of that dad, when describing her first three years is palpable. This was meant to be. So happy for everyone, especially Lily.

  • @szeszi21
    @szeszi21 5 лет назад +39

    I love that mom's honesty. As a waiting parent it is so good to hear her initial doubts in herself and the blossom of her love towards this child.

  • @derrikamayers1757
    @derrikamayers1757 8 лет назад +42

    she very smart and talented and this is hurt breaking she went through a lot that is good everyone love her in your family

  • @curiuosfuse
    @curiuosfuse 8 лет назад +54

    It's a beautiful story.I respect this parents so much how you step out from fears :)

  • @mspandmore5132
    @mspandmore5132 7 лет назад +56

    this is so kind of a normal family to take in a girl in this situation its so inspiring i have to love this video .

  • @roseuk71
    @roseuk71 7 лет назад +19

    I need to stop watching these, I'm crying my heart out. Truly beautifull though and what wonderful people! x

  • @meong9irl
    @meong9irl 8 лет назад +43

    God bless this family

  • @heatherskadahl5083
    @heatherskadahl5083 8 лет назад +23

    i cant beoieve that she was abandoned she seems sweet and cute and all out perfect

    • @mareekettle2548
      @mareekettle2548 7 лет назад +3

      Heather Skadahl
      Poor little girl would have been abandoned for many reasons, her parents losing job, a parent dying, mother had her out with marriage and family discovered it forced her to abandon, or she had been taken in by family member following illegitimate birth then deciding that they didn't want her perhaps a pregnancy much later on in a marriage or a second child who had not had her birth recorded and officials found out and it was either abandon her or pay mor than a years salary in fines. She could have been abandoned as new born then abandoned at 18 months as we know then at 3 years old when foster parents gave her up then orphanage refused her hospital isolated her then really abandoned her into a solitary life confined to hospital ward for 4 years all before her eighth birthday. She is amazing and her parents and sisters are too God bless you all

  • @reyesmariz7613
    @reyesmariz7613 7 лет назад +15

    very touching story. Godbless to your new family

  • @BossMans12
    @BossMans12 7 лет назад +35

    This one vid restored my faith in humanity again

    • @BossMans12
      @BossMans12 7 лет назад +2

      Like i see anyone with HIV positive like they dont care for them anymore this proves it wrong

  • @karinaheikerthomasen8110
    @karinaheikerthomasen8110 6 лет назад +35

    I'm adopted too and this made me so emotional

    • @ithaka3835
      @ithaka3835 3 года назад +5

      I believe adopted children are SPECIAL angels sent from heaven to enrich peoples’ lives.

  • @fredwilson8326
    @fredwilson8326 7 лет назад +33

    these are wonderful people who are giving a meaningful life to a beautiful little girl.

  • @queenladyeastman148
    @queenladyeastman148 6 лет назад +13

    Sir you are beautiful and so is your wife!!! I'm praying for you

  • @karadizon4299
    @karadizon4299 6 лет назад +21

    How sad for Lily. I don't know how people can give up a child . Such a blessing this family adopted Lily. Thank you

    • @deborahallenbaugh2110
      @deborahallenbaugh2110 Год назад +2

      Because you’ve never been so desperate for your child to live that you’re willing to sacrifice your own happiness for their welfare

  • @bogao283
    @bogao283 6 лет назад +17

    What a great unconditional love..God bless you all!

  • @gogomez874
    @gogomez874 3 года назад +11

    It's been 6 years. Are you willing to do an update on the challenges and opportunites to love Lily through them, and what worked and what would you improve?

  • @martinafairydust6179
    @martinafairydust6179 8 лет назад +15

    If there are more People like you the world would be a better place:) God bless you for having such a big heart to take her into your lives. I wish you the best!!!!!!

  • @gabbygamingchannelggc9053
    @gabbygamingchannelggc9053 8 лет назад +17

    You have a lovely daughter

  • @khaishane9636
    @khaishane9636 8 лет назад +17

    such a wonderful family!! been watching adoption story recently . im still single and if given a chance in the future to adopt a kid I would! - I do love kids and it breaks my breaks my heart that there are some parents abandoned these angels. God bless these family

  • @katarinabigcat
    @katarinabigcat 8 лет назад +26

    Wow, god bless this family!

  • @jennylynmolina1843
    @jennylynmolina1843 7 лет назад +16

    so happy that she's living in a normal life , God bless to this family ...really melt my heart

  • @nanyanguo1
    @nanyanguo1 6 лет назад +11

    So impressed by these good people with big heart n kindness.

  • @Angelinkski
    @Angelinkski 7 лет назад +16

    What a wonderful Dad you must be. Thank you.

  • @nyumoimaria1526
    @nyumoimaria1526 5 лет назад +8

    My tears just roll down! Very kind hearted parent..I respect n pray for your family members.. May God bless ur family abundantly... Big Love😍

  • @madinanoor1162
    @madinanoor1162 7 лет назад +9

    This story touched I start cry as I was watching this is amazing history may gad bless you guys you guys have heart we need more people like you guys many people in society would have not race an adapt a kid that have HIV postive but the fact that they raceing a girl that have HIV and they treating is just incredible is amazing

  • @vrigenscaval8698
    @vrigenscaval8698 7 лет назад +15

    this is just beautiful...😢❤

  • @talbertwonne5013
    @talbertwonne5013 8 лет назад +13

    God bless both of you two....just a loving couple...

  • @skyangel7157
    @skyangel7157 3 года назад +4

    This family must be from heaven travelling down to the earth to spread LOVE😥🙏

  • @lyngyps3364
    @lyngyps3364 8 лет назад +9

    God bless you and your family... great thing!!

  • @waqaryounus4134
    @waqaryounus4134 5 лет назад +1

    😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 both you alot love 😓😓😓 am pray your new dugther Allah give her gud health she become fine finish HIV Allah always great Pray both you really you both very nicer cuple Allah give you alot many gud happens 😘😘😘

  • @soutosworld
    @soutosworld 6 лет назад +5

    it's a touching story but why would u tell the world she has hiv? that's personal that should be her decision to tell anyone. I bet the whole town/ school everyone knows. I hate that for her she is sooooo beautiful and now she has a label because the parents want to brag about adopting her. she is so young she should have the choice to tell people and u all took that away from her.

  • @悠呈
    @悠呈 7 лет назад +12

    伟大的美国父母!祝福你们,祝福你们的孩子!

  • @elenaandreea
    @elenaandreea 9 лет назад +26

    Touchin story :) All blessing in the world to your family!

  • @barbibutton9619
    @barbibutton9619 6 лет назад +4

    OMG...twice abandoned and at 1 1/2 and then again...oh my gosh. Oh I cant take this. Thank God u came along..thank GOD the events unfolded the way they did and you selflessly took her into your heart and family. This is great but heartbreaking that she's been thru soo much

  • @bransonburke2313
    @bransonburke2313 6 лет назад +1

    I hope they get a cure for hiv God bless this family I would don't the same thing as this family you guys r the best jesuses is watching over her and I hope he heels her hiv God bless you Lilly you have a awesome family it's just like kids with cancer

  • @ましゅまろレモン
    @ましゅまろレモン 6 лет назад +5

    Thank you for teaching me about HIV.

  • @angelalane7931
    @angelalane7931 7 лет назад +5

    You guys are truely amazing. Thanku for this beautiful video. God bless you all.

  • @m.j.222
    @m.j.222 2 года назад +1

    Biological relationship does not matter. I have a goddaughter and I love her so much, like my own daughter.

  • @Rallow
    @Rallow 7 лет назад +7

    May The Good Lord bless you for accepting this child!

  • @rjoyce268
    @rjoyce268 5 лет назад +2

    Are their any follow up videos? I would love to continue watching your family?

  • @nessaa1wife292
    @nessaa1wife292 7 лет назад +6

    God had a plan for her that's why he send you both in her life.

  • @robertobrion874
    @robertobrion874 7 лет назад +9

    God Bless you and your Children!

  • @mikea5124
    @mikea5124 2 года назад +4

    Without a doubt the sweetest, most beautiful story I've ever heard. Both of you are amazing and so is Lily ! May God bless you all your lives ❤

  • @pensonlian8580
    @pensonlian8580 Год назад +1

    Hope there r lots of people like u guys..God bless u all.. I myself hiv+ 28yrs old live a normal life like everyone & no effect whatsoever due to hiv...

    • @elliesouza717
      @elliesouza717 11 месяцев назад

      That's wonderful! It's amazing how far things have come

  • @brittneymoreland1610
    @brittneymoreland1610 5 лет назад +16

    The most beautiful adoption story ever💞❣️

  • @quinniemon
    @quinniemon 7 лет назад +5

    you guyss are so kind
    godbless your family