ADOPTION DAY! | Somers In Alaska

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @beanie7547
    @beanie7547 Год назад +157

    Bless the sweet biological mother who had the strength to allow something better for her little girl.

    • @judibrommer7569
      @judibrommer7569 Год назад +4

      AMEN

    • @rebeccaradbourne5651
      @rebeccaradbourne5651 Год назад +7

      Yess!! Takes alot of strength and foresight to make a decision like this.

    • @beanie7547
      @beanie7547 Год назад +6

      @@rebeccaradbourne5651 I can’t even imagine. My heart and tears go out to her.

    • @rebeccaradbourne5651
      @rebeccaradbourne5651 Год назад +7

      @@beanie7547 takes more courage too admit you can't, than raise a child and everyone struggle x

    • @teresanorris4769
      @teresanorris4769 Год назад +7

      @@MydNyteRayne don’t be HATEFUL! The poor mother will think of that baby daily and doubt her decision. She is a very strong person to make this decision.

  • @hettielefkowitz5664
    @hettielefkowitz5664 Год назад +311

    I am 72 years old with health problems. I follow you all the time. I am sitting here crying happiness tears. May Gods bless you

    • @sakenu16
      @sakenu16 Год назад +6

      Sending prayers your way! hang in there!

    • @captivate6242
      @captivate6242 Год назад +4

      Sending you lots and love and prayers

    • @jcagney77
      @jcagney77 Год назад

      Many prayers are being sent your way!

    • @mellaspain2312
      @mellaspain2312 Год назад +1

      Sending you all my love from the Emerald Isle 💞❤️💕❤️🧡💛💜

    • @gulliver3644
      @gulliver3644 Год назад

      76 and doing the same.

  • @adrienne5836
    @adrienne5836 Год назад +267

    I love Grandma Somers’ confidence in the Lord and her joy in the new grandbaby!

    • @riverramblings4843
      @riverramblings4843 Год назад +6

      Me too! I am a Nana too and this is just such a blessing!

  • @adoptionavenue8733
    @adoptionavenue8733 Год назад +74

    As an adoption Social Worker ( I complete homestudies) I’m grinning from ear to ear and so happy! As a follower of Christ, I’m crying happy tears knowing this is the picture of how God adopts us into his family. Praise the Lord for working every small detail and his leading ❤️

  • @annespurlock1255
    @annespurlock1255 Год назад +20

    I can’t imagine a more loving family for baby Olivia. That girls is going to grow up with more love than she is going to know what to do with! ❤

  • @daveshoemaker7137
    @daveshoemaker7137 Год назад +111

    Now she has three important dates! Her birthday, gotcha day and adoption day! She is one lucky girl! She has the best family ever!

  • @justinsanders2705
    @justinsanders2705 Год назад +40

    That little girl couldn't have been more blessed to be with a family as wonderful as yours. God is truly great! Congratulations Somers family.

  • @catloverKD
    @catloverKD Год назад +123

    She's been family since her first day with you, but now it's official! Congratulations and thank you for including us in the journey, it's a privilege. Also, saying a prayer for her birth family as the hardest decision of their lives, made purely out of love, is solidified. She is beyond blessed.

    • @sjt609
      @sjt609 Год назад +4

      Perfect! Beautifully worded, and I am in agreement.
      💞 I stand I prayer for the Sommer Clan and pray Gods blessings on this wee baby girl, the birth mother and all the Sommers. This is a day of great rejoicing!!

  • @paulws58
    @paulws58 Год назад +55

    I am 72 and live alone with health issues and I have been following you for years. I feel part of your family and I feel like I just gained a new granddaughter. Congratulations and hallelujah. God bless the Somers family.

  • @sgmor3580
    @sgmor3580 Год назад +1

    Oh btw, my husband and I lived in Fairbanks 1969 - 1971. He was stationed at Eielson, AFB. We hope to go back next year and spend 3 weeks. We lived in a small apt near the back gate at Fort Wainwright. Our oldest son was born in Alaska at Fort Wainright hospital. We spent many days at or going by North Pole Alaska! Keep up the posts Somers family!

  • @tanyawarner4285
    @tanyawarner4285 Год назад +79

    Olivia is a perfect name for the angel she is! Congratulations to the Somers family!

  • @magosling
    @magosling Год назад +17

    Blessings to the birth mother. May her life be full of love.

  • @kimwimer7308
    @kimwimer7308 Год назад +45

    I don’t know how your kiddos kept her name secret for this long. They did great. Congratulations!

  • @marybutcher1143
    @marybutcher1143 Год назад +46

    I was a divorce mother of a 12 yo boy when we decided to adopt a little girl. She was almost 4 years old. It’s not always been easy, but it’s always worth doing. She’s now 22, smart, kind, and caring. I’m so happy for the decision of adoption. Your journey has just begun!!❤

  • @sushilover72
    @sushilover72 Год назад +12

    i'm adopted and that brought tears to my face today, she is a blessing to your lives. btw love her name

  • @hinglemccringleberry4010
    @hinglemccringleberry4010 Год назад +104

    Building Engineer (Chicago) here with three wonderful little ones. Watching this with tears of joy on my face. God bless your Family! God bless Olivia's birth Mother for making the right choice and trusting God to unite her with this amazing family. Merry Christmas everyone and wishing you a blessed New Year

  • @amywilliams6637
    @amywilliams6637 Год назад +61

    Tears of abundant joy on Olivia Somers!!! I am over the moon happy for yall!!! Praise The Lord!!!!

  • @maddieandelismom
    @maddieandelismom Год назад +27

    Oh Miss Olivia! God has truly blessed you with the most amazing family! I have cried (bawled actually) through this whole video! I have stood in awe at watching God’s hand in this! He is so good!!!

  • @kristenjohnson1136
    @kristenjohnson1136 Год назад +33

    Congratulations! Just over 6 years ago we adopted 3 siblings. It has been such a huge blessing for us all.

  • @whiteraven69
    @whiteraven69 Год назад +16

    What a joyful day ! I am a former Alaskan OCS Specialist and Adoptions are always a blessing for the child and the family . The Sommer’s are very fortunate to have the opportunity to have a newborn placement and to be able to adopt her permanently.

  • @ionecuff6323
    @ionecuff6323 Год назад +35

    Welcome to the family, Olivia Rosalind Somers!!! YOU ALL ARE SO BLESSED! Olivia, you have joined an amazing and loving family. Like them, you are loved by people in so many different countries around the world. I know your birth mother is rest assured that she made the right decision and knows you are loved and will be cared for more than she could ever have dreamed from any other family. God Bless your mother for having the Love, strength, and courage to put your needs ahead of hers, that is a TRUE mother's love. I am so very very happy for you all! God Bless You All!

  • @nicolejarvey3895
    @nicolejarvey3895 Год назад +31

    I love the fact you named her Olivia meaning peace , and once the adoption is done she’s at peace with the bottle 💖💖💖

  • @katecox4339
    @katecox4339 Год назад +18

    I am bawling like a proud granny here. Congratulations 🎉Olivia Rosalind is a beautiful name. Your family seems complete now!!!

  • @scottodell4371
    @scottodell4371 Год назад +1

    As the biological dad of an adoptee, I can tell you that my prayers for my daughter were that 1) she would be placed with and adopted by a family that would teach her the love of God and forgiveness through Jesus, 2) that she would be placed with and adopted by a family that would keep her healthy and safe, and 3) that she would grow up to be person with a wonderful heart. 35 years later, I found out that all three of my prayers were answered. I know that you will be a wonderful family in which Olivia can grow up as a good-hearted person, feeling safe and being healthy, and loving God and knowing the love and passion of Christ. Congratulations, Somers family - may God continually bless you on this journey with little Olivia!!

  • @sjt609
    @sjt609 Год назад +36

    💞 I stand in prayer for the Sommer Clan and pray Gods blessings on this wee baby girl, the birth mother and all the Sommers. This is a day of great rejoicing! Praise the Lord.

  • @LindaY26
    @LindaY26 Год назад +61

    I cried through this!! Her name fits her. Our last adoption was 2 of our foster children who are half siblings. It took place in September 2020 and it was done over the phone, not even Zoom. It had taken 7 years to get to that point, so we didn’t care, we were just so grateful they were finally ours!! Congratulations!! ❤🎉

  • @Granmom813
    @Granmom813 Год назад +32

    As a Mom of a now 29 year old daughter, who was chosen for me through adoption, I had all the feels. Congrats. God made her for you!

  • @acoastalrv4582
    @acoastalrv4582 Год назад +23

    Being an adopted child at 3 months I cried during this....beautiful name for her!!! I had a great life and I know Olivia will also!!!

  • @taylormorgan9224
    @taylormorgan9224 Год назад +9

    I literally teared up seeing the joy on Jessica's face once you turned the camera back on to say she is officially your daughter! Praise the Lord for all His amazing timings & blessings He brings :) Congratulations to you all in the Somers family, little miss Olivia is officially yours

  • @royhowdyshell241
    @royhowdyshell241 Год назад

    I am 80 years young and have seen most everything, but you all made me cry happy tears, what a God Blessed gift it was... wowie

  • @vikki4now
    @vikki4now Год назад +4

    That is one beautiful baby. She looks just like the rest of your children. What a perfect match.

  • @MissBellaboo702
    @MissBellaboo702 Год назад +18

    As an adoptee I am crying tears of joy for your family. So incredibly happy for all of you this baby is blessed beyond words. Best of luck to all of you.

  • @lauraleebaird9729
    @lauraleebaird9729 Год назад +35

    Oh my goodness....WHAT A HAPPY DAY!!!!! I have tears of joy streaming down my face. Merry Christmas!!!! God bless ya'll and little Miss Olivia!!!! That name just fits. Can't wait to watch her grow.

  • @cindalee
    @cindalee Год назад +23

    I'm not an emotional person, but this got me in the feels! A beautiful moment with a beautiful baby girl & a beautiful family. God bless!

  • @lauramarti7548
    @lauramarti7548 Год назад +16

    I cried tears of joy while watching this. Congratulations on the adoption of Olivia!

  • @VictoriaVaden
    @VictoriaVaden Год назад +47

    I didn't think I would get emotional,until the memories you've shared with us were played. Literally crying across the country in Delaware. So happy for you all.

    • @hollylanevintagetreasures
      @hollylanevintagetreasures Год назад

      Oh my gosh same!! All the sudden I couldn't see the screen cause of my tears!! Haha! Those memories got me.

    • @Emivibes96
      @Emivibes96 Год назад +1

      I cried in Delaware too!

  • @caitlinclark9977
    @caitlinclark9977 Год назад +41

    Congratulations Somers family! I know this has been a long process but I know it was well worth the wait! ❤️ We have been praying for your family and your new bundle of joy! ❤️

    • @angellabrown4352
      @angellabrown4352 Год назад +3

      Congratulations 🎉🎉💐💐💐❣️❣️❣️❣️🌹🌹🥳🥳

  • @bevjean77
    @bevjean77 Год назад +14

    Oh my gosh. That was so special. I'm crying as if was one of the grandmas! I am so excited to see what else God has in store for y'all. And I love her name. God brings peace. ✨️💕✨️💕✨️

  • @bumperbaby1
    @bumperbaby1 Год назад +17

    Our adoption was November 10. God is so gracious to entrust us with another child. It is such a blessing. Congratulations!

  • @jamminjami103
    @jamminjami103 11 месяцев назад

    I've watched this many times. Showing the clip of Aunt Cheryl holding her.....I get chocked up. That was a very special moment. ♥♥♥

  • @ja3728
    @ja3728 Год назад +18

    This made me cry happy tears! As an adoptee, I know the adoption process can be long and take an emotional toll on everyone. But how sweet that she’s officially a Somers’! God is sooo good! Congratulations !! ❤

  • @sorij3560
    @sorij3560 Год назад +37

    🎉CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!!! This must be some kind of record for the smoothest adoption of all time. Jesus has officially rooted Olivia into your family. What a blessing!

  • @trenarichardson690
    @trenarichardson690 Год назад +17

    I love her name. Congratulations to everyone.

  • @Taylor.Wiseman
    @Taylor.Wiseman Год назад +2

    Her name is perfect!! It’s beautiful and it suits her perfectly!❤

  • @LoveServeOvercome
    @LoveServeOvercome Год назад +1

    Bawling from joy & thankfulness 💕 😭
    I love the name!!! I had a student named Olivia for 2 years & she was the most perfect & sweet girl! Just like God’s word says “peace I give to you, peace I leave with you” 🙏🏻🌟 God is so good!!!

  • @janetkiessling6391
    @janetkiessling6391 Год назад +20

    Adoption days are amazing. So always celebrate this day 🙏🥰🙏

  • @sandrat.2891
    @sandrat.2891 Год назад +10

    Congratulations, she's now an official member of the family 🥰🥰

  • @loribillings3810
    @loribillings3810 Год назад +20

    Congratulations Somers family. She is just precious and so very lucky to have you as her family. Love watching her brother and sister's loving on her. God bless you all.

  • @HTC9184
    @HTC9184 Год назад +1

    ❤happy happy tears shed for you all! ❤️ Olivia, God had a perfect plan for you, baby girl! What a blessing!

  • @marilynnewell4850
    @marilynnewell4850 Год назад +1

    I have a adopted Granddaughter and she is the best thing that ever happened to my family! I love you Hayley Eliza!!!

  • @kittmiller2212
    @kittmiller2212 Год назад +9

    What a complete joy, Olivia could not have a better family.

  • @elisabethe8055
    @elisabethe8055 Год назад +17

    Olivia is such a pretty name. Thank you for giving this precious baby a bright loving future. She was destined for you guys. ❤

    • @tinydancer7426
      @tinydancer7426 Год назад

      My granddaughter's name is Olivia. When she was 3 or four, someone pronounced her name Ah-livia. Tot that she was, she emphatically, but politely, stated, "My name is O-livia please." She is soon to be 22 and is just as emphatic that her name be pronounced correctly.

  • @lindaprenger7572
    @lindaprenger7572 Год назад +9

    Ok I cried! Congratulations to Olivia she has received a wonderful, faithful family to protect and raise her! Congratulations to the family on your precious new addition.

  • @mommabearmaryann8106
    @mommabearmaryann8106 Год назад +8

    What a beautiful name you gave her. I'm so happy for you all, especially Olivia. She is one lucky little girl to be so loved and wanted by the Somers family. Congrats on being official.

  • @msyed4078
    @msyed4078 Год назад

    Grandma is so right it’s a gift from God, what could go wrong. She is so precious may God bless her.

  • @shawnaflaningan6195
    @shawnaflaningan6195 Год назад +19

    I have never clicked so fast!!!! Congratulations Somers family! Olivia is such a sweet blessing!!!! Also totally cried during the whole video!!!!

  • @mamakirk2
    @mamakirk2 Год назад +6

    Only God could work this miracle. Olivia has grown so much and so precious. Congratulations Somers family.

  • @wardarcade7452
    @wardarcade7452 Год назад +6

    Olivia Rosalind-what magnificent names! BTW, Olivia Walton was one of my favorite characters of all time (and often got called 'Livvie' by her contemporaries and in-laws).Congratulations on officially being able to welcome your youngest family member!

  • @lindarobinson8374
    @lindarobinson8374 Год назад

    Precious! Precious! Precious! God is Good! I cried tears of joy every minute of the video! Praise and Hallelujah! Love you sweet adorable family. Continuing to pray for the birth mother.

  • @FAITH5879
    @FAITH5879 Год назад

    Look at how good God is baby girl is beyond blessed to have a amazing loving forever family

  • @cherylemaybury9967
    @cherylemaybury9967 Год назад +15

    Congratulations on officially welcoming Miss Olivia into your family. She’s a wonderful addition and will bring so many blessings to you all.

  • @AliJaeJR
    @AliJaeJR Год назад +8

    Wow, I cried... CONGRATS to the addition to the SOMERS family. What a special story... and I'm so happy that she's been adopted to such a loving and pure family.

  • @susancarter8848
    @susancarter8848 Год назад +9

    Congratulations, couldn’t have happened to a better family. So happy for you all.

  • @staceypiper3319
    @staceypiper3319 Год назад +4

    There wasn’t any doubt in my mind. Little Olivia lucked out with a great family

  • @janicekerr8449
    @janicekerr8449 Год назад

    GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR ADOPTING THIS ADORABLE BABY GIRL. SHE WILL KNOW LATER HOW VERY BLESSED SHE WAS AND IS TO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE SOMERS FAMILY. I WISH HER HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN HER LIFE WITH YOU ALL. GOD WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOU ALL FOR "SAVING "ONE OF HIS CHILDREN. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL. THANK YOU. 🩷🩷🩷✌️

  • @carolyngarrison10
    @carolyngarrison10 Год назад +10

    I’ve been so excited for this video! Congratulations Olivia on your Gotcha Day♥️

  • @diannewelch8380
    @diannewelch8380 Год назад +14

    I was just thinking about y’all! Yay! Congratulations 🎉!!!

  • @caehlers
    @caehlers Год назад +6

    Congratulations! Such wonderful news! We adopted our girls as infants 24 and 22 years ago - the memories will never fade, and what joy we have in being their parents :-)

  • @jbmorgan57
    @jbmorgan57 Год назад

    Our hearts are singing with JOY! God is good!

  • @beckscroft18
    @beckscroft18 8 месяцев назад

    🥹🥹🥹 absolutely sobbed watching this even though I know she's been apart of your lives for 2 years now.. it was so very special ❤❤❤

  • @stephaniepatterson6216
    @stephaniepatterson6216 Год назад +5

    Congratulations!! Before you said her name I was thinking “she looks like an Olivia” 🥰

  • @autumn62219
    @autumn62219 Год назад +17

    Have been refreshing so much today just for this!! Congrats precious Somers!!!!

  • @vincentlerie2911
    @vincentlerie2911 Год назад +12

    Being an adoptive parent for 35 years I remember your day and all the emotions that go with the adoption process. Congratulations!

  • @lizcarter6938
    @lizcarter6938 Год назад

    “God’s in charge” truer words were never spoken !!!! Congratulations 🥰
    Christmas Eve I was involved in a car accident minutes after dropping off my grand babies back at home. A car failed to stop at a stop sign and pulled out in my path.
    Praise God I was not injured more than I am. I am already disabled due to a car accident that occurred 20 years ago. GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!

  • @katherinewillie9776
    @katherinewillie9776 Год назад

    Welcome home forever Olivia!!!!❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @ellelorraine3540
    @ellelorraine3540 Год назад +6

    Wonderful news. Everyone looked so happy. That little baby is blessed to have you all as her family. Congratulations!

  • @jason99705
    @jason99705 Год назад +4

    Could not have been given to a better family. God definitely had a hand...congrats to the entire Somers family.

  • @portiasummers775
    @portiasummers775 Год назад +17

    Ahhhh finally the update I have been stalking your channel to see!!!! Congrats to your amazing family!!

    • @melindaguidry8667
      @melindaguidry8667 Год назад +2

      I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one stalking the channel lol

    • @tgardenchicken1780
      @tgardenchicken1780 Год назад +1

      I think many of us have been. I know I jumped as soon as I saw the vid. Wonderful news.

    • @melindaguidry8667
      @melindaguidry8667 Год назад +1

      @@tgardenchicken1780 I know that is the fastest I’ve ever clicked to watch

  • @Mary-zo7hp
    @Mary-zo7hp Год назад +1

    Last year I told you my grandparents named their children the same names as yours. My father was Garrett, and I had an Aunt Evelyn and an Aunt Audrey. I also told you there was a fourth - my Uncle Ray. You laughed and said there would be no more. God heard you and He laughed harder! Now I am laughing too. Good for you, and fantastic for Olivia!

  • @moo4683
    @moo4683 Год назад

    So emotional in the best way possible. She has a beautiful name and is definitely a blessing. We as followers are so lucky to be part of your family and get to experience this with you. God Bless your family and friends. God is Great!!!

  • @amandaspear3373
    @amandaspear3373 Год назад +13

    What a beautiful blessing for all of you! Congratulations! No better way to start a New Year ❤❤❤ So happy for you!!!

  • @gabba5423
    @gabba5423 Год назад +5

    Congratulations on the new addition Olivia is a perfect name.

  • @davidcramb5793
    @davidcramb5793 Год назад +9

    I felt such warmth and a feeling of pure joy watching this video. That there is still so much love in this world of ours. Olivia is officially a Somers now, so welcome, from all your "Happy Peoples." God bless you all 😘

  • @sunnydays802
    @sunnydays802 Год назад

    Ok, I’m crying now. SOOO HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU!!! Olivia!! How beautiful! God is great!!

  • @kellyrogers4630
    @kellyrogers4630 Год назад

    Praise be to GOD! She is a lucky little girl and such a sweet, fitting name. SO happy for you!

  • @judyschmidt4547
    @judyschmidt4547 Год назад +4

    I love her name. Bless you all for giving her a family.

  • @kellilickliter4552
    @kellilickliter4552 Год назад +4

    I'll say it again as I have before, this family is incredible and Jessica you are a role model for sooooo many women in this world!! Thank you to your family for continuing to share your life with the world!

  • @stacylynnmingo7965
    @stacylynnmingo7965 Год назад +4

    I’m 2:04 mins in and I’m already literally sobbing 😭 Im so unbelievably happy for your family and the beautiful girl whose name we have yet to know (again, just 2:04 in). What an amazing Christmas blessing 🙏❤️

  • @kellybryant353
    @kellybryant353 Год назад

    Such a sweet name. She is a gift from the Lord. Your whole family is a blessing.

  • @carolmatson2372
    @carolmatson2372 Год назад

    I'm in tears of joy for all of you. God placed her in you hands and what a blessing. We have an awesome God, praise his name. Love to you all. Love the name.

  • @barbarameehan113
    @barbarameehan113 Год назад +7

    This brought back memories of when we adopted our 2 many years ago. I remember the anxiety and the excitement and then it was final. Bless you all.❤❤❤

  • @charlottetyler3463
    @charlottetyler3463 Год назад +4

    I was privileged to attend the adoption ceremonies of my great-niece and great-nephews, and the experience was indeed beautiful and profound. God bless your family!

  • @brittangeline
    @brittangeline Год назад +23

    Omg congratulations Bert and Jessica!!! ❤

  • @vondacooper6043
    @vondacooper6043 Год назад

    So happy for you all, what a blessing from God. My baby brother was adopted in Alaska when we lived there. He is now 39 years old. My Mom brought him home from the hospital. On December 9th. That month we were moving and He was our only gift. But that was the greatest gift.

  • @pjchermack
    @pjchermack Год назад

    Trying to hold back tears of happiness for you all, God knows that your family is right where she belongs. Praise God and may he continue to bless you all with many years filled with love and memories! SO SO happy for you all!

  • @cindywachs8672
    @cindywachs8672 Год назад +4

    Congratulations! Olivia is a beautiful name and so happy she is now officially and legally a part of your family. God’s timing is truly amazing and she is definitely a miracle. So happy your families were able to be part of the adoption certification too. God’s blessings to you all. What a wonderful Christmas gift! ❤️🙏🏻💕🎄🙏🏻

  • @Zero2FiveFamily
    @Zero2FiveFamily Год назад +5

    Congratulations, watching brought back so many memories when we were in the court room adopting our kiddos. We had lots of anxiety before finally get that paperwork and knew exactly what you were going through. Such a relief and exciting! God is so good! 🤗❤️

  • @robertarohwer3861
    @robertarohwer3861 Год назад +11

    From this Nana to all of you... Merry Christmas! What a gift!!! Olivia is a beautiful name... and she fits so well in your family. Thank you for this mornings happy tears for you all. You bring love in this crazy world!

  • @jess-rivs5749
    @jess-rivs5749 Год назад +1

    This video is what life and love ❤️ are all about. Welcome home Olivia Somers ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kimberlykelly7280
    @kimberlykelly7280 Год назад

    Olivia you scored big time!!! You hit the parents and siblings jackpot. It also appears you have brought great joy to your family. Congratulations to the whole family. Tears of joy on my cheeks for you all. Thank you for sharing your story.