Mother Adopts Three Teen Boys from Foster Care | An Adoption Story

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @mrs.garcia6978
    @mrs.garcia6978 4 года назад +6489

    Look at their bright faces, she did that by loving them.

    • @lormace3352
      @lormace3352 4 года назад +56

      Mrs. Garcia what a powerful comment. It’s so true

    • @joevillareal191
      @joevillareal191 4 года назад +22

      Yes Mam, You're right about that...👍👊✌🏼

    • @O.G.1Love
      @O.G.1Love 4 года назад +20

      God did by lovin us all

    • @greatestshopper1077
      @greatestshopper1077 4 года назад +15

      L O V E not hate... makes the world better❣️

    • @usahandsoffethiopia.9906
      @usahandsoffethiopia.9906 4 года назад +7

      God bless you . you are a hero

  • @hayleykuch9969
    @hayleykuch9969 4 года назад +8138

    So many people think these kids don't need parents once they turn 18. I can't imagine how hard it'd be to to go to college, get my first apartment, and even get married without my parents to call for advice or support. A family is for life.

    • @jdstep97
      @jdstep97 4 года назад +181

      Hayley - You got that right, that family is for life. As a parent, you'd think once the kid is 18 you're done. Not. Kids have kids and that's when they'll start asking you more questions then ever.

    • @williettekufuor63
      @williettekufuor63 4 года назад +72

      She is an angel without wings, God bless your heart dear Mum and to the Boys love, protect and cherish her.....Love has no colour and a mother's love is irreplaceable!!!!

    • @amdl270
      @amdl270 4 года назад +61

      I can attest. I had to cut ties with my abusive family and I miss never having haf parents even as an adult. As an adult I just want the feeling of going to someone's house that's a second home and eating a homemade family meal together... maybe cradle up with my head on someone's lap and being told everything is going to be okay in life, that I'm not alone, and that I have a safety net

    • @baron6797
      @baron6797 4 года назад +45

      Hell, I had parents and I still need parents and I'm 41.

    • @Unlike230
      @Unlike230 4 года назад +8

      @@amdl270 I completely understand. It's the same. Most of my family passed away. As an adult that's when you wish for it.

  • @phxpeace9219
    @phxpeace9219 4 года назад +12191

    Thank you for the supportive comments!
    I am the proud mother (Susan) in this video.
    I salute those who have already adopted and those considering adoption.
    It is hard work, but the children are always worth it! Peace!

    • @tube.brasil
      @tube.brasil 4 года назад +322

      God bless you! Cheers from Brazil.

    • @bernab7412
      @bernab7412 4 года назад +186

      PhxPeace God bless you and your family!

    • @93freedomforever
      @93freedomforever 4 года назад +158

      God bless you and your beautiful family!! Sending love all the way from Aus x

    • @fawuziatukasim382
      @fawuziatukasim382 4 года назад +93

      God bless you and provide for your family

    • @roslynsamuria7309
      @roslynsamuria7309 4 года назад +90

      Thank you You are a true Hero we can all make a difference in someone’s life three awesome young men one awesome mom ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @davidhailes7311
    @davidhailes7311 4 года назад +8098

    Three teenage boys? She has a huge heart and grocery bill.

    • @junehoward6668
      @junehoward6668 3 года назад +662

      And a empty fridge lol

    • @YahhGirlJazz
      @YahhGirlJazz 3 года назад +37

      @@junehoward6668 y’all both some asf and need to grow up

    • @missnurseeri
      @missnurseeri 3 года назад +713

      @@YahhGirlJazz Why? I have 4 teenagers at home and they are both telling the TRUTH. 🤣

    • @madalyn2195
      @madalyn2195 3 года назад +31

      LOL!

    • @davidhailes7311
      @davidhailes7311 3 года назад +220

      @@missnurseeri only adults will get the joke.

  • @WillieDWashington
    @WillieDWashington 4 года назад +4350

    I actually know Susan! She's highly intelligent and extremely compassionate.

    • @phxpeace9219
      @phxpeace9219 4 года назад +130

      Thanks "Willie"!

    • @Happybidr
      @Happybidr 4 года назад +71

      You are lucky to have such a friend. She is very, very special.

    • @dubs4202
      @dubs4202 3 года назад +5

      Sorry bud she forgot who you are

    • @hugoh.9694
      @hugoh.9694 3 года назад +11

      Wow! I wish I knew amazing people like this here in my area. She did a great job raising them. This video did a great job providing a glimpse into the perspective from the teenagers too. I loved it! Would love to see an update video on this family as time progresses to see how everyone is doing. 🙏👍

    • @kaboom6157
      @kaboom6157 3 года назад +2

      By the grace of prophet Manalo, everything is possible 🙏

  • @prindizzlefoshizzle
    @prindizzlefoshizzle 4 года назад +9545

    I just adopted an 8YO boy and his two sisters, 13 and 14. I've never been happier in my life, I love them more than myself.

    • @cw8317
      @cw8317 4 года назад +292

      Omg!!!! So beautiful!!! Don’t ever give up!!!

    • @mrsjokerstout
      @mrsjokerstout 4 года назад +230

      You are an amazing woman with a beautiful heart! I hope that your family stays safe!

    • @prindizzlefoshizzle
      @prindizzlefoshizzle 4 года назад +179

      @@mrsjokerstout thank you so much!! Its tough but I am so happy and fulfilled with them, no matter the challenges. I feel like I got more out of the deal.

    • @Hdecnkoijhtredcadr
      @Hdecnkoijhtredcadr 4 года назад +46

      Tears of joy for you...

    • @never_give_up90
      @never_give_up90 4 года назад +46

      They are so lucky to have a mother like you!

  • @axlrio
    @axlrio 3 года назад +2298

    We adopted a 14-year-old boy in the foster care system. He is now 21, independent and living his dreams. These kids need people to believe in them. 🥰

    • @mjolninja9358
      @mjolninja9358 3 года назад +29

      Youre a goddamn hero

    • @whodatnation9054
      @whodatnation9054 3 года назад +12

      Can you please let me know how long did the process take?

    • @axlrio
      @axlrio 3 года назад +30

      @@whodatnation9054 we had to go thru the process of becoming foster parents first. Then all of the background checks and home safety checks. He moved in after 5 months and we finalized the adoption one year later.

    • @poshoween
      @poshoween 3 года назад +7

      Bless you for doing that!

    • @bria6777
      @bria6777 2 года назад +2

      💕💕💕💕

  • @matanyesuallforjesus7373
    @matanyesuallforjesus7373 4 года назад +3800

    She is a bold woman to do that,it's hard enough dealing with a Forster nine year old .She has a gift, dealing with teens is hardwork.

    • @mmdmmj1
      @mmdmmj1 4 года назад +36

      Exactly. I can't stand teens...lol God bless her❤

    • @dibrentley7915
      @dibrentley7915 4 года назад +65

      teens are great. But then I didnt have any issues with my kids. Different story with teens with baggage. This lady is amazing and her boys sound like fine young men that have made her proud.

    • @trinidadianbeauty1
      @trinidadianbeauty1 4 года назад +32

      Lord knows I couldn’t do it but then again I’m only 33 and I couldn’t imagine trying to parent 3 teens🤪 ! This woman is mature, patient, understanding and the key component to that equation is love which she has plenty of to give! God bless her

    • @heidimisfeldt5685
      @heidimisfeldt5685 4 года назад +30

      Dealing with teens that come with a sad history is even harder, it has got to be.
      Gave these kids a whole new outlook on life. Gave them hope.

    • @heidimisfeldt5685
      @heidimisfeldt5685 4 года назад +28

      @@mmdmmj1
      Not all teenagers are rebellious dysfunctional and apparently nuts. There actually are some pretty nice young people out there, worth getting to know.

  • @nada55666
    @nada55666 4 года назад +2624

    This woman is one of the most beautiful people in the world, her heart shines through

    • @suryagupta955
      @suryagupta955 3 года назад +6

      Rlly? No replies?

    • @Royalty_girlie
      @Royalty_girlie 3 года назад +12

      @@suryagupta955 why does it need replies? Let it be a sweet comment without the validation of comments.

    • @richierich2534
      @richierich2534 3 года назад +2

      Yes she is Theresa's hope for us

    • @mpalmer7800
      @mpalmer7800 3 года назад +2

      God blessings upon her and her sons

  • @mikeminyety
    @mikeminyety 4 года назад +1487

    I was adopted when I was 16. For years I felt so alone, like I was never gonna belong anywhere or have anyone who truly loved me. I honestly felt like killing myself a lot of the time. Thankfully that never happened. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have a real family now. It changed EVERYTHING for me.

    • @georgealderson4424
      @georgealderson4424 4 года назад +38

      Glad you made it Mike. Blessings and peace

    • @chrischickering1959
      @chrischickering1959 3 года назад +10

      It's like food, life itself starts with the family. Thankfully we can all make our own families :)

    • @georgealderson4424
      @georgealderson4424 3 года назад +1

      @@chrischickering1959 ...well most of us perhaps

    • @autumnrose7817
      @autumnrose7817 3 года назад +3

      So glad everything worked out for you

    • @nusaybah677
      @nusaybah677 3 года назад +3

      I hope the best for you and your family

  • @theresagrant-guest6840
    @theresagrant-guest6840 4 года назад +1257

    SHE'S PRICELESS.

    • @Irongaint
      @Irongaint 4 года назад

      Shes white lol

    • @saintejeannedarc9460
      @saintejeannedarc9460 4 года назад +46

      @@Irongaint No shit, Sherlocke. I think we'll put you on the crown jewels next.

    • @barslaf
      @barslaf 4 года назад

      *Priceless* just like his sons... _ohhh_ _ok_ _bye_

    • @pedroteixeira7595
      @pedroteixeira7595 4 года назад +19

      @@Irongaint and?

    • @JasonGafar
      @JasonGafar 4 года назад +21

      @@Irongaint why does that matter? The fact that she's not the same race as these boys shows how even more heroic and kind she is.

  • @MJ31579
    @MJ31579 4 года назад +231

    When they call her mom. Tears. So sweet.

    • @Karmen2010
      @Karmen2010 3 года назад +13

      They say it so naturally as well. They don't sound obligated to say it. I bet it really warms her heart to hear it❤️

  • @meghanshriver6182
    @meghanshriver6182 4 года назад +1945

    When i was 15 years old i found out i can not convince naturally i would have to do IVF. But now that i am older i have decided that i am going to adopt. I plan to adopt teenagers to give them the family they deserve! ❤️ Amazing women!

    • @georgina-a
      @georgina-a 4 года назад +77

      I'm sorry that you had to go through that at 15 - it can't have been easy news to hear. Huge respect to you, though, for turning a negative into a positive, by instead seeing that you have an opportunity to help children in need. I wish you all the luck in the world for your future fostering/adoption journey x

    • @annas4191
      @annas4191 4 года назад +15

      you go girl!

    • @emmanueladoh4294
      @emmanueladoh4294 4 года назад +8

      I am sorry I hope u find the right dude that will love u and ur future
      Kids

    • @emmanueladoh4294
      @emmanueladoh4294 4 года назад +9

      CocoLoco Whatwhat herk

    • @emmanueladoh4294
      @emmanueladoh4294 4 года назад +18

      CocoLoco Whatwhat douche

  • @sidneyboo9704
    @sidneyboo9704 4 года назад +1570

    The boys speak so eloquently. She did a fine job!

    • @rafaeltlv1795
      @rafaeltlv1795 3 года назад +27

      I totally agree , yea they are well educated and polite

    • @Human-shapedbeing
      @Human-shapedbeing 3 года назад +154

      She adopted them as teens they already spoke eloquently. The good that she did was providing them with a loving and supporting home.

    • @tellkell9394
      @tellkell9394 3 года назад +89

      Not the finest comment I've seen on youtube..

    • @connr8691
      @connr8691 3 года назад +37

      @@Human-shapedbeing well as the video stated, all of them had really negative looks on life and believe me, when you're constantly angry like one of them said he was; you don't speak in such a mature, adult manner.

    • @Human-shapedbeing
      @Human-shapedbeing 3 года назад +43

      @@connr8691 being angry or negative has nothing to do with how "eloquently" you speak.

  • @grandmakris8935
    @grandmakris8935 3 года назад +343

    Can you imagine being teenagers and finally being adopted! Knowing that someone wants to love and support you when you thought it was to late. She has made a HUGE difference for these boys and will continue to support them! God bless you and your beautiful boys! This story made my day!

  • @florencejones8575
    @florencejones8575 5 лет назад +1275

    This woman was an Angel send from God.We need more women like her! One young man said that she showed him love, patience care about him! I would like to hear more of these 3 young men life!

    • @marywilliams9858
      @marywilliams9858 4 года назад +27

      A wonderful story. She should be nominated for mother of the Year.

    • @marydoty1388
      @marydoty1388 4 года назад +12

      I would like to hear more too. So nice to see a story about good news, love and happiness. These boys may become world leaders! in the future of the world my grand-children will be living in! TY mama.

    • @docbainl9504
      @docbainl9504 4 года назад +15

      @Juliana Maio there's always one atheist in the crowd 🤣. Why don't you go out and do what this woman has done and we will listen to a little bit more of what you have to say regarding God.
      God bless this beautiful family and woman.

    • @luv2travel2000
      @luv2travel2000 4 года назад +4

      @Rachel Lackey Yes. Ditto. 💜✝️🛐

    • @rajeevkaushek7370
      @rajeevkaushek7370 4 года назад +2

      she is a true life hero

  • @theguntersadopt3268
    @theguntersadopt3268 5 лет назад +2284

    Congrats to them! We are adopting an 8 year old. WE hope to adopt teenages in the future.

    • @aquamarine0023
      @aquamarine0023 5 лет назад +95

      Wonderful!!! I wish you all the very best with your adoptions!!! I am considering adoption/fostering. I am a single female in my early 40s so i'm not totally sure how at the moment but hopefully will sort all of that out!

    • @maj1395
      @maj1395 4 года назад +20

      Congrats! I really hope to adopt some day.

    • @elil8094
      @elil8094 4 года назад +68

      I was adopted when I was 8! Changed my life.

    • @annas4191
      @annas4191 4 года назад +5

    • @marciawince6870
      @marciawince6870 4 года назад

      @@elil8094 fyi

  • @elipeart
    @elipeart 4 года назад +571

    Why can I only like this one time??😭🎉🎉

    • @robincorprew9007
      @robincorprew9007 4 года назад +11

      Amen, I would like a billion times if I could !!!

    • @resianemaculate.
      @resianemaculate. 4 года назад +3

      @@robincorprew9007 i support you Robin

    • @davidamajako961
      @davidamajako961 4 года назад

      Its ok, just make accounts but yeah. Probably not gonna do that.

    • @TheSean7564
      @TheSean7564 4 года назад +4

      Eli, I love your thinking. This world needs more people who think like you (and, obviously, the four people featured in this video). Stay the course, Good wins in the End!

    • @eminasaur4272
      @eminasaur4272 4 года назад +2

      I Will like in the name of all of you!

  • @Bernacide
    @Bernacide 4 года назад +202

    It takes a very special person to adopt older children. This is beautiful. It's NEVER too late to change a life.

  • @shirleyporter7795
    @shirleyporter7795 3 года назад +243

    We have a 18 yr old from foster. He's ours now! Love him to pieces. He has a lot of catching up, reading, & GED as well as basic adulting skills! Love and encouragement does wonders!

    • @nickydelrey2192
      @nickydelrey2192 3 года назад +11

      As someone who's in foster care especially, I'd like to thank you for what you're doing

    • @gandawesley5870
      @gandawesley5870 3 года назад +1

      You are a wonderful human being! Thank you so much for sharing your love to another young person. Teenagers are people too and deserve loving parents.

    • @AninditaSaha-mf4hy
      @AninditaSaha-mf4hy 3 года назад

      Best wishes!

  • @SodiumLvl99
    @SodiumLvl99 4 года назад +377

    Wow, I knew I recognized Lex from the thumbnail. Played basketball with him at a couple different LA Fitness gyms. A stand up guy on the court. I can only imagine how he is off the court. She raised him well and I’m sure the other brothers too.

  • @birculus5538
    @birculus5538 4 года назад +363

    Whoever dislikes this video have no heart, I’m grown man why is there tears in my 👀

    • @lindastair2959
      @lindastair2959 4 года назад +6

      Maxamud Maxamud because you have a good heart!

    • @samw705
      @samw705 4 года назад +3

      I just wanted to write the same thing when I saw the dislikes.

    • @ambycakes
      @ambycakes 4 года назад +2

      because you are a good human being

    • @shouqianshi9759
      @shouqianshi9759 4 года назад +1

      A BUNCH OF TRUMPTARDS

    • @tonyperez2204
      @tonyperez2204 4 года назад +3

      I think maybe its black people who feel they should be adopted by a black family or white people telling the lady that she's crazy... She is an Angel :)

  • @marythoj205
    @marythoj205 4 года назад +266

    A bunch of young amazing men and a wonderful mom whose got their back. That’s all

  • @sarahrnl
    @sarahrnl 4 года назад +84

    An angel who adopted 3 angels. It's inspirational.

  • @GypsyCurls
    @GypsyCurls 4 года назад +494

    As a widowed mom raised one daughter and still raising another one; it is still my dream to adopt or foster older children. This video just sealed that for me. I will be doing this too. Thanks for sharing your story and reminding us that there are children (older) ones that needs a stable home and family too right in this country.

    • @headkandywhore
      @headkandywhore 3 года назад +7

      Hey Gypsy! How are you doing on your adoption journey? Have you come closer to your goal of becoming an adoptive parent? All the best 💕

    • @bmckong
      @bmckong 3 года назад +1

      Bless you. 💛

    • @pierrew.5770
      @pierrew.5770 3 года назад +2

      Miss Gypsy Curls, you're a jewel❤✌👍

    • @silentsmurfette9500
      @silentsmurfette9500 3 года назад

      Govt $$$

    • @Alphacentauri819
      @Alphacentauri819 Год назад +1

      Make sure you learn about the neuroscience of trauma, attachment theory, and so on.
      Learn the tools of emotional regulation, and how to teach them. Those are the tools most needed for healing for those kids. Their sympathetic nervous systems are out of control and leading the show. They often feel they need to fight/flee/fawn/freeze. To learn to get that calmed and get the prefrontal cortex online and make wise choices is key.
      To be validated, space held, and acceptance, is a must.
      I know. I was given up at 2 years, in 5 foster homes over a year and then adopted.
      My adoptive parents meant well, but the authoritarian, low emotional intelligence, conflict avoidance, etc environment was not helpful for healing trauma. I often felt I had to earn love & was often struggling with unseen anxiety. Didn't even know I had it, it was my "normal" from as early as I've ever known.
      I'm finally healing in my 40's and it's been very painful at times.
      The process to be adopted, for a child, includes extreme attachment injuries. Therefore their attachment system is often very wounded. They want love, yet also deeply fear it.
      It takes patience, awareness, humility, grace, compassion, to dive into the world to take care of such a wounded child.

  • @CaptchaNeon
    @CaptchaNeon 4 года назад +305

    These kids whether they’re toddlers, preteens or teens need love and patience period. Parenting isn’t about what all you give the child but what all you’re involved in assisting them with.

  • @marioadams8931
    @marioadams8931 4 года назад +284

    This lady has a heart of gold. This is what is needed now.

  • @beccawilson1368
    @beccawilson1368 3 года назад +77

    we had a lovely lady here in arkansas who was a client of mine back when i sold auto insurance. she also adopted 3 teenaged boys of african descent. she got SO much grief over it since her and her husband were white. to me she was a hero and i told her every time i saw her. we need more people like these women in the world.

    • @elizabethtimothy4776
      @elizabethtimothy4776 3 года назад +13

      Who are the ignorant giving them grief for doing God's work? So they will rather see children without a loving family because of pigment.

    • @consciousobserver629
      @consciousobserver629 2 года назад +5

      @@elizabethtimothy4776 Pretty sad, isn't it? And those criticizing would probably never open their homes to a child in need.

    • @canaryinacoalmine7267
      @canaryinacoalmine7267 2 года назад +4

      @@elizabethtimothy4776 Half black people saying they should go to black family, yet they didnt take them in and the other half white people saying she should have gotten white kids, yet they didnt get anyone.
      Adopt. Adopt children, if you dont like children adopt animals at the pound. Every living being deserves a chance.

  • @keithbushey7002
    @keithbushey7002 4 года назад +167

    I am a social worker and work with kids and families on a daily basis. This brought me to tears. So happy to see this mom take these teens in to her home and give them a family. We need more people like you!

    • @heatherlynsey3092
      @heatherlynsey3092 3 года назад +1

      God bless you. Your job is so important ❤️

  • @smartkidslose
    @smartkidslose 4 года назад +45

    At 18 mentally and physically we are not fully developed so I feel like it’s so dumb to just legalized us as adults and think we are ready for the world at that age we need the most help and guidance

    • @woodworthstodden7418
      @woodworthstodden7418 Месяц назад

      Don't ever lose sight of yourself as a person with a personality and full of warmth. God bless ❤

  • @sharonw2862
    @sharonw2862 4 года назад +154

    This mom is my hero! Don’t know her but I feel a certain kind of love and respect for her. Very happy for these young men who are blessed to have her as their mother.

  • @pleiadesdragon1391
    @pleiadesdragon1391 4 года назад +236

    This mother is a blessing to the world...you know teenagers could be a pain in the a...but she wants to give them a good live and she did....thank U mom...

    • @MrMIND-lk1sy
      @MrMIND-lk1sy 4 года назад +2

      No, not all teens are a pain in the a.... It also depends on the adoptive parents. You have no common sense.

    • @MrMIND-lk1sy
      @MrMIND-lk1sy 3 года назад +1

      @Loreal saying that teens could be a pain in the a... Is just indirectly saying they are. There's a lot of sh to consider here when it comes to teenagers being a "pain in the a..." It's not like teens are naturally naive and dull. The original commentator is uneducated and her philosophy on teen behavior or raising teens is way off the rails to say that.
      What if I said "pets could be so annoying" what kind of judgemental phrase is that? Poor observation and conclusion there. The owner/parents are also to consider when it comes to being parents.

  • @lizzyjo7454
    @lizzyjo7454 4 года назад +211

    That’s one amazing woman! All 3 boys face lite up, while talking about their Mom!

  • @julianathompson173
    @julianathompson173 2 года назад +4

    Kids need to be adopted. I get tired of hearing about the foster care abuse. God bless the adopted family.

  • @juanitarichards1074
    @juanitarichards1074 3 года назад +13

    I can't believe nobody wanted these beautiful intelligent articulate boys. I am SO glad they have a loving family now. I wish them a great life and my hats off to their wonderful adoptive mother.

    • @marietheresa7866
      @marietheresa7866 2 года назад +4

      No one "wanted" to adopt these 3 lovely, lovable, amazing boys, coz JESUS had already Chosen Susan for them, in HIS Divine Plan.
      You three boys have helped a lot of prospective fosters and adoptive families take hope and inspiration from your wonderful conduct.
      Lex, one of the commenters above, mentioned what a great guy you are. He's been at the fitness gym 🏋🚴💪 and observed your great upbringing.
      Stay ever Blessed.
      Big SALUTE to all 4 of you.
      From 🇮🇳

  • @Amyphere
    @Amyphere 4 года назад +50

    I like how the teens got the most screen time, because even with how wonderful their mom is this story is ultimately about them finding a home

  • @Godhelpus62
    @Godhelpus62 4 года назад +143

    I would love to “adopt” a teen who ages out of foster care and needs a substitute family for young adult life. I have two college aged kids and I cannot imagine them not having a home base and support from parents who love them. The late teens and twenties were the most challenging years of my life; the tasks are so huge that you really need a family to get through them. God bless you for loving these young men. 🙏🏻💜👼🏻✝️😇

  • @alil8270
    @alil8270 3 года назад +72

    As a teacher in the higher secondary section (grades 11 and 12), I'm just in tears. It's so upsetting to see people label teenagers and give up on them. Teenagers especially after they are out of school, need more love and care than ever. They need the emotional support and guidance, the tough love but also the space to make mistakes and not fear being kicked out coz they messed up.

  • @anonymousone2843
    @anonymousone2843 3 года назад +38

    This is what I needed. My girls are 21 and 18 and I have been seriously considering fostering an OLDER teen, about 16. We can financially support another child and I don't care what color they are or aren't. I think this video, just popping up randomly was divine intercession. 🥰

    • @elizabethtimothy4776
      @elizabethtimothy4776 3 года назад +5

      Yes, that's God telling you something. Moreover you are financially and emotionally stable and above all you have a space in your heart! You got this.

  • @deannaspringer5340
    @deannaspringer5340 3 года назад +25

    As an adopted child of the system; this hits home for me and melts my heart. What a beautiful mom they have and what wonderful appreciative intelligent boys she has!!!❤💯💥

  • @ilianaflores7600
    @ilianaflores7600 4 года назад +45

    I want to adopt older kids and show them what unconditional love is!! I want to show them what a family is and a mom!

  • @aquamarine0023
    @aquamarine0023 5 лет назад +239

    This is so beautiful and I am a mess of tears right now. These young men have beautiful hearts and souls and are wonderful people!!!! This adoptive mother is a wonderful example to all people to follow, she is a hero!!! Thank you a million times over for sharing this incredible story!!! As a woman considering fostering/adopting, this has inspired me SO much!!

  • @aquamarine0023
    @aquamarine0023 5 лет назад +116

    Shantell is impressive beyond words. So wise, intelligent, kind-hearted and brilliant. An incredible person who will no doubt help many!!!!!!

  • @soupspoon9554
    @soupspoon9554 3 года назад +7

    This mama hen, was gonna make sure her chicks were under her wings. These young men are so intelligent and loving . Learn and repeat.

  • @dominiquemaitland1169
    @dominiquemaitland1169 4 года назад +55

    I’m adopted. My mom is my blessing and a major source of my joy. God bless you for loving them.

  • @raquelespino5088
    @raquelespino5088 4 года назад +122

    God bless this woman and her beautiful family.😇

  • @keishahenderson8731
    @keishahenderson8731 4 года назад +99

    but she is a sweety!! i like her energy

  • @richardhutchison3123
    @richardhutchison3123 4 года назад +158

    What a beautiful tribute to their mom. I know they are all proud to be a family! God bless you all in 2020!

  • @ShadowMachine00
    @ShadowMachine00 3 года назад +1

    She may have a let me speak to your manager hair cut but shes got a heart if gold for those boys

  • @xterrin6574
    @xterrin6574 3 года назад +13

    I am adopted and as a teenager now i have really grown used to what i have and not liking my parents at times. This video really made me realize that my mom and dad care about me. Wow this hit me on another level.

    • @elizabethtimothy4776
      @elizabethtimothy4776 3 года назад +2

      I am sure they love and adore you so much; why not give them a call or a surprise visit, just something they will not expect. May I also suggest hand written letter of appreciation.

  • @crystalsmith4919
    @crystalsmith4919 4 года назад +5

    She may not be their birth mom, but she is the mom they were always meant to have! This is beautiful!

  • @rickanderson5763
    @rickanderson5763 4 года назад +148

    I’m glad you found your Mom and she found you. You all seem bright and have futures ahead of you. Be good citizens and make yourselves proud and make your Mom proud. All the best. That was a nice video thx for sharing it.

  • @itsmywayorthegeminimethod1095
    @itsmywayorthegeminimethod1095 4 года назад +62

    That's God's work she is doing right there.

  • @Ephesians5-14
    @Ephesians5-14 3 года назад +15

    What a blessing! Can't imagine someone who would "return" a child and say it's not working out...

  • @ms.chocolatecandy
    @ms.chocolatecandy 3 месяца назад +1

    I wish I had the circumstances to help some of these children. I’m glad that these boys have a loving home.

  • @41052
    @41052 4 года назад +44

    At 15 I already know I want to adopt teens or adults from foster. They deserve a loving home as much as the next person.

    • @mrsimpleslowmo
      @mrsimpleslowmo 4 года назад

      Because you are a stupid teenager and you don't know anything about the world

    • @Sam_03102
      @Sam_03102 3 года назад

      @@mrsimpleslowmo Bro stfu

  • @gsims8208
    @gsims8208 4 года назад +79

    These young men going forward in life will be better for the love this beautiful angel gave them. I would like to see more post in their future life.

  • @Mothermoon420
    @Mothermoon420 4 года назад +65

    I want to hear more about this family!
    They need a RUclips channel

    • @elizabethtimothy4776
      @elizabethtimothy4776 3 года назад +1

      Right?! There have been quite some few post which confirmed how beautiful they are off camera, infact one said she is so blessed to be living in the same neighborhood as them that they are awesome! Also one said he went to thesame school with the kids and they are super great guys, super intelligent and he didn't know they were adopted. These are beautiful testimony, great job Susan did with her sons.

  • @meghanmcneill5365
    @meghanmcneill5365 2 года назад +14

    I'm in college myself, but want to adopt one day. This is a beautiful warming and a heartwarming story.

  • @calbastian
    @calbastian 3 года назад

    That woman has the biggest heart.

  • @all4loveand_love4all
    @all4loveand_love4all 4 года назад +53

    Omg this was the sweetest! I can't imagine how hard it was for these boys. 😭😭 Foster care breaks my heart sometimes. But their Mama came to show them how much they matter and love them unconditionally. This is a very special family ❤️.

  • @thinline8504
    @thinline8504 4 года назад +6

    I'm adopted ... my mother fostered over 60 + children... Now she's resting in a better place..

  • @crazimuch957
    @crazimuch957 3 года назад +12

    Once I am financially/emotionally stable enough to have kids, I will be adopting and fostering older children. I would LOVE to have teenagers!

    • @nickydelrey2192
      @nickydelrey2192 3 года назад +2

      I'm in foster care n' it really helped me develop n' grow =)
      So hopefully you will ! x

    • @NZelalem96
      @NZelalem96 2 года назад +1

      What a beautiful thing to do. God bless you Cara.

  • @videoettaceo8900
    @videoettaceo8900 3 года назад +13

    As a fellow adoptee, this makes me happy.

  • @knelson3484
    @knelson3484 4 года назад +49

    Sweet family, all four of them, mom and her sons.

  • @annas4191
    @annas4191 4 года назад +70

    omg i love this this makes me want to adopt an older child one day

    • @jdstep97
      @jdstep97 4 года назад +1

      Anna Sarkissova - I'm not sure about adopting, but certainly I can be a big sis in the Big Brother/Big Sister program.

  • @ronnie-lynn
    @ronnie-lynn 4 года назад +26

    I’m so happy these 3 guys finally found there forever family!

  • @lynettemartinez7179
    @lynettemartinez7179 4 года назад +64

    I did the exact same thing I now have 17 children between the ages of 15 - 31

    • @Rubylove48
      @Rubylove48 3 года назад +2

      Wow. You must be an exceptionally generous person if you loved them well.

  • @biragaba
    @biragaba 3 года назад +37

    Cool. I was fostered too by a good woman. And yeah she was better than my other family could have done.

  • @silvercat2922
    @silvercat2922 3 года назад +8

    I am a Person who grew up with abusive Parents. They abandoned me right before my teen years so i came into an Orphanage.
    Because of my Age and the things ive been through noone wanted to adopt me , or even look into my way. And as soon as i hit 18 years i got kicked out to survive on my own.
    Without Education, personal/emotional development and noone by my side i`m not sure if i will even survive the coming weeks... but I have to . Even if it hurts
    It makes me happy that there are still some (few) good people on this world and I hope to be able to meet someone like this one day. I know exactly that there are many with a past like mine out there. Thats why i pray to god in hope that noone else has to go through this hell anymore

    • @FM-uk8rs
      @FM-uk8rs 3 года назад

      Dear Silver Kitty , See God's Love in Your Heart , let this be your Guiding Light ;
      You have traveled a path few understand , God has a plan and needs You and Needs Your Unique Skill

    • @lordskeletor4558
      @lordskeletor4558 3 года назад

      Damn hope your good. Gl there are always people out there who can help.

    • @Firstofanyone
      @Firstofanyone 3 месяца назад

      I hope you’re doing okay 🩷

  • @michelleraymond8898
    @michelleraymond8898 4 года назад +51

    Tell your Mom.that she is one good lady.for stepping up and adopting you boys.I wish that I could do that.I would take all ages.

  • @sciencegeek0430
    @sciencegeek0430 4 года назад +29

    We need more humans like this on earth ❤️

  • @wisdom47397
    @wisdom47397 4 года назад +29

    Wow, this woman is a living angel on earth. What a great heart and soul! God bless her and her boys.

  • @wowwowcuocsongusa2780
    @wowwowcuocsongusa2780 2 года назад +1

    This brings me happy tears. I used to work for a very big kind hearted white doctor named Theresa Burdick and she adopted black and white children and was never married, takes care of them all by herself. I love her so much for that.

  • @jamesmanley894
    @jamesmanley894 4 года назад +12

    Whomever marks a thumbs down on this story is a complete monster. This woman did what I only wish I had the means to do. She deserves to be honored

  • @kathrinbrault7904
    @kathrinbrault7904 4 года назад +16

    What a wonderful woman. All kids of all ages just need love.

  • @jessicagreene2649
    @jessicagreene2649 4 года назад +75

    Didn’t expect to be crying my eyes out at 10:38PM but okay then

  • @LuckeyGamingTv
    @LuckeyGamingTv 3 года назад +7

    I grew up in foster care, taken away from my family at 6. These guys are fortunate, not everyone is that lucky to find someone that loves you. The world is a cruel place I found that out before age 7. Wish I had what these guys ended up having. A person who genuinely loves you , happy for them!

    • @Heisablessing
      @Heisablessing 3 года назад +1

      God bless you & just know that there are so many of us that did not have a birth family that loved them nor adoptive parents. I can't even imagine what my life would have been with loving, supportive family. Hang in there.

  • @youngfase5372
    @youngfase5372 3 года назад +2

    You just know she cut from a different cloth , shouts to the family❤️❤️❤️

  • @petertobin7214
    @petertobin7214 3 года назад +1

    I was adopted myself aged 7 after my mother killed when she was 23. My parents brought my brother and sister back to me after years of separation in Forster care. 25 years later, one is a soldier, one is a Nurse and the other is a Midwife. Things we were never meant to be. Three lives saved.

  • @jaddek.astrie3071
    @jaddek.astrie3071 4 года назад +44

    SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY.

  • @kriskris4776
    @kriskris4776 4 года назад +7

    Thank you Susan
    (adoptive mother)
    for your love and support for these kids.
    You are truly a hero.

  • @raj-hg7yd
    @raj-hg7yd 3 года назад +6

    They´re so lucky to have such a caring woman beside them!

  • @unfazed1363
    @unfazed1363 Год назад +1

    Everyone wants the cute little kids.. its rare for someone to actually give teenagers a chance... this woman is a hero idc what anyone says.. she saved 3 young men from a rough rough life

  • @michelleevans7637
    @michelleevans7637 4 года назад +10

    Thank you all... i ran away from foster care at 15 cause I gave up hope of adoption.

  • @zay8452
    @zay8452 4 года назад +17

    WHAT I WENT TO HIGHSCHOOL WITH THEM NEVER KNEW THEY WERE ADOPTED THATS CRAZY , GOOD DUDES GOOD AT SPORTS SHANTELL IS A BIG TALL DUDE

  • @stephaniebaker6001
    @stephaniebaker6001 4 года назад +71

    I'm adopted and I'm so lucky that I was so young when I was. I can't imagine what it would be like to be in my teens and still not adopted. This mom is amazing and so selfless! Her boys are incredible and they now have the love and family they deserve! 💜

  • @PANDA-mi7lh
    @PANDA-mi7lh 3 года назад +5

    Don't you just love stories likes this gives you hope in a day age with whats happening in our world

  • @deaddropsd1972
    @deaddropsd1972 4 года назад +1

    This should be promoted / advertised for 24/7.

  • @dilloncrowe1018
    @dilloncrowe1018 2 года назад +3

    I think adoption is one of the most beautiful things in humanity, a person opening their family to a child in need, giving them a chance when the whole world seems against them, it really does get me choked up.

  • @ruthachayo8038
    @ruthachayo8038 3 года назад +6

    I can admit this , she has a big heart and a beautiful soul to accommodate teens to big men. God bless you mama.

  • @maj1395
    @maj1395 4 года назад +13

    That woman is such a beautiful person. I hope people can be inspired by her and her family

  • @mikelykins7844
    @mikelykins7844 4 года назад +5

    Moms are awesome. Looks like she raising 3 good men. Wish them lots of love

  • @lydia1285
    @lydia1285 3 года назад +8

    Fostering and adoption has been a dream of mine since I was a kid I really hope I will be able to someday in the future

  • @Vitoandolini13
    @Vitoandolini13 4 года назад +5

    There are so many homeless teens it says a lot about our holier than thou’s society

  • @paulineroseesteban7026
    @paulineroseesteban7026 4 года назад +22

    Bless their mama for being so strong and patient and being just a single parent is so hard but she did it. God Bless to their family and to everyone.

  • @richardandretti2680
    @richardandretti2680 4 года назад +6

    Lucky guys, they found a true mother... true love... truly caring... Make her proud guys... with a mother like this one, NOTHING CAN STOP YOU FROM SUCCEED.

  • @samuelluz9241
    @samuelluz9241 3 года назад +3

    This woman is a superhero.
    I was adopted too and seeing this makes me appreciate the love and sacrifice shown to me much more.
    The fact she managed this as a single parent is astonishing.

  • @yenh1144
    @yenh1144 3 года назад +5

    As someone who worked in child welfare in NYC, I’m telling you it’s the most beautiful thing. I can’t wait to foster!

  • @florencejones8575
    @florencejones8575 4 года назад +1

    Just listen to this great ful boys to have a mother and home! This woman may have had a difficult childhood. God Bless this loving and patient woman Some mother find it hard to deal with teens. The teen stated that he had a hard time adjusting but the patience care helped him to see that she really care about him. Some teen need someone to love and care about them.