I love how he said how you turned into his best friend too. He probably taught you a lot about how to love & support people & you gave him that back after his loss, despite you grieving too. That's an amazing thing. My 2 boys didn't have their Dad around & I didn't have a partner, but I had some very good male friends around. They helped my guys grow into wonderful young adults. Some of those men are gay, some not. All of them are 100% awesome & so is Larry. Love to you & all your family, thanks for sharing your story.
More proof that LOVE & "FAMILY" is NOT about blood!!! What an AMAZING story!! & an AMAZING MOM your mom was to see Larry as just a person & not by his sexuality!! What a blessing ALL of you have been in each other's lives!
+Kay Thompson .... This is a beautiful story. As I was watching this video and listening to Larry, I thought my own brother (nearly 60) would have done well with a Big Brother. Our father deserted 3 children (2 daughters and one son) as well as our mother, very early in the 1960s. I can see where that heartbreak and disappointment still has some affect over us at our current age. The one basic foundation every child needs is to know they are loved. From that solid base, they have the opportunity to build a full and beautiful life.
Ah-hah ❤️! From the story that Larry told, I could tell that you all 3 were kindred souls. I was moved that you asked him to give you away at your wedding 👰🏻 + invited him to stay. I’ve never heard of such a beautiful connection : loyalty, trust, patience, understanding and selflessness. I’m so happy for the whole family. Lucky André ❤️🌟!
This beautiful story just goes to show that "family need not be defined by those with whom you share your blood, but by those for whom you would give your blood" (my favourite quote from the 2003 film, Nicholas Nickleby) peace x
This is one of the most wonderful stories I've ever heard. How astute of that mother to not let Larry's sexual orientation MATTER in finding a gentleman to mentor Andre. Whose life WASN'T enriched by that experience? Larry, Andre, the mother and the step dad even, apparently had no issues with continuing the relationship.This is good.
Larry, you and Andre and his mother have accomplished what a hundred books can only represent. You guys are love in action. Love is not a "thing" but an active verb.
Kay, Andre, and Larry appear to have aligned in the universe to create this love story. Kay deserves much credit for the catalyst she was in pairing Andre and Larry. She has a good eye for people and was wise with empowering Larry to enrich Andre's life. And he did. And his own. And Kay completed the collaboration. Great story.
This story makes me think about my journey as a single mother of two sons. To me, a man is a man regardless of who he loves and how a wish I could have provided my sons with a mentor, friend, father figure. It was really tough but I managed, and fortunately my sons are great men. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did for this beautiful child and the support you gave his mother.
What a beautiful story. Andre is a very fortunate young man to have someone like you in his life. I'm so glad everything worked out positively for you both!!!
Larry, Cuz, you know how much Toby and think of you and love you. As someone who has been involved with the Jewish Big Brother program in LA, I can appreciate what you have done for Andre. The fact that you stepped up and adapted him makes even more special. Both of you are very lucky to have each other. We both loved being at Andre's wedding.
What an AMAZING story!! & an AMAZING MOM you were Kay to see Larry as just a person & not by his sexuality!! What a blessing ALL of you have been in each other's lives!
It just goes to show , being the sperm donor does'nt automatically earn you the title of Father ! I'm also curious if Andre ever reunited with his biological father through the years ? . Thank you Larry , for being so courageous in taking on such a huge responsibility in a young mans life
Larry, what a wonderful man you are, kind, selfless, patient, understanding, giving, and honest. It was a joy watching you tell your story because I could feel a lot of heart in all you described...You and Andre (and his mother) are a perfect match, kindred souls ❤️👍🏻☺️🔮!
I watch a lot of videos on RUclips that make me question my faith in humanity. Then I find a story like this and (once I am through crying) I realize how much good there is in people. This man is amazing, Andre and his mother are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
I'm thankful to have had a big sister program.i was raised by my father.no biological mother in the picture.Melanie taught me about life.i was involve in her wedding and baby showers.im 45 yrs old and still see her and her young adult kids for xmas.the big brother and sister program is a great organization.im glad for u that it work out lovely.it really shows how children don't care about sexual orientation,race,socio economic,etc.bc of Melanie,I got married and have a 10yrs old son.melanie taught me alot of things about having a friendship,family values,and love.i now have 2mother like older women,who I'm like a extended daughter to them.one is a lesbian,who a pastor.she is my guardian 👼.overall 17yrs of friendship, spirituality, acceptance.my second mother like is a artist ,that is still mentoring me and small business partner.we are potters,we met in college,she is a lovely woman,who calls me,my daughter in spanish.she gives me advice ,love and understanding.i too lost alot of friends,over 20 including my favorite uncle due to AIDS.i stop going to funerals.i stop wearing Gothic black color,I don't care too much for black clothing.i wear alot of colors in everything.i have made new friends of LGBT community.
This beautiful story has totally made my day. What a wonderful, special man Larry is, the world needs more people like him in it. This video is going straight onto my favourite videos playlist where I shall revisit it whenever I feel down or my faith in humanity needs topping up again. Thank you so much for posting it.
Larry, what a beautiful story of love. You two and all those around you have been blessed by love. You are fortunate and gifted by this. Thanks, man, for sharing this. Kudos to you both..................Ray
I'm happy for both of you. God doesn't make mistakes. He got both of you to meet and have a great relationship. Love,laugh,live. God Bless ! I hope Andre's mom found happiness too! 😍😉
Another incredible story from "I'm From Driftwood". Lary Bennett's willingness to give so much of himself to a boy in need has both generated and returned a long-lasting and potent relationship. Indeed, an amazing man with a big heart ... the real thing.
I love it when adults come together and make decisions in the best interests of children - and each other! I currently get to babysit one of my neighbours little ones and boy oh boy - it's the highlight of this 58 year old gay man's life! Larry Bennett you are an inspiration!
Such a beautiful story, we never hear of beautiful stories like that. They all let themselves be guided by trust and optimism and created something very special.
Dear Andre: how fortunate you are to have a mother who is wise and so intuited the the blessing that Larry would be in your life and you in his. This is a wonderful story of true love. May you all continue to bless each other for many more years to come.
Thank you. These stories need to be told as it demonstrates that with love you create meaningful relations that make the world a better place. No matter gender identification or sexual orientation.
This story made me chill, in such a beautiful way. I don’t remember the last time I cried this much over a RUclips video. Truly heart warming! Thank you for being such a wonderful father figure to this boy, now man! ❤️
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You are my real father!
+Andre Bennett , you are right! You have both been so very blessed.
I love how he said how you turned into his best friend too. He probably taught you a lot about how to love & support people & you gave him that back after his loss, despite you grieving too. That's an amazing thing. My 2 boys didn't have their Dad around & I didn't have a partner, but I had some very good male friends around. They helped my guys grow into wonderful young adults. Some of those men are gay, some not. All of them are 100% awesome & so is Larry. Love to you & all your family, thanks for sharing your story.
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Andre, you're soooo very blessed and fortunate to have a dad ! I've never had one and that void has caused a few issues in my life.
More proof that LOVE & "FAMILY" is NOT about blood!!! What an AMAZING story!! & an AMAZING MOM your mom was to see Larry as just a person & not by his sexuality!! What a blessing ALL of you have been in each other's lives!
As Andre's Mom, I have to say how blessed we have been that Larry has been in our lives! He has an amazing big heart.
+Kay Thompson .... This is a beautiful story. As I was watching this video and listening to Larry, I thought my own brother (nearly 60) would have done well with a Big Brother. Our father deserted 3 children (2 daughters and one son) as well as our mother, very early in the 1960s. I can see where that heartbreak and disappointment still has some affect over us at our current age. The one basic foundation every child needs is to know they are loved. From that solid base, they have the opportunity to build a full and beautiful life.
Kay Thompson An open hart and an open mind brings many blessings.
Kay Thompson This story is so beautiful. So so so beautiful.
Ah-hah ❤️! From the story that Larry told, I could tell that you all 3 were kindred souls. I was moved that you asked him to give you away at your wedding 👰🏻 + invited him to stay. I’ve never heard of such a beautiful connection : loyalty, trust, patience, understanding and selflessness. I’m so happy for the whole family. Lucky André ❤️🌟!
How beautiful - what a gift you've all been to each other ❤️
Here I am drinking my morning coffee, crying like a baby. What a great story.
They tell you to never scroll down into the comments. Well, this time they're wrong. Love wins.
The calm maturity with which this all was handled is very, very impressive.
This beautiful story just goes to show that "family need not be defined by those with whom you share your blood, but by those for whom you would give your blood" (my favourite quote from the 2003 film, Nicholas Nickleby) peace x
WOW. Andre hit the dad jackpot. This story is an inspiration and proof that gay men and women should be allowed to adopt kids.
This is one of the most wonderful stories I've ever heard. How astute of that mother to not let Larry's sexual orientation MATTER in finding a gentleman to mentor Andre. Whose life WASN'T enriched by that experience? Larry, Andre, the mother and the step dad even, apparently had no issues with continuing the relationship.This is good.
i agree
Larry, you and Andre and his mother have accomplished what a hundred books can only represent. You guys are love in action. Love is not a "thing" but an active verb.
Kay, Andre, and Larry appear to have aligned in the universe to create this love story. Kay deserves much credit for the catalyst she was in pairing Andre and Larry. She has a good eye for people and was wise with empowering Larry to enrich Andre's life. And he did. And his own. And Kay completed the collaboration. Great story.
I hope you will get this message: I think you are absolutely wonderful; the world is a better place because of you.
This story makes me think about my journey as a single mother of two sons. To me, a man is a man regardless of who he loves and how a wish I could have provided my sons with a mentor, friend, father figure. It was really tough but I managed, and fortunately my sons are great men. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did for this beautiful child and the support you gave his mother.
I want to thank you for how strong you are to be a single parent! I can't stress enough how proud your sons must be of you!
Damn.... My mascara has mixed with tears... What a beautiful and remarkable love story... We can never give up, never give up on the human race!!!
Beautiful. Many times the closest people in our lives, are not blood related to us. THIS is the meaning of fanily. THIS is love.
So beautiful. Some completely beautiful. A story of love, and a story of a beautiful father and a beautiful son.
That moved me to tears...and I don't cry easily.
What a beautiful story. Andre is a very fortunate young man to have someone like you in his life. I'm so glad everything worked out positively for you both!!!
It is very easy to see What a great Father You are!
Larry, Cuz, you know how much Toby and think of you and love you. As someone who has been involved with the Jewish Big Brother program in LA, I can appreciate what you have done for Andre. The fact that you stepped up and adapted him makes even more special. Both of you are very lucky to have each other. We both loved being at Andre's wedding.
Can I join the Jewish Big Brother program online? I will allocate time DAILY to my Young Brother.
What a wonderful example of a father. Such a kind and loving man, any child would be so proud to call him dad.
What an AMAZING story!! & an AMAZING MOM you were Kay to see Larry as just a person & not by his sexuality!! What a blessing ALL of you have been in each other's lives!
I'm not crying. I just got smoke in my eyes.
Renews my faith in humanity
It just goes to show , being the sperm donor does'nt automatically earn you the title of Father ! I'm also curious if Andre ever reunited with his biological father through the years ? . Thank you Larry , for being so courageous in taking on such a huge responsibility in a young mans life
I know I'm 5 years l8 but I want to know the same thing
Larry, what a wonderful man you are, kind, selfless, patient, understanding, giving, and honest. It was a joy watching you tell your story because I could feel a lot of heart in all you described...You and Andre (and his mother) are a perfect match, kindred souls ❤️👍🏻☺️🔮!
Andre is not only a blessing to you but rather you are truly a blessing to him!! Hope to see you in Fla. next winter!
I watch a lot of videos on RUclips that make me question my faith in humanity. Then I find a story like this and (once I am through crying) I realize how much good there is in people. This man is amazing, Andre and his mother are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
I'm thankful to have had a big sister program.i was raised by my father.no biological mother in the picture.Melanie taught me about life.i was involve in her wedding and baby showers.im 45 yrs old and still see her and her young adult kids for xmas.the big brother and sister program is a great organization.im glad for u that it work out lovely.it really shows how children don't care about sexual orientation,race,socio economic,etc.bc of Melanie,I got married and have a 10yrs old son.melanie taught me alot of things about having a friendship,family values,and love.i now have 2mother like older women,who I'm like a extended daughter to them.one is a lesbian,who a pastor.she is my guardian 👼.overall 17yrs of friendship, spirituality, acceptance.my second mother like is a artist ,that is still mentoring me and small business partner.we are potters,we met in college,she is a lovely woman,who calls me,my daughter in spanish.she gives me advice ,love and understanding.i too lost alot of friends,over 20 including my favorite uncle due to AIDS.i stop going to funerals.i stop wearing Gothic black color,I don't care too much for black clothing.i wear alot of colors in everything.i have made new friends of LGBT community.
This story is Awesome.
What a beautiful, heart-warming story!
This is really awesome Larry... I'm so proud of you!
This beautiful story has totally made my day. What a wonderful, special man Larry is, the world needs more people like him in it. This video is going straight onto my favourite videos playlist where I shall revisit it whenever I feel down or my faith in humanity needs topping up again. Thank you so much for posting it.
You are a twinkle star. Love your story.
wonderful story
love has no limits
what a sweet story
This has to be one of the sweetest stories I’ve seen. I wish you guys the best of luck! Hearing this warms my heart.
What a great story! Thank you for sharing it!
What a beautiful story ! Thanks for sharing
tearing up, absolutely beautiful
Larry, what a beautiful story of love. You two and all those around you have been blessed by love. You are fortunate and gifted by this. Thanks, man, for sharing this. Kudos to you both..................Ray
Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.
You are a beautiful man, for doing this. Opening up your life and heart. This touched me deeply, and I am happy I finally saw this video.
Wow, such an amazing story. I am so happy that everything worked out.
This is so beautiful. No other words. Just beautiful.
I'm happy for both of you. God doesn't make mistakes. He got both of you to meet and have a great relationship. Love,laugh,live. God Bless ! I hope Andre's mom found happiness too! 😍😉
This was so beautiful.
what a handsome man, beautiful story
This is such an amazing powerful story!
This MELTS my heart
Another incredible story from "I'm From Driftwood". Lary Bennett's willingness to give so much of himself to a boy in need has both generated and returned a long-lasting and potent relationship. Indeed, an amazing man with a big heart ... the real thing.
I LOVED this story!!!! Very happy for Larry, Andre and Kay....
It’s September 2020, this kind of great story is definitely needed right now.
God bless you 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈✌🏾
I love this story.
This is the finest telling I have heard on Driftwood. Blessings to you both.
Am sorry for your loss 🙏🏾🙏🏾
WOW! Great uplifting story of a dad & son!
There should be a screenplay written about their remarkable lives for the whole world to see!
Great story. I am so happy you told it.
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing
I love it when adults come together and make decisions in the best interests of children - and each other! I currently get to babysit one of my neighbours little ones and boy oh boy - it's the highlight of this 58 year old gay man's life! Larry Bennett you are an inspiration!
Out of ALL the stories I've watched....this one brought me to tears... I'm so happy for both of you!! Peace & Blessings
Such a beautiful story, we never hear of beautiful stories like that. They all let themselves be guided by trust and optimism and created something very special.
What a lovely story you’ve shared with all of us! All you need is love!
WOW ... one of the most beautiful stories I've ever heard. 💞👍💞
LOVELY story!
😭😭😭😭😭 this is the greatest story
Family is not always defined by blood...
I know this is an older story but Im crying with joy.
How nice. Larry sounds just elegant. And his adopted son Andre knows it, i bet. Best of everything, Andre & your Dad Larry.🍀
We should all have a Dad like this.
I wish I had a father like you sir!
wow beautiful and amazing!!!
This was such a great story!! It makes me really happy to see great things like this😃
What a beautiful story. I couldn't be happier for your happiness. ❤️
This is an incredible story, thank you for sharing about your incredible life
Every child deserves a man like Larry!
This is so beautiful and amazing.
God blesses in all ways...
What an inspirational story ..
I can see the world in this man's eyes. So much pain and wisdom and joy.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story. You all sound like an amazing chosen family!
Dear Andre: how fortunate you are to have a mother who is wise and so intuited the the blessing that Larry would be in your life and you in his. This is a wonderful story of true love. May you all continue to bless each other for many more years to come.
Made me cry.... Thank you for sharing that story
beautiful BEAUTIFUL, so there are still good ones out there on this big ole marble...
Larry, you are a very, very special guy
What a beautiful story - made my day!
This is wonderful truely heart warming
Thank you. These stories need to be told as it demonstrates that with love you create meaningful relations that make the world a better place. No matter gender identification or sexual orientation.
What a beautiful story!
Greatly appreciate you sharing your story
This story made me chill, in such a beautiful way. I don’t remember the last time I cried this much over a RUclips video. Truly heart warming! Thank you for being such a wonderful father figure to this boy, now man! ❤️
You’re an angel
This dude is a real man and father
What a beautiful story.
What a wonderful story.
I am NOT crying!....I've just got something in my eye.....
That's a really beautiful story, thanks for sharing.
I'm not crying, my eyes are just really sweaty right now...
This video was actually a huge inspiration for my decision to volunteer at youth centers
Beautiful story!