China Adoption: Lincoln & Penelope's Gotcha Day!

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июл 2018
  • We traveled with our five kids and Amanda's parents to China in August 2017 to adopt our 2 year old son and 12 year old daughter. It was the trip of a lifetime!
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Комментарии • 5 тыс.

  • @janicek990
    @janicek990 4 года назад +5005

    I see Lincoln so happy it makes me cry like a baby 😭 you guys really are the best parents any kids could have!

    • @joudsalman1582
      @joudsalman1582 4 года назад +11

      janice k OMG A BOBBY FAN,THIS FEELS SO GOOD IM SMILING SMMM

    • @tomdapro59
      @tomdapro59 4 года назад +7

      Was the best? Don't you mean they are the best cos was means not any more

    • @janicek990
      @janicek990 4 года назад +2

      Joud salman yeah we’re in the same club!

    • @thankmelater7186
      @thankmelater7186 4 года назад +2

      Lol thought I was the only one 😂

    • @siimpl3anita
      @siimpl3anita 4 года назад +1

      janice k || well hello fellow ikonic

  • @fatimaab287
    @fatimaab287 4 года назад +5753

    Nowadays RUclips recommendations are getting better.❤️

  • @dianamorris5726
    @dianamorris5726 3 года назад +418

    The courage it took Penelope to leave China is probably beyond what most of us will ever understand. I just wanted to be able to hug her and tell her I know you will be ok. I bet she looks back on that decision as the most difficult but best she ever made. God Bless you Miller Family ❤

  • @hungrylyly
    @hungrylyly 3 года назад +637

    This is the only family channel that I trust. Its wholesome and not fake and they give their kids a good amount of privacy instead of documents every step of their life on the internet. I dont like family channels but I see this as more of an example to follow when I have kids. ❤

    • @susannaCdonovan23
      @susannaCdonovan23 3 года назад +4

      "Tribe of Many" is also very good.

    • @gigitang7911
      @gigitang7911 3 года назад +15

      Ya one time when Reece was getting her driver license and she ask her pedants can we not film I want my space and her pedants respect her Decisions

    • @brittaniesidebottom
      @brittaniesidebottom 2 года назад +9

      2 in a Zoo is a good family channel as well ❤️

    • @zarahani8424
      @zarahani8424 2 года назад

      @@susannaCdonovan23 q1sq$SS$Ss$

    • @susannaCdonovan23
      @susannaCdonovan23 2 года назад

      @@zarahani8424 ?????

  • @ebie7086
    @ebie7086 4 года назад +5145

    When Lincoln started laughing and smiling my heart literally melted

  • @chiiken8861
    @chiiken8861 4 года назад +1655

    See, this is the content RUclips needs. Heartwarming, friendly, sweet content

    • @ella-jk1dv
      @ella-jk1dv 4 года назад +7

      Agreed it’s all on my recommended weird creepy stuff....I mean I don’t watch that stuff or anything related it’s all pornhub and “HOT KISS” This is amazing content and it might be bringing me back to youtube

  • @TheAhernFamily1
    @TheAhernFamily1 3 года назад +685

    Oh my gosh someone’s cutting a lot of onions in my house all of a sudden.

  • @rimarkwick4057
    @rimarkwick4057 9 месяцев назад +15

    It’s crazy seeing this video again, I remember watching it years ago, I’d say it’s still one of the best videos I’ve ever seen.

  • @Sam-vf1nz
    @Sam-vf1nz 4 года назад +1643

    Your oldest girl is so good with them, it's amazing how sweet and accepting she is, she invites them into your family as much as you do, a huge fear probably with adopting is all the siblings getting along and I'm sure she made it so much easier for Penelope.

  • @aliciamartin3653
    @aliciamartin3653 4 года назад +2335

    I love how the older girl is so accepting of the adoption and new kids

    • @jixiedi
      @jixiedi 4 года назад +13

      Would you like to adopt a 30year old boy

    • @aliciamartin3653
      @aliciamartin3653 4 года назад +9

      洪爷 I’m to young

    • @jixiedi
      @jixiedi 4 года назад +7

      @@aliciamartin3653 I don't mind

    • @aiai9571
      @aiai9571 4 года назад +81

      @@jixiedi Adopt a 30 year old "boy" ? 😭

    • @joythinker739
      @joythinker739 4 года назад +2

      @@jixiedi I can

  • @77Pinkcupcake
    @77Pinkcupcake 2 года назад +157

    I know this video is quite old now but I keep coming back and watching it from time to time. I always cry, each time I watch it. Miller Fam you guys have the hugest hearts. You are all beautiful human beings.
    Amanda, you were born to be a Mother. You are so gentle, loving and kind. You make all of us want to strive to be better people. 💗💗💗

    • @CagallinaRosetteZala
      @CagallinaRosetteZala 2 года назад +1

      Me to I always seem to return to older video’s especially when I have nothing to watch and it made me so happy to see the smiles of everyone in the videos.

    • @8811andyusa
      @8811andyusa Год назад

      They are one of the family of God😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @anomachakma3799
    @anomachakma3799 Год назад +18

    No matter how much time passed, I still come back to watch these old videos. They were so young 😊😊😊 and so adorable

  • @genevebasilique
    @genevebasilique 4 года назад +3226

    This is why I wanna adopt. There’s already too many people on this earth and a lot of these kids won’t have a home for a long time. Plus it just feels good to know that you’re changing somebody’s life.

    • @misisbaling4590
      @misisbaling4590 4 года назад +61

      Me too....I had 6 ...Am single mum..and my heart wants to adapt more kids....hopefully God will provide me...to fulfilling my endeavour...

    • @genevebasilique
      @genevebasilique 4 года назад +14

      Analiza Ybalez well even if you don’t that’s still amazing! God bless you 💓💖

    • @ven2983
      @ven2983 4 года назад +19

      Same i want to adopt when I'm older

    • @user-wo4mi4qg4g
      @user-wo4mi4qg4g 4 года назад +3

      Adapt me pls

    • @bushirashivans6548
      @bushirashivans6548 4 года назад +1

      belle fluff ..keep the spirit dear

  • @yitongfeng1568
    @yitongfeng1568 5 лет назад +1919

    I am a Chinese and used to volunteer at local orphanage. It is so kind of you to adopt two kids - especially Penelope! Many families do not like to adopt older kids, not to mention teens! You are sooo great & kind!!!!

    • @amberlyelizabeth
      @amberlyelizabeth 5 лет назад +14

      I want to do this. Volunteer at an orphanage. How did you?

    • @yitongfeng1568
      @yitongfeng1568 5 лет назад +24

      @@amberlyelizabeth Try to contact your local orphanage to see if they need any volunteer. Some of the orphanages only accept members of certain volunteering groups and some don't need volunteers at all, the situation may vary from one to another.

    • @Sonnenanbeterin1991
      @Sonnenanbeterin1991 4 года назад

      @@amberlyelizabeth just go to one and ask and offer you help

  • @SamSung-qy5hj
    @SamSung-qy5hj 3 года назад +39

    There's something about her. Lincoln was so afraid at first, but started to trust her so quickly.

  • @davidlisastone9779
    @davidlisastone9779 3 года назад +2

    I smiled throughout the vlog. My husband was watching and just smiled. He knew I was watching something that touched my heart. I’ve been fighting a rare illness for over 4 years now, and have lost a lot of my independence. So when he sees me smiling, it makes him happy.

  • @neo7391
    @neo7391 4 года назад +2005

    I’m adopted myself and this really warmed my heart. Wish the best for your family.

    • @sarail
      @sarail 4 года назад +147

      NotSoGood I thought it said you adopted yourself haha I’m sorry It’s obvious that i have a high IQ

    • @polinzge9788
      @polinzge9788 4 года назад +7

      @@sarail same

    • @oughidnirima8180
      @oughidnirima8180 4 года назад +4

      Wish u the best honey

    • @Usernames_are_hard_to_think_of
      @Usernames_are_hard_to_think_of 4 года назад +7

      Doodoo Time apparently a lot of us have a high IQ, lol

    • @anahis7693
      @anahis7693 4 года назад

      Doodoo Time sanee lol

  • @Lyn-dl2du
    @Lyn-dl2du 4 года назад +3211

    RUclips. This is what we call a good recommendation 💁

  • @sunittawattanawaragorn2953
    @sunittawattanawaragorn2953 3 года назад +13

    Couldn’t be more proud of Lincoln! Now he can run super fast and seems like he’ll be speaking more words too! U guys are so inspiring.

  • @lCRW04
    @lCRW04 Год назад +18

    After watching your recent video of 5 years gotcha day I thought I’d re watch this video and I’m sobbing my heart out! To see the growth in Penelope and Lincoln and the whole family is just amazing and I’m glad I’ve watched since then. You and Stephen should be proud parents 🤍

  • @lilabusch3967
    @lilabusch3967 4 года назад +687

    When the father was throwing him up in the air and he was laugh I cried a little 🤧🥺♥️♥️

  • @SixBlindKids
    @SixBlindKids 5 лет назад +1843

    Beautiful story and your family is beautiful! We have one Chinese son, David, born blind, whom we adopted at age 5, is now 19, and he just started college living in a dorm last week. Time goes by so quickly! Enjoy every moment!

  • @8811andyusa
    @8811andyusa Год назад +7

    11:03 ooooooohhhhh so sweet of Lincoln give a generous kiss sweet like sugar kiss to mommy !!!🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂

  • @nezz_k
    @nezz_k 2 года назад +26

    i am 14.. and i wish to adopt a boy and raise him..this motivates me to adopt two three sweet kiddos and raise them with love.. there's so much to parenting... i hope future kids can have better understanding parents who understands their kids like you

  • @AnnaStock55
    @AnnaStock55 4 года назад +1112

    What really gets me everytime is how loving your children are towards one another. You are doing an incredible job raising them, and each and every one of them is truly a blessing. 💚

    • @ismailshehzad9506
      @ismailshehzad9506 4 года назад +27

      AMVDM I agree. Must have been excellent parenting that produces such loving human beings. Especially how your eldest daughter shows love towards her brothers

  • @aotzuyu
    @aotzuyu 4 года назад +660

    When Lincoln starts laugh and smile I starts cry
    You're one of the best moms and you have awesome family ❤️

  • @katiemann3616
    @katiemann3616 Год назад +22

    I’m glad Penny had both her mums there on her adoption day she’s the luckiest young lady to have 2 amazing mums

  • @8811andyusa
    @8811andyusa Год назад +5

    10:38 the laughs voice omg . So touching 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Melt my heart

    • @8811andyusa
      @8811andyusa Год назад +3

      I Cried like a baby every-time see your video . 😀😀😀😀😀so touching

  • @barbibutton9619
    @barbibutton9619 5 лет назад +1544

    Ty for adopting an older child. It worries me that at age 14, they age out of the system. He has a nice disposition. And the baby, cant wait to watch him grow up with you.

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 5 лет назад +55

      I didn't realize they aged out at 14 in China, that's tragic :(

    • @RT-ox9fb
      @RT-ox9fb 5 лет назад +11

      Barbi Button what happens to them when they age out?

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 5 лет назад +59

      Insert, like most foster systems on the planet, they age out and they're on their own. Get a menial job, live on the street or in a crap apartment; or if they are lucky, will have the drive in them to succeed. It's hard when they enter adulthood with no family support and hitting brick walls.

    • @preciouspang3026
      @preciouspang3026 5 лет назад +12

      @@hilaryc3203 they are also thrown out of the orphanage / foster care at 14? What if they are still studying? Does the govt sponsor them?

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 5 лет назад +4

      @@preciouspang3026 You'd have to research to be certain, but I don't believe they do.

  • @kwontokkie9220
    @kwontokkie9220 4 года назад +271

    I love how the other kids are so welcoming to their adopted siblings. Like most of the time, the kids who came first has some issues with the adopted kids because of parent's divided attention, etc... but this family is beyond that. The kids are very kind and you can see how genuinely they like each other... even the new adopted ones.
    You raised them well, really well.

  • @mariamalnuaimi8973
    @mariamalnuaimi8973 2 года назад +10

    You can totally tell how much happier Lincoln is now since he has been with his new family😍

  • @lainiehubbard8457
    @lainiehubbard8457 3 года назад +16

    I have three sisters who were adopted from China. My younger sister is also from Nanning!

  • @elizajocelin
    @elizajocelin 3 года назад +2049

    Watch this video again after knowing that Huxley get “re-home” poor lil boy.. it feels so different when i watch your family and Suffers family.. i just once watched their video...I don’t know it feels fake for me... Lincoln really blessed to have you guys as his parents.. also you guys blessed to have Lincoln as your son.. JESUS BLESS YOU GUYSS...!!

    • @auloni1000
      @auloni1000 3 года назад +7

      😭🙏

    • @laurenc9458
      @laurenc9458 3 года назад +14

      It’s a video on it doesn’t mean it was fake just because of an acts different

    • @anonamoose2229
      @anonamoose2229 3 года назад +52

      As much as I hated seeing the child overwhelmed, it's clear now after watching the rest of the video, that these are genuine people and they instantly show love and affection to him. Plus they learned his language which is lovely to see.

    • @anonamoose2229
      @anonamoose2229 3 года назад +4

      @Sage Rose As fake as a unicorn.

    • @noorankandil7036
      @noorankandil7036 3 года назад +56

      @Sage Rose please don't say that to someone who clearly believes in Jesus. You don't, and that's fine. I'm not Christian either - I'm Muslim and I believe in Jesus as a prophet. Although everyone has different beliefs, it can be extremely hurtful to say things like that and accompany it with a sick emoji. Please rethink what you have said or even delete your reply. Consider how others may feel. Hope you have an amazing day :)

  • @donut645
    @donut645 4 года назад +563

    this video made me cry. adoption is such a beautiful thing. i was adopted from china in 2003.❤️

  • @minaljaafar
    @minaljaafar 3 года назад +51

    I just found this channel and I’m in love such sweet
    People may Allah bringing so much joy and happiness in ur family
    For helping others

  • @Naamy1989
    @Naamy1989 3 года назад +7

    2:35 Ethan was like nope, this is weird mum lol. I honestly love his personality. He is kind but firm.

  • @maxine4500
    @maxine4500 5 лет назад +584

    I couldn’t help but start tearing up when Penelope was shown on camera, it makes me so so happy to see an older child get adopted. It breaks my heart how once a child reaches a certain age, their chances of getting adopted become so small. A child should never be without a family, so I love how your family has welcomed children from different cultures and age groups. Love this video so much!

  • @rachellyons1810
    @rachellyons1810 5 лет назад +1357

    That's a thing in China. They love to take pictures with foreign tourists and show them to friends. They especially love people with blonde hair. I took a group of students to China and we were constantly stopped for pictures.

    • @DP-jy2ge
      @DP-jy2ge 5 лет назад +109

      Rachel Lyons But it's so outrageously inappropriate!

    • @jaclynelise2966
      @jaclynelise2966 5 лет назад +65

      Yeah it’s weird.

    • @rachellyons1810
      @rachellyons1810 5 лет назад +207

      Our cultural norms are different...it's only inappropriate if they do it in America...totally normal in China.

    • @masonsmama25
      @masonsmama25 5 лет назад +343

      DP 63 It's a cultural difference.... China, unlike many other parts of the world, lacks diversity and seeing people different than themselves is probably a unique and interesting experience. Also, those wanting to take photos typically always ASK to take them and subsequently thank the person for allowing the picture. You're being incredibly judgmental and it's coming across bigoted.

    • @rachellyons1810
      @rachellyons1810 5 лет назад +186

      Have you ever experienced this in China? It is really harmless. Different cultures have different norms...including those on privacy. A lot of the people in China just haven't seen non-Asian people, especially those with blonde hair...they are extremely friendly, and if you look at the intent behind it, it is not bad. Again, the more you travel, the more you learn that we all behave based on our own cultural lenses...and judging someone in their own country based on your own lens is ridiculous.

  • @czenvlogs86
    @czenvlogs86 8 месяцев назад +4

    Still watching again 2023🎉 so fast penny she's 18 ang Lincon 8 years old already ❤l love this family from the start and forever❤❤

  • @sylvialouback8428
    @sylvialouback8428 Год назад +4

    Mother of 6 biological children here, I cried watching so much love and joy from each of your family members. May God keep blessing you all abundantly. What a wonderful testimony in a world where children, even in the womb, have often been not considered a sacred gift anymore. Praying for you Angela, for good sleep!

  • @priteeshdey7143
    @priteeshdey7143 4 года назад +376

    This is a family.
    Hats off to dad and Mum.
    Each one of you is unique

  • @holleymccree8578
    @holleymccree8578 5 лет назад +461

    I love it that you adopted a 12 yo. I also loved seeing the younger kids engaging with Lincoln and welcoming him.

    • @barbibutton9619
      @barbibutton9619 5 лет назад +6

      Holley McCree yes, they are wonderful kids!

  • @tiffanyprice2023
    @tiffanyprice2023 3 года назад +10

    As an individual rescued through adoption, I absolutely am grateful for people like this family!!!! This video has me crying so much right now!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @gwenmloveskpopcecmore
    @gwenmloveskpopcecmore 9 месяцев назад +10

    I can’t believe it’s been 5 whole years 🥺❤️ Penny and Linky have grown up so much since then it’s incredible 🤧

  • @gamergirl0792
    @gamergirl0792 5 лет назад +414

    when I get older I want to adopt a child because it just makes me happy to see kids with good moms/dads I am 11

    • @Vk20038
      @Vk20038 4 года назад +1

      good thought

    • @aceclipper1494
      @aceclipper1494 4 года назад +1

      Itz Bailey Bee lol same I’m 11 too

    • @user-jv1on2yy7v
      @user-jv1on2yy7v 4 года назад +4

      You have a kind heart ❤️

    • @heidi8164
      @heidi8164 4 года назад +4

      Same I want to have one or two kids by birth, and then adopt one

    • @sophiemahon3176
      @sophiemahon3176 4 года назад +8

      Itz Bailey Bee bro I’m 13 and when I say I’m adopting nothing can stop me

  • @wedaa8972
    @wedaa8972 4 года назад +450

    This mother deserve all the good things in the world!

    • @kathleendelaney1053
      @kathleendelaney1053 4 года назад +3

      She sure do 👌👌👌😃😃

    • @cherylobie3787
      @cherylobie3787 3 года назад

      We mon they re homed him, check recent vid

    • @m.oonstar
      @m.oonstar 3 года назад +4

      Cheryl Obie they did not re homed him.

    • @cherylobie3787
      @cherylobie3787 3 года назад

      爱Rose yes they did, he was too much to handle for them after they had him for a really long time so they gave him back. I watched their recent video. He had some problems but if it was your own kid you wouldn’t just give up on them if they had problems. Look at the recent video before you say things please.

    • @sadboihourspeaches5396
      @sadboihourspeaches5396 3 года назад +5

      Cheryl Obie this is not that Channel, i know with one you’re talking about I have seen it to. But this is another channel.

  • @vh7517
    @vh7517 2 года назад +5

    You see the love that this children have for each other the care and love that lincoln receive every day and all of their children they get one on one with each parent this babys are well taken care off well fed ,well dressed well mannered loving is really beautiful to see this is nit a show but an actual real christian family.

  • @DBWorld_YouTube
    @DBWorld_YouTube 9 месяцев назад +11

    New subscriber! We just adopted our son from South Korea and vlogged the trip of a lifetime as well. I loved watching your family experience this amazing moment. Thank you for sharing. I pray more people will be encouraged to adopt.

  • @hannie2122
    @hannie2122 4 года назад +213

    This is adorable
    From the minute you adopted him, he already looked like your own.
    He was so comfortable, and happy.
    Such kind hearted people 🥺💓, i wish your beautiful family the best

  • @bambam1978
    @bambam1978 4 года назад +533

    Who else watching this in 2020?
    They didnt change they're still sweet, caring and lovable family❤

  • @aleyabeadles1381
    @aleyabeadles1381 3 года назад +25

    Oh my gosh this hits close to home for me. I was adopted from Fuzhou, China when I was 21 months old. I love that you all got to experience this together! It just reminded me of all the photos from when I was adopted. I think it's awesome you have a video to look back on too!

    • @SilentHotdog28
      @SilentHotdog28 Год назад +3

      If anyone makes fun of you being adopted, remember you can always say "I was chosen, can you say the same with 100% certainty?"

  • @flowerbomb188
    @flowerbomb188 2 года назад +2

    I'm for certain the Lord is pleased with you Mom and Dad. Your such a blessing to others.

  • @abhinavghosh1806
    @abhinavghosh1806 4 года назад +168

    Every adopted child should have parents like you.Lots of love from India 🇮🇳

  • @Kallxay
    @Kallxay 4 года назад +838

    This is best RUclips channel I ever seen omg I still can’t believe that good people still exist in this cruel world you both deserve all the happiness n success

    • @marietine7951
      @marietine7951 4 года назад +4

      Yes this is the best RUclips channel
      God bless you all

  • @olohitasteven218
    @olohitasteven218 3 года назад +63

    I'm watching this in 2021 and this still brings tears to my eyes y'all are literally hero's and God wil continue blessing you all

    • @8811andyusa
      @8811andyusa Год назад +2

      Ya they are the God family always ….

  • @Notamy691
    @Notamy691 2 года назад +9

    Omg 😱 amazing how the baby was so sad eyes in the first after he just starts to living with his family, happy to see his smiles. 😁❤️Little cutie pie.

  • @liv-wc9ir
    @liv-wc9ir 4 года назад +389

    I’m so glad u close to adopt! I was adopted when I was 7. My biological mom had drug issues. I was in foster care for 2 years until I was adopted by a loving family. Now I live a happy life and attend to college! Thank you mommy and daddy!

    • @alif1151
      @alif1151 4 года назад +2

      So u were 5 when you got in foster care?

    • @agamclean7198
      @agamclean7198 3 года назад +8

      I am sure that your parents are equally happy to have you in their life. Seems like they raised you to be a smart and loving person. Good luck with your studies.

  • @gymnastalysia1141
    @gymnastalysia1141 4 года назад +492

    The fact you have adopted so many kids melts my heart and sins I was 8 years old when I grown up I want to adopt xx

    • @beccalol1691
      @beccalol1691 3 года назад +3

      gymnast alysia watch “Not Enough Nelsons” they have a family of 16 or 18 and most are adopted :)

    • @loostilton2621
      @loostilton2621 3 года назад +1

      qtt kylie the crazy middles adopted 20 kids and the cousins crazy pieces like 15

  • @thalytaferreira4310
    @thalytaferreira4310 3 года назад +7

    2:59: " WOW GUYS LOOK THIS!!"
    OMG, this so sooo cute 😍❤️❤️❤️

  • @annalizaagudos3173
    @annalizaagudos3173 3 года назад +8

    Lincoln is such an adorable baby.. i can't imagine a kid like that grow up without proper care and love. Thanks he found such a wonderful family to take him.

  • @bigsisterx4
    @bigsisterx4 4 года назад +223

    That breaks my heart to see him be shy and cry. He doesn't understand, but loved seeing him open up and start to be more comfortable. My family fosters and we have had my little siblings since they were 3 and under. I just wanna scoop him up, such a cutie.

    • @give1192
      @give1192 4 года назад +2

      Angela Did you parents adopt the kids?

    • @bigsisterx4
      @bigsisterx4 4 года назад

      Sadly the way the system works in Canada they make it really hard to adopt kids if you arent the same race as them. We're white they are native. You have to go and ask the chief of the reserve they are originally from and more often than not they say no. Once they are 18 and if they want to be legally adopted by us we will do that. Love them like they are blood and they've brought so much joy into our lives. Freaking love those kids.

    • @sunaleexo
      @sunaleexo 4 года назад

      Angela May I ask you how these kids’ situation was before they joined your family ? I’ve read so many stories of Native American children took from their families for no other reason than having the native lifestyle and not being American or Canadian enough, so I really hope these kids had a real reason to be in foster care. I don’t mean to be offensive in any way, sorry if I’m too straightforward and not using the right words, english is not my first language. I’m just wondering how it was for them.

    • @bigsisterx4
      @bigsisterx4 4 года назад

      @@sunaleexo I know sometimes that's the case. But there are so many cases where the kids do need to be removed. There is alot of hurt in native communities and so many wounds that are trying to heal. It's so hard to overcome some of the generational issues. Both sets of siblings have parents who have other kids in care, and have drug and other substance abuse issues. I'm not gonna get into detail, but they were rightfully removed. My parents just spent 2 weeks up north in there communities visiting with other siblings and a grandmother on the one side. So we dont just shut them out on there ancestry and culture. That will always be a part of them. Most cases now adays kids who have been taken away are rightfully taken. The 60s scoop or residential schools both did no favors to anyone. It's a frustrating thing to look into.

  • @bellakaminski5692
    @bellakaminski5692 4 года назад +171

    I hope every child in the foster/ adoption system is able to have a family like you guys

  • @csun027
    @csun027 Год назад +7

    A lot of kids out there don’t have a family, and we only say or feel sad for them but never do anything. The Miller fam is a great example of (what I say) “DO WHAT YOU SAY” “SAY WHAT YOU DO” TY for actually adopting these kids and giving them a NICE home :D PEACE✌️

  • @loriadams7724
    @loriadams7724 Год назад +4

    What a leap of faith, for Miss Penelope! Ive no doubt, that God went before you, and prepared her heart to receive her family! 🙏🏻✝️💜

  • @johnblacksmith9505
    @johnblacksmith9505 5 лет назад +361

    The ultimate definition of family. You guys are a true credit to the human species. Something that is truly lost on a vast majority of todays society. You are the best that we can be. Thank you for being such great parents your kids will grow up to be wonderful people thanks to you. :-)

  • @makeitupyourself1047
    @makeitupyourself1047 4 года назад +2926

    Can I get a man who is open minded about adoption??

    • @araceli3353
      @araceli3353 4 года назад +148

      same
      I don't understand why it bothers them so much, and most are racist justifications. I hate them.

    • @lazarspasic5709
      @lazarspasic5709 4 года назад +167

      I would love to adopt a kid. I'm just 16 but when I get older and got a wife I will for sure adopt a kid.

    • @joanna_.s
      @joanna_.s 4 года назад +63

      @@lazarspasic5709 I want that too. I'm only 15 but I already know I don't really want to have biological children but adopt some.

    • @kpoptrash4085
      @kpoptrash4085 4 года назад +50

      @@lazarspasic5709 same, I'm 16 and in the future when I get a stable job and enough saved up I want to adopt a kid. I'd want to do an international adoption but if not then I'll do one from the U.S but the hard thing is going to be finding a partner who is open to adoption. I prefer adoption over having kids of my own but in the future I want to have 2 children that I birthed and 3-4 adoptions

    • @lazarspasic5709
      @lazarspasic5709 4 года назад +23

      @@kpoptrash4085 I would love to have 1-2 child's birthed from my wife and like 1-2 adopted :)

  • @namvithi7923
    @namvithi7923 9 месяцев назад +3

    Love your family

  • @lgmd2927
    @lgmd2927 3 года назад +21

    Aw! This is absolutely precious and makes me so happy to see this. I'm currently 14 (will be fifteen, september 27) and today is actually my gotcha day. I was adopted from shanghai china when I was a baby and now i live in the usa!

    • @themillerfam
      @themillerfam  3 года назад +5

      Happy Adoption Day! So sweet!

    • @lgmd2927
      @lgmd2927 3 года назад +3

      THE MILLER FAM thank you!

  • @christys5354
    @christys5354 4 года назад +152

    when he said 1,2,3 in Chinese while throwing Lincoln up literally made my day

  • @Nomadishere361
    @Nomadishere361 4 года назад +92

    In this moment lincoln and penelope would know that they are loved from the start

  • @Carlina_00
    @Carlina_00 Год назад +2

    I am sure they will be grow up amazing like their parents
    Love your family 🤗🤗

  • @ikramabbouti3171
    @ikramabbouti3171 3 года назад +2

    This made me cry so hard i love how the new adopted kids felt comfortable so fast. Lincoln already layed his head on their shoulders. Its so heart warming. This must be the cutest family ever.

  • @katjababcock
    @katjababcock 3 года назад +271

    the part where you adopt Penelope really got me.... it is such a blessing for an older child to be adopted. You guys are truly angels on earth!!

  • @annievargasleon4727
    @annievargasleon4727 4 года назад +297

    I’m here in 2020 and it’s so incredible how in the beginning Lincoln was shy and sad and now he’s so happy and he smiles all the time 💕

    • @kuehsalak557
      @kuehsalak557 4 года назад +5

      i saw this video today, it makes me want to cry seeing how lincoln was back then and now, Stephen and Amanda and their kids, you are really good people! May God bless you all always.

  • @izsoftie7283
    @izsoftie7283 2 года назад +1

    U are such a beautiful family. U must forever have birthdays at yr home. Bless U all & have a truly magical life together. Love from Australia.❤️❤️

  • @aprilarlidge2807
    @aprilarlidge2807 Год назад

    What an amazing family. Watching those kids instantly bond was heartwarming.

  • @4rcoir1s
    @4rcoir1s 4 года назад +114

    THIS IS BEAUTIFUL THE WORLD IS SO GREATFUL TO HAVE PARENTS LIKE YOU

  • @stevecheevers7337
    @stevecheevers7337 5 лет назад +449

    This is one of my favourite adoption videos, no over dramatic music (nothing wrong with that but it does become tiring after watching so many adoption videos,). Also you get to hear the parents and family speak which is always a plus for me.
    I love when I see an older child been adopted, they sadly get overlooked for the babies and toddlers and it breaks the heart to see older children not been adopted. With older kids they see how lucky a situation they've been given, and are far more grateful for it. Cause they know a lot of their friends the same age in Adoption homes won't get the same chances. It makes it more sweeter to watch.
    You guys got a wonderful family and you added two more wonderful children to it.

    • @dothedo3667
      @dothedo3667 5 лет назад +1

      Haha well they did have music that was a bit dramatic but I get it was for a different feel rather than drama, just can't figure the right word.

    • @MrsJoannaG
      @MrsJoannaG 5 лет назад

      I know I always cry too much with the sad music. This made me happy. I was also adopted as a baby 32 years ago.

    • @adeoalston5127
      @adeoalston5127 5 лет назад

      steve cheevers i

  • @Amber-no1wz
    @Amber-no1wz Год назад +2

    The way Lincoln just clinged to you melted my heart he knew you are his mommy 💙

  • @mebell5400
    @mebell5400 3 года назад +4

    I love the fact that he was always smiling 😄 you are a beautiful boy linky 😊😊

  • @luzmilacarrillodiaz7651
    @luzmilacarrillodiaz7651 4 года назад +174

    They have a big heart🥺❤️. They adopted kids from different race this is so amazing😭❤️. This make Me cry of joy to see them all happy🤩❤️

  • @alwaysarmy502
    @alwaysarmy502 4 года назад +129

    Lincoln is literally the most precious little boy ever, i am SOOOO happy he found such an amazing family!!

  • @Milee74darby
    @Milee74darby 3 года назад

    Crying with happiness your family fills my heart with pure joy and makes me have faith in the future of our world .

  • @rosulep5281
    @rosulep5281 3 года назад +2

    Please know Miller family, alot of people not only from the US but around the world loves you, supports you, and has your back. If you ever feel down, we have your back, most specially, God has your back.
    All the love.❤🇵🇭

  • @zelle9497
    @zelle9497 5 лет назад +453

    but is no one taking about "we saw the wall, it was a great wall." WITH THE HANDS MAN HAHAHAHAHAHAIM CRACKING

    • @judithryle2113
      @judithryle2113 4 года назад +1

      I get so tired of seeing everyone on that wall

  • @laclac5402
    @laclac5402 4 года назад +1001

    Who would ever disliked this I mean how

    • @alienmapping3536
      @alienmapping3536 4 года назад +12

      @T Regis ew. Rasist people

    • @bolillalexi
      @bolillalexi 3 года назад +6

      I do , because i dont like they making this so public and getting money out of it , i feel like they exhibiting those kids as they were things or pets , it makes me so angry

    • @Human-shapedbeing
      @Human-shapedbeing 3 года назад +12

      Disagree they seem like a real loving family. Not like some other family vlogs where the kids don't want to be filmed or the mom clearly has no connection with her adopted child. There's clearly love here.

    • @victoriabryer4710
      @victoriabryer4710 3 года назад +5

      Maybe their vision was blurred from the tears and missed the like button

    • @themcorndogs22
      @themcorndogs22 3 года назад +6

      @bolillalexi shut the fuck up it’s, for memories you dumb kid.

  • @vynria
    @vynria 2 года назад

    i keep coming back to this video, idk why. It's like I'm a part of their family and I'm so attached to this video to the poit that every time i come back here, it literally makes my heart melt EVERYTIME! Such a wonderful and amazing family full of love and wisdom.

  • @sutthirak
    @sutthirak 3 года назад

    This VDO just pops up on my RUclips again today. I think it was the first one that I've watched story of the Millers. It's amazing to see everyone again back then. All the kids were so small (I have a one year old daughter, sometimes I wish I can keep her this small forever). Because of this clip that makes me fall in love with this family. With the later clips I try to apply way you raise children to raise my child. I can see lots of love when you interact with your children. I love it! Many thanks for sharing your stories.

  • @bakerlegsir7505
    @bakerlegsir7505 4 года назад +105

    The way the elder sister and Lincoln kissed is the cutest

  • @mackenzieb2218
    @mackenzieb2218 5 лет назад +645

    LINCOLN IS SO DARN CUTE! such a happy baby, when he smiles he looks like a baby buddha!!

  • @paulkors2508
    @paulkors2508 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Miller Family. To see the kids and you happy makes me feel great. This is life!

  • @hettielefkowitz5664
    @hettielefkowitz5664 2 года назад +1

    Just watching this story for the first time, what a wonderful transition for this special little boy, he looked so sad, now, he is so happy and loved. God placed him in just the right home,

  • @zinck2245
    @zinck2245 4 года назад +79

    seeing him with the dad was so cute

  • @bellak46
    @bellak46 5 лет назад +249

    Adoption is hard on little ones but I cannot imagine how hard it would be as a teenager. Like you guys said it would be a major leap of faith to just all of a sudden trust a family you have never known to love and care for you. I'm so glad she found her forever family. Same with Lincoln. Congrats on your new additions! 💙💗

  • @gailwright4326
    @gailwright4326 9 месяцев назад +1

    My daughter adopted 2 girls from China. One is 16 now and the other is 6. They are so smart. Learned English so fast. ❤❤

  • @caprice3110
    @caprice3110 2 года назад +2

    I've watched this a trillion times over the years.....and this particular gotcha day ALWAYS has me cutting onions.....R.I.P lash extensions......it's so amazing to have watched baby Lincoln and amazing Penny grow and become better versions of themselves each year, but it's even more amazing to watch this beautiful, wholesome family bring something positive to so many....thank you again Miller Fam! xo

  • @nicollevandyke5950
    @nicollevandyke5950 5 лет назад +137

    This is in every essence the meaning of “Family”.

  • @jenniferacheampong5682
    @jenniferacheampong5682 4 года назад +73

    Am so proud of you all. You guys are really showing the world that skin color nor background matters we are all one people under God. Thank you and may God continue to fill your home with joy and happiness ❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @susannaCdonovan23
    @susannaCdonovan23 3 года назад +2

    I never realized how huge is the "Great Wall of China". It is absolutely incredible. Still standing after all these years!
    Lincoln isn't sure about everything but with the loving Miller Family he's going to be great!
    Penelope fits right in! Loving this whole episode. Never saw it before!

  • @CarolS461
    @CarolS461 2 года назад

    I watched this again. How all the children have grown!!! It brings tears to my eyes to see Lincoln then and now. I love watching your story. Thank you..