Saying goodbye to our foster teen/hardest part of fostering

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  • Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024

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  • @carolehankinson4969
    @carolehankinson4969 Год назад +589

    They want to be on their own but he will come back - guaranteed with you as a Dad. You're amazing. ♥️

    • @djmcb1989
      @djmcb1989 Год назад +4

      Say that!👍🥰

    • @carolehankinson4969
      @carolehankinson4969 Год назад

      @@djmcb1989 when you get to empty nesting time it's 😭, but another world opens up 😁 (abit dramatic i know), and they do trickle back. 👆💃⛷️🤸. 🪑🕰️🪑My truth ⬅️right there. 😆.

    • @BrooklynAlien
      @BrooklynAlien Год назад +8

      Yup, he's still their Dad for life.

    • @learning2live78
      @learning2live78 Год назад +4

      💯🎯 Once a dad and a father always one💓 The world 🌍 needs fathers‼️

    • @carolehankinson4969
      @carolehankinson4969 Год назад +2

      @@BrooklynAlien always. ❤️🇬🇧

  • @marih3286
    @marih3286 Год назад +31

    My former foster daughter is married now with her own family. Her daughter just turned 15. Seeing how well she's doing gives me joy. She's living proof that I did something right.

  • @diannebrown7369
    @diannebrown7369 Год назад +334

    Anthony so kind and an old soul. Glad that Zay is doing well. What a nice post.

  • @KrissiCreates
    @KrissiCreates Год назад +210

    In our family we never say Goodbye, we always say See you later ! Be safe, be well !! Love, hugs and prayers from a Kansas Grandma

    • @Tra338
      @Tra338 Год назад +3

      God bless you and your family. I pray Christ blesses you with a wonderful compatible wife

    • @debbieflaherty1975
      @debbieflaherty1975 Год назад +1

      Thank you.
      Having cancer, there is only one goodbye.

    • @dn8387
      @dn8387 Год назад +1

      That’s sweet. As our children flew the coop & left from a visit or we ended a phone call I began to say, “I love you. Good night.”
      It feels far less final.

    • @KrissiCreates
      @KrissiCreates Год назад +1

      @@dn8387 Yes !!

    • @BASEBALLHISTOR
      @BASEBALLHISTOR Год назад

      Amen ..I'm adopting that from you..with my 3 boys an 2 girls...

  • @dougnortman1196
    @dougnortman1196 Год назад +1

    What a shining example of humanity. Thank you sir for the difference you make in the world.

  • @risacostello-falvo4539
    @risacostello-falvo4539 Год назад +31

    Your son will look back on this all of his Life!! Indeed Dad he is!!

  • @jessicasanders541
    @jessicasanders541 Год назад +3

    Thank you for being such a good foster dad. You're needed.

  • @valeriehughes7221
    @valeriehughes7221 Год назад +99

    Peter you was a good dad to your son. Do not worry they will come and visit you

  • @annalizavanderwesthuizen3856
    @annalizavanderwesthuizen3856 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful example of true family love and life!!! GOD BLESS YOU

  • @sharonjoyce9523
    @sharonjoyce9523 Год назад +147

    I will greatly miss not seeing him in your videos.May God bless you both.

  • @catcolb11
    @catcolb11 Год назад +2

    You are such a great dad to these children.

  • @4ppl3Tr335
    @4ppl3Tr335 Год назад +39

    If someone is spreading their wings to go, then another lovely soul could be coming in.

  • @lynnehalbert
    @lynnehalbert Год назад +95

    Never ssy goodbye. He is always near and dear to your heart.

  • @lizwebster1521
    @lizwebster1521 Год назад

    What a privilege to see this today. What a person. What a Dad! God Bless.

  • @humanchildofgod3126
    @humanchildofgod3126 Год назад

    You are a real father! A REAL FATHER!! It’s LOVE that BONDS! LOVE is STRONGER than blood!

  • @mimkay2289
    @mimkay2289 Год назад +24

    Your empathy is amazing, you have demonstrated real love to these kids whether they recognise it or not and that is truly invaluable in life ❤

  • @SlimshadyVictoria
    @SlimshadyVictoria 11 месяцев назад

    You have obviously picked the right career! What an AMAZING start in life you've given these children!!!❤❤❤

  • @bernadettew3614
    @bernadettew3614 Год назад +1

    The privilege goes both ways and what a blessing you caught him at his hardest time. Bless you and as you say he’s a phone call away 👏👏🙏🙏😍❣️

  • @carolinerothstein5258
    @carolinerothstein5258 Год назад +59

    God bless Zay, and May he send his angels to watch over him. IJN amen 🙏

    • @justbecause951
      @justbecause951 Год назад +2

      I think it's a different teen. Not Zay

  • @orighomisandediare4990
    @orighomisandediare4990 Год назад +10

    Bittersweet nostalgia. We always want them still depending on us. Circle of life.

  • @rosemarygaines5579
    @rosemarygaines5579 Год назад +1

    I appreciate your love and compassion for your foster children. Thank you for being so loving. Showing them the love they need as a child.

  • @Lobaby55
    @Lobaby55 Год назад +1

    What a Wonderful Dad! Thank You!!!❤

  • @sherriwaldroupe1209
    @sherriwaldroupe1209 Год назад +2

    I wish I had a foster parent like you growing up. You are a great dad!

  • @littlemiss7711
    @littlemiss7711 Год назад

    The kids you foster are blessed to have you in their lives. You are a great dad Peter. God bless you

  • @lakeyshiamayo6616
    @lakeyshiamayo6616 Год назад +22

    This is hard to watch because my oldest will be 14 and I'm not ready for these goodbye moments. I'm proud of her accomplishments because she has learning delays and autism and adha but she has came a long way and when she's ready to go on her own I'm going to cry but I'm going to know that she will be fine then I'll have to do it all over again with her baby sister! You are an amazing parent and I appreciate you sharing your life with everyone

  • @Ninja-ix6lr
    @Ninja-ix6lr Год назад

    One of the best fathers out there! God Bless Him!!!

  • @gilliancoel6298
    @gilliancoel6298 Год назад +1

    He seems so young to be heading out on his own, but with your loving guidance, he will do well. He'll be back for plenty of visits.xx

  • @mslizzardroscoe9051
    @mslizzardroscoe9051 Год назад +2

    Oh my…where is the big baby going? I could only imagine! Many blessings to him. ♥️

  • @tristancraven3685
    @tristancraven3685 Год назад +3

    What a lovely man .well done .

  • @BJillian
    @BJillian Год назад +7

    I've seen the bond you've made with him so far and I am devastated for you too!!!!!! I know he will take with him all of the lessons and love you've shown him.❤

  • @minniegirl175
    @minniegirl175 Год назад +1

    He's lucky to have had someone like you ❤❤❤

  • @BarbaraOdum-gt9yc
    @BarbaraOdum-gt9yc Год назад

    what a blessing to help him grow up Dad.

  • @patriciaaansel7720
    @patriciaaansel7720 Год назад +22

    You are a great father!!!❤

  • @marikaperlman9404
    @marikaperlman9404 Год назад +1

    Your children will never really “leave”. You’re a wonderful role model & father & they will always be grateful. Well done Dad! ❤️

  • @Shazzadut1
    @Shazzadut1 Год назад

    What a wonderful man. The foster kids lucked out getting that family.

  • @joemachunda
    @joemachunda Год назад +2

    Love them. They will come back to thank you. God bless you

  • @Pandorians7Boxes
    @Pandorians7Boxes Год назад +24

    You are a true inspiration! Thank you for being apart of our nation, sir! 🥰🖖🏾🖤

  • @raelewis9957
    @raelewis9957 Год назад

    We need a million more people like this man here.

  • @carolynkeys8177
    @carolynkeys8177 Год назад +3

    You'd be surprised when you think of him you automatically smile 😊

  • @beachluver149
    @beachluver149 Год назад

    What a great example of unselfish love you are to these kids, thank you

  • @mountainman4859
    @mountainman4859 Год назад

    He clearly is a blessed young man.

  • @karenculpepper973
    @karenculpepper973 Год назад

    You are an awesome dad. What you teach these kids will impact them the rest of their lives.

  • @dyen9194
    @dyen9194 Год назад +1

    I'm tearful. It's hard but at the same time joyful. They are proud of you as their dad. Again they're creating space for new ones.

  • @cjhermsen1700
    @cjhermsen1700 Год назад

    How wonderful is it that you get to see the results of your hard work. You are a stand out, stand up and in short YOU ROCK SO AS A HUMAN. Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with us. ❤❤❤

  • @ZooZoo293
    @ZooZoo293 Год назад

    You are giving these kids an amazing foundation that allows them to fly, but they always know you are their soft spot to land. This is such a beautiful gift! ❤

  • @janerylatt4415
    @janerylatt4415 Год назад +1

    You will always be remembered by your foster kids for giving them everything they didnt have before.......❤❤

  • @moriahlyn
    @moriahlyn Год назад +1

    That’s so sweet of you to help him pack. He’ll remember that

  • @lynneaiken1647
    @lynneaiken1647 Год назад

    Oh no.. this breaks my heart for him. He has poured so much love into these kids. He'll be back Dad, they'll all come back to see you often! God bless and ur beautiful family sir...

  • @h.calvert3165
    @h.calvert3165 Год назад

    Gentleman is a terrible folder. . .& a fabulous dad! 😢

  • @DM_21
    @DM_21 Год назад

    You are an exceptional person . You are a wonderful father. Your ability to love unconditionally is inspiring. God bless you and your family now and always

  • @angeakulo4032
    @angeakulo4032 Год назад +70

    Wow... Be strong Peter. ...God has got you..will be praying for you

  • @bronxdottie5616
    @bronxdottie5616 Год назад +1

    I wish I could go back and be their Mommy all over again. I loved being a Mom to 5 wonderful children and now I'm Grammy to 14 Grands. So blest! ❤

  • @mikalabaker6110
    @mikalabaker6110 Год назад

    What an incredible man, father, dad, you are!! ❤️

  • @sbennett3978
    @sbennett3978 Год назад +1

    You are a good soul, the kind that is hard to find. May God bless you.

  • @jenniferstrand5803
    @jenniferstrand5803 Год назад +55

    I cried when my son told me he was moving out. I felt bad, for making him feel bad. The whole point is to raise them so that they can go out on their own.
    I loved moving into my first apartment and I just have to remind myself that I want him to have that experience as well.

    • @mrsTraveller64
      @mrsTraveller64 Год назад +4

      My both sons moved once they reached 18, it was the worst times of my life, I had to move both times to new apartments,couldn't stand living in the old apartments that I had all the memories of them. When the second moved I even moved to a new city,to really start a new life,new memories.

    • @kugh2384
      @kugh2384 Год назад +3

      ​@@mrsTraveller64 wow I can't imagine how sad and painful that must have been. Im an aunt and I randomly get sad at the things my nieces and nephews use to play with because they are growing up. I still live with my mum at 26. In my culture we don't move out unless we are getting married. and even then we stay close by to our parents. I hope you're get time for eachother 💚

    • @mrsTraveller64
      @mrsTraveller64 Год назад +3

      @@kugh2384 yes,very sad, I thought my heart would break, but now all three of us live in the same city,quite close to each other, so we can see each other often❤️ Wow, tostay home till you get married is nice for your mom but for every young person itis good to have their own home to take care of,coooking,cleaning,washing, shopping,bills, so once they get married they know how to take care of money and living! Also,in my country many never marry,they move in with girlfriend/boyfriend and don't bother to get married,maybe when they get older they finally marry, to be able to live together in the same retirement-home!

  • @kerrym2858
    @kerrym2858 Год назад

    You are an amazing man doing something wonderful,changing the lives of these Children.They get to experience unconditional love and to feel good about themselves.Thank you and God Bless from Australia.

  • @claudettevargas3049
    @claudettevargas3049 Год назад +1

    I think your a awesome foster parent and Father. God Bless you. 😊

  • @michellemarano2201
    @michellemarano2201 Год назад

    You have so much to be proud of. OMG, I have never met anyone like you of all the foster parents I have come in contact with. You are amazing. Thank you ever so much for your huge, beautiful HEART!

  • @shabida1
    @shabida1 Год назад

    You are a true paternal Father, may you be forever Blessed let that be said xx

  • @Keyee1
    @Keyee1 Год назад +11

    . Sending love to Zay. Take care of yourself, Zay. We hope you are well.
    Peter, we know how hard it is for you, by watching your videos. Be glad you were there to do what you could to help when he needed it most.
    Hope Anthony is alright. Zay was his brother for a while. Take care of yourself, too Anthony. 💗

    • @justbecause951
      @justbecause951 Год назад +3

      He said he had another kid he couldnt show. It's not Zay. He fosters other kids and reunification is always the end goal..but it's still hard

  • @Fearlessbeauty
    @Fearlessbeauty Год назад

    You are an amazing man. Wish I could have met someone like you in my lifetime. Not many people are filled with so much love to give. ❤

  • @lorigirl65
    @lorigirl65 Год назад

    You sir are a Saint. God bless you.

  • @cowleyscorners7736
    @cowleyscorners7736 Год назад +1

    I sit here with tears in my eyes you sir are a true hero,thanks for being you😂❤

  • @reineregina7881
    @reineregina7881 Год назад +2

    dear Peter, you are kindest foster dad, ❤from Malaysia

  • @hannahdeforest9148
    @hannahdeforest9148 Год назад

    This brings tears to my eyes. What a wonderful work of love you are doing.

  • @carolynpedersen-ri3xw
    @carolynpedersen-ri3xw Год назад

    what a wonderful person you are a real dad God bless you

  • @janebain3402
    @janebain3402 Год назад

    WHAT A KIND SOUL YOU ARE, AND THE FACT YOU WANT HIM TO BE CLOSE BY, AND YOU CALL IT A PRIVILEGE, YOU SWEET KIND MANX🇬🇧😍😊🇬🇧

  • @playarlz36
    @playarlz36 Год назад +1

    Thank you for being a amazing person, n giving kids the love they truly need.

  • @corrineingerson8267
    @corrineingerson8267 Год назад

    You are a Saint and he will be a better man from the guidance you gave him.

  • @normalai74
    @normalai74 Год назад

    Wow, what an amazing love. Father and son.

  • @jackieraulerson2005
    @jackieraulerson2005 Год назад

    Yes, there still are a few good people in this world. Thank you.

  • @valbankz292
    @valbankz292 Год назад +1

    Great Father 💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

  • @lindaopperthauser2284
    @lindaopperthauser2284 Год назад +1

    You are an excellent Father💙Im sure he will forever be grateful. You gave him love and guidance. Best of life choices to him also!

  • @mamamami63
    @mamamami63 Год назад +1

    You are a great Dad, God bless your soul 🙏 ❤️

  • @joannataylor9118
    @joannataylor9118 Год назад

    ❤ you are such a loving Dad to your children. GOD bless you

  • @garden0504
    @garden0504 Год назад +1

    Ouch. You’ve been a good dad.

  • @reneecarter6702
    @reneecarter6702 Год назад

    My God he is a gem of a man… A true king and an amazing father❤❤❤

  • @kimberly8596
    @kimberly8596 Год назад

    You gave him his wings and now he has to fly! You taught him what he needs, so he will be good and don’t worry they always call or come around if they get stumped 🤔 ❤️

  • @hey6961
    @hey6961 Год назад

    Oh my gosh this is just absolutely heart warming and amazing……I am just completely blown away by this message, thank you for putting this out there for all of us to see we don’t have to be biological blood parents it’s about the parents and the parenting. God bless you and your beautiful, wonderful family.

  • @theroadrunnerjarhead4109
    @theroadrunnerjarhead4109 Год назад

    Real parental love. Good man

  • @bethfromGA
    @bethfromGA Год назад

    You made a place in his heart. He will always remember and praise you!

  • @angmoulton8528
    @angmoulton8528 Год назад +6

    Your an incredible man ❤️ wish I could be so lucky to meet one like you, you have a giant heart like myself ❤ and love and live in Gods word

  • @mariasantoso1347
    @mariasantoso1347 Год назад +1

    You're a good dad/ man
    God bless you sir🙏

  • @Idc99982
    @Idc99982 Год назад

    You are blessed, I thank you for caring for and loving your foster kids. God bless you always. I was not fortunate to have foster parents like you..

  • @julieseward1385
    @julieseward1385 Год назад

    You, Sir. Are an angel!

  • @lindab8397
    @lindab8397 Год назад +1

    Yes I can imagine how hard it is. It’s the same when your own kids leave ,BUT if the relationship has been brilliant , that won’t end . There will be visits , just like your own kids would do . ❤

  • @rosetea2992
    @rosetea2992 Год назад

    All the blessings for you, kind man

  • @Zombiemurderer
    @Zombiemurderer Год назад +31

    You are a good man. God bless you.

  • @margaretcundall9637
    @margaretcundall9637 Год назад

    The kids are the lucky ones too... they've had a great roll model..who has done a fantastic job...👍dad of the year ,🏆🥇😊

  • @leongabaenjr4968
    @leongabaenjr4968 Год назад

    May our Dear Lord God Bless all foster parents.

  • @PFCD
    @PFCD Год назад

    The world needs more people like you who opened your heart and made someone's life know the joy of having a dad. ❤

  • @Mimi-fe2gm
    @Mimi-fe2gm Год назад

    I'm quite sure he will remember forever what a great Dad you were, when he needed one most. You're doing God's work. Thank you for dedicating yourself to these kids... you're making the future world a much better place. 🙏💙🌈

  • @cindytitus6942
    @cindytitus6942 Год назад +2

    As a former foster child I thank you!❤❤

  • @tanyamcauliffe9089
    @tanyamcauliffe9089 Год назад

    Wow.... I'm trying to find the words but I'm Jett going to say, wholeheartedly, that our nation NEEDS NEEDS NEEDS way more wonderful foster parents like you 💯💯💯

  • @patriciashort7908
    @patriciashort7908 Год назад

    You are an Amazing Dad and He Zay will be back because You Showered him with Love, And He now know what Love Look Like and Feel Like. GOD BLESS YOU ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @carriebizz
    @carriebizz Год назад

    I don't think I could be a foster carer as I wouldn't want to let any child go.
    Good foster parents are gold. God bless

  • @jeanettecruz6191
    @jeanettecruz6191 Год назад

    What a blessing to have you as a foster parent

  • @bitofbrownshuga3061
    @bitofbrownshuga3061 Год назад

    When they want and are ready to be on their own, you know you did a great job as a parent. ❤

  • @dianemorris3536
    @dianemorris3536 Год назад +21

    You are an incredible Christian, and a great Dad ❤

  • @UnsilentLucidity
    @UnsilentLucidity Год назад +8

    You are all the things still good in the world…