This makes my momma heart hurt sooo badly for those babies. Each child deserves a family and love. These poor children are going to grieve all over again feeling like they are being abandoned. Thank you for this message.
I really feel this is why God has lead y’all into your Bulgaria adoption. We never know his plans for us, my family had a failed adoption of a little boy previously and you are so right that it is so much hurt for the child who does not get to experience what they deserve. We had a closet full of clothes and they have been packed away now, I can’t even look at them. We are in the process of adopting a little girl with deafness and we are happy to open our hearts for her, that old closet has now filled with new clothes. That is how we know that God is good and there with us even as we have experienced delays. My heart really does feel for you as I get it, the only thing we can do is trust that God’s plan is complete in every way and will be fulfilled. Keep doing as you are, we are here for you ❤❤❤
CONGRATULATIONS on your Daughter. I am a 3 time adoptive Mommy, we had failed pregnancies , failed adoptions, and then from no where, I got a phone call, and soon we had our first Son in our arms. 18 months later his adoption was complete. Years passed (6) and God sent us our Daughter, 2 years later, our baby boy. Our Daughter and baby boys adoptions were finally completed May 31, 2024. We have had all from the seconds they were born, they are half bio siblings. We went from devastated with miscarriages, while we watched ALLLLLL our friends and family having babies, to hope in adoption to have that ripped out from under us, to God giving us our 3 Babies, we weren't looking, always praying, but I had just completed a year of cancer treatment and was into my first year of remission and God said, Now!!!!! And He started building our family. And He has grown us from 2 to a family of 5!! His ways are not our ways, but they are PERFECT and He never fails! So happy for you and so thankful to my God that is so Good!! Sending you hugs hugs!
Have you ever seen the documentary The dying rooms that takes place in China? I’ve never been so shocked in my entire life. I can’t imagine China not doing everything possible to adopt out these precious kids out to good families. This is so horrific.
We are an adoptive family of 1. I am 46 years young, and today I began asking Jeaus for his will. I would love to have another child in our home. I don't know how, who, when, or where. God knows my heart, and I will continue to pray because he blessed us with 1, and he will do it again! It is crazy to find myself on your page, I believe God has a Will!
You inspired me to say yes to God for adoption.we brought a little girl home this year who has Down syndrome.Guess what, in India the rate of adoption for special need kids is just 1%.My honest experience is that it was not easy ,but the spirit is so enriched,and I have never regret the decision I made.she add so much joy to our family and his presence is very much felt in our lives..love from India❤
I don’t keep any social media account for now😁but I have been watching ur videos for the past 2,3yrs until I mastered enough courage to jump into adoption .i watch many adoption videos but yours specifically ,motivates and inspires me ever since☺️
Sorry if this goes long. Ty my family has been going through a horrible trial & it’s easy to give up. There have been a couple of times I find myself mad because it doesn’t seem like god is helping us & I try not to feel that way. I know god is working on it but it’s not easy. Maybe this video was a sign telling me to stop feeling giving up. As for adoptions…..I wish I could adopt but unfortunately I am in my 50s so too late really plus I don’t have the patience a child needs. I wish I did & wish I could adopt but I know myself & it wouldn’t be fair to the child because at this point I would not make a good parent. I hate admitting that but it is the truth but I am so glad there are ppl out there who can do it
My heart breaks for your family, but most of all for little Lily Grace. I'm praying for you all... May the peace and grace of our Lord and Savior be with all of you. 🙏🏼
Girl, you are on fire! Let’s hope some Chinese bureaucrat sees this and changes the Chinese edict. And thanks for telling everybody about adoption. What a legacy we adoption parents leave! I know. I adopted 11 treasures, five as a single parent. All doing well as adults. I love you! (And you only touched her hair once. In the meantime, I started touching mine consistently since I’ve never had long hair before.)
I believe that through your faith, you will say to that mountain move, and it will move the how in the when only God can know but because I I’m standing outside of this situation and you are a mom and dad trying to process this about your child I believe and thank God with all my heart that Lily Grace will be home soon after Christmas, we shall stay in faith together to that mountain move and it will move much love ❤❤❤
Sometimes we don't understand because we see but a small part. Knowing in those moments, God is in control and has the Holy Spirit intercede on behalf of us. If we pray and trust Him, even if things don't go how we thought and we don't understand, His ways are not ours, but they are perfect, and He remains in control. You just need to keep your eyes focused on Him.
My heart just breaks for the most recent developments from China about not allowing any adoptions. Thank God you got Izzy when you did! I don't believe she would be alive if it weren't for you and Stan adopting her. And look at where she is now! She is a beautiful little girl. God bless you and your family shame on China!
The families will heal, move on with their lives, but the orphans will real lifelong, devastating consequences 😢 💔 very true, I hope people focus on how this affects the children, as tragic as it is for the families. Thank you for sharing. Thank you also for showing how this is really a reason to step up and adopt now.
Was wondering..did I miss understand or remember..were you not in the process also in an other adoption?... hope you all are in good health n keeping strong due to this very bad n sad news.
Sending prayers and love to you and your family and to all the orphans in China. As you said, their fate is now out of your hands and their hands. All we can do is pray that God's will be done. Much love to you,, your family, and all of those orphans in China.
Praying for all these precious children. God move the hearts of the politicians who have did this. Give them a passion of these children and their forever families.
I am so sorry for your family and the other families who were mid adoption process. I did think of you when we heard the recent announcement on the policy from China. My heart really breaks for the children, where through photos, care packages and other media were starting a process of identifying with waiting family. Blessings for comfort and Gods Grace for all affected by the decision 🙏🏽🌻
Hi Ashley, Sending a hug. It occurred to me that maybe if we all take a step back & see this from China's side the U.S. has a lot of big problems right now. Everything from an open border & crime out of control to children being endoctrinated by some that a boy can be a girl & visa versus. ( China does not agree with this). There is a domino effect. Some Americans have caused these problems along with great division. The U.S. has work to be done to get back to being stable & an ethical place for children. Thankfully tough Americans are striving for this. Please add this to your prayers.
Es muy coherente tu apreciación. Es triste admitirlo. Hay muchos padres amorosos en e.u. pero prevalece lo que vemos constantemente en las noticias. Los chinos tienen razón y creo que esos adorables niños pueden ser adoptados por padres buenos de otros paises. Lo lamento ☹
When I heared that China has closed his foreign adoptions, I thought of you. I feel so sad for you because your Lilly Grace will not grow up in your amazing family. Look how lucky girls your both adopted babygirls are in your family. It is a shame for China that they don't give their abondent children the opportunity to get a loving family, education and medical care...😢
Keeping your family in our prayers , we pray China will see it's better for the kids to be adopted so they get the love of a family as their own, I cry as you showed these kids that right now have no hope of a loving family,
Ashley, nothing I or anyone else can say will help heal your broken heart but know this : There are so many of us love you to bits for the beautiful person you are. I am sending you one great big tight virtual hug and asking the angels to wrap you and Lily Grace in their strong protective wings. Life on earth is but a short stay in a foreign land. No longer than a holiday. Our forever eternal home will be with the Lord and I know ALL your beautiful children will be there with you. Xxxx
Thank you for sharing… breaks my heart, thinking of those children who knew they had families❤️ Continuing to pray, this week in Lectio 365 the devotionals this week have been on Justice and oppression, so timely…. I’m using these to fuel my prayers for this whole crisis. I’m believing that good will come out of this mess. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦
I feel so sorry and sad for these kids, you are right, they will not be adopted by the local Chinese, that's why they have been waiting at the orphanage! Sad that they most likely will rot in those steel beds, and unlikely would feel the love of parents and siblings......
Your post was blunt, heartbreaking, and completely true on all points. All of those steel beds bunched together with one child each in them. The local people do not seem to want to adopt them. People from other countries want them. And that option is inexplicably off the table right now. I also feel frustrated and sad. All we can do is pray about it. And ask that God's will be done.
@@BaeLasso - Same here. I could feel your frustation in your original post. I feel the same way. These children had a chance at life if they are adopted. Now that chance has been taken away for no good reason. So they will stay in their steel beds in that orphanage for years. It is beyond sad. Like you, I can barely write this through tears. Why? I have no answers that make any sense at all.
Oh Ashley, I feel your frustration. This whole situation makes no sense. I guess we just have to trust in the Lord’s timing. It still doesn’t make this situation any easier. I’m so sorry. 😢
My heart is breaking for you I was thinking about you the other day wondering what was going on with the adoption I really don’t understand why politics has to come in to play when children are stake my family will be praying for your family and Lily Grace hold strong in your faith❤
Ashley, I'm so sorry. I will keep praying for all of the orphans in China as well as you, your family and all the other families that had this devastating news. It doesn't make sense as China is sending Panda's to USA. When I heard that I really thought their adoption would open up and allow families to go get their children. (Kids are or should be more important) This is all Political and so sad for the children in China and everyone involved. Really heartbreaking. 💔
I keep thinking back to a video where you were talking about either this adoption or the one from bulgaria and you saying you had said God, if this is not what we are suppose to be doing, please shut the door or something to that affect. I have no clue why that thought crossed my mind. Praying for you and your family to find peace and for this precious little girl in China to be happy and healthy. Prayer is all that is left now it does appear.
Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our children, better than anything we can buy, even better than our hugs, is to cover them with prayer. You and Stan have given Lilly Grace the gift of a praying Mommy and Daddy. Keep praying Ashley, GOD will take care of her and the rest. We are praying WITH YOU in JESUS name. Sending you hugs and Praying for you ALL
I am praying for you. I once heard God never closes one door without opening another one. Look for the open door. If Lilly grace is ment to be with you. God will show you. Things happen in Gods time.
I’m so sorry you have to go thru this. It’s too bad they are just staying in orphanages the rest of their lives. This is definitely a political stance. It just makes me sad that full on adults behaving like children. I hope and pray that they change their mind and open up again🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💜💜💜💜
Do you know the orphan numbers for us?? Our children in the US need homes too!! The special needs are great here too…I wish the USA would support the USA !!
It’s not about the USA supporting g the USA. It’s about families supporting and taking in orphans - no matter their geographical location. The value of a humans life isn’t based on where they are born.
I pray God's love and grace is abundantly extended to Lily Grace and your family. God is good...always, so we'll continue to pray for your situation and orphans around the world. 🩷🤍🩵
Ashley, my heart breaks for your situation. We some times don´t understand God´s actions or lack thereof, but our heart knows that God is always aware.... We just have to keep trusting, praying and believing that God will move on behalf of the children. Many blessings for you and your family!
So sorry that this is happening to all of the children not only in China but around the world who are orphaned. Do you think this might change in the future if our administration changes? Not sure what your political views are, not that should matter. But our relationship is better under different leadership! You and your family are amazing on all levels 💜
I’m so sorry for your family and every other families that received this message it breaks my heart for the children. Sadly enough I’m not surprised it’s all political and nothing else and they don’t care about the most vulnerable little humans My thoughts are with you all
Thank you, God that China has reopened adoption with America and that all of the children that have been promised to families come home safely. Amen. Amen means and so it is done so it is. Much love you’re a wonderful person.
I adopted 4 special needs children as a single mom who is a teacher with a master's degree in special education!!! Sadly in 2012-2013 two of these adopted angels were taken and put back in the Quebec foster care system for no good reason! It's about the money not love and wellness! The last time I saw my beautiful daughter, she told me of hotels, other foster girls and 2 men they spent the weekend with! Please God save the foster kids and help them get set free now as adults trapped away from love 💕 and caring adoptive family! Amen 🙏❤️💞 Grandpa, Jonathan and me your mom to Chanysse and Jezeriah 💕 Charissa and Jonathan Feres ❤️💞🌻💞🌹
The Felts Family These children need homes, and loving families. They should never hold up adoptions as these kids needs homes. Iam so sorry, it is not fair. I wish you could get a lawyer who would fight for this child. A lawyer could fight before a judge. Just because the States, and the China have issues why punish this innocent. I just wish families could get together, and fight for these children.
Amazing that China & other anti American country will pray on peoples hearts by holding up the needs of the children, yet will stand in the way of them having a loving family. There has to be a way. Never give up. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
China is using these kids as a political tool and it very sad, this just goes to show they aren’t in for adoption for the kids they are in it for the money
If you knew more about where the roughly $35k goes during international adoptions, then you’d know this is not a scam. The vast majority of that money stays here in the USA.
Re-homing is a problem, and it's one that we do not agree with. However, that is not the case with China's decision. Even if it were a genuine concern for them, it's still unwise and not logical for them to deny millions of orphans, in their country, the ability to have a family. That's like punishing millions of the most vulnerable, all because of the actions of a few. But, yes, I agree with your thought process, and that re-homing is an issue.
Hi Ashley and family, I think its horrible that China people in charge made this decision and its the children who this will hurt the most. I have a question - what happens if you and Stan were to move to China and live there for a time before you return to the United States with Lilly Grace.
One thing we need to do is remember one thing in discussing other cultures : cultural relativism . God is bigger than us . Much . But words like evil , do not belong here . The vast majority of children in China have gone on with their lives . That’s why kids at 10 say No . Even if we don’t like it , it’s familiar . We have to stop assuming certain things are true . Is it ideal ? Nope . Not even close . But some of the wording here is off base . When they are older they will now question their own culture … softer times are so needed when addressing this issue . But words like evil , not necessary . But ai do understand your heart
@Jarvicini (Angel Jarvis) I find it odd that you made these same type statements on Ashley’s Facebook page, and then unfriended her (for the second time) when you didn’t get the support/reaction you had hoped for. You then continued to message Ashley privately, and now you come to our RUclips channel in hopes someone will give you the attention you seem to be, so starved for? You say we need to remember one thing when speaking of other cultures, yet Ashley never spoke of anyone’s culture. She spoke of China’s government, which is evil and they have been since the Communist took over China in 1949. Anyone who can’t see that is willfully blind in regards to their brutal history toward their own people. I’m very confused by your mention of “cultural relativism” while saying “words like evil do not belong here”. Are you attempting to say there is no absolute moral standard by which we can universally measure morality? If that is the case, then who is this god you go on to say is bigger than us? Does this God allow each culture, government, or people group to subjectively decide for themselves what is morally right and wrong? Of course not, so even if Ashley had been speaking of “culture” there is still an objective standard when we speak of moral or immoral action(s). You seem to also insinuate with the following statement, “The vast majority of children in China have gone on with their lives”, that children not getting adopted in China is of no consequence. First, the government of China did not make this recent decision based on what is best for the orphaned children of China. The majority of them will remain orphans, and based on the cultural stigmas in most Asian countries, surrounding children with special needs, the domestic adoption rate for children with special needs will remain at almost 100%. When those children “age out” I can guarantee they won’t consider their plight of no consequence. -Stan Felts
I did t I friend her for those reasons . She betrayed a Christina based conversation we had in private during a difficult time . She then shared those conversations with the “ entire adoption community “ . They heard everything but the truth . I have not befriended her but once . As ai was not blocked , I could comment . The head situations are not me commenting for support from anyone but God , and the two governments involved . To me , to bring God into a situation when you’ve behaved ungodly in sharing untruths , that were shared with you by another Christian seeking help , is something you need to ask forgiveness for . I’ve not betrayed anyone . My kiddo , is loved . Regardless of location ….
Angel, this is the last time that I ( Ashley) will respond to you on any platform. I did not share any of our conversation to the adoption community. I actually shared the fact that you gave a child up on MY social media page, and I did it for this reason alone: You constantly go on my social media pages and others pages, throwing the name of GOD around in any form or fashion that you feel feeds your motive and conscious to make you feel better about yourself. I have no problem with you unfriending me (twice) and yes, you did block me, but I DO have a huge problem with you using the Lord's name in vain and to your own personal gain--all while people have no clue who the real Angel is. These thoughts are not just mine, but of so many within the adoptive community. Everyone has caught onto your game, and while many have held their tongues from exposing who you are, I called you out. You have scammed so many out of money and deceit abounds when you speak. Thank the good Lord above that London is loved so well. That is not of your doing. That is the doing of an amazing selfless family and the provision over London's life, given by the Lord. I am saying very harsh words of reality to you, yes. I will not apologize for my words and I sure as hell do not need you to tell me how to conduct myself. Last piece of advice, quit using the Lord's name in vain to be used for YOUR glory. You do not have everyone fooled
@@TheFeltsFamily I find it funny that you say I am starved for attention , yet it’s YOU that have a blog here on YT which you make money off showcasing your child and your negativity towards China …. Just saying
@@Jarvicini - I (Stan Felts) am the one who said you come across as someone starved for attention, and every post you make reinforces that opinion. We post where people want to hear from us, unlike you. Yes, our channel is monetized, and that is my doing. For your mental health, I would advise you to cease commenting on our pages or channel again. I responded civilly to your first comment, but you obviously can't have a logical conversation without being ruled by your emotions. As for Ashley "betraying your confidence", I would have done the same, when you come to her page, making hypocritical statements. Please cease commenting on our page or will remove you myself.
Great! Then you understand the importance of giving a child a home, no matter their geographical location, race, gender etc. Right? For that reason, I am not sure why you feel the need to imply that our family should stay within the US to adopt? We go where the Lord leads. If it's to other countries, then so be it. That should not be of any of your concern. I have gone to your RUclips channel, which is interesting, to say the least. I hope that when you said you have welcomed several children into your home, I hope that you mean real children, and not baby dolls.
why always defend god ? Does he never do wrong you think? I love that people have their own faith but i think we have to admit that god or who ever does alot of wrong decisions sometimes
Not to get political BUT I’m praying the political climate will cool down…hopefully towards the end of January. Maybe our leaders can then negotiate families bringing their kids home. The letter from the teenager wrecked me! 🥹
I am a Chinese adoptee and I had a plan to adopt from China when I am older so when I found out about China stopping adoption my heart broke
I'm so sorry 😞 Thank you for your heart, even if it isn't going to happen.
It’s sad that they’d rather leave these kids without a family than letting adoption push forward. These babies do not deserve this at all.
I am uplifting your family and your daughter in prayer. This is not the end but a shift to something with meaning and purpose. ❤️
My heart breaks for these children and families! I’m sitting here crying thinking about them never knowing the love of a family. I will be praying!
We adopted our beautiful baby girl from China in 2005 and we are soo grateful to God for her, she is a blessing! 💕
My heart breaks for you and your family. Those poor children could have loving homes and instead they will suffer. Truly heartbreaking.
This makes my momma heart hurt sooo badly for those babies. Each child deserves a family and love. These poor children are going to grieve all over again feeling like they are being abandoned. Thank you for this message.
I really feel this is why God has lead y’all into your Bulgaria adoption. We never know his plans for us, my family had a failed adoption of a little boy previously and you are so right that it is so much hurt for the child who does not get to experience what they deserve. We had a closet full of clothes and they have been packed away now, I can’t even look at them. We are in the process of adopting a little girl with deafness and we are happy to open our hearts for her, that old closet has now filled with new clothes. That is how we know that God is good and there with us even as we have experienced delays. My heart really does feel for you as I get it, the only thing we can do is trust that God’s plan is complete in every way and will be fulfilled. Keep doing as you are, we are here for you ❤❤❤
I am so sorry that you experienced all of that. I am thrilled to hear that your family is pursuing the adoption of another child!
CONGRATULATIONS on your Daughter. I am a 3 time adoptive Mommy, we had failed pregnancies , failed adoptions, and then from no where, I got a phone call, and soon we had our first Son in our arms. 18 months later his adoption was complete. Years passed (6) and God sent us our Daughter, 2 years later, our baby boy. Our Daughter and baby boys adoptions were finally completed May 31, 2024. We have had all from the seconds they were born, they are half bio siblings. We went from devastated with miscarriages, while we watched ALLLLLL our friends and family having babies, to hope in adoption to have that ripped out from under us, to God giving us our 3 Babies, we weren't looking, always praying, but I had just completed a year of cancer treatment and was into my first year of remission and God said, Now!!!!! And He started building our family. And He has grown us from 2 to a family of 5!!
His ways are not our ways, but they are PERFECT and He never fails!
So happy for you and so thankful to my God that is so Good!!
Sending you hugs hugs!
@@stephaniegamble3571Aww sending you hugs too, what a testimony! A good example of how all we can do is trust in Him 🫶🏽
Truly praying for you, other families and all the children. I believe these are the “vallys” Gods word speaks of. I know you are keeping the faith. ❤
Have you ever seen the documentary The dying rooms that takes place in China? I’ve never been so shocked in my entire life. I can’t imagine China not doing everything possible to adopt out these precious kids out to good families. This is so horrific.
Yes, we’ve seen it. It’s horrific!
We are an adoptive family of 1. I am 46 years young, and today I began asking Jeaus for his will. I would love to have another child in our home. I don't know how, who, when, or where. God knows my heart, and I will continue to pray because he blessed us with 1, and he will do it again! It is crazy to find myself on your page, I believe God has a Will!
So sorry for your baby girl and all the other children with no families 😔 the letter your friied shared about the 17 year old son was heartbreaking.
I agree!
So sorry to hear this. God bless you and those children.
You inspired me to say yes to God for adoption.we brought a little girl home this year who has Down syndrome.Guess what, in India the rate of adoption for special need kids is just 1%.My honest experience is that it was not easy ,but the spirit is so enriched,and I have never regret the decision I made.she add so much joy to our family and his presence is very much felt in our lives..love from India❤
Oh this makes me so happy!! Are you on Facebook or Instagram? I’d love to follow your family!
I don’t keep any social media account for now😁but I have been watching ur videos for the past 2,3yrs until I mastered enough courage to jump into adoption .i watch many adoption videos but yours specifically ,motivates and inspires me ever since☺️
I’m so glad to hear that!
Sorry if this goes long.
Ty my family has been going through a horrible trial & it’s easy to give up. There have been a couple of times I find myself mad because it doesn’t seem like god is helping us & I try not to feel that way. I know god is working on it but it’s not easy. Maybe this video was a sign telling me to stop feeling giving up.
As for adoptions…..I wish I could adopt but unfortunately I am in my 50s so too late really plus I don’t have the patience a child needs. I wish I did & wish I could adopt but I know myself & it wouldn’t be fair to the child because at this point I would not make a good parent. I hate admitting that but it is the truth but I am so glad there are ppl out there who can do it
My heart breaks for your family, but most of all for little Lily Grace. I'm praying for you all... May the peace and grace of our Lord and Savior be with all of you. 🙏🏼
We are in The middle of an adoption with Bulgaria. The waiting in gut wrenching. I'm praying for you and your family.
Us too! Been waiting 13 months for a referral!
Girl, you are on fire! Let’s hope some Chinese bureaucrat sees this and changes the Chinese edict. And thanks for telling everybody about adoption. What a legacy we adoption parents leave! I know. I adopted 11 treasures, five as a single parent. All doing well as adults. I love you! (And you only touched her hair once. In the meantime, I started touching mine consistently since I’ve never had long hair before.)
I believe that through your faith, you will say to that mountain move, and it will move the how in the when only God can know but because I I’m standing outside of this situation and you are a mom and dad trying to process this about your child I believe and thank God with all my heart that Lily Grace will be home soon after Christmas, we shall stay in faith together to that mountain move and it will move much love ❤❤❤
Sometimes we don't understand because we see but a small part. Knowing in those moments, God is in control and has the Holy Spirit intercede on behalf of us. If we pray and trust Him, even if things don't go how we thought and we don't understand, His ways are not ours, but they are perfect, and He remains in control. You just need to keep your eyes focused on Him.
That’s heartbreaking how could they do this to the baby’s look at all there little faces they need love 😓 I hope they change back the laws
My heart just breaks for the most recent developments from China about not allowing any adoptions. Thank God you got Izzy when you did! I don't believe she would be alive if it weren't for you and Stan adopting her. And look at where she is now! She is a beautiful little girl. God bless you and your family shame on China!
The families will heal, move on with their lives, but the orphans will real lifelong, devastating consequences 😢 💔 very true, I hope people focus on how this affects the children, as tragic as it is for the families. Thank you for sharing. Thank you also for showing how this is really a reason to step up and adopt now.
WOW! Just WOW! No words, just many prayers. I love the Felts family SO MUCH!
Was wondering..did I miss understand or remember..were you not in the process also in an other adoption?... hope you all are in good health n keeping strong due to this very bad n sad news.
Yes, we are in the process of adopting from Bulgaria as well. We are waiting on a referral. Thank you!
Sending your family my love, thoughts and prayers.
A kings heart is in the Lords hand. I pray the Lord fix it. So you can bring your child home.
Sending prayers and love to you and your family and to all the orphans in China. As you said, their fate is now out of your hands and their hands. All we can do is pray that God's will be done. Much love to you,, your family, and all of those orphans in China.
Praying for all these precious children. God move the hearts of the politicians who have did this. Give them a passion of these children and their forever families.
Thank you for all the information. So many children need help desperately. And everyone should ask himself what he or she could do.
I am so sorry for your family and the other families who were mid adoption process. I did think of you when we heard the recent announcement on the policy from China. My heart really breaks for the children, where through photos, care packages and other media were starting a process of identifying with waiting family. Blessings for comfort and Gods Grace for all affected by the decision 🙏🏽🌻
I am so sorry to hear that. It’s truly devastating for you and your family as well as lilygrace. Praying hard for you all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello..I'm so sorry n sad for you all that you can't bring your daughter home...
Hi Ashley, Sending a hug. It occurred to me that maybe if we all take a step back & see this from China's side the U.S. has a lot of big problems right now. Everything from an open border & crime out of control to children being endoctrinated by some that a boy can be a girl & visa versus. ( China does not agree with this). There is a domino effect. Some Americans have caused these problems along with great division. The U.S. has work to be done to get back to being stable & an ethical place for children. Thankfully tough Americans are striving for this. Please add this to your prayers.
Es muy coherente tu apreciación. Es triste admitirlo. Hay muchos padres amorosos en e.u. pero prevalece lo que vemos constantemente en las noticias. Los chinos tienen razón y creo que esos adorables niños pueden ser adoptados por padres buenos de otros paises. Lo lamento ☹
When I heared that China has closed his foreign adoptions, I thought of you. I feel so sad for you because your Lilly Grace will not grow up in your amazing family. Look how lucky girls your both adopted babygirls are in your family. It is a shame for China that they don't give their abondent children the opportunity to get a loving family, education and medical care...😢
Be happy that u r blessed with 2 adoptive girls who r having a wanderful life with the Felts.God bless yr family.not to worry.
I continually pray for you and your family and your DAUGHTER in China… I KNOW THAT GOD has a plan for you 💕💕💕💕💕
Sending prayers of peace and ❤️ 🌵✨
Praying and sending hugs 🫂
Keeping your family in our prayers , we pray China will see it's better for the kids to be adopted so they get the love of a family as their own, I cry as you showed these kids that right now have no hope of a loving family,
Thank you, Becky! It's tragic for those kids.
@@TheFeltsFamilyChina is known to kick human rights with their boots, that doesn’t stop by kids… hello from Germany
Ashley, nothing I or anyone else can say will help heal your broken heart but know this : There are so many of us love you to bits for the beautiful person you are.
I am sending you one great big tight virtual hug and asking the angels to wrap you and Lily Grace in their strong protective wings.
Life on earth is but a short stay in a foreign land. No longer than a holiday.
Our forever eternal home will be with the Lord and I know ALL your beautiful children will be there with you. Xxxx
I am so sorry for your family and for Lily! How heartbreaking 😢
Thank you for sharing… breaks my heart, thinking of those children who knew they had families❤️ Continuing to pray, this week in Lectio 365 the devotionals this week have been on Justice and oppression, so timely…. I’m using these to fuel my prayers for this whole crisis. I’m believing that good will come out of this mess. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦
❤️❤️ thank you!!
I feel so sorry and sad for these kids, you are right, they will not be adopted by the local Chinese, that's why they have been waiting at the orphanage!
Sad that they most likely will rot in those steel beds, and unlikely would feel the love of parents and siblings......
Your post was blunt, heartbreaking, and completely true on all points. All of those steel beds bunched together with one child each in them. The local people do not seem to want to adopt them. People from other countries want them. And that option is inexplicably off the table right now. I also feel frustrated and sad. All we can do is pray about it. And ask that God's will be done.
@@marilyndee969 I had my tears in my eyes when I wrote it, China just did a brutal decision for these kids. My heart is heavy......
@@BaeLasso - Same here. I could feel your frustation in your original post. I feel the same way. These children had a chance at life if they are adopted. Now that chance has been taken away for no good reason. So they will stay in their steel beds in that orphanage for years. It is beyond sad. Like you, I can barely write this through tears. Why? I have no answers that make any sense at all.
Oh Ashley, I feel your frustration. This whole situation makes no sense. I guess we just have to trust in the Lord’s timing. It still doesn’t make this situation any easier. I’m so sorry. 😢
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for doing this, Ashley. We are heart broken.
My heart is breaking for you I was thinking about you the other day wondering what was going on with the adoption I really don’t understand why politics has to come in to play when children are stake my family will be praying for your family and Lily Grace hold strong in your faith❤
What a sweet testimony.❤
Ashley, I'm so sorry. I will keep praying for all of the orphans in China as well as you, your family and all the other families that had this devastating news. It doesn't make sense as China is sending Panda's to USA. When I heard that I really thought their adoption would open up and allow families to go get their children. (Kids are or should be more important) This is all Political and so sad for the children in China and everyone involved. Really heartbreaking. 💔
I keep thinking back to a video where you were talking about either this adoption or the one from bulgaria and you saying you had said God, if this is not what we are suppose to be doing, please shut the door or something to that affect. I have no clue why that thought crossed my mind. Praying for you and your family to find peace and for this precious little girl in China to be happy and healthy. Prayer is all that is left now it does appear.
Keeping the children in my prayers|🙏
So sorry for your loss! 😢
Praying for you and your family ♥
Love and compassion for you all
Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our children, better than anything we can buy, even better than our hugs, is to cover them with prayer. You and Stan have given Lilly Grace the gift of a praying Mommy and Daddy. Keep praying Ashley, GOD will take care of her and the rest.
We are praying WITH YOU in JESUS name.
Sending you hugs and Praying for you ALL
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So sad your so right it will be the children who will continue to suffer .xxx
I hope China changes it's mind for the welfare of these little ones. Xx
All we xan do is pray , the LORD can do anthing. it is in hes hands.
Ashley you and your family are in our prayers..always.
Special prayers for those precious angels in China. !!!
Thank you so much!
I am praying for you. I once heard God never closes one door without opening another one. Look for the open door. If Lilly grace is ment to be with you. God will show you. Things happen in Gods time.
So disgusting. So unfair. So wrong, and so immoral. Those poor children. So sad. 😔
Ah that sweet little face , this world can be so horrible leaving a child in an orphanage when they can be with a family like yours very heartbreaking
I am sorry for you and your family. I follow you for a long time (from France).Will Lily Grâce keep that name?
That is the name we were going to add to her birth name. She still has her given birth name because we have not legally adopted her .
I’m so sorry you have to go thru this. It’s too bad they are just staying in orphanages the rest of their lives. This is definitely a political stance. It just makes me sad that full on adults behaving like children. I hope and pray that they change their mind and open up again🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💜💜💜💜
I immediately thought of you when I seen the headline!
I feel sad for everyone affected....
Yes God is always good❤
Do you know the orphan numbers for us?? Our children in the US need homes too!! The special needs are great here too…I wish the USA would support the USA !!
It’s not about the USA supporting g the USA. It’s about families supporting and taking in orphans - no matter their geographical location. The value of a humans life isn’t based on where they are born.
I agree that there’s such a need here and who knows China may have seen their error and may have a plan for them
I pray God's love and grace is abundantly extended to Lily Grace and your family. God is good...always, so we'll continue to pray for your situation and orphans around the world. 🩷🤍🩵
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It’s awful. They should honour your adoption as it’s already in progress. Disgusting what has happened
Ashley, my heart breaks for your situation. We some times don´t understand God´s actions or lack thereof, but our heart knows that God is always aware.... We just have to keep trusting, praying and believing that God will move on behalf of the children. Many blessings for you and your family!
Don’t give up! Keep praying! Lay it at Jesus feet!
So sorry that this is happening to all of the children not only in China but around the world who are orphaned. Do you think this might change in the future if our administration changes? Not sure what your political views are, not that should matter. But our relationship is better under different leadership! You and your family are amazing on all levels 💜
I have no idea but one can hope!
The Felts Family God is bigger than any problem I can or mountain I can, or cannot see. He can cause a miracle in one day. Iam saying don't give up.
I thought about you when I heard it in the news.
I’m so sorry for your family and every other families that received this message it breaks my heart for the children.
Sadly enough I’m not surprised it’s all political and nothing else and they don’t care about the most vulnerable little humans
My thoughts are with you all
Thank you, God that China has reopened adoption with America and that all of the children that have been promised to families come home safely. Amen. Amen means and so it is done so it is. Much love you’re a wonderful person.
I adopted 4 special needs children as a single mom who is a teacher with a master's degree in special education!!!
Sadly in 2012-2013 two of these adopted angels were taken and put back in the Quebec foster care system for no good reason! It's about the money not love and wellness! The last time I saw my beautiful daughter, she told me of hotels, other foster girls and 2 men they spent the weekend with! Please God save the foster kids and help them get set free now as adults trapped away from love 💕 and caring adoptive family! Amen 🙏❤️💞 Grandpa, Jonathan and me your mom to Chanysse and Jezeriah 💕 Charissa and Jonathan Feres ❤️💞🌻💞🌹
Of course you all can’t do that if you did that then you’d be in bigger trouble than anything else entering a country unauthorized
God has a plan in the midst of this. He isn't finished yet!
I am so sorry for you and your family I will be praying for you guys The Lord is still in control God bless
Can I ask why you haven't considered adopting a child already in the US waiting for a family?
Because the Lord led us elsewhere.
The Felts Family These children need homes, and loving families. They should never hold up adoptions as these kids needs homes. Iam so sorry, it is not fair. I wish you could get a lawyer who would fight for this child. A lawyer could fight before a judge. Just because the States, and the China have issues why punish this innocent. I just wish families could get together, and fight for these children.
Amazing that China & other anti American country will pray on peoples hearts by holding up the needs of the children, yet will stand in the way of them having a loving family.
There has to be a way. Never give up. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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The way China is using these precious children as political pawns just enrages and disgusts me: signed A China adoptive momma
That letter 😢😢😢
I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say. Hundreds of thousands more children will suffer unnecessary due to political conflicts between governments. 😔
China is using these kids as a political tool and it very sad, this just goes to show they aren’t in for adoption for the kids they are in it for the money
Seriously??? What happens to the $50,000 plus that you and others have paid? Sounds very Scammy 😢
If you knew more about where the roughly $35k goes during international adoptions, then you’d know this is not a scam. The vast majority of that money stays here in the USA.
I didnt know that...❤@TheFeltsFamily
@@TheFeltsFamilyI didn’t know that. Was wondering how China justifies not only canceling the adoption and also keep the funds.
It’s ok - many think that as well but the truth is, China doesn’t received much of those funds.
Honestly is probley due to all alot Americans rehoming there children. I know y'all wouldn't do that but some times other people ruin it for everyone
Re-homing is a problem, and it's one that we do not agree with. However, that is not the case with China's decision. Even if it were a genuine concern for them, it's still unwise and not logical for them to deny millions of orphans, in their country, the ability to have a family. That's like punishing millions of the most vulnerable, all because of the actions of a few. But, yes, I agree with your thought process, and that re-homing is an issue.
Hi Ashley and family, I think its horrible that China people in charge made this decision and its the children who this will hurt the most. I have a question - what happens if you and Stan were to move to China and live there for a time before you return to the United States with Lilly Grace.
Thank you for your kind words. Your idea would not be a possibility.
I was also wondering if it would be possible for foreigners living in China to adopt.
One thing we need to do is remember one thing in discussing other cultures : cultural relativism .
God is bigger than us . Much . But words like evil , do not belong here . The vast majority of children in China have gone on with their lives . That’s why kids at 10 say No . Even if we don’t like it , it’s familiar . We have to stop assuming certain things are true . Is it ideal ? Nope . Not even close . But some of the wording here is off base . When they are older they will now question their own culture … softer times are so needed when addressing this issue . But words like evil , not necessary . But ai do understand your heart
@Jarvicini (Angel Jarvis)
I find it odd that you made these same type statements on Ashley’s Facebook page, and then unfriended her (for the second time) when you didn’t get the support/reaction you had hoped for. You then continued to message Ashley privately, and now you come to our RUclips channel in hopes someone will give you the attention you seem to be, so starved for?
You say we need to remember one thing when speaking of other cultures, yet Ashley never spoke of anyone’s culture. She spoke of China’s government, which is evil and they have been since the Communist took over China in 1949. Anyone who can’t see that is willfully blind in regards to their brutal history toward their own people.
I’m very confused by your mention of “cultural relativism” while saying “words like evil do not belong here”. Are you attempting to say there is no absolute moral standard by which we can universally measure morality? If that is the case, then who is this god you go on to say is bigger than us? Does this God allow each culture, government, or people group to subjectively decide for themselves what is morally right and wrong? Of course not, so even if Ashley had been speaking of “culture” there is still an objective standard when we speak of moral or immoral action(s).
You seem to also insinuate with the following statement, “The vast majority of children in China have gone on with their lives”, that children not getting adopted in China is of no consequence. First, the government of China did not make this recent decision based on what is best for the orphaned children of China. The majority of them will remain orphans, and based on the cultural stigmas in most Asian countries, surrounding children with special needs, the domestic adoption rate for children with special needs will remain at almost 100%. When those children “age out” I can guarantee they won’t consider their plight of no consequence.
-Stan Felts
I did t I friend her for those reasons . She betrayed a Christina based conversation we had in private during a difficult time . She then shared those conversations with the “ entire adoption community “ . They heard everything but the truth . I have not befriended her but once . As ai was not blocked , I could comment . The head situations are not me commenting for support from anyone but God , and the two governments involved . To me , to bring God into a situation when you’ve behaved ungodly in sharing untruths , that were shared with you by another Christian seeking help , is something you need to ask forgiveness for . I’ve not betrayed anyone . My kiddo , is loved . Regardless of location ….
Angel, this is the last time that I ( Ashley) will respond to you on any platform. I did not share any of our conversation to the adoption community. I actually shared the fact that you gave a child up on MY social media page, and I did it for this reason alone: You constantly go on my social media pages and others pages, throwing the name of GOD around in any form or fashion that you feel feeds your motive and conscious to make you feel better about yourself. I have no problem with you unfriending me (twice) and yes, you did block me, but I DO have a huge problem with you using the Lord's name in vain and to your own personal gain--all while people have no clue who the real Angel is. These thoughts are not just mine, but of so many within the adoptive community. Everyone has caught onto your game, and while many have held their tongues from exposing who you are, I called you out. You have scammed so many out of money and deceit abounds when you speak. Thank the good Lord above that London is loved so well. That is not of your doing. That is the doing of an amazing selfless family and the provision over London's life, given by the Lord. I am saying very harsh words of reality to you, yes. I will not apologize for my words and I sure as hell do not need you to tell me how to conduct myself. Last piece of advice, quit using the Lord's name in vain to be used for YOUR glory. You do not have everyone fooled
@@TheFeltsFamily I find it funny that you say I am starved for attention , yet it’s YOU that have a blog here on YT which you make money off showcasing your child and your negativity towards China …. Just saying
@@Jarvicini - I (Stan Felts) am the one who said you come across as someone starved for attention, and every post you make reinforces that opinion. We post where people want to hear from us, unlike you. Yes, our channel is monetized, and that is my doing.
For your mental health, I would advise you to cease commenting on our pages or channel again. I responded civilly to your first comment, but you obviously can't have a logical conversation without being ruled by your emotions. As for Ashley "betraying your confidence", I would have done the same, when you come to her page, making hypocritical statements.
Please cease commenting on our page or will remove you myself.
There are 400,000 foster kids in the US.
I am assuming that you are doing something about giving one of those children a home?
@@TheFeltsFamily More than one, and there are many more that need you and others.
Great! Then you understand the importance of giving a child a home, no matter their geographical location, race, gender etc. Right? For that reason, I am not sure why you feel the need to imply that our family should stay within the US to adopt? We go where the Lord leads. If it's to other countries, then so be it. That should not be of any of your concern. I have gone to your RUclips channel, which is interesting, to say the least. I hope that when you said you have welcomed several children into your home, I hope that you mean real children, and not baby dolls.
Stop showing pictures of children who have not been adopted yet. You are making money off of this.
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why always defend god ? Does he never do wrong you think? I love that people have their own faith but i think we have to admit that god or who ever does alot of wrong decisions sometimes
Not to get political BUT I’m praying the political climate will cool down…hopefully towards the end of January. Maybe our leaders can then negotiate families bringing their kids home. The letter from the teenager wrecked me! 🥹
I agree!