A Single Mom Of 4 Died From COVID-19. Her Children Are Banding Together To Survive.
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- An estimated 200,000 children, most under 13, have lost a parent or primary caregiver to COVID-19. Two years into the pandemic, there is still no coordinated system to identify who these kids are or how to get help to them. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Cynthia McFadden meets a group of siblings who were forced to band together after losing their single mom to the virus last year.
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Kudos and respect to their late mother, she raised phenomenal children. Also, a huge thanks to the couple that helped them stay afloat.
Yea that was kind of the couple, these kids mother raised them well too! I wonder where is their other family, did the mother have any brothers and sisters? Grandparents?"
It is hard to respect any parent who does not make advance preparations for care of their children in the event that they pass away. As a single mom raising 2 daughters, from the day they were born I made sure that if anything were to happen to me my children would have the funds and support that they needed. For single parents, life insurance is as essential as food and shelter.
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YES,GOD BLESS HER & THEM.
@@jakckt please take your disrespect somewhere else
This is so sweet and heartwarming, now they have their own home. More hard work ahead, but they’re all together. RIP mama, you raised some amazing kiddos.
Sending love and prayers to them 💗
This is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. God bless them all.
Yes!
Yep
I said EXACTLY the same thing
Amen! God is great!
The anchor was definitely crying
I'm crying at what the younger ones say about their sister and her reaction. Too sweet. It's so sad that they lost their mom but so great that they could stay together. I'm so glad they've had that help from Miss Janie. Being an adult is not easy; I am 31 and have no idea what I am doing. We need to do better for these babies who are losing parents. Teach life skills in school. Budgeting, credit, taxes, all the insurance needed, etc. The hospital should have also had a social worker call to help these kids get financial and living assistance. Food stamps, rental vouchers, and maybe financial help to buy necessities.
Me too!
This is so true and I'm glad they had a Mrs Janey to go to Thank you !
33, and just now getting a clue. I'm so glad they had someone who cared so much to think of them, and they too are awesome human beings raised by a phenomenal woman.
Exactly
Agreed
🥺😓💔 Mrs. Jannie and husband are Heros‼I pray these young souls will continue to flourish ‼
Amen!
This is so beautiful God bless these amazing people! That’s why I don’t discriminate because I have met great people of all races ! I’m amazed and glad that they are loved still!! Wow I’m crying while typing!! Absolutely amazing! I’m overwhelmed with joy for these wonderful, phenomenal people! Wow
Amen
She raised some great kids, she at least ensured that much in her absence.
"At least"???🤔
@@wwilliams3278 oh so do you know more about there family history
No?
Then just look at the facts
Yes!
@@NaturallyGifted77 okay so if you know more your coming to say what exactly that someone who only know just what was presented right. I’m fine with what I said at least for what I know
Unless your looking to start nonsense
@@melissaralston697 yes just what I said, "at least"???
She has some amazing children. I know she’s proud of them. I grew up in foster care and it is no alternative to having loving parents. At all. I’m happy they’re all together.
Wow prayers up fer u and and msjanie and husband ,you all.are awesome.stay up keep strength ,hugs love yall God Bless U All.Sending lots of love may yaLL Mom,R.I.H
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes. I wish these siblings and anyone like them the best as they navigate the rest of their lives without their caregivers and forced to grow up too quickly. They are so strong and I can't even imagine what they're going through.
It's JustB "and anyone like them", good point for every YT video we watch, every news story we hear, there are many like them we'll never hear about. There's a lot of good in the world, but SO much heartbreak.
The tears started flowing. I lost my mom at 66, She was 93 in 2020 and I still struggle with losing her. Thank for the family that stepped in and helped them. I pray God continue to help them 🙏🙏🙏
As a Single Mom myself, I could not imagine leaving my daughter behind to fend for herself...If and when God calls me home I would like for her to be able to stand on her Own 2-feet and continue living her life as a Remarkable, Brilliant, Bold, Brave, Determined Young Lady. To this family I am sending YOU...ALL of YOU overflowing Prayers 🙏🏾, Love 💜 and Hugs 🤗.
Please get life insurance policy that will leave your children with financial support. Should something happens to me, my sons will left with a hefty sum of money.
Crazy how once the news station reached out they were so quick to see the paperwork error. 🙄
Right🤔🙄😒🤦🏽♀️
You are correct. They see the paperwork errors , but don't have the foresense to call the survivors and say" listen, there are a couple of errors in your paper work. Can we meet so that we can correct them? Then rush it thru so that you can get your much needed funding." They just let people linger in misery, instead of easing them. I pray that these children continue to thrive. And that they stay together. And thanks to the man and woman who assisted them.
That's because there was no paperwork error. They full of doo doo. Anyway, I'm glad the children are all together and getting the help they need. Condolences to them. I lost my mom to C-19 in April 2020 and I still miss her every day. God bless them all and a special thank you to Miss Janie and her husband.🙏🏽💖
Exactly
That’s how it usually goes😔
This is heartbreaking to see. No child should have to go through this. What is commendable and loving is how they are staying close together and helping each other day by day.
Boy that mom did good with those kids. They are the sweetest. God bless those people that helped them.
That mom raised wonderful kids ❤️
Those kids are amazing and they honor their mother well!
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This family should have been referred a social worker by the hospital. there are resources out there that they can access with assistance from someone. I can't even imagine how I would cope and I am much older than they are. May God direct their steps. thanks to that kind hearted lady who stepped in to help them. this is America. America provides help to everyone except its own citizens. America send billions to foreign countries but can't feed and house its homeless and mentally ill.
@@gwendesuza-mercer5901 But America has provided free vaccinations. This is was all avoidable.
These kids are sooo beautiful inside and out. Their mom did a phenomenal job. Thank god for Ms. Janey!
This breaks my heart, I had to go through this back in 2020 , lost my mother to Covid she contracted from her job at a Nursing Home. She left 5 children and 2 grandkids behind. Me being the oldest I had to step up. My heart goes out to them ❤️🙏🏾❤️😭
God bless you Lamesia Turner. Wishing you all the wonderful things that God has to offer .
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God give you the strength you need to help your siblings.🙏💕
Hi sister, my goes out to you . It's heart braking to hear your story as a nursing home walker myself. I understand your pain and may the God that I serve bring you and your siblings strength day by day.
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I lost my grandma back in the early aughts. She told me, "Someday I will not be here in body but my words hopefully will be etched within your heart. You carry me with you and I live on through you."
There are two deaths one mortal and one when our experiences, name and stories are no longer told. Keep your mom alive by sharing your experiences.
I have a feeling she would be mighty proud. Best wishes to you.
The minor children should be getting Social Security Survivor benefits....
Good point!!!!
I believe they are now but the 24 and 20-year-old had to navigate the system by themselves with the help of Ms. Janey. I can only imagine how overwhelmed they were.
@@jessicagreen8883 a system they should’ve been able to navigate without adult supervision because they were…. Adults… 👀😂
Exactly
@@suburbanearth9076 They are college-aged kids and a lot of people under 25 need help navigating things like that.
I really hope all four of them are able to get therapy. I am 29 and couldn’t imagine my mom being gone at this age.
My grandmother wasn’t here when my mom was my age and she took it very hard. 😔
I lost my mom at 27,she was only 59... I still need my mommy . Not a day goes by I don't think about mom & miss her so very much. I may be grown but I need her! Love you mom!!
Absolutely heartbreaking. Remarkable kids. Their mother did well.
What you pour into your kids will come out !
Omg I don't know what I would've done. God bless this family and their helpers/safety net. You two were exactly what they needed. May God bless you all. 💜
God bless the couple who stepped in.These kids are truly amazing and remarkable I know how it feels to lose your mother. Prayers for all 4.
God bless these 4 beautiful kids, their mom would be so so proud. Mrs. Jannie & her husband are angels. 🙏💕
I was just having this conversation with a friend. I am a Healthcare provider and a recent graduate of Public Administration. The system needs a major overhaul. It's crazy. So grateful that these children had that woman. The hospital system is like a broken dam at this point.
Such a beautiful and heart warming story .
So sad. Glad a mom from high school helped, so remarkable. Ms.Jenny is a god send. So awesome of the older siblings to step in
I'm so sorry for their loss. What a beautiful family, i wish them well.
What an awesome family. I’m so sorry they lost their mom. Their Mom was an awesome mom to have these 4 siblings hanging together. So glad this story went out. It’s great they found a house and an awesome lady and her husband to help these children. She needs a shout out too. Hope the children have a great future.
This broke my heart I’m so sad for these kids oh god please wrap your arms around them,and thanks to that lady and her husband for helping them🥺🥺🥺🙏🏽
Ms. Janie is truly awesome for helping them! 😭 I can’t imagine what the children were going through.
All these siblings are just beautiful..my prayer is that you stay strong you can do this together..🙏🏽thankful to this couple stepping in..
So heartbreaking these poor children. Hope they continue to be blessed.
Awe this brought me to tears, it’s so sad I couldn’t imagine. It was such a blessing what Mrs Janie stepped in and did for them. Blessings
As a mother, the SECOND (although it's close!) biggest fear I have is dying and not being there for my child (even when they are adults) God please care for and bless this mother's children.
Thank you Miss Janie.May God continue to bless you and your family. People like You and your husband make this world a better place.🙏🙏
This brought tears to my eyes. I hope these beautiful children continue to have the love & support they will need for the rest of their lives. God bless all involved 💕💕
Their mother raised them well. May she Rest In Peace.
This mom raised some great kids! I know nothing can take away the pain they experience daily and will continue to as they get older, but their strength & determination that God has blessed them with is unfathomable. Wow. Where are their extended family members? And the hospital and lack of empathy! Wow. It’s okay, angels in disguise have stepped up. Thank God for that woman and her husband. God will bless them in abundance! 🙏🏽❤️
Yes God thank you for Mrs Jenny & husband!! Wow
These kids: the definition of family love. Carry on young warriors- you already win!
Thank you, Cynthia and the lady that's been helping and the people who gave into the fund!
Amazing work... love how Cynthia treated them and helped get them their money. This is how God works through us... bless you all with health and wisdom! Thanks for helping those kids.
Absolutely
And we all hope more kids goings through the same can get the necessary help they need. Thinking of those ones that don't make it in the news outlets and receive any attention.
@@MarvelousYoUnAstro absolutely
Soo sorry for their loss! heartbreaking, and I admire the two older children trying to keep the family together! I pray for their survival! Those kids are remarkable! Thanks to the couple who really helped them! WHERE IS THE VILLAGE AND THE COMMUNITY? GOD BLESS THEM ALL. AMEN!🙏🏽
These children are a blessing to them self. To Mrs. Jannie and her husband there’s rejoicing in heaven with the service you are doing.
Wow this needs way more attention! Thank God for that lady and her husband true angels God bless you both!!
I can’t imagine anything more devastating for these children. Their mother raised 4 wonderful children. Wonderful that they have this help and a place to live.
This piece brought me to tears. Great job older siblings. You doing the best that you can. Also hospital i'm so surprised there was no social worker or grief counselor or something to help this family.
Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤ God bless this beautiful family and everyone else that has been going through this same tragedy.
Crying on this Monday morning. So sad in many ways, so heartwarming in others.
Can’t even imagine being this young losing a parent. My mom passed in my 20’s but I was already out of the house. Terrible 😢🥺
Mrs Jannie and her Husband are WONDERFUL. 😊 Blessings and prayers to these young people.🙏
I wish I could sit down with their mother....no, I wish I could lay at their mothers feet and just soak in her wisdom. Her children are incredible, and I want to know her ways. I am a single mom of five....I can't imagine dying, but its always a fear of mine in the back of my head. I am all they have....so I try to instill as much wisdom as I can in them....this mom was clearly incredible...it shows through her childrens eyes.
I don't know how she did it. What amazing kids. She leaves a beautiful legacy.
The look on her oldest sister and brother face when the younger sister said…that her sister impresses her🥲…that was priceless their faces☺️ God truly is an amazing God by having his hands on them🙏♥️
My prayers are with those strong remarkable children 🙏🏾 ❤️ Mrs. Janie is a true blessing to them!
Beautiful kids and God bless that Lady that’s helping them out. May God protect them and be with them at all time ❤️❤️❤️
I’m so sorry for ur loss this bought me to tears I just want to hug you keep up the good work thanks for this couple helping this is beautiful 🙏🏼
I feel for these kids, God bless them.
This was my biggest fear for my young adult kids when I got COVID. It is really important to have a plan and ongoing conversations with your children especially if you are a single parent with limited supports. My kids know where to find the life insurance information, the mortgage and utility bill info, and the family friends and relatives they can turn to for guidance.
Yep my son does to its important!
It's important to get vaccinated; this was free to everyone, and avoidable.
This was sad, yet a bright ray of hope, and a testament to the fact that with LOVE, perseverance, commitment, and teamwork, ANYTHING is possible! Thank GOD for big sis, Janie and her husband, and the GoFund contributors who stepped up and SHOWED OUT! The way that lil sis gave big sis her “flowers” so publicly and beautifully was AMAZING! I pray that community leaders and state/federal organizations have reached out to assist this family in remaining on track, as they learn to live without their beloved mother. Prayers and the creator’s most abundant blessings upon them all!!!
May the Lord guide these young people. May God Bless that older sister for keeping her family together. And May God bless the couple who step up and helped them.
Wow. I lost my mom last yr and it’s been really difficult. She was a single parent as well but at least i graduated university before all that happened. I can’t even imagine.
Im so sorry for your loss. May God be with you🙏
so heartbreaking! Thanks to that couple who stepped in and help!
That's so very sad young people losing they're mother. Thank God the children are smart strong and motivated to make it. Great kids
This was so heartbreaking ❤️🩹 Thank you so much Mrs. Janie and your family for helping this family. May God Bless you Abundantly! 💖
I’m so sorry for the loss of their beautiful mother. All respect to Cindy for raising the most amazing children. May Cindy RIH. Thank you to Janie and her husband for showing love to them. May God continue to bless and prosper Janie, her husband and these amazing children 🙏🏽🌹
These are incredible kids. Thank God for Mr & Mrs. God bless her.
This was such a eye opening story! May God bless them and Mrs Janine and her husband for standing in the gap. Hopefully FEMA has released all pending payments so that families and children still in this unfortunate predicament can have some financial relief
This video I could not believe tears just started running down my face I can't believe no one call these kids to see how they can help Hospital people in the community no one came to help 🙏🏽🙏thank you I think it's Jenny's you stepped in and helped out you are a God bless
Billions of people on this earth
YET
People in government make things worse
Thank God that woman & husband stepped up, literally two angels on earth.
Remarkable journalism. Thank you for bringing awareness and taking action on this issue.
So sad but I'm glad Mrs. Jannie stepped in and helped...they are strong kids and you can tell their mother left them with so much strength. ❤
Please adults who have people they are responsible for, just go get vaccinated. Think about what these kids struggles will look like for the rest of their lives in comparison with getting a little shot. Once you’re a parent, your job is to live for them, not for yourself. Don’t be selfish like that… 😢 I’m sure a lot of these parents who passed did have the chance to get the vaccine, and could have even gotten it, but guaranteed there are LOTS who haven’t. Really watch this… 🥺
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Wow! thank God for sending Mrs, Jannie and her husband to help these wonderful children, young adults, who lost their mom.
God is good!
I just cried and cried …… glad she is helping them.
Beautiful , inspiring, intelligent Children!
Their Mom has done an Awesome JOB!
Praise God for their Mom’s friend and her husband stepping in!
Those siblings are wonderful. What a nice lady to help them through this difficult time.🙏🏽
I'm in absolute shock that not a single family member reached out to help. They had to get rent money for 6 months from someone who works at their school (who also previously helped them). I'm astonished! I can tell by how gracious the kids are that their mother was the same way, so why did no one in her family member return the favor? I don't expect much from the government but where was their village?
God bless ms jennie and her husband, for their support the these children
Their mother did an amazing job raising them. God bless🙏🏾❤️
GOD BLESS them all!!
She raised some unbelievable children !!she would be proud
What a beautiful bunch of kids who have some great people surrounding them leading the way. May God bless and give them ALL strenght.
Thank you Mrs Janie, Thank you!!! 🙏
My mom and brother died from COVID two weeks apart in 2020 with my youngest sister close to death as well from COVID. Fortunately, she pulled through. Although the doctor’s was kind outside of condolences I did not receive any additional info. Fortunately, I’m able to navigate through the system and ask the necessary questions to resolve my concerns. I’m thankful that I am older and have the ability to handle things. I did not receive any assistance or funding for services. My mom did have insurance but my brother did not. I never contacted FEMA about reimbursement for my brother’s funeral expenses. It was very stressful in every aspect so I can’t imagine how those babies managed. Great job kids and kudos to the neighbor and her husband. God bless you for stepping up to help. Great story!!!
God bless MsJanie for stepping in and Lord keep covering those babies.
OH THANK GOD FOR THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN HELPING THESE CHILDREN AFTER THEIR MOM DIED MS.JANIE YOU ARE A BLESSING 🙌MAY THEIR MOM REST IN PARADISE IN PEACE KNOWING HER CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND STRONG AND LOVED
Absolutely beautiful and sad at the same time
Wow 🤩 I’m so impressed by these young people!!! They are an inspiration! So sorry they lost their mom you can tell she raised them well!
This Angel raised some incredible kids
Beautiful Family ❤️ Your mother was obviously amazing and has passed her morals it onto her children!
What Lovely children!!! They absolutely warm my heart.
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Indeed, Mom did an Amazing job! 🌹🌹
We Thank you, Ms. Janie and Hubby! 💕💕
omg im crying already,what great people stepped in. there is hope still for this country. God bless all these people.
wow! The couple who stepped up!
There's a place for people like you!
God bless you all!!!
They need to contact FEMA by phone about that assistance. They are ENTITLED to that!!
God bless this family. And give them strength, and blessings to the lady the helped them out
You all are so amazing 💜
Sending nothing but hope, love and prayers for this beautiful family. Thank his they had at least someone to call and was willing to help. Much respect. 😊
So sad. I just lost my grandmother to COVID this week. She was one of my favourite people in the world. Much love to all those who have lost family members or friends to this virus. ❤️
My prayers and thoughts are with this family 🙏🙏🙏
An eye opener for every family all over the world!
Thank you for the article.Much much appreciated! GB
Thank God for Ms.Janie and family. The system makes it so hard to get access to funds which are there to be a safety net.
Thank God for the kindness of strangers.
I pray for these children and the good family that helped.