Adoption from Korea- Bringing Ari Home

We adopted our youngest son Ari from South Korea. This is a video tribute to him. We love you to the moon and back Ari! We are truly blessed to be your parents.
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[@joherlaineclorado8261]

Adoption is wonderful. I was 3 years and 6 months old when I was adopted. My birth family could not take care of me, but my adoptive parents did and gave me a wonderful childhood that I treasure dearly and now I finished my degree last year and have a great job 🧡 I hope you raise him and he aware of his Korean culture/language as well when he grows up. He will feel an identity crisis if he is completely deprived of it (maybe). His so adorable and God bless to your fantastic family. #사랑해요🧡🧡

[@barbibutton9619]

TY for sharing. It's important to hear your point of view.

[@boomboomboom1838]

wonderful

[@parimalabaste9310]

Yesss. His origin is important for him. That's the permanent ID for him.

[@MadeIn-ld6vh]

You should visit korea often so he wont forget his own kulture! My parents did that too and i am thankful

[@elizabethpappas6802]

ce collie I think their little boy deserves to see where he was born!

[@lyacosta929]

Your culture is american

[@sarahgogel3828]

Yes! Adoption doesn't mean forgetting the roots but blending them!

[@gianinnakarla]

@@lyacosta929 how do u know that

[@gianinnakarla]

@@user-be1jx7ty7n but she wasnt born there

[@midnightspecial597]

Dear Parents of Ari, Thank you for sharing this. I was adopted in 1980 from South Korea, I was fortunate to have good parents who loved us. But be aware, his teen age years will be tough and he may find himself wondering why he is so different from everyone. I questioned, felt lost and felt lonely at times. This is the time where he needs to feel he belongs. He will find himself one day asking more about Korea and who his real parents are...I cannot explain it...for some adoptees...this is a question they require answers. I live in Florida now...I found my love and my happiness here. Wish you all the best. If you ever have questions or just need a listening ear, I think I can bring you some insight into what to expect, its just my humble experience, nothing more. Sincerely, Joel.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you for sharing! We know as our boys begin to understand more they will have lots of hard questions. Adoption is brought on by loss which is so hard. We love hearing from other adoptees about their experience. We also live in FL. I hope to bring our boys back to Korea often. Thank you for reaching out!

[@chasethecat3839]

TY for sharing that important message

[@SuperEmiloo]

Hi, I am a 40 year old Korean adoptee. I have a very loving family, but for some reason this video triggered tears of grief. Adoption is extremely complex and there is a huge range of emotions. I grew up in predominately rural white communities and went to white schools. Had my fair share of bullying and micro aggressions my entire life. I sincerely hope the best for you all but, if you don't already, please consider living in ethnically diverse communities and attending diverse schools. When I was growing up in the 80s, my parents adopted the "love is enough" philosophy. I did not feel comfortable bringing up subjects of race with them bc it "wasnt supposed to matter". Even my brother who is also a KAD and I never talked about our adoption until just in the past year or so. There is a large amount of grief through adoption that I think needs and should be talked about more. Have you read, The Primal Wound? I now have two biological kids of my own and have a much different and broader lens on the issue of adoption than ever before. Wishing you the best.

[@alexandabbyskon1923]

Thank you for sharing your story.. I am also a Korean adopte . I was 10 year's old . I was adopted to very loving white American family . . I was also surrounded by all rual white communities and school to.. I was treated out caste and bullied alot.. now I'm 42 and happily married to a beautiful amazing white husband and with 3 beautiful amazing babies . . Rot bake KZbin channels 💟 6052514990

[@HKim0072]

I grew up in an suburb of Baltimore, but still wasn't diverse enough. White / Black with a very very very small amount of Asians. Literally less than 10 growing up in the town of 15,000ish. JFC, we all have identity issues, lol. Just saw my Mom a week ago for my Dad's funeral. I scolded her for not forcing me to learn Korean (in a playful way). It really would have opened up a lot of doors for me when I became an adult. (Weirdly, I get a good sense about this couple. They have good energy and seem like the type of parents that will be open + want to learn what's best for their adoptive kid's. Disclaimer: I used to volunteer once a year for adoptive parents and kids to share my experience. There are a lot of young couples that were concerned about the identity problem their kids will face. Much easier these days with more resources available. The next wave of kids are from China though. Hopefully, they will mirror some of the support groups that Koreans have setup domestically and internationally.)

[@chasethecat3839]

I hope you have peace in your heart.

[@chasethecat3839]

@Swamp Ophelia if the children stay in the orphanages, they age out at 14 (at least in CHINA they age out at 14 yr), then what? This is much better. Not many get adopted in their own countries so those children have no one if these parents don't adopt. If tells us in the Bible to take care of orphans and the widows.

[@noa5641]

Thus is exactly the kind of insensitive comment adapteres dont need and or want to hear!

[@prahalove1488]

I am a Korean who lives in Canada. You guys are an amazing family. I feel bad that my country had to give up our future. But on the other hand, I also feel happy that this little angel got your lovely family. I hope he grows up with love and happiness. Thank you.

[@SG-mm4wq]

OMG... I really toched your kindness. As a Korean I ashamed bc adoption is still not good social recognized In Korea. so many people abandoned their baby for some reasons. Now Korea is lowest birth rate in the world. We need to change of recognizing. Thank u so much. May ur day shine bright. Ari will be good person bc he has such a good parents like u.

[@grape1829]

@@RA-gw7lk What? It's true. Adopted kids get messed with in Korea so they try to hide it. Korea's birthrate being super low is true, too.

[@HKim0072]

@@RA-gw7lk The birthrate is very low. It's because of the hyper competitive environment has created huge costs per child. You have to be very wealthy to have more than 2 kids or even more than 1.

[@SG-mm4wq]

@@RA-gw7lk 저 한국인 맞아요. 제가 왜 거짓말하겠습니까? I am Korean why do u think i am lying??

[@Sonnenanbeterin1991]

@@RA-gw7lk Rebecca even single Patents get a lot of stigma there..and are on the low side of society. The society is different than you might now

[@Sonnenanbeterin1991]

@@SG-mm4wq iam not korean but also know some.aspects of korean society so dont feel this troll

[@semperbushido]

Watching this video tells me there is true genuine Love out there in this day and time

[@m.j.5415]

당신들은 천사입니다💕💕 신의 축복이 있기를...!!!

[@binaryzone]

I am a Korean American. Thank you very much for your wonderful heart adopting Ari into your family. God bless you all.

[@chasethecat3839]

My nephew and wife just picked up their baby girl after 10 yrs & 2 adoptions where parents changed their mind after birth. Baby had to have some surgery but we are all so happy and love her so much, she is doing great, and is spoiled. Adoption is so beautiful, wonderful, and can be challenging...but the rewards for all- too great for words. God bless your family!

[@222-q7w]

Gorgeous child. Bless him through his precious life. Love from Switzerland.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you friend!🤗❤

[@sfcpaulfowle1906]

Brought back lots of memories being adopted. I was adopted in 1970 through Holt International. My parents came to Korea in 1969 and saw them first time. I waited a whole year to see them again and they came took me back to Okinawa first because my dad was stationed in Okinawa. When dad retired in 1972 we went back to Maryland and grew up there. Thank you for sharing your video of adoption.

[@barbibutton9619]

Maryland is my home state. TY for sharing a bit of your journey. Would love to see a video from your perspective

[@antonias7637]

there is a special place in heaven for people who adopt children and love them. god bless you in all kinds of beautiful ways.

[@shawnsbjeon]

I support you in every way. Pls raise him well. From Seoul, Korea.

[@sonnetmorrison1469]

Every child deserves all the love and care in the world. Such a loving family.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

So very true! Thanks for watching friend!❤😊

[@joyofcrochet]

God bless your family and Please keep him peace and warms.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@brunamoura3671]

I'm only 16, but I've always been in love with the power of adoption. I think it's one of the most beautiful gestures in the world, it's incredible and I really want it for my life. You are incredible and inspiring. Thank you so much for the beautiful gesture and for sharing it with us.💞

[@WafflesTheBunbun]

Im crying emotionally. This is an happy moment for all orphans. Their life changes after being adopted

[@ruffzashumo4241]

You have a beautiful family. Teared up watching this.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Awe, thank you! We are very very blessed! ❤🤗

[@psfontecoba]

Cried so much! So happy to see him happy

[@alexandergoldman]

What a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. Three gorgeous children and equally amazing parents. Congratulations and God bless your family.

[@elizabethvelasquez46]

He is absolutely such a happy and beautiful child!

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Yes he is! So perfect 😍❤️🤗

[@SixBlindKids]

Oh, that laugh! Ari is so cute and adorable! Congratulations! This came up as a KZbin recommendation, and I’m so glad it did! We have 6 adopted kiddos, 2 from Korea, and we just posted a “remembering gotcha day” video last night for our oldest daughter, Hannah, who is also from Korea. That’s probably why your video was recommended! Are you in Central Florida?

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Too cool!!! We have watched your videos. We are in St. Augustine just south of Jacksonville FL. ❤️🇰🇷

[@SixBlindKids]

Awesome, Karen and I met on Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach area, and I grew up in Orlando, my family is still there. We still have some sand in our shoes, lol! Nothing like those flat beaches on the Central and North Florida coast, grew up driving on the beaches there! I'm glad we found your family! We live in Northern Virginia now, outside Washington DC. Love to you all!

[@nusratjamia7953]

@@all4loveand_love4all you are welcome 😍😘😘

[@barbibutton9619]

Congratulations and God bless you for loving these babies home!!My niece is waiting for that life changing call & we can't wait. Adoption is so special and not for everyone but what a gift to those God chooses!!

[@terrysaita4638]

Nusra

[@denishahutton9552]

This is so cutee! This is my favorite channel rn. I’m only 17, but adoption is already something I know in my heart that I want to do when I get older. I cant wait to meet my son/daughter!

[@barbibutton9619]

Wonderful. So many need you but you will find your special baby. Good luck

[@tashacharity1922]

Me too. I'm 20,but I'm positive I wanna adopt

[@chasethecat3839]

I share your last name - we are in NE USA

[@sanglee3019]

Once he grow up, he will be appreciated that he has such of wonderful parents and family. Thank you for the clip and bless you and your family.

[@kuepandan]

It is not a guarantee. But do it anyway. The world needs a great Mom and Dad to bring up the future.

[@EGMVids]

My heart is on the foster parents

[@lalrinpuiiralte3712]

We have family friends who fostered a little girl. It was so sad to see them after the little girl was taken.

[@aprili.3802]

This made me tear up!!!! He is so cuuuute!!!! I went from sad tears to smiling when I saw him laughing and playing with his new dad.

[@tristramshandy4063]

I watch one family's adoption journey and now my recommendations are full of these lol I'm not mad at it. This was cute and I hope your family is very happy.

[@kshee1211]

I can’t help crying watching this heart warming video. I can feel how much you care about him and love him. May god bless this beautiful family :)

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Awe, thank you! 🤗❤️

[@Lwsss933]

0:52 Sea of Japan(=also known as '''East sea''', as a Korean I couldn't resist pointing that out;-) ) Surely this is one of the most beautiful things that I've seen for a long time. 3:30 Honestly I was in tears while watching this... Stunning, blissful family. God bless your family & hope the child will bring you guys tremendous happiness 🧡

[@alexandabbyskon1923]

What a beautiful story , thank you for sharing this heartfelt story of adoption.. I was born in Seoul South Korea and was adopted to very loving America family . Now I have a very beautiful family of my own. God bless your beautiful family . Thank you for adopting these beautiful innocent babies that needs more people like you thank you . . Rot bake KZbin channels 💟

[@megalines8888]

childrens laughter is music to my ears

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Ours too! 🤗❤️

[@tiffanyzette7308]

Mixed feeling. I hope he will have the best life with you.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Agreed. There is a great loss accompanying any adoption. Thank you, we certainly want that for our children too!❤🤗

[@jodyslater6969]

Thank you for sharing this with us. As a mum I cried, just because I was so happy for baby Ari, and that his new family loved him so much. May you all be blessed with good health and a wonderful life together.

[@belfiore_18]

He is so cute. Both boys are adorable. God bless your beautiful family .

[@SNA2PHL]

Such good people in this world, I’ve rewatched this several times.

[@MyNewYorkLife]

He has a big smile.^^ Bless your family. Thank you.

[@nauibo1067]

im literally crying. this is beautiful 💖 may God bless your family!

[@kathypark5997]

Hi I just want to say thank you for adopting Ari as a Korean we appreciate you guys 👍🙏❤️

[@all4loveand_love4all]

That's very kind. We are so very thankful and blessed by all our children ❤️🤗

[@maihakaguya8723]

Beautiful little boy, his laugh is so sweet❤ My husband and I are considering adopting from Japan or Korea ourselves

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Isn't it the best?? Love that laugh, he still has it! That's so cool, wishing you the best on your journey to adoption.❤🤗

[@portiafosuaa3695]

I think you should go for Korea Japan is hard to adopt a kid

[@portiafosuaa3695]

I wonder why that country does that (Japan)

[@mickayladevine7201]

you are the most amazing people... im in tears of joy seeing how much you care for your kids blood related or not and i think parents who can give a child a group of people to call family is the most beautiful gift in the world.

[@TSharon400]

This popped up on my recommendations today, this is beautiful. Just catching up on the rest of the videos now. Don't stop posting, beautiful family and looking forward to more. Love from the UK 🇬🇧 xx

[@barbibutton9619]

Oh, my heart. TY for selflessly loving this baby home.

[@mommydtraveling6592]

I have a son same age as him...I cried so much....I can feel the pain of loosing someone ur trust then suddenly has somebody enter ur life...but you guys are wonderful...take care of him...thank you

[@all4loveand_love4all]

It guts you as a mother....it's possibly the worst pain in the world. I hate that both my boys able to be raised by their biological parents but selfishly I couldn't imagine my life without them. They being us an infinite amount of happiness and joy.❤❤

[@learn-2-earnn]

He is as lucky to have u as u r to have him ...god bless u all ...

[@calebyu4891]

You guys are angel. Pray that God bless your family with joyful heart. Thank you guys for making this world more warm and happy.

[@annakhan7046]

After watching the Staufers video and all the controversy surrounding their decision to put their child back into the system, the one thing that hit hard in this video was when he said that it was a traumatic time for Ari because he had to leave everyone and everything behind. Huxley left what he had and went with a family who PROMISED to give him everything. Hurts that they didn’t do the one thing they promised him

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Agreed. That was a really hard thing for me to process. I don't know them so I really don't feel comfortable bashing them, but I certainly can't understand what happened there. 💔💔💔

[@lovmi2byz91]

Those people are trash. They WANTED a special needs child but then "it's too hard". I have autism as does my eldest. If one of their bio kids had issues they wouldn't "re-home" them

[@CitizenofGallifrey]

It's so weird, I don't ever want to be a mother and yet watching adoption story videos is one of my favourite things to do if I'm feeling particularly pessimistic. Thank you so much for giving Ari a home, his giggles while riding on the suitcase are so cute & joyful.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Well never say never lol. My BFF growing up swore she would never be a mom and now she couldn't imagine her life any other way. Thanks for watching!

[@독갭-z5u]

행복하고 건강하게 자라기를! hope y'all always be happy

[@marionrobertson3895]

Couple WildKids Ari is soo adorable and soo blessed to have you as his parents. Thanks for the nice video all be blessed with love care and grace.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you 😊 we feel blessed to have him as our son!

[@Swagatika90]

He's surely going to be a very handsome n smart guy cause he has all of you as his family😍

[@lofiguy8136]

Awww, Ari now have a adoring loving parents! I'm happy

[@vivayanisimamora]

happy to see ari's smile with his new family 💜

[@1017sabrina]

God bless you all!

[@pcatson2695]

Adorable boy.건강하고 행복하게 자라렴.나중에 꼭 한번 한국에 들러주었으면~

[@cko4608]

you guys are going to be an awesome parents! God Bless! so so beautiful.....

[@DEEWON]

Beautiful family.. Now you guys are officially family of 5..🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@홍영기-m8c]

It makes me warm. I hope all of your family are always happy!

[@francinelaurin520]

Oh What a cutie 👼..The Joy he brings to his Loving Forever Family..no doubt! ..Although I know how difficult it must have been for him..it appears his Baba was having much fun with him..softening the transition ..his giggle is contagious!..Enjoy your priviledged life with Mama Baba and sibblings Trooper Ari..a child of God..all my 💕.. Bless this wonderful Family..moi, Canada 🇨🇦

[@Aiizadeng]

Its the first time I saw your videos. I like your family. May God bless you.

[@monicanoda9464]

I'm happy for us. Ari is so cute! Best wishes to the beautiful family.

[@이형인-d7y]

Your kids are already the most wonderful human being in the world with your love. God bless you all.

[@한성원-y7p]

아빠와 막내사진 너무 멋져요 ~화이팅!

[@all4loveand_love4all]

감사합니다 친구!❤🤗

[@xandercage7302]

3:26 start from this moment i love to see how happy is ari with you guys.. sending love from a far..

[@Boky777]

Thank you so much for adopting a wonderful boy from my home country! You have so much love in your hearts and I am sending you all the blessings from Germany!

[@marypie5909]

OMG~ I'm going to cry. Thank you for sharing.. bless your family..

[@조영상-w8r]

what a heart warming vedio! I want to say Thank you for sharing your love with a little angel.

[@젠뉴-n1u]

senidng lots of love to your family from Korea.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you ☺️

[@TheICEgirl6100]

seeing as my parentss said i was really happy to leave the orphanage i never even thought about how hard it must be for kids to leave a foster family that has been, taking care of only you and giving you love and attention. to then be pulled away from that again must have been hard, but it seems he's with a loving family again

[@belenhernandezbenavente3420]

God bless you all, Family!!! ❤️🙋🏻

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you 😊

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you 😊

[@TV-ob1vh]

좋은 분들이시네요- 아이가 행복한 가정과 부모님을 만나게 되어서 기쁩니다- !

[@chonghunyi]

Beautiful lovely children and family... God bless your family.....

[@veronicawo3033]

What an adorable child. He is precious.

[@정사마-q7g]

감사합니다 행복하세요~

[@imacorgi6470]

This boy is so cute,heathy and smart I can tell.

[@a00141799]

Just proof that all ANY human needs is the love and acceptance of the other humans around them. Our origins are not unimportant, but it is far more important to have the love and nurturing of the people around us as we grow to trust and adapt to the world around us. We all begin life as sweet, fragile little sponges that absorb whatever is around us. Ari is so fortunate to have joined this loving, devoted family. What special parents. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤🤍❤🤍❤🤍❤

[@RobVespa]

This video made me cry. Happy tears. Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful family!

[@Keithdadipanda]

Looking forward for all of your happiness :) may God bless you all! :)

[@hry8458]

wish the best for all of you!! love from South Korea.

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you friend! ❤🤗

[@barbibutton9619]

I pray he is happy, healthy and adjusting. God bless this family for giving another child the opportunity to be all God intended him to be.

[@xinaily]

Ari is such a cute and cheerful child. I love him even after this short video 😍 In the future I want to adopt a kid too, a few of them maybe. It's my biggest dream to give a little human a home and a loving family.

[@socalgrandma5990]

What a wonderful American family! Ari is so lucky to be with you. God bless you and best wishes from socal.

[@Amykid123]

OMG the love between you all is amazing the kid loves you all so much and fits into your family. Love from Scotland x

[@aanabs]

He is so cute, i'm crying 😭 Thanks for giving him all the loves you guys are angels in my eye ❤️

[@みん-k3m2s]

I could feel warmth in every single picture and video. I hope the boy grows with a new family in optimus surrounding and be a nice person.

[@TheSihoonLee]

I'm deeply touched by your warm hearts and I sincerely admire your decision to adopt new family. Thank you so much for your love to this adorable child. BTW, As I'm a Korean, It's a truly shame on us that we still have these massive child adoptions to the western world even though our economy has been growth so much. May God bless your family and hope you guys and children may live happily ever after.

[@deirdreward3452]

How adorable....GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....

[@덕봉-p9c]

Lovely family 💚 Ari reminds of me your first son they looks real brothers

[@all4loveand_love4all]

They get told that a lot! 🤗❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@oceanicmermaid]

your boys are so handsome..... they will grow as a smart and sporty family loving sons... congrats! (me adopted a daughter from Indonesia 10 years ago)

[@조영란-t7p]

boy is very handsome

[@toniliciouss]

I am very respect to you... wish you all keep happy and healthy

[@mellifluouseuphoria1842]

God bless you and your beautiful family!!!!!

[@rizadeleon1061]

The mom's smile is everything:)

[@fioname3495]

Beautiful ❤️ this gave me chills, it is such a lovely video of an amazing family full of love. Blessings from Australia 🙏❤️

[@leticiabravo1034]

I saw your story I was crying all the time god bless all you

[@Feefeelicia]

I hope he can continue learning about his culture and the korean language. I think he will appreciate that when is older. Sending love and light from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@all4loveand_love4all]

Thank you! We will do our best to keep their culture and language in our home.❤🤗

[@prampararam1701]

thank you so much for giving another chance and hope ❤️

[@madamjaynie87]

Omg how sweet.... He’s soo darling!!! And handsome big brother.... Beautiful family with sweet momma and strong baba to take care of you now...

[@mgd-d7e]

I couldn’t stop crying the whole video. Seriously.. much respect to both of you! That must have been so difficult for all of you and I hope you are doing okay.

[@canadagoose6192]

He look so happy..Thank u for giving this boy happiness ..God bless you😉