An Open Adoption Documentary: The Story of Madeline Brooke

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Jourdan Hathaway

Jourdan Hathaway

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@jalphonso1515
@jalphonso1515 5 жыл бұрын
I simply don't understand how a single soul could thumb down this video. So inspiring, touching, and beautiful. Especially heartrending was the way Autumn ended her letter with her name and not as "Mom". That is so noble of her. God bless all four parents, biological and adoptive.
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the continued support of our story. 3 years later - the birthmom came over last weekend to hang out. She wanted to share all about her college experience and recent milestones. We swam in the pool where Maddie showed off her new skill - cannon balls! Maddie and her brother freely swam between all of us. Our relationship has grown organically and becomes more beautiful every day. We share our feelings - happy, sad or otherwise and continue to respect and love one another.
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you to everyone who continues to stumble upon our video and enjoys watching our story. This morning my sweet girl was in my closet wearing two of mommy's high heels (in her Mickey Mouse pj's) and her brother (my bio son) was in daddy's closet trying on his hats. They were parading in our room doing a fashion show. I couldn't help but think, "this is what life is all about." I hope I never ever forget a single moment of what each day is like with our two blessings.
@sherrykile7438
@sherrykile7438 6 жыл бұрын
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@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690
@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690 5 жыл бұрын
You guys are wonderful people Im a mother of 2 daughters. They are 10 yrs apart. I have a 9 month old and a 10 going on 11 yr old . Children are truly blessings and i can empathize with you as a mother. Im sorry you lost one . My heart goes out to you . My sis in law is having trouble getting pregnant and it's very emotionally hard for her . She has had 7 miscarriages and it's been a tough road. I am happy to see you got to adopt. That makes me happy to see wonderful people like you guys getting a baby .
@NN-ws7cq
@NN-ws7cq 4 жыл бұрын
Jourdan Hathaway is the birth mom still involved?
@Thunderbold32
@Thunderbold32 6 жыл бұрын
This is such a awesome story. I had to give my little girl up for adoption 13 years ago and I have a open adoption and was promised so much but after I had to give her up. The adoption parents disappeared and was lied to. Sad
@janwhittiker7290
@janwhittiker7290 7 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful story! I am the mother of an adopted son who just turned 14. We see his “first mom” and her family several times a year. We are close and love her dearly. I am so thankful my son will always know who his birth mom is and love her. 1 Samuel 1:27
@pennyclarke
@pennyclarke 6 жыл бұрын
I love to know my birth mum
@lindakurtz2653
@lindakurtz2653 4 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful example for future adoptive families. You see so many adoptees and birth parents yearning for that biological connection, always feeling as if a piece of them is missing- what a wonderful gift all around.
@Isabella-o6j
@Isabella-o6j 12 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your story. We are in the process of adopting a little girl, and her mommy is 16 years-old. We know God has placed us in her life to support her through this pregnancy no matter what the outcome. We love her dearly! I'm thankful that a VERY open adoption can work this way. It's exactly what we have hoped for. Many blessings to you you and your sweet family.
@gcbbbella
@gcbbbella 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your story. We are adopting a baby girl in May. Our birth mother is truly a remarkable woman. I am brought to my knees everyday in awe of GOD's precious gift. Not only are we being blessed with this sweet little girl, but we are gaining a sister for life who picked us to raise and love her baby. May GOD continue to bless your family and I pray for Autumn to have a wonderful life full of love, peace, and happiness. We will be posting our story soon!
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 12 жыл бұрын
It's been two years since our placement and it gets more amazing each and every day. This weekend was our summer visitation with our incredible birth parents. We had such a great time and all of us treasure the get-togethers to celebrate all of life's blessings. Both of the birth parents are now in college and we couldn't be more proud of them. I wish I could bottle up this moment in time because our two toddlers are just the best thing on the planet. I could live forever in their snuggles.
@autumnfisherrr26
@autumnfisherrr26 12 жыл бұрын
This video is the most beautiful video I've ever seen in my life. I'm so grateful for the way that everything that has happened to our beautiful blended family! Each person that has been involved in this is a blessing in my life. I hope that people will see this and be positively impacted by the beautiful story that's touch all of our lives in such amazing ways. This is the best story I've ever heard in my life and I'm proud to be a part of this story.
@ediependleton4113
@ediependleton4113 9 жыл бұрын
As a person who works in open adoption, in Edmonton AB Canada, I am thrilled to have come across this story and looking forward to sharing your story with others. Thank you!
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 9 жыл бұрын
Edie Pendleton Please do! Our blended family gets more wonderful by the year. I couldn't imagine our life without our adopted child nor her wonderful birth parents. We are now 5 years into our journey and it's grown more beautiful than any of us could have ever imagine.
@ediependleton4113
@ediependleton4113 9 жыл бұрын
I showed your video this weekend to four prospective adopting parents and they LOVED and appreciated watching and learning from your experiences! Are you in/from Canada or the US? Just curious.
@Taylor.Wiseman
@Taylor.Wiseman 10 жыл бұрын
Wow, Autumn's letter at the end made me cry, what a beautiful, selfless thing you did autumn. A beautiful story
@Crafty7578
@Crafty7578 7 жыл бұрын
I don't feel alone on the teary letter Autumn wrote. Very strong she was for doing the right thing at her age!!!
@lsesternester3231
@lsesternester3231 7 жыл бұрын
~Stands and claps hands for Autumn. Hats off to the parents as well, but that teenager impresses the heck out of me.
@brookefairley76
@brookefairley76 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. I was adopted in a closed adoption and just recently found out who my birth mother is much to her chagrin. She has not written back to me in a year. She may never.I really feel blessed to have been able to see your story, to get a better understanding of the stages of grief that birth mothers go through. You are all brave,
@roseharvey2664
@roseharvey2664 5 жыл бұрын
I must say that is a lovely adoption. All the parents truly want what is best for their daughter. Autumn's letter says it all. The fact that the parents care for how Autumn feels as well as the baby, will mean so much to Maddie when she grows up. Maddie won't have to come to terms with her bio family, will know if she has siblings etc.. Very unselfish people they all deserve happiness.
@JessicaJasinski
@JessicaJasinski 7 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful story. These adoptive parents are absoulty wonderful. They really keep the birth mother involved.
@ErinGaynor
@ErinGaynor 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this story with us! I am an adoptive parent x2 and a birth parent x4. I wish there were more people who cared about the birth parent. We've always attempted to make her feel as involved in the kids' life as possible, Our older kids met her, and have formed a relationship with her, as have my husband and I. She is a true blessing to know and have in our lives. And she gave us the greatest gift we could ever imagine.
@jayjay91113
@jayjay91113 8 жыл бұрын
This... This is by far my FAVORITE adoption video yet.
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 8 жыл бұрын
+Jennifer Knapp Thank you! We are so glad to hear that. Madeline is now 6. On mother's day we went to visit her birth mom at her job and we all had lunch. 6 years later, it continues to be an amazing journey that is would have been impossible to imagine.
@jayjay91113
@jayjay91113 8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear your journey is an amazing one. I'd LOVE a video update too! You two are amazing parents.
@dollydampman2633
@dollydampman2633 5 жыл бұрын
@@JourdanHathaway i am watching the adoption video im crying . its been so long now how is everyone.
@beckygomez8029
@beckygomez8029 10 жыл бұрын
my husband & I would love to adopt . this story made me realize the love & Gods blessing is everywhere.
@christinefisher550
@christinefisher550 12 жыл бұрын
This story is so special and it really shows how an open adoption can be such a wonderful thing. It made the two families strong. I am so proud of you Autumn.
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 11 жыл бұрын
Jocelyn, I know there are many painful stories for both adoptive parents and birth parents. I am sorry you've endured pain, but I'm happy you can see there are many beautiful, loving, supportive stories as well. We continue to grow as a family and love our birth parents immensely. We sent flowers and hand made cards for mother's day (it's now 3 years later) and never imagine a day not filled with the positive celebration of such love. I will pray for your heart to heal!
@alicedevens2896
@alicedevens2896 6 жыл бұрын
U are blessed..it baby is a true blessing to those who lost so.many children...God be and bless you all..
@Joanne19591
@Joanne19591 11 жыл бұрын
I only wish I had this for myself and my baby girl in 1978. All my best to you all. God Bless, Joanne DeHaven
@hadleyanderson9225
@hadleyanderson9225 8 жыл бұрын
I'm debating between three different sets of parents at the moment to adopt the baby I am carrying. I can't call it "my" baby because she's not mine, she's someone else's and I'm just carrying her. God decided that I would carry this precious life and some wonderful people or person would raise her. The baby was conceived through non-consensual intercourse and I know that I couldn't ever look at her face everyday knowing where she came from, yet she's still a part of me and I want nothing but the best for her. This, and many other videos, make me feel so much better about my choice of adoption. The thing that matters the most is knowing that your child has the best opportunities, love and life possible. May God bless you all.
@hadleyanderson9225
@hadleyanderson9225 8 жыл бұрын
***** Thank you so much for your kind words. God has a plan for everything, It's a hard situation, so it's also hard to know what to say and how to talk about it. I have chosen a wonderful couple and I know that they will give her the life she deserves... That is all that matters.
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 8 жыл бұрын
+Hadley Anderson I am so happy to hear you've found a forever home for your baby. I am in awe of your bravery and sacrifice to find the baby a loving home despite the circumstances that brought him/her here. May you find healing and happiness in the future.
@anneanne9009
@anneanne9009 8 жыл бұрын
I was lucky. I went through a few profiles, picked the parents I wanted, gave my older kids the same options and they picked the same people. 9 years later, no regrets. Their child, not mine and open enough that I know he's doing great.
@utopia5534
@utopia5534 6 жыл бұрын
Giving a child up is not an easy decision, I should know, I wasn't lucky enough to have an open adoption, weren't legal in the UK then, I think about him a lot n wonder how his life turned out, I hope and pray it was good, I wonder if he knows, thinks about me, at the end of the day somebody else brought him up but he is still my baby and my flesh and blood, it was a decision that was right for me at the time as I was very young, but as I grew up and had more children I regretted it and felt like I had abandoned my son which I still feel like, I am sorry for what you went through, that's a horrific way for a child to be conceived and horrific for you, sounds like your making the right decision for you, also a blessing for someone unable to conceive, I really wish you all the best and God bless
@cindyjones8232
@cindyjones8232 6 жыл бұрын
God bless you all wonderful
@arlenehobbs6104
@arlenehobbs6104 4 жыл бұрын
I done seen some it special adoption stories a lot of them has made me cry and has been very heart touching. I think God for the blessings 4him blessing these families to adopt these children I know it's hard on the mothers and families that are. I'm a single mom and I have my first child when I was 14 years old being that young it's really hard by the grace of God I'm glad I was able to raise my daughter. But sometimes I wish me and my daughter was adopted. I pray God continue to watch over these families in that this beautiful princess know that she has two families that will love her very much God bless 😍👼🙏💖
@susanlangley
@susanlangley 12 жыл бұрын
This is a great video about a teenager’s unconditional love for her child and the adoptive parent’s wiliness to, not only open their hearts to the child but also the birth parents. Open adoption is a great alternative; hopefully this video will touch and educate others. Great school project Autumn, best of luck as you go off to college.
@karenhaskell5747
@karenhaskell5747 12 жыл бұрын
This is the second time I have seen this type of adoption. I witnessed this through a friends adoption, for her son. God Bless you for agreeing to an open adoption. This will be so beneficial for the child in later years.
@rachelharris8587
@rachelharris8587 6 жыл бұрын
God Bless you all for sharing your heartfelt story and for your strength and wisdom to put your child first.
@mama3183
@mama3183 12 жыл бұрын
@Jourdan Hathaway I know how you feel hun.. I went through the same thing,. losing 3 babies early too.. It was so heart wretching.. I was able to finally carry, not one but two babies full term and today I am a grandmother of 2 beautiful boys.. I am so happy that you and your husband are able to share your love with your children too honey.. God Bless you All!! {{huge hug}}
@kmc4k
@kmc4k 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!!!! God works all things together for good for those that love him and seek His will! Two families - greatly blessed!!!
@bozander42912
@bozander42912 10 жыл бұрын
I'm the birth mother of an open adoption and nothing gives me more of a good feeling about my decision than watching these videos of how it all worked out.
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 10 жыл бұрын
Jessica, thanks for your comment and for sharing your positive story. Our birth mom was there on the first day of school, the first dance recital, and now....for all sorts of visits. In fact, we'd really just consider ourselves one big family. The birthfather is very much present too and it's such a joy to spend time together. I love our birth parents so much. Never in a million years could I dream of how my story would turn out, but I am so thankful and blessed. I'm thrilled to see your happy story too!
@bozander42912
@bozander42912 10 жыл бұрын
Well thank you Jourdan. It gives a mother a lot of relief knowing that the child they developed is being loved as much as they deserve to . My story is only a little different. I raised mine for a year and a half before I made the decision. And we've been fighting with my son's dad's mother for almost a year because she wants custody. It's a big mess but I believe that it'll work out. My son is where he belongs and I see him on a weekly basis.
@judithpienaar6436
@judithpienaar6436 8 жыл бұрын
So am i!!!!! Its such a beautiful thing! dont regret it at all and watching him grow up has been amazing!
@JessicaJasinski
@JessicaJasinski 7 жыл бұрын
How often does the adoptive parents allow u to see your child. Can u call and see your child often. Ok m asking because I watched cate and Tyler's story from Teen mom and their adoptive parents ignore them for months and dont allow them to see their birth daughter often. Not even once a year. Are your adoptive parents pretty open.
@ecomamaadmin3328
@ecomamaadmin3328 5 жыл бұрын
@@judithpienaar6436 How can one ensure they're choosing a birth mother who won't change her mind and want to get the child back? How much contact is ideal and how does one decide on this detail?
@victoriagrace5570
@victoriagrace5570 6 жыл бұрын
I am only 6 weeks pregnant but I already know I cant keep it. Looking into adoption for my baby because I do want him or her to have the best life possible.
@katiebaird7289
@katiebaird7289 11 жыл бұрын
WOW! I just watched your video and I just wanted to tell you how encouraging you all are. I also am the birth mom of an adopted son and I have an open adoption with my sons family and I feel a kindred spirit with you! Thank you for putting this out for the world to see how amazing and fulfilling an adoption can be!
@lucaswheatcroft
@lucaswheatcroft 6 жыл бұрын
This is a powerful story, someone must have been slicing onions (I cried!)... I am so happy for the couple who was able to adopt this child, and I'm pleased that the biological mother gets along well with the adoptive parents and gets to be a part of this. The couple tried "getting pregnant" five times in three years without success, but I think God had a plan: to introduce Madeline into their lives. I think I appreciate the story on a personal level because my parents adopted me from Romania a year after my mother died at a very young age (and the father was out of the picture), and I was in the Oradea Children's Hospital for months as an infant where my chances of growing into a healthy individual were slim. I am indebted to my parents for bringing me into their lives and raising me as their own, and I advocate for adoptions because millions of children around the world are in need of loving families. I'm actually studying in university to become a clinical social worker and I'd like to get some experience working with prospective parents who want to adopt children. Perhaps my experiences as an infant and toddler have made realize that life is a gift that can only be lived once, and in this lifetime I must help to better the human condition through nurturance and compassion for people.
@KeepingPiece2010
@KeepingPiece2010 11 жыл бұрын
That was so beautiful. My husband and I are walking through preparations for an open adoption right now. We are developing a wonderful relationship with the birth mother. She is due in January and we are so excited about being there with her, and sharing all the special moments with her as little Haniah grows up. Thank you for sharing your story. It is beautiful and encouraging. :) There are many parallels to ours.
@balramgurung6125
@balramgurung6125 7 жыл бұрын
She is the BLESSED one. You lost five babies before she came into your life. As soon as you got HER, GOD gave you another baby. GOD bless this girl.
@elizabethvincent7409
@elizabethvincent7409 6 жыл бұрын
made my day special, to see such love and wonderful behaviour.
@rosebud7105
@rosebud7105 8 жыл бұрын
My husband and I have been going through infertility treatments and have no success. Just this past week we lost the last two embryos upon unfreezing -- even before transferring them back into my womb. Such heartbreak and sorrow! Now we're beginning to look at adoption -- our Plan 'B' -- praying about what God wants us to do and how we can make it all work financially if we go forward with private adoption. Thank you for sharing this video...it's been helpful to watch. :)
@judithpienaar6436
@judithpienaar6436 8 жыл бұрын
I am lucky to have the same relationships with the family that adopted my son. open adoption is the greatest gift ever!!!!
@JourdanHathaway
@JourdanHathaway 8 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@byt7960
@byt7960 7 жыл бұрын
Insightful and inspiring. This is what should be the baseline of any relationship - acceptance, respect, sharing and loving. Social Worker , Birth Mother and Mother - there was so much to know from each of them And thankfully no overdose of religious beliefs and quotes
@meghangossett3091
@meghangossett3091 7 жыл бұрын
Jourdan Hathaway Thank you for sharing your story. It is truly touching. I'm in a situation where I'm pregnant with twins. I'm so truly torn about adoption. I love them and care about them but I don't have the means or support to care for them. I lost my parents in 2009 and I don't have the support of family or their father. It saddens me because I feel like they deserve better but I don't want to feel Like I'm abandoning them either. It's so truly heart wrenching
@shepherdLoki
@shepherdLoki 6 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful, heart warming
@annierowlands2038
@annierowlands2038 6 жыл бұрын
I was a 15 year old mummy and can't even imagine what this young girl went through
@steppincloser
@steppincloser 11 жыл бұрын
My husband & I have been in recent contact with a birth mom and this is exactly what I dream and hope for in our open adoption relationship. When my friends ask me how it could possibly look, I've forwarded them this video link. Thank you for an amazing testimonial and God Bless!!
@VictoriaEmighHorn
@VictoriaEmighHorn 6 жыл бұрын
Oh I’m crying 😭😭😭 how beautiful! Praise God that he brings beauty from ashes. He has a plan for every single person involved here and I’m just in awe of how beautifully open adoption fit these people’s lives.
@shottyaiyer
@shottyaiyer 6 жыл бұрын
Lucky baby. She has two lovely sets of parents.
@sheenarehema27
@sheenarehema27 5 жыл бұрын
such s young couple to go through infertility. I really loved watching this story, the adoptive parents are so lovely and loving and I love how open the adoption is. as a mother myself I couldn't do it it takes a selfless perosn to put her emotions and love aside to give up her child beautiful story honestly had me in tears. God is amazing and so happy you got to experience bearing a child, there's no other love in the world than having children
@anes.6684
@anes.6684 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much for sharing! Means more than you know 😌 Bless you!! xx
@teresaramsey4279
@teresaramsey4279 5 жыл бұрын
I loved your video you are a great coouple of God to share that blessing with the birth mother God Bless...
@MrsFamilyJewels
@MrsFamilyJewels 12 жыл бұрын
What an amazing story! Autumn, I am so proud of who you have become! You made a wonderful decision when you chose Jourdan and Cameron! A blessing, Maddy truly is!!! Love you!
@sasCASsIOpeia
@sasCASsIOpeia 7 жыл бұрын
What an adorable, loving family. God bless all of them.
@narcydishon8389
@narcydishon8389 8 жыл бұрын
I love your story❤️❤️. Madeline Brooke is the luckiest little girl to have such a beautiful story of your life❤️❤️
@JessicaAmber
@JessicaAmber 11 жыл бұрын
This made me cry.... so sweet and emotional... that letter at the end really got me :) What a lucky little girl and families!
@haroldandwendi
@haroldandwendi 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jourdan for sharing this wonderful story. It is very inspiring and helps us to better understand how God can work through all the challenges of life and allows us to see a piece of who He is. We have two biological kids and are in the process of adoption and stumbled onto this video. Very glad I did. Thanks everyone for being willing to share. God Bless!
@LauraandKaraKavanagh
@LauraandKaraKavanagh 12 жыл бұрын
Wow. Wow. Wow. Thank you to ALL of you for sharing YOUR story. As a hopeful adoptive couple, we found Autumn's perspective and emotional journey to be so helpful.We hope to develop a relationship like you all have. Wonderful story. Thank you.
@AngelaHepp
@AngelaHepp 10 жыл бұрын
We're going through an open adoption right now! So neat to see your story and to be going on this journey, too.
@ianmclennan129
@ianmclennan129 6 жыл бұрын
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@ShayPeee
@ShayPeee 11 жыл бұрын
The poem at the end was beautiful! Made me cry!
@randomvintagefilm273
@randomvintagefilm273 7 жыл бұрын
This is crazy!!!! I can't tell you how many times I've heard of a couple trying for years to get pregnant and can't and when they finally give up and adopt, they get pregnant right after the adoption. It's like the pressure is off or something and their body relaxed and does what it should.
@ilovenoodles7483
@ilovenoodles7483 6 жыл бұрын
That's what happened to the adopted parents of my son and it was really sweet because the adopted mother genuinely cared so much about him that she was worried that bringing a second child into the family will take attention away from him, it didn't, but such a motherly thing to think.
@koisneurotypical
@koisneurotypical 6 жыл бұрын
that's exactly what I was thinking. Imagine losing five babies, only to have one right after an adoption. It makes you wonder how much stress factors into each pregnancy. I was very stressed during my pregnancy because my marriage was crumbling. My daughter, who I love dearly, is autistic. It's hard not to blame yourself. Anyhow, I 100% agree with you- stress definitely must play into it (not all, of course, but it's a big factor).
@mollychamberlain804
@mollychamberlain804 6 жыл бұрын
Wow... What a touching story. Way to go EVERYONE involved! You truly looked out for the child's best interest. It is truly heart warming to see. ❤😄❗😏
@vaneenusa1776
@vaneenusa1776 6 жыл бұрын
So many mixed emotions watching this video...happy for Madeleine.
@vford1000
@vford1000 7 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful story, how blessed the family were and especially to had finally given birth to a boy after the 5 deaths!!!
@keepbreathing00
@keepbreathing00 12 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story.
@rae8457
@rae8457 6 жыл бұрын
Crying...this melted my heart.
@iTerabithia
@iTerabithia 12 жыл бұрын
Cried, this is beautiful!
@jennifergangway9182
@jennifergangway9182 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@Emily-cy3hg
@Emily-cy3hg 10 жыл бұрын
This is just such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing! X
@praize100
@praize100 11 жыл бұрын
A most special, blessed & heartwarming story indeed which shows what can happen when four adults decide to be open to the best potentials of shared goodness, goodwill & love between all of them to ensure that a little girl has the very best that God can provide for her from conjoined hearts of care: congratulations & hugs to all four of you!:) I am a 64 yr old Aussie birth-mother whose eldest son was adopted out as a baby in 1969 in a closed adoption before open adoptions were possible & before the inauguration of the Single Mother's Benefit, 3 yrs later, in 1973. Under new legislation 20 yrs later, which made it possible for me to trace my son through the name on his 2nd birth certificate, my son & I were eventually reunited on his 22nd birthday in 1991 - he is now 44 yrs old! His adoptive parents are good souls & I was invited to a couple of his interstate graduation ceremonies (he has five degrees & has been a uni lecturer) as well as to his marriage in another country & to his daughter's interstate confirmation ceremony. 5 years ago, in 2009, when his health deteriorated suddenly and his marriage ended, given that his adoptive parents were 10 and 20 yrs older than myself respectively & in ill health, they asked if I would have him live with me interstate & look after him. So, in a rather unusual & shared manner, I became a late life senior Mum at age 60 (!) & my 6 foot 4 inches tall son, with whom I have a deep emotional and spiritual bond, came to live with me, where he has been ever since, lol:) Our Lord has such a sense of humour when he arranges His beautiful jigsaw designs: our weekly mother and son date night is Sunday evening Mass together - his adoptive parents are atheists!;) Blessings all:)
@D_Parks
@D_Parks 6 жыл бұрын
praize100 is gods sense of humor at play when he causes (allows) infertility?
@ilovenoodles7483
@ilovenoodles7483 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Your story is beautiful and made me cry. I dream of the day when I can have a good relationship with all my 2 sons. I had an open adoption and through the years, communication drifted and no there is no contact. I contacted the agency to see if they had any updated info. and they said that the adoption agency would get back to me only if the adoptive parents had consented to contact. I hadn't heard from them. It's been a year since then. God is sooo good and I have faith that God is going to work it all out, in Jesus name.
@mollyjones4746
@mollyjones4746 6 жыл бұрын
aw you will to be an amazing mummy, so young and so brave you incredible, young women god bless to you x
@sharonarruda2518
@sharonarruda2518 12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
@rebeckabailey81
@rebeckabailey81 9 жыл бұрын
A wonderful story and a beautiful baby girl.
@kerrimay3334
@kerrimay3334 12 жыл бұрын
WOW...simply beautiful. God is amazing and He has clearly worked through all of the individuals involved in this amazing story! This is LOVE. God's kind of love
@MsFreedom2fly
@MsFreedom2fly 11 жыл бұрын
I so cried!! I am so wanting this for my child and our birth mother.
@grekate08
@grekate08 12 жыл бұрын
I do believe that those were some of the most beautiful fifteen minutes of my life.
@sophiecormier7031
@sophiecormier7031 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a beautiful story and family. I love kids and my boyfriend also but we really can't afford it. I had a complete hysterectomy last year due to health issues but I'm about to be an aunt and my boyfriend is an uncle. I know I will love my niece soooo much. All of you are amazing. ❤
@charlescarey121
@charlescarey121 11 жыл бұрын
As many of you know we are approved to adopt! This Christmas season I pray for every mother in a tough decision, and every baby and child who doesn't have their forever family yet. Even though we are approved and ready to go... I don't know where our next baby is or where she/he will come from... However, I send out prayers and extra angels to watch over the mother and baby wherever they may be. I pray they feel safe. I pray they have food and shelter. I pray their medical needs are being met. I pray for the mother and her difficult decision that she will have peace in knowing that her little baby will be loved and never taken for granted. I pray for comfort in knowing that her baby will be safe and happy. I pray that she will know that we will always keep the mother in our prayers, even after we take the baby home. I pray that people can realize that she isnt a bad person, and that it is a selfless decision made out of love. Open the hearts of the folks around them, and take away judgment. Help them realize that she wants to keep it, but feels the child will have better opportunities in life than she can provide at this current moment. I pray that the people surrounding her... support her... and understand that she does and will always love this child as much as we do, just from afar. I pray she knows in her heart that her baby will always know of her strong love. Give her relief in knowing that her baby will have a mommy, a daddy, and 2 awesome big brothers to protect it and love it forever. Bless both of these precious souls, children of God. Amen. email us at adoptioncharlescarey@gmail.com if you are looking for a forever family... Bless you in this tough time!
@AnnaMac66
@AnnaMac66 12 жыл бұрын
Jourdan, this video is beautiful. I'm so proud of you and Cameron for sharing your story this way. I'm sure it will give hope to many people. :)
@JustoErnestoCob
@JustoErnestoCob 12 жыл бұрын
Indeed, the Lord is always caring. He places the couple that well really take care of the baby given in adoption. My wife and I adopted a child. He is now nine years old and we are really grateful with the Lord of this opportunity he gave us to feel parenthood.
@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327
@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly, if I ever find out I was pregnant, I could never put them up for adoption. Never. She’s a strong one.
@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690
@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690 5 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful story. Im so happy you gave your baby wonderful loving people. This gives me hope for people . I commend you for choosing adoption over abortion. I hope you are all blessed and doing awesome. It's always good to be in depth with adoption. I think we should have it easier for adopting in usa so people who can't have children can adopt from our own country. I give all of you credit who adopt out instead of aborting. Your doing a wonderful thing.
@lesleyallinson8738
@lesleyallinson8738 5 жыл бұрын
Sweetheart take no notice of others your a brave bueatiful young lady, you did what you thought was best for you and your baby. Your not a bad person not in any way my heart goes out to you I wish I could give you a really big hug take care god bless you x
@vikindia
@vikindia 8 жыл бұрын
God bless you all!
@JocelynMartinezmrsm2u
@JocelynMartinezmrsm2u 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing me the other side that there are people out there that care about the birth parents.
@EpicCrazyBiteMeTwins
@EpicCrazyBiteMeTwins 12 жыл бұрын
Awww This was a GREAT video!!! I loved it sooo much!!! It truly is an AMAZING story :)
@bbybam12
@bbybam12 11 жыл бұрын
I watched this and ended up in tears this was the most beautiful video, I loved every moment of it. This family is so blessed . Xoxox god bless you all (:
@joannamike4145
@joannamike4145 12 жыл бұрын
God Bless your family!
@jeansooter2420
@jeansooter2420 5 жыл бұрын
That was a very beautiful story I am I mean it's not a story your child's going to have a great life and you were so lucky to find good Christian people they lost so many babies and have this baby and they involve you in your child's life and their child so I think that is just absolutely amazing what a beautiful beautiful thing to both of you God bless all of you
@crocheteadora
@crocheteadora 11 жыл бұрын
Lovely story
@AshMae264
@AshMae264 9 жыл бұрын
That was so amazing!
@TheSheZombie
@TheSheZombie 12 жыл бұрын
AWESOME STORY !!!!
@megandscottadopt8510
@megandscottadopt8510 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this story on open adoption! We are hoping to grow our family through an open adoption too! We've decided to share our adoption story too through a series of videos about us. Keep your fingers crossed!
@monicamrivera6873
@monicamrivera6873 5 жыл бұрын
Wow that is so beautiful
@rebeccamcfeaters9648
@rebeccamcfeaters9648 11 жыл бұрын
this story is amazing and heart renching
@abbigailbaum6915
@abbigailbaum6915 5 жыл бұрын
It's crazy to think theirs woman that are pregnant and don't want the baby they are carrying. And then on the other side there's a woman aching to even be able to carry her own child.
@jaiicee5270
@jaiicee5270 4 жыл бұрын
When I was 16 I found out I was pregnant and Iaughed too it was a nervous thing 💚💛💜❤️
@gaddy95
@gaddy95 11 жыл бұрын
Shes beautiful and she is doing whats right for her child x
@ramonam8577
@ramonam8577 5 жыл бұрын
I want to know from a grown up who was in an open adoption. How did you deal with having more than one set of parents.
@JocelynMartinezmrsm2u
@JocelynMartinezmrsm2u 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing me the other side that there are people out there that care about the birth parents. Also, if you look at my videos you will understand more why I have commented the way that I did.
@MegaAlexis92
@MegaAlexis92 12 жыл бұрын
i know how she feels like cuz i gave my baby up for adoption and also i have a relationship with my son and now the adoptive parents have accepted me and my family like we have with them but i greifed and done all of the stuff but i know what i did is best for the baby and the adoptive parents have invited us to go to his baptisim and i had my doubts but i have keep on saying to myself i did what is best for the baby i do miss my baby but i did what is best for my baby i love my baby
@thesuperkays
@thesuperkays 10 жыл бұрын
i cant give my baby a great healthy family like this i am so heartbroken
@forerunner7
@forerunner7 7 жыл бұрын
God is faithful!! ❤️
@reagantaylor5142
@reagantaylor5142 9 жыл бұрын
I hope I can find a couple seriously willing to do open adoption
@agnieszkakozlowska6577
@agnieszkakozlowska6577 6 жыл бұрын
Reagan Taylor hope you did find someone xc
@karatheriault6715
@karatheriault6715 5 жыл бұрын
Both moms look alike:) Good for all of you!
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