Bringing a Sweet Baby Home ♥️

Bringing our sweet foster baby home from the hospital.
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[@sarahhenry1634]

Little Baby, welcome to the Frey family…which includes a lot of people you may never know. May you bloom in the love and care found within the family. Mary and Peter…bless you!

[@patriciawilliamsn9605]

Congratulations! This baby needs your special love!

[@salliexx7631]

It makes me so happy when Mary and peter says “can mommy help you?” Or “throw it to daddy!” It’s their dream come true having children even when they’re foster kids and not biological ❤❤❤ it just makes my heart happy ❤❤

[@mama2boys123]

Years ago I worked bone marrow transplant in its early years. One patient was finally able to discharge. I walked her out and watched her leave with her husband. I stopped in the bathroom and had a good cry.

[@steveloux4709]

Thanks for asking for prayer Mary. We will pray. Inasmuch as The Frey Life has been a business for you, vlogging truly is bringing encouragement, comfort, and a sense of the Hope that lives within you and Peter. To the extent that God allows, what a joy it is to follow you in The Frey Life journey. Blessings!

[@alexisrivas307]

If it’s safe, I hope the child is able to be reunited with the birth family. Whatever happens, I’m hoping for the best. Whatever happens, happens.

[@patriciaconstantino4669]

I’m at a loss for words to describe the happiness and the turnaround of your life Peter and Mary. God Bless you both as you love and care for this precious little one. Thank you for sharing this beautiful chapter of your life. ❤️🙏

[@alexisrivas307]

It’s amazing see the progress Mary’s health has gone through. Now she is well enough to take on a foster child who has medical needs. In the beginning Mary was in a bubble. Now look at her. She has blossomed.

[@maddieadams75]

Thank you for giving your hearts and home to a child in need. You both have servants ❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@shawndavis824]

As a former foster family member, I understand the many aspects and emotions involved. We had many children pass through our family’s home. Our family was blessed to be able to add to our family with foster to adopt. It truly is a journey of blessings and heartache. But so worth it all to provide children a safe loving home for however long is needed. Prayers for you all.

[@sarinafrohn6751]

you gave them a place of love never forget thet it maby sort but you did

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Baby boy!! Mary confirmed it!!

[@karencristobal4999]

I have a 12 year old who was placed with me along with her teen mom 11 years ago. This year I’m adopting them both. 🥰❤️

[@TVJunkie1973]

You’re an awesome human! I’m sure your life is so very blessed by them both! God Bless you!

[@user-qd2oe7yq8d]

We were foster parents for special needs children for 5 years. Prayers for your journey!

[@MoniLynne2008]

Thank you for explaining about the legal issues with foster care. Not everyone understands those issues and it helps people understand why they won’t see the new little one. Thank you for sharing what you can and its good to see you all as a big happy family! Congratulations!

[@michellearnett9393]

I am a foster parent and I am learning so much about it. It is worth the wait and the children you take care of. I am beyond thankful for being a foster parent

[@hillaryh2641]

Thank you for opening your home and hearts. This baby is going to be loved as long as they are with you. You guys are incredible people.

[@juliamclane8319]

I think you mean going to be loved as long as this baby are with you

[@hillaryh2641]

No I don't. I mean what I said-the baby is going to be loved however long it is with them and will continue to be loved long after (I used they because I was not sure of the sex of the baby). @@juliamclane8319

[@junbh2]

​​@@juliamclane8319No, the person was correct and your sentence doesn't make sense in english grammar.

[@jenalford]

My hubby and I just came off of a 10 month stint of being foster parents for a sibling set of a 6 year old girl and 3 year old boy. It was very tough as we battled significant mental health concerns for the 6 year old and significant physical issues for the 3 year old all having to be addressed by us as this was their first removal from their home. I could not agree more with your statement about brokenness and sorrow and loss. Brokenness made beautiful indeed. Tons of emotional struggles absolutely happened! It’s truly a lot! The kids are now reunited with one parent and we are thankful but sad too as that may be all we ever hear about those kiddos due to privacy reasons. I am so happy you guys are walking this path that the Lord has orchestrated and I’m praying for you too!

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

Coming from someone who was first in Foster Care and then adopted, Thank You! 🙏 It takes a extra special kind of person to Foster Care!

[@gracepataky3402]

Congratulations! You guys are wonderful. And thank you for capturing the emotions of the world of adoption/foster care. I'm an adoptive mother and you said it beautifully.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Elijah is walking so great. He’s really getting so good.

[@joyfullhearts5833]

I fostered siblings for 3 years and I ended up adopting them, best thing I have ever done.. congratulations marry and petter.

[@TechGirl84]

I couldn’t love this video any more! It’s amazing that you are parents and foster parents! My parents were foster parents for about 5 years, and it’s absolutely a labor of love. I was very involved in the process, and it’s hard, but helping a child/family is so worth it.

[@mysweetaddiction09]

I love the prospective you put on foster care and adoption. So true that there is joy and sadness. We fostered 2 girls from ages 6 and 7 until we adopted them at 9 and 10. Today they are 12 and 13 and they have brought us immense joy. I read a quote once that has stuck with me over the years. "A child born to another woman calls me mommy. The magnitude of that tragedy and the depth of that privilege are not lost on me." I will forever be grateful to the woman who brought our 2 daughters into this world. No matter the circumstances they are the beauty that came from it.

[@delphinium5555]

I have a huge respect for how beautifully she spoke about the varying aspects of foster care, the pain and the joy, what will be going on behind the scenes. Seeing much love within these walls.

[@taraswheellife]

Can’t wait to see this next chapter no matter how much you can or can’t share. So happy for you guys!

[@jbadler1]

I am an attachment trauma therapist, working with foster and adoptive families. It’s full of many ups and downs, joys and heartaches. I see you. I appreciate parents like you. And mostly, I see Godly kingdom work being done in you. Keep it up and take it one step at a time.

[@lisaflesher]

How do you feel about them exploiting these minors for content? Serious question.

[@terriehumphries6028]

I watch The Crazy Pieces and The Crazy Middles. Both family's have lots of kids they fostered to adopt. I think it is great that you are able to do this. Also my niece and nephew were a foster to adopt. God bless, you two are wonderful.

[@teresaS496]

The Pettits and Wallaces are amazing, they get a lot of hate for literally nothing it’s sad

[@terriehumphries6028]

Yeah I never understood the hate they get either.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

I was blessed with a third set of grandparents and they weren’t biological family. They were my dads foster parents when his parents weren’t the best. They had an u told number of foster children in their home. All of their foster kids got to experience a love and teachings like no other. Grandpa Bill taught us kids so much about carpentry, cars and life that there’s no way any of us could’ve ever relayed him. And grandma Diane loved us all fiercely and took time to teach us about cooking and the Bible. They’re no longer with us on earth but they’re with us in our hearts and in our memories. And for that I’m forever thankful.

[@teresaodom3061]

This melts my heart.....you and Peter are so inspiring and no one is more deserving of those precious babies than yall. Love your videos. God bless.

[@curtisbemis6640]

Strait facts , they are the best parents a child could ask for , they may not be rich but there love is Devine.

[@tristacortes2071]

Fostering is ALL the things! Every time there is a loving supportive foster family everyone in the community wins

[@BrookieBrook]

Praying for y’all. I think it seems easier this time bc we were used to how life changed, for us, (lol) when Elijah came. 🎉congratulations

[@melanie98d]

Look at Elijah working out his words on this exciting day🥰 Y'all are So blessed with all the boys! Going to be a fun ride!

[@analuisa1214]

I live very close to a hospital and your talk about the parking lot is so relatable. Every single day we hear ambulances and helicopters and I can only imagine what's going on. It's a very important hospital that receives patients from all around the state and do some specialized care. It's a unique feeling that I cannot explain.

[@ipickedjake]

I am so excited for you all!❤

[@abbimoore288]

Ohh my gosh this is great!!

[@shellyschooler]

Praying for your family on this new road you all go down. Praying the children in your home feel all of the love you, Peter and the Lord have to give.

[@jadealiesha]

As a British foster parent I want to welcome you to the club... let the fun begin x ❤

[@tinabohrman4809]

Congratulations

[@8SmileyLady]

You certainly have my prayers! Hugs. God bless and watch over all of you.

[@wendybee8854]

Seem oblivious to the fact that this baby has lost his parents. It's good that you can care for this child until hopefully he can be reunited to his momma.

[@SuarezJustAnotherFamilyvlog]

Fostering is a mix of emotions. A sweet boy has been in care of my mil for 1yr. In great hands, but you can't help but hurt knowing he should be with his bio parents but cant be for hos safety. I have so much love for the sweetheart. Im going to miss him if he goes home, yet i am hopeful for him. 😞

[@sam04172007]

I’m excited to join you along this path we have been doing fostering for 11 months it is very much a roller coaster and none of which can be shared publicly so it makes it hard for people to understand wishing you guys the best

[@charliebradford4369]

I was a foster kid (12-18) and I'm so thankful for foster families who care for (may or may not be) medically fragile children. I'm disabled and even though my medical needs are well controlled and non life threatening I was unable to find a foster home for my needs, so I spent my time bouncing between group homes. It's a desperately needed area of fostering to help with and I'm so thankful that you guys have made a place in your lives for it - and from what it sounds like supporting the bio family instead of the typical ''foster to adopt'' where the foster family are hoping to keep the child and not supporting reunification how they should. Thank you, prayers to the bio family and the baby that their story has a happy ending where they can be together.

[@marissavalencia8003]

The thought of bringing a sweet newborn home and not feeling like by body was literally just ripped in half…. Fascinates me!

[@Toshawilson]

Sooooooo excited for your family welcoming a foster little one🥰🥰

[@cheryssecrochetsandcrafts]

Congratulations Peter and Mary! You guys will be the best foster parents to this sweet baby! I’m praying for you guys. Much love to you and your family ❤

[@amypearsall]

God's blessings!

[@puuuuurrrfectkitten]

Praying for you and ur family hope foster care goes well and that lil one u probly will be able help alot then ad understand alot medical issues so will know how to raise awareness for the child threw foster care system praying for your next steps in ur journey

[@Jennstravels]

Congrats on your new little one! They will be blessed to have y’all in their life. ❤ Praying for you all! 😊

[@rae1957tn]

My daughter brought so many babies home to foster her son thought if you want a baby just drive up and they bring one out.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

🤣

[@imogenoliver]

I’m so glad little sweetie is home and I know you guys are just what this little one needs in this season of life and I so hope that whatever happens in the coming months will also be exactly what this little one needs ☺️. You guys are strong and resilient and even with tender hearts I know you guys are where you are supposed to be, doing what you are supposed to do in life 🥰.

[@MissyDcherrydaisypie25]

Mary it’s so interesting your thoughts about stories it’s so true

[@jessicamccall9795]

Thabk you for the perspective about parking garage parking...will definitely bw remembering this next time we go to appointments

[@guenethcorrigan4096]

I am waiting for a transplant. That sentence:it is someone's worst day and someone's best day is my daily prayer for us both and for our family's. Thank you for that.

[@triumph447]

Thinking of people's stories at intersections and parking lots, especially at the hospital, has been important to me, too. And I like praying for them, believing I play a small role in helping their lives that way. God knows what they are facing. 😊

[@kittymervine6115]

I still use the helicopter technique. That this is a place, where no one really wants to be there, but also where people also work and care so much to try to help. It's sad, but also beautiful.

[@vernaoyer295]

Thank you for opening up your hearts to these little ones. Praying for your family and all involved. Blessings.

[@MoveInTheShadows]

Thank you. Providing shelter, safety and comfort is beautiful. We are all here for your family, medical needs should be shared to provide others with the knowledge and comfort of you are never alone in your journeys

[@Courtjowhite]

Love this! Thank you for doing what you’re doing♥️

[@lknight8635]

Love how you shared your joy and still maintaining privacy of your new little. Congratulations

[@lezup]

Congratulations on bringing him home. Happy to hear that Elijah gave him a warm welcome.

[@jenirono218]

The best 5½ months of my life were spent with a little boy & being his foster mom! I hope to be able to do it again for another little one (or more than 1)...

[@VMeral]

I’m really happy for you guys. May you all be filled with so much love

[@lenac7655]

All the best to your beautiful growing family. Always in my prayers.💕🙏🏻

[@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib4241]

Congratulations on your foster baby! Beautiful little family

[@creolepritch9865]

Congratulations, and prayers are with you guys ❤

[@christinecrow9532]

I can't think of a better family for this sweet baby. May God bless you very much! Will you be nursing this baby? Do you know how long you will have the baby?

[@aneshiadarling]

Such a blessing to be a blessing!! 😊❤

[@elizabethriverasoto3780]

Yous are amazing !! ❤ Continuous Blessings to your beautiful family!❤

[@marilyndekker1541]

Theres no one better than you and Peter to be fostering a little one with what I can only assume is medically unwell.

[@kathrynaraguz4816]

Dont assume..we dont know the situation

[@Hannah-gn3vg]

​@@kathrynaraguz4816she literally just hinted..🤷🏼‍♀️

[@JessAnn26]

​@kathrynaraguz4816 she said "new equipment may or may not be mine" but also said "my health is fine" there for saying its the bubbas but not in as many words

[@LynnFingerhut]

Could be a tiny one with CF, who knows? They're well equipped to handle medically challenging situations for sure.

[@OfficiallyLydiasLife]

​@@LynnFingerhuti doubt it's CF, just bc ppl with CF are contagious to each other, so the baby & Mary could switch bacteria. Probably something else though.

[@curtisbemis6640]

I have two kids they are a blessing , they deserve the world , frey life is amazing

[@haileyhudson4157]

What a beautiful gift of redemption, for you to have a “best day” at the hospital (I know it’s not that cut and dry… but more joy in this day, than in those crusty tear face days from years ago ❤)

[@sharonheadland9233]

You two are amazing people and this baby is lucky to have you both xx

[@KristiBranstetter]

Congratulations ❤ It is very touching to be foster parents!

[@shauntayecooper9489]

This is so exciting I am so happy for y’all

[@shannonhammond9382]

Praying for y’all on this new journey ❤

[@christytubbs3266]

GOD BLESS MARY AND PETER FREY!!!! Love you to the moon and back!!!!

[@utoobcandy]

You two are so deserving of all the good things!

[@haileyhudson4157]

Praying for this transition! What a special video!!

[@BlckgalAnointed]

God bless you both 💗💕

[@donna385]

Y’all deserve every single second of joy. You’ve fought hard for it. Marinate in it. Soak it up.

[@heidi1050]

I love how understanding you are to all

[@dellaharper2581]

Congratulations. You two will do great with another family member joining. Lots of Love and Prayers from this home to yours .🙃😉🫶🙏

[@elizabethcabrera5718]

So happy this baby has you both 😊❤

[@lindar4648]

You two are a real blessing for this little one. He is very lucky to have you care and love him. I hope much happiness for you all.

[@emmap.7314]

Treatment foster care social worker here. Sorrow, brokenness, loss, joy, brokenness made beautiful….you explained the feels perfectly.

[@dizzycowuk]

Congrats on your new placement. may it be a happy and peaceful time. I'm praying for you guys x

[@sandracollins7938]

Happy for y'all to be able to care for a new baby in need. Both of you have lots of love to give that sweet baby. God Bless!!!!

[@melissaroberts4321]

You guys are just so pure and lovely to watch, I wish there was more of you in this world 🥰

[@yvonneduffy6812]

Beautifully said Mary ❤

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Congratulations and also thank you!

[@dawnmontgomery5180]

Here, always through this journey..love every moment.

[@ashleyray7506]

I know I’m not alone in saying I appreciate you sharing what you can and I’m glad baby is healthy enough to come home! Praying for your family and all those impacted by this little ones journey 💕 thanks for doing what you do!

[@jazstackhouse985]

I love you guys and everything you both have been doing! ❤

[@discovr4me]

Wishing blessings for you all. So glad this child will have a loving and safe home with you.

[@open_mindeddog_training]

I’m so happy for you guys! Congratulations! Sending you lots of love and hugs! ❤😂

[@ElaineSharon358]

Congrats guys❤

[@Anna_Beth_]

Parenthood is so beautiful on you two! I’ve loved watching you and Peter grow thru your medical journey and now also parents! Long time viewer and you’re both so amazing!

[@vickyz188]

So happy for that little baby that is blessed to be cared for by y'all ❤❤❤❤

[@kagomegrrl21]

i am so happy for your journey as a foster parents. and i hope that everything goes well.And pease know that we are all praying for the kiddo.

[@belindavanowen1990]

Thanks for sharing what you can. There are those of us who are on the fence about this and you’re helping us!!

[@sheilablackwell6785]

What a blessing for this little baby to be coming home to a safe place filled with love from 3 brothers ( Elijah, Ollie & Harry) and a foster mom and dad who will protect her and fill her little heart with overflowing love♥️

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

It's a boy, not a girl - Mary refers to the baby as "he" when they're leaving the hospital and when talking about the bassinet.

[@bobbieboo92519]

3 brothers? What did I miss?

[@maayan2818]

@@bobbieboo92519i think the op was referring to elijah, ollie, and harry

[@sheilablackwell6785]

@@bobbieboo92519they refer to Harry and Ollie as Brothers- sorry for confusion

[@Kopitskid78]

Praying for the foster baby's birth family.. for their family.. that there will be a successful reunion, but also Mary and Peter's heart as they take this journey. oh Lord, This is such a wonderful, joyous that Mary and Peter journey that have chosen to provide a stable and loving home to this child. I pray for the birth family and I ask that you protect them, that they can be a successful reunion with their son. They won't miss too many of his milestones. I pray for their heart, that whatever the situation is, that you give them a place of peace, break down the walls of their hearts and really come to know you and bond with that child. In your holy name, Amen