"How Are You Now?" Two Louisiana families build friendship after baby name brings them together

Four years ago, two families came together by chance through a baby boy named Kingston James Hall. CBS News' lead national correspondent David Begnaud traveled back to Lafayette, Louisiana, to find out what they've been up to.
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[@reaIIifebootbaby]

I’m from Lafayette Louisiana, it can be a racist place to grow up. This lady put all the bad people to shame. I hope Kingston James Hall lives to be 86 too!

[@FuckTheFedMayne]

I already know I'm in Alex always down there people can be prejudice but I like to think most are full of love

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Amen!

[@glamouriche5847]

In Jesus Name 🙏🏼 Amen

[@preciousbeautyj1043]

86 or older.

[@reaIIifebootbaby]

@@preciousbeautyj1043 You must be white.

[@lucyburr5516]

Tears rolling down my face right now. A precious story showing the power of unconditional love that created a new family.

[@lucy2014]

I'm crying too. What a beautiful story. And it proves that when people's hearts are in the right place, the color of a person's skin is so unimportant. These are two races who share a deep and loving bond. I wish everyone could learn this.

[@debrawalker2414]

😥😥😥

[@tamikalove1]

Me too!!! Had me trying to find the onions 😊

[@924MUSIC]

Me too

[@ellanina801]

@@tamikalove1 😹 your comment cracked me up! When I’m crying really hard, “Oh, I’ve been gardening in the onion patch” 🧅 those gosh darn onions!

[@aznmochibunny]

I lost it when Jamie kissed little Kingston as soon as he was in her arms, as if he was her own blood grandson. What a wonderful story and a glorious name - Kingston James Hall - sounds like royalty.

[@deealexander6178]

He Is royalty. ❤️. I'm praying the Word which says "train up a child in the way he should go and he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6; and We are Royalty and Ambassadors in Christ Jesus. 2 Cor. 5 20, 1 Peter 2:9

[@BeenDelivered]

@@deealexander6178 Amen.

[@anglusedwards5163]

I'm right there with you.

[@dorothyrosemain5560]

GOD is good!!!, GOD is love!!!

[@nas84payne]

King James indeed (shoutout to LeBron 😉😎).

[@gwenniegirl50]

Extra special report because of David’s mom’s connection. When he said, “That’s my mom” it was evident how affected he was. David always tells a great story.

[@jennyl.5358]

I thought, what a blessing he was the interviewer. Talk about blessings all the way around.

[@craftmom5302]

We need more people like this in the world what a beautiful story

[@darrenheadrick3669]

Ms. Jessica You can be one of those people. Jist be kind to others. It's not that hard a kind word, a smile to a stranger can make that persons day.

[@marcwells03]

Talking about angels and “god” is offensive to people who don’t believe in fairytales and nonsense like angels.

[@Rain-yh9ws]

@@marcwells03 actually angel's do exist. With cameras EVERYWHERE All over the World in cars to Streets, homes ect & the invention of equipment to tract or show the paranormal it has become clear that the World is full of strange things. Also " freedom of information Act" was passed & everything the government has kept quite about for centuries is now open. We know we are not alone in this universe. As a paranormal researcher/ investigator this once unscientific field has become very scientific. And as an animal advocate its also interesting that an animal will be the first to know the presence of something paranormal...they are the true gifts. 🤗

[@marcwells03]

@@Rain-yh9ws with so many cameras EVERYWHERE it’s odd that there is still no evidence. You’ve just proclaimed it to be true because you want it to be true. Even if you believe in paranormal, how do you know those are angels and not the devil pretending to be an angel

[@marcwells03]

@@Rain-yh9ws please send one video of an angel

[@fusemore1059]

Man I am a cold hearted person but this left me in tears. This was so beautiful to see. I love it. Welcome little Kingston James and I hope your life is wonderful

[@scorpiocara6798]

Why are you cold-hearted?

[@tebzmoney259]

I am glad your heart experienced a bit of joy from this story. You are loved and your life matters in this world.

[@Rain-yh9ws]

@@tebzmoney259 that was a beautiful thing say.💗

[@oraldinepoellnitz3905]

Fuse you touched my heart ❤ I need tissue.

[@joanneweiss3864]

Definitely not cold hearted💖

[@jdstep97]

I know everyone wants to talk about the mom, the kid and the lady who lost her dad. But I want to give a shout out to the reporter!! Great job on sharing this heart-warming story to everyone.

[@A__Mina]

Yeah I’m glad his mom was able to give him this story

[@bcfly1965]

There are so many nice stories out there but the media keeps over reporting the bad ones! This reporter deserves a weekly spot to report the good news stories!

[@kinsmed]

Every picture of that kid is cute. And he has the love of two families. Kingston. James. Hall.

[@reneemiddleton7333]

I Love it!!

[@nidiagraham7444]

Family is not only by blood and last name, family is love ❤

[@sherrydenny7158]

"....strangers can become family" OMG! This was an Amazing Story and I am so happy it was told. Blessings to you all.

[@tessp.l1284]

We are all family and supposed to act as such as we were commanded by Our Blessed Lord to "love God with your whole heart, mind and strength and your neighbor as yourself" very simple and beautiful!

[@mercygardner7833]

Beautiful story the hand of God

[@Odyssey-2014]

I love that skin color was never mentioned!! It was about two families coming together and melding together as one! Love, real love always unites! This blessed my heart so much today!!!

[@holyexperience1976]

Especially since we're talking about the South.

[@ir5989]

Until this comment…

[@Odyssey-2014]

I knew someone would say this!

[@MisssKayy]

@@ir5989 exactly! They are so obsessed with race but get mad when someone acknowledges it.🙄

[@pokkemuur6539]

@@MisssKayy lmao facts

[@kellyedes6318]

Kingston James is such a cute boy. Love how they are like family now. We need more positive videos and things like this. Thank you for posting.. There 2 women should be an inspiration to everyone.

[@truthandjustice7219]

Kingston Jamaica

[@veritiesking7150]

More hospitals should have a buzzar to acknowledge throughout the hospital that a baby is born. What happened between the two ladies coming together to recognize the deceased and the living was just "wonderful". It would be so nice for a Organization to establish a program for a hospital to bring to together "the coming in and the going out of life" to be celebrated

[@Angela-cd9bj]

Yes that bell 🥰

[@vactlife]

Yesss!!! Hospitals in Houston play the same lullaby and it always brings a smile to my face.

[@mikalasnyder8724]

my local hospital does it & the day my niece was born they had to play it 3 times within 3 hours (that’s just in the time i was there too)

[@Angela-cd9bj]

@@mikalasnyder8724 That’s so sweet 🥰

[@SammySingally]

I’m a bit worried about the lullaby playing at the same time a woman finds out her baby has no heartbeat, is coming in for a DNC because she’s miscarrying, or her baby just died (in utero or shortly after birth).

[@chubbytummymafia]

I am crying with happiness that these families met each other. This was just beautiful.

[@tiradomaribel9436]

"Family is everything" Absolutely right. Beautiful story, God bless.

[@musiclove4635]

I'm crying my eyes out, what a beautiful story.

[@FaithandNova]

Me too, would love a blessings like this ❤️❤️

[@carolerodriguez5435]

Me, too.

[@nyieshahopkins6700]

That’s so beautiful, I couldn’t help but she’d a tear. Kudos to them

[@monarich0705]

That’s a strong name! God bless all of them.

[@bitesizedfoodie]

How beautiful! Out of this woman's loss came a beautiful new family!

[@melliemel32]

They didn’t have to make me cry this morning…wow! May the LORD bless that cute young man. I pray that he grows to live for Jesus and love Him and people. It was amazing that they were both open to be family…

[@juliethwarren9857]

Regardless of race we must love one another. We are God's children❤

[@Kinikia95]

Yes. Such as not bringing up race when it has zero to do with the story.

[@shawday7911]

@@Kinikia95 it has everything to do with race considering the race relation in the America 🇺🇸. Stop gaslighting

[@Venusstar22]

Regardless of race? We are all one of the same.... the Human Race. Race is a fictional invention to separate the people's of the Earth from one another.....divide and conquer.... one of the oldest tricks in the book.

[@lasandralucas7314]

One of the best story ever!! This brings tears to my eyes with joy and love. Thanks David and your mother for sharing this.

[@deirdreyearwood3383]

Such a beautiful story. I bet the senior James's spirit resonates in little Kingston ❤

[@lea6299]

Deirdre yearwood HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT KIND OF SPIRIT THAT MAN HAD Y'ALL ARE SOME MIXED UP PEOPLE DAMN

[@michaelmccauley648]

This is how you make old men cry tears of joy. I’ll never know any of the folks in this story, but I’m so glad they still exist and teach us how to live with each other.

[@triciac1019]

Aww, that just got me crying. What a sweet story.

[@blackdiamonds4046]

I'm at work y'all l, I can't be bawling like this.😢😢😢

[@Joelsellers29]

Man, first I'm shedding tears, then I read this and cracked up.

[@asurviorbeck8132]

I know that I am not the only one to shed a tear. Blessings and prosperity to all involved. 😇

[@dp7047]

Couldn't stop crying

[@deborahcox3011]

A beautiful story, made me cry. Lovely people, darling Kingston James.

[@demetricwilliams8702]

This was beautiful and I'm crying. I'm from Opelousas, Louisiana and we are those kind of people. Amazing.

[@Maddiehere89]

What a great story! I’m crying. Kingston James Hall you will always have your guardian angel looking out for you!

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

What a cute little guy. I remember when this was originally aired I thought it was so sweet. Then I saw the time they met and that was a beautiful tear jerker. To see this follow up 4 years later is wonderful. I love that they have the book about her dad so they can see that this isn’t just a name but they can know the person behind the mame! It’s adorable that he is proud to tell his whole name. It’s a name that speaks success. It sounds like the name of a doctor, a teacher or lawyer. Someone who will contribute greatly to ghis country! May he be successful no matter what!

[@jessicaspears3713]

What a beautiful story!!! Praise God!! How could anyone watch this and not cry tears of JOY?!

[@jennixlalovlogs]

I love this story so much, I cried with all my heart. SO BEAUTIFUL! God bless the families and little Mr. Kingston James Hall.

[@sugardoessweets7718]

Louisiana people and culture! Nothing like it in the world! ❤️#LouisianaProud #nolabit

[@1stvongoejr]

Man this guy... always making me misty eyed, with these great stories that show that the power of love.

[@christinaford1801]

So uplifting and emotional 😭🥹 We need more stories like this in the world. So cool. His name flows really well. I’d love to see an update years down the road when he’s actually old enough to fully understand how he got his middle name. 🥰

[@agoodgurl2k]

This is the part of life that keeps my faith in humanity intact. ♥️

[@tati4123]

Beautiful. Gave me nothing but happy tears God bless you all

[@lynnify6]

God is so so good ...unconditional love brought two people together who didnt know one another and now they are family. Kingston James Hall you are an amazing Angel. God bless this new family always

[@goddesstara4949]

I’m crying right now this is a beautiful story. I lost my uncle yesterday, he was 80 and I thought about what she said when one life is lost another child is born into this world.

[@audreymo63]

So sorry for your loss🥀

[@goddesstara4949]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@marcwells03]

What other fictional stories do you believe ? Santa claus? Tooth fairy ?

[@traceyweste4253]

This is so beautiful. Blessings to both families. This is the type of News we need ❤️❤️

[@niecylanae33]

This is beautiful 🙏🏾

[@takeishadeburr]

😭😭😭😭 So many tears of joy!! My heart is full! (My father’s name was James as well 🥹). #LouisianaProud

[@tejas4x4]

David Begnaud always does an amazing job of telling the most heart touching stories like nobody else can. I often watch them several times and share them. Love this story and everything about it. Keep up the great work David!!

[@J_Westbrook]

I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm so happy for your gain.

[@LaneBlackmer]

So sweet and this little boy is SO CUTE!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@angelhurd8472]

Absolute best story, thank you my tears won’t stop!!

[@MoogieB]

I’m so happy I saw this story for several reasons. I’m from New Iberia & miss hearing those South Louisiana accents! My girls were born in Lafayette in the 80s. I love that new parents can press a button to announce their newborn with a sweet song. Most of all, this story shows the lovely people who live in Cajun country. There are many people from all over who live out their Christian values every day. This is a prime example. Miss y’all Cajuns!!

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Amen 🙏🏻, I’m in my feelings. Kingston you are an angel for sure. Beautiful love ❤️

[@marcwells03]

Angel? You dont really believe such goofy nonsense ? Do you also believe in Noah's ark and that a guy lived inside a giant fish for 3 days 😂😂😂. Religious people are so funny!

[@glam_goth6662]

I love those lullaby sounds when visiting the hospital

[@dyoung2739]

I’m in tears. I firmly believe, too,when one leaves🙏🏽🕊this earth that a baby/angel❤️😇is born. What a beautiful story.

[@winging2458]

beautiful.....and so very wonderful as only SPIRIT can make a blessing. The name James means: He who supplants. I have no doubt the blessing of this child and these families coming together is a harbinger of MORE sweet blessings to come. Brought tears to my eyes....😇💜😇💜

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Praise Jesus

[@rosariotorres5324]

Wholesome story all around and it’s the reporters mom that also played a big part. She raised a fine man. God bless them all and the little angel.

[@rayisland23]

If that doesn't make you cry your not human!!!!

[@jacquelinesmith3450]

The baby is beautiful. That’s such a beautiful story. Love have no bounds 👏🏼

[@sealh06]

Beautiful story, I cried happy tears ❤️ God Bless Them All❤️

[@kristenkaz3080]

What an amazing story & an amazing miracle that death, birth, & love can do for us all.

[@Joelsellers29]

These are good tears. Wow. What a beautiful story. Love that they play a lullaby if the parents want to announce their baby being baby born. And, wish young Kingston James a Happy & fulfilling life.

[@ritaobrien2779]

This is a beautiful tribute and story. May all who see this realize that friendship and family ties can and do happen even when they are not blood related. The world could learn so much from this.

[@debbiecooper1677]

I cried the whole time watching this. what wonderful story

[@MJ-zc1ln]

Such a beautiful and emotional story, I couldn’t help but cry. Sharing personal experiences and encouraging others is how we can connect to strangers.

[@michaelmaps2004]

She is so respectful

[@Jessicamarlana1999]

I made it until 4:40 without crying but oh my goodness this is the sweetest story🤍🕊

[@ShawnPlusOne]

What a beautiful story and when mom gave her that precious baby and she tenderly held and kissed him I lost it. ❤️

[@alphaomega5909]

This reminds me of a lovely scene from that TV show "Designing Women". Of the older lady passing then one of the Designing Women having her baby. Dolly Parton played the Angel.

[@Irish.liquorice]

It’s so funny to read this because the video I watched just before this was a little girl crying saying Dolly Parton’s voice sounded like love.

[@tujuanasimmons3889]

Yesss, that's my favorite episode!!! Even after so many years, it still warms my heart and brings me to tears!!! 😭🥰❤🙏🏽

[@alphaomega5909]

@@tujuanasimmons3889 My wife was a huge fan of Designing Women. We're still a couple, 63 yrs. 😉🥰⛵️

[@oliviastar3812]

Oh wow.... I just smiled and smiled and smiled throughout this wonderful video. God bless them all and I pray their voluntary bond only gets stronger and stronger as Kingston James grows in love.

[@redgingerbreadpam]

I'm from that area of SW Louisiana & I'm so proud to hear this story. Yes we should all love each other unconditionally.

[@hectornegron9155]

With that name and family behind him I have no doubt this little bundle of joy will turn out to be a great man. Blessings to both families. To David Begnaud, un abrazo from Puerto Rico. Gracias amigo, you're part of our familia too. We love you brother. Be safe, be blessed.

[@1helluvawomen]

I wish all hospitals played a lullaby every time a baby was born. I was on an assignment at a hospital in New York that did this. It was really busy and chaotic then this sweet lullaby played and for a slight moment it was calm and peaceful❤. Beautiful Story.❤

[@vetocrown]

What a beautiful story! I can’t stop crying!

[@She_Won]

Beautiful story ❤️ Proves this world is still full of love. Thank you.

[@ladycave5066]

This is so refreshing to see in this angry world we are living in.

[@rhondaunger1228]

God bless these two people what a story. This is the true meaning of a spiritual encounter placed there by God

[@susanhunter9196]

This was beautiful. Thank you, we needed that.

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

They all came in together in full circle. They are all connected!!

[@ashbook88]

😭 I needed this good cry. What a blessing! Thank you for this story.

[@tatiediallo9909]

Such a beautiful story

[@Kori123]

Told myself I wasn't going to cry but I couldn't hold my tears

[@comeagyn]

THIS IS HOW WE DO IN LOUISIANA! We keep humans in humanity and let the good times roll.

[@latyshal.2286]

Beautiful story. I love this. ❤ I'm glad they are still in contact with each other.

[@glam_goth6662]

What smart handsome fella!

[@fdm2155]

Aw, that is so sweet! It's great that both families were so open.

[@Loanwa]

This is beautiful! I've never been more proud of my Louisiana roots and my accent while watching this! Beautiful....such a blessing for these two families 🙏🏼❤️

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@Loanwa]

@@Godwinpounds4333 good cher! How you doing? 😆

[@Godwinpounds4333]

@@Loanwa I’m doing good, its nice meeting with you here. Where are you texting from?

[@Loanwa]

@@Godwinpounds4333 Texas! And you?

[@Godwinpounds4333]

@@Loanwa I’m from Florida, How’s the situation of things over there?

[@darondatoole7439]

This is so precious and refreshing. Wonderful people!!

[@latoyahodges4962]

This story makes me wanna cry . Just beautiful

[@mscherrypie86]

Such a beautiful story 💗 thank you for sharing such an inspiring message of true love and friendship

[@alexasaltz4229]

When I am just about to give up on humanity, life hits me with stories like this one. Faith restored. Kingston James, be blessed little one...

[@janicesanders9981]

A beautiful story. It really brought tears to me. So nice to wake up and hear something good for a change...

[@meghanmcneill5365]

Omg-- tears. Kingston is so cute!

[@viazel2796]

😭❤️😭❤️😭 Beautiful! ❤️❤️🙏🏼 Two strangers💞💞💞❤️🙏🏼

[@privateconcierge3375]

Geeeez now I'm just balling, tears rolling and streaming all over the place! Thanks, CBS! it was soooo worth it!

[@klaritydawn]

Such a Beautiful story.....God bless and keep both families and precious Kingston James Hall Always.

[@marimorris4856]

a heartwarming story....spread kindness...change the culture!🙏🏾💖🙏🏾

[@tastyrecipesonabudget1689]

Oh this is beautiful.... more people should act on bold acts of love and kindness... 🙏🏼💕👏🏼👏🏼

[@auntiefan4202]

This is the sweetest thing ever.

[@joyceibanez8207]

I think you all like making people cry. I'm setting here crying like a baby. Absolutely beautiful.Thank you. God bless and keep you all.

[@CJ-3121]

Just came across this story...What a delightfully, beautiful story...Blessings to both families....What a beautiful connection between 2 families that created a special family

[@dorciaparham1322]

Beautiful story. Much love & greatness to both families! 💞

[@monicat.4880]

THIS IS WHAT HUMANITY IS TRULY ABOUT. THIS COST YOU NOTHING BUT HAVING A HEART AND LETTING IT OPEN UP TO ALL WHO WANT TO SEE IT. THANK YOU FOR THIS STORY. MORE.MORE.MORE.

[@trishanascott2322]

This is what I LOVE to see and not the opposite of it. It's so heartwarming seeing people loving each other. ❤❤