🇵🇭 FILIPINO Adoptee finds HER former US Military Father, 🇺🇸 AFTER 45 years apart!

[@LeahandBlair]

If anybody has information on a Ms Delia Garboni originally from Catbalogan in Samar, Philippines (age around 65) please reach out to us via our FB page @ The Leah and Blair Slog. 🇵🇭❤️🇵🇭❤️🇵🇭❤️🇵🇭❤️ About us: The Leah and Blair Slog is a Husband and Wife Team based in the Philippines helping families reunite with long lost loved ones. www.buymeacoffee.com/leah_and_blair Thank you for the support, the views and comments, all are greatly appreciated. 👍 subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@LeahandBlair?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------ We also are in need of donated Ancestry DNA kits to help the Amerasians living in the Philippines find their long lost fathers.

[@caswede9055]

Another awesome story thank you for your hard work I’m hoping to somehow help you guys in the future!

[@goldengilmaky6788]

Filipinos are one of the nicest and sweetest people on earth.

[@LeahandBlair]

Correct! 💯

[@countrygirl432]

I'm a haffu who was blessed to be raised by my American dad and Japanese mom. It's very difficult for ppl who are not to understand the deep questioning we face of how difficult for us as children to not be considered not enough of one ethnicity or the other. Some family members have treated us as outsiders or not accept us as part of "their " family.

[@LeahandBlair]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@limtseho3540]

Road to 100k Blair and Leah!!! Your almost there!!! So happy for you both... You've really found your calling as well as your KZbin niche ❤

[@pangga214]

Omg I'm addicted watching your videos Leah & Blair. ❤

[@LeahandBlair]

💯👍👍❤️‍🔥

[@schatz5104]

You made me cry again. God Bless you Lea and Blair ❤ I'm happy for Mary Jean. Your father is lucky for having a daughter like you.

[@AnthonyWoon-w8e]

I love watching Yu show. Because I wince lost my kids in Trinidad after 25 years they found me. Yu show brings tears to my eyes

[@LeahandBlair]

Thank Trinidadian people! ❤️‍🔥💯

[@Christop-t4u]

You couple are ANGLES that really love to help,, I Love you both! here in USA an Amerasian, Thank you for opening the many cases of more Abandon Amerasian in the Philippines! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!

[@Leys28]

Crying story😢Thank you for helping ameraisians here in olongapo, hoping you to come back again for the others story and mine.... godbless you both❤ ❤

[@LeahandBlair]

Will do. Pm our FB page.

[@Leys28]

@leahandblair okay,sir.. sorry for i did not come to the venue last time you had the interview here,because I have no money at that time for the bus going there coz I'm far from San Felipe😔so hoping for, if you have the second chance to come back again will prepare... thanks poh ❤️

[@TB-xx4gc]

God is Good and full of grace! Blair and Leah, you both are two amazing people put on this earth to serve and you are doing an amazing job of it. Bless you both.

[@heavenlyfortune2905]

Blair and Lea, you are such an amazing couple chosen by heaven to have this great mission. May your tribe be more blessed.

[@LeahandBlair]

Thank you. New video out in a couple of days. 😀

[@dorothylaviolette4924]

Such an incredible story, I hope she finds her mom. Lots of hugs Leah & Blair for helping Mary Jean. I keep watching your vlogs , from the Northwest Territories, 🇨🇦 Canada

[@Victoria-ov3ge]

Beautiful to know her father finally wanted to reach out, and a brother also has been found 😊🙏🏼

[@KayleenCunningham-k2r]

Me to addicted these stories make me humble for knowing my mum and dad uncle's aunties ect.I was blessed But I have been watching these heartfelt stories they are going to be Blessed More 😊❤❤❤

[@tuvou6971]

good result she connected to her father, good job Blair and your beautiful wife

[@Cristinaj.mAdkins]

God bless Sir Mam...for helping us Amerisian...

[@texasgina]

I wonder if my grandfather had a child somewhere in the South Pacific. When he died in 1981, (I was 16) my grandmother found an old picture of an Asian woman. He was in the South Pacific during World War II.

[@Victoria-ov3ge]

You could do an ancestor dna testing 😊… You never know who you’ll find😊… good luck😊

[@Hassanwest]

Grandfather 👴 player player 😂😂😂

[@LeahandBlair]

Take a DNA test

[@islandgirl7281]

Beautiful poem....fit a happy ending....these stories can be so emotional...thanks to you two for making others dreams a reality....much love and respect❤❤❤

[@LeahandBlair]

🙂🥰

[@santiagodelacruz1672]

Godbless Leah and Blair always support ❤❤❤❤❤ love you both guys thanks for helping our kababayans

[@LeahandBlair]

Thank you.

[@johnroberts9160]

If you can't say something nice, be quite! This is a struggle for children. Father's need to know and to care for their children. Blood is thicker than beer. God bless 🙏 & stay vigilant.

[@marvinreso1665]

That father is not a bad person. Where is he here in the US? He is just shocked too

[@arnoldbie1956]

Hey Sir Blair good morning, you are very lucky to have mam Leah in your life to be a very loving and understanding wife to you, congratulations also for winning Filipino heart with what you do, as your advocacy in helping reunites and finding lost member of the family, I really admire your helping with my countryman, what I can contribute is for keeping to watch your every vlog whenever you have upload..Godspeed to your family. Salute!

[@pufflife45]

Look at mary jane reaction hearing her father voice , every little Girls love there daddy that how much she love you sir so every morning you call her make room for your daughter and grandchildren too, love as no bad fuel in it , just as love without hatred , one love mary jane from Jamaica 🇯🇲 . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jannotasleep9551]

Aw that is great she found her dad. I hope they can meet up one day.

[@alexandria62753]

God bless you MaryJane❤️🙏🇵🇭 And your family ❤️ watching from Germany 🇩🇪

[@marrie5820]

It's the ABSENT FATHER'S obligation to call his daugther. Of course Mary Jane awkward and hesitant to ever call her absent father once again because of the rejection she had on the first place.

[@lorettacook1754]

It's a shame what has happened to the Amer-Asains. You can just imagine how difficult life has been for them. I pray that they will get the closure they need.

[@bernadettecoyne-ti2zx]

Maybe he didn't have her number????

[@bhunga62]

Having watched many videos on this channel and others, I have to the conclusion that all the fathers had been extremely irresponsible. Because they did not use contraception methods, they should have followed up. Kudos to those who tried against all odds.

[@maryjean1930]

Wow how touching thank you so much sir Blair & mam Leah of helping them❤

[@prettygeorgialady1249]

Oh my, that poem you spoke wrapped with tears.

[@marvinreso1665]

This channel has been very helpful to those who lost their fathers

[@fatherfounded2413]

Mary Jean's case was very interesting to work. Initially she DNA tested with MyHeritage, after MH donated 40 DNA kits to Father Founded. She had a very high DNA match from their database, sharing 24% of the same DNA with a man who was in the US. He responded to the message Geoffrey Tayag sent him and then I was able to email him. Her half-brother was born in the Philippines and adopted by an Air Force officer and his family, they most likely share the same mother. He too is searching for his birth parents who are both Filipino.

[@LeahandBlair]

Thanks to all the team at Fatherfounded.org for doing such a great job. ❤️

[@Christop-t4u]

I feel you ,, how hurt it is , how ever we are strong ,, we still compassion with everything

[@Smith.8888]

the longing and rejection... 😢 mixed signals cause anxious of rejection of others, i became a caregiver because of my Dad too chances of taking care of him

[@stecar9122003]

I don't understand how anyone could not love a child just because they aren't a blood relative. My aunt who passed away last year adopted a girl from India and our family always treated her as if she's a part of the family because she was and she wasn't treated like an outsider. Just imagine where we would all be if God rejected all of us like some people do to others. Even though I'm not searching for a parent I want to thank you both for all of your hard work, dedication and love that you do for strangers to reunite families. You both and all others like you are truly angels. God bless you all.

[@lineauomo]

Hi Mr. Blair. I love that poem in the end. More power to you and to Leah. It seems I have watched all the videos already and I hope you can upload soon. Maybe like a check in or share what’s happening there in Cebu with your family and the boys

[@everyonehasadream]

Everyone has a dream and Mary Jean has one as well. God bless the Filipina, who loves her family. :-)

[@mariavictorianicdao2285]

Good job amd God bless you mrmi kyong n tutulungan n pinabayaan NG mga ama o Ina mbuhay kyong mag asawa

[@KnH07]

These is maybe one of the reasons why the commanding general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines himself a descendant of an American serviceman placed several restrictions inside Filipino military camps housing US military personel when they are here for exercises. No going out when not on exercise or patrol with Filipino troops. No intoxicating/alcohol drinks inside the camps. While enterprising Filipinos are allowed to rent to to set up temporary shops inside those camps, they are made to sign MOA that no intoxicating/alcohol beverages maybe sold. Maintaining sanitation and interaction with the female staff of these shops is limited like no seating with the american GI's, no unncessary display of affection between the female staff and the american customers, no staff is allowed to go out with the American GI',s

[@peterfindsyourfamily]

another amazing story. hope she finds her mother soon too. I also hope that I can help someone find their biological family.

[@15p]

What a nice video. I'm happy you find your father. I'm all so happy that your father is still alive, I feel live we have the same journey, because your father lives in New mexico, same like my. But my father is already dead and I never meet him personal, but I have a big family from my father side, I hope one day you can all so take the journey to visit your father,I wish you all the best.

[@MISSIONSCHANNEL-u9c]

Leah and blair may GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@Leon-c5e]

Howdy Blair & Leah, I'm so happy with y'all for helping others on this planet, I'm deeply touched emotionally, yea as a former musician in Subic bay, I've seen it all,and ya guys standing angels to all unfortunate Ameriasian children.I myself has 2 mixed Caucasian and Filipino.young boys.God bless y'all God bless United States of America.from Tx y'all.

[@LeahandBlair]

💯 Appreciate you watching our stories. 🙂

[@Leon-c5e]

@@LeahandBlair not a problem buddy it's much more interesting than Trump and Harris.

[@GarrettSAlston]

What a tearjerker. I just cried over my made 🍤 , bacon 🥓, cheese omelette I just made and sat down to eat!! I know that feeling very well from my real deceased father!! So happy your father changed his mind!! Hooray for happy ongoing's!! May all your future endeavors be great!! Yes, si, chai, dung, ja, oui, Oo!! All be blessed, safe, healthy, happy, aware, smart, prosperous and great( compassionate) ! Much love to all!! ❤🎉. Never ever give up!! I feel you!! Thurl G( another one of my many nicknames) ghost or out!!Peace y Adios!! Still crying at the end!! Oo❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😅😅😮😢❤❤

[@hughphillips1427]

Her adoptive parent’s family sound terrible, if they made negative comments about her. I was adopted also but never had any negative comments. I was born and bought up in England.

[@Smith.8888]

we have the same fate i was adopted by a single man and his siblings didn't agree because of the money he was a CPA accountant all his life he works for the whole family but so sad about greedy people/siblings just wanted his money... they make my life miserable because his not around when i grew up I'm just blessed with his Mom and 1 sibling treat me like a normal kid like they're own.

[@r.gordontrueblood3188]

This is a good news story, but there is still another step...Mary Jean needs to see her father in person, she needs to feel the love that only his warm embrace can do. And she really should know her American family. She can only be complete when the family connections are complete. But to her credit, I am sure she is grateful just to have found him...my prayer now is for a happy reunion.

[@marierocher4422]

A beautiful story with a happy ending but we wish more of a happy ending. Perhaps the father or the mother had left in this world or alive but the fact the children left behind found the connection, the link to their roots is answered is fully satisfying and you made it possible Leah and Blair. Stay strong and courage. Yes your full of Empathy to do it. ❤️👍💐 n.b. sorry am late due time difference.

[@LeahandBlair]

Thanks as always! 😀

[@BebsHeudecker]

another amazing video.. hope I can meet you guys I am also from Cebu

[@renecabalquinto4103]

God bless you both

[@Scotts_Story]

Another vid that goes to the heart 😊 well done

[@VirginiaSadia]

Nice cinematography

[@marvinreso1665]

They want to be found some of them

[@bel250]

Oh shoot! who is chopping onion at the end of this video....Once again, you captured the essence of your newlyfound calling, and empathy...

[@LeahandBlair]

❤️

[@seanw2823]

Nice story

[@robertmaglaya5387]

thank you thank you thank you

[@naturelover3189]

The owner of this channel are working like an angel. I always grateful to you n it touch my sentimental very hard, caz I'm facing this case.

[@LeahandBlair]

Thanks and sorry to hear that.

[@Pghedges21]

You did it to me again😢😢

[@flordelizaumbao698]

love watching ur channel..so emotinal.

[@TrueFilipino2024]

❤❤❤❤❤ good jobs guys!

[@louisguagenti6600]

Dad, you call your daughter.

[@StaceyJackson-n9w]

I was always curious about if my father ever knew romantically a Vietnamese woman when he was in Vietnam during the war.

[@RachelCabalquinto]

I want to see my father in America my biological mother is edith

[@melodyhess1683]

She’s afraid of rejection🥲

[@DuxhaIvjst]

I really want to have luck like this, so what can I do to have the same chance as some others?

[@RachelCabalquinto]

pls. Find the biological father of James Batterfield

[@Simply_Thess]

Jane i would like to talk to leah and her husband also maybe they can come over my house here in tagaytay i also need thy're help

[@LeahandBlair]

Send a PM to our FB page. 🙂

[@RogerSanGabriel]

These are getting sad.

[@paulettern9913]

❤

[@SuperMarlene333]

Why collect call. No FB messenger? Collect call is very expensive.

[@Simply_Thess]

I mean Mary jean si Momshie ito

[@natiflores8654]

Aww ❤️👍🤗

[@athenahappy4485]

reality mostly american dont care not all not like us pilipino we care a lot of our siblings

[@keithadams2368]

Very true!

[@oblakngzambales0711]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jimueltrinio225]

Why don't they talk via messenger so that it is free.

[@mariecabaneshucamis]

so sad both parents rejected her😢 but dont worry Jesus loves you so so much!

[@titaesterpagay9669]

Made me cry this touching storries

[@juliorabago4409]

Where in New Mexico… Is he a Navajo?

[@kathyh4804]

I wish these men would realize when they abandon their children, the lifelong damage it causes them!! It’s truly evil how many men just make the babies and leave! Even if they don’t want the mother… for Gods sake be there for the child! This world is so narcissistic and people are so self centered! Where is the compassion?! So many damaged children and adults because of their fathers abandoning them!!! They WILL be accountable to God when they die for the pain and suffering they caused their children! God puts much accountability on fathers! Women can be just as evil! But psychologically, it seems way worse when its the father This woman is extremely beautiful and seems to be so kind and sensitive. I’m praying for her right now that the Lord Jesus Christ touches and heals her heart and that she realizes how valuable she is in her REAL Fathers eyes…. GOD!🙏🏻💕✝

[@samuelopati7916]

Leah and Blair, you guys you should Visit Kenya 🇰🇪 and do a blog where by British soldiers left behind British children 🤔

[@LeahandBlair]

It's very far! 🤞

[@samuelopati7916]

@@LeahandBlair haha you never know maybe one day you might Kenya

[@gordonmccreadie2008]

If the American military made their men more accountable and involved proper moral standards in their service men a lot of these abandoned children would have had better lives.the standard of morality in soldiers is directly connected to their professional behaviour as not only soldiers but ambassadors and examples of their nations people.not only that but directly effects in a destructive effect on the lives of the nation's people they are serving in.service means serving your nation in a fit and proper manner,,not self serving without moral conviction.

[@LeafBurrower]

This is so much better. You should use Leah more, have her do the voice-overs and interviews, it feels less paternalistic*. You don't have the voice for it Blair, you try too hard to sound oh-so sensitive and it just turns into cloying sentimentality. Allow your audience to empathise without getting in the way. I guarantee, the more you put yourself on the margins of these videos, rather than front and center with the selfie stick and all over the narration, the more effective they will be. The title and the voice over at 13:31 is simpy over-egging the pudding, use one or the other (I'd go for the title) but not both. And lose the adjectives and the superlatives, it should just say "That very evening", or something like that--allow the story to unfold itself, it's pretty obvious what's happening and it's more effective to allow her to be the protagonist of her own story. * I've been trying to put my finger on it and this is the problem Blair, try as you might you can't escape the taint of the 'White Man's Burden' perspective on the very valid issues you address on your channel. This is why it immediately feels better when Leah is the interlocutor rather than you. Sorry mate, you should stick to logistics, camera, sound and editing! I bet you'd get much better traction, too.

[@danielarenos5569]

Nice one... CHEERS

[@RachelCabalquinto]

pls. Find the biological father of James Batterfield

[@felysanchez2483]

❤

[@RachelCabalquinto]

pls. Find the biological father of James Batterfield

[@RachelCabalquinto]

pls. Find the biological father of James Batterfield

[@RachelCabalquinto]

pls. Find the biological father of James Batterfield

[@LeahandBlair]

Pm

[@RachelCabalquinto]

pls. Find the biological father of James Batterfield

[@LeahandBlair]

Send a PM to our FB page.

[@RachelCabalquinto]

pls. Find the biological father of James Batterfield