Our Journey to 5: An Adoption Story

[@UMblue83]

What a beautiful story and family. I think he is such a little cutie and he looks like he is actually biological, i mean he looks like all of you:)

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you so much!

[@ThePukdurapuk]

I watched this video and simply couldnt my tears of joy for your family. Thank you very much for you kindness and love. For giving hope and chance to Major. He is a very handsome and sweet boy. I hope that he is happy and healthy. Bless you and your family.

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you so very much! He is currently a very happy and healthy 12 year old boy.

[@denkent3633]

this has got to be one of the most beautiful and superbly edited videos on here, such a beautiful family, it warms the heart to watch it, bless all of you

[@StephKarpWrites]

This is the hugest compliment to me. thank you very much! I worked very hard on the video when I made it.

[@denkent3633]

@@StephKarpWrites your so welcome. it is so deserved, I just watched the video again, such a beautiful family, when I looked at you your husband, and the girls eyes all I could see was love. for this little boy may you all be blessed x

[@StephKarpWrites]

@@denkent3633 thank you very much! are you an adoptive parent yourself?

[@denkent3633]

@@StephKarpWrites no but I was unwanted and raised in violence and turmoil so stories like yours touch my heart x

[@StephKarpWrites]

@@denkent3633 I'm so sorry to hear of this. I hope as an adult you are able to surround yourself with wonderful people and provide for yourself all the things you need. God bless.

[@akx0203]

awe he’s such a sweet boy! I’m from Kazakhstan and he’s the same age with my little sis. hopefully you all are doing alright and thanks for giving him such a great opportunity to be grow up in beautiful loving family❤️ I’m going to adopt too when I’ll be older and it’s just so nice to see people adopting from Kazakhstan. so many children in our orphanages, it would be so nice if there were more people like you. have the best time with your family and thank you again!

[@Channi1978]

I was crying for the duration of this video. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. We, too, are on the same journey, the first ones going thru it after Kazakhstan reopened for adoptions. We have a referral of a boy the same age your son was then, and hence it brought it even closer to home. - Rasna Arora

[@barbibutton9619]

Channi1978 me too..it was very touching

[@StephKarpWrites]

Rasna, I am just seeing your message now!

[@loriadams1588]

What a gorgeous family!!

[@StephKarpWrites]

thank you!

[@mariajesusbetancorojeda3039]

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[@samsara-summermooncomehome5881]

Awww he's such a sweet, gorgeous little boy! 💖💖💖

[@StephKarpPhoto]

Thank you! The little boy is now 12 years old :)

[@luisaesposito]

What a beautiful experience, and this is such a gorgeous, professional looking video montage. It certainly brought a tear to my eye. I'm sending it to my girlfriend right now. I feel so blessed to have met you both. : ) Luisa

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you!

[@kristensydow648]

Stephanie, I had never seen your video - it is so amazing and almost directly mimics ours, it brought tears to my eyes. Though we've never face to face, I feel as if we are close friends, having gone through such similiar journeys, bringing our 3rd child home, with our other children waiting. What a beautiful family you have. God bless! Kristen Sydow

[@StephKarpWrites]

I am only seeing this message now -- We have come so far, all of us!

[@kim5714]

stephie! I was laughing, smiling and crying all at the same time watching this! I cannot believe how big Major got and miss seeing the girls! It has been too long since I have seen everyone! You did an amazing job, documenting this beautiful journey and it fills my heart with such joy that step by step you realized your dream- What a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY YOU AND GARY CREATED! LOVE YOU! XOXO

[@StephKarpWrites]

Kimmels!!

[@kamal9844]

Wow he looks like mom! Stay blessed.

[@StephKarpWrites]

Amazingly he does resemble our family! thank you!

[@molossergirl2]

Oh my gosh he is the image of his eldest sister, what a beautiful family!

[@StephKarpWrites]

Amazingly, he definitely does! Thank you!

[@StephKarpPhoto]

It’s very true. Thank you!

[@TheologianRBK]

A beautiful family full of love! Thank you for sharing this with everyone - I really enjoyed the tears and laughter. Major is gorgeous and has the cutest laugh!

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you so much!

[@barbibutton9619]

Its strange but he looks like mommy. This one was hard to watch..to leave him then leave your girls..what troopers you all are. Congratulations and ty for travelling so far..for thinking of those all around the world...waiting for their parents.

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you so much for your kind reply! He does resemble our family!

[@StephKarpPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@sweettravellumkan]

Dreams come true! God Bless you and your family.

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you very much!

[@birthofsun]

great video! that's so great that little baby found his beloved family. You have big hearts.

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you so much!

[@Болат-я9п]

Steph... What a beautiful Fam. of 5

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thanks Bolat!

[@1luciagodfrey]

Beautiful family!

[@StephKarpPhoto]

Yes, Many people think this too!! So do I. ;-) Thanks for watching.

[@StephKarpPhoto]

I'd love to hear of your journey! I'm glad you found my video. Would love help in any way I can. -- Stephanie

[@marcmoreau9411]

Joli boy ! et 2 systers superbes !

[@ДианаСевастьянова-л6ч]

What a cutie! :D I was adopted from Pavlodar.

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you! Where do you live now?

[@snowwhite5933]

Cute baby 👏👍🙏😍💞

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you!

[@liliatiberti7228]

Finalmente ha una famiglia !

[@MashVB]

Do you think I could email you ? About to start the process ...

[@StephKarpWrites]

How did your adoption process go?

[@MashVB]

@@StephKarpWrites oh wow. So nice to read you. My baby turned 8 on monday !!!! It went very well, thank you. How is your family doing ?

[@StephKarpWrites]

@@MashVB That is so great to hear! Where was your son adopted from? My son is now 12! I am sorry I waited so long to reply, didn't know enough about youtube back then to have seen the messages. Now will try to upload more.

[@MashVB]

@@StephKarpWrites its ok. Daughter, from latvia. I had a bio son before getting her and a bio daughter after. So, three munchkins total. 4/5 7 and 8.

[@StephKarpWrites]

@@MashVB I just cried through your glorious birth video. Beautiful and powerful. I have two bio daughters and then my son. While I would have loved to have experienced birth as you did, I did give birth on A Baby Story for my first daughter.

[@sonic3932]

Greetings from Almaty

[@StephKarpWrites]

Greetings!! Can't wait to visit one day again.

[@sarahcorrigan3601]

Our Journey 2 5: An Adoption Story. The Karp Family . August 2009

[@barbibutton9619]

Sarah Corrigan looking it up. You guys are soo amazing

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you!

[@mayarebornmommie7638]

Whats his name guys ?

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thank you! Major is his name.

[@gabriellasenziani3267]

Ciao che bello tre bambini carini anche la sua famiglia e bella carina come il bambini carini ciao tutti

[@gabriellasenziani3267]

Ciao grazie anche avoi famiglia che avete tre bambini carini ciao tutti

[@Dramatvxo338]

may 19 is his birthday that is mine to!

[@StephKarpWrites]

Super important day!

[@tommybeams7548]

Wish we could hear talking instead of music. Cute kid though.

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thanks so much! I have other videos with talking, would love for you to check them out at kzbin.info

[@martinanowak4290]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@hannakennedy9967]

How did you chose Kazakhstan?

[@StephKarpPhoto]

Hanna thanks for watching. To be honest, I started our researching Romania which is where my grandparents were born. When I found out Romania was closed to US adoptions at the time (not sure about now), I almost gave up. Something compelled me to continue to research countries that were open to US adoptions. In 2008, when we began the process, I had not been familiar with Kazakhstan. I learned about the country and found others on the internet who adopted from there and it felt like I was led to a new place where a child was waiting for me.

[@hannakennedy9967]

@@StephKarpPhoto WoW that’s great thank you. I’m only 17 but for the last year I’ve felt a deep desire to adopt from Kazakhstan! So thank you for your answer

[@StephKarpPhoto]

Hanna this is wonderful. I wanted to adopt a child since I was 18. I never thought it would happen in a way. I got married and had two biological children. And then at some point I felt I wouldn’t be living my truth if I didn’t pursue adoption. I am so thankful I did. I would be happy to talk to you any time about it, even years from now when you are ready. Xoxo [e-mail] .

[@judynajar3506]

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[@hannakennedy9967]

@@judynajar3506 ?

[@ceciliapagano6636]

Piccoli 😥✌👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍💼

[@StephKarpPhoto]

yes please do!!! write your email address here.

[@Girasol1985]

Karp is a Polish surname :)

[@StephKarpWrites]

I believe it is also Russian. Thank you!

[@tayloranstrom9371]

Major is gorgeous. I love Kazak children's chubby cheeks. My sis and bro=in=law adopted a boy and a girl from there. The boy, Brody was 8 months at the time and is now 12. If you sent me a quick message with your e-mail address I could send you a pic of him so you can see how gorgeous he is. It somewhat will let you see how your son will look in adolescence. My nephew Brody could be a model. The children over there are gorgeous.

[@StephKarpWrites]

I'm sorry I'm seeing this message so late! Your nephew must be 19 now! My son is now 12.

[@Comebackherein2050]

такой зайчонок))) спасибо, что усыновили его он сможет жить лучшей жизнью Усыновите меня тоже пожалуйста

[@StephKarpWrites]

Spasiba!

[@moscufo71]

Beautiful family.....Congratulations! By the way, your video is done very well. We have adopted a son from Russia. You can check my video on my profile! Best wishes from all of us :)

[@StephKarpWrites]

Thanks so much! I worked hard on it. Hope your family is well!