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[Vlog 5.13.23] - Our family has been changing behind the scenes...
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Welcome to The Frey Life daily vlogs! We are Peter & Mary, a married couple in our early 30's, showing the ups and downs of everyday life with #CysticFibrosis, a genetic lung disease that Mary was born with. In August 2019, Mary started a new CF medication that changed the trajectory of our future, and life has changed dramatically - including our son, Elijah, joining our family in December 2021. We also have an adorable standard poodle, Oliver, and a hairless sphynx cat, Harry. It's our hope that these videos can be an encouragement to to celebrate the little things in life and find joy amidst a world full of hard realities!
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[@jackiehoward7300]

Congratulations, Frey family. This foster child and Elijah are so fortunate to have such awesome people to nurture and love them.

[@ivark56ofPA]

Congrats on baby number 2 for the freys!!

[@maddiexsaurus]

I can’t imagine a safer or more loving environment for a child 😭🩷 they’re so lucky

[@ivark56ofPA]

I sure on the wishlist was plans for another child joining elijah..

[@mhelen7360]

I can't imagine anyone more perfectly suited for foster parenting than you two! With as much love and joy as you have to give, any child placed in your care will be fortunate indeed. I'm so excited over your new adventure, and pray the Lord's blessing on you as parents and on each child whose life is influenced by you.

[@karinx6]

We fostered over 30 children before hanging up our license. Its not for the faint of heart. It is challenging and the system is flawed in ways you will never have imagined. Good luck to you both.

[@noragilson3322]

We have fostered 10 children and adopted 6. It’s a journey. Good luck to you all! Our license is closed and will stay that way (6 is enough!). It’s very hard. But, much needed. And you guys will be wonderful at this I’m sure!

[@kristinareinhardt7389]

I’m so happy for you and I know you can do this! I have CF and CFRD. I have 12 month old twins and a 6 year old. My husband works long hours and I stay home with the kids now (I was a lab tech before I had my twins.) Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job (especially with CF) but it’s also rewarding. CF makes us stronger in many ways! Thank you for sharing what you can!

[@lisatowan4536]

Congratulations on becoming foster parents! ❤

[@jennster360]

Spoiler alerts..... Ummm

[@lisatowan4536]

@@jennster360 Others had commented about it first, so I didn't see a reason not to say it. I figure if someone doesn't want a spoiler, then they will stay out of the comments until after they watch the video.

[@susanlee1827]

You’ll now get to experience the difference between one child who you dote on and the chaos of two. Best wishes. You will be very busy.

[@sheilablackwell6785]

Love continues to bloom in the Frey household. May God richly bless this precious little sweetie♥️🙏🏻♥️

[@vettechmom6056]

How absolutely wonderful !! I'm so happy for your precious family. I was a foster baby for my first 2 months of life before being placed in my forever home and officially adopted. This little sweetie is so lucky to have you !

[@damama-gc2nm]

I'm crying thinking of where you were when I first started watching you two and I can't comprehend the miracles that have made you a regular (yet miraculous) little family ❤

[@ivark56ofPA]

I know this little family has come a long ways in the course of Nine years going on to year 10 on august 23 for the series . we seen a A lot of miracles with Mary on trikafta for 3 years and adopting Elijah In late December 2021. Fast forward to peters new job in may 2023 and Now today a new chapter for them becoming foster parents and perhaps Welcoming baby number 2 . for most new viewers this may have come as Shock and comprehend the changes and miracles that have witnessed From god overhead looking down on them.🌝🌈🍼❤❤

[@chronicallymom]

Foster care is the hardest most heartbreaking most wonderful thing. Your hearts will fill with love then shatter when they leave. It is a wonderful journey you will never forget. Just know when the nights are long and the days are hard, God only calls his strongest soldiers for this job. Be patient as the new one will require lots of attention. Be patient as Elijah will get jealous. God be with you on this journey of helping the least of these young sweet soles. God bless.

[@kerrymoore8654]

We have been foster parwnts almost 3 years. Just adopted 2 little sweeties. Foater care is amazing, the system is flawed, but your hearts will grow so much! There will be many tears and many laughs! Its a big journey im excited for you all and your little sweeties!! 😊

[@JeriAnnHenson]

YAAAAAAAY. MORE LOVE IN THE FREY HOUSEHOLD! It is bursting at the seems with the explosion of love and joy about to come.

[@ivark56ofPA]

Definitely a love explosion of emotions and maybe a growing family..

[@SweetThing]

@@ivark56ofPA - I hope they understand that Elijah is at a vulnerable age and he will become attached to any other child that comes in the home.. and when that child is adopted and leaves to go to its new home, this will affect Elijah. I hope they have considered this. Elijah is at an age where it will be hard to explain to him where did the baby go.. :(

[@SweetThing]

And more children in the home will mean less time for vlogging.. that's just how it will be.. Priorities. Elijah is a toddler on the move now. And another child brought in that can't be shown.. vlogging will just have to be put on the backburner.

[@ivark56ofPA]

@@SweetThing I think they probably will switch to weekly posting Of episodes or simply quit the series all together and move on to Other social media platforms. Especially now with Peter having this new Ministry job and Mary Now stay at home mom. And for Elijah who is turning 2 in December it going to be a big adjustment for him in welcoming a new brother or sister . and a thought of perhaps moving in To another bigger house in another state a thought in the future years. And for schooling plans in about 5 years time scouting out the options. And vlogging the series is not practical at this time.

[@jaroufa1]

Elijah already has two brothers They have four legs

[@renee9928]

I was a foster child multiple times..I do like the idea of meeting and seeing how that goes..As a child I was just thrown with families and it was so scary...I thankfully had my twin(they don't separate twins) but losing my mom, dad and siblings was traumatizing for those periods of times

[@Sirlie08]

Thank you Guys for doing this ❤️ It‘s going to be pretty tough at times, but I am sure, that you Guys will be the loving People, that can heal a little broken Soul ❤️

[@ElaineSharon358]

You two will make amazing foster parents ❤❤❤

[@lifewiththelawsons365]

Congratulations!!! Hearing the news about you guys becoming foster parents is absolutely amazing!!! I literally cried when you said that! You guys are such a perfect fit to be foster parents. You both are already amazing parents to Elijah, I know you will be such a blessing for another child!

[@patriciaroy5013]

Its wonderful that you and Peter are fostering. I was placed in a foster home at a very young age, and I was blessed with 2 loving foster parents. So many children in need that fall through the cracks. Its great that you opened your home and hearts to children in need . It will be hard when you have to give them back, but it will be worth all the joy you will also experience. Stay blessed 💜.

[@VMeral]

The child and Elijah are both so blessed. I’m really happy for you guys❤

[@patwarrren2346]

Old MacDonald had a farm. . . .fill in animals. . . .He will love it. Praying for you all. Glory to God!

[@jonki1980]

Brilliant update Mary and Peter. Keep spreading the wonderfulness

[@ivark56ofPA]

I agreed!!

[@alishastart5644]

So excited for you all! I started watching when you announced the beginning of your adoption journey because adoption and foster care is something that is close to my heart. It is something that I know the Lord has called me to do in the future and it's special to me to see you pursuing foster care. Thank you so much for sharing your story!

[@JodiBeans411]

How exciting, Mary & Peter!!! 🎉 God bless you all. 🙏❤️

[@haileyhudson4157]

Oh my goodness! How exciting!!

[@julielarson9850]

Oh my goodnesss!!! We went from a family of five to a family of seven, seven months ago. The last seven months have NOT been easy, but, they have been amazing. It has bee so easy to fall in love with our two heart girls. Our daughter's had been separated and we were able to reunite them. Now we have two that are 16, a 15, a 14 and a 10 year old. Get ready for life to become even crazier but better.

[@carolynbridge2087]

I can’t even think of a more loving family that could be foster parents! So blessed ❤️🇨🇦

[@sonialandry1039]

This absolutely made my heart burst with joy for you and the beautiful sweetie you are welcoming. Lives change and evolve and its only natural that at this moment - the vloging is changing. You both deserve everything you dream and hope for. Ive been with you for 6 years now, I am loving seeing your journey - and look forward to seeing each precious moment you choose to share with us. Sending you love from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 -Sonia

[@gloriam8762]

We’ve been fostering since 2015. Just this week we were placed with a new baby, our 15th placement. All the best with your new journey!

[@maddieadams75]

Congratulations on spreading your love and kindness to other who need it the most. Always Protect the children. I’m grateful for Mary and Peter opening their hearts. ❤🙏

[@meahdahlgren6537]

❤

[@trishnjasperCarnivorePack]

You two are amazing and wonderful people blessing this little sweetie with a safe place.

[@MissaLVT]

Congratulations!! I know y'all are so excited for this chapter in your lives. I'm so glad Trikafta has changed your lives so much that this is now possible for you! Praise God! Any placement y'all get will truly be blessed. ❤

[@signeannsutton2549]

It's so wonderful that both of you can be a positive influence in a child's life and assisting them to become a very caring person! God's really smiling from heaven .

[@annettepurtle3757]

I’m so happy for you guys, you have a lot of love to give ! Fostering children are the best,and so are you 😊

[@rebeccaaaaaaaac]

I cannot express in words how happy I am for you both and your family, I know you both will give every and any child in your care the most love and the best life you can possibly give them. I am so happy that Mary has been given the stability to allow you both to live the life you have now. It makes me emotional to see the change over the years, I am so, so happy for you all.

[@natysm25]

I love how you both protect your peace and certain things are just for you two and your family ❤️❤️❤️what a lovely surprise and hope Mary Peter Elijah, Ollie, Harry & Dear Little Sweetie have a beautiful day ❤️❤️❤️what joy you both spread to so many 🤗

[@iammellbell]

Congratulations!! You are going to create such a beautiful and safe home for foster children! I am so excited to hear. I love your loving, giving, compassionate hearts!!! I love how you guys do beautiful things no matter your situation and are always encouraging and uplifting others ❤️ ❤❤❤

[@iammellbell]

I love your perspective about sometomes your passions dont come until a decade later and that your so much better positioned than you were then! Such a great peice of wisdom and also very relatable!

[@iaaryanraj]

Peter making that 😮 face at 00:50 is so cute, ready to make the sound even before Mary calls out the animal's name. May you guys always be happy and cute. Good luck with becoming a parent again. 🍀🥰

[@schatzfarms4471]

That is so awesome. I know one foster mom got nicu triplets her very first day as a foster parent and ended up adopting them.

[@carolemouallem2558]

Congratulations! This is a blessing. Such open beautiful hearts!

[@madisonstacy330]

My goodness, I am so happy for your family!! Been watching since at least 2016 and seeing the changes in your life has been beautiful ❤

[@Drjohnsurg]

Hi dear 👋 I’m Michele Raymond, nice to meet you 😊

[@2listening1]

Lions say Raaaarrrrrr! and bears say Grrrrrrrrrr! 🦁🐻

[@tracydownie169]

The little babies that come into your care will be so blessed & loved! I was adopted as a newborn with my twin sister, and grew up with a fostered sister.

[@cheriesergio7312]

This is so amazing. I've been here for year's and look at everything now. Mary you are so healthy and happy! This is such a wonderful dream that's come to life💗

[@cherylrhone3407]

Congratulations on being foster parents. It's a wonderful thing to do work for God by taking care of his children until they can be placed. I pray for continued healing, and strength for Mary. I also pray that Elijah loves the little sweetie, and is a big helper for mom & dad. God bless all of you. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️

[@kellyfruin4418]

I’m so excited for your family and for this precious sweetie! How lucky you all are! Mary what an amazing journey and your story is so full of hope and never give up on your dreams!! Praying for you from one foster mom/ adoptive mom to another!

[@Drjohnsurg]

Hi dear 👋 I’m Michele Raymond, nice to meet you 😊

[@ck4599]

I’m so excited for you guys…. Much love❤❤❤❤

[@menevermind2612]

How wonderful. Bless his name!

[@belindavanowen1990]

Thanks for sharing what you can about fostering. Especially for those of us on the fence about it ❤️

[@lezup]

Congratulations! It’s amazing to see all the awesome things that Trikafta has allowed you to be able to enjoy. It’s definitely a place of love.

[@reneev8817]

Tears of joy 💗💙! I’ll be praying for this new little sweetie and the journey ahead for your family. God bless you.

[@sandrawongseprasert9294]

Congratulations!! They couldn’t have picked two better people!! Bless you in this journey!!

[@robinsmanatee]

How exciting and awesome! Both Elijah and this little one are blessed to have you both!❤

[@ivark56ofPA]

If this a way to get 300K subscribers to join the series.. That will be great..

[@kaieastty8948]

I’m watching it on my iPad so I’m like they have one child, but I see two car seats they I see the comment of “congratulations, on fostering a child”. I’m so happy for you.

[@tracydavies1335]

Such wonderful news ☺️🩷

[@katieparker7548]

good for you. I just became a CASA. I am the voice for the child in the court system.

[@kimmaree9610]

It’s right for you to protect your family and your privacy. Just demonstrates your integrity and your care and concern for the children in your care. So many good changes since I started watching you guys and I was so worried for Mary. I’m so glad for you both xx

[@deniselovelace3075]

I am so excited for your growing family! I appreciate your carefulness with your blogging. What an amazing blessing for all!❤

[@linahsdesignRita]

Thank you for being a safe place for kids that will make them grow and be happy

[@ArstyImogenSky]

I am so excited for you guys!!!

[@kevincrooks639]

That child is so fortunate to have you two as parents. Your journey of blessing others continues to grow.

[@ivark56ofPA]

This child is going to be lucky especially with this means BABY NUMBER 2 in the near future.. Coming soon in near year 10 perhaps ..

[@Joyce-dd3fm]

How wonderful!

[@brittySS]

YAY! God bless The Frey Life ♥🙏

[@Savvy_lurker_14]

So happy for you my family!

[@tdecker2937]

Just wonderful. ❤

[@karynahern970]

So happy for you both!! Any child will love you both and would be blessed to have you as parents.

[@amyb.b3133]

I think its so great yall are going to be foster parents!! I grew up in the system and my first foster parents left a huge impact on my life. The downside is you won't be able to share the child with us. But I know the kid will be well taken care of in your house.

[@misspepe7416]

Congratulations on being able to do this big next step and hallelujah how amazing is the Lord for nurturing this dream and desire in your heart and knowing full well what he was about to do in your life's even if it look so different than you expected! I can't wait for what you can share about this new chapter and welcome to the Frey Life to all the (little) life's you will touch, seen on video or not. You are in my prayers!

[@mariechristianvalenti9639]

You can show the foster child, but you can put a big 😀 over the face during editing

[@rosebojorquez1237]

Congratulations! So happy for you! I'm sure all of us who follow your lil family know that we only see small snippets of your life, whatever you do share is fine 🙂 ❤

[@emanuelaberaldo5272]

Mary are you not home by yourself now that Peter is working full time outside of the home? Are you ok to do this by yourself? I will pray for all of you

[@marcyriccitelli8308]

Yay congrats on this next journey 💜💜

[@joancottam6956]

This is such exciting news. This is something I’ve always wanted to do. But I already had a big family. Enjoy every minute.❤

[@carolynk.9856]

That is so exciting!

[@Karenm1969]

We play that song every morning now….thanks Mary !!

[@ivark56ofPA]

That song is probably on KLOVE or one of those church stations..

[@carolynlong9148]

There's so much love in your hearts. You will make great foster parents 😅 God bless.

[@NurseKati]

You will be amazing foster parents

[@alydrolet5770]

Congratulations on your new journey as foster parents. God is shining on you and your family.

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

What a beautiful mitzvah guys! May G-d bless you on this wonderful journey. And Good Shabbes too! xxxxxxx

[@RebornMumToMany]

What a clever baby

[@shauntayecooper9489]

Congratulations the Frey life 😀

[@Jodi0079]

Bless you both.

[@tracythehippiechick]

Very sweet people. Enjoy the journey..

[@Drjohnsurg]

Hi dear 👋 I’m Michele Raymond, nice to meet you 😊

[@rivkahmiri513]

Woweee More Love! Congratulations!

[@isokenokundaye]

Congratulations to you guys🎉🎉🎉

[@kristinelizabeth3038]

I just LOVE you guys!! ❤

[@azechzer1]

Congratulations you guys!

[@pattihawks353]

God bless you for Fostering a child! They are so in need of love and proper care and attention! I sometimes watch CPS Hearings with Judges and all the various ones, like Social Workers and Advocates, CASA Workers, Attorneys, etc, and of course people who have tried and failed at parenthood. It’s so heartbreaking. So happy for this precious one coming into your life! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 🦋💜🙏🦋🧡✌️🦋🙏😊

[@andreanittel2240]

God's timing in everything!!!!!!

[@desiree3488]

I’ve been watching you a very long time and rarely comment. Your home will be a wonderful placement for foster children.

[@kellyslittleonesnursey]

congratulations on your newest journey you both will make great foster parents

[@kittymervine6115]

Bless you bless you bless you! Foster parents! You have so much love to give and just are not afraid to trust in your love and the Lord.

[@tracycc123]

Praise God!

[@vickyz188]

OMG so very excited 😁❤

[@pastorwife]

Congrats!

[@harleyjrmom]

I'm so happy for your family prayers

[@user-py8cb1os7e]

You both have some much love to give God bless Elijah is such a cute & happy little boy ❤

[@rentechpad]

It may be hard to foster a child/children in a home that shares so much if it's life online. You were lucky with your adoption that it was open, and you were allowed to show Elijah's as soon as you did. Most people will understand why that is the rule but others can be difficult about why you wont. As wonderful as foster parenting can be when you are stepping in to fill in that gap when a parent cannot and provide love and security, bonds and stability, it can also be hard on you when the time may come when a foster child has to move on. So much more foster care these days are a bridge to reunification with a parent or if that is not going to happen it can simply be a holding placement pending moving on to adoptive parents, letting go can be a lot of grief to deal with. It can also be extremely hard on young children of your own who may have no ability to understand why a foster sibling comes abd then goes. We actually suspended our license after our youngest really struggled when the foster baby moved on, expecting the same would also happen to her. She eventually came to understand with lots of play therapy and simply aging to the point where she understood there was a difference between her being a permanent family member and what it meant to be a foster child, and foster siblings were not meant to stay while she always would.

[@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

You both will be great foster parents

[@ivark56ofPA]

Elijah will be a proud child to welcome a brother or sister..