The Family that Adopted Six Children with Down Syndrome (And One with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)

[@HardlyAMemory]

Wow! I had no idea comments were turned back on. Chris, thanks so much for taking the time to visit with our family. The kids ask about you often! They have all grown so much. Angela is 25 and has moved out and lives in an apartment with two roommates. She enjoys dance, going to clubs, and her new job as a Community Service Officer with a local police department. Axel is 21 and enjoys a beer now and then. He’s looking for a job and will be moving out soon. Abel is 18, graduated from high school, and now lives in a group home that he loves. Amos is 17 and taller than Angela. He is our resident weather man. Audrey is 17 and still a princess. Asher is turning 17 and spends a lot of time climbing in our trees! Roman has graduated high school and moved back with his family. He is doing great! We are in the process of our last adoption, and hope to bring our newest DAUGHTER home around January or February 2022.

[@tanzilakhan8033]

You are a great mom 😍😍👍👍🙌🙌🙌

[@ohellsbellso07]

That's so wonderful - and so are you!!! 💜

[@mvannorden02]

That's awesome news!!! Glad to hear that y'all are all doing so good 😊 Congrats on the new addition to your beautiful family! ❤️

[@hizgrase]

I love your family. You are awesome.❤️❤️❤️

[@TaRa_K]

I know you probably hear it a lot.... but you and your husband are truly angels in disguise.... not many people are so willing and able (mentally, physically or monetarily) to help kids the way you two have... especially those who have disabilities and arent given the same opportunities to develop and function "nornally".... as I was growing up, my parents fostered a few kids.. i adored them all... I wanted to KEEP them all with us forever... but they all ended up being permanently homed, or doing back to their parent/family member.. back then, I wanted to be the woman you are now. I wanted to have the life experiences you have had with these beautiful kids.. I wanted to adopt until I couldn't anymore... I wanted to save every child I possibly could. I wanted to shower them with love they had never felt and SO DESERVED... they deserve to know an abundance of love, safety and compassion. I'm sure you feel your the blessed one, but I hope you know just how blessed these kids are to have had you and your husband as well... I hope you all continue to stay close and that they thrive in life even more, everyday! and i hope that you and your husband continue to do what you do best....Love and teach! 💖🤟🤗

[@escott9099]

The fact that her parents rolled with the fact that towels are her favorite and made sure she had plenty to play with and got her different colors and textures--that says so much about them as parents ❤️.

[@amyandbaby7847]

It REALLY does

[@speaktrue77]

Basic logic 🧐 but yeah they are definitely amazing humans

[@escott9099]

@@speaktrue77 you would think, but as a teacher, I cannot tell you how often things we'd expect to be basic logic don't happen.

[@amandacotten1654]

It's so hard to hear that the mother had to deal with cancer while caring for her family. But, it's awesome how loving everyone of them are. I wish for the rest of their lives to be blessed!!!

[@WarriorRockStarWolfGaming]

I Love This Family Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Much I Went To School With The One Named Angela

[@MissCarlyJoy]

Beautiful. These parents CHOSE to raise differently abled kids and sought out children in dire circumstances. This is absolutely lovely. Parents and children alike are living such a fantastic life.

[@lestereliza9445]

There's nothing wrong with saying disabled

[@bartjeyeyo]

Getting a fat stack of money from the government to..

[@mankindsbadhabit7546]

@@bartjeyeyo that doesn't even cover what they have to do emotionally to care for these kids.

[@lemondedetr]

​@@lestereliza9445 I just answered this in my comment right down in this thread.

[@lemondedetr]

@@bartjeyeyo I just answered this in my comment right down in this thread.

[@burly636]

The back stories of these kids is incomprehensible, glad they are so loved now.

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

All that early development and progress lost simply because no one would give them a chance. Bless that couple for giving these kids what they all deserve.

[@lemondedetr]

Europe is so good w/ some stuff, and yet so bad at some other stuff (telling from experience as I'm european and disabled myself)

[@d.n.8919]

@@lemondedetrEastern Europe is a lot different than Western Europe, especially in the ways that people with disabilities are treated

[@jfcdisguy]

@@d.n.8919 not as much as you think. Europe is not nearly as disability-friendly as US and Canada are.

[@dumbmusorowan]

this has gotta be one of the most heartwarming videos on the internet. i forget how great humans can be sometimes, but this family is full of such awesome people, it's really nice to see.

[@gracehenderson3164]

Agreed. And still. I was feeling very down and just watched it and it lifted my spirits quite a bit. Sweetest kids you’ll ever see and sweetest most philanthropic parents.

[@the_5th_night]

Abel, the guy with the treadmill fascination, is such an adorable kid! I like treadmills too. Because I’m visually impaired I can’t really run out in the open, so a treadmill is awesome.

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

I’m sure momma wouldn’t want the spot light on her because I feel she has the attitude that everyone should be as passioned about caring for children who were so extremely neglected- but momma, you’re truly an inspiration to me, at your ability to love and endure all the ups and downs and to provide your kids with love.

[@HardlyAMemory]

Thank you so much for your kind words. My kids bless me every day with the gift of getting to watch them grow and experience something new.

[@sherylmarshall1444]

My daughter has mosaic Down syndrome and I can’t believe how badly these kids were treated but glad they are safe and cared for now ❤

[@matulich77]

"When I was going through cancer!!" People blow me away with their love and abilities.

[@meggo4206]

This family is amazing. These parents do everything to accommodate their beautiful children be make them happy. Abel and his love of treadmills is such a joy to watch 😊

[@alyssaeriksen8332]

My absolute favorite part is how much attention Mom paid to where each of her babies came from and adapted to their situations! Like the towels for Miss Audrey and how Amos only had the opportunity to observe, so she allows him to continue to do just that 🥰.

[@YochevedDesigns]

People with Down Syndrome are the most loving, accepting people in the world. Just like everyone else, they can get mad and frustrated, but on the whole they are incredibly happy go lucky. I wish more parents knew this when they found out that their child had a diagnosis.

[@Kai-eb1fv]

Love how even though Roman struggled with a few of the questions, he immediately answered that his family is awesome

[@thehoneybadger1223]

13:52 I felt so proud of Roman! That quick response

[@snisbet721]

I Love This Family So Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Much, I Was In School With Angela And She Was One Of The Nicest Ones I'd Ever Met

[@ellanorebartlett8845]

One day, I want to give kids like this a home like this. Where they are safe and loved. I can't wait for that day.

[@peterfslife]

This video has taught me so much! SO MUCH!! My younger brother has Down Syndrome, and He also has some other issues that cause him to scream, and throw things when he's upset. I use to think of him as annoying, and as problematic, but after seeing this video, You know, It's taught me something! It's taught me something I NEEDED TO LEARN! These Children, and adults with Down Syndrome are special, and they can't help the way that they are. The best people like I can to is love my Brother, because he loves me. It kind of hit me when I got out of ICU and he saw me in my bed that next morning, and called my name but I didn't answer, and he had a yelling episode. I didn't hear him call my name, but Mom told me later why he got upset. When I didn't answer he thought I was dead. He also saw me being loaded in an ambulance a week prior. I realize, Paul really loves me, and I need to do the same to him, even though He yells, screams, hits people, and throws things. Even though he asks the same question over, and over again. Even though he turns all of the lights off so I can't see to get around at night. I am legally blind. But I need to realize that my brother Paul can't help what he does, and I need to understand that. OH, and by the way, AXEL IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE NAMES!!! I LOVE THE NAME AXEL!!

[@rabouala]

You’re going through a lot yourself. Give yourself grace. You love your brother. It shows through your post. We can all do better. My daughter has Down syndrome and if her brother grows to be this self aware and empathetic, I will be a happy mom ❤ all the best

[@TVHouseHistorian]

Out of all the SBSK videos I've watched in the last 6 months, this is the one that had tears streaming down my face. I love this family so much.

[@Secter84]

Hah! Gaaaayyyyyy!

[@saf499]

The same, I was going to watch a few minutes and had to watch it all.

[@ML-pe7ed]

Oh my gosh. When Roman answered the question, "they are good. They are nice." That was so honest and sweet. It just melted my heart! God bless this family and their big hearts!! They're all so beautiful!

[@DAVEJJR]

I’m beyond speechless! This has to be the most beautiful family I ever ever seen! God has a special place in heaven for everyone of these angels!! I’m so humbled right now…..

[@OpalLeigh]

I hope that husband loves the heck out of his wife 🥹 that man found a beautiful soul and he’s blessed.

[@manestage5403]

I didn't expect to get so emotional. It's the parents' love for me...

[@victoryukpong5847]

The parents have definitely put in a lot of work in order to understand these children to the point of learning sign language. U can virtually see how the mum treats them with a lot of patience. God bless and multiply them for showing faith in humanity

[@SolWaid1965]

Roman put it best when describing his parents: “They are nice people; they are good.” Couldn’t have put it better! God bless this family!! 🙏🏻

[@himadribasumatari1676]

I respect that family who adopted disability kids

[@CarlSagan6]

These people are real life badasses. Amazing people.

[@amanda198867]

I love how angela describes her family in just a single word. Princess, prince charming, wild, awkward...all the way to buffalo. 🤣 keep going angela!

[@jackwatne2628]

Angela is just the best big sister ever. I can tell ❤

[@caroldonaldson8452]

I have watched this family several times because the love they all show is heart warming and it’s so special.

[@adamkerns-isley8634]

I give immense gratitude to the man making these videos and posting them as I myself am disabled due to brain aneurysms, strokes, heart attacks... My memory, behavior and obviously the scars leave many just staring, or disgusted with me. We are all humans and bleed red, I was not always disabled and although I need empathy from others I do not need apathy or sympathy which is what these videos show, I pray you continue to make and post these videos and that society becomes more understanding and empathetic. Thank you for your compassion

[@D-me-dream-smp]

What an amazing family- they have all achieved so much considering their difficult start in life. The mother has such a calming aura about her and you can see the greatest gift she has given them all is to truly see who they are and accept them for it. Angela is a real character.

[@blueturtle3623]

The story about the boy covering his mom with a blanket and giving her lotion was so sweet!!

[@lindawagar7595]

My daughter volunteered in Romania with abused kids. They had been severely mistreated. This family is wonderful!

[@snisbet721]

I Know This Family

[@LyJo5]

These parents are incredible. Mama, you rock. You are so strong and loving and accepting. What an inspiration you guys all are 💞

[@user-gk9fs7ep3s]

I'm really enjoying how the comments being enabled and active has been boosting your older videos into my recommended feed more! Love getting to see all the amazing families and people you've sat down with 💖

[@marianagomes2547]

Every so often I come back to this video and feel such love and happiness

[@singhparth2210]

Good to see that there are good people in this world...

[@froglynx]

Wow…..KZbin can be such a beautiful place sometimes. Thank you so much.

[@CarlSagan6]

This channel is too pure for the world

[@sianfesa]

This video made me cry. God bless these great parents and their lovely children. 💖

[@jnieswartz4878]

These kids are incredibly loving and caring! Sweet wonderful kids.

[@sky_odin]

You have no idea how big this is for me. I've always had a connection with down syndrome persons. Right now I'm nannying three kids and one is a twin with down syndrome. He's the sweetest human I know and his joy radiates through every room💜 Ever since I was a kid I've always wanted to adopt children with downs.

[@itgetsworse4667]

oh my goodness this is adorable.. I love to see happy families helping their kids and adapting to them. Heartwarming and just made me want to cry I feel so terrible those kids were treated like that... I cant imagine how they felt

[@angiemyers1114]

Out of all the kids and people you interview this family is by far the best and most thoughtful and caring people I've ever seen you talk too.

[@Patcarmo10]

What a beautiful family!!! These parents are really amazing and full of pure love💚💚💚Thanks for sharing your story with us!!!!

[@JGold-oy2dr]

I’m in awe… in this video, mom and dad want absolutely no accolades - seems they give love and support and humanity to people that were set up for a life without. God bless you .. I hope one day I can be in a position to do something in our society to make a difference.

[@rebornlifeandlittlegizmo8991]

What a beautiful family, they are all so loving and special. I'm so happy they found you both to be their mum and dad xx

[@chiaradelia829]

I wish there were more people like this...they just give so much love to their kids, you can really see they feel safe and happy

[@lydiadunham6650]

I absolutely adored this. So incredible to watch parents and kids who really see each other. Their mutual love and respect is so clear to everyone watching.

[@melanietoth1376]

What a beautiful family. I'd love to grow up in such a great family ♡

[@daisyhoney3088]

I absolutely love this family. They are all amazing individuals ❤. This would be a family I would love to have.

[@becca1021]

These parents are true angels....God bless this family.

[@DrRobertMPick]

This family is simply AMAZING and the Mom (and Dad) so special!

[@edensgm]

They're such a beautiful family, such gorgeous kids that all have completely different views of the world, and I love how pure this family is ♡

[@charlotteetienne1371]

Hi from France! I have just seen the video and wow so much love is spreading out of it! You are guys who deserves the Nobel Price! You’re the ones who make the world a better place!!! I wish you all the best in life!! 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@woleysmoley3007]

They’re all cool. Seems like they would be good friends to hang out with and watch movies or talk. Nice family with loving parents and cool kids. Tbh made me tear up multiple times because I felt so bad that they were abused and neglected. But this family is so wholesome it brings me hope.

[@snisbet721]

I Went To School With The One Named Angela

[@charu6585]

I am grateful that these kids found such understanding and loving .. I pray all the kids find families like this family

[@noahbrown4388]

This couple are real-life angels!! ☺️💚

[@_MissLoLo]

1 min in and I'm about to cry. So sweet, this family is so pure!

[@katerolf2799]

I know you BOTH are raising your family. Neither of you are doing it without the other. Maybe not seeing Dad interacting, (except in group shots), with each of the kids, it's harder to realize he's a loving, accepting and kind Dad. Lovely to see all the love, silliness, really cool interactions. Best to you! 🤟🐑☘ Hope Chris will come and do an update.

[@lydiagrace8779]

such a beautiful family!!! you can tell that the parents make sure they are doing the best possible things they can for each of their kids, meeting them where they're at and supporting their individual needs and interests. i think people could learn a lot from these kids and their parents. Ive watched this interview several times now, i want to adopt a child with down syndrome someday, so these parents really inspire me.

[@Rayna-gn3ni]

This channel has the content of every single bit of what's right with this world. Never. Give. Up. Expect success. You giys are literally SAINTS.

[@cghynd]

Wow my heart is literally exploding and I’m brought to tears at how beautiful this family is. May God bless them richly for all they’re done! ❤

[@tanyastille407]

What a beautiful thing to do for these children. We take advantage of our children being born without this. God bless you.

[@michellecaudill7936]

Cried when I heard you use the term “the facility he was housed in” this broke my heart. You’re an angel here on earth housing Gods little angels. I personally believe god created us all in his image. Where I am week you are strong. To me this translates to were meant to work together. What may appear as a disability is not there’s strength in being able to slow down and Spence another energy.

[@chibbothy]

what a vibrant family!! love to see strong signing, too 🤟 my best to all of you, thanks so much for sharing!

[@marleenninaka1303]

Hi everyone: It's so nice to see you all again on KZbin. I want to meet you all one day. Take care and stay safe.

[@MusicManatee]

These parents are so inspiring!

[@mariksen]

A LOT OF RESPECT to this family!!

[@kparker2430]

i learn to be a better human watching these vids, thank you to all the stars who shared their stories. :)

[@ivorymiller8757]

This made me cry! Also Abel is so cute asking if someone has a red key. I love it!

[@ananyatyagi7753]

so glad these kids are in such a loving home now ❤

[@fmds2115]

The mother is an angel.

[@amyandbaby7847]

Aww what a beautiful family! I love every single one of them and their personalities and spirits 💕 they are all soo lovely- and I AM including Mom and Dad, of course!! They make this family and hold this family together ❤ absolutely perfect family

[@mvannorden02]

What a beautiful beautiful family. Each and every one of them are an inspiration. This made my heart happy today. Big huge hugs and love from Texas 🤗 ❤️ 🙏

[@andrewc.2952]

Some of my best friends growing up were kids with DS. Coming to school from an abusive household, one of the kids would want to keep hugging me and it just helped so much.

[@wreckastow6575]

these children are beautiful

[@ubungsmasterzungeco7780]

Hallo, my heart is beating so hard by watching this video . These kids are amazing cind. It's easier for me in German to describe: wie unglaublich sie ihre Liebe den Menschen entgegenbringen, was für ein Vertrauen! So viel vorsichtige sanfte , liebevolle Berührungen und Blicke. Ihr seid eine der vorbildlichlichsten Famielien dieser Welt. Wenn alle so denken , handeln, und fühlen würden, gäbe es kein Leid mehr auf dieser Welt. I would love to meet you personally. I wish you all the luck and best for your health.

[@mollywhite9966]

I have rewatched this video so many times cause it never doesn’t amaze me and inspire me😍😭👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@marianadazdyova5089]

Folks, you are amazing! Amazing loving family. Really an example of true love and humanity to the rest of the world. Thank you for this opportunity to meet all of you. I am deeply touched. God bless you.

[@lemondedetr]

I can't even begin to express how I feel about this video. Thank you Chris for showing us this family and for your work (I usually binge watch some of your videos, until I'm done with all of them), and THANK YOU parents, siblings... for showing us what unconditional love means. I wish, as a person with a mental disability myself (unseen, unnoticed, judged for), we could have someone like you in Europe (my first language is not english, so sorry if a phrase something wrong in advance). Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@eliselaughlin1886]

What a beautiful family.

[@gypsy3446]

these parents are just incredible,I thank them very much for saving these kids 👏 now altogether you make an amazing family 👪 ❤️ my best wishes for the rest of your lives keep safe and well.

[@avelineyy]

Sweet kind souls

[@bettystiegler1702]

Chris might have to be sainted. God bless these parents

[@mvannorden02]

Mom and dad, y'all are doing a fantastic job. Your family is PERFECT

[@HardlyAMemory]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@mvannorden02]

@@HardlyAMemory you are so very welcome 😊 big huge hugs to you and your whole family. 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️Thank you for sharing your family with us ❤️

[@alleycat1387]

Bless this wonderful couple and their kids. Every kid deserves a loving home with loving parents ❤

[@bluegum1435]

They are really cute and heartwarming ❤️

[@Tranquility32]

This family is beautiful! I am a relatively new subscriber, and I find myself especially blessed to be introduced to these amazing, wonderful people. I love how Angela uniquely describes each member of her family. I adore her interactions with her siblings, too. All of these kids are so precious. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@Z0MBIEMED1C]

I'm so happy to see them living the best life, with a family and home. My granddad's little brother was born with down syndrome and they couldnt afford to help his needs and gave him to someone who could give him a better quality of life

[@laurenferrell6013]

Omg Axel is absolutely adorable!

[@spacebeanstudios7979]

Angela seems like she's a really smart girl, they are all very sweet people :)

[@minnie7700]

Amazing video from beginning to end. The parents and all those beautiful children are true angels!

[@slc1161]

Both of you have a special place in heaven for what you've done for these young people. I know it must be overwhelming to go to these orphanages and see so much neglect. I'm reminded of the story of the young man who, after axstorm, was picking up starfish that had littered a beach and was throwing them into the sea. His friend asked why he was doing that and he wasn't making a difference because there were so many. His response was that he was making a difference for each one he threw back in. These young adults are now able to be in a loving home environment, being challenged and stimulated to learn life skills and how to interact with others. If I were there, I'd give both of you gigantic hugs.

[@Mahi-nw5vh]

If i ever adopt, these guys are my role models for it

[@danimatt100]

Thank you for caring for so many special people ❤

[@robiny.4395]

I’m glad KZbin did the right thing, by turning on comments. They all need to know we want to be friends with all these people.

[@idksomerandom]

Maaaaaaaan,I reaaaaally adore your videos!!! Thanku a lot for showing the world how great these people are!!! Much love for everybody💖❤🧡💛💚💙🤎🤍💖

[@AnwesaChaudhury]

Thanks!

[@nellebuhrmann5343]

GOD BLESS YOU MOM AND DAD. I have so much respect for you - WOW, Wow, WOW