The gift of a foster parent

[@laurakirby8976]

I'm proud for what that school teacher has done for that boy.

[@raes306]

So mature for his age, what an amazing person he has already become. Breaks your heart seeing him tear up when taking about not feeling wanted. Great great teacher and dad.

[@Jan96106]

I hope it works out for them both. They actually look like biological father and son.

[@1bls]

Oddly, you are right. I kinda see it

[@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR]

Finn adopted Damian.

[@divinelove4604]

What a lovely wonderful child, I'm so glad he got a new kidney and a father who loves him. God bless them both with a long healthy, love joy peace filled life with all your financial needs taken care of so you both want for nothing.

[@kenthwangdotcom]

Steve Hartman, every week, something in my eye . . .

[@googaagoogaa12345678]

Hey who left this bowl of onions here?

[@janete.martin420]

Wonderful story. There is a Go Fund Me page set up to help Finn Lanning & Damien. Teacher's don't make much so I'm sure any help would be appreciated. We need more people like this in the world.

[@bahoonies]

Oh my goodness, what a lovely, uplifting story. Damien is such a wonderful boy who now has the best dad he could ever wish for. And now he has his new kidney the story just gets better and better. My love to Damien and Finn.

[@TammiC16]

You’ve earned it! Happy Father’s Day

[@honesty5964]

What a beautiful story!

[@djkoenig4716]

Love can move mountains.

[@LisaBrowning1]

Lots of love to you Finn and Damien! You put a little hope back into my cynical old heart ~ happy DADs day!

[@SarahB-zj8rz]

Finn Lanning just posted an update to the go fund me page that was started to help pay for Damien’s new kidney. He reports Damien is doing great, his new kidney is working, and after a few months of recovery is back at school and making new friends. ❤️ Finn is a real life hero. 💙

[@alex73217]

Don't foster kids have proper medical insurance?

[@alafleur3410]

What an Amazing Awesome guy.

[@patd6370]

Great father & son story. Much happiness.

[@fi123ona]

The foster care system sucks most days......but not all days. Thank god!!!

[@thuff1947]

What a wonderful story!

[@gregsnewyt]

Gah! Those onions!! Would be nice to see a follow up on these two. Both amazing people. Unbelievably mature young man. Oh, and the teacher too.

[@gretagonzales4798]

Both foster son and foster dad are a gift to humanity. The example of how Love is the most powerful force in the universe ☮️💟🕉💟💞

[@LoveMiaMia]

He needs his own KZbin channel, what a great story!

[@wildbill23c]

This story never gets old. Its stories like this where a child gets a permanent home are always the best....they all deserve a home, a family that loves them and shows it. Awesome to hear Damien got his new kidney. Gotta love 'em even if you aren't their blood. A not well known country artist has an awesome song that fits right in with these stories. Elvie Shane's "My Boy"....kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWalfJeeaaiih5o. Since Elvie did his video many have recently popped up with adoptive parents using Elvie's song showing off their adopted son or daughter....I could watch them all day long, love the happy endings, but realize there are still thousands that never get that chance and they age out of the system without ever having that forever home, without ever having a family, a place to call home, a mom & dad or just a mom or dad to love them, someone to come home to after school every day.

[@ebybeehoney]

Wow! That kid! He's so articulate!

[@joefreeman6327]

Amazing story! Thank you for reconfirming human kindness during this time unprecedented time in modern history. Really... makes the heart happy. Best, Thankful in Phoenix.

[@Luis-xr6ec]

What smart young dude! I wish him the very best of fortune.

[@ParadNorthProd]

The best part is son/father can share earrings. :) Great story.

[@denisechapel1040]

Steve, your segments ALWAYS GET ME! This one is no exception!

[@MG-jj3pn]

Thank you dude. So cool to take this lovely boy!

[@diana7043]

Stories like this give me hope even though I live in the greatest country on earth. Thank cbs

[@ydschools9745]

Who are the 2 soulless people who disliked this story

[@amberagee7294]

God bless these two 🙏❤️✌️😇👼

[@csealand]

I love this kid.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Steve Hartman gets me every Friday!

[@marthagarvin9028]

Wow. What a beautiful story.

[@accioanna]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!

[@ang5035]

its a nice story but a cautionary tale - we can't approach a systemic issue by relying on individual kindness. This situation is unique but there are so many foster kids who need permanent home because their birth parents can't adequately care for them and these families tend to be resource poor and low income. We need to provide more resources to these families as a system.

[@SB-000]

I hope the transplant is a success!

[@MarcusLeepapi]

God Bless this...

[@jonathangatling8510]

I love this story

[@jessicag.1055]

What a lovely boy. I would have let him move in as well.

[@islandgirl8914]

They look alike!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lholder1104]

This is an amazing story

[@tinawilliams3999]

I love stories like this ❤️❤️❤️

[@captainnima]

Amazing. I do wonder how some people give negative common something like this.

[@jessicaarancibia6477]

A Great story, and a beautiful family ♥️

[@beataylor52]

I made a decision today: I am no longer going to pay attention to any article that shows our current President ranting, raving, name calling and spreading ripples of hatred and negativity. Instead, I'm gong to make a daily practice of watching On the Road and other videos that show the goodness, the greatness of spirit that still exists among the people of this nation because if ripples of antagonism and animosity can be dispersed, then so can waves of positivity, harmony, and good will. And although anything I do will surely not be on the level of this caring man, I'll do what I can to promote and take part in activities to foster those waves. Have a wonderful evening, everyone!

[@welks821]

Why would you make this about politics? You need to work on your issues.....

[@bophreyhumgart2953]

@@welks821 Trump himself makes everything about politics--or don't you pay attention to what's happening in this country? And this person DID work on her issues. She made a decision not to support or even listen to negativity and divisiveness and focus on positivity instead. What's your problem with that, WH?

[@grob4338]

Its a gift you cant earn. Fatherhood

[@stacyyoust]

This kid has personality PLUS. I'll adopt him if that's what HE wants, I mean, he HAS a biological family, sometimes they get pushed out of the picture as if some of them don't want him but in reality they are gutted by losing touch (I'm one of them)... #EthicalFosterCare #EthicalAdoption

[@laurakirby8976]

That's good.

[@3katfox]

If America had universal health care this wouldn't have been an issue

[@projectconsultant7174]

I love "Steve Hartman " reports. Just want to know did you do a followup of this amazing story.

[@livingmybelovedlife8447]

Amazing!

[@fpinzow]

Why would anyone dislike this story?

[@kevinhoward9593]

No kid should ever go without a stable home to live in.

[@adavis1881]

My eyes are sweating...

[@imwade3]

I cant believe it there is no thumbs down! there is always someone that puts a thumbs down. finally !!

[@slevinkelevra5901]

❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️

[@CSARGENT091090]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@kittyblingbling]

Love this

[@lindacassell5472]

WOW!!!!

[@katrinahameed4543]

❤

[@kristandeleon2392]

They look alike

[@lildramatic4760]

does... does confirmed bachelor still mean gay? can we not say that? it’s pride. or is the connotation gone? i was a medical foster baby. this guy is amazing!

[@stacyyoust]

Gay people are the fastest growing pool of foster parents ~It's OKAY now lol. In the 80s it was bad, now it's good.

[@lholder1104]

Why do we jump to the conclusion he's gay? Why do we even care if he is? It's a lovely story and gives me faith in humans.