Lily's Adoption Story

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Listen as adoptive parents Matt and Heather Peterson talk about their incredible story of adopting an HIV orphan named Lily.
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21 мар 2015

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@Natalia-yb2dn 8 лет назад

there are still good people in this world. Like them.

@lufeikoenig 6 лет назад

God bless this wonderful family!

@rwade4387 3 года назад

I love how honest she is. People can often pretend they’d love any child no matter what, she believed she couldn’t give a kid the same love as she would her biological child & life gave her the chance to discover that she can & she did. Her & her husband rock.

@joyceplospa3258 7 лет назад

you real a true mother and daddy thanks for taking good care for lilly

@randymiller3949 5 лет назад

My wife & I adopted our daughter Laci from China 13 yrs ago...We just celebrated Laci's 14th birthday on March 11th. We flew over to China from here in Mobile Alabama on Feb.7 2006. When my wife & I see other couples who have adopted from Asia, we always make it a point to introduce ourselves & talk to the other families. I can't really explain it...all I can say is this is a bond only adoptive parents can understand & share. Much love from Mobile Alabama.

@kee-tu4cq 4 года назад

Randy Miller I'm from Boston, MA and my youngest sister is also adopted from China. She turned 16 in January. It truly is a bond only families made through adoption can fully understand. She is not my "adopted" sister, she is my sister. Sometime's we'd be out together and someone will say is she adopted and I actually have to stop and process it bc i don't even think of her as adopted, just another of my siblings. 🙂🤷‍♀️ I feel in love with her the day we got matched and given her picture. The day she came home i'll forever remember as the best day of my life.

@milksips3876 3 года назад

@@kee-tu4cq so lovely Randy

@stewiegriffin4771 3 года назад

Ur such a great person ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥺🥺🥺

@AbhishekSharma-zc2oe 3 года назад

@@kee-tu4cq good thinking. Only "sister" not "adopted "

@folkob1 Год назад

@@kee-tu4cq So sweet story. ❤️

@aldenepps5157 8 лет назад

Lily is such a strong and beautiful girl. God bless this wonderful family

@kellymcginnis8631 Год назад

What a darling little girl. The emotion of that dad, when describing her first three years is palpable. This was meant to be. So happy for everyone, especially Lily.

@Iqinkechik 7 лет назад

I hope and pray that one day, a cure is found. I am so touched with what you have done for this beautiful girl. God will repay you with good things in life for what you've done for her. God bless you.

@shah6421 5 лет назад

If there was a god , that little girl wouldn't have suffered for the sin she didn't commit. So please , don't spoil something so beautiful with the name of God.

@incogdenise3545 3 года назад

If there was no God you would not have heard the outcome of what these people did for Lilly. Love is from God and this happened so that HE might be glorified.

@vintagebrew1057 3 года назад

Being HIV Positive is no longer the death threat it used to be. Medication can extend life for many years. The biggest problem is the fear that surrounds people with HIV from others who don't understand or are afraid. I volunteer for a food dining service for clients with HIV and AIDS and learnt a hell of a lot about them and myself. Its made me a better person. My heart is so full for these wonderful parents.

@timmywitty1432 3 года назад

Hiv is a hoax. It is the drugs used to treat this hoax that sicken and kill humans...please do your own independent research. Jon Rappaport, along with David Parker and Dawn Lester who wrote What Really Makes You Ill are great sources of facts.

@karinaheikerthomasen8110 6 лет назад

I'm adopted too and this made me so emotional

@ithaka3835 3 года назад

I believe adopted children are SPECIAL angels sent from heaven to enrich peoples’ lives.

@kbthoj 7 лет назад

I cried so much thank you for becoming such amazing parents individually

@szeszi21 4 года назад

I love that mom's honesty. As a waiting parent it is so good to hear her initial doubts in herself and the blossom of her love towards this child.

@BossMans12 6 лет назад

This one vid restored my faith in humanity again

@BossMans12 6 лет назад

Like i see anyone with HIV positive like they dont care for them anymore this proves it wrong

@laurencecruz6819 8 лет назад

How can someone dislike this?? It's such a beautiful story my prayers are with you. Lili look so happy :') and she looks absolutely beatiful

@lindaruland5663 7 лет назад

Lau

@colleenchapo6213 7 лет назад

Laurence Cru

@divinajoyguiab5047 7 лет назад

my heart melt...

@lazargrudnik7734 7 лет назад

how can someone dislike this ? the answer I believe is - pure negitive peaple peaple that not belong anymore to human list

@ms.rlsteele351 6 лет назад

I don't have words to describe the warmth I feel. I used to work in an international adoption agency 20 years ago. The progress in the medical field has been phenomenal. Your initial concerns are understandable and your desire to educate other prospective parents is very much needed.

@adrianahuihui8722 Год назад

I can’t stop crying. I can’t have kids and adoption has always been a goal… I wanted to adopted the older kids because they’re always cast aside. I will adopt a child with HIV one day, that is a promise to myself and to that child who may or may not exist already.

@fredwilson8326 7 лет назад

these are wonderful people who are giving a meaningful life to a beautiful little girl.

@mspandmore5132 7 лет назад

this is so kind of a normal family to take in a girl in this situation its so inspiring i have to love this video .

@carolchen2320 8 лет назад

Cried so much two minutes into the video, humans can be so great sometimes, eh?

@muffdiver240 3 года назад

You Canadian, eh?

@karenhetherington1962 3 года назад

Carol, they certainly can, beautiful, I watched this with tears in my eyes. God bless this family.❤

@karenhetherington1962 3 года назад

@@muffdiver240 If you haven't got anything intelligent to say - keep shtum.🤫 Better for others to think you a fool than for you to open your mouth and confirm it.

@annayang1667 8 лет назад

Goodness... Totally ugly cried. Such a beautiful family ❤️

@PolarticaStorm 7 лет назад

Anna Yang me too, I was a mess

@PolarticaStorm 6 лет назад

Me too!

@tayshacampeau-kq7dy Год назад

Me 😢 too I cried but seeing the happiness I'm ok now

@nutnami 8 лет назад

I'm glad my mum didn't abandon me like my dad did...

@dej2427 8 лет назад

wow I can't say I understand your pain but that is sad

@robertamarler6062 7 лет назад

i am so sorry. i no it can be hard.

@karadizon4299 6 лет назад

How sad for Lily. I don't know how people can give up a child . Such a blessing this family adopted Lily. Thank you

@deborahallenbaugh2110 Год назад

Because you’ve never been so desperate for your child to live that you’re willing to sacrifice your own happiness for their welfare

@roseuk71 7 лет назад

I need to stop watching these, I'm crying my heart out. Truly beautifull though and what wonderful people! x

@Angelinkski 7 лет назад

What a wonderful Dad you must be. Thank you.

@38rustyg 9 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your story. My husband and I are in the beginning of the process to adopt from foster care in Canada, and your story has helped open my heart to the possibility of adopting a child with HIV.

@031ayshamk8 3 года назад

Did u ?

@Zimkhitha Год назад

How did it go?

@derrikamayers1757 8 лет назад

she very smart and talented and this is hurt breaking she went through a lot that is good everyone love her in your family

@curiuosfuse 7 лет назад

It's a beautiful story.I respect this parents so much how you step out from fears :)

@jennylynmolina1843 7 лет назад

so happy that she's living in a normal life , God bless to this family ...really melt my heart

@rinhluipialtu3114 7 лет назад

i cried evrytime her dad talk,...like its just too touching

@heatherskadahl5083 8 лет назад

i cant beoieve that she was abandoned she seems sweet and cute and all out perfect

@mareekettle2548 6 лет назад

Heather Skadahl Poor little girl would have been abandoned for many reasons, her parents losing job, a parent dying, mother had her out with marriage and family discovered it forced her to abandon, or she had been taken in by family member following illegitimate birth then deciding that they didn't want her perhaps a pregnancy much later on in a marriage or a second child who had not had her birth recorded and officials found out and it was either abandon her or pay mor than a years salary in fines. She could have been abandoned as new born then abandoned at 18 months as we know then at 3 years old when foster parents gave her up then orphanage refused her hospital isolated her then really abandoned her into a solitary life confined to hospital ward for 4 years all before her eighth birthday. She is amazing and her parents and sisters are too God bless you all

@meong9irl 8 лет назад

God bless this family

@Sunflowers9191 7 лет назад

I truly admire families who adopt *special needs* children. Unfortunately that will be very difficult for me in the future as I'm gay.. Kudos to this amazing family for giving this precious girl a home :)

@SharingDots 7 лет назад

Thanks for your comment :) It is harder but not impossible. I just found this website that seems to have lots of information - itsconceivablenow.com/2011/06/02/international-adoption/

@anu83 7 лет назад

I am sure you will get the chance to adopt a child in the future. I am sure that will change.

@barbibutton9619 6 лет назад

Livelifelaugh i think you'll find it won't be that difficult. I've seen Gotcha day videos of gay couples

@catherine7837 5 лет назад

Just give your life to Jesus and he’ll help you walk the right path

@marielucier7982 3 года назад

I saw a video of a man in Italy (who said he is gay) and was able to adopt a little girl with Down’s syndrome. Because of her situation, it was considered a good match. I don’t remember the details. Been a while since I saw the video. But he was so happy to adopted this little girl and treated her very well.

@muhammadrathore6513 7 лет назад

thank u to this family who took care of Lily.. honestly it touches my heart when I watched this.. my prayers and I thank this family who will gave love to lily.. thank u ma'am and sir 4 ur golden heart.

@nanyanguo1 6 лет назад

So impressed by these good people with big heart n kindness.

@nyumoimaria1526 5 лет назад

My tears just roll down! Very kind hearted parent..I respect n pray for your family members.. May God bless ur family abundantly... Big Love😍

@bogao283 6 лет назад

What a great unconditional love..God bless you all!

@SABRINA.ARMY.BTS. 9 лет назад

your story is so amazing and it hopefully shows a lot of people that HIV is not what they think and that you can not get HIV through a touch and that you can live a normal long live with HIV

@timmywitty1432 3 года назад

Hiv is another hoax, please read David Parker and Dawn Lester’s well researched book ( 10 years of research) What Really Makes You Ill. The drugs sicken and kill the people.

@mariestreeting4213 Год назад

❤️❤️❤️

@prestoncowel5402 7 лет назад

May God bless your family even more...You are wonderful and an inspiration to everyone...I am so touched by your story...I wish you all the best...

@user-uj1qx2zg6v 7 лет назад

Preston Cowel god bless this family that they so kind and loving brave parents.❤️🙏👍👏

@khaishane9636 7 лет назад

such a wonderful family!! been watching adoption story recently . im still single and if given a chance in the future to adopt a kid I would! - I do love kids and it breaks my breaks my heart that there are some parents abandoned these angels. God bless these family

@ayup9536 7 лет назад

OMG.. wonderfull people, God bless them

@queenladyeastman148 6 лет назад

Sir you are beautiful and so is your wife!!! I'm praying for you

@gs1072 Год назад

What an amazing father and family. Being adopted myself makes this story special. God bless

@alanmartin6268 4 года назад

You took an unfathomable risk and you received a priceless Lily.

@vrigenscaval8698 7 лет назад

this is just beautiful...😢❤

@chuckstrough 3 года назад

I pray that Lily will progress the rest of her life. She has a good chance.

@ms.rlsteele351 6 лет назад

@rjoyce268 5 лет назад

Wow what a touching story. The world needs more caring parents like Matt and Heather.

@martinafairydust6179 8 лет назад

If there are more People like you the world would be a better place:) God bless you for having such a big heart to take her into your lives. I wish you the best!!!!!!

@TuyetNguyen-lj6mh 3 года назад

Cried when I watched it! Thank you for both of you doing that to this poor wonderful girl!!! What you guys have done is beyond amazing!!! Lily, you are the cutest girl I have ever seen!!!

@user-kj7ub9ws9y 5 лет назад

Thank you for teaching me about HIV.

@ricky8917 Год назад

There’s 2 types of nice people in this world there’s people that say nice things and there’s people like you that show the world kindness with your actions. Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity

@madinanoor1162 6 лет назад

This story touched I start cry as I was watching this is amazing history may gad bless you guys you guys have heart we need more people like you guys many people in society would have not race an adapt a kid that have HIV postive but the fact that they raceing a girl that have HIV and they treating is just incredible is amazing

@Xeno_G23 3 года назад

Matt & Heather, you guys have such a beautiful soul. It's great people like you who make this world beautiful. Thank You!!!!

@mikea5124 Год назад

Without a doubt the sweetest, most beautiful story I've ever heard. Both of you are amazing and so is Lily ! May God bless you all your lives ❤

@dirtkongor 5 лет назад

You know what these videos teach me... family is the most important part of a human life....

@magretamasih5953 7 лет назад

Thanks for taking Lily to your family.God bless you you are incredible parents

@cleofetayag5727 4 года назад

You are courageous, kindhearted and compassionate! God bless you for taking care of Lily!

@darlenenewell2643 7 лет назад

This story was absolutely AMAZING!!!!! The only thing Lily needed were parents that were going to love her, and that is exactly what she got when GOD tugged at the heart of this family. Thank GOD for families like this who are willing to love a child regardless of what the medical report says. Anyone who does not like this video must have checked out of the human race!!!!

@reyesmariz7613 7 лет назад

very touching story. Godbless to your new family

@barbibutton9619 6 лет назад

OMG...twice abandoned and at 1 1/2 and then again...oh my gosh. Oh I cant take this. Thank God u came along..thank GOD the events unfolded the way they did and you selflessly took her into your heart and family. This is great but heartbreaking that she's been thru soo much

@pianminglim8149 7 лет назад

Those people who had their thumbs down...............they are to be pitied !!!

@pierrelalonde3705 4 года назад

You brought tears to my eyes, what a wonderful adoption, you are awesome.Both mom and dad, thanks for sharing. She is safe with you surrounded by love.

@4000bee 4 года назад

i cried on this video, thank you for adopted Lily into your family. GOD bless you all.

@samrey1803 Год назад

Well, whenever I need a good cry of emotions... I watch adoption stories. Totally makes me love more and get cleaned up emotionally, the catharsis is amazing ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

@deborahharris9111 4 года назад

So beautiful and special! I’m at a loss for words. Bless this family!

@godisgoodallthetime7622 7 лет назад

It was meant to be. Very grateful that there are families out there like yours.

@kathleenprice3124 6 лет назад

I love the way that people will take on a sick child,you are someone special

@katarinabigcat 8 лет назад

Wow, god bless this family!

@BabsLongfellow 5 лет назад

I love your story. It's so real and will help so many. I appreciate your honesty. Thank-you for your love, faith, courage and saying YES. You are a very special family.

@fxnjbnong5207 6 лет назад

I cry, how great are you, thank you guys

@rosemarycooper1572 2 года назад

These parents are so unselfish, it’s beautiful to see. Love is the best!

@tongmick 4 года назад

Thank you for giving this girl a chance and a home! Thank you for being willing to learn and grow! Thank you for being openminded and willing to adapt! God bless you guys and your family and your beautiful Kids! An Update would be really Great! Good health to you all!

@yonghonmun 2 года назад

Amazing..giving the circumstances, u guys still take her in. Hats off to both of you. May God bless all of u.

@patsywong8700 5 лет назад

Thank you very much to these great parents, forever grateful to both of you.

@irenekegel5988 3 года назад

Thank you for clearing up so many fears .wonderful video

@kathy888 6 лет назад

She is a lovely, fun loving girl. You are all so blessed.

@angelalane7931 7 лет назад

You guys are truely amazing. Thanku for this beautiful video. God bless you all.

@skyangel7157 3 года назад

This family must be from heaven travelling down to the earth to spread LOVE😥🙏

@Rallow 7 лет назад

May The Good Lord bless you for accepting this child!

@dinarumiyati9488 4 года назад

I can't stop cry. Amazing story. Thank God this love story still exist

@nestorsuan2182 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this wonderful gift!😊😊

@ladygaynor16 3 года назад

A very well done for speaking up for what is loving and true! Predujuice is wrong. Every child is born innocent, and Lily is a real blessing to you. I can see how much your other daughter enjoys playing and sharing her life with Lily! May god continue to bless you all. Also, my grandmother's name was lily. I never met her, because she died when my father was 19 year's old, and doing his national service, in the early to mid 1950's. Lily is an amazing young girl, and very beautiful. She definitely looks a picture of health and happiness! xx

@talbertwonne5013 8 лет назад

God bless both of you two....just a loving couple...

@modhurima10 3 года назад

You guys are simply exemplary! You are brave! You are strong! You are so many more things! Matt & Heather, much respect to you both ❤🙏

@aileend6178 Год назад

Such a touching and beautiful story. You both are awesome parents

@jdmmami8 3 года назад

I cried the whole video❤️😭 bless this family

@wofra67 8 лет назад

bless you for getting her. and bless you for sharing your story because even today most of the people didnt know much about hiv they didnt realize the enormus adventage that takes the medical research in this case. it is as if the information of most people stopped at 1990... sorry about my english im from germany greetings to you :)