That's why I always say God has a sense of humor. He just mixes up families so much sometimes too. Melinda looks so much like her brother Logan you can just tell he mixed them all so they can play find the family. A friends adopted brother told a person that when people kept saying are youuuuu suuuureee you were adopted? You look so much a like. He said yeah God was playing family match and scrambled us up a little to well so it took till I was 7 for them to match us up again. Dang now I am going to be laughing all day thinking about all the off the wall comments he made.
I LOVE MELINDA. She is seriously the sweetest, kindest soul. So grateful God put her in your life! What a strong woman. Scarlett is so lucky to call you mama.
How you guys came into each other’s life is so beautiful! What an amazing story! 😍 Thank you so much for sharing, Melinda! You are so brave. So sorry you had to go through that. 😢 Congrats on your new channel!
I’m so happy her school did something and didn’t doubt her even the investigators in my town would have doubted her it makes me so so happy when kids are able to get out of any abusive situations 💖
Its neat to look back and realize that our plans are not God's plans for us. It was no accident they had added that 1 in front of the 7. Melinda, thank you for sharing your story. My prayer is that your story helps someone. You are stronger then you you know and you're a great person and a great mom to your daughter I know you will go far. Also I know that people that go though abuse or family issues make some of the best therapist. I hope you go far. 0lease id anyone is going though abuse any kind please say something there is hope. And if you see anyone thats not able to be to speak up , please speak up for them. Please it may save a life.
Melinda thank you for sharing your story! God put you in the right home praise God. Praise God you're surrounded by a family that loves you and accepts you unconditionally
Ahmed bro of course u can understand it's not just a bond for women it's a bond we have with our loved ones it's just a reminder maybe urs is a photo or a scarf hat ring it can be anything even certain places we hold special because they have fond memories with our loved ones
The longest dinner ever. "Ten Years Later..." LOL. Love Jamie's necklace. Melinda, "You're incredible." You liked Rose Gold when you moved into the apt, I remember that...So are the mom daughter rings.
How cool would it be if Melinda and Aaron did a daughter/daddy trip to Tokyo!! That would be so amazing and wonderful. Having that trust in a man after what she’s been through just goes to show how wonderful and real Aaron is! ❤️❤️❤️
Melinda is so beautiful inside & out. We are the same age but she’s gone through so much more. I also love that Aaron didn’t say much but he’s there for support 💖
I am so in love with how aaron is looking at Melinda the whole time. The love and understanding and compassion in this family is insane. I love watching, it makes me feel like I'm a part of it for 10-20 minutes. It's not a lot but it's a lot to me :) you are so strong Melinda. I'm so proud of you for standing up to that. Such an inspiration! You all are!! ♥️♥️♥️
I see you on a lot of vlog channels as one of the first comments, I have never had the time to really check out your channel? What blog channels do you watch?
It’s so hard. I’m also a victim of childhood abuse caused by my parents. Thankfully I escaped at 25 and 7 years later I’m still fighting and struggling on.
The fact she opened up their hearts to teenagers, she has changed so many peoples lives for the better just by her bravery, telling her story and enduring her struggles till she met them ❤️
Jamie was abused aswell (how she had aurora) but by someone else as Melinda and Jamie were separated when the were younger, Crystal and Aaron "adopted" Melinda and that's how the met Jamie
Jamie and Melinda were separated at some point in their lives but they also lived together before Crystqal and AAron got them. I am hoping that who ever messed with Melinda was not messing around with Jamie during that time. Jamie and Melinda you two along with AAron and Crystal have hit the jackpot with your families. You have a bond that will hopefully keep growing and growing. Scarelet you are adorable.
And to think Crystal isn't really that much older than Melinda tbh. Not even old enough to be her bio mom, but because of a clerical error, Melinda, Jamie, and Aurora were brought into this amazing family. Just incredible. 💖💞🥰
I was sexually abused by my real dad when i was 9, i never told anyone for years, because i was scared, worried that no one would believe me. i know how hard it is to speak about that, so for Melinda to tell her story infront of thousands of people takes alot of courage. She's so strong, I really hope that your story helps other people going through or have been through something simular to speak up, reach out for help. Things will get better
So glad your friend spoke up, even though it was such a covered secret, in the end you got out of a bad situation. So glad you all found each other! 🤩😭🤩
I agree. I went through some stuff as a teen and although I was scared to tell and didn't want adults to know, the friend who told was the one I became closest to, as although it was painful and scary for me when she told adults, it meant I got the help I needed. So anyone watching this - a true frind would help find the right people to tell and get support.
Wow. Melinda is so courageous! I’m so proud of her for being able to make that phone call and protect herself and any others from her abuser! You are an incredible women Melinda! ❤️❤️
I think Melinda ist such a beautiful person. Her inside as well as her outside. I love her personalety she is so nice and friendly. And I love the way she looks I love her curves and her face its so beautiful.
Melinda I totally understand what you went through. I myself was sexually abused by my stepdad for 6 years. I was finally able to be removed from it when my aunt and uncle adopted me. I have always said I am the strong person I am now because of what I went through back then. Thank you for sharing your story. It is so wonderful to see the strong bond you have with your adoptive family. Crystal is right the paper doesn’t matter.
I love your family and Melinda is a great person and a great mom. I hate to see her cry because she is the sweetest person ever!! She is so pretty and smart and confident! She has such an awesome personality and I would kill to be her! She is so lucky to have such a sweet family and a beautiful daughter! ❤️ Edit: obviously all of y’all are awesome but Melinda we don’t see often.
Melinda, you are so incredibly brave and strong. I’m so sorry for all of the pain of your past, and pray that your future with your family is absolutely incredible. You deserve it. 💜
I can’t even imagine how scary this was for her. It just goes to show how many amazing, but hurt, older kids there are that need support and a good home.
Melinda...you are so strong and such a great soul. I am so happy that you found your parents to love you the way you were meant to be loved and respected. Bless you forever and always!
Melinda, I am so happy that you found parents who love you for you. Sharing your story was a very brave and courageous thing to do. Your story has the power to change someone's life!! You're a very beautiful young lady who has a bright light that surrounds you ♥️ May your life always be filled with all that you are so worthy and deserving of ♥️🌹🦋
I was crying! Congratulations to you Melinda for always knowing you DESERVED better for yourself! You are amazing, beautiful, kind, and definitely deserve the BEST!
Melinda is such a strong and beautiful young woman. I’m so happy she was able to escape the horrible situation. I know at first she probably felt hurt and scared that her friend told someone but I’m sooo glad that she told the friend she did and her friend made the right decision to confine in someone who she knew could help. Also thank god everyone believed her and didn’t send her back home that day and started immediately on getting her out of that awful situation. I think it’s so cool how everything happened once she was in the foster care system to end up meeting y’all and joining your family. She has the most loving parents and family who are there for her no matter what and love her unconditionally. She deserves every bit of good in her life and she now has the best family possible and y’all have the best daughter 💕 ** the picture of Melinda and Crystal on the roller coaster/ride is the best picture ever!!! Lol! Yalls faces are priceless!!!
Melinda, maybe you could do something with interior disign/interior decorating. That kind of sounds like what you like about looking at houses... And also thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I'm sure it'll help someone out there
I've just started watching and I was a single foster parent for several years. Now matter what the kids went thru I always got them a counselor. So glad Melinda got the counseling.
Melinda is beautiful. I started crying when she started crying. My uncle molested me. Only told my mom after he died. I will watch their channel. Miss seeing Jamie
So sorry for what you went through. I am also a survivor of sexual abuse. Can't say I'm healed.... Even at 62 yrs of age! Definitely has affected my self esteem.
Logan felt her motherly spirit, that's why he was instantly attached to her 🥰 Her and her daughter are sweet as ever! 💛 She shares the exact bday & year as my niece that passed away in 2021, at the age of 25. Them sharing the exact bday touched my heart! 💛🌻The sunflower was my nieces fav flower & she loved yellow! 💛🌻💛 I really enjoy your videos! 👌🏽 God Bless your beautiful family! 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽☮️
Thanks Melinda for sharing your story. Being a 23 yr old woman that hasn’t had a dad and my mother having me at 15 and not being ready. I didn’t have the greatest life. It feels amazing knowing there are other people that made a great ending to a hard story like yours. You are amazing. Thanks I feel like I can overcome things too. Your a great person and I adore your strength as a woman.
If there were awards shows and red carpets for bravery, Melinda deserves a million awards. You are amazing, and a true survivor. I love that you are using your story to help others. I have little people in my extended family who are in a very bad situation and I’m praying they will be able to speak up one day and that the right person will listen. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope you keep going and reaching for your dreams. You can do anything. ❤️
You can tell that Melinda has a special bond with both of her parents and it’s so beautiful. Thank you Melinda for having the courage to share your story with us I know it will touch so many people in many different ways. I love your family and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of you!!! I have always wanted to adopt and foster from a young age and watching you guys has only made that more clear for me!! ❤️
Thanks u for share your story yours. So brave. I too was sexual abuse for six years as kid glad your got justice was not so lucky not got justice. I know how u feel 😢
Thank you for telling us your story, Melinda! You're strong and brave, you definitely deserved that applause. You seem like a really nice person, glad I got to know you a little better. :)
I am so sorry that those terrible things happened to you Melinda. You are incredibly brave, strong, warm and loving. Your are like a phoenix rising from the ashes of devastation and hopefully an inspiration to those suffering or who have suffered the same terrible things.
Yay! Melinda you are so strong! So grateful you are sharing your story. Sending you so much love! Can't wait for the Crazy sisters channel! Sending love to you all!
I think it was meant to be that you became part of such a lovely family Melinda. You are truly blessed and I'm sure you will help to make others truly blessed as you move on through your life. I'm so very sorry to hear about what happened to you when you were younger, but I'm glad you managed to overcome it & that you are able to stay cheerful & positive. Something similar happened to me when I was only 5, but I've never let it affect my cheerful nature & positive attitude. I'm almost 72 years old now, but I remain cheerful & positive & never allow anything negative from my past to define who I am.
Such a beautiful relationship I laughed so hard when u guys said she could come over and eat dinner 😂and moved in a week later. I love Melinda's beautiful ❤️ heart!
You are a champion Melinda! You are a pure and beautiful soul and deserve all the goodness imaginable! Believe in yourself!!!! It's so easy to see your incredible potential! Your story will help so many people....thank you for so bravely sharing and how thankful to know it is in the past! Always look forward! Your future is bright! I love the light in your countenance! What a choice daughter of God you are Melinda! I love you!
Absolutely love Melinda and Jamie! They're both so full of love and just deserves so much love. Scarlett is so beautiful. Prayers for continued success in their lives.
Melinda, Tokyo is AMAZING!! My friends planned a trip to my dream destination & wanted to stop in Japan on the way there & I ended up having an incredible time in Japan!!! One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited
Melinda, you are such a beautiful young woman. I'm so very glad that you became part of this family. You deserved to be loved, cared for, and understood. It seems like Crystal and Aaron have given you that and more. You are so lucky to have them and you truly know that. You light up when you call them mom and dad. God works in mysterious ways and he brought you to this wonderful family. You had a rough beginning but you will forever be loved for the rest of your life.
Wow I cried with you guys. She’s been through so much and you guys are her angels. Just when I thought I couldn’t love you me family more than I already do.
Thank you so much for what you do. We are currently on our 14th adoption. As you know it’s not always easy,but oh so worth it. You do it beautifully. Good job momma😘
I can’t wait for Melinda and Jamie‘s channel. Crystal and Aaron you guys saved her you can tell the love she has for you and you for her. What a beautiful family.
I am so glad Melinda is a part of your family. I've been drawn to her since I started watching your videos. She seems so nice and genuine! I can't wait for the girls channel to start!
I got a teacher fired for harassment in high school. I also didn't think I needed therapy at first, but once I finally got that extra support it made a world of difference. Melinda is so strong!! I am so glad she was able to heal and grow from such a horrible experience.
When I first started watching this channel and came across Melinda I thought she was your biological daugter. I thought you guys looked alike a little.🌟💖 love all of you💖
Crystal and Aaron you are doing something truly amazing for these kids🥰. You inspire so many people and I hope when I'm older my heart 💓 will be as big as yours ❤️ keep posting and spread your crazy positivity around the world - Connie 💗
That's so brave to tell your story, thank god he got arrested, I was sexuial abused by a childhood friend, he not allowed near me ever again. Your a tough cookie 🍪 Melinda, I am looking forward knowing you more
Love love love your family so so much! Melinda has the purest soul & deserves so much in life! I pray you get everything in life & more. I hope your hunger to strive never goes scarce. I hope one day we are financially stable enough to foster kids. We have 4 of our own but we don’t want anymore biological kids. I’ve seen so many kids that could use our love, even if it’s temporary. All kids deserve to be loved. ❤️
What a story! I can relate to her childhood. It’s wonderful to see how she has coped and become such a great person! It’s beautiful to see how you guys opened up your home to her. May God bless you guys!😂
This one had me balling my eyes out... y’all are just so great and such amazing people... I can’t even you are changing the world one kiddo at a time and by sharing your lives with the world... thank you💕💕
Such a beautiful young lady. Takes enormous courage to do that. So glad that life is working out now. A mum & dad who love you & a young man who clearly adores you. ❤️❤️
I love love love her story! Thank God for the person that accidently put a 1 in front of a 7! That started it all! Just think of all of their children that found their forever family because of that 1 & because Melinda is such an amazing, beautiful & wonderful young lady! We love you, Melinda & Scarlett!! ❤️🫶🏽❤️🫶🏽❤️
Your story is incredible and so hard. As someone who has been sexually abused by her dad ex step dad and several boyfriends, it's a hard thing to overcome. Your so amazing and strong and loved and I'm so happy that the outcome of your story is so good. Don't give up on yourself and be proud of who you are ❤️
Melinda you are such a resilient and beautiful example of strength, thank you for sharing your story to help others in similar situations. From one survivor to another, sending so so much love 💕
Excited to follow your channel! And also could totally see you going back to college one day and maybe even med school to become a physician! We need hearts and souls like yours!
Thank you for sharing, I was sexually abused and it does take an insane mental tole on you. I’m so proud of you. Thank you. You’ve made me feel like I can finally open up about it. Thank you, you’re a beautiful strong woman ♥️
