As soon as he saw her and started crying and I burst into tears with him. He just KNEW, instantly! It was such a deeply moving moment that we were lucky enough to “share”.
The emotion is there. He is a sweet man. I have been waiting for an episode that either one of them will say sorry. And when I heard the daddy said I am sorry, I didn't know. I cried.
As a Fijian, I can recognize a bula smile a mile away and both of them have that gift and the warmth and easy going nature that we fijians are blessed with.
He's a good man. Many men with a family already would have dropped the call and rejected her which is horrible. I'm happy they both got a happy ending and her children are beautiful 😁 a beautiful family
I felt so bad for Wayne that his kids just got ripped away from him. He never remarried or had any other kids. He has deeply suffered and his girls also had that kind of loss. I am glad he now has them back after two decades.
Wow...Piki and William got me big time!! Sad that he didn't even know she existed but the fact that it was important to him to let her know she wasn't rejected shows the kind of man he is. And that hug....intense or what??? You can tell they are father and daughter...great gene pool, Piki is gorgeous and the kids are unbelievably cute! I wish them nothing but happiness ❤️
I live vicariously through shows like this. I found my birthmother and met her as she was dying. My half sisters want nothing to do with me. My biofather had died years before and never knew about me. I met his brother once before he died, but my brothers were on the fence about meeting me. Ten years later and haven't met them. A-parents died years ago, and not close as adults to a-siblings now. Adoption can create a very isolating human experience.
Fiona is absolutely identical to her mother in the pictures from the photo album! And in the recap when Fiona is telling how she met her birth mom, what an amazing transformation in her face, from sadness and longing to a countenance of radiance and love. Lovely story! Fiona, I wish you every happiness.
Almost 30 years ago now I found my birth father. It has been a good relationship with him. But I am still an outsider looking in. I can't say it doesn't hurt when he says , "My daughter...." or "My son....." instead of your brother and sister. But at least he has never lied to me. And he is a good man
I’m so thrilled for Wayne finding his girls, and the girls getting their loving dad back. Twenty five years of longing for them for him, and twenty five years of misinformation for them. Why do parents do this to their kids. Sad.
Fiona is such a beautiful person inside and out…her brother too. All the stories are wonderful chapters in these peoples’ lives. Glad they shared their experiences.
Thank God, Gladys changed her mind and finally reunited with Fiona. When she refused, I was really shattered, as if it was my own mother who had treated me like that.
I really don't believe it was on her own accord though I believe her husband really push that issue for her to actually reconcile and meet her because like Lawrence say him as well as his mother was very surprised on his stepfather's willingness and acceptance of the secret I honestly feel that he probably told her if she would have been honest they could have fought for her they could have went back to New Zealand and probably got her when she was still little being that he already accepted her prior son why wouldn't he accept her daughter as well and they never had any children so I believe he wants to be a part of her life to if she will let him
I had a friend who found his mom after 45 years. He found his dad too but his dad refused to meet him and have anything to do with him. At first his mom was hesitant to meet him, she was afraid he was after her for money, which couldn't have been further from the truth as he had his own business at the time and was doing rather well. He was quite hurt when he was told about her reaction.
I don't understand how someone brings a child into this world and doesn't want anything to do with her, not even wanting to see her face. This is very, very cruel and unfair.
It is not judgemental but natural concern over curiosity. From the moment, I could feel my baby fluttering inside me, I was in love. Towards the end of my pregnancy, when my bump was mammoth - I could make out my baby's position. I would gingerly lower myself into a warm bath. There I sang, had 'conversations,' told my bump about the funny stuff that had happened in my family (Eg: after Sunday dinner, my dad would take an afternoon nap downstairs, I used to put bits of cornflakes/popcorn/bread in his snoring mouth then run and hide - a few weeks later, this then progressed to putting my mother's lipstick on him carefully missing his thick beard then added rouge on his eyes and cheeks - when he then made his usual walk down to the pub, he got a few stares - it was only when he caught a glimpse of his reflection in the mirror behind the bar did he understand why - my backside paid a heavy price). My bump responded by pounding my kidneys when I giggled out loud. It is possible to not have emotional ties but who really wants to not have a relationship with one's own flesh and blood. Anyway, my marriage broke down when I was four months pregnant so I raised my daughter alone. Her father chose to not maintain his visitation but I used to drive her to his parents to see them and have a memory of them. When my grandmother-in-law died no one told us. I am just glad I drove my daughter round to see the elderly lady when she was alive. Now, my girl is twenty-five and quite independent. She knows who and where her dad and his family are. It's her choice and theirs to develop relationship. I have done my bit. I believe her father checks our daughter's social media from time to time but that's it. He has other kids - two sons aged eighteen and fifteen. They heard about their half-sister's existence around ten years agos. They met up twice and since then nothing which is such a shame.
@@sherrylawrencelewis2544 Sorry, but you are describing YOUR feelings, which can't be applied to everyone. Bottom line, there are mothers who simply can't take care of a child for whatever reason. It's completely logical that many of these mothers would give the child up to an adoptive family and then force themselves to go into denial about what happened - because it's either that or go mad with sadness and guilt. You've seen people with tons of kids living horribly and you know in your heart that most of these kids should have been put up for adoption. The kids' welfare should come first, not the mother. Condemning a mother who gives up her child because she wants the best for him/her is completely disingenuous and naive, and yes, is ridiculously judgemental. Citing your story as some sort of gold standard to judge by is just silly because it's only YOUR story, and has nothing to do with the millions of others out there in the world.
Real Families: I am just discovering your show for the first time; what a powerful beautiful work you do! If there’s such a thing as sacred work done in his life, you’re doing it. I can’t think of much that’s more important than familial connections to give life real meaning In all directions. Every part of a person’s tree is important-roots, shoots, and branches. Thank you for all that you do, and for sharing such a beautiful and wholesome content with us on the Internet.
I could not stop the tears from flowing as soon as she was told her dad was behind her. It was so obvious that they were father & daughter. They look so alike! It was so touching and so lovely to share in that wonderful experience. I could feel the love between them. It was so good to see the children run and hug their grandpa. 💞
We found and reunited with a first Cousin last year this month. Hadn't see one another since we were kids. I still cry with joy thinking about it. Nothing will separate us again. Im always saddened and surprised when family doesn't want to meet. How could you not? We're connected forever through our DNA. Praise God my family is once again whole.
I hate when parents estrange them from their children, for whatever reason. When I divorced, I never kept our child away from her father or his side of the family. It was important to me that she know them and are at least half of who she is. I couldn't take that away from her. Regardless of how I felt about her father, he was still her father. I let her make her own mind up about him. I never said an unkind thing about him to her. I a glad now I did the right thing. He passed away a few years ago.
@JO MAMA. Thank you for your comment. I only met my daughter "officially" when she was 21. Her mother married a man who objected to our meeting until the child became an adult. I was able to sneak a look at her only twice when she was about 8 and again when she was 14. That was when she came to congratulate my fiancée of her engagement. Strange coincidence, as my wife's sister in law is actually my second cousin. Karma and destinies.
1. She can finally feel like she belongs! Such relief and happiness!! ; 2. The drama, both sister and brother had the same ways about them, glad Mom braved thru her devastation; 3. And oh, the poor man....sure glad his daughters heard his plea and finally they've reunited. Kudos to the research teams and to all families.
My parents split when I was 3,it was never easy between them...but I have the most wonderful family thru them.Stepmom,brothers,aunts,uncles,cousins and terrific grandparents,I am truly blessed.
Oh wow! So she had the name in her birth certificate and then you looked in the white pages and narrowed it down to a "William Marr" with 2 R's and then did a Facebook search and found him? That is outstanding!
My father passed away in 2001, my mother and father was married for 50 odd years and always together, my mother passed away in 2007. Just to hug them both would make All my dreams come true I miss them terribly. Love you my mum and dad ❤️
If it’s true what Wayne’s ex wife did, that’s horrid. Up and moving w/ no further contact, he then can’t find them. SO wrong. The daughters didn’t even know what happened.. that alone is suspect. I’m so glad he got his family back.
These Tears Jerkers really get me emotional and wanting my family. I wish they could watch as it show's that family longing sometimes is worth the wait. I love the way you connect with family so not to expose them & give them both the respect they need in these delicate situations.
It reminds me of when my husband met his birth father who also never knew that he existed. He said many similar things and said looking at my sons was like looking in a mirror.
Sometimes the mother never want to ever reach out. Another thing, there are also children born from one night stands and women give them away. There is so much hidden from men quite honestly
Wow. I was adopted as a baby and have always wanted to meet my biological mother and father but my records are sealed so I have no idea how to find them. While my mother and father that adopted me will always be my mom and dad, I would love to meet someone who is blood related to me, if for no other reason than to know where I came from. I can only hope my parents would be willing to be open and meet me and develop a relationship with me. I have cried through this entire story.
Take a DNA test with one of the mail away services. i bet your birth mother or a near relative has. This is how a friend of mine found her kin folks🙏🤟🏨good luck
Oh wow, bawling my eyes out! I especially liked the man in the first segment and felt so sorry he didn't get a chance to grow with his daughter. Sooo happy Fiona found her brother and her mother did decide to meet her. And I felt so happy for the man who found his 2 daughters again- his tears tore me up.
A parent who deprives his or her children and ex partner from what is rightfully theirs, is a criminal. (And indeed is punishable by law in many countries)
I agree!! People tend to forget that children needs both parents in their lives . When you only think about yourself and your feelings, you deprive your children of the advantages of having both parents in their lives. Unless that parent is abusief or a criminal. They children shouldn’t be forced to divorce that parent too!!
It is so beautiful that he brought his daughter and his son and he said that he had another son and grandchildren to meet his sister It's so beautiful that he brought his family to meet her It is so beautiful the grand babies brought flowers for her That is very beautiful So awesome to see family happy You make You make a beautiful family Now she's got family More than she have to begin with May the lord bless them all
I hope this all worked out. I spent years looking for my brothers. They invaded my house and stole everything they could. I do not think blood is as important as growing up together.I am closer to my adopted sister than I am to any of my blood relatives.
Yes, growing up together is important. These kind of shows of course want a good coming out....they would not air the bad trys or the people who really did not like each other. ;-) I am sorry that your biological brothers have been such a disappointement for you. But good, that you have your adopted sister.
I hope things continue to work out for them all. Unfortunately, they don't always. Whatever was the reason for giving up or taking off with a child, still exists.
Lovely program, but I still would like it if they confirmed the parties with a DNA test. A friend thought that she had found her biological father (she had been given up for adoption at birth) and they had gotten attached. His children wanted a DNA test done before they accepted her into the family. The 'father' was applaud that his kids would deny their sister. A DNA test was done & it was found that he was NOT her biological father. It was so heart breaking. She later went on to find her real biological father & it was confirmed w/ a DNA test before she let herself get too attached.
Omg! I never expected to be crying practically all the way through this video. It really tugged at the heartstrings! I'm so glad for those who eventually found their next of kin! ❤️💕
I felt so emotional watching this, My daughter just recently lost her father They didn't even had a chance to meet each other. How I wish i do something so they can see each other but now it's too late . I felt brokenhearted knowing that my daughter wont have a chance to see her dad alive. She cant even hug him.
The first one was great, seeing her dad and knowing who she looked like. Planning a trip to Fiji, loved it! The second one was harder...found myself getting angry with the birth mom...what kind of woman doesn't want to see her child. No matter the circumstances surrounding it. Glad she finally pulled her head out and did the right thing for her daughter. The third one was good although I felt some tension with the daughters towards the dad. Hope they can work through him leaving them and enjoy the time they have left. Life is messy so we all need to help each other in any way we can. ♥♥♥
David is the best Long Lost host. Either he or the producers/writers set just the right tone and have a great format. The USA one had such seriousness and drama in tone. The UK one is much better and the NZ one is A+. I’m from the USA.
Pike Nahi is so real beautiful soul Chinese blood is too strong and real family oriented including her children. So beautiful to see glad they met your father is sincer humble loving. I am so happy for you.
This is so amazing. The women are so sweet. It was nice to see things go so well for her. That first potential father. It really hit him. I hope his wife and family are supportive. It was a long time ago, and he was probably very young and I hope some good will come of it. I can't imagine a piece of myself out there. Its a tough situation. I would be upset at first-as his wife, but I would still love the child regardless. They are innocents. I'm so glad things went well for them. Good stuff! Liked & subscribed :)
