The fact that grandma kept all their stuff.. even down to Savannah having her money still shows how loved they are. This was such an important trip for their mental which I'm sure you've realized by now. So so sad they got tore away from their family, but so happy that you found each other ❤️
@@ashleecollinsworth5039 no idea about that, never heard of their grandma doing that. I thought she got too old to care for them, where did they state this?
@@AshleyA93 right after they got adopted they did a video interview with savanna and she said their grandma would hit and she would have to step up and stop them
@@ashleecollinsworth5039 I just watched it again and savanna said that their grandma would hit the boys with her cane after surgery, which I guess I didn't remember because of how fondly she talked of her when they went to get their stuff. They obviously both cared for her, she obviously loved them as well, just not in the correct way. I don't want anyone to ever feel bad for loving someone that abused them, it makes them feel dumb, or like their feelings are misplaced. So regardless of what their grandmother did you can see here that they were loved, which is all my comment was stating❤️
So sad for Savannah and Lucas for their grandma going into a hospice - whatever your childhood and the reason for adoption there’s often still love for your birth family. Sending huge hugs
Fav part was when Lucas gave Elijah the headphones...the way he kept looking at Elijah as he opened them you can tell how much he loves & looks up to him. So glad u got to see him Lucas & Savannah
Just curious why they did not adopt Elijah as well?? Does Elijah share the same bio mother and father as Lucas and Savannah? I always wondered about that.
@@toniakind6686 Unless they respond, I have no idea. They chose to discuss him and show him in the video. In an earlier video they mentioned that he may want to move to Phoenix.
@@janicelaurin7263 I could be wrong so don't quote me on it, but I heard that Elijah is Lucas and Savannah's half brother. I'm pretty sure it was the same bio mom but not 100% sure. And I think Crystal said Elijah didn't want to be adopted and move. He could have changed perspectives in terms of moving, but again, not too sure.
@@janicelaurin7263 If i am not mistaken they said in a previous video that Elijah was about to turn 18 anyways at the time when Savannah and Lucas were to be adopted plus what Skylar above me wrote (the moving part) :)
I’m glad they got to see their grandmother and also that she got to see them! She could rest easier knowing they are in a good place and taken care of by people who love them. I’m also happy they got to revisit the part of their lives that weren’t bad and where they felt loved. Crystal has such a kind heart. I’ve watched her cry both happy and sad tears for all her babies and it takes a very special person to have that connection with children you are just getting to know. I can’t say enough good about Aaron and Crystal in the way that they are answering a calling. This is what they’re meant to do.
I dont know what happened that Luke a Savannah ended up in foster care but by the looks of it, they were loved. Their family even kept all of their things. You can literally feel the memories in that house. Im just happy they are well loved back then and now ❤
I love how the grandmother knew her kids were there. That would have given her peace and the kids peace. This is a beautiful video. Much love to the people in this video
What impresses me most about this video isn't the trip to see their family as much as you living the belief you have that there is enough love for them to be able to love you, Aaron, and your family at the same time that you give them the "permissions" to still express the love for their biological family. You don't play the game that they have to love you more, but that they can love all of you. That says more to them than anything else you could do for them. Kudos to you and Aaron. As for Luke and Savannah, so very sorry to hear of the illness of your Grandma. The memories of her will be a blessing.
Crystal, this was such an impactful episode. I was overwhelmingly struck by the generosity you and Aaron displayed in making sure the kids had the chance to embrace their bio family at this critical time. I saw the hurt in your eyes realizing how much of their prior lives are unknown to you as their present and forever parents. I love both Lucas and Savannah and I am so glad that they have had the opportunity to join your family and be secure in the knowledge that you respect where they came from and want the best for their futures.💗💗
One of my favorite memories is taking my adopted daughter back to her hometown seeing the hospital she was born in the elementary she attended, her favorite park ect and meeting her bio family who is now my bonus family it truly is an amazing feeling seeing there life before you!!!
14:08 is a great example that it hasn’t really been THAT long since Lukas and Savannah were with bio family. It’s weird because it feels like they’ve always been here. But that just reminded me how recently they were living with bio family.
So glad that Savannah and Lucas got to see their bio relatives who they haven't seen in a while and Dollar General brings back so much St. John memories of you guys haha
I think that maybe what you were trying to describe is that you got to be present where they once lived their lives. To see their rooms and belongings made it so real, to know that you were in the very rooms that they used to be in! Created an even deeper "knowing" of them from before and even now. What a blessing!
Thank you to each of you! This video was extremely helpful with making some decisions about increased interactions for my (adopted) son and his bio family.
They must be so relieved to have gotten the opportunity to say goodbye to their grandma. It’s so positive to hear that their bio family welcomed y’all and is happy for Lucas and Savannah. When your kids come to you through foster care and/or adoption, honoring their bio families and history is so necessary for a relationship based in unconditional love. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into this.
Crystal is the best and most sweetest mom ever ! :)) from big picture stuff to the small details like suggesting to stop and get wrapping paper to encouraging the kids to get milkshakes, it’s the small things that just confirm she was meant to be a mom and is such a light in anyones lives she touches
Prayers for Savannah and Lucas, grandma's are the best, I lived with mine from the time I was 14. My mom and I weren't that close after my dad died when I was 10 and at 14 she kicked me out, I was so fortunate that my grandma loved me so much that she finished raising me. And did it with little to nothing, we were poor, no telephone no air conditioning but we did have a whole lot of love ♥
Crystal please don't cry coz you're making me cry too. 😭 I could feel their emotions visiting Lucas and Savannah's home. I hope their grandma felt a lot better when she saw her grandkids visited her. 💕💕💕 Love from the Philippines 💕
Currently crying😭 This video is so touching. I love your family and how dedicated you are to all your kids. Crystal and Aron have no idea how much of an impact you have on your children and the RU-vid community
I love how the family kept all the kids' belongings. I wish the kids took all that stuff with them, like savannahs plastic drawers with all her things in them. Then they could have took them home and gone thru everything leisurely. I'd hate for them to regret leaving something behind. I'm so happy to see the Pettit parents helping all the kids to maintain biological family ties
I know how it feels to not be able to say good bye to a parent. It just wrenches you apart when they're gone. So very happy to have Savannah and Luke to be able to say good bye to their birth grandmother. And to be able to see their older brother. Sending hugs their way and add a few more for the family.
This was beautiful on so many levels. It's so good that they were able to see their grandma before she passed so they got to get that closure. Being a retired ICU nurse, I know for a fact that Grandma got closure as well and that is SO important for her as well in her situation. By everyone getting that opportunity, Savannah and Lucas will feel so much better now as they grow into more mature and grounded adults. If they hadn't gotten this opportunity, or found out about their Grandma after she had passed, there would probably be feelings and regrets much differently than the positive ones they have now. You are great parents Aaron and Crystal.
For Lucas and Savannah, reconnecting with bio family, even during a solemn time was very rewarding for them. To see and hug bio family members, to reminenice about memories, and to sort our long, lost posessions, helps them put closure where needed. All family is important! Thank you Aaron & Chrystal, for teaching your children how to see the good in people while striving toward healthy relationships. God bless all your families!
My little boy is so excited because his birthday is also July 22nd! He will be 11. I am so sorry about your grandma...that is never easy. I'm glad you have such a fabulous support system, both biological and adopted. Extra prayers for all of you.
This was amazing, what a wonderful fulfilling trip not just for Lucas and Savannah, but for their birth family too. I would imagine that they would have felf a sense of grief at the prospect of never seeing them again, and wherever their Grandma's journey takes her next, she is able to take a fresh, happy picture with her and sense of peace. For Crystal and Aaron, like you say filled some gaps of your own. Very sad circumstances but a beautiful experience for everyone involved.
Love comes in so many ways and this is a true testament. What a gift it was for you to take them to see their grandmother and family. Those are memories they will treasure forever. Prayers of comfort and peace for all of you.
NGL proud of you guys for not filming the trip that much! I know it must have been hard because you guys are a vloging family but you not filming very personal moments is very special that not a lot of people do! So sorry for Lucas and Savannah’s loss
Beautiful! Sad, but understand that closure. They were able to grab items left behind and not seen for years, it’s beautiful. ❤️ They are strong kids, and glad they are being able to access the part of their life that wasn’t bad for them. Waiting for the vacation with their aunt and cousin! That would be a lot of fun to see everyone getting to know one another again and have fun together. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I admire the way you are 100% there for all your children and support them to have contact with their bio family. It must be great for Luke and Savannah to have found their forever family with you!
You know you are doing what you are called to do when you can get that emotional over seeing joy and sadness on your children's faces. It's always healthy to have closure. I know it was for a sad reason but it's good to be able to say goodbye. It also assured the family that they are in a home where they are loved. Family is everything.
I hope the family sees how much they are thriving now. You have been the best thing that happened to them. I went back and watched the adoption video to now and Lucas is so much more open and smiles so much more. Savannah went from a little girl to a young lady and is such a beautiful person inside and out.
You two are the best parents!!parents!!! Lucas & Savannah are blessed to be with you and the rest of the Crazy Pieces!!! So glad they got to see their Grandma and family!!! Love you all!!!💖
Just letting your kids still feel like loving their bio family is okay means so much to them. I wish more parents did this with just dad and mom. So many moms or dads will try to turn their child on the other parent, which puts so much stress and anger on them. No matter what the kids parent did to you has nothing to do with the children. If you love your kids let them love both parents equally.
You guys are truly beautiful inside and out, it's a privilege to be in your company for these videos. There are no greater role models in the world for emotionally intelligent and fulfilling relationships. I learn from you at 56 yrs old and from the other side of the world x
Thank you for vlogging and sharing this very sensitive turning point in life for Luc and Savannah. I am so glad that their biological family and yours can become their solid foundation in life. GREAT JOB this family blending. There is always room for more loving people in a 💖
My prayers are with Savannah and Lucas, you and Aaron as you help them navigate through their grief, and their family. So much love you have shown these children. God bless you all. The wall measurements were done with my kids too. It was so special.
I'm so glad you take the time to be a new family member to the families you can. It's so nice to see you all enjoying the smiles and supporting your kids and their extended family.
Thank you for showing us this part of adoption and being so real and honest about it. I started watching your channel 2 years ago because i was searching for adoption channels since i plan to adopt the rest of my children (i have 1 bio son and i would like to adopt a couple of siblings since im a single mom i dont think more would be responsible for me). I learn so so much from watching you. It may make you uncomfortable to hear this bec you might think you're just doing what a mom (and dad) should do, but you are an inspiration. Thank you.
So sorry to hear about Savannah’s and Lucus’s grandmother. I am glad they are blessed to be in a wonderful family like yours that believes in that birth family contact so they could find their inner peace. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so glad you got to see your Grandma and that she was alert enough to know you two were there, You will not know until you are grandparents how much that meant to her too. Wonderful memories and a wonderful family visit. Hugs to you both. Keep your Grandma always in your heart and memories then she will always be with you.
So emotional. Much love to Lucas and Savannah at this difficult time but for you both to be so supportive just makes so much difference. You are amazing. Xxx
I love how much you actually put into your kids and allowing them to love their other families, if there was more people like this in the world we'd have a world of kids that are not messed up. Xx
This was so poignant. Heartbreaking, yet so perfect. Luke and Savannah needed this. I think Crystal and Aaron got a little peace from the visit, seeing how truly loved the kids were by their bio family. Beautiful, just beautiful. Give those two sweet kids a hug from me. Thank you, also, for allowing some things to be private. I'll be praying for Grandma and for the kids to be okay when the time comes.✌️and ❤️
My prayers are with Lucas, Savannah and their biological family. My father was in Hospice care for the last few months of his life. It was very difficult for me as I was here in Houston. And my father was in Honolulu. May God wrap his loving arms around you all! ❤️🙏🏻
This was incredible having Lucas and Savannah able to go back and relive the good parts of family life such a blessing ,having the chance to say those goodbyes makes such a difference ,💕
I love the fact they got to go back and say their goodbyes and was able to get their stuff. The fact their grandma kept it all was really nice. I loved all the small pics of them. Prayers did their family in this time Closure is always important. You guys are great parents. Thank you for sharing this with us
I can't imagine having a room full of stuff/a life somewhere and then one day suddenly finding out I won't be going back to it. It must have been so difficult. Then, getting to see it again a couple years later, would be so emotional.
Crystal & Aaron... Y'all are 2 VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE ❣️❣️ They way y'all CARE about every child's past and needs... Care about bio families etc... Is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!! The world can use MORE of you two 🤗💕🤗💕🤗
I watch every video and this video brought me to tears because I fully understand what you were sharing Crystal- a piece of Lucas and Savannah was shared through this moment that cannot be fully expressed.
This video was very emotional for me. I was adopted when I was three days old. I’m 45 now. I live with my adoptive mother I’m taking care of her now. My adopted father passed away. My birth family is out of the picture other than my brother. He is very much a big part of my life. I was drawn to the channel so long ago. I could talk for hours. Do you have a beautiful family you are so blessed to have the wonderful children that you have may God look upon you and your family forever. Sending love from New Jersey your friend Damien
This made me so emotional. Feeling the emotional journey you guys went through and remembering my own relationship with my gran before she passed. Sending love and prayers to whomever needs them. 🙏
Being able to go back to where you grew up and seeing all your old belongings still there untouched must be surreal. Almost like travelling back in time. Seeing the height chart on the wall brought back so many memories because my family done that when we were growing up and id love to be able to see that again😩🤍
I have such deep respect for what the two of you do. You open your hearts and your home to these Children, who for whatever reason through no fault of their own, find themselves in the foster care system. Every time I hear or see a young boy cry because his little brother got adopted but he didn’t just tears me up. You two are an extremely rare breed.
I'm glad Lucas and Savannah got the closure they needed and had the opportunity to see their loved ones that they haven't seen in so long. I'm glad this is going to be something ongoing, so the kids can also enjoy their bio family. 🙂
thank you so much for embracing their bio family and acknowledging that foster kids past are not always all bad. my God daughters were ripped away from us 9 years ago and i haven't been able to see or talk to them in 7 years because the people who adopted them refuse to allow any contact with any part of their past they believe they are their family now and they dont need more then that its so sad. i was in college at the time and not in a place to take to take them or i would have.
I loved hearing the kids reminiscing about their childhood. Glad that y’all took them. Crystal as their mom I know you were glad to be able to get some baby pictures of them. Loved this!
Savannah and Lucus are 2 adorable young adults, it's wonderful you was able to take them to see their other family, you two are such Amazing parents. You really go above and beyond to see that they are well balanced human beings. You are so lucky you found each other. My heart goes out to you xx
I’m bawling now, for all the children who are in horrible situations. I pray they all find good forever families the way Lucas and Savannah have. I pray for their hearts and their minds, that God would bind them up and heal them.
I LOVE CRAZY PIECES to PIECES! Hospice is no longer just the end of life care. (My own Daddy age 99, will receive hospice care beginning in April.) I'm sorry Lucas & Suvannah are going through down-times. Please, PLEASE darlins' remember good times & love.
I never truly understood the complexities of foster care and what not. However, even though these kids had a great "previous life" the fact that you are providing them with a great current and future life matters just as much. I'm sure their grandma was happy to see her grandkids so well taken care of :)
@@brroookkeee Some parents just have their own demon and are unable to care of their children. I don't want to bad mouth their family for not taking them in, so I won't. They just may not have been able to (I wasnt when the time came for all of my nieces and was only able to take one in) but am happy that they ended up with aron and crystal!
I love that the family still have their things and didn't just throw it away in the garbage . I love how much you (crystal and Erin) are so loving and caring , the way you show your kids so much love , and how much you take yoir kids to see and find their birth family. You all are truly amazing and a blessing to these kids and inspiration to all of us ❤️
I’m grateful for the journey, though a rough one, that brought them to be in your family. Thanks for bringing us along on this leg of the journey. It’s enriched my heart.
Prayers for Lucas, Savannah and their entire family. You are so right about how so many families only see each other for big events like funerals and weddings. There are some people I haven't seen since my grandfathers funeral.
Crystal, you received pieces of a puzzle of Savannah and Lucas life prior to you and Aaron took them in and adopted them. I admire you both for letting them see them. They love them and they are missed by their bio family. It was great that they got to see their grandma and other relatives.
I'm glad Lucas and Savannah got closure and got to go get some of their stuff. That part made me emotional because I knew they were just pulled away and couldn't take time to get their stuff. I'm glad they got to go back and get it.
Thank you for sharing. I was also teary eyed as you guys went back with them. Aaron and Krystal, I know you both love your kids so much to do this for them. Many blessings to the whole family of yours.
That warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for Lucas and Savannah to be able to go back and see and touch their memories and family 🤗!! I'm sorry it was under sad circumstances. My memories all burnt down in Paradise CA. Including the home I grew up in my whole 0-18 years, that my Mom and Dad built in 1970. And many other houses my Dad built. Hold on to your memories 😊😍😘!!!!!!
DJ, I'm so sorry for all that you lost because of the Camp Fire. That was so horrible. I cannot imagine how horrifying and sad this was for you and everybody that went through that. I hope life has been kinder to you and yours.
I’m so happy for all of you to be able to have this experience - to get some closure, revisit some memories, gather some physical memories, reconnect with family…so happy for you, Lucas & Savannah - even under the circumstances. Love to you all.
Crystal and Aaron you two are so special, all of your kids are so lucky to have you both. You could see that unconditional love every single video. I'm so glad that you did this for Savannah and Lucas. May God bless your family abundantly. I'm sure God is looking down upon each and every one of you was a big smile. ❤️
I am so glad you do things like this for your children. You are giving them the fullest life possible. Its great that they are not forced to keep all of their past in the past. This is real love and I am sure doing things like this for them makes their bond with you even stronger.
When I was 16yo, my family adopted a 10yo boy. He came from a really bad situation, and his parents are in Jail because of it. I wish we could give him some closure, but that is not possible. However, what we can do is give him an amazing new life with a family full of love (much like yours) and create positive memories with him. Thank you for helping the kids.
Lots of love to you all. Christel and Arron your openness to embrace your kids birth families is a blessing to your kids. Which will only make them love you even more.
What a nice video! I always enjoy how open you are about the struggles and reality of adoption, it's so honest, and the love you have for your children is so real... I'm so happy for Luke and Savannah, that they got that special moment and shared it with you guys!!
You two have just helped Savannah and Lucas have closure, for them to go back and and feel some of the good memories. They are so loved by those bio family and by you guys too. They are two good kids, they are blessed to have gone on that trip to see their grandma that was really important.
The kids needed to say goodbye as you could see. Not all your children will need that for sure. But I feel you handle it very well. And this is something they will never forget that you went out of your way to see their old life and bring things back that defined them back then. What wonderful parents you are to your children. Chaulk a new one up to you that you have done without thinking that is truly wonderful. May God Always Bless this Wonderful Family.
It's great that you could share all this with them but especially that there were only the four of you that day. Having so many kids/responsibilities, it's wonderful that you could take the time to take them on such an important journey. As you said, it makes you wonder whether you could do sth similar with some of your other kids. You guys are awesome and you've created a beautiful and super kind family. Thanks for making the world a better place.
Such a touching video. I have been noticing prior to this video how much closer Lucas and Savannah seem, and especially how close they have grown to their forever family. They have bloomed. Seeing how much this visit meant to them, you, and the bio family members there was heartwarming. I know seeing their grandma and getting to say their goodbyes must have been incredibly hard, yet brought them peace to see her as well. I am so happy for the closure this brought to Lucas and Savannah. When Lucas looked out one way from the car and said that over there is where the bad memories were was so sad, but also he felt strong enough to say that which shows he knows he has a safe and loving forever family and he is willing to open up about the bad times. And Savannah was quick to point out with him that the other direction is where the good memories were. Thank you for sharing this life-changing trip with all of us.
I admire that you are very open-minded and even help your kids reach out and stay connected to their bio family. You love your kids very much, and i'm sure they love you back as much. Best wishes!
It was so nice to see this and to see a bit of Lucas and Savannahs history . It must be so comforting and reassuring to their bio family to see them in such a good and loving home , and to have met their now parents . Nice for them and peace in their hearts that L and S are well loved and thriving .
I commend you two so much for taking Savannah and Lucas to see their dying grandmother and giving them a chance to say good by. That’s something that they can never go back and do. You are teaching your kids they were loved by their first family even though they could continue on with that life. This all helps children from foster care to grow mentally. Thank you both so much.
Aww I really enjoyed watching this 🥰 I'm glad they got the chance to see & say their goodbyes to their grandma & get the chance to see their family & I'm so excited for them to have some thing's from their grandma's & can't wait to see more get togethers, aww Crystal thank you that means a lot saying that not all kids that are in foster care have all bad memories from their past because yes it's so true & I'm so glad they got to see their brother & buy him a gift.
I tear up over something in each of your videos. I dont think that is anything to be ashamed of. In fact, I like that I can care so much about people, even when I have never actually met them.
I know many of us take for granted that we have the memories of our entire lives in photo albums and the stories our families share, but it must be extremely difficult as a child in foster care to have that taken away from you by no fault of your own. It must be a huge comfort to go back to the familiar and to see people that love you again and just be with family.
Now see what you did... 🥺😥😢😭 So emotional. So happy for Lucas and Savannah that they got the opportunity to go back and say their goodbyes and go down memory lane remembering some of the good times and show you arround "in their past". And that they got to see their brother. 😍
This IS such a beautiful video. Your love for each other as a family comes through in such a heartwarming way. I loved seeing how they lit up at being able to share their memories with y'all too. So sad it was a heartbreaking reason to visit but beautiful at the same time.
my heart is breaking for Lucas and Savanah.. they are so lucky to have you all.. prayers to you 2 strong young adults..love to you both.. prayers for strength and comfort to you both
