Losiahs Korean Adoption Video Update 12

[barabinom]

This baby needs to stay in its country and find a blood relative to raise him or her.

[hewnandhammered]

We had a similar experience at Holt when we brought our daughter home. Even though she had many foster kids over the year, the foster mom was still very attached to her and their parting was difficult. Of course, we felt in a way like we were stealing her child, too. We and our daughter are very lucky that she had such a loving foster mother who did such a great job raising her from age 0 to 9 months.

[AnnaPhamily]

this is so heart warming it really made me cry.

[MissJennaLeigh333]

Gosh This is pretty close to AMAZING! This clip shows just how beautiful humanity can be. Thank you for sharing this! =)

[26011775]

Although there is no sound as I watch this, this is an unbelievable bit of video and a tribute to the love that goes into both sides of the adoption. We adopted our 2 1/2 year old from Kazakhstan 6 months ago. Best wishes to you!

[hewnandhammered]

we went through the same thing at the Holt office with Ms. Lee looking on as well ... it was hard for everyone! Definitely keep in touch with the foster mom! She will appreciate all the photos and updates you send.

[momajayc]

omg! i love this



[xxtatanka30xx]

im crying now..he is adorable and you have a beautiful family..

[ImChallin]

the sound has been cut out but it seems even more sad/happy/beautiful.

[Mercury888]

WMG i hate you.

[KCFlegend]

Thought I was gonna cry! But it's so sweet.

[VampKitana]

Aww, it's really beautiful. Kind of rare to see married couples who are willing to adopt children of another race. Not intending to mean anything by it but you guys have a big heart to take him to be a part of your wonderful family.

[McKennahLane]

Simply Beautiful!

Thank you for sharing this story. (When i watched the single ladies video i NEVER thought it would lead me here. God bless your entire family!)

[wicklandtube]

I see that the audio was deleted because it wasn't authorized.... This doesn't need audio -- it's beautiful and meaningful just as is. The expressions are priceless. Ahhh need to go get a tissue....

[nataliejoy88]

I was browsing through youtube and I found one of your videos the single ladies one, and i subscribed instantly. I then was watching Losiah's adoption videos and this one just made me cry, it was so touching! =)

[audgeyp]

I wonder where Losiah's birth mom was?

[aubs519]

@audgeyp Doesn't matter... what's important is that he is with those who love him. Such a priceless moment.

[audgeyp]

True.

[QueenLeilani]

geez...this video made me cry. where's my tissues when i need them!

[jancaballero]

this video made me tear up. :-(

[CutTheFat]

This video is just so touching!

[ShutterBug717]

As watching couple of your other videos of your visit to Korea I was wondering out of all the children that could be adopted in America, why did you choose to adopt a Korean child?

[Asndoll]

This is a stupid and ignorant comment. Their son happend to be in Korea that's why! they don't need to give you a explaination moron

[ShutterBug717]

How is it ignorant? First of all...it's been 5months since I wrote here so they obviously did not want to answer to me but you did. Secondly, I was asking because I am a Korean adoptee myself...it's purely for curiosity sake. So don't flatter yourself thinking that your "ignorant" comment that you made here to ME will give a damn. Have a nice day! :)

[Asndoll]

Well it sounded like you judging them. How was i supposed to know you are Korean?! i can't see through the computer you know. I happend to be on their blog list and they are a very nice family. So i was just looking out for them cosidering there are rude people out there. Losiah is a very happy little boy and there is no doubt he's being loved.

[skatergurljubulee]

Hi,

Unfortunately it tends to be more time consuming and more expensive to adopt from America. Most parents foster-adopt, but that literally takes YEARS (3-5)to happen, and if a adoptive parent wants a newborn, they have pay over 30-50k (paying birthmother expenses) and then the BM has 6 months to change her mind (which is fine!). The parents don't get their $ back (and usually can't adopt again- $ is all gone). It should be easier to adopt here. But it's not, yet.

Hope this helps!

[ShutterBug717]

Very interesting. I Had no idea. Thanks for the reply. My older sister was adopted when she was 8 months old from Korea. When she was about 7-8 she wanted a little sister and my parents wanted to adopt again from Korea and that's how I came into the picture. My parents never explained the complications of adopting children in the US. Your explaination was most helpful. Thanks. Best wishes for you and for your family! Happy New Year!

[skatergurljubulee]

You're welcome. I try not to jump to conclusions with people on youtube. I think sometimes people forget that you can't see a person's face or body language and just because you ask a question doesn't mean it's coming from a bad place. You just seemed like you were curious.

Happy New Years and your parents are pretty awesome to adopt not just one, but two of you. But I'm sure you and your sibling(s) are awesome in your own right!

Again, Happy New Year!

[LeeSooYoun85]

adopting abroad is just easier. the US has a crazy legal system where people can sue for nothing & thats why its easier to look elsewhere for babies. no strings attached.

[whiningpuker]

Sindy, is it that Koreans could not adopt him or is it that they would not adopt him? What is the current view of adoption in Korea? What value does Korean society attribute to patrilineal descent?

[hewnandhammered]

@whiningpuker unfortunately adoption is frowned upon in Korea unless it's of a blood relative. That is changing though and the younger generation is adopting at a rate much higher than their parents did. The Korean government wants to suspend all international adoption by 2012 but that may not happen as they are still only at about 15% domestic adoption. If the child had stayed in Korea, chances are he would not be adopted, and would live his life in an institution. Eventually that may change.

[sindyk117]

Well, I hope this is best thing for the baby....I am not sure....I am sure you guys are lovely people but it is sad that koreans could not adopt him.

[hewnandhammered]

@sindyk117 unfortunately adoption is frowned upon in Korea unless it's of a blood relative. That is changing though and the younger generation is adopting at a rate much higher than their parents did. The Korean government wants to suspend all international adoption by 2012 but that may not happen as they are still only at about 15% domestic adoption. If the child had stayed in Korea, chances are he would not be adopted, and would live his life in an institution. Eventually that may change.

[quanyin04]

Looks like it was breaking her heart. Glad you showed this... it is a wonderful tribute to her love for the child.

[HoltInternational]

A beautiful tribute