Adoption of Michael, Russia

I was adopted at the age of one year-still have the shoes I arrived in! I'm nearly 60 now, but I will be forever grateful for my family!!

It took about 8 months for him to understand English. He never showed any signs of missing the orphanage. Thanks

Michael is doing great. He will soon turn 6 yrs old. He is always smiling...

Haha my name is Michael I am also adopted from kirov russia and came to America. what a wonderful video. brought tears to my eyes

Every child deserves a mother like this one!❤️

I'm a grown man crying. Wow! That is an amazing love story.

I have a sister from Russia and one from Tawian. I was taken in at age 12 from here in the US and am now in the process of adopting my 4 yr old foster son. Thank you so much for choosing to adopt this sweet little boy! God bless

This woman has the most beautiful spirit I think I have ever seen. The love she instantly had for this boy shines so bright. They were destined to be together ❤️❤️

I love the girls' reaction at the airport!!! God bless this family.

 God bless your beautiful family!

Mom, you are the warmest person ever! I could feel the love thru the screen.  I'm 42 & would like you to adopt me. :) Blessings to all of you. This is my fav YT video!

Какая славная семья!Растят столько своих детей и ещё взяли малыша ....Это очень сложно.Счастья вам и удачи!

Bellissima famiglia!La mamma italiana poi, fantastica:allegra, comunicativa, espansiva!Bimbo fortunato, Michael!

He's so fortunate to have such a loving family. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless him.

Mama is so full of excitement and love for this little guy. So beautiful how she loves and dotes on him!❤️

Adoption is such a wonderful thing but if people go into it expecting ease and fairy tale experiences it can end disastrously. I personally met a 11 year old girl who had been adopted from Russia with her sister. Due to emotional trauma (which should be expected) she did not bond immediately with her new family and their inexperience and naivete allowed issues to escalate. She ended up in a boarding home for troubled teens and I can only imagine how that compounded her belief that she was a burden and unwanted. :( Please please make sure you are well informed, mentally/emotionally prepared, and have access to a supporting community if you chose to adopt. It is such a special gift but it cannot be undertaken lightly.

I've never felt the need to have a baby of my own, but since I was a little girl I've always known that I want to adopt kids, give them a better life and better oportunities. This video inspired me so much and made me cry. Your story makes me more convinced that this is the way I want to have my family. Thank you! 

This is what we call an unconditional love. Not only mother, but also father and the others 5 children are full with love and joy. What a beautiful family this baby have. So blessed!

Слава Богу ребенок увидит нормальную жизнь, всех благ этим людям!!!

I am addicted to watching these adoption videos, but I have to say that this one is really special. I love how enthusiastic and warm you are with him right from the very start... and what a darling little thing he is! I am an adoptive mom myself and would so love to adopt again, but sadly I'm getting a bit too old, so I shall have to content myself with watching adoption videos on Youtube;-) Many prayers for your sweet family♥