- Andrew, a former foster child, found his forever family with the Gills, who adopted him in a surprise event
- Joc, the Gills’ son, became Andrew’s best friend and brother through playing video games and supporting each other
- Dominique and Kevin, the Gills’ parents, showed Andrew unconditional love and helped him heal from his past trauma
Andrew had a rough start in life.
He lost his parents when he was six years old and spent four years in foster care, Eric Stanley reports.
He felt lonely and scared and didn’t know if he would ever find a place to call home.
Everything changed
But everything changed when he met Joc and his parents, Dominique and Kevin Gill.
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They openly welcomed him into their family and showed him what love and happiness meant.
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They helped him heal from his past and gave him hope for the future.
Best friends
Joc and Andrew became best friends. They played video games together, especially Minecraft, and shared their interests and hobbies.
They also supported each other through the challenges of growing up. Joc was there for Andrew when he struggled with schoolwork or emotions.
Andrew was there for Joc when he needed a partner in projects or a shoulder to lean on.
Mentor and cheerleader
Dominique and Kevin were more than foster parents to Andrew. They were his mentors, his cheerleaders, and his role models.
They taught him how to be respectful, responsible, and resilient. They encouraged him to pursue his dreams and never to give up.
They also made him feel like he belonged to their family.
The unique gift
That’s why they surprised him with an incredible gift: adoption.
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They wanted to make their bond official and permanent. They wanted Andrew to know he was their son and Joc’s brother forever.
They planned a special day for Andrew in May 2020. They took him for a walk with Molly Parker, a Youth Village counsellor who had helped him throughout his journey.
Along the way, they met their family friends who held balloons and signs that said “We love you” and “You are our hero”. They also saw Joc holding a sign asking, “Will you be my brother?”
Tears of joy
Andrew couldn’t believe his eyes. He was so happy and grateful that he cried tears of joy.
He said yes to the Gills’ proposal and hugged them tightly. He finally found his forever family.
Dominique and Kevin never thought they would adopt a child when they started fostering.
They just wanted to help as many kids as possible, like Dominique’s parents, did when she was young. They realised that he was the missing piece of their puzzle.
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Andrew’s story is a beautiful example of how love can overcome obstacles and how family can be found in unexpected places.
It is a story of courage, resilience, and hope that inspires all.
Lady shares transformation look of boy with rough clothes her family adopted
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a young Nigerian lady shared the video of a boy her family adopted.
Her clip captured the moment she picked up the boy. His shirt buttons were loose, and he had a sac for a bag. Before the boy settled in, the young lady (@april_tybello) took him out to get clothes and provisions for his school.
The boy transformed from how rough he looked on his first day of adoption to a lively young boy who became a big part of her family.
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