Our Journey to 5: An Adoption Story

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  • čas přidán 22. 09. 2010
  • September 23, 2010 Our Kazakhstan Toddler Adoption Story. We are home today for 6 months with the little boy we had waited so long to love. This video is a comprehensive look at our adoption from inception of thought to now and forever. Every day we make up for the lost time our son had without the love of a family. He has been such a joy in our lives. Thanks for your support and love ! Enjoy the video.
    Please consider supporting two of my favorite charities that provide love, nutrition and hope to the children waiting for their forever families:
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    www.spoonfoundation.org
    Kazakhstan Kazakh boy toddler adoption story

Komentáře • 91

  • @UMblue83
    @UMblue83 Před 11 lety +7

    What a beautiful story and family. I think he is such a little cutie and he looks like he is actually biological, i mean he looks like all of you:)

  • @samsara-summermooncomehome5881

    Awww he's such a sweet, gorgeous little boy! 💖💖💖

    • @StephKarpPhoto
      @StephKarpPhoto Před 3 lety

      Thank you! The little boy is now 12 years old :)

  • @alinakenzhegariyeva2760
    @alinakenzhegariyeva2760 Před 2 lety +2

    awe he’s such a sweet boy! I’m from Kazakhstan and he’s the same age with my little sis. hopefully you all are doing alright and thanks for giving him such a great opportunity to be grow up in beautiful loving family❤️ I’m going to adopt too when I’ll be older and it’s just so nice to see people adopting from Kazakhstan. so many children in our orphanages, it would be so nice if there were more people like you. have the best time with your family and thank you again!

  • @1luciagodfrey
    @1luciagodfrey Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful family!

  • @liliatiberti7228
    @liliatiberti7228 Před 3 lety +1

    Finalmente ha una famiglia !

  • @martinanowak4290
    @martinanowak4290 Před rokem

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gabriellasenziani3267
    @gabriellasenziani3267 Před 2 lety

    Ciao che bello tre bambini carini anche la sua famiglia e bella carina come il bambini carini ciao tutti

  • @ceciliapagano6636
    @ceciliapagano6636 Před 3 lety +3

    Piccoli 😥✌👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍💼

  • @gabriellasenziani3267
    @gabriellasenziani3267 Před 2 lety

    Ciao grazie anche avoi famiglia che avete tre bambini carini ciao tutti

  • @hannakennedy9967
    @hannakennedy9967 Před 3 lety +1

    How did you chose Kazakhstan?

    • @StephKarpPhoto
      @StephKarpPhoto Před 3 lety +2

      Hanna thanks for watching. To be honest, I started our researching Romania which is where my grandparents were born. When I found out Romania was closed to US adoptions at the time (not sure about now), I almost gave up. Something compelled me to continue to research countries that were open to US adoptions. In 2008, when we began the process, I had not been familiar with Kazakhstan. I learned about the country and found others on the internet who adopted from there and it felt like I was led to a new place where a child was waiting for me.

    • @hannakennedy9967
      @hannakennedy9967 Před 3 lety +1

      @@StephKarpPhoto WoW that’s great thank you. I’m only 17 but for the last year I’ve felt a deep desire to adopt from Kazakhstan! So thank you for your answer

    • @StephKarpPhoto
      @StephKarpPhoto Před 3 lety +1

      Hanna this is wonderful. I wanted to adopt a child since I was 18. I never thought it would happen in a way. I got married and had two biological children. And then at some point I felt I wouldn’t be living my truth if I didn’t pursue adoption. I am so thankful I did. I would be happy to talk to you any time about it, even years from now when you are ready. Xoxo Stephanie@StephanieKarpWrites.com .

    • @judynajar3506
      @judynajar3506 Před 3 lety

      @@hannakennedy9967 LLP

    • @hannakennedy9967
      @hannakennedy9967 Před 3 lety

      @@judynajar3506 ?

  • @ThePukdurapuk
    @ThePukdurapuk Před 10 lety +19

    I watched this video and simply couldnt my tears of joy for your family. Thank you very much for you kindness and love. For giving hope and chance to Major. He is a very handsome and sweet boy. I hope that he is happy and healthy. Bless you and your family.

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so very much! He is currently a very happy and healthy 12 year old boy.

  • @kamal9844
    @kamal9844 Před 5 lety +3

    Wow he looks like mom! Stay blessed.

  • @loriadams1588
    @loriadams1588 Před 7 lety +9

    What a gorgeous family!!

  • @molossergirl2
    @molossergirl2 Před 5 lety +5

    Oh my gosh he is the image of his eldest sister, what a beautiful family!

  • @barbibutton9619
    @barbibutton9619 Před 6 lety +3

    Its strange but he looks like mommy. This one was hard to watch..to leave him then leave your girls..what troopers you all are. Congratulations and ty for travelling so far..for thinking of those all around the world...waiting for their parents.

  • @Channi1978
    @Channi1978 Před 11 lety +6

    I was crying for the duration of this video. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. We, too, are on the same journey, the first ones going thru it after Kazakhstan reopened for adoptions. We have a referral of a boy the same age your son was then, and hence it brought it even closer to home. - Rasna Arora

  • @denkent3633
    @denkent3633 Před 6 lety +4

    this has got to be one of the most beautiful and superbly edited videos on here, such a beautiful family, it warms the heart to watch it, bless all of you

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety +1

      This is the hugest compliment to me. thank you very much! I worked very hard on the video when I made it.

    • @denkent3633
      @denkent3633 Před 3 lety

      @@StephKarpWrites your so welcome. it is so deserved, I just watched the video again, such a beautiful family, when I looked at you your husband, and the girls eyes all I could see was love. for this little boy may you all be blessed x

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      @@denkent3633 thank you very much! are you an adoptive parent yourself?

    • @denkent3633
      @denkent3633 Před 3 lety

      @@StephKarpWrites no but I was unwanted and raised in violence and turmoil so stories like yours touch my heart x

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      @@denkent3633 I'm so sorry to hear of this. I hope as an adult you are able to surround yourself with wonderful people and provide for yourself all the things you need. God bless.

  • @sweettravellumkan
    @sweettravellumkan Před 12 lety +1

    Dreams come true! God Bless you and your family.

  • @luisaesposito
    @luisaesposito Před 12 lety +2

    What a beautiful experience, and this is such a gorgeous, professional looking video montage. It certainly brought a tear to my eye. I'm sending it to my girlfriend right now. I feel so blessed to have met you both. : ) Luisa

  • @TheologianRBK
    @TheologianRBK Před 12 lety

    A beautiful family full of love! Thank you for sharing this with everyone - I really enjoyed the tears and laughter. Major is gorgeous and has the cutest laugh!

  • @kristensydow648
    @kristensydow648 Před 12 lety +1

    Stephanie, I had never seen your video - it is so amazing and almost directly mimics ours, it brought tears to my eyes. Though we've never face to face, I feel as if we are close friends, having gone through such similiar journeys, bringing our 3rd child home, with our other children waiting. What a beautiful family you have. God bless! Kristen Sydow

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      I am only seeing this message now -- We have come so far, all of us!

  • @kim5714
    @kim5714 Před 14 lety

    stephie!
    I was laughing, smiling and crying all at the same time watching this! I cannot believe how big Major got and miss seeing the girls! It has been too long since I have seen everyone! You did an amazing job, documenting this beautiful journey and it fills my heart with such joy that step by step you realized your dream- What a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY YOU AND GARY CREATED! LOVE YOU! XOXO

  • @user-mh2tp8tr7g
    @user-mh2tp8tr7g Před 11 lety +3

    Steph... What a beautiful Fam. of 5

  • @StephKarpPhoto
    @StephKarpPhoto Před 11 lety

    Yes, Many people think this too!! So do I. ;-) Thanks for watching.

  • @birthofsun
    @birthofsun Před 13 lety

    great video! that's so great that little baby found his beloved family. You have big hearts.

  • @StephKarpPhoto
    @StephKarpPhoto Před 11 lety +1

    I'd love to hear of your journey! I'm glad you found my video. Would love help in any way I can. -- Stephanie

  • @sonic3932
    @sonic3932 Před 9 lety +6

    Greetings from Almaty

  • @sarahcorrigan3601
    @sarahcorrigan3601 Před 7 lety +3

    Our Journey 2 5: An Adoption Story. The Karp Family . August 2009

  • @snowwhite5933
    @snowwhite5933 Před 5 lety +2

    Cute baby 👏👍🙏😍💞

  • @user-qq8gm5pr5n
    @user-qq8gm5pr5n Před 11 lety +1

    What a cutie! :D I was adopted from Pavlodar.

  • @tommybeams7548
    @tommybeams7548 Před 5 lety +2

    Wish we could hear talking instead of music. Cute kid though.

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much! I have other videos with talking, would love for you to check them out at czcams.com/users/stephkarpwrites

  • @tayloranstrom9371
    @tayloranstrom9371 Před 11 lety +4

    Major is gorgeous. I love Kazak children's chubby cheeks. My sis and bro=in=law adopted a boy and a girl from there. The boy, Brody was 8 months at the time and is now 12. If you sent me a quick message with your e-mail address I could send you a pic of him so you can see how gorgeous he is. It somewhat will let you see how your son will look in adolescence. My nephew Brody could be a model. The children over there are gorgeous.

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      I'm sorry I'm seeing this message so late! Your nephew must be 19 now! My son is now 12.

  • @mayarebornmommie7638
    @mayarebornmommie7638 Před 10 lety +2

    Whats his name guys ?

  • @Dramatvxo338
    @Dramatvxo338 Před 12 lety

    may 19 is his birthday that is mine to!

  • @Girasol1985
    @Girasol1985 Před 6 lety +2

    Karp is a Polish surname :)

  • @MashVB
    @MashVB Před 12 lety +1

    Do you think I could email you ? About to start the process ...

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      How did your adoption process go?

    • @MashVB
      @MashVB Před 3 lety

      @@StephKarpWrites oh wow. So nice to read you. My baby turned 8 on monday !!!! It went very well, thank you. How is your family doing ?

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      @@MashVB That is so great to hear! Where was your son adopted from? My son is now 12! I am sorry I waited so long to reply, didn't know enough about youtube back then to have seen the messages. Now will try to upload more.

    • @MashVB
      @MashVB Před 3 lety

      @@StephKarpWrites its ok. Daughter, from latvia. I had a bio son before getting her and a bio daughter after. So, three munchkins total. 4/5 7 and 8.

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      @@MashVB I just cried through your glorious birth video. Beautiful and powerful. I have two bio daughters and then my son. While I would have loved to have experienced birth as you did, I did give birth on A Baby Story for my first daughter.

  • @Comebackherein2050
    @Comebackherein2050 Před 6 lety +1

    такой зайчонок))) спасибо, что усыновили его он сможет жить лучшей жизнью
    Усыновите меня тоже пожалуйста

  • @StephKarpPhoto
    @StephKarpPhoto Před 12 lety

    yes please do!!! write your email address here.

  • @moscufo71
    @moscufo71 Před 13 lety +1

    Beautiful family.....Congratulations!
    By the way, your video is done very well. We have adopted a son from Russia. You can check my video on my profile!
    Best wishes from all of us :)

    • @StephKarpWrites
      @StephKarpWrites  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much! I worked hard on it. Hope your family is well!