Does This African Kid Still Think I'm A Ghost? 1 Year Later! (

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  • čas přidán 15. 10. 2022
  • Last year, I scared a little girl in the Uganda countryside by being white. I wanted to try and find her again to say sorry, and also bring along some gifts to make up for what happened. Miss Josey would join me for this important mission.
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  Před rokem +1967

    It’s hard being a muzungu sometimes.
    For Josey's POV on the whole trip, check out her video: czcams.com/video/5QUuSCmM1dU/video.html

  • @prakkari
    @prakkari Před 11 měsíci +3616

    I once visited a remote village in Greenland and the kids followed me around and were always making faces at me and laughing. I was later told that there is a believe that blue eyed people are blind, so the kids thought I didn’t see them.

  • @yesiamrussian
    @yesiamrussian Před 9 měsíci +522

    You're not a ghost anymore. You are now a spirit of gifts.

    • @relatable5805
      @relatable5805 Před měsícem +9

      😭😭😭😭😭

    • @turnerlouis3518
      @turnerlouis3518 Před měsícem

      White man has spirite.....after them white man addopted black children .. and where are they.....white police man shoot them and say the discription is not marching in the u.s.....

    • @boulevard14
      @boulevard14 Před 14 dny +4

      He really lived up to the Santa clause name

  • @MaddieFishblob
    @MaddieFishblob Před 11 měsíci +1621

    I love how many of the kids are either hiding or glaring at him suspiciously, but when he offers them a lollipop they still take it 😂

    • @Sylvael2002
      @Sylvael2002 Před 8 měsíci +128

      Priorities! Kids are good like that

    • @BrownPride-lg7bu
      @BrownPride-lg7bu Před 7 měsíci

      I wouldn’t touch blacks

    • @MegaDeansy
      @MegaDeansy Před 6 měsíci +36

      Sweeties are sweeties - no monster is gonna come between a kid and sweeties !

    • @danyukhin
      @danyukhin Před 6 měsíci +15

      a $20 is a $20

    • @domwaite9818
      @domwaite9818 Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@MegaDeansy Naïve of them to think that monsters wouldnt also have sweeties 🧐😱

  • @nitrox3118
    @nitrox3118 Před rokem +129

    Marias smile at 16:50 while holding his hand, is one of the most precious things i have ever seen

  • @lilacscentedfushias1852
    @lilacscentedfushias1852 Před rokem +5473

    That’s a child who wasn’t just allowing you to hug her, she was hugging you back 🥰

    • @polskakhaleesi
      @polskakhaleesi Před rokem +141

      And she didn't want to let go! :')

    • @Tooshortruth
      @Tooshortruth Před rokem +161

      She was downright giddy to be holding his hand, it was beautiful sweet Maria is beautiful

    • @youtubenowkingkhan
      @youtubenowkingkhan Před rokem

      czcams.com/channels/vshWMlFnph7Alfg3NqTrVA.html

    • @Noxchi10288
      @Noxchi10288 Před rokem +12

      @@Tooshortruth griddy*

    • @Tooshortruth
      @Tooshortruth Před rokem +48

      @@Noxchi10288 Nope, definitely giddy. “make (someone) feel excited to the point of disorientation.”

  • @benjismith593
    @benjismith593 Před rokem +3665

    She is precious. So are all of those kids. They were all well behaved. Tommy, and Josie are awesome people! God bless them, and the people of Uganda.

    • @ChrisBrown-hr6mc
      @ChrisBrown-hr6mc Před rokem +16

      They still get their butts whipped when they do wrong

    • @jasonsimmons671
      @jasonsimmons671 Před rokem +6

      Amen 🙏🏿

    • @benjismith593
      @benjismith593 Před rokem +61

      @@ChrisBrown-hr6mc so did my kids when they were younger. That's why they behave in school, and when out in public. Spare the rod, spoil the child.

    • @sophiao5855
      @sophiao5855 Před rokem +9

      When joked about America I felt like saying wait, I will send you part of airline ticket don't leave the village yet. I got emotional watching pretty Maria happily holding hands and walking with the 'ghost'.

    • @skinnylong2023
      @skinnylong2023 Před rokem +67

      @@benjismith593 The kids that got whooped the hardest in my family ended up the worst adults, there are other forms of discipline that work far better, and don't give your child trauma

  • @risks9024
    @risks9024 Před 10 měsíci +403

    This and the last video are one of the most beautiful videos I have seen. So much positivity, it really as humans can bond easily and all the bad in the world can be trampled by our collective power. We are born good inherently, that's our biggest power, power of being social, the ability to come together is what has helped us reach so far.
    We have no enemies, and I cant think of any reason why we should fight over political, religious or racial reasons. This personally is what motivates me, a better society for all, especially for children who don't get opportunities or don't get a good upbringing. Great work.

    • @user38052
      @user38052 Před 9 měsíci +16

      bro he has to notice you, this is a lot of money, hopefully my comment will help

    • @333chloee
      @333chloee Před 8 měsíci +4

      i hope he notices ur comment.

    • @emmyemmss
      @emmyemmss Před 8 měsíci

      @@user38052 it's $1.21 in USD, though I mean yeah a dollar can go a long way so

    • @MoxieBear55
      @MoxieBear55 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I LOVE your comment✌💛

    • @richardberdan3424
      @richardberdan3424 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Heaven will be made up ofthose who have been willing to be converted and become as little children. They can teach us so much!!

  • @__1201
    @__1201 Před 9 měsíci +67

    The translator is so gorgeous.

    • @nickkrug8157
      @nickkrug8157 Před 11 dny +3

      She is unreal if you really look at her ....

  • @themintleaf1778
    @themintleaf1778 Před rokem +1665

    I was born in Uganda. Beautiful greenery and hearing the language is very nostalgic. We Had to leave Uganda for political reasons. But will never forget the beauty of Uganda. We went back to visit and took many items to give away. No matter how much you take to give away it is never enough. While you were showering Maria with gifts other kids were looking deprived and desperate. They have nothing. It is very sad to see the poverty. Their culture is so polite. They kneel down to receive gifts & to greet. This I will never forget growing up in Uganda.

    • @IbrahimservantofAllah
      @IbrahimservantofAllah Před rokem +95

      Uganda and africa as a whole has a long way to go but the path is there and the people are strong, may peice and prosperity reign forever over Uganda mashAllah.

    • @Anthony-xx1ug
      @Anthony-xx1ug Před rokem +33

      @@IbrahimservantofAllah The environment of the african continent is the biggest hurdle for these people to overcome

    • @velqt
      @velqt Před rokem +15

      @@Anthony-xx1ug Civilization has existed there for so long, the lands are entirely depleted

    • @mello662
      @mello662 Před rokem +8

      Only females are supposed kneel down in Ugandan cultures though that's why she did so

    • @mr.moostash
      @mr.moostash Před rokem +1

      mo

  • @1Fracino
    @1Fracino Před rokem +10779

    I really hope you find a way to help Maria visit America, so here is a small amount to get you started. Just remember plz, children take promises very seriously. I hope you can make it happen. NO PRESSURE. Huge respect for you, love your vids. Just been told not easy to get a visa for this kid. Use the Money however you want :)

    • @hk254lyt8
      @hk254lyt8 Před rokem +1655

      It is not very easy for US embassy to give africans visa to visit like that. Especially people like this who are from a remote village like this

    • @1Fracino
      @1Fracino Před rokem +818

      @@hk254lyt8 That's a pity, thanks for the info.

    • @kittenbraden9800
      @kittenbraden9800 Před rokem +619

      Then the money could go towards more gifts for the people in the village

    • @onuspromis7166
      @onuspromis7166 Před rokem +286

      100 pounds?!

    • @jamesoakley4570
      @jamesoakley4570 Před rokem +642

      @@hk254lyt8 not easy, not impossible.

  • @FatherRyan68
    @FatherRyan68 Před rokem +348

    man, I found me actually smiling for once. Seeing people get excited for the kids makes me so happy. Everyone is just there to show love. I take so much for granted sometimes.

    • @octagonseventynine1253
      @octagonseventynine1253 Před 10 měsíci +13

      We all do bud, we think we have problems and then sometimes we get perspective.

    • @TerryFGM
      @TerryFGM Před 3 měsíci +1

      wow so dark and brooding

  • @nokukhanyandwandwe3412
    @nokukhanyandwandwe3412 Před rokem +130

    This little baby girl will probably feel special for a long time ❤ love it

  • @trinetra2011
    @trinetra2011 Před rokem +1521

    While watching this video I kept thinking about how crazy it is that over a million people know about Maria and her village now. She's still a little girl living in a small world but I wonder what her reaction would be as she grows up and finds out how many people from around the world cares for her, thanks to one muzungu.

    • @pennyp7382
      @pennyp7382 Před rokem +23

      Yes I have pondered the same.

    • @jdmoney9353
      @jdmoney9353 Před 10 měsíci +19

      proof positive that even one person can make such a profound change, even if it isn't so obvious right away.

    • @IssabellaPerezCruz
      @IssabellaPerezCruz Před 9 měsíci +12

      It's crazy how she will probably never find out how many people love her unless he goes to visit her again when she's older and tells her

    • @a.deadgirl
      @a.deadgirl Před 8 měsíci +4

      It's true and we really need to help all the people♥️

  • @TIENxSHINHAN
    @TIENxSHINHAN Před rokem +516

    I'm African American. I grew up in Texas in a big city that's still mostly racially segregated. As a kid, I thought white people's skin *had* to be cold, because how else could it get white like that? I had a white teacher in the 4th grade who complained about the hot weather and humidity down South and said it was a lot colder up North. It fit into my theory that white people were always cold. I figured that white people came from the Northern US/Canada and all the white folks Down South were transplants and immigrants. This is before I knew about the existence of Europe.
    I grew up in a 60% white country thinking this, I could only imagine what could be going through the head of a black kid in a country where 99.9% of the population is black.

    • @Hooperjz78
      @Hooperjz78 Před rokem +68

      I'm an American (white though) born and raised from the south. I really had to stop to comment because it made me smile when you explained how when you were growing up you thought white skin must be cold. Children are so interesting because honestly when I thought about it.... it makes sense! Kids are delightfully literal. ❤️
      Edit: Ironically, I AM always cold LOL 😂🤣🤔

    • @tiredoftheworld4834
      @tiredoftheworld4834 Před rokem +8

      Lol 😂

    • @orangeziggy348
      @orangeziggy348 Před rokem +8

      Good comment.

    • @officialranessa4388
      @officialranessa4388 Před rokem +3

      LMFFFAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    • @8thhousealchemist600
      @8thhousealchemist600 Před rokem +1

      Great share 👍

  • @onerosegrowing936
    @onerosegrowing936 Před 10 měsíci +84

    When he talked about how meeting her was the closest thing he'd had to a daughter, you best believe I wanted to cry!
    Thank you for taking such good care of the people you meet!
    In the states it's become weird to show such kindness because we are very critical of good intentions, no without some reason, but it's great to see people showing such unbridled kindness!

    • @Cassxowary
      @Cassxowary Před měsícem +2

      and too many are against using the hearts&brains we’re all born with and just goodness in general… frightened hurt brainwashed people making others the same

  • @MulembaChilikima-fp4hg
    @MulembaChilikima-fp4hg Před měsícem +16

    Wow... She knelt when receiving the gift, that's a sign of gratitude and respect. Thank you for making her smile

  • @jossewasonga1016
    @jossewasonga1016 Před rokem +2354

    Lucky Dube once said that not every white man is my enemy and not every black man is my friend. It's good to see that while some continue spreading the negativity, a few like Tommy are actually on the ground spreading some love and bringing some hope to the kids. ✊🏿
    Thanks for the likes guys. I'm flattered ✊🏿😊

    • @p.be.s
      @p.be.s Před rokem +11

      Love indeed… to children too - but won’t do it in his homeland. Decolonize your mind.

    • @jossewasonga1016
      @jossewasonga1016 Před rokem

      @@p.be.s Move on my friend. Not every white man is your enemy just as not every black man is your friend. It's a new dawn, a new era.

    • @p.be.s
      @p.be.s Před rokem

      @@jossewasonga1016 ignorant

    • @toyir4934
      @toyir4934 Před rokem +65

      This is not about decolonisation bro

    • @toyir4934
      @toyir4934 Před rokem +73

      Da incident happened 1 year ago kid was crying afraid of him he comes to confront that child it's not about decolonisation ☠️ peace be upon you 👍

  • @didjaseemyjams1582
    @didjaseemyjams1582 Před rokem +2104

    It's so interesting to see such a different culture. Kids can go wherever they want, they can carry machetes lol, everyone seems so friendly and bands together.

    • @lanamzao6861
      @lanamzao6861 Před rokem +25

      Hello, Yes. it's so interesting. I agree with you 👍🏼

    • @deathstar5788
      @deathstar5788 Před rokem +69

      In Congo only animal u have to watch for is snakes and silver back gorillas

    • @aceman0000099
      @aceman0000099 Před rokem +129

      There's less to fight over, and nature is often a bigger threat than fellow humans

    • @samuelpinder1215
      @samuelpinder1215 Před rokem +19

      But some of them (not all) think they can still carry a machete when they come to developed countries

    • @haneef4189
      @haneef4189 Před rokem +67

      @@samuelpinder1215
      Most "civilised" people in the UK carry machetes around too

  • @JokerInk-CustomBuilds
    @JokerInk-CustomBuilds Před 11 měsíci +44

    I spent a good part of my young childhood in rural Burundi being a muzungu also visited the neighbouring countries, so Uganda looks like home to me... I had similar experiences since most locals had never seen a small pale white boy with redish golden hair... I had to cut my hair short after two days because a huge group of local kids would sneak up on me and pull my hair because they all wanted to feel the long golden locks! LOL -They all became my friends later when we realized we all just wanted to have fun; after 3 short months I was talking kirundi fluently and spend every day playing and exploring the hills with my friends... It was my childhood paradise and some of the happiest and most influential memories of my life!

  • @ilhamm1606
    @ilhamm1606 Před rokem +128

    This was so beautiful. The fact that you remembered her from a year ago is just mindblowing. I pray that maria grows to remember this experience and inspires her. Shes a beautiful child.

    • @februarylove9568
      @februarylove9568 Před 10 měsíci +15

      LoL nice comment but it's not mind blowing for him to remember her from a year ago. This comment is so funny

    • @user-nh6op5rq4y
      @user-nh6op5rq4y Před 9 měsíci +8

      ​@@februarylove9568yea, exactly, considering the video with her is the most popular on the channel.

    • @derekmendoza5965
      @derekmendoza5965 Před 8 měsíci +19

      I dont think anyone would forget a little girl crying thinking your a ghost who wants to eat her. 😅

  • @bobharris7401
    @bobharris7401 Před rokem +1613

    Oh man. I needed this video. With all the crap going on in the world, I needed this. I’m 79, and I’m in tears. Thank you for being who and what you are. ❤

    • @abrahamran9089
      @abrahamran9089 Před rokem +67

      @Bob Harris I am a 66 years old Middle Eastern( a former Muslim) baptized catholic Christian for more then half my life and I say thank you to you for such a beautiful heart you are💖🙏

    • @abadirzulu5249
      @abadirzulu5249 Před rokem +21

      Amen iagree with you my new brother in CHRIST. We should not get caught up with all crap around us But stand strong
      4 the Lord. Peace and blessings

    • @typasym4162
      @typasym4162 Před rokem +24

      We all need this, as the world is strange of lately

    • @NZunlocked
      @NZunlocked Před rokem +12

      @@abrahamran9089 GOD Bless you 🙏🏾

    • @Willowtree82
      @Willowtree82 Před rokem +27

      Yes it's hard being a westerner and seeing the world in the shape it is. Western countries may seem more wealthy but in reality people who live like this have more family and community bonds. The west is hard to survive if you don't climb the corporate ladder. Even the poor don't get benefits and end up on the streets with dangerous criminals and addicts struggling

  • @bergfpv6486
    @bergfpv6486 Před rokem +912

    She's such a quiet, gentle child. So nice to see her happy, and warming up to him. I hope the land slides don't lead to too much hardship for them.

    • @IssabellaPerezCruz
      @IssabellaPerezCruz Před 9 měsíci +6

      Yes and at 5 years old she was so guarded. Poor baby, makes you wonder what kind of experiences she's had to be so guarded.

    • @kanabis134
      @kanabis134 Před 8 měsíci +29

      ​@@IssabellaPerezCruzI mean, kids can just be shy

    • @clipsdaily101
      @clipsdaily101 Před 8 měsíci +15

      @@IssabellaPerezCruz im sure growing up out there and only seeing a select few people presents its own challenges we arent even aware of

    • @georgezee5173
      @georgezee5173 Před 4 měsíci +9

      @@kanabis134 Like seriously... I was super shy as a child, to the point I would hide whenever we had visit at home, sometimes even when our visitors were relatives I knew but had barely seen. A child doesn't need to live bad experiences to be "guarded".

    • @deepakx7
      @deepakx7 Před 2 měsíci

      @@kanabis134 I think the Kids are also malnourished and hungry, thus the lethargic behaviors :(

  • @IssabellaPerezCruz
    @IssabellaPerezCruz Před 9 měsíci +29

    So i was watching this at a homeless shelter and honestly i had to fight so hard not to cry cause i didn't wanna cry in front of others. Thank you for this video. I wish i could do these kinds of things for these beautiful innocent children. You gave them an experience they will always cherish. Seeing them so happy meant a lot to me and their parent's I'm sure❤❤❤❤❤❤ Maybe one day little Maria will come to America and when she does she will be welcomed with open arms.

    • @Cassxowary
      @Cassxowary Před měsícem +1

      depends what american country but she most likely sadly wouldn’t be though, she’s black and a foreigner too… but hopefully anyway

    • @Giacomo_Nerone
      @Giacomo_Nerone Před 23 dny

      Go back to your parents

  • @loveisblindseason1fanpage234

    I love how you went to apologize to her for scaring her, its so cute. The fact that you did not mean to scare her and you brought her apology gifts, is the cutest thing. The first video was like wtf what did this man do to her, get him away from her. But this video, specially how teary you got and said it’s the closest feeling to you having a kid , and also how she ended up feeling all giddy hugging you, is the cutest thing ever. She’s such a sweet girl, and you seem like a good dude.

  • @leerichard994
    @leerichard994 Před rokem +553

    I love how the whole village walked with...so amazing the way people can unite for a while

    • @youtubenowkingkhan
      @youtubenowkingkhan Před rokem

      czcams.com/channels/vshWMlFnph7Alfg3NqTrVA.html

    • @fes4861
      @fes4861 Před rokem

      @🖤QueenOfRavens🖤 i think its cause they rarely see white people there so they assume hes there to do something...

    • @dancerztalentz2587
      @dancerztalentz2587 Před rokem +25

      @🖤QueenOfRavens🖤 don’t blame kids for that

    • @dancerztalentz2587
      @dancerztalentz2587 Před rokem +34

      @🖤QueenOfRavens🖤 I think ur misunderstanding what I mean. I’m saying don’t blame kids for their obsession with electronics. Children are given these devices and they’re obviously made to entertain and become addicting. Parents should take responsibility and make sure their kids aren’t wasting their lives on a screen 24/7. All this stuff is normalised nowadays and kids never go out and play cos it’s so expected to be on a screen. Can’t blame kids for what adults make, sell and then buy for them

    • @dancerztalentz2587
      @dancerztalentz2587 Před rokem +10

      @🖤QueenOfRavens🖤 and about the work thing. You can’t expect a 12/13 year old to want to work, it’s delusional. And maturity/responsibility doesn’t start until around 17 (mostly for boys), at 12 you are only just reaching teen years and obviously going through puberty, teen problems, friendship loss and maybe even a want for a relationship soon. I hear many teachers talk about how lazy, naughty, immature and sh1tty they was at 13. It takes time to grow up and no one should expect a young teen to be perfect and never be moody or to Lazy to do somet

  • @Swampzoid
    @Swampzoid Před rokem +359

    My face hurts from smiling so big. I remember that little girl. She's so precious. All those children are.

    • @rokukou
      @rokukou Před rokem +8

      Yes!! Every child should feel special. I hope they all had a good experience here and I hope more people can help bring these children and adults clean water, nutritional food, strong clothing, and bright futures. I saw some children there with torn clothing still. I hope all will be okay.

  • @ThomasNeumeier-vv4sd
    @ThomasNeumeier-vv4sd Před 6 měsíci +77

    I'm very sorry to tell you that he came back that night and ate Maria. She was right from the start. 😢

    • @ir9567
      @ir9567 Před 2 měsíci +1

      lololol; awww

    • @Cassxowary
      @Cassxowary Před měsícem +1

      lol he wouldn’t, she’s a human, other children too many people don’t see as children too

    • @ThomasNeumeier-vv4sd
      @ThomasNeumeier-vv4sd Před měsícem +8

      @@Cassxowary You don't understand jokes, do you?

    • @user-rz5vl5ft3k
      @user-rz5vl5ft3k Před 24 dny +1

      You are silly. LOL

    • @c-4839
      @c-4839 Před 22 dny +1

      The joke flew right over the head eh🛫✈️

  • @naenaewd
    @naenaewd Před 5 měsíci +18

    watching you say goodbye was sad. Maria clearly has learned to like you and is thankful for the kind gesture. I love seeing how closely involved with each other the villages are and shows how peaceful, kind, and caring people can be when there is no technology and distractions.

  • @karljohan3989
    @karljohan3989 Před rokem +899

    As a father of a 5 years old girl, this video was really touching. Especially what you said at the end, that this is the closest you've ever had of the feeling of being a father. You're a good person and she is a really cute little girl.

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un Před rokem +1889

    That was a beautiful reunion with Maria and Tommy the friendly ghost. Truly amazing to see these people so well-mannered and kindhearted. Seeing all those kids smile put a smile on my face as well, it was utterly wholesome. Such a nice act. This depiction is not what we get to see from the media, so I’m glad this video was made.

  • @AliceR27
    @AliceR27 Před 8 měsíci +20

    These children are incredibly well behaved. So glad to see a school way out there. People are so welcoming and friendly, as I would expect.

  • @kevbravo1
    @kevbravo1 Před rokem +17

    I love the childrens manners in how they give a slight Neal with both hands open to receive a gift. Seems so much more genuine in their thankfulness in receiving a gift.

  • @andyptv1996
    @andyptv1996 Před rokem +442

    Aww from running away in fear of being eaten to holding hands, Maria has grown so much in a year. Love this video. The most wholesome travel vlog story ever.

  • @berthatz
    @berthatz Před rokem +287

    To me ,you are that brother who was gone for a year and now you are back home..and we are all so excited to see you..Much love from 🇹🇿

  • @giggity8249
    @giggity8249 Před 8 měsíci +7

    17:03 Thats awesome man. When she accepted you and took your hand. Just..❤.

  • @peypeyfeyfey
    @peypeyfeyfey Před rokem +12

    this community is so joyful and wonderful, it’s so nice seeing an update from maria :)

  • @phokust
    @phokust Před rokem +826

    I'll say it again, you are helping to repair the wounds of a world in turmoil over these last few years, especially. We are more similar than we are different. Also, to be a farmer and your whole crop just disappear...my gosh the hardships they have, but they are all still smiling. We wouldn't have seen the smiles if you hadn't returned to Maria's village. In a world of death, here is life. Thank you for that, Tommy.

    • @fanamlawuli6761
      @fanamlawuli6761 Před rokem

      There is a reason our kids are scared of white people, judging by what y'all have done in this continent

    • @didymos03
      @didymos03 Před rokem +3

      nicest goku pfp you'll ever come across 🙏

  • @AysiahAlbores
    @AysiahAlbores Před rokem +1951

    Thank you for bringing joy to a child who needs it.

  • @elizabethnyberg7816
    @elizabethnyberg7816 Před rokem +15

    So enlightening to see how happy they were with such simple gifts and necessities. Bless those kids and their families--I would love to see more updates in the future ❤

  • @jaciobe
    @jaciobe Před rokem +7

    Made me so happy to see you give to Maria and the village. Josie seems like a really genuine person too

  • @islandmanmikep
    @islandmanmikep Před rokem +701

    You are an amazing human being Tommy. I have watched every video and adventure. This one moved me to tears. Little Maria is now your friend for life after being afraid of you. What a blessing.

    • @almaclayton135
      @almaclayton135 Před rokem +7

      Ralph from Baltimore......I agree mike

    • @supraanon1914
      @supraanon1914 Před rokem +3

      Did you know definition of human being is a monster just saying

    • @rerunplaya532
      @rerunplaya532 Před rokem +15

      I agree as well. Watching this video makes me feel there is still hope in this terrible world, if everyone just acted like Tommy for a second.

    • @c.r.harris
      @c.r.harris Před rokem +8

      🙏🏽Thank you for sharing !!Thank you for your reciprocal generosity, Sabbatical & Ms. Josey !! Stay well & travel safely, please !!🙏🏽

    • @paulodeoliveira9165
      @paulodeoliveira9165 Před rokem +2

      Paulo from Boston, i have no words😭😭

  • @hpaulbryant729
    @hpaulbryant729 Před rokem +1142

    I am a mzungu who has travelled to Kenya three times this year. I am in love with the Country and the people. A group of children giggled, pointed fingers and ran away when they first saw me. But now that the children and their families have seen me many times, we are all delighted to be friends. We should never let past prejudices or historical wrong-doings prevent us from being kind to one another in the present.

    • @grycewainaina3993
      @grycewainaina3993 Před rokem +33

      Visit our town next am from Kenya

    • @LorenCognita
      @LorenCognita Před rokem +43

      I am fighting back tears watching this video. The people are so kind and loving! I’m African-American and just got back my ancestry dna results. I’m mostly Nigerian, Mali, and Cameroon. I’m currently traveling around the world for a year and can’t wait to see my homeland now that I know where I’m from ❤

    • @LorenCognita
      @LorenCognita Před rokem +7

      @@grycewainaina3993 which town in Kenya?

    • @koraegi
      @koraegi Před rokem +10

      There are some people and some countries to refuse to admit their past wrong doings

    • @hpaulbryant729
      @hpaulbryant729 Před rokem +35

      @@koraegi There are some people in every Country that "refuse to admit their past wrong doings."
      And there are some people in every Country that try to do some good.
      From what Country to you hail? What is your point? And why do you seek to throw shade onto a positive discussion?

  • @fizarrah
    @fizarrah Před rokem +8

    I watched when you first went and now I’m getting to go with you again, thank you so much for the experiences you’ve let me in on through your videos. I’m so glad she’s doing well and I hope she gets to visit America one day soon ❤

  • @V.S._ALT
    @V.S._ALT Před 9 měsíci +7

    I love how you ease all of the kids down after a while? You slowly and steadily gain their trust! And then that reveals they're sweetness! I will keep Maria and the rest of them in my prayers!

  • @ophenia1925
    @ophenia1925 Před rokem +323

    I grew up in a closed community where we almost never had outsiders come to visit. Of course it was in the US, but I still remember the excitement of an outsider coming to visit. All of us kids wanted to know them and it was such an event that we’d talk about it for so long after they came. I still remember this van that came that had antlers on the grill and these two musicians were living out of it. I had to have been Maria’s age. She’s going to remember you for the rest of her life. I’m sure she thinks about you often.

    • @user-wh7rw1lz3m
      @user-wh7rw1lz3m Před rokem +9

      Very interesting, approximately where is that in the US?

    • @ophenia1925
      @ophenia1925 Před rokem +11

      @@user-wh7rw1lz3m Like a few miles outside of a small town in Missouri called Odessa. It was a religious thing.

    • @vijayaditya2003
      @vijayaditya2003 Před rokem

      Why closed in a so called “free country”?!. Who took away your freedom and enslaved you with fear?!...The religion?!

  • @The1Animegal
    @The1Animegal Před rokem +818

    You are doing her and the world a favor. It’s not much, but I hope it helps. You are a blessing.❤️

  • @melissad.1885
    @melissad.1885 Před rokem +2

    I'm so glad to see an update to this little girl. She was terrified the lady time, but I'm glad that you sent back to check on her.

  • @jennadarby1
    @jennadarby1 Před rokem +10

    Thank you for this update, I was so shocked to see those beautiful kids wearing rags and adult shirts far roo big for them. The joy on little Maria's face when you returned with gifts! She will never forget this. I hope to see updates and that her family's farm can recover. Is there a fund to help them?

  • @faithford9143
    @faithford9143 Před rokem +194

    That was very touching. Marie was so grateful to see you. I hope you stay in touch with Marie!! That dress with the star 🌟 was beautiful! And so was the yellow shirt. God bless them🙏🏽

  • @wilzwalkabout
    @wilzwalkabout Před rokem +39

    the connection you made is touching to all of us. Maria is now your daughter, so be ready to bring new clothes every year; and some soccer balls for the boys. It is a wonderful thing you do. Namaste

  • @shedaisy1979
    @shedaisy1979 Před rokem +7

    Love the update! Would definitely be back to watch more. These people seem lovely!!

  • @jsphat81
    @jsphat81 Před rokem +2

    Bravo, Tommy! This video made me choke up the way little Maria hugged you at the end! This is easily one of your best videos!

  • @dangotesam9845
    @dangotesam9845 Před rokem +52

    So little Maria KNELT to receive her precious gift! What a precious moment to be alive! ❤️❤️❤️🇰🇪

  • @U-Zy-AJ
    @U-Zy-AJ Před rokem +53

    This time Maria was like:-
    “Oh the angel has arrived” 😂
    With lots of gifts

  • @simonark1176
    @simonark1176 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Aw, the little bow she gave before accepting her gifts was so adorable 🥰
    What a gracious child... So glad to see her well and happy ❤ thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @abc-dj3dx
    @abc-dj3dx Před 5 měsíci +5

    A lot of people can't decide what to take as a gift in a situation like this. Musical instruments, ones that require minimal maintenance always bring happiness. Awesome videos.

  • @theodecy4748
    @theodecy4748 Před rokem +212

    They are so humble and grateful for the little things in life that most of us take for granted!!! Bless you Tommy 🙏🙏💯

    • @nathaldawson5806
      @nathaldawson5806 Před rokem +3

      we need to start a fund asap

    • @daddydaycare3498
      @daddydaycare3498 Před rokem

      That's because if they were to ever receive a normal home and air conditioning and water on the normal they would maybe be less grateful of it and see it as normal

  • @rishi5670
    @rishi5670 Před rokem +137

    These people are so humble and nice, I wish the world was full of more people like them. It's just beautiful.

    • @agme8045
      @agme8045 Před 4 měsíci +5

      The world is full of people like them…

    • @mariobotti1952
      @mariobotti1952 Před 2 měsíci

      Doing nothing all day long and waiting someone to feed them?
      Full of sub saharians in western Europe

  • @Xsomono
    @Xsomono Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awww, this is so cute :3 it's so heartwarming to see people commit random acts of kindness to strangers. Thanks dor sharing this. Wish you, Maria and everyone in Uganda the very best for the future :3

  • @VV-db8vh
    @VV-db8vh Před 12 dny +1

    So cool that you did a follow-up video on this, thank you mate

  • @infantmortality1134
    @infantmortality1134 Před rokem +52

    She has grown so much, i hope the best for everyone there

  • @marniehamilton1225
    @marniehamilton1225 Před rokem +203

    I started watching you because my husband and I have been to Uganda twice on a mission trip. I left a piece of my heart there and I miss it so much. I have friends there that I keep in touch with. We were so disappointed when Covid hit because UG was not letting anyone in or out so we have no been back since 2019. Watching you has kept my heart alive for Africa and you encouraged me to start learning Swahili. Traveling with a group was nice and had it perks but going it alone is something I would love to experience. We are praying we can travel there again one day. Thank you for sharing your adventures and for showing the real side of the people and the country. They are precious to us. ❤

    • @dellingson4833
      @dellingson4833 Před rokem

      Yea, if you wanted the WEF money you had to lock down.

    • @paulodeoliveira9165
      @paulodeoliveira9165 Před rokem

      God bless you

    • @kdtushaberoland3088
      @kdtushaberoland3088 Před rokem +5

      They don't speak swahil in Uganda, its Luganda and English

    • @humpparri2053
      @humpparri2053 Před rokem +1

      Just want to know....What are your political leanings?

    • @dellingson4833
      @dellingson4833 Před rokem

      @@humpparri2053 WHO? And if directed at me i don't mean, "World Health organization". LOL!

  • @gailmckay5551
    @gailmckay5551 Před 11 měsíci +2

    That first video broke my heart how terrified she was of you. So heartwarming to see her fear is gone. Great love and peace to you.

  • @paisleyrae207
    @paisleyrae207 Před rokem +3

    I love this so much these people are so happy, smiley and welcoming! It’s beautiful to see!

  • @amyfmc1
    @amyfmc1 Před rokem +243

    I love this but as a mom of 5 I cannot help but feel sad for the other children who didn't get clothes and toys. I know you can't help everyone but I just feel that it must be so hard for the other children to stand back and watch one child getting toys and new clothes while they get nothing. Would love to contribute so that all of the children in the village can get gifts and clothes

    • @toonmili03
      @toonmili03 Před rokem +57

      Me too. They should start a fund so ppl online can sponsor the village and school.

    • @digimonalvatrax2738
      @digimonalvatrax2738 Před rokem +75

      They'd probably share. Kids in UG villagers are very generous and friendly with each other. (Ugandan)

    • @h.h8766
      @h.h8766 Před rokem +17

      It's nice that they have real toys and other kids not ipads and alone

    • @heyyou9839
      @heyyou9839 Před 11 měsíci +5

      The child is an object for his video, no such considerations count

    • @priceandpride
      @priceandpride Před 11 měsíci

      And I wonder why the small girl was scared to begin with. The parents tech them those fears

  • @EukarisLeal
    @EukarisLeal Před rokem +158

    Que lindo volver a ver a Maria 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Curious_Nomster
    @Curious_Nomster Před rokem +1

    Thanks friend, you have just utterly inspired me to do more good with my contents! You, are my inspo! Keep up the amazing work, love your raw authentic filming style!

  • @lydiajohn6387
    @lydiajohn6387 Před 23 dny +1

    The way they bend to receive the gifts...🥰
    You're doing a GREAT job, bro! God bless you! And I really hope i can do this someday too.

  • @nickandrew3242
    @nickandrew3242 Před rokem +77

    Yo Tommy amazing video buddy. Those kids don't really have a lot yet they are all so happy, pity the rest of the world couldn't be the same. Respect brother you are a good person.

  • @bibianamashamba9022
    @bibianamashamba9022 Před rokem +85

    The first time my cousin saw me, she cried like crazy saying that she was scared of me being a muzungu but eventually got over her fears.

    • @BIGENSONLY
      @BIGENSONLY Před rokem

      What

    • @shadowbanned1999
      @shadowbanned1999 Před rokem

      @@BIGENSONLY "black" isn't as much if a universal word in Africa as it is in the west. Bibiana is obviously a lighter shade then the people of this village who rarely see "white" people so it's fair to assume they see her as a "white" person. People are naturally tribalist by nature the western version can be seen with the blm riots lgbt movement and people picking a political stance and turning everyone else with a different opinion as "others".

    • @eiosti
      @eiosti Před rokem

      @@BIGENSONLY they don't see mixed people. A mixed person is seen as the same thing as a white person, even if an adult says they're related to you

    • @redduskironsky1058
      @redduskironsky1058 Před rokem +11

      @@BIGENSONLY Im guessing because she might be light skinned and the cousin darker? Or could be she is white, I mean I am latino but I am a light skinned black guy, and then my younger cousin who grew up with me is almost pale white like almost blond, you wouldnt think we are family at all. I loved this video.

    • @Faroshkas
      @Faroshkas Před rokem

      muzungu

  • @JNB520
    @JNB520 Před rokem +2

    I remember seeing that first video, just by accident, and I'm glad to see this one too! This is so nice.

  • @florinmusic
    @florinmusic Před rokem +127

    A new Tommy video is exactly what you need to start your day !

  • @avam5922
    @avam5922 Před 5 měsíci

    Here late but this community, the people of Uganda are SO beautiful. Thank you for sharing

  • @yerasmus4025
    @yerasmus4025 Před rokem +1

    I like your non-judgmental caring way. Well done. Such kindness.

  • @brancozfj
    @brancozfj Před rokem +79

    Soo cute when she grabbed your hand. It was the time when you became the official muzungu friend lol

  • @kaboyodaniel3630
    @kaboyodaniel3630 Před rokem +50

    Some of the nicest people we meet are found in the strangest places. Only that child can express how she feels.

  • @mickhaculinecilliers876
    @mickhaculinecilliers876 Před rokem +3

    This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @clydeclark616
    @clydeclark616 Před 6 měsíci +1

    im so glad you went back. truly awesome

  • @kissindzerkiss
    @kissindzerkiss Před rokem +80

    The beautiful smile on Maria made me so happy yet so emotional. Despite all the problems her family is facing, she still affords a smile. Sabbatical is an amazing human and I wish him all the best in his endeavours.

    • @King_Flippy_Nips
      @King_Flippy_Nips Před rokem +2

      that is because children are pure and don't comprehend the troubles of the adult world yet, they can be happy and content just thinking about simple little things, most of us lose that as we get older because we live in a consumerist capitalist world where we are taught that we need to amass money and objects to be happy and we are taught not to be content with what we have but that we must always try to achieve more and get more, in one of tommy's other videos he asks a teenage girl what her favorite thing to do is and her answer was chopping wood, i seriously doubt in the western world you would find a teenager who considered a chore or working their favorite thing to do.

  • @Harkz0r
    @Harkz0r Před rokem +93

    Not ashamed to admit I teared up while watching. I remember the first visit. I know there is still a lot of residual distrust and cynicism, and I know that such a vast disparity in wealth and opportunities puts a large burden of responsibility on you to even visit somewhere like that.
    But it was sweet to be able to, if only for a moment, forget about the ideological disputes and observe a connection on a human-to-human level. It really gives me a lot to think about. But I'm glad that she seems more at ease around you and I hope both her and the entire village are doing well.
    Seeing how much everyone in the village seem to come together, it makes me wonder, for all the quality of life that people in more developed nations have, we seem to be a lot more distant and competitive with one another. It always seems to be two steps forward and one step back.
    As much as there are some people that would encourage you to maintain contact, there are others who will say that you should stay away altogether. It's difficult to say what the correct thing to do is. But when I see you hugging her like that, it just makes me wish we could all live that way, without the need for so much tension.
    All the best.

    • @docholiday7758
      @docholiday7758 Před rokem +6

      I doubt Maria’s people are thinking much about ideology and the chaos in the rest of the world.

    • @fortunamajor7239
      @fortunamajor7239 Před rokem

      @@docholiday7758 the state of things in uganda and all of africa are directly related to the rest of the world. it's not bad to point that out. that background actually makes the video that much more beautiful

  • @313beats2
    @313beats2 Před rokem +1

    the way the girl thanks you made me so happy I think these children are well educated and know the value of your gesture really happy to see you give a smile to these children

  • @minstincefroggy
    @minstincefroggy Před rokem +2

    YES~! PLEASE visit her again a second time~! This was SO HEARTWARMING; I found myself smiling BIG the entire time. Seeing how excited and happy she was at the gifts was even cuter.

  • @tommywolfe2706
    @tommywolfe2706 Před rokem +41

    The 9:55 mark where she finally smiles, so adorable. I cant help but wonder what is going through her head, what an awesome group of people. I remember this video when you first posted it and this is such an awesome follow up!

    • @King_Flippy_Nips
      @King_Flippy_Nips Před rokem +1

      i often wonder if foreign peoples inner monologue is in their native language or if there is no language to the inner monologue but that it just seems to be in whatever language you speak, and what if someone were perfectly bilingual

    • @Lux421
      @Lux421 Před rokem +1

      @@King_Flippy_Nips well in what language do you think?

  • @sashamonitor
    @sashamonitor Před rokem +55

    Maria is so precious.
    When she didn't want to stop hugging at the end that was so sweet and a little sad.
    I wish I could afford to help but all I can do is send happy and healing thoughts to everyone there.
    I hope we all get to see Maria grow.
    ❤❤❤

    • @King_Flippy_Nips
      @King_Flippy_Nips Před rokem +3

      i'm sure tommy doesn't care that you aren't able to donate money and appreciates you watching and supporting him, and it helps everyone when you spread positivity into the world, so don't be sorry, you heart is in the right place.

    • @sashamonitor
      @sashamonitor Před rokem

      @@King_Flippy_Nips thank you ❤

  • @calebwright8409
    @calebwright8409 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I just came across sabbatical a few days ago n I have been hooked. Just a simple but genuine visit as I watched. Very uncut I'd say. Do your thing bro.I see a few destination on here I'd like to visit myself hopefully. Respect my general Jamaica wan see you again nuff .ore place to go

  • @NM297
    @NM297 Před měsícem

    You and the people you met are so warm and sweet. Thank you for making me smile.

  • @LandOfTheFree1776
    @LandOfTheFree1776 Před rokem +180

    Continue to Help these people on top of helping all the Homeless in the USA 🇺🇸. Grow your channel as big as Mr.Beast.

    • @BIB_ROG
      @BIB_ROG Před rokem +1

      MONEHYYYYSSSS

    • @kaitesidany3312
      @kaitesidany3312 Před rokem

      Thanks dear

    • @eugeneoh71
      @eugeneoh71 Před rokem

      @@BIB_ROG TONS OF MONEEEEHEHYS MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEH MONEEHEHHEEHHEYEYEEEEEEEEEEE

    • @HotTakeAndy
      @HotTakeAndy Před rokem

      Gross.

    • @Gameboy-Unboxings
      @Gameboy-Unboxings Před rokem

      I'm so glad he didn't thank you. That's funny. Oblivious fool. Give money to the poor, not the rich.

  • @assume5486
    @assume5486 Před rokem +393

    i love seeing everyone in the comment section from different cultures, ages, and races coming together to celebrate what a beautiful thing this man has done :)

    • @steelmatter
      @steelmatter Před rokem

      And then there are the confused people screaming that this video is racist

    • @heyyou9839
      @heyyou9839 Před 11 měsíci

      Are you kidding me? They welcomed him after he imposed himself on a terrified child, white saviourism is gross

    • @kanela8283
      @kanela8283 Před 9 měsíci

      Ça n'aurait pas été possible au fin fond de l'Europe ou des USA les blancs sont trop racistes et inhospitaliers

    • @debra1363
      @debra1363 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Not Candace who thinks people with blue eyes are devils.Her comment was allowed to stand while mine refuting her was taken down.Censorship much,youtube?

  • @themanwhoknewtoomuch6667

    Everytime the kids do a little curtsy and use both hands to receive the gifts... just melts my heart.

  • @breukelynbee77
    @breukelynbee77 Před rokem

    Beautiful post, may God bless Maria, her village, the country and you

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican Před rokem +249

    This was so touching. These are the moments that make you realize just how special every life is. So cute how they bow when they accept things from elders lol. You've got a heart bigger than Russia! You spread so much to joy to not only this little girl but the whole village. She is so shy still, but she likes you now. The way she reached for your hand and then that hug at the end, she didn't want to let go of ya. I wish her and her family well. I hope maybe, if possible, you'll visit her again in the future as she grows more.

    • @TheMarashian
      @TheMarashian Před rokem +2

      You are everywhere Avery the Cuban American

  • @charger3339
    @charger3339 Před rokem +35

    This was probably the most wholesome thing I’ve seen on this channel

  • @Qrispy_Qing
    @Qrispy_Qing Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful people and Beautiful land. I hope all the families are doing well! Thanks for making this content. It brightened up my day.

  • @MrSlanderer
    @MrSlanderer Před 11 měsíci +1

    Maria looked so happy when you were following her to her house. She's so proud that you remembered her!

  • @juliamoon6562
    @juliamoon6562 Před rokem +85

    I'm so happy you went back and helped the village. The initial video left me feeling sad for the little children in rags, no joy on their faces. I'm sure life is such a challenge there especially during rainy season, they are very tough people. Bless you for helping out. Everyone was left smiling. Beautiful video.

    • @jennifermackinnon6982
      @jennifermackinnon6982 Před rokem

      I didn't see much joy on the kid's face now either. She looked very ill at ease or perhaps sick. And watching the white man dole out cheap candies and dollar store toys made me feel ill. Looked like something from the 18th century. So condescending and so utterly useless. Donating to a NGO or even better, bringing some simple medicine like Tylenol or hydration fluids for treating diarrhea would make so much more sense. Pathetic.

    • @juliamoon6562
      @juliamoon6562 Před rokem +4

      @@jennifermackinnon6982 I took the kids being distant as them not being used to affection, especially the little girl looked so neglected the first time, that this was a noticeable emotion change for her. She did look happy. And bringing a pack of soap and toys for kids to enjoy which they clearly don’t have, was a heartfelt gesture. Not to mention some new clothes for the little girl. I mean yes he could have done a lot more but it’s not useless.

    • @keishir
      @keishir Před rokem

      Rags are our play clothes and always had a great time playing outside,no neglect here

    • @juliamoon6562
      @juliamoon6562 Před rokem

      @@keishir might be a different culture where children don’t get much attention or affection.
      Her posture, behavior and emotions show me she is not well cared for.
      But it might be different in some places how kids are raised.

  • @TimeOutTimIn
    @TimeOutTimIn Před rokem +35

    Good for you man you are a good soul need more people like you in the world. God bless you

  • @nderavancian
    @nderavancian Před rokem

    Am happy that you picked a few words from one of the languages used in my beautiful country Uganda 🇺🇬

  • @zakiwahranii6347
    @zakiwahranii6347 Před 20 dny +1

    What a beautiful video this made me smile ... Maria is no longer afraid of you.. she was very happy with the gifts .. god bless u brother .❤🤍

  • @roccohagedorn3110
    @roccohagedorn3110 Před rokem +68

    I had tears in my eyes watching this, I cant imagine how you felt about it. Heartbreaking and amazing at the same time. And we enjoy all the privileges, just by being born in a different place

    • @FzeroVaporeon
      @FzeroVaporeon Před rokem +3

      I love Nintendo

    • @FishVirus
      @FishVirus Před rokem +4

      @@FzeroVaporeon what does that have to do with this

    • @lokkol8658
      @lokkol8658 Před rokem +11

      @@FishVirus they love Nintendo

    • @autumnphillips151
      @autumnphillips151 Před rokem +3

      @@FishVirus Nintendo is a privilege (as in a source of pleasure) that you’d be far more likely to get by being born in a different place, I guess. I love Nintendo, too. I grew up playing Pokémon games on their consoles, and I’ve come back to them recently to distract me from the horror of my state taking away my most fundamental and most important human rights and me being stuck here because of a disability that makes me housebound and thus unable to move away.

    • @FishVirus
      @FishVirus Před rokem +2

      @@autumnphillips151 thank you for sharing your story! I hope things get better in your country, that really sucks. My best of wishes to you!