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Life as a Blind Albino with a Rare Disorder (Adopted from an Institution)

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  • čas přidán 9. 10. 2019
  • Johanna is diagnosed with albinism, blindness and a rare neurological disorder known as FBXO11. She was adopted after being found wandering alone at a market in China. To her new parents surprise, she has been nothing but joyful since the first time they met.
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  • @krejchalife1590
    @krejchalife1590 Před 2 lety +6388

    For those wanting an update. Johanna is WONDERFUL. She is now 11 years old and still full of joy (though we do see peeks of preteen pop up now and then. LOL). She continues to be happy and giggly. We have also discovered she has quite the sense of humor! She is speaking more clearly now thanks to speech therapy and she has worked soooooo hard. Her newest love is classical music, which she calls "Castle music". ;-)

    • @revesbystation8630
      @revesbystation8630 Před 2 lety +146

      That's great! Please post more videos :)

    • @helpabrothawithasubisaiah5316
      @helpabrothawithasubisaiah5316 Před 2 lety +41

      You are the parents?

    • @wd1534
      @wd1534 Před 2 lety +85

      It is so great that she has a wonderful loving family now, and the family is so happy to have her too with them! Awesome!

    • @Giannantonio83
      @Giannantonio83 Před 2 lety +46

      please dont put her on medication for the teen stuff

    • @daria3665
      @daria3665 Před 2 lety +63

      Thank you so much for sharing the updates. Sending Johanna lots of love from UK, and would love to see her on video again if she feels it's appropriate and the parents agree!

  • @hyde1893
    @hyde1893 Před 3 lety +3660

    her grasp of english is super impressive, she's only been here for 2 years (in this video) she'll be extra fluent in no time

    • @carmenloboportilla1808
      @carmenloboportilla1808 Před 3 lety +88

      I was just thinking that

    • @re_i_gn
      @re_i_gn Před 3 lety +85

      I hope she will have some sort of visual aid in the future, she'll be able to adapt to her world a lot more.

    • @hyde1893
      @hyde1893 Před 2 lety +2

      @dolors tenas that's awesome 🤩

    • @iamcornholiooooo3019
      @iamcornholiooooo3019 Před 2 lety +14

      She's a great kid, but you guys obviously know nothing about language acquisition.

    • @carmenloboportilla1808
      @carmenloboportilla1808 Před 2 lety +1

      @@user-bz3kj6cs3k sorry
      I didnt understand

  • @Paige098
    @Paige098 Před 2 lety +2139

    Glad she was able to get adopted. She's cute, and her hair is beautiful.

    • @juls.faithh
      @juls.faithh Před rokem +40

      Exactly she is really pretty!!

    • @elseascotty9346
      @elseascotty9346 Před rokem +25

      Reminds me of a anime character

    • @edyr
      @edyr Před rokem +2

      shes nice girl help

    • @Savey1
      @Savey1 Před rokem +6

      Fr she’s so beautiful and adorable ^^

  • @krejchalife1590
    @krejchalife1590 Před 6 měsíci +139

    Thank you everyone (well, almost everyone) for the sweet comments. Johanna is doing great! She is still partially verbal but that does NOT stop her from getting her point across! She LOVES school and loves music. She sings along to KLOVE songs and is still just full of joy all the time.

    • @ravenclaw7408
      @ravenclaw7408 Před 6 měsíci +5

      How wonderful! I’m sure she’s such a joyful pretty young lady! 🤍

    • @frostyfrenchtoast
      @frostyfrenchtoast Před 6 měsíci +7

      Makes me so happy to hear she’s doing good

    • @japhy4529
      @japhy4529 Před 5 měsíci +5

      That's great to hear. Thanks for the update!

    • @kylie1504
      @kylie1504 Před 3 měsíci

      I’m sorry but are you the mom or dad?

  • @sf9046
    @sf9046 Před 3 lety +5349

    This man is incredible. He is so good with everyone he meets. So special. Not to mention those gorgeous blue eyes.

    • @blondesense1708
      @blondesense1708 Před 3 lety +238

      He really is. It is such a gift that he is able to connect so quickly with people. I’m so glad we get to witness it and you can really tell this is a special moment in the participants lives.

    • @squizzyicetea
      @squizzyicetea Před 3 lety +127

      This show is FILLED with special people. I watch the show with my very young children. They love getting to see all of the different kinds of people that make up this World.

    • @Lh-wq5gc
      @Lh-wq5gc Před 3 lety +53

      He's such a special person!!

    • @puffchick4197
      @puffchick4197 Před 3 lety +14

      He’s full of it

    • @joemomma8719
      @joemomma8719 Před 3 lety +22

      Totally! The dude is super cool!

  • @loriwriston2867
    @loriwriston2867 Před 3 lety +2839

    The family lived across the street from me for several years. Her mom is so nice.

    • @sharmilmckee1
      @sharmilmckee1 Před 3 lety +46

      really???

    • @cottoncandygirl719
      @cottoncandygirl719 Před 3 lety +60

      No way sooo cool i wanna meet johanna toooooooo!!!!😢😢😢😢😱😱😱

    • @samanthabotheju9284
      @samanthabotheju9284 Před 3 lety +31

      Do you know where are they now? Wonderful family to addoped such a girl

    • @bottomline7923
      @bottomline7923 Před 3 lety +51

      If you still chat to mum tell her that a world of people adore her and her family.. amazing family.

    • @Cloud-cy6pc
      @Cloud-cy6pc Před 3 lety +16

      Woah, thats cool! Shes so cute 🥺

  • @painterdawn2
    @painterdawn2 Před 2 lety +1966

    As an artist, I really want to paint her. She's so striking. So glad she's part of a wonderful family.

    • @goblinman3010
      @goblinman3010 Před 2 lety +17

      Well did you?

    • @yukiela6037
      @yukiela6037 Před 2 lety +12

      Ya did u?

    • @painterdawn2
      @painterdawn2 Před 2 lety +66

      @@yukiela6037 not yet, just waiting for some free time.

    • @yukiela6037
      @yukiela6037 Před 2 lety +7

      @@painterdawn2 ok :)

    • @colfy3961
      @colfy3961 Před 2 lety +26

      Commenting so I can (probably) be updated when the masterpiece is made so I can see the potential masterpiece

  • @abbymarie947
    @abbymarie947 Před 2 lety +984

    She makes me think of a fairy 🧚🏼‍♀️ and she’s just speaking in her own language

    • @pleiadiann
      @pleiadiann Před 2 lety +13

      🥺🧝🏼‍♀️💚

    • @eliciaellis7428
      @eliciaellis7428 Před rokem +12

      My sister said the thing!Princess Fairy indeed!

    • @pillbobaggins2766
      @pillbobaggins2766 Před rokem +6

      little kids seem to have their own cute little language

    • @BalboaBaggins
      @BalboaBaggins Před 7 měsíci +5

      She spoke/heard Chinese for the first 4 years of her life so yeah, that's probably still in her system.

    • @brennathecatlover4360
      @brennathecatlover4360 Před 5 měsíci

      @@BalboaBagginsshe looks older than 6 in this vid tho

  • @cewkietron6571
    @cewkietron6571 Před 3 lety +1321

    You can really tell how much her brother loves her. Despite being a teenage boy, on TV, having the talk about loving his little sister (which I can tell is awkward for him), he keeps going and isn't pretending to be above spending time with her.

    • @sessybunny5707
      @sessybunny5707 Před 3 lety +9

      Can you give me the timestamp where her brother is? I cant see him anywhere in the video

    • @cewkietron6571
      @cewkietron6571 Před 3 lety +15

      @@sessybunny5707 2:40 onward, in the green.

    • @Looonymoony
      @Looonymoony Před 3 lety +2

      @@sessybunny5707 the Older sibling wearing a green shirt

    • @philbecker4676
      @philbecker4676 Před 3 lety +52

      Oh I thought that was a girl.

    • @sallyimber290
      @sallyimber290 Před 2 lety +7

      Agreed! The brother is so beautiful with her x

  • @NotYetEmma
    @NotYetEmma Před 3 lety +2095

    Johanna is so beautiful. I love her enthusiasm and joy!

    • @alexturner1309
      @alexturner1309 Před 3 lety +10

      I saw some comments written by you 😁 It's seems like you are happy for comment section ro be back, too 😁☺💎
      Gave wonderful day ✌❤

    • @NotYetEmma
      @NotYetEmma Před 3 lety +10

      @@alexturner1309 I am! And you have a great day, too!

    • @amberlinmchugh8115
      @amberlinmchugh8115 Před 3 lety +18

      Such a delicate powdery beauty, I can see her in the palest pink and blue princess dress and more lovely than any model. So glad she was rescued

    • @lizgathu7098
      @lizgathu7098 Před 3 lety +10

      She iiiiiiis, I can already see her being a model incase she ever pursues it.... she's sooooooo beautiful.

    • @irinajakes2277
      @irinajakes2277 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lizgathu7098 are u serious? 🤦‍♂️

  • @hypersmash1088
    @hypersmash1088 Před rokem +476

    Her happiness is contagious

  • @derekwalters4980
    @derekwalters4980 Před 2 lety +754

    How does Chris figure out the things that really juice kids and make them happy?? She loved him doing the "Yo Yo Yo", that was very sweet! And then he started getting Johanna to do turn taking! AND THEN SHE STARTED COUNTING!! OMGosh! So impressive.

    • @bonniekunstfrau
      @bonniekunstfrau Před 2 lety +31

      he really is incredible! it makes me think probably one of his favorite movies is The little prince ^-^

    • @Rubinkys
      @Rubinkys Před 2 lety +8

      some of it isn't too hard to figure out if you grew up with loads of younger siblings and spent time with them

    • @raydenbartley
      @raydenbartley Před rokem +16

      @@Rubinkys No but it’s always different when you’re physically in the scenario. Chris is very self confident.

    • @Rubinkys
      @Rubinkys Před rokem +3

      @@raydenbartley fair

  • @sweetnothingsxox7963
    @sweetnothingsxox7963 Před 2 lety +838

    SHES SO BEAUTIFUL if anybody ever bullied her they are just jelous of her happiness and personality

  • @alwaysme8353
    @alwaysme8353 Před 3 lety +668

    Awwww she's sooo pretty. She looks like an actual Angel

    • @skiptotheend
      @skiptotheend Před 2 lety +20

      My thoughts exactly!

    • @Relaxinghypnoasmr
      @Relaxinghypnoasmr Před 2 lety +20

      She is so beautiful and unique! ❤

    • @MyFatherLooksLikeAPallasCat
      @MyFatherLooksLikeAPallasCat Před 2 lety +28

      I know right? And that contagious laughter just gives her more angelic vibes!

    • @rezq9109
      @rezq9109 Před 2 lety +28

      yes, I think even for albino she has pretty unique hair tone, she looks like some fantasy character!

    • @becpurcell6773
      @becpurcell6773 Před 2 lety +1

      What I was thinking. Or like a fairy princess. She is stunningly pretty.

  • @isabella22408
    @isabella22408 Před 2 lety +308

    omg she looks like a winter princess or fairy. i love her!

  • @CVRenee
    @CVRenee Před 2 lety +244

    My 1st thought was "What a beautiful girl." My 2nd thought "What a happy child!" She seems like a joy to be around!! Adorable!! Her siblings are the sweetest kindest most loving souls!! Mom did an excellent job!!! Bravo!! I love this video. Thank you🙏🏼

  • @willowamberfitzgerald
    @willowamberfitzgerald Před 2 lety +1875

    I am severely autistic. Spend a lot of time being pretty non-verbal. Due to the abuse and neglect I've been subjected to growing up, I've become very pessimistic and overly cynical. This little girl made me smile. Thanks for this.

    • @DeMonotheist
      @DeMonotheist Před 2 lety +82

      May Allah guide you and help you with whatever you like.

    • @jenalex6161
      @jenalex6161 Před 2 lety +34

      OH Dear I Definetely UNDERSTAND what IT IS Like, and NO ONE can Ever Comprehend ! What We've Endured...I Can and DO Relate with YOU ❤️ I'm HERE if You Ever need a TRUE Friend 😇

    • @tgbluewolf
      @tgbluewolf Před 2 lety +27

      I'm sorry for what you were put through, I pray you're doing better and growing as you are!

    • @321scully
      @321scully Před 2 lety +19

      Wishing you well.

    • @jnieswartz4878
      @jnieswartz4878 Před 2 lety +63

      I’m so sorry to hear you were abused and neglected. My daughter is non verbal autistic and to think of her going one day without love n protection makes me cry. I’m very sorry you didn’t receive the love n protection you deserve

  • @susanzimmerma5760
    @susanzimmerma5760 Před 3 lety +847

    Her brothers interaction with her is adorable

    • @blank8479
      @blank8479 Před 3 lety +73

      i thought he was a girl and found him pretty lol but thats just me

    • @jokerking5858
      @jokerking5858 Před 3 lety +19

      @@blank8479 same I was like brother what??!

    • @n1kobefan
      @n1kobefan Před 2 lety

      @@jokerking5858 so are you.

    • @mudfishm2056
      @mudfishm2056 Před 2 lety +5

      Same...one could say he is androgynous

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart Před 2 lety +2

      @ - "... hope he doesn't find any of this insulting,.." --- Wouldn't you, a pack of strangers picking apart his appearance?

  • @animalreikitherapist
    @animalreikitherapist Před 2 lety +318

    Chris is such a great guy! He has such an awesome way with kids, its no wonder they love him! He sure knows how to make them feel special and bring fun to their interviews!

  • @joellarrysr9977
    @joellarrysr9977 Před 2 lety +382

    This little girl is like a fairy turned into a human. So innocent and beautiful.

    • @SreemoyiC
      @SreemoyiC Před rokem +9

      Such a beautiful way of looking at her. Just loved it ❤️

  • @NoYesJess
    @NoYesJess Před 3 lety +385

    Wow! I have to applaud the mother on raising her children. She did an OUTSTANDING job. Johanna is so sweet.....and those siblings of hers??They are so unbelievably polite and mature!! So loving. Amazing Momma!!💕

  • @washitbyagianttruck9275
    @washitbyagianttruck9275 Před 3 lety +281

    She is so unearthly beautyful! Truly gorgeous! And so cute and funny, my heart is melting hearing her laughter!

  • @eclipse_galactic
    @eclipse_galactic Před rokem +43

    Shes like a lil elf. Shes adorable, is friendly and also kind and nice. God bless her❤

  • @drishti5113
    @drishti5113 Před rokem +64

    she is so adorable

  • @amandacotten1654
    @amandacotten1654 Před 3 lety +552

    My goodness...she is so gorgeous, loving and sweet. I'm glad she got a great family and is happy.

  • @lennone1307
    @lennone1307 Před 3 lety +542

    I've gone through a really traumatic experience recently and have not been able to experience happiness or light until I saw this beautiful child and her energetic warm inspiring heart. So I thank you for deeply from the bottom of my heart for making me smile again. You are a wonderful amazing beautiful young lady you go girl!!! Carry on rocking this world chick. 😘 Xxxx

  • @madi_ss
    @madi_ss Před 2 lety +114

    The night night part was heartbreaking when you remember her backstory. But she is so bright and full of life. She knows what she wants and she is so confident and full of love. You can tell her brother, despite how he may feel, wanting space or watching after her, loves her so completely and would do anything for her. What a wonderful family.

  • @alesiagaming1410
    @alesiagaming1410 Před rokem +77

    Johanna is thriving in your home. Thank you, and many other which want to give love to children, adopting them. Issues no issues - all kids deserve love.

  • @HarumiShinozaki
    @HarumiShinozaki Před 2 lety +257

    she is absolutely stunning. it blows my mind how beautiful johanna is. i love how bubbly and positive she is.

  • @Lilacleaf49065
    @Lilacleaf49065 Před 2 lety +163

    Also, huge credit to these siblings for dealing with this so maturely because their lives must have changed so much.

  • @RinLikesFish
    @RinLikesFish Před 2 lety +44

    She seriously makes me smile so much. Her happiness is contagious!!

  • @janessap1739
    @janessap1739 Před 2 lety +48

    Chris- you are an Angel on earth ❤️ I catch myself smiling & often tearing up just watching you interact w such genuine kindness & love…w/ all the kids you feature here. You’re wonderful!! ❣️

  • @lizgathu7098
    @lizgathu7098 Před 3 lety +140

    She's got to be the happiest child I've ever seen, I hope she never loses that.

  • @SevenYTwatch
    @SevenYTwatch Před 3 lety +181

    The world needs this girl. Talk about a living Angel. So full of happiness and joy.

  • @user-uj6uo4qz3e
    @user-uj6uo4qz3e Před rokem +97

    Пожелаем же этой доброй девочке крепкого здоровья и прекрасного зрения 🙂.

    • @lorenaobrien751
      @lorenaobrien751 Před rokem +3

      А ещё мозгов! Потому что при таких отклонениях страдает не только зрение, но и мозги! Зачем люди добровольно на себя такой кошмар вешают!

    • @sofia_charskaya
      @sofia_charskaya Před rokem +32

      @@lorenaobrien751 потому что этот ребёнок заслуживает счастья как и любой другой

    • @beast_li_girl6730
      @beast_li_girl6730 Před rokem +3

      Наконец то добрый человек! 💕😚

    • @cass.ooohhh
      @cass.ooohhh Před 11 měsíci +3

      ​@@lorenaobrien751Ella está ahora en este mundo, que quieres matarla? Esta aquí merece respeto y vivir feliz.

  • @YoshLovesYou
    @YoshLovesYou Před 2 lety +69

    Johanna is so happy and curious! She seems tall for her age, too. I feel like she's going to grow up to be a fascinating person.

  • @StefanieRoyMusic
    @StefanieRoyMusic Před 3 lety +415

    I want to hang out with her and "YO YO YO" and make her laugh.

    • @krshr39
      @krshr39 Před 2 lety +14

      Horrible to say this but I’m glad they did cause now she has a better life

    • @estelleschneider9033
      @estelleschneider9033 Před 2 lety +12

      @@krshr39
      God brings beauty out of ashes
      She has a blessed life now thanks be to God for her new family and all the love and possibilities ❤️ 💕

    • @saturnfairyy
      @saturnfairyy Před 2 lety

      probably bc in china they favor male babies, on top of that she has albinism so it just kinda ostracized her more :(

    • @Wuschi2001
      @Wuschi2001 Před 2 lety +1

      I also want to be with her just so I feel better

    • @maizomeno
      @maizomeno Před 2 lety

      @@krshr39 yeahh

  • @thebumblebard
    @thebumblebard Před 3 lety +681

    The most hilarious and sweet interview I have ever witnessed! What a little angel! I feel like every interview should include dancing and several "yoyoyoyoyoyo's" and end with a piggy back ride. 😂😂😂

    • @Kirmeins
      @Kirmeins Před 3 lety +14

      imagine an interview with the president of the US going like that - if that doesn't make you laugh, I don't know what will! :D

    • @rokukou
      @rokukou Před 2 lety +4

      @@Kirmeins That would be adorable no matter which it is 😂

    • @joe1972
      @joe1972 Před rokem

      @@Kirmeins with Biden anything is possible

  • @potentialcaroozin2385
    @potentialcaroozin2385 Před 2 lety +35

    She looks so ethereal! And happy most importantly

  • @casscat7
    @casscat7 Před 2 lety +45

    oh my gosh! she is so beautiful, she is such pure light and joy and it makes me so happy that people like her exist! and im happy that she has a good life with a loving family. and that is so cool that she is albino!

    • @angelo_studios5477
      @angelo_studios5477 Před rokem

      This might be odd to say, but if she had Pokemons, she would definitely have fairy type Pokemon

  • @charsuniverse8720
    @charsuniverse8720 Před 3 lety +144

    I love how her brother is with her 💓

  • @JT-ok6re
    @JT-ok6re Před 2 lety +82

    This child is amazing! She is so smart even with her disorder. She speaks English very well only being with her family only two years. She has happiness that is so beautiful. She is a gorgeous human with a great smile.

    • @eresmathias8058
      @eresmathias8058 Před rokem +7

      Nice of you and everyone to notice, say these things.

  • @margaretakaranicola4907
    @margaretakaranicola4907 Před rokem +73

    I was adopted from Romania at the age of 3 and my biological mom left me at the hospital❤and now I am with a loving family and love doing sports and photography 😊

    • @AmeliaEarhart537
      @AmeliaEarhart537 Před 5 měsíci +1

      What kind of photography do you do? I want to do nature photography 🙂

  • @davechrystal
    @davechrystal Před rokem +35

    What a BEAUTIFUL GIRL
    with a BEAUTIFUL spirit!!!

  • @elviacisneros1116
    @elviacisneros1116 Před 2 lety +117

    Chris is absolutely wonderful with every single child and adult he interviews. He is a true treasure and manages to interact perfectly with each one by having them feel super special. Such a gift!

  • @vangiefich
    @vangiefich Před 3 lety +274

    Chris is amazing with all of the children he interviews! What a special gift!

    • @joshualovelace3375
      @joshualovelace3375 Před rokem +1

      I love how he knows how to play and teach at the same time, absolutely a gift!

  • @nocomment2468
    @nocomment2468 Před 2 lety +43

    Oh gosh, the story of her background is just devastating. But she has such amazing resilience, and her beautiful family loves her unconditionally. Many good wishes to them all and to Chris and SBSK for finding and documenting this love!

  • @leon-lm2ph
    @leon-lm2ph Před 2 lety +5

    Shes so beautiful,not even lying she actually looks like a doll with that hair and purple eyes wow

  • @ssmith968
    @ssmith968 Před 2 lety +192

    He's so wholesome. I love how caring and non judgemental this channel is.

  • @hopeful_krystal
    @hopeful_krystal Před 3 lety +320

    Shes so dang cute with her little hugs and laughter :3

  • @aznaturegirl
    @aznaturegirl Před rokem +21

    Her personality is soo beautiful. She made me smile ear to ear. I love you Joanna. You are a very special little lady ♡

  • @zhisu2665
    @zhisu2665 Před 2 lety +32

    Johanna has a very infectious laugh and energy

  • @heathermiller76
    @heathermiller76 Před 3 lety +170

    This is truly my favorite SBSK video, to date..... Joanna has a pure love that I can honestly feel through this video & its astounding, how amazing Chris is with everyone he encounters. I know he connects with all he comes across but this connection is palpable.
    CHRIS, YOU ARE AMAZING!

    • @Jugi524
      @Jugi524 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s my favourite one too! I keep coming back to it! So beautiful

    • @heathermiller76
      @heathermiller76 Před 3 lety

      @@Jugi524 absolutely! I'm back again!

  • @ashleycrawford5123
    @ashleycrawford5123 Před 3 lety +83

    You sir are amazing with kids. You treat each one like the special person they are. The way you document each child's illness in such a respectful way is insightful, honest, and truly with love.

  • @douglasgarcia777
    @douglasgarcia777 Před 11 měsíci +7

    What a heart of gold this family has God bless you
    for saving her 🙏🏽

  • @timclark5758
    @timclark5758 Před rokem +10

    You guys are so awesome, we adopted a girl from Russia 🇷🇺 and it has been the most satisfying blessing I could ever have imagined. Our God is so amazing. It is so wonderful to see the happiness and life you have given this child. It touches my heart so much to know she will now have a wonderful life with a family that has so much love for her. May God Bless you and all that 🙏 takes care of his children in need.

  • @gabyponte6497
    @gabyponte6497 Před 2 lety +49

    What a magical child! She is stunningly beautiful and so full of joy! Her siblings are just as incredible! What a gorgeous family!

  • @sukhmanichauhan6734
    @sukhmanichauhan6734 Před 2 lety +68

    Not even realising I was smiling this whole time I was watching the video
    Chris connects with any kid, they always love him and for that I respect lots!
    God bless you all 🥺💖😁🥰

  • @graxxor
    @graxxor Před rokem +17

    What an absolute angel. She reminds me of another.
    I was raised in central Zimbabwe, in southern Africa as a kid in a mining colony and every few months new arrivals would move in.
    To this day, over 40 years later I remember the first moment I set eyes on her walking hand in hand with her parents from the road to the club-house where we used to play...
    The usual calls of "hey yo! Check out the new one, yah!" rang out and we dropped down from the climbing frames.
    As with every new arrival to the township, the kids stopped playing on the jungle gyms, seesaws and swings and lined the grassy path to the club-house forming a kind of impromptu welcoming committee, full of doubt and childhood apprehension.
    And this girl was something special; Slathered in layers of sunscreen, protected from the African harshness by a red and orange parasol (and barely able to see more than a couple of metres ahead so I would learn from her parents), she shone like the summer's sun and was, to me at that tender age of eight, the most beautiful and perfect girl that any of the gods could have ever created....
    She had a startlingly pure and profound case of albinism and was thus shunned by everyone since childhood as some kind of evil sprit since her skin was was far whiter and freer of any blemish than any so-called "European" (like myself) by a fair margin...
    And because she was so horribly bullied by her classmates for being a "ghostskin" and could never master any of the maths, English or history lessons due some learning conditiion she apparently had (so her parents told my parents), I took it upon myself to help her with all her homework and tests.
    I took her for her first swim at the pool and to her first bonfire barbeque, events which she found almost overwhelmingly enjoyable.
    And so this angelically beautiful girl chose me of all people to b her companion, maybe even childhood boyfriend, of sorts during junior and highschool years. And despite all the bullying and hardships my memory is of her until the day our family escapaed from Zimbabwe and returned to the UK was of her remaining so steadfastly and indomitably happy and positive and being the kindest, closest and warmest friend I ever had.
    Dear Natalia, I truly hope the world was kind to you after our family repatriated to the UK, in the years following the independence of Zimbabwe! To this day, I still think of you.
    I truly hope that any gods that may exist and more importantly the people around you have blessed your beautiful, kind soul with all the happiness it deserves.

    • @marianmakesgraves
      @marianmakesgraves Před 10 měsíci +3

      i love youre writing style and natalia sounds like a wonderful girl

  • @monicahyland8641
    @monicahyland8641 Před 2 lety +16

    Chris you are so wonderful, we need more Chris’s in this world. If everyone was just half the person he is little by little we could change the world and finally learn how to love one another.

  • @charliemccullough6725
    @charliemccullough6725 Před 2 lety +36

    When I really feel like being ...unnecessarily rude just bc I’m having a bad day. I now turn on one of omyour vids and it’s turns my mood around makes me remember to try to be kind and realize everyone has a story behind the scenes.
    Thank you.

  • @chenks54
    @chenks54 Před 3 lety +75

    She is absolutely gorgeous, and I'm so happy she's found parents that will give her all the love she needs. You are all so incredibly beautiful. God bless you all!

  • @theoceandragonfly
    @theoceandragonfly Před 2 lety +15

    She's adorable and she has a lot of energy.

  • @Struudeli
    @Struudeli Před 2 lety +32

    This child is gorgeous. I'm happy to hear she's doing amazing.

  • @cjeyerly869
    @cjeyerly869 Před 2 lety +44

    She seems like she can see somewhat. Like when Chris was holding up fingers. Such a lively personality. I'm glad she has a family and home that she clearly loves. Very heartwarming.

  • @brendanhynes1252
    @brendanhynes1252 Před 3 lety +160

    She is stunning her eyes and hair are beautiful

  • @novanation5870
    @novanation5870 Před 2 lety +11

    She looks like an absolute gem to be around. She seems so happy and cheerful it's just like a different form of music.
    I feel like she's just legally blind since she can look at people's faces and accurately point fingers or put her hands on people, still, any amount of blindness must be really tough to live with, but it's great that she's so happy. We should all really take inspiration from her, so happy despite her position. We should all be happy and just grateful that we're even here at all to experience the beauty that is life, no matter how hard it may get.

  • @LoveU1st
    @LoveU1st Před 7 měsíci +4

    This is the family I pray every adopted child receives! 🥹🥹🥹 Johanna is surrounded by so much L❤VE! Johanna has such stunningly beautiful features, she looks ethereal with her Snow White skin and hair and her beautiful eyes look almost lilac in color! She could be a model she’s so beautiful ❤

  • @breitnerredondosuarez7627
    @breitnerredondosuarez7627 Před 3 lety +52

    Great exercises to keep her focus and not lose the dynamics of the conversation, this guy knows what he is doing and he is good at it.
    Keep it up Chris, love from Colombia.

  • @rainydays9612
    @rainydays9612 Před 3 lety +37

    Johanna looks so beautiful just how she is. And to make it 100 times better, she looks so happy with her family!

  • @nancydenmark4873
    @nancydenmark4873 Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you for showing people with different diagnosis’s so others can learn to be understanding and treat people who are different with love & respect! Good job!

  • @gorannashreen2822
    @gorannashreen2822 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Her soul is just as beautiful as she is, she’s so sweet :D

  • @metoklhamo1781
    @metoklhamo1781 Před 3 lety +44

    after seeing this beautiful girl, i was wondering what her biology parent will feel when they saw her, she is so beautiful and unique . i want to thank this kind and caring family who adopt her and gave her beautiful life .

  • @pidge8408
    @pidge8408 Před 3 lety +62

    she’s so beautiful and sweet :) i hope johanna is doing well!

  • @PVRGE7
    @PVRGE7 Před 2 lety +82

    It's so sad how much the original parents carried judgement. They literally left her at a market and dissapeared because of her conditions. That's heartbreaking. Nobody asked to be born this way so it's like why even do that to a child who has no clue of anything? 4 years old wandering around the market? Wow 💔 im glad the family adopted her because she is such a loving person and she is full of joy and very playful. How could anybody give up on her? She deserves a beautiful life at least.

    • @limitedtime5471
      @limitedtime5471 Před 2 lety

      china is quite a brutal place for disabled children. Or anyone who is born different, like biracial or a different ethnicity. Their society doesn't really embrace non discrimination yet

    • @fannyboni472
      @fannyboni472 Před 2 lety +10

      Well you assume this! You dont really know what happen

    • @MNHRI
      @MNHRI Před rokem +9

      You really have no idea what their situation is. I’m glad she’s in a home that takes great care of her now, but we don’t know what the parents situation was.

    • @ihateallyall
      @ihateallyall Před rokem +5

      it’s easy to judge, but there could be a multitude of reasons they had to leave her.

  • @Psoewish
    @Psoewish Před rokem +7

    I love how good of a bond she seems to have with her brother. You can tell they love each other a lot.

  • @prettykitty610
    @prettykitty610 Před 3 lety +56

    Awww how cute! she has the cutest smile and just seems like a joy to be around 😆

  • @Kai-eb1fv
    @Kai-eb1fv Před 3 lety +29

    Chris has the best job ever, traveling around and meeting so many cool people would be a dream! I love that Johanna is so happy with her family, I have no doubt they’ve raised her well ❤️

  • @skfhshhf
    @skfhshhf Před 2 lety +7

    shes so bubbly and gorgeous 🥺 best wishes for johanna and her family

  • @ProfessorEyebot
    @ProfessorEyebot Před rokem +4

    I never come away from a Chris vid with dry eyes, I just want every child to have people like him in their lives, each child deserves such love and understanding.

  • @aznaturegirl
    @aznaturegirl Před 3 lety +74

    What a ray of sunshine 🌞 love you Johanna♡♡♡

  • @ChickenFerLei
    @ChickenFerLei Před 2 lety +25

    I would never even know she was blind! How amazing. She’s so cute too. God bless her. And him!! He’s so good with people it makes me cry how genuine he is with these people.

  • @ewwdeclan
    @ewwdeclan Před 6 měsíci +1

    Johanna is so beautiful. She has such a sweet personality and the prettiest eyes. I just know she brings so much joy to the world

  • @nope20842
    @nope20842 Před 2 lety +21

    If this man ever becomes a dad, he's gonna be great at it. Also, I adore Johanna!! 💖

  • @1fredanne
    @1fredanne Před 3 lety +26

    She's absolutely adorable and this man is sweet, being nice to every kids he meets :''')
    That's heartwarming

  • @TheDonSalva
    @TheDonSalva Před 3 lety +37

    She fell in love with Chris, I mean, he and Johanna have the best energy I ever seen... This family is so cool

  • @coco33690
    @coco33690 Před 2 lety +2

    She is GORGEOUS wow

  • @re_i_gn
    @re_i_gn Před 3 lety +40

    She's such a positive person despite being dealt with so many bad cards so early on in life.

  • @ThePrincess-vb8ql
    @ThePrincess-vb8ql Před 3 lety +57

    Yoh Yoh Yoh Yoh Yoh 💞💞 what a heartwarming interview,I'm smiling .She is such a sweet angel

  • @yjbmwsc
    @yjbmwsc Před rokem +6

    Stunningly beautiful girl! Despite her disabilities, she is so bubbly and happy. I am so happy that she is cared for by a loving family.

  • @jamesschaidt1096
    @jamesschaidt1096 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a sweetheart...this lil girl is an angel. Chris is a wonderful human being.

  • @susanyates8038
    @susanyates8038 Před 3 lety +23

    It’s wonderful that Johanna is so loved and so happy. Chris is so good doing these interviews. What a privilege to be invited into Johanna’s world. Follow up, please!

  • @briknowsall
    @briknowsall Před 2 lety +36

    How she became so fluent in english in 2 years is incredible. shes so smart and so incredibly beautiful I am surprised she has not been offered modeling jobs

  • @victroie050
    @victroie050 Před 2 lety +7

    I love Johanna's voice and I love her face when she smiles and laughs. She's so cute.

  • @JustmeNici
    @JustmeNici Před rokem +3

    I love how Chris connects to everybody he meets. He is so good at understanding everybody's communication needs and going along with however they like to connect

  • @Jacoe413
    @Jacoe413 Před 3 lety +14

    Chris you are so good with finding out how each individual communicates and interacts with the would around them. Not everyone can do that.

  • @marianthygoutou4847
    @marianthygoutou4847 Před 3 lety +39

    I rewatched this video when I was down so many times. She's a sunshine❤.

  • @davidgriego278
    @davidgriego278 Před rokem +2

    Seeing this Remarkable Video for me is truly a Blessing! The Family is One Big Happy Family! I know that there may be hard days! The Laughter, the Smiles, the Love from this Little Girl, and her Family is Extraordiniary! I actually wept with JOY!! GOD BLESS HER, AND HER WONDERFULL FAMILY! Thank You for sharing the Love!

  • @carlajimenez5483
    @carlajimenez5483 Před rokem +2

    She's absolutely beautiful. God bless her