A Day in the Life of the Family with Six Blind Kids
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- čas přidán 6. 02. 2019
- The Bartling family adopted six children that are all completely blind. Join them for a normal day in their life.
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Since the old comments got deleted: Abi's parents investigated when they saw her sitting all by herself. Turned out her friends just didn't want to be on camera. Usually she doesn't sit alone but with friends. No need to be sad about it 😊
Nice feedback on Abi. Thanks.
thank goodness
thanx ^^
ok good. i started to tear up when i saw her sitting all by herself.
Aww that’s good I’m so glad she doesn’t sit alone.. that actually makes me feel better I was sad when I saw that,everyone needs at least 1 friend!
When they said Abi was found in a trash can I literally cried I can’t believe someone could do that to a baby . I’m so glad she found her way home❤️
Me too…
That is so so so sad
I felt anger
That’s probably the reason why she developed those disabilities 😠😠
@@poal573 no they all have it was a genetic disorder
8:06 "You have to work with him according to his ability" That's one of the best teachers in the world. HE'S NOT working according with his DISABILITY, he's working according to his ABILITY; and that makes a huuuuge difference, man... amazing
Indeed
I loved this part
YES!!!
yeah, he just said he works with what the kid can do, what he is able to do. he never said he is not disabled. why u so corny?
From each according to ability to each according to need
Hearing Abi say that she likes having friends, but then seeing her alone at the table while the one behind her was full made me so sad 😢
My heart breaks every time I watch this episode and see Abi alone. I really hope she has found some friends now who will love Abi for who she is.
@@ThePianistPlayer Agreed
she does have friends but for this recording her friends weren't comfy with being recorded
I hope the people saying it was just like that in the recording is true. I know how it feels to sit alone and I would cry at times because of it. I was just feeling for her seeing that.
@@SilverDusk1 just talk to people then.
It's not even just the blind thing, they adopted six children who, most of which, have some fairly-severe complicated disabilities. They all seem to be doing so well now, but how long did it take to get there. Kudos to every member of the family!
Exactly. Out of the six only one is only blind
Ok💟💙💚💜👌👍💋💋💞💝😚😚😚💗💛💘
Hello
Maybe this is what heaven looks like!
@@silver6071 all the kids are blind
I’m so jealous of how well the dad knows each of his children. What semester of college his son is in, Jesses favorite class, he clearly pays attention. Most fathers don’t even know how old their kids are.
yes!! my father doesn’t even know when my birthday is. props to this amazing father
Most fathers? What.
@@sana-ob5us yeah my dad too, he goes"how old are you again?" smh i love him though
It's not "most fathers" that don't know their children, it's a minority of fathers. Please don't make things appear worse than they are.
@@Serena-or7sl maybe it depends on where you live, but in my life experience- most fathers are absent.
Maybe we just subconsciously attract each other?
You can tell just by how that woman looks at those kids and how she looks at her husband when he’s talking about them that she’s an angel without wings.
❤❤
she just glows with love for her family ❤
The fact that these kids are thriving is a testament to the amazing parenting they’ve received. What a beautiful family. Bravo mom and dad!
God bless
I like that the interviewer always gives them time to finish their sentence instead of finishing it for them. Even while Abi was taking a long time to say the word “friend” and even though she made an F noise indicating that’s what she wanted to say the interviewer didn’t interrupt and finish her sentence for her. He just waited patiently for her to do it. I think when people do that they think they’re helping but I’d imagine it’d be frustrating to never be able to finish a sentence because other people are too impatient.
I noticed that too. It made me so happy that he let her finish on her own!
Al lot of us need to learn to listen to others even if their communication skills are different, everyone needs a chance.
I have a studder and it drives me nuts. I know people mean well..but it makes me just want to stop talking and makes my anxiety level rise and thus more studdering. Lots of time it wasn't even what I was going to say. I'm glad you noticed that. Chris and his interviews are a fabulous part of the internet.
ey, that's me. People never allow me time to finish what I'm saying. and often don't even let me start in the first place.
@@reidleblanc3140 🫂
When the dad was explaining how Abi would break down and just scream and cry like once a month and then he said but that’s what actually saved her life when she was thrown away when born. I started crying I couldn’t help it.
Right, what a compassionate man
I went to school with Abi in elementary school, she is an incredibly sweet person and nothing but nice! Im glad to see she’s still doing well!
That's cool
Abi has a great singing voice. She hits the notes really well.
right? she has great pitch recognition
I think you mean Hannah.
@@kandykane2160 no, abi also has a good voice. Three of the girls all demonstrated singing
@chloeindigo the girl singing Everyday by Buddy Holly doesn't have a good voice. She doesn't have a bad voice. The voice she sings with is the same one she talks with.
I thought the same! Girl can siiiing...so does Bethany and Jesse! Nice!
I can't stop loving Hannah. Her laugh is freaking hilarious and contagious. and I like her mindset, it's just as contagious.
Agreed!
Yes definitely!! 😂😂😂
I know I almost had an accident in my pants
Exactly what i was thinking, i aspire to be more like her
Yes she's beautiful inside and out❤❤❤❤
HANNAH'S SINGING VOICE IS SO GOOD!
@Camila Contreras 22:08 !
Yeah, she has a lot of potential! If the parents can, they should get her a vocal coach to really perfect her singing voice!
it is
LITERALLY!!! SHE HAS POTENTIAL
It IS
One thing I've noticed is that the parents make sure to let their kids know exactly what they're doing as they're doing it, especially when they physically touch them. Respecting their boundaries - especially physical ones - is so important. Such a beautiful family
Yes. All children should have autonomy over their bodies. Teaching children to obey all adults and not having physical boundaries invites in predatory behavior. May the world continue to evolve and change.
Well you do that so the blind person feels comfortable and knows what going on around no?
Mom: "Good morning Jesse!"
Jesse: [blanket over head] "...Go."
A whole mood, never gets old 😂
No matter who you are…
…we can all agree that mornings really suck 😂
@@grisheexi7219 I love mornings but I don't like getting up in the morning 😂
@@AmeliaEarhart537Exactly😂
When the dad talks about Abi's wailing I expect him to say that was a challenge, but no. He said without that she wouldn't be here today and looked at the positive in her behavior.
God bless this beautiful family
Yea! I thought the same thing. He turned it into a positive
Yes God made the kids beautiful
I'm extremely envious of the compassion these parents have. They seem to genuinely love all their kids despite their conditions and the struggles they face parenting them, and it's honestly very inspirational to me. Wonderful kids as well, I'd love to meet them
Isn’t that what true parents do!
@@wmskslspsk they are all extremely independent? Did you not watch the entire video? Only two of them need help. One is at college, one works, the rest are in school. The two that aren’t completely independent, *but they are still able to function on their own and get through out the house,* have many other medical diagnoses. It’s people like you behind a computer that think you know everything when you’ve never even experienced anything close to this. The fact that they’ve raised 6 kids, all blind and majority with other diagnoses, to be so independent shows how much love and care they’ve always put in. You’re the one who should work on yourself for being so judgmental for no reason.
Pizza Time?
@@harmonyquinn2557 obviously that person did not watch the video 🙄. Those parents are heros man hands down. I know people who can barely gives there's kids enough attention to help them with homework. This i truly inspiring 🙌
Me 2 cause you don't see this every day... I'm sure alot of parents the gave their disability child away or got them taken would wish for parents like these two for their children God keep blessed this family and continue wat we see here
When Abi started singing "Everyday things are getting closer" i was shocked . I also love that song and to hear her actually sing the lyrics and melody really touched my heart. She is so intelligent ❤️ god bless her!
I also noticed that songs are one of the things she is able to string together the fastest! Shows how music really does connect us all:) I saw someone say ‘If art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time’
why am i lowkey jealous, they live in such a positive environment 😭
These parents are amazing to be adopting disabled kids where some ppl just pick “the perfect kids”
edit: tysm for 1k likes
Not everyone wants to put in the extra effort. It's every parents wish to have a healthy and normal child, though no one is perfect
@@kenjithepanda4998 yes and that’s why these people parents are amazing
And some parents don't want their kids
They've said they didn't adopt disabled kids on purpose. Their first child was blind and foster care decided to ask them if they wanted to adopt every time they had another blind child.
@@makaylatroyer7904 every parent is amazing lol.(except actually bad ones like abusive or smt ) and let's say everyone adopts the kids with disabilities what's gonna happen with the kids that don't have them lmao kids are kids no difference
I admire the love and affection the woman shows to the kids
The father too, they all seem like a wonderful family together, I'm so happy for them.
It’s envying
I just noticed the POSITIVE way these parents speak. It didn't click the first watch-through, but I just realized, the father says "we get to" and not "we have to" That makes such a difference yall don't even know!!!
Hannah is so impressive. Kudos to these parents for raising such self sufficient, happy children 💛
23:51 *Hannah and Ani laughing*
Jesse in the back: 💃💃💃
THESE GIRLS ARE WONDERFUL I cannot get over them!
Holy storms! ^_^
Abi*
I need a whole family like theirs!! Istg
What was Hannah laughing at...? I'm rilly confused lol
@@anetizen6404when?
''No matter what problems I'm going through I can just stay happy'' coming from a blind girl, so beautiful
So you"re assuming she can't be happy and blind?
@@dot7084 I think she meant that in a "If she's happy maybe I should be happy" type of thing. Maybe think about these things before getting angry :)
I feel like I should speak to some people who have disabilities like this… I could learn a thing or two from them.
Being happy is hard for me at times as I have Depression.
It shows how important attachment and a close family are. Whatevers going on she always has a basis that not many people do.
mum and dad
you can only be angels sent from heaven for these kids 🥰
hannah’s singing is so beautiful!
How can it be possible that parents like this exist? I mean they've adopted these children knowing that it's a life long commitment of servitude. Absolute amazed at their selflessness and compassion.
Well, it ain't servitude in their eyes.
@@magical571 no matter how we look at it, the kids that are more unnable, it it a lifetime commitment of very hard work, doing everything for them including basic needs like dressing up. These parents are one in a million, God bless them both.
I clicked on this video and was immediately drawn in by Abi, as I felt like I knew her from somewhere. After watching halfway through the video and hearing that their son goes to George Mason, I knew that I must have actually known her! GMU is roughly 20 minutes from my house, and I remembered passing by a small group of blind students every once in a while when I went to middle school. I distinctly remember how light Abi's eyes were in comparison to her skin and being quite a fascinated 12 year old.
Sure enough, after checking my middle school yearbook, I found both Jesse and Abi were in it! They were a year older than me which may be why I don't remember much other than the halls, but it's crazy that I went to school with them! I had no idea that they were siblings or about how many siblings they had in their family, it really is incredible.
Thank you for sharing their story!
Wow. Idk if this is real or not but either way٫ that's cool how you went to school with them!
@@pilesofkittens Yeah it's real! I'm from Northern Virginia like they are :)
Did she go to Glasgow middle school by any chance because I remember vaguely someone that resembled her in my middle school as well!
@@noorthernluces190 No, Kilmer Middle School, but that's cool!
that’s so cool! :D
I'm a gruff old man, not sentimental, but these parents are beyond amazing, , they both are just love to their wonderful children, may they all be happy and safe.
I’m legally blind (as is my older brother), and I have ASD, and this fills my heart so so much. And these parents remind me so much of my own, that, yeah, I’m just really really happy right now. You love your children for who they are, and not for what society says they should be. Seriously great video!
❤❤❤❤
Huge mad respect to their foster parents
Adoptive parents. Even better
👐🤲❣️❣️❣️😭😭😭
So true mostly foster parents are mean to the children and don't take care of them properly sadly
They adopted them I'm sure at likely the cost of close to or over $100,000 a piece. All orphans and also stolen "foster kids" in the western world are sold to those who will pay the price for thek. In this case the buyers are great parents and the children really did need these parents... But for others in the world if you have the income you can buy kids all day long every day.
@@jollyschannel2586actually lots of foster parents are really kind, more than youd expect! my youngest sister went to a few foster homes and everyone was so amazing and took great care of her
What lovely parents. The children aren't JUST blind, at least half of them also have other issues that are tough to deal with such as learning disabilities or being nonverbal. They're thriving as much as they possibly could.
Able God
Please do a follow up on these beautiful kids!! They’re all so amazing and smart and talented and would love to know how they’re doing now
Please
Please ❤
The last sequence in the day, where it focused on Hannah before ending the video:
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Chris: Do you think the world is a good place?
Hannah: Of course. Yes it is.
Chris: Why?
Hannah: Because in my world, everything sounds so happy.
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It made me teared up to hear her say that, because it really just show even through troubles or difficulties, she's a happy person, and likes who she is as a person and what she enjoys. Being constantly surrounded with negativity of family and peers and bearing the burden of many people's stressors and sad/tragic events (openly so, I chose this and absolutely willing to stick by their side), it made me glad there are happy people out there : ) this video was a joy to watch, do not regret at all having it appear on my frontpage.
These parents deserve heaven for being so kind and giving these kids the chance of having a loving family.
No one deserves Heaven, but I hope that they will be there
Рано им на небеса! Они ещё нужны детям!!
Heaven? The home of your mythology character, the one that gave them their disabilities? Well thought through...
@@michaelanderson7715 wow edgy atheist has to ruin everything nice about the world
@@michaelanderson7715 you do know that not understanding the jewish/christian god/reigion doesnt look good
I love Hannah's quote at the end "in my world, everything sounds so happy". Beautiful. Beautiful family!
Yeah that made me tear up.
Great human beings you are special you deserve all noble awards around the world of course to God you are desired and be rewarded here and after
@@mamoudkargbo2156 who, me?? Why thank you. Lol ♥
@@doomgoblin9061 same!
Oh, God! It's a family of angels! The parents have hearts of Gold. And, the children, they are lovely, lovely, lovely...
Who says disability is debilitating?
That suction cup scene had me in stitches. Are these girls comedians on the side? It was so nice to laugh along with them. They are funny!! Just found this video but am going to come back all the time. How can this not lift a person up? What an amazing family. The parents are out of this world!!! They are all happy and thriving because these parents have done such a wonderful job. Love this family so much
These children get more love in 1 day than I have gotten in 42 years from my parents/family.
Same here, I'm also 42
Aw
Same here, and I just turned 2 yrs old
@@anomaly2422 🤔😮😆
@@anomaly2422 at least you’re a baby genius!
Such adorable children.Their parents are incredible human beings.🙂
They are not children.
@@michellegong1626 Yes, they technically are!
@@adryaunadavis6370 all of them are adults except Obed.
Sometimes I think its a blessing to not see the evil horrors of the dark side of this world. What a gift of God this family is of humanity and love .
Such special people. God really sent this couple to be good to these precious kids. Such positivity and hopefulness this family
They display a good attitude they have, it's infectious
This entire family is amazing.
Jesse’s hair is GORGEOUS
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Jesse heart is amazing!!!!!! its better ! 🥂❤❤❤❤❤
I was thinking that too so much volume and really healthy looking
Yesss
as Muslimis we have a word of God in the Quran that says(it is not the eyes which get blind, it is the hearts in the chests which get blind) bless this family.
I literally cried during this video. I am simply overwhelmed by the parents adopting these kids. Impossible to describe how big their hearts are. They are so lovely 🙏🏻
A couple months after this video was first uploaded the family shared a video on their channel, SixBlindKids, of Abi and two of her friends from school going out to get treats and hang out! She's made so much progress between then and now and it's incredibly heartwarming. You go Abi!!
I am so happy to read that. I was heartbroken when I heard that she likes to make friends and was there alone by herself at lunchtime. These are good news. Thank you for sharing.
@@jacquelinemonfourny Actually she has friends but they didn’t want to be shown on camera
@@jacquelinemonfourny her friends didn’t want to be on camera
the suction cupping bit was adorable! contagious laughter!!!
love these girls!
I laugh so hard about it and I’m about to have an accident in my pants
explain
I was cracking up. They are so fun!
these people are all so sweet. They treat their kids in a way that they can live their lives in a normal way, dispite their disabilities. Wonderful family
Yep
Both the parents care about their children so much its incredible
the mom is literally an angel, i can sense it from her smile
I was thinking that when she smiled at Dad for remembering everyone’s ages lol. So sweet
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@@michaelanderson7715 Soon you shall see, hopefully
Yep. They are as real as they come. You can see it in her eyes and smile.
@@jasonb3907 "Soon you shall see, hopefully"
- well, which is it, Mr. Clueless Buffoon?!
Hannah’s laugh is so contagious and cute. It seriously makes me laugh even that I have the worst times of my life that will make it better. God bless this amazing family who is able to do everything.
this is so sweet to see. This couple adopted 6 kids with different needs who are blind and different ethnicities? Heartwarming for sure 💗
These parents are really, really great people. I’m so glad they are in a loving home.
This family lives in the same county that I grew up and still reside in, up in Northern, VA. This family is incredible, and the resources that Fairfax CO. Schools has given them is absolutely remarkable. Gives me a renewed sense of gratitude to have been brought up in such an amazing part of this country, showing the rest of the world that it IS possible to love, teach, and embrace both children and adults from ALL walks of life, no matter the circumstances.
That’s awesome! I hope they were able to continue the services the school provided to them even through covid
I live near them as well - so great to see this! (Albeit I’m a few years behind apparently!)
I'm from new York which has pretty good public schools but I've also heard Virginia has really good public schools too similar to new York and new England. At least compared to the Carolinas and Georgia. I have family in NC and they said the public schools there are horrible
Этому в России надо поучиться.... тяжкий труд.....
“I think that’s all people want, security and safety” Pure fact!! The whole video is amazing but this statement stuck in my head because it is so true. Truthfully the older I’ve gotten my world view has shifted so much, that ‘grown up’ stage comes with the realisation that most people just want security and safety because it is not a guaranteed thing.
Yepp
Hannah’s that person who can make you laugh with just her laugh 😂
How amazing and the parents are so steady and kind and quiet and loving. WHAT a joy to behold this beautiful household.
hannah is really a precious bundle of joy!! her laughter is really contagious. i really wish she can read my comment and get happier!
She is
I find it relaxing watching Jesse dance to the music. The way her hair moves is very relaxing. I love Hannah's happiness and humor, and I love Abi's eyes and movements. All these young people are wonderful. I love the whole Bartling family.
Right?? Her hair moves so beautifully♡
How can any dump a baby in a trash can? I cry immediately as I herd it. ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for adopting these beautiful children.
Poverty and a misunderstanding of disabilities can lead to child abandonment.
My favourite part of this video aside from Hannah's laughter, Abi's singing & Jesse's dancing was right at the very end when Chris asked Hannah if she thought the world was a good place & she said yes, it is because everything sounds so happy in my world ~ it's beautiful, heartwarming & a testament to the environment that their parents have provided for them to grow up in 💖
I have watched this video like 400 times and I just love Hannah, her energy is so positive all the time it's incredible
23:33 sorry the way she just shut the door was hilarious
"Bye" hahaha
See ya later XD
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Started audibly sobbing over Abby's story paired with her sitting alone at that table. I hope she finds some good friends soon but I'm so glad she has such an amazing family.
God Is very close to people like this.
They are wonderful people
Yes they are 😊
The moment I saw Abby sitting alone literally crushed my heart. Like I’m literally in tears. And then her story. Seriously need another box of tissues. God bless that sweet girl. I hope after this video lots of people will be her friend bc they can see how truly amazing she is! I know she I’ll be a loyal friend.
Don’t worry, a comment said her friends didnt want to be on camera
So glad the comments are back!!
i absolutely love this channel, letting disabled people tell their own stories and show what think/like is real inclusion!
I cried so much watching this video. i wanna hug those parents. That type of love is scarce.
What a beautiful family! Hannah is such a positive person..I love her personality, we could all learn from her ❤️
I do too
I’m LOVING Abi singing Everyday; it’s one of my favorites! 😁
She chose Buddy Holly over Miley Cyrus hahaha.
She knows whats good
Yes, these children are able, not disabled, as a completely blind woman myself advocating and showing that we are able is my goal. Just because we are born differently does not mean we can not learn such as the rest. I was not born blind, but had my sight taken. I’m here to say we can, we will prove ourselves. We are not blind but we have blindness. It’s not us or who we are
These parents are such extraordinary people.
David’s just the sweetest soul, society needs to learn from him.
Hannah and "The Guy Who's Off To College" are the kind of people I wanna meet because I know they would be such fun friends! Also Abi has seriously good music taste.
Это просто чудо, что эти дети попали в семью. У меня сын незрячий с рождения, и я очень понимаю, а тут шестеро! Пусть вам благовалят ангелы !!! Привет из России!
I hope that these wonderful parents stay healthy forever and can live with these children for as long as possible
Hannah is soooooo good at singing!!!! What a surprise! Love her voice.
Whenever I have a bad day, all I need is to hear Hannah's laugh and everything is right in my world again.
It's so odd. When i started watching this, I was mostly curious and intrigued. By the end, i felt joy after seeing the whole thing come together. It really surprised me.
They're not just amazing parents but also heroes! imagine taken care of six blind kids with disabilities 😳🙏
Imagine how nice the world would be if every human was as compassionate as these parents. I idolize them immensely
I teared up when they put the kids to bed and said I love you to them. Love and compassion, man. Love and compassion.
And I also LOVE how the parents are so proud! That means the world to an adoptee like literally the world to make their adoptive parents proud because they gave you another chance at life so in return we just wanna make them proud in all honesty
Я даже не знаю кто еще мог бы так же взвалить на себя добровольно такую ответственность??? Это не герои,это что то еще более выше!!!! Героем можно стать совершив подвиг за короткое время и т п.Но тут ухаживать и растить такое количество особенных детей каждую минуту,каждый час,каждый день --это что то выше моего разума!!!! Мне кажется что эта семейная пара --СВЯТЫЕ!!!! Рядовой человек ,мне кажется, такое не сможет выдержать. Дай Аллах этим людям силы,терпения,мудрости , крепкого здоровья и процветания!!!
As someone that has a blind friend I really like what David says because some people may look different but you should still treat them normally even if they can’t see or hear etc.
i love their personalities omg
This couple has a BIG HEART to take six blind people with disabilities. They are a blessing to Society.
They all truly seem so happy what wonderful people those foster parents are
Every single episode is so educational, beautiful and necessary. It should be on Netflix, like, what are we waiting for!?
Love,
Amelie Celina
Mr. Robinson is amazing. That type of teacher, especially working in special ed, who sees the intelligence and spirit inside of every student is rare.
These are simply wonderful people, to open their hearts and home to these really special kids. ❤
Well aren’t they just incredible people. Not many people would be able to care for one of these children but they care and love for 6 children that can’t see. God bless this family! These parents are setting these children up for a great life! I know they will always love their family and be visiting their home for the rest of their lives when they move out and become independent. Become independent because they had incredible and amazing parents who gave them what they needed 😭😭🥰🥰🥰
I had a friend who was blind. I
Loved playing with her. I miss her, her mother died of cancer so they moved with their father. Her and her older brother were blind.
:(
Thank you so much for playing and being friends with her. All specially abled people only want one thing... thy want others to treat them normally and be friends with them, treat them equally. God bless you, have an awesome day :D
You know, people will spend thousands to have genetic children and refuse adoption. If they are decent enough to be open to adoption, they are often picky. This couple posessss such beautiful souls, they genuinely love these kids you can tell. It cannot be an easy life, but is Is a life enriched by love. Just beautiful.
This video makes me want to adopt I have a wonderful 2 yr old and would love for her to have a sibling like this. Only I’m a single mom so it would be kind of difficult.
Most people cannot afford to raise disabled childrenor they don’t have the time to take care of them because of their work. Even if people want to adopt disabled children, there are many reasons why they can’t.
@@truehappiness4U If you want something, you'll work to get it.
So people who have pure blooded gentic children and not decent enough as parents?
@@truehappiness4U
If they don't want disability children because they are a "Burden" they don't deserve children in the first place.
being autistic myself, music has help a ton from stimulation, to calming down, and focus. It is such a blessing these parents took in every one of them