A daughter's journey: family reunion for woman abandoned at birth | 7NEWS Spotlight

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  • As a baby, Abii was found abandoned outside a hospital, and adopted by Australian parents. She always wanted to find out where she came from - but the answer was even wilder than she imagined. Matt Doran joins Abii on a trip back to Zimbabwe to uncover the truth on a heartwarming story of family, perseverance and corruption. This story originally aired on May 12, 2019.
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  • @perfectnails_diy
    @perfectnails_diy Před 4 lety +3629

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate the reporter? What an involved, brave, compassionate guy. We need more reporters like him

    • @edneiakryczka4004
      @edneiakryczka4004 Před 4 lety +27

      Tholoana Müller 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @maddzj4117
      @maddzj4117 Před 4 lety +47

      Yes, he was very compassionate and brave

    • @cbanks0725
      @cbanks0725 Před 3 lety +50

      Compassionate and determined to see the story through to the end. God bless them all.

    • @martinemikita9281
      @martinemikita9281 Před 3 lety +32

      AND soooo personable!!!!

    • @wdj1493
      @wdj1493 Před 3 lety +23

      Yes indeed he was amazing 🙏🏽

  • @maureenstein737
    @maureenstein737 Před 4 lety +1799

    She has the best husband, he's kind, respectful, caring, loving, has a job, and he fine!!!

    • @keziamathuku1528
      @keziamathuku1528 Před 4 lety +76

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 did you have to include that he has a job

    • @jodilucia765
      @jodilucia765 Před 4 lety +41

      @@keziamathuku1528 this is the most important wdym🤣

    • @keziamathuku1528
      @keziamathuku1528 Před 4 lety +13

      @@jodilucia765 🤣🤣 true

    • @alexjordanofficial1116
      @alexjordanofficial1116 Před 4 lety +46

      I can't lie. That's one hell of a husband. 😍

    • @aaronmwangi757
      @aaronmwangi757 Před 4 lety +3

      @@keziamathuku1528 wondering the same thing about this gold digging comment

  • @Emy53
    @Emy53 Před rokem +424

    I just love what her adopted mother said, "I can love that little child".

    • @shaniecesimmons3778
      @shaniecesimmons3778 Před rokem +5

      😢I literally Had tears falling down when she said that

    • @HeartStruck333
      @HeartStruck333 Před rokem +4

      I know🥲 and the adoptive parents meeting her thought-to-be “real parents” was so sweet😭

    • @chantelsakachama8706
      @chantelsakachama8706 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I shade tears through out th episode.may sh find comfort

    • @sahambon5036
      @sahambon5036 Před 10 měsíci

      True but not in all cases sadly 😢

    • @romishafranks
      @romishafranks Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ugh. White savior story

  • @flaviacharles1348
    @flaviacharles1348 Před 2 lety +425

    Oooh! This made me cry! Adoptive parents are super great, Reporter is super great, Husband is the best, the village people are great! Kids are cute! I am super proud of everyone in this video!

    • @nancyp4337
      @nancyp4337 Před rokem +9

      Yesssss!! It was meant to play out the way it did.

    • @katstephenson8493
      @katstephenson8493 Před 10 měsíci +2

      😂😂😂👏👏☮️🇬🇧

    • @janicescott6569
      @janicescott6569 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Me too! They are all great! Every last one of them. Yes, much respect to the reporter! The village children really got to me. Just pure love shown and then sharing more love with this new baby boy! Only problem is I wish we could get an update on the family and how the baby is coming along.

    • @marymarkey8010
      @marymarkey8010 Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much.

    • @m.mckeron5895
      @m.mckeron5895 Před 4 měsíci

      All emotional The real mom is scared ,I love ❤️ to hear what she says about her abandoned baby.

  • @mommabear8260
    @mommabear8260 Před 5 lety +3164

    She thought her purpose was to meet her family! It wasn't! God sent here there for the little baby boy!

    • @patiencedweh7125
      @patiencedweh7125 Před 5 lety +127

      Momma Bear Absolutely right my dear.
      That’s exactly what came to my mind.
      God is amazing 😉

    • @cleodontina1
      @cleodontina1 Před 5 lety +37

      exactly

    • @friedasuggs8137
      @friedasuggs8137 Před 5 lety +72

      I was thinking the same thing ..look at God

    • @epieg07
      @epieg07 Před 5 lety +61

      Momma Bear GOD works in mysterious ways.... you are so right ...

    • @shadegamu9747
      @shadegamu9747 Před 5 lety +24

      Happiness kindness Really amazing kind God Almighty Creator!

  • @Reality_TV
    @Reality_TV Před 4 lety +986

    Her husband! HE is a keeper! HE IS A KEEPER! Incredible! I love this family! Wow! What an emotional rollercoaster! The tears! I need tissue.

    • @karendawson56
      @karendawson56 Před 4 lety +8

      My sentiment ecaxtly!!!

    • @owlliker
      @owlliker Před 4 lety +8

      African m'en have to follow that examples how the husband takes care of his family's

    • @yimboelizabeth2554
      @yimboelizabeth2554 Před 4 lety +8

      @Grace Munich Yeah, after the cruel treatment immediately after birth, Abii is blessed to have a great person for a husband. She's blessed with wonderful children.....what else would a girl ask for?

    • @shawnreid6123
      @shawnreid6123 Před rokem +5

      Indeed, she deserves all the ❤️

    • @rawveganfran247
      @rawveganfran247 Před rokem +4

      A total keeper right?? ❤ what a beautiful wonderful story and a wonderful outcome for that beautiful abandoned baby boy 👶🏿🎉❤🎉

  • @Bedroom_Musician
    @Bedroom_Musician Před 2 lety +226

    Huge respect to her adoptive parents for giving her a better life and the love she deserves. May God bless them.

    • @squarebear619
      @squarebear619 Před rokem +6

      Her sister looks much healthier so so much for that better life.🥴

    • @Truthseeker_48
      @Truthseeker_48 Před 9 měsíci +8

      Exactly!”Better Life” by whose definition.

  • @helensagaga6293
    @helensagaga6293 Před 11 měsíci +111

    The reporter is just an amazing man. I take my hat off to him for making such a huge effort in helping this young woman out ❤

    • @user-xz2gu5pv4u
      @user-xz2gu5pv4u Před 7 měsíci

      I prayed God's devine guidance to this family. Blessings 💞🙏

  • @Sheba_316
    @Sheba_316 Před 4 lety +1520

    Adoptive parents are God sent, they are beautiful people..

  • @michelleamato5370
    @michelleamato5370 Před 4 lety +1770

    I knew the moment she held him she was going to want to adopt that baby.

    • @8656737s
      @8656737s Před 4 lety +52

      Me to! I couldn't leave him either ❤

    • @catherineceja-cisneros1885
      @catherineceja-cisneros1885 Před 4 lety +59

      Michelle Amato me too I knew right away that she was gonna do something about adopting him I wonder if she did I wish there was another video on this story

    • @karlbingham8066
      @karlbingham8066 Před 4 lety +7

      Me too

    • @elray5639
      @elray5639 Před 4 lety +36

      Michelle Amato same here. So glad she adopted him. She gave back to a child what her adopted parents gave her❤️💕💋love is always the answer🤗

    • @nicolashaw3446
      @nicolashaw3446 Před 4 lety +14

      I was thinking the same thing that God will allow are to adopt that baby, God is amazing her heart melt by holding that baby, life is full of ups and down but God got it

  • @chook1678
    @chook1678 Před rokem +211

    When she said, "It's alright, I'm here now" 😢 What a perfectly appropriate thing to say. I loved it.

    • @lynnrogersma79
      @lynnrogersma79 Před rokem +3

      Did Abby and her husband adopt the abandoned boy baby?

    • @chook1678
      @chook1678 Před rokem +4

      @@lynnrogersma79 they intend to adopt

  • @biddiemutter3481
    @biddiemutter3481 Před rokem +435

    The little boy's expression when he was addressed as Baba's boyfriend! I hope he recovered from the shock!

    • @jenniferhall540
      @jenniferhall540 Před rokem +29

      I laughed at his expression even tho it was a frightening statement to him.

    • @duchesstyra
      @duchesstyra Před rokem +7

      😂😂❤

    • @ItsAllLove4Real
      @ItsAllLove4Real Před rokem +26

      I screamed my laugh because I was truly NOT ready for the look on that baby's face while shaking his head and saying a strong no, a few times🫶🏾🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🏾

    • @juliemoore6679
      @juliemoore6679 Před rokem +7

      That was too cute ❤

    • @daleHarrison93
      @daleHarrison93 Před 11 měsíci +10

      no way was that little playa getting tied down haha

  • @dakotaxoxofashion2461
    @dakotaxoxofashion2461 Před 4 lety +1056

    The parents that adopted her r so lovely😭😭 look at the way their smiling

  • @versitymuthoni2697
    @versitymuthoni2697 Před 4 lety +1133

    The story is so touching, shout out to her husband, we need such men

    • @puritynjoki8882
      @puritynjoki8882 Před 4 lety +17

      Amen ...God gave me a husband like this when I grow up

    • @bernadettejohnson9165
      @bernadettejohnson9165 Před 4 lety +6

      Versity Muthoni , he’s a good husband. Reminds me of my sweet super supportive hubby.

    • @bernadettejohnson9165
      @bernadettejohnson9165 Před 4 lety +13

      Purity Njoki , Have faith in that ask of God. Be patient, don’t settle, he’ll answer your prayers. He did it for me

    • @EvaRocks
      @EvaRocks Před 4 lety +9

      So true!!! Real men are such Gemz!🥂👊🏾...

    • @racquelstewart5127
      @racquelstewart5127 Před 4 lety +3

      @@bernadettejohnson9165 .

  • @janicescott6569
    @janicescott6569 Před 8 měsíci +80

    I knew it! I knew they just couldn’t go home without this baby boy! I must say this story is one of the best ever.

  • @galaxygirl7122
    @galaxygirl7122 Před rokem +62

    Now I was strong throughout until 26:50. It broke me. The way she sobbed and the reporter to crying. He's so deep and connected to this. What a great reporter.

  • @thelmahaynes3580
    @thelmahaynes3580 Před 5 lety +780

    I respect her husband and her adoptive parents, the way he supported her. God bless them all.🙏❤

    • @gloriemotors1617
      @gloriemotors1617 Před 4 lety +5

      Yes God bless Them For every thing and for so much love

    • @andrewfernandes4288
      @andrewfernandes4288 Před 4 lety +6

      Yes. U r right. God will surely bless her adoptive parents a thousand times over.

    • @steveykimson3158
      @steveykimson3158 Před 4 lety +7

      I'm so grateful for her adoptive parents for the love they've shown her and incredible support from her lovely husband. God bless them.

    • @prossykaganda4997
      @prossykaganda4997 Před 4 lety +3

      @Grace Munich God is everything

  • @jazzys8240
    @jazzys8240 Před 4 lety +756

    The little boys face was priceless when the reporter said the little girl has a boyfriend.

    • @mariadealmeida9273
      @mariadealmeida9273 Před 4 lety +27

      Lol 😂 I loved he’s answer!! He’s were serious!!!

    • @napojusticeramothokoane5536
      @napojusticeramothokoane5536 Před 4 lety +11

      He refused like "nooooop😼" 😹

    • @benedictiongarcon8468
      @benedictiongarcon8468 Před 3 lety +13

      In Africa, younger kids hate it when someone claims they are their husbands/wives. I used to be same.

    • @cbanks0725
      @cbanks0725 Před 3 lety +22

      Little boy is like, "sir that's my cousin!"

    • @Lala-sz7qq
      @Lala-sz7qq Před 3 lety +6

      Benediction Garcon same😂 I would cry when my mom said I was somebody’s wife😭😭😭

  • @inyourbusiness6264
    @inyourbusiness6264 Před rokem +63

    This needs to be seen around the globe; Maybe a Movie? Beautiful story, left me in tears and wanting to stay updated on their lives! The reporter deserves a nobel peace prize for this story.

    • @changetocome100
      @changetocome100 Před 10 měsíci +3

      I was waiting to see a comment like this; I need more of this story...I have so many more questions, I need an update...I'm freaking out. Make the damn movie or netflix series already!!!

  • @Divagirl444
    @Divagirl444 Před 8 měsíci +26

    The adoptive parents are the epitome of the word AWESOME, naturally good people all around. I fell in love with the adoptive parents, and the parents who thought she was theirs. Beautiful people.

  • @safairagavidi9640
    @safairagavidi9640 Před 5 lety +752

    This reporter is now my favorite. He is compassionate when needed and aggressive when it is called for. I never really paid attention to reporters but this is the third episode I have watched with him in it. This by far is the best yet

    • @dannav4964
      @dannav4964 Před 4 lety +10

      What other stories has he done? Please share.I agree he is actually one of the most normal reporters I have ever seen

    • @MaggieNip
      @MaggieNip Před 4 lety +13

      The little boy after he was told he was a boyfriend.......his face got me

    • @RemainWoke
      @RemainWoke Před 4 lety +13

      I love how involved he is! People have chosen professions depending on $$, but some chose according to their destiny!
      It def shows which one this journalist chose!😍

    • @angiematia4653
      @angiematia4653 Před 4 lety +3

      👍👍👍

    • @gracebulan2484
      @gracebulan2484 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeahhhh I love him too
      And he is similar to the singer Niall Horan

  • @therealblackcarin2141
    @therealblackcarin2141 Před 4 lety +523

    When she held the abandoned baby boy and started crying I felt that pain in my soul...omgosh 😥

    • @brettkelly4575
      @brettkelly4575 Před 4 lety +17

      I'd have taken him but me and my wife don't have the finances to adopt but more than enough to raise a child

    • @asabifatosin1150
      @asabifatosin1150 Před 4 lety +2

      Brett Kelly Wait...didn’t Abby and her husband adopt him?

    • @_____snake
      @_____snake Před 4 lety +2

      Asabi Fatosin yes

    • @cherryblossommizo276
      @cherryblossommizo276 Před 4 lety +2

      I felt so sad when the dna test didnt match. Did they went back to adopt that baby? 🤔🤔

  • @eharper7
    @eharper7 Před rokem +86

    I've never been so heartbroken for someone I'm not related to or don't know personally. The fact that her own birth mother is refusing to give DNA for a test has to be devastating. She's such a strong woman to be able to deal with that.

    • @lightningstar6668
      @lightningstar6668 Před 8 měsíci +11

      I think her birth mother is the lady who refused to do a dna she was young out of wedlock n got rid of her

    • @michelemapp5231
      @michelemapp5231 Před 8 měsíci +12

      It Saddens me the Secrets Family Keeps . I found out a Year ago my Cousin ( Favorite to be exact) is my Blood Sister with my Dad and She’s my Cousin on my Moms Side . It tore her apart at first. My Family has been giving away kids to sisters and Aunts for so long . 😔

    • @PamelaAbrahams-ef5hk
      @PamelaAbrahams-ef5hk Před měsícem

      😢this story made me 😭

  • @JohnBosco.1308
    @JohnBosco.1308 Před rokem +104

    This story definitely needs a part 2. Love to Abii and her family from Washington DC USA. You are loved and you are blessed. Many thanks for sharing your story. I believe your mother will have to courage to come to you someday, soon. The best reunion story by far. The other is the filipino boy who got lost in the market place and got adopted,aslo in Australia. Australians seems to have the biggest hearts ❤️

    • @ogalaali4439
      @ogalaali4439 Před 10 měsíci +16

      Yep, definitely a part 2 is needed...many unanswered questions, like did the first Dr deliberately falsify results and why? Was there some kind of understanding between that Dr and the family in Zimbabwe? It seemed Abii had a gut feeling something didn't sit right or else what prompted her to do a second DNA test?

    • @Mathilda5xp
      @Mathilda5xp Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@ogalaali4439I'm sure that Doctor did exactly what you are suspecting. All the lies that he told about the reporter. Shame on him. He will never have peace due to his allegations and lies.

    • @mariamolekwa6126
      @mariamolekwa6126 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Definitely part 2 is needed

  • @gawayaheiditinahawksworth6268

    Them African men who volunteered to be Abbie's Texas rangers are amazing

    • @roberttgwena9047
      @roberttgwena9047 Před 4 lety +23

      There is no such thing in zimbabwe called volunteering work trust me l am.zimbabwean through and through and no zimbabwean will work for free .the whole story just don't add up trust me.

    • @roberttgwena9047
      @roberttgwena9047 Před 4 lety +13

      Also if abi never went to australia this family would have told her to get LOST if the turned at there door step

    • @MT-lp1cp
      @MT-lp1cp Před 4 lety

      They're the real heroes

    • @filmladyproduction
      @filmladyproduction Před 4 lety +1

      Right how did the Texas Rangers find That particular famil

    • @roberttgwena9047
      @roberttgwena9047 Před 3 lety +1

      @I just got TANNED look.about the twine they don't say anything about the twin sister so why didn't they tell her the truth then after all the DNA PROVES she not the mother .

  • @RemainWoke
    @RemainWoke Před 4 lety +642

    "You sounddlike a true Aussie"
    She is a True Aussie....... Australia is all she has ever known.

    • @toni5543
      @toni5543 Před 4 lety +28

      Yeah that was weird. I'm from UK and I can't imagine ever talking to a black person and telling them 'you sound like a true brit' 😂. Like obviously if you've been raised around 99% British folk you will sound just like us.

    • @Shortcvke
      @Shortcvke Před 4 lety +23

      Yeah It’s kind of racist/xenophobic because they assume all Australians are white but the natives are the complete opposite 😂 just like on every other colonized continent

    • @toni5543
      @toni5543 Před 4 lety +5

      @@Shortcvke I don't think I'd call it racism just ignorance.

    • @Shortcvke
      @Shortcvke Před 4 lety +5

      Toni I said xenophobia as well, all in all it’s discrimination on some account. Racism doesn’t have to loud and aggressive there’s things such as micro aggressions and this one of them

    • @toni5543
      @toni5543 Před 4 lety

      @@Shortcvke oh sorry I should have mentioned I was meaning this interviewer. He's definitely dumb but I don't think it's from a place of Ill will or badness.... Just stupidity 😂

  • @cynthiakirkland518
    @cynthiakirkland518 Před rokem +30

    I love this reporter he is an awesome human being... Not afraid to show emotion and compassion... Beautiful couple the husband is so supportive of his wife.. I love that❤😊

  • @eunicerivera9799
    @eunicerivera9799 Před 2 lety +90

    Wao wao!! I cried so much!! I loved the warm reception and how the African culture is so festive and expressive through music, instruments and expressions. As a black Puertorrican I can see my heritage on them. Bless them all!!❤️💕

    • @x.0.x.
      @x.0.x. Před rokem

      No warm reception for black Americans, funny enough

  • @janiceraby6175
    @janiceraby6175 Před 5 lety +4329

    Sorry but I cracked up on the little boys face, when the word ‘boyfriend ‘ was suggested 😂

  • @lorrainebanathyasharahla1195

    She has a very loving and caring husband. Beautiful family and beautiful African family.

  • @gsaw5008
    @gsaw5008 Před rokem +40

    I’ve recently been through the same experience I KNEW she was going to adopt that boy! No way she couldn’t me neither! Heart wrenching tale

  • @nokuthulabooi1930
    @nokuthulabooi1930 Před rokem +29

    I must say the husband,the adoptive parents and how humble they are .I believe indeed nothing happens for nothing." All things work together for our good "

  • @quittamason8482
    @quittamason8482 Před 4 lety +660

    Who else watching with me? I’m crying

    • @nasrakhan5627
      @nasrakhan5627 Před 4 lety +9

      I cried sooo much

    • @Kandybarbrown
      @Kandybarbrown Před 4 lety +8

      Me too...tears

    • @Pepper75
      @Pepper75 Před 4 lety +6

      i am not crying... i was watching this while preparing lunch and it included onions... no crying here :)

    • @peaceomotayo783
      @peaceomotayo783 Před 4 lety +5

      I cried a lot

    • @karendawson56
      @karendawson56 Před 4 lety +3

      I cried but I think I went through all the other emotions as well. Anger at that idiot trying to cover his incompetence over the DNA blunder with his hoax attempt kidnapping, the probable real mother refusing to take a DNA test but a degree of sympothy for her as well because she was only 14 at the time and probably scared out of her wits. Happy that after traveling all that way it was not for nought; they are still family and I'm betting her biological mother will come clean one day when she's ready and I have hope that all will be forgiven. Joy (oddly) at thinking she was stolen and not dumped on the side of a road as she believed for 38 years to find out she very well may have been dumped at the side of a road. She got a new born BABY that she saved from EXACT situation!!!! I pray he grows up wonderful and BLESSES them. Oh my God I can go on and on because this truly was a rollercoaster that you had to grip with both hands.
      I'd just like to add that I think she is such a beautiful woman inside and out. I can imagine what an adorable baby she was. Who wouldn't want that woman for their own daughter? She's marked for success. God bless her! And God bless that wonderful man she married! What a story! ❤️🙏❤️

  • @ameliaphillips5989
    @ameliaphillips5989 Před 5 lety +637

    That boy on being referred to as a "boyfriend" almost stole the show.

    • @anneanne5199
      @anneanne5199 Před 5 lety +3

      Yesss😂😂😂😂😂

    • @eldadlema6617
      @eldadlema6617 Před 5 lety +5

      Amelia Phillips trust me😂 😝

    • @nicoysmith1697
      @nicoysmith1697 Před 5 lety +4

      Because they are possibly cousin

    • @davidger6557
      @davidger6557 Před 5 lety +5

      the most awesome moment in the whole show....

    • @ogongare
      @ogongare Před 5 lety +20

      Lol like he couldn't believe it. He was probably like, "hell no, am a darn kid!"😂😂😂😂

  • @Perryc101
    @Perryc101 Před 10 měsíci +31

    The feeling is overwhelming......I love my motherland AFRICA❤❤
    Thanks to the adoptive parents for taking the courage to care for Abby....

    • @Mathilda5xp
      @Mathilda5xp Před 6 měsíci

      Africa is a Continent, not a motherland. It has over 60 countries. Just saying

  • @HeartStruck333
    @HeartStruck333 Před rokem +13

    Can we talk about how hands on the reporter is? You can tell he truly cares about others and he was with her every step of the way. What a compassionate person!❤

  • @jamesloudermilk6637
    @jamesloudermilk6637 Před 4 lety +1034

    Can we just take a second and recognize how gorgeous this woman and her children are....

  • @RomanRoman-vj5xz
    @RomanRoman-vj5xz Před 3 lety +193

    People who adapt children and raise them as their own with love, have a gold heart.

    • @craftsandstuff3349
      @craftsandstuff3349 Před rokem +5

      They are our own.🙂

    • @joanrechards811
      @joanrechards811 Před rokem +2

      Exactly 💯❤️👍🏻👌🏻

    • @ericaholness513
      @ericaholness513 Před rokem +1

      Beautiful n lovely song when a child cares for their parent knowing the pains they been through this is the result very well said 😂 n keep loving mama ur blessing will greatly apriciated blessing is high high high 😂one love ❤

  • @angeliquehoward1238
    @angeliquehoward1238 Před rokem +25

    What a beautiful story. This documentary had me bawling my eyes out with tears of joy for all involved. What a wonderful God we have that a stolen baby left on the side of the road now has two such amazingly kind and loving families. Abii has a great purpose in this life and her story was very meticulously designed by God. The purpose may not be known for many generations, but it was definitely meant to be. I'm so happy for you Abii (all the way from San Antonio, Texas.)

  • @princesspea1384
    @princesspea1384 Před rokem +12

    I cried like a baby watching this . I could feel the love. The way they welcomed her home was amazing .

  • @LilliLamour
    @LilliLamour Před 5 lety +3108

    She was raised in Queensland from two months old. What other accent is she supposed to have🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @rabczanska
      @rabczanska Před 5 lety +43

      She moved to Queensland at 7, not as a baby

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour Před 5 lety +130

      Lynn Moses She was adopted by her parents in Queensland at two months.

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour Před 5 lety +2

      BigDreams CAB sure thing

    • @hayleym7770
      @hayleym7770 Před 5 lety +69

      No she wasn’t. It clearly stated she was adopted over in Africa and lived there until she was 7 before moving to Australia

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour Před 5 lety +35

      Hayley McCure They said she was in Queensland from the time of two months. Regardless of being adopted by her family, she was already in the area.

  • @OminousSirens
    @OminousSirens Před 3 lety +251

    The second she held that baby boy for the first time, I saw it in her eyes. I knew she wasn’t leaving Africa without that little one, she fell in love instantly.

    • @marthapalmer-hanson5872
      @marthapalmer-hanson5872 Před rokem +12

      Sierra, believe me, that is exactly what I thought, and ofcourse prayed for in my heart. Thank you Jesus it happened. She wot be denied.

    • @tinacarmody761
      @tinacarmody761 Před rokem +10

      I believed that too. I thought, 'hello, this beautiful little man just found his mummy.' ❤❤❤

    • @che.tsunami
      @che.tsunami Před rokem +5

      I thought the same exact thing!!

    • @shawnreid6123
      @shawnreid6123 Před rokem +3

      🎯👍🏽 me too

    • @EagleArrow
      @EagleArrow Před rokem +4

      Me as well and he is a beautiful baby.

  • @julietchakuzira5256
    @julietchakuzira5256 Před 3 měsíci +7

    This was very emotional to watch. I cried more than I expected. The reporter was exceptional too 👏🏽

  • @lindachestnut9461
    @lindachestnut9461 Před 2 lety +30

    I’m in Awe in how loving caring and respectful the whole community is Stay blessed What a beautiful story

  • @josephmusembi4391
    @josephmusembi4391 Před 5 lety +308

    Who will be here in 2054 to watch the newly adopted child search for his parents?

  • @leeshOxox
    @leeshOxox Před 2 lety +919

    There’s something so beautiful about a couple adopting a baby who is a different race to themselves. It just shows that love has no bounds, regardless of colour, race, religion ❤️

  • @jhingbangayan762
    @jhingbangayan762 Před rokem +26

    Even I can see how very much love she is by her adopted parents 💕
    And even though they are not her parents but rather her aunt & uncle & cousins. It was still a beautiful reunion being welcomed by her extended family and entire village. The chanting, dances & singing was just magical for me.

  • @KevinETaylor
    @KevinETaylor Před rokem +6

    The son seems to have ESPECIALLY been looking for this connection too! HIS HUGS LOOK LIKE THEY ARE SO GENIUNE AND EMOTIONALLY CONNECTED!

  • @Shadowmoon.77974
    @Shadowmoon.77974 Před 5 lety +733

    I pray all lost children find their way home. 💙💙💙

  • @brelewill427
    @brelewill427 Před 5 lety +329

    The picture with her adopted mother watching her by the pool floored me. So much love in her eyes. No mistake that this mother adored her child. Love love love this story

  • @lydianyakio7661
    @lydianyakio7661 Před 8 měsíci +8

    I cant stop crying an hope the African family can open up an let Abby know who her rea mum is.
    Kudos to Abby's adoptive parents,her hubby,the reporters,the camera man it was amazing,the joy Abby's kids got is immense.

  • @agyeibernard1153
    @agyeibernard1153 Před 2 lety +9

    This reporter is amazing with his work ,he is like an angel sent from heaven. I admire his brave ness

  • @joycelinbenjamin1492
    @joycelinbenjamin1492 Před 4 lety +190

    Respect to her husband and children may the love of God never fails then.

  • @mmwanjeya
    @mmwanjeya Před 4 lety +763

    It's only in Africa where the whole hood comes to welcome one of their own! True spirit of Ubuntu

    • @cathythorpe926
      @cathythorpe926 Před 3 lety +6

      They got nothing else to do.

    • @simiankleurde1544
      @simiankleurde1544 Před 3 lety +73

      @@cathythorpe926 what an ignorant thing to say.

    • @chimyop6584
      @chimyop6584 Před 3 lety +29

      @@cathythorpe926 I think it's you cause your obviously commenting something that it's not necessary. You have nothing do in your life I guess, what a waste.

    • @haiwatigere6202
      @haiwatigere6202 Před 3 lety +2

      There is a free meal involved too

    • @mikamiks2475
      @mikamiks2475 Před 3 lety +17

      @@haiwatigere6202 that’s not true at all. My late uncle had an illegitimate child who my granny discovered in 2017. She was besides he self with joy my granny. Told the whole village and the whole village woke up to wait for her 6am bust to arrive to welcome her!. She doesn’t have much at all. If anything my granny helps her out from time to time. She refuses our help (she has a lot of pride). The more the merrier is the attitude

  • @josephkane7805
    @josephkane7805 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Yes I was struck by this reporter too for doing such a professional job and being so compassionate. What a great emotional story and I thank my good friend Eugene, who is also from Zimbabwe and now living in Australia, for emailing me this video. I'll certainly be watching this more than once.

  • @faithsdollsville2662
    @faithsdollsville2662 Před 2 lety +11

    This was so emotional. I couldn’t help keeping my tears back at that welcome from the community.

  • @helenawan1204
    @helenawan1204 Před 4 lety +334

    Her adopted parents are angels. God bless them.. I cry like baby when she talks about them

    • @anthonylee5305
      @anthonylee5305 Před 3 lety +4

      My mum and dad are very special people..

    • @parkerpatricia
      @parkerpatricia Před 3 lety +3

      So did I cried all way thru this film. In America so any of us don't now that side of our family's from Africa.😭

  • @annekirkland5142
    @annekirkland5142 Před 3 lety +225

    That little boy was part of the reason they traveled to Africa. What an amazing story. Many Blessings to them.

  • @katstephenson8493
    @katstephenson8493 Před 10 měsíci +4

    From the middle of this vid I've cried all the way through.. when told that isn't her mother I just sat here shouting NO!!! to the screen,then carried on crying!
    Is it just me!
    Great work.☮️🇬🇧

  • @msdeejcee1
    @msdeejcee1 Před 8 měsíci +23

    OMG, This hit home for me. I was adopted at 6 months old due to my mom dying in a car accident. My BFF found my biological family in 2009 and meeting all of them a week later was beyond my wildest dreams. My children and I were given the Antwon Fisher ( movie) moment. I cried and cried because I had waited for that for over 47 years. Watching this made me cry all over again. Everyone involved was marvelous except the guy that lied about the DNA test. How could you play with someone's life. Hopefully they are all at peace now. There's nothing like family and everyone should know their family.

    • @poppyflower7873
      @poppyflower7873 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I can understand why the biological mum might have wanted her past to remain secret, because she gave birth at 14 years old...a child herself; at least that's what I understood.

    • @cathydenson1928
      @cathydenson1928 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I think that he didn't lie because he wanted to I think he lied because he had to keep the family Secret because you saw her her cousin leave in the back of that truck there was a lot of secrecy going on there because something bad happened in the family that happens in many families in all countries but the Elder people were always more secretive than nowadays so I don't think anybody knew except for the cousin and the mother but anyways I don't think he did it out of malice but still a lie is a lie

    • @GloriandlalaAKAmamap1
      @GloriandlalaAKAmamap1 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I am not surprised about Tinashe Mugabe
      He is from the family of liars they got away with everything in Zimbabwe
      I feel sorry for the family

    • @Mathilda5xp
      @Mathilda5xp Před 6 měsíci

      So happy for you. Stay blessed. XX

    • @coralscrafts7258
      @coralscrafts7258 Před měsícem

      @@poppyflower7873 Thank you for explaining the story. At fourteen yes this would be a deeply held secret with a cover story. Which means that she did find her birth mother and the performance was to cover the truth. Maybe she will unite with her in the future. I suspected that the truth was covered up to prevent shame at a 14 year olds pregnancy as it would implicate either a non consensual relationship or a love affair which could have been covered up for the families reputation. I do believe she met her mother the aunt and truly felt it.

  • @keishaizawesome2836
    @keishaizawesome2836 Před 3 lety +245

    I love how they still treated her like nothing changed even with what happened. Both sets of parents are just beautiful people. Abby is truly blessed and so is that beautiful baby boy!

    • @phabebarcelona863
      @phabebarcelona863 Před rokem +4

      Awesome isn't it

    • @spiritualjourney7619
      @spiritualjourney7619 Před rokem +9

      But she still was family because she is the niece. I wonder if they all knew

    • @Palmetto-J
      @Palmetto-J Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@spiritualjourney7619 Yea they all knew. Did you see her show the results paper to her supposed dad in the car?

  • @kaleemarie13
    @kaleemarie13 Před 4 lety +665

    21:17 - when the guy said "Oh she has a boyfriend" and that kid looked up like N.O. - I died laughing.
    Such a great story

    • @rhondaassan3982
      @rhondaassan3982 Před 4 lety +5

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @denisewilson4789
      @denisewilson4789 Před 4 lety +16

      Same.. 😂😂😂 i freakimg said it randomly like 3 times after that part.. His face tho...............💗💗💗💗💗💗

    • @abigailprangs1737
      @abigailprangs1737 Před 4 lety +7

      Kalee Johnson funniest moment

    • @asabifatosin1150
      @asabifatosin1150 Před 4 lety +3

      And the little boy was very mad that he said that! It was a beautiful moment.

    • @e-man5654
      @e-man5654 Před 4 lety +1

      @@abigailprangs1737 Did your family adopted that 2 weeks old baby boy from that hospital? Also, I believe Elizabeth is your biological mother. She's probably ashamed. Do you have an update on that?

  • @cristinapellejo2372
    @cristinapellejo2372 Před rokem +2

    This guy reporter deserved a salute , it takes more love & compassion to his job by doing this .God bless your team

  • @heksedansd.2919
    @heksedansd.2919 Před 11 měsíci +19

    What a story! I wish all of them the best in life!❤

  • @purejoycreations
    @purejoycreations Před 5 lety +358

    Amazing. The reporter has so much compassion too!
    Wow, I hope you get to adopt the beautiful boy! ❤️

  • @azzahssn3624
    @azzahssn3624 Před 5 lety +161

    His husband is the down to earth man of all men ive seen in the world

  • @PFaz-ig2gn
    @PFaz-ig2gn Před 4 měsíci +2

    Wow!! The love the parents had for them all! What kind lovely people!! This makes me cry and smile at the same time.

  • @alexandragizmo7351
    @alexandragizmo7351 Před 2 lety +7

    What kind soul the reporter is ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏 I literally can't find the right words to describe how unbelievably amazing he is ❤️❤️❤️❤️ the world is definitely becoming a better place because of him 💕💓💕
    I really pray this beautiful family has grown bigger and the adorable baby boy is happy in Australia with he's loving family ❤️💕❤️💕❤️ I wish there was a update on the adoption 🙏???? Sending love to everyone from Norway 🇳🇴

  • @ozyoz9436
    @ozyoz9436 Před 4 lety +289

    God bless the adoptive parents, they're very amazing human beings

    • @sylviemorgan9770
      @sylviemorgan9770 Před 4 lety +4

      That's a fact,coming from an adoptive life,i can attest to this...

  • @judylilian575
    @judylilian575 Před 4 lety +108

    That little boy for sure ain't nobody's boyfriend. That made my day

  • @quantumjuris1624
    @quantumjuris1624 Před rokem +8

    Oh my God... Im speechless.... God really has a purpose for everything happens in this family.... 😍 Pretty amazing.... And I loved the reporter/ documenter as well, very good job! The husband is sooo wonderful also because he is genuinely supportive!

  • @Brii1121
    @Brii1121 Před rokem +4

    Bro this whole video had me in tears😩when she held the baby bro I knew she was going to adopt him

  • @ShadeyBangs
    @ShadeyBangs Před 5 lety +1078

    "You've got a boyfriend"
    No! 🤨
    That little boy in the checkered blue shirt is hilarious!!!

  • @Binti1801
    @Binti1801 Před 4 lety +221

    There are people in this world who are genuinely loving and caring without anyother agenda. Bravo to all genuinely adoptive parents❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @arlindahinton
      @arlindahinton Před 4 lety +3

      My question is who is her father?
      It seems to me that if she is related to one of the siblings but they don't have the same mother, then they must have the same Father.
      So it would appear the hush up is because the related daughter's father had sexual relations with the one she believes is her mom.
      Does this sound probable to any one else.
      I loved this video and I cried like a baby!!!

  • @nanounepha2600
    @nanounepha2600 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I cried tears of joy, and I cried tears of sadness with Abby, only to cry tears of joy again at the possibility of her having a connection with her newfound biological family. Most of all, I love her parents who raised her and her husband's ❤️. There is hope in humanity!! Follow-up please about the 2 weeks old baby boy.😂😅🎉

  • @frankiijay4903
    @frankiijay4903 Před 6 měsíci +2

    It’s my 2nd time watching this touching story and each time I can’t just stop crying. God is Good

  • @fransmaroki
    @fransmaroki Před 4 lety +609

    i really love the way africian's can make music without any instruments, just their voices and the rhythm of the earth truly beautiful culture and people

    • @omolabakeo4158
      @omolabakeo4158 Před 4 lety +19

      That is the soul of Africa, everything listens and gives us it's own instruments

    • @vegandolls
      @vegandolls Před 4 lety +2

      you have to be fairly intelligent to make an instrument

    • @Yourmomsahoe007
      @Yourmomsahoe007 Před 4 lety +4

      @ISADORA MORI ALIAGA Please tell me what white culture is even remotely close to the African????

    • @pamelarobinson6386
      @pamelarobinson6386 Před 3 lety

      @ISADORA MORI ALIAGA wtf is you talking about.

    • @cathythorpe926
      @cathythorpe926 Před 3 lety +1

      Beautiful culture? People will sell there soul, “or yours” for a dollar. Life is cheap, dog eat dog mentality with most being able to lie straight to your face if it means something for them. The DNA company couldn’t even be trusted. Like all undeveloped countries, human desperation creates desperate often depraved people. What’s beautiful about that. It’s amazing the romantic view you’ve gotten from your cosy safe armchair.

  • @tariwebster2194
    @tariwebster2194 Před 3 lety +91

    I am a proud black Zimbabwean married to a white American. I must just say that I utterly admire her relationship with her patient, loving and supportive family. I was so teary eyed when her children instantly connected with their cousins at all different ages. I wish you all the best guys.

  • @shoppingaddixx
    @shoppingaddixx Před rokem +11

    This is so beautiful! God bless the adopted parents, they are the true hero’s and to accept this and her having another family is true love! I love this! The world needs more of it!

  • @barbarawilliams8729
    @barbarawilliams8729 Před rokem +4

    The adoptive parents so humble.God bless them.

  • @noahzoi214
    @noahzoi214 Před 3 lety +158

    “We chose you because who you are.” That was so beautiful.
    Edit : I can’t remember last time
    I cried like this.

    • @jackiekent8720
      @jackiekent8720 Před 2 lety +4

      Words and Action of the unconditional love is evident ! She is a beautiful woman and her parents did an amazing family.

    • @cynthiaclark9485
      @cynthiaclark9485 Před rokem

      Who am I. You choose me and messed up my life because of who I am. I guess this is supposed to be a good thing. I had the life I wanted without your help. Start this so I can show you who I really am.

  • @rojamillerover
    @rojamillerover Před 5 lety +312

    The best reporter /man covered this story.Absolutely brilliant lad.

    • @moyurbird7829
      @moyurbird7829 Před 4 lety +1

      Reportee spent hours and in jail by that THUG!!!

    • @florastewart7957
      @florastewart7957 Před 4 lety +1

      He has the kind eyes of someone who is spiritual. Just beautiful like an old soul. Wish he would be a news anchor for American networks. He has a warmth that we all need in the divided crazy place where we now. Too many Americans forget we are a nation of immigrants, and this reporter who is from another country, just as our ancestors, could see both our beauty and our contradictions.

    • @florastewart7957
      @florastewart7957 Před 4 lety +1

      I was glued to this story. I cried when Abbie got the bad news. I hope one day her family will tell her the truth. I think the guy who is in charge of DNA wants to keep the family secret, but he did not have to come across as an a-hole. And when another baby was found abandoned, it makes me wonder if the families knew. I am praying that the truth comes out, and that everyone will accept it. But they have to stop with all these secrets. Abbie and hew new son deserve much, much more.

    • @frankarschgesicht1797
      @frankarschgesicht1797 Před 4 lety +1

      something fishy about him...

    • @wildone1392
      @wildone1392 Před 4 lety

      I found him irritating - too pushy trying to get emotional responses to questions. Also, overly familiar, such as when he was hugging her and calling her 'darlin' or something like that I believe she didn't like it and pulled away.

  • @afiyubennett5349
    @afiyubennett5349 Před 2 lety +4

    God bless abis adopted parents Thumbs up also Mat her husband and others

  • @BeautifulGemm
    @BeautifulGemm Před 8 měsíci +2

    What a thoughtful, caring and supportive journalist. Just to think, this was 4yrs ago. It still is very emotional❤ Thank you everyone for this production. MOSTLY Abbi 👑💪🏽🌻🥰

  • @nakiabush3639
    @nakiabush3639 Před 5 lety +577

    She should definitely make a movie out of her life story this is so amazing and inspirational

  • @janetakintula7323
    @janetakintula7323 Před 4 lety +105

    When the reporter started crying with her it was so sweet 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭. He had so much support for her it's amazing 😍😍😍😍

  • @UniqueSouls
    @UniqueSouls Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is both heartbreaking and wholesome at the same time

  • @desmondehioghiren7833
    @desmondehioghiren7833 Před 2 lety +5

    Abby steps are priceless. God bless her adopted parents

  • @Jazzyphresh2190
    @Jazzyphresh2190 Před 5 lety +307

    Who’s cutting onions I’m just trying to watch this beautiful story

    • @mrs.copeland
      @mrs.copeland Před 5 lety +5

      That's what I was thinking. Who is cutting those onions, they are so strong.

    • @zoezawadi6768
      @zoezawadi6768 Před 5 lety +1

      I am 😢😢😢

    • @LuvBugs822
      @LuvBugs822 Před 5 lety +2

      Them Damned NINJAS!!😂

    • @evita43
      @evita43 Před 5 lety

      Jazzmine I know right 😭

    • @graciafani8213
      @graciafani8213 Před 5 lety

      I cut a bag of them...what an incredible story

  • @rachellelopez7176
    @rachellelopez7176 Před 3 lety +117

    The Texas Rangers Volunteers need to be commended for their unconditional care for someone they hardly knew, much love to those Angels❤️

  • @lischentjaveondja9236
    @lischentjaveondja9236 Před 2 lety +3

    I can't stop crying seeing Abby holding the baby in her hands

  • @maryjanesinkansas9287
    @maryjanesinkansas9287 Před rokem +7

    Oh my goodness!!! 😭💕 An emotional rollercoaster!!! And it ended just the way I prayed it would!!! Thank you God for all of the genuine angels that walk this Earth!!! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @aliceiosefo3880
    @aliceiosefo3880 Před 5 lety +521

    This dude interviewing her IS AMAZING !!!!...

    • @maideizindawa9530
      @maideizindawa9530 Před 5 lety +11

      He is just as awesome as Abbey’s husband really chilled.

    • @paulinegichanga9087
      @paulinegichanga9087 Před 5 lety +10

      He has a heart of Gold and sensitive

    • @MsAmique
      @MsAmique Před 5 lety +4

      Definitely!!

    • @GoodVibesNewlevel2023
      @GoodVibesNewlevel2023 Před 5 lety +7

      Yes. Very compassionate. Sadly, you wouldn’t see that demonstrated in the U.S.

    • @thehoneyeffect
      @thehoneyeffect Před 5 lety +7

      Are you all serious?
      He's ignorant about race and racism (no surprises as many white Australians are like this).
      Why did he ask her where she got her Australian accent from when shes been their from since she was a kid????? Wtf?!?

  • @Vee_Diaries
    @Vee_Diaries Před 4 lety +279

    Sad that she didn`t get the closure she really needed. She was so close and i feel like her birth mom is ashamed of what the family and society will say (talking from Zimbabwean experience). God has blessed you in so many ways Abbie, he knew you needed better parents that`s why you ended up in Australia. Much love from Zimbabwe...we are family xoxo!

    • @janiceaziz971
      @janiceaziz971 Před 4 lety +8

      What do you mean by "better" parents? From what I saw the parents who adopted her were good parents to her. God made it necessary for her to find the other side of her family. He works in mysterious ways.

    • @TheQueenIsWithin
      @TheQueenIsWithin Před 4 lety +11

      Do you think it could have been an incest issue or a case of a teacher taking advantage of a student?

    • @miamarrtin
      @miamarrtin Před 4 lety +7

      @@TheQueenIsWithin That was my first thought.
      If it was her grandfather who is actually her father that is something many families would never admit to. It is way more common than most think

    • @samyichawngthu8028
      @samyichawngthu8028 Před 4 lety +10

      Yes! Better Parents,better Life too with a Good husband. if she Grew up in Zimbabwea I'm just wondering/thinking what will happen to Her,maybe a Hard Life & won't able to be Lived a Comfortable life (Sorry! 4 My English) "Everything happens 4 a Reason" I think it's 4 her own good. Btw Comparing to Zimbabwe Australia is like a Paradise

    • @Vee_Diaries
      @Vee_Diaries Před 4 lety +8

      @@samyichawngthu8028 Exactly what i meant. She is blessed she grew up in Australia than in poverty stricken Zimbabwe.

  • @jayciejuice
    @jayciejuice Před 4 měsíci +1

    This whole video was magic and these people are awesome, every single one of them!

  • @Shantagopaul
    @Shantagopaul Před 9 měsíci +4

    The most beautiful and heartwarming story and she’s lucky to have 4 parents to love her and all her families

    • @jay8874
      @jay8874 Před 6 měsíci

      Worse then this happen to my family the suffering of my daugther soon I will reveal the true how she was harming.The truths will be reveal.

  • @samrawitdebebe2609
    @samrawitdebebe2609 Před 2 lety +255

    I can't stop crying. A lot of good-hearted people, the adoptive parents, the men who searched the family, the reporters, the community who go out in mass and with music to receive her families and herself! Ohhhh my God!

  • @keepthechange1
    @keepthechange1 Před 4 lety +413

    The Lord sent Abby back for the baby boy. He didn’t send her for a family. She has had her family for 36 years.
    I pray that God continues to bless them all. This story really tore me up. Everyone is so lovely and kind. Abby’s parents love her so much. Her husband adores her, her children are all healthy and happy. This is Love. This is family.
    Be well sweet Abby. 🌺🙏🏽❤️

    • @joymckenzie3121
      @joymckenzie3121 Před 4 lety +1

      Ham prays every 2020

    • @sulamite3304
      @sulamite3304 Před 4 lety +2

      Amen

    • @gladyswambui2428
      @gladyswambui2428 Před 4 lety +21

      Very true, if the DNA hadn't match she wouldn't have gone in time to meet the abandoned boy. God works in mysterious ways

    • @keepthechange1
      @keepthechange1 Před 4 lety +4

      Gladys Wambui He does indeed! ❤️

    • @Raylzway
      @Raylzway Před 4 lety +5

      I never thought of this until I read your comment. This is soo true. This was all for him ♥ blessed.

  • @natoshyareed-barnes9548
    @natoshyareed-barnes9548 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I’m 😢happy tears!!! Both sets of parents kept saying thank you ❤❤❤❤

  • @fon-ts9vy
    @fon-ts9vy Před 8 měsíci +2

    The husband was quite supportive and comprehensive all through. Amazing couple.