Cancer patient's son adopted by her nurse after she died

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  • čas přidán 24. 03. 2022
  • A cancer patient asked her nurse to adopt her young son after she died, even though they were strangers. Steve Hartman checks back in with the family eight years later in "On the Road."
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Komentáře • 954

  • @CBSEveningNews
    @CBSEveningNews  Před 2 lety +5

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  • @malakahbanathyasharahla2302
    @malakahbanathyasharahla2302 Před 2 lety +1124

    This nurse has a beautiful smile and looks like a kind hearted person.

  • @lesliewheeler7071
    @lesliewheeler7071 Před 2 lety +439

    The part where he gets his birthday gift from his mom that has passed, drive safely, love mom. OMG 😭😭😭 I've cried so much I've got a headache. 😬

  • @dreamweaver1832
    @dreamweaver1832 Před 2 lety +897

    This nurse truly is an angel. This story is beautiful and heartbreaking. Just know your mom is always with you. Two beautiful angels 👼 👼.

  • @leeannwhitsel784
    @leeannwhitsel784 Před 2 lety +267

    I met this dear lady. She spoke at a women’s gathering at our church. She truly is a beautiful person inside and out.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods Před 2 lety +17

      LeeAnn , and it looks like she has a really supportive than wonderful husband and kids ... she is truly blessed .

  • @wallflower1852
    @wallflower1852 Před 2 lety +680

    This is the kindest act she'll ever do in her life. I wish one day in our lives, we'd do the same in our own ways- an act of kindness that will reverberate for generations...

    • @jesuslover5968
      @jesuslover5968 Před 2 lety +7

      And no mention of the father …yet men always hate and belittle women for everything

    • @Lemmingofdoom
      @Lemmingofdoom Před 2 lety +8

      @@jesuslover5968 you appear to be the only voice on these comments filled with hate ^^’

    • @jesuslover5968
      @jesuslover5968 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Lemmingofdoom it’s called paid bots and sheep 🐑

    • @jesuslover5968
      @jesuslover5968 Před 2 lety

      @@Lemmingofdoom you want to talk about hate ? i bet you are a man. Men don’t ever get held accountable they are the ones responsible for broken homes yet these same men hate single mothers, and they hate women and we are suppose to praise charity work women do while men continue to oppress women ? Appalling and disgusting

    • @glee7496
      @glee7496 Před 2 lety +5

      @@jesuslover5968 your making no sense at all. This really has nothing to do with men hating single moms, I’m glad the lady’s husband agrees if this is what you want to hear

  • @tiberiuskirk739
    @tiberiuskirk739 Před 2 lety +287

    This happened to my young friend when he was 16.. he was saved from foster care by her nurse ❤️💔

    • @theReality790
      @theReality790 Před 2 lety +26

      I've been a nurse for years. I would never wish anyone the pain of needing a home. But I've always prayed that if anyone ever did need a home, He would choose ours to love them. ❤️

  • @neooverby3750
    @neooverby3750 Před 2 lety +362

    I’m definitely not tearing up over the gifts she still gives him

    • @joannbowden6220
      @joannbowden6220 Před 2 lety +9

      Stop telling tales! Didn't wanna say stop lying, just seemed inappropriate right now.
      You know ur tearing up b/c we all are! U wouldn't have a ❤️ if u didn't!
      Have a great & blessed day!

    • @TheRandompaint
      @TheRandompaint Před 2 lety +20

      @@joannbowden6220 damn Joann it's called sarcasm😂

    • @lesliewheeler7071
      @lesliewheeler7071 Před 2 lety +8

      @@TheRandompaint 😆

    • @malakahbanathyasharahla2302
      @malakahbanathyasharahla2302 Před 2 lety +1

      @@joannbowden6220 Yep we all 😭😭😭😭😭

    • @michellexena1
      @michellexena1 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah that part broke me

  • @Tousanx
    @Tousanx Před 2 lety +237

    I wasn’t ready for this because I’m in tears. Bless that nurse because she came in and fulfilled her roll as his second mother.

  • @BarbaraC02
    @BarbaraC02 Před 2 lety +685

    Wow, didn't expect this. You brought me to tears..... wonderful story, wonderful people.

  • @simonstevenson6686
    @simonstevenson6686 Před 2 lety +452

    Rip to his mom. This was a great news story.

  • @angiepangie989
    @angiepangie989 Před 2 lety +207

    Damn, right in the feels. He's such a handsome young man! Good job mom's.

  • @malakahbanathyasharahla2302
    @malakahbanathyasharahla2302 Před 2 lety +133

    He is blessed to have 2 lovely mothers. I will also give thumbs up to the nurse husband stepping up to agree with the adoption. Lovely family. ☺️💜

  • @enough1494
    @enough1494 Před 2 lety +175

    I had a nurse like that! They are angels on earth!

  • @ninamorton5282
    @ninamorton5282 Před 2 lety +305

    I'm literally crying, this is so touching. God bless them

  • @melindaarnold31
    @melindaarnold31 Před 2 lety +40

    She personally handpicked her son's new mother, what a beautiful gift!

  • @annwe6
    @annwe6 Před 2 lety +102

    Even the news reader was tearing up. What a beautiful, yet poignant story. God bless them all.

  • @jeremiahmatthewgreatmanofpeace

    It's sad how many good people like her are leaving the medical field.

    • @elizewinchester
      @elizewinchester Před 2 lety +22

      It is but I don't blame them with the way things have become. They are burned out and underappreciated and get the blame for things they have no control over. I don't know how they can do it.

  • @andreawill9017
    @andreawill9017 Před 2 lety +125

    We NEED more of these stories..They are NEWSWORTHY. God bless our healthcare workers.

    • @jesuslover5968
      @jesuslover5968 Před 2 lety +2

      Yet no mention of the father …women always having to pick up the pieces because they never get held accountable

    • @myrecommendedisallmemes
      @myrecommendedisallmemes Před 2 lety

      @@jesuslover5968 nice b8 m8

    • @CaptainJeffMarchant
      @CaptainJeffMarchant Před 2 lety

      @@jesuslover5968 You are definitely bot a jesus lover. all your negative comments about men...u are clearly just a man hater. Stop blaming men. All your negativity just sounds like u have A LOT of resentment towards your father. Keep that to yourself...or just confront your own father

  • @coolkingww2d-daygillespie196

    Why am i crying so hard ???? SHE'S AMAZING AMD I LOVE HOW HIS MOM BOUGHT HIM A GIFT FOR EVERY YEAR AFTER THAT'S AN AMAZING MOM AND MOM NURSE .

  • @el7jake
    @el7jake Před 2 lety +46

    I remember this story. His mom would be proud.

  • @Amval_
    @Amval_ Před 2 lety +33

    Wow his mother was wonderful.
    She loved and protected her son.
    She really thought the nurse was his angel but his mom is the angel watching over her son and his second mommy.
    Wow so touching

  • @conniejohnson9511
    @conniejohnson9511 Před 2 lety +100

    He’s exceptional so he couldn’t have gone to a better place. ❤️💕. If everyone was like the nurse, what an incredible world we would have. 💕💕

  • @pdig2963
    @pdig2963 Před 2 lety +97

    Absolutely beautiful this woman to stand by this lady's side going through this cancer and doesn't even know her and then adopts her child she's an angel in disguise 😇

  • @robdupree391
    @robdupree391 Před 2 lety +80

    God bless her soul for adopting him, so beautiful!

  • @missalisha9644
    @missalisha9644 Před 2 lety +43

    You gotta feel like them meeting was just meant to be in a way. Not by accident but plain ole FATE 💕💫

    • @LoveYah1
      @LoveYah1 Před 2 lety +3

      Indeed to think his mom last thoughts could of been worrisome about where her son will live and be safe, it's definitely a blessing 😭😭

  • @wood8715
    @wood8715 Před 2 lety +10

    Nurses are freaking angels!!!!!

    • @TheHouseofcoolstuff
      @TheHouseofcoolstuff Před 2 lety

      I agree 💯 two of my sisters are nurses and I see the sacrifices they make for their patients daily! For sure not anyone can be a nurse only certain special kind of people with kind hearts and compassion for helping people in need.

  • @jacquelinepayne4737
    @jacquelinepayne4737 Před 2 lety +42

    I forgot about this story. To see them not only survive but thrive is a testament to the human spirit and GOD ALMIGHTY. May GOD continually bless this nurse, this nurse's family and the little boy whose becoming a fine young man.

  • @aniwahyas5357
    @aniwahyas5357 Před 2 lety +53

    A mother’s love can only be rivaled by God’s love for his children. RIP angel.

  • @mrs.b324
    @mrs.b324 Před 2 lety +60

    Sad but amazing story. Absolutely happy he didn't end up in the system. He can continue with life knowing his mom is always with him, by her leaving those gifts😭💕

    • @sandrachank6982
      @sandrachank6982 Před 2 lety

      God must have directed his Mom's path. What a gift she gave him....a new Mom, and how hard that must have been. Blessings to his willing and adopted parents.

  • @dwaynes5764
    @dwaynes5764 Před 2 lety +70

    I cried watching this. Steve you are amazing getting these stories out! Thank you sir for your hard work in blessing us!

  • @300_spartansoldier5
    @300_spartansoldier5 Před 2 lety +57

    glad to see good people still exist!!

  • @captain4188
    @captain4188 Před 2 lety +11

    What's a nice nurse she doing good job with her adopted son

  • @lucasgalvan9737
    @lucasgalvan9737 Před 2 lety +17

    What a great nurse to rise him. God works inysterious way. Thanks Mr. Hartman .

  • @ericksant1897
    @ericksant1897 Před 2 lety +12

    This needs to be a movie. Such a heartwarming moment.

  • @danielphillips7005
    @danielphillips7005 Před 2 lety +2

    His mom would be so proud

  • @dannyt7269
    @dannyt7269 Před 2 lety +23

    I’ve spent lots of time in the ER and hospitals; nurses male or female, are the best! So caring and comforting. Makes all the difference in those times.

  • @alejandrahg4751
    @alejandrahg4751 Před 2 lety +12

    I have the biggest knot in my throat. Bless this boy and his new family 🙏🏼

  • @itac.2280
    @itac.2280 Před 2 lety +5

    I can’t imagine how painful that must have been to her, to plan gifts for birthdays she knew she couldn’t be there for. Both she and his adoptive mom are wonderful people.

  • @aniwahyas5357
    @aniwahyas5357 Před 2 lety +64

    God bless. Praying for her family and loved ones and her son and her nurse. What a loving and kind thing that nurse did.

  • @carwashslayer4235
    @carwashslayer4235 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nurses need to be more noticed. They are angels. I have friends who are nurses and I know they are very happy. They are kind and they do everything for us.

  • @eddybrock227
    @eddybrock227 Před 2 lety +7

    How beautiful and simultaneously sad

  • @l.s.rivers1697
    @l.s.rivers1697 Před 2 lety +4

    Both mothers are Angels and the son is so lucky too have them....

  • @shalleemornes-joanah5297
    @shalleemornes-joanah5297 Před 2 lety +1

    This is one of the most beautiful news reports I've ever heard.

  • @UFO_taxi
    @UFO_taxi Před 2 lety +10

    Omg I'm crying

  • @towritemichelle210
    @towritemichelle210 Před 2 lety +29

    what a wonderful woman! stories like this are needed especially right now

  • @bre_me
    @bre_me Před 2 lety +23

    This is absolutely heartbreaking and heartwarming. Life is brutal, but when people are there to pick up your pieces, it makes it a little easier. Rest in peace. Wish this family all the best.

  • @MrRibby88
    @MrRibby88 Před 2 lety +5

    Okay, as a grown man, the tears streamed down my face when I saw that his mom bought him that gift for when he started driving.

  • @davidcapps6111
    @davidcapps6111 Před 2 lety +2

    With all the bad in the news it's GREAT to see something so good come from something so tragic. That young man has two wonderful moms and angels in his life.
    God bless you all.

  • @nerisagm5987
    @nerisagm5987 Před 2 lety +4

    His mom was sure happy in heaven now watching them and guiding him. Blessings to this wonderful family.

  • @rosetta-kittytarot7093
    @rosetta-kittytarot7093 Před 2 lety +31

    Heartwarming lovely story. Beautiful women x

  • @yuliiavolodicheva2446
    @yuliiavolodicheva2446 Před 2 lety +1

    I wish for this wonderful woman and her family the best. It was the right decision.

  • @gracesandagato3829
    @gracesandagato3829 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for adopting this child

  • @radhanair8761
    @radhanair8761 Před 2 lety +6

    His new mom is an angel. A big salute and so much respect for her and her family members. He is so well raised. God bless her family 😘

  • @quartzboye
    @quartzboye Před 2 lety +3

    What a rare sweet soul his lady has.

  • @justicewillprevail1106

    His mom and the nurse are truly both angels. They must be so proud to have a son like him. There are still good in this world after all.

  • @gleefulme9617
    @gleefulme9617 Před 2 lety +1

    Seldom do you hear stories like this. So thankful Wesly's mother found a wonderful woman willing & able to raise her son when the time came.

  • @msaisha32
    @msaisha32 Před 2 lety +3

    The keychain took me out and he looks just like his mom so she’ll never be forgotten. There are those nurses that go over and beyond. A lot are better than doctors it’s their empathy that makes the good ones awesome. Stay blessed and healthy

  • @Rio0444
    @Rio0444 Před 2 lety +4

    This is one of the best things i have heard all my life That Nurse is so AMAZING. & i hope she gets blessed by GOD with great things.

  • @jeanlanz2344
    @jeanlanz2344 Před 2 lety +1

    What a gorgeous young man, talented, smart. What a loving Mom on earth and what a loving Mom in heaven. God bless you.

  • @cindiqq2292
    @cindiqq2292 Před 2 lety +12

    Two wonderful mothers. Hearts of gold. I can’t say it any better Norah. Wow this is such an inspiring story. Wishing them all the best.

  • @ashtonshelton8584
    @ashtonshelton8584 Před 2 lety +8

    Wow this was unbelievably touching. That feeling of her meeting an angel is definitely the case here. No doubt about that. It really broke my heart when it got to the gifts part. That's a mother who loved and loves her son unconditionally

  • @jenmarks6594
    @jenmarks6594 Před 2 lety +2

    There are some really amazing people in the world and both these women are two of them. May Trisha rest in the sweetest of peace.

  • @algernon5776
    @algernon5776 Před 2 lety +2

    I cried tears of joy. This story is testament to the capacity of pure love in a society filled with so hate for no reason. Love trumps Hate.

  • @ashleyfraley7839
    @ashleyfraley7839 Před 2 lety +3

    His mom is resting easy I’m sure of it. Her soul just felt the greatness of that nurses soul.

  • @francisco_2024
    @francisco_2024 Před 2 lety +17

    Omg I just turned 16 :( losing my mom at a young age would be something I can’t get over and to still get straight A’s that’s amazing brother! I don’t even know how to drive yet 😂

  • @rexeekhong1274
    @rexeekhong1274 Před rokem +1

    She is a real angel

  • @islaadele1212
    @islaadele1212 Před 2 lety +1

    Well I'm gone. God bless them all. That lady just radiates goodness.

  • @BFRIZZLE909
    @BFRIZZLE909 Před 2 lety +8

    A healer at heart. Soo sweet

  • @MrsznewyawkRN
    @MrsznewyawkRN Před 2 lety +15

    1:55 - omg I literally just started BAWLING 😭 this is just a part of why I chose my profession - I love being a RN.

  • @YildizAy05
    @YildizAy05 Před rokem

    Nurses do not get the recognition they deserve by doing so much! My deepest respect and love for each and one nurse!!!

  • @janetpattison8474
    @janetpattison8474 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the sweetest story ever told.

  • @karenshurley4793
    @karenshurley4793 Před 2 lety +5

    Oh geez; I’m sitting here crying. Those two were supposed to meet.
    That had to be the hardest thing Mom ever asked, and to a stranger.
    Wesley has two Moms who love him so much.

  • @dalouiev
    @dalouiev Před 2 lety +9

    Omg 😭😭 what an amazing story!

  • @naui_diver9290
    @naui_diver9290 Před 2 lety

    Nurses are angels, I cant say enough good things about them. ICU nurses made me feel really cared for.

  • @omnione12
    @omnione12 Před 9 měsíci

    I cant keep the tears down for this. A mothers love has no bounds

  • @angelbells4835
    @angelbells4835 Před 2 lety +3

    Mothers are so wonderful. I'm so happy mine is still by my side 🥰

  • @vasankhemkhaeng599
    @vasankhemkhaeng599 Před 2 lety +3

    A walking angel among us🙏🏼

  • @mariarohmer2374
    @mariarohmer2374 Před 9 měsíci

    Who wouldn't want to be his mother?😭Still he found the best among angels. Bless them!✨

  • @egyphon
    @egyphon Před 2 lety

    Great family for taking him in and not just taking him in, making him part of the family.

  • @michaelagolia4882
    @michaelagolia4882 Před 2 lety +6

    Beautiful story

  • @brendaportillo3524yhh
    @brendaportillo3524yhh Před 2 lety

    She is an angel. He is a great guy

  • @richardhildreth4471
    @richardhildreth4471 Před 2 lety +2

    I am a retired emergency room technician and have nothing but respect for nurses. They go above and beyond. As amazing as they are, this is far beyond anything I have ever seen. Nurses will never fail to amaze me. One reason why part of my heart will always be in that er.

  • @wendyodell356
    @wendyodell356 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautifully heart-wrenching but in such a good way.

  • @cindyeliabarnett5829
    @cindyeliabarnett5829 Před 2 lety +7

    I think we should help him get a car. What do you all think about it? Or help with his college.

  • @wap_huntah7013
    @wap_huntah7013 Před 2 lety +2

    This made me tear up and I don’t tear up easily. Trisha you’re so wholesome.

  • @candicehiatt5655
    @candicehiatt5655 Před 2 lety +1

    And what a wonderful angel he has in his life now. 💕🕊️

  • @KeithWickliffe79
    @KeithWickliffe79 Před 2 lety +5

    I needed that bright light amongst all the dark happening 🥲

  • @uniquephysique222
    @uniquephysique222 Před 2 lety +3

    This was the best news story I’ve seen today. God is mighty to save! What lovely, wonderful women, thankful to know this boy is growing up, loved and not alone but growing up/being raised by someone who had a relationship with his mom.
    That is a loving, caring, thoughtful woman (his biological mom) to buy him gifts before passing to keep her memory alive! 🙏🏻

  • @shoshannafachima1306
    @shoshannafachima1306 Před 11 měsíci

    This nurse is not only an angel she is a saint❤❤ and the young man,wesley is blessed❤❤

  • @manjusreedhar1005
    @manjusreedhar1005 Před 2 lety

    She is such a great human being....no words are coming to praise her kindness ...The boy is also same. ...like her...God will bless both of you... 🇮🇳Love from India

  • @bernadetteallen6955
    @bernadetteallen6955 Před 2 lety +4

    This makes my ❤️ so happy for everyone involved!(especially the mother)

  • @Steelers2841
    @Steelers2841 Před 2 lety

    That is Gift of Love from Birth Mom to Foster Mom. ❤❤

  • @patriciawashington8780
    @patriciawashington8780 Před 2 lety +1

    two awesome moms such a blessing

  • @gloriah1449
    @gloriah1449 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow! What an amazing story. Beautiful Angels with warmest hearts. Blessings to this wonderful family. 💚❤

  • @whateverlol3457
    @whateverlol3457 Před 2 lety +5

    My heart is filled with warmth seeing such a beautiful bonding and the fact that good and kind people still exist!! God bless them abundantly❤ I'm so happy😇

  • @johncbeer
    @johncbeer Před 2 lety

    A woman like her saying "he has a kind heart"? That is one rock concert of a compliment.

  • @rsi4561
    @rsi4561 Před 2 lety

    you can tell she is a wonderful person

  • @lizhall2961
    @lizhall2961 Před 2 lety +6

    Profoundly touching! God bless them!

  • @bellaangel4422
    @bellaangel4422 Před 2 lety +6

    Angels are placed in our paths at the right time on purpose 💗 glad to see he is being raised in a loving home. Prayers to the entire family.