Revisiting My Family Photos with my Birth Father & Celebrating My Birthday
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- čas přidán 3. 04. 2021
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It is so lovely to follow your life story. Your birth dad is so proud of you and loves you very much. Happy Birthday Alex, you look 19 years old not 29! Your mum and dad in New Zealand have raised a caring lovely young man. 🎂🎁💕
Hes gone native. Hope Nz can keep him! 😊
Life is a strange thing. Did you ever imagine you would be where you are now, discovering, meeting, and spending your birthday with a family you never knew you had? Wonderful people who love you? It's like you've discovered an entirely new part of yourself that was missing. So, so happy for you. Beautiful family.
😭 beautifully said
So true!
He's an Aries, of course he did !
I picked up on your father's concern about "regrets" and I think you really need to tell him in private that there are no regrets and only happiness.
Exactly my thoughts
He's obviously not yet feeling completely secure in the relationship
I turned 29 yesterday. I met my birth father last year for the first time. Keeping a relationship with my birth father gave me the healing I've been looking for. I'm happy for you Sasha
The kindness of this video is out of scale
Your Russian is getting so much better man wow
That’s a SUPER cool white jacket your dad bought you! Congrats on your 29th! 🎂🎉
I've mentioned it to you before, and I'll say it again.......continue working very hard on learning the Russian language. I realize you know how important it is, however as someone who is almost 70 years old, I'm here to tell you, it is more important than you can understand right now. When your dad grows old and passes away, you will then have no regrets you tried your level best to speak to him in his native tongue whereby your words can truly express your love to the fullest.
*I WISH ALL OF YOU THE BEST!*
FROM KAZAKHSTAN
✋🙋
Wow, how nicely your father family dress up for your birthday, to make the day special celebration. Nice jacket !
You look exactly like your birth father when he was in the Army
Sonia!!! She is beautiful! She did a wonderful job!!
Okay Sasha or Alex beautiful story. Your sister and cousins are just so cute and you are the fun big brother enjoyable to be around with. They will miss you buying them ice cream when you are gone. How sweet to see the children bonding with you and the gift from the family the jacket looks so smart on you. To see everyone dress up on your birthday is so special. To see you and your birth Dad looking at those pictures is so precious. Every minute you spend with your Russian family is more than a memory to remember. So much Love coming out of the screen. Thank you for sharing your life and for all the world to see. We are like in the journey with you watching you from Canada and others whatever country they are from. Your Father's introductory and Sonia are tied 1-1.
Am teary eyed watching this. Sasha, you are one very lucky gentleman🤩.
It is very difficult to decide between Mihail and Sonia, which of them makes the best introduction. I can't conclude. Sonia is super cute though. 😉
Your birthfather is a natural infront of the lens. I am delighted that you can spend time with them, ecspecially on your birthday.
Looking forward to you seeing your brother in Russia.
You are so humble and polite. I wish you tons of happiness.
Love this channel. Alex deserves more subs
Thank you!
Happy Birthday from Wales UK
Wow, your Russian has been improving by leaps and bounds since you got to Russia. Keep progressing as you continue your journey!
Always inspiring. Just love catching up with these wonderful natural people and how they share their love for each other.
Gee, I wish this for my son. One day, I pray that he will get to go to Russia and meet his family in person. He's known practically his whole life, but we never got over there.
Now it's much easier to do this. Maybe he needs just a little bit of help and encouragement?
Oh Misha, Sasha will NEVER regret making contact. Look, I don't regret that he made contact....it made MY world bigger. 🤣
Hi Alex, I have been watching your story almost from the very beginning. I want to tell you that you are a great guy. I wish you the success in your live. Be sure to invite your father and his family to look at New Zealand. I think it will be a big event for them.
White denim looks lush! Looking trendy, Alex, suits well!
Happy belated Birthday, Sasha!! Stay blessed!
As always, sending much love and best wishes to your massive extended family! You are all so lucky to have on another in your lives!
Kindest regards from the UK xxx
С Днем Рождения, Алекс. Твой русский становится лучше!
I really enjoyed this video everyone is so happy 😊
Its amazing how you are all trying to communicate with each other and learning each other's language as you all have something to say but hard at the same time. Amazing to watch and thank you to you and all your family for letting us see your honest journey.
Oh my goodness this made me so emotional. I love your relationship with your birth father. Your videos in Russia are just amazing. That white jean jacket looked so good on you btw.
Your gonna love your 30’s it is better than your 20’s. It seems like life becomes more stable and your finally are looked at as an adult and not a “kid” looking to extend adolescents.
You can recognise happy birthday in any language
God is great family reunion . Video is so beautiful .
His heart is so loving and kind. I remember when the first video when he picked you up when you are tall man. And how he calls your biological mother mama and then her name. It gives her that respect to he is such a kind man his heart is so loving generous for giving he seems genuinely concerned for you for your biological mother for your adopted parents how grateful and thankful he is that you found him and he hopes that you do not regret it. He has a wonderful man. You are blessed in the hardship of finding that you had so much love everywhere. Sometimes hardest situations bring love that we didn't even know was there. So amazing
С днем рождения Саша! Пусть твои мечты сбываются, очень рада за тебя:)
Happy belated birthday from Toronto, Canada!
С Днём Рождения Саша!Какой классный парень🥰
Sasha, ti molodec! Ochenj horošo govorish po russki.
I am happy I found your channel. You are spreading so much joy with your story!
Alex, enjoy your time with your family!❤️
Happy Birthday young man!!
maybe his father feel guilty but you can tell his father miss him & love him so much, god bless them
Your sister is the cutest! Love
Happy Birthday and Happy Easter...From Canada...
Aww the little cousins ♥️ how cute!!! The little boy is picking up English very fast as well! Happy birthday!! 🎂
The picture of your sister, dad, and stepmom should be updated. It’s time to include you. They can put them side by side.
Do you feel you Mother Country calling you home? Is that how you feel? And your birth father.... that is your roots. Hold on tightly to it. He loves you so. I hope you call him Dad one day as well.
Yeah right! Thats what I thought.
That was wonderful..Alex you are the best!!!
Another great video, this channel is a hidden gem
It would be so cool to see them visiting you in NZ!
Wow Alex that was so cool and happy birthday. I like the way you are looking after your Sister, and she's very intelligent and like the way you are teaching your Sister English and she has lovely English accent, I like the way you interact with your Dad and he is a good Man with a big Heart ❤ . Alex you are an intellect, wise and humbled young man and like the video.
God bless your family. 🙏🙏
I love Sonia messing about in front of the camera.
Sonia's cousins are sooooo cute❤️👍🏼
Sonia's intro was fantastic! She's such a character, so pretty and so funny! Your videos and family are always a pleasure to watch as well as they're helping me on my quest to learn the Russian language. Happy Birthday! 🙂👍
So Happy for you and both of your of your wonderful families . Little miss Sonia is a little Ray of sunshine 🌞
I love how Misha is such a dad - adjusting your new jacket and fixing you up
I love Sonia she's such a sweetheart
Happy Birthday! с Днем рожденья!
I'm so happy you had a wonderful time! You can tell you are loved by both families!
Alex Happy Birthday! I'm enjoying watching your video!😍👍
Love watching your videos and following your journey! Your birth father is so full of joy, love and pride for you. Sister Sonia is adorable and growing up to be a character. 😍❤️
Happy Birthday!
Your Russian and Kiwi families are a treasure.🥰🥰🥰
More videos! 😊 thanks for sharing us your journey!
Absolutely gorgeous Alex , so happy you had a wonderful birthday with Your Russian family & extended Russian family , you are so special & amazing,
Look after yourself, as you continue your travels 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
From Australia 🇦🇺
Bravo sonya
Happy birthday Alex may god continue to bless you
Waww very nice jacket🤗,Happy birthday 🎂🎂🎂
I am so happy for you ! Your a lucky man !
God Bless You! So Wonderful your Outcome finding your Birth Parents, Wow Your Birth Dad, absolutely loves you!! You Look SO Like him, and your sister Loves you as well! Your Birth Mother, seems to be struggling with opening up to you, but you can feel the Love!! Thank You for sharing your Story!
Какой красивый у тебя папа и мама. Ты сам прекрасен. Поэтому тебя и выбрали.
Happy Birthday, Alex. May all your birthday wishes come true!
Happy Easter to both your families.
Loved this Alex. They love you so much.
You are a twin to your Father!!!!!
A Belated Happy Birthday Sasha/ Alexander hope you enjoyed your day and all is good with your good self ?
You are incredible Alex! Happy 29th BD!
Какой замечательный Саша ❤️
I just love the relationship with you and your birth father as well as with Sonia.
from Indonesia : All your video are very touchy
You are blessed beyond measure Alex. A very touching and love filled birthday. Lots of love to all on your side. 🤗😘💖💖💖
Happy Birthday
Sascha, best big brother ever.
The outtakes are the best part!
What a special way to celebrate your birthday! Misha's army photos are so interesting. Although I preferred his baby photos 😂 I don't know any Russian but it definitely looks like you're getting more fluent. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure in Arkhangelsk!
Sonia adores you
Looking forward to your next video of you visiting your brother and his family! 😁
Михаил, очень рада за Вас! Рада, что судьба подарила Вам такое везение с Сашей. Вы очень добрый, неверняка. Бог все видит.
Happy belated birthday 🎈
Hi, I notice that your birth father and family call you Sasha. I think I missed the why behind this, but I have the sense there is a nice story there. Would you remind us please?
Hello! Yes even though my full name is Sasha Alexander Gilbert, Sasha also is a more informal and friendly version of Alex :)
In Russia you call an Alexander always Sasha, as a short form. Like you say Alex in other countries 😅 its the same with Michael and Misha
I loved this video the children are so cute . And your Birth dad and wife are great people.also surving your country in your army is a honourable duty . Your video,s make me happy.
So beautiful to see how much your birthday loves you. Beautiful to see your connection.
What a touching story and your father seems to be a really great person. He makes a very nice impression. Good luck in your future and best regards from Germany.
I am from Kazakhstan! Nursultan is the new capital.
same here (:
Hello from Lithuania! 🇱🇹
Since I'm new here I haven't watched all of the older videos yet (hope I will someday😀) but so far what I've seen, these video are really entertaining. This is very nice of you that you keep that strong relationship with your birth father and sister and create new memories together. Looking forward to more videos of your journey👍
Not me feeling emotional when your dad helps you with your jacket😭
Happy birthday!
A wonderful moment with your father looking over the photo albums.
How cool, everyone was dressed up nice for your birthday and taking time with your sister to and from school.
I am enjoying watching your journey with your birth parents a d Russia.
Happy Birthday! You have a lovely family! Much Love from USA!
You don’t look 29 and what a nice family you have.
Thank you for another beautiful and heartwarming video❤❤❤❤The jacket is aweesooome🤩👍👍👍Your father has a very good taste!Sonia must be so proud to have you as brother👧👦!You are all such a beautiful and caring family!Please give a tons of kisses to Sonia from my part and of course to everybody else😘😘😘😘😘😘😘Hope to hear from you very soon!Sending all the best from Croatia!
I love every single minute of these vlogs. So happy for you Alex 💝
Greetings from Serbia to you mate.
This is amaizing.
Misha is so grateful and thankful to have you in his family he almost always makes me cry. The kids all did great with your English tutelage. What a lovely little sister you have. She's a bright little spark😊