Beautiful reaction from adopted boy from Sierra Leone at first birthday party
His response is so raw and genuine...
Adoption is a true gift.
But what about those kids who are older, are they the forgotten ones? Like the movie 'Instant Family', we must acknowledge the older kids that are a part of the social services system.
And this display of emotion and unfiltered love is a true example of that.
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A video showing a young man from Sierra Leone celebrating his first big birthday celebration with his adoptive family has left us emotional.
The heartache in Sierra Leone as a result of political activities and corruption has been witnessed by the rest of the world for many years.
So, it is with great joy that we are able to see the positive impact that love from family can have on a child without his family. And to think we take simple things like birthday celebrations for granted in our own families.
And for this young boy it isn't just a birthday party celebrating him. It is so much more than that. It is a symbol of unconditional love, of acceptance, of pride, and of joy.
His reaction is also extremely heartwarming and shows that no matter what he has been through, his ability to love and accept love is still present.
That is a success in itself, considering that many children who fall into the system close themselves off to love as a form of protection.
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WATCH the video below, courtesy of Instagram.
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