Peter please take good care of urself! Stress is hard

@Lonelyone1111

Ай бұрын

True this is NOT EASY ITS SO HARD

Without a doubt, this man's soul is pure and genuine, as evidenced by the tears he holds back. May God bless him and his family abundantly. ❤

I can't imagine being pulled from his place to the 'norm' of fosters, he is not the norm, he's the extraordinary.

44 yr old woman here who spent a large part of childhood in foster and group homes. I would have given anything for a loving home like yours. Your story warms my heart. Keep doing the great work ❤️

@isabellrc

2 ай бұрын

You have so much to offer in just your telling you life’s journey. ❤

@mongiwamabaleka4820

2 ай бұрын

Please help me understand how the foster system works. I am from Africa, Zimbabwe we don't have a system like that. Children live with family that could be either with parents or grandparents or extended family then in very hard circumstances they may end up in an orphanage or children's home.

@HyperWolf

2 ай бұрын

@@mongiwamabaleka4820People who have extra room in their homes sign up to care for kids so they don’t end up in orphanages or group homes if they don’t have extended family or while they search for extended family. There’s a lot of inspections done to make sure the living space is up to standard. A lot of rules and safety things to follow to get and keep the license to have foster kids in your home. The goal is firstly to give the parents time to get their life in order and reunite the family, but in some cases where parents don’t have rights or are dead, and there is no extended family to take them, then they might be adoptable if the foster parent wants to and can adopt, if not, they are placed until 18 years of age.

Thank God for this man!!

@Lonelyone1111

Ай бұрын

Theres many like him but we need more like him ❤❤❤❤

@Lonelyone1111

Ай бұрын

Its sad its bringing up memories of their mom. Like these kids are going to see there mom. Sad sad sad. But to those wanting to foster learn from peter you can do it. It will be a gift to you

Anthony is a wonderful son and brother. He's grown into a caring young man.

I am glad you packed their bags for them Peter moving sometimes brings on the same emotion of loss as if someone died.

@TheSaba2115

2 ай бұрын

Uff! You are so right😢

This has to be the hardest part 😢 hate that kiddos can’t stay in one place for some much needed stability. Plus, you’re the best dad they could ever have!

@MeadowsMiniFarm

8 ай бұрын

This is a definite huge problem in the foster care system. Yes I believe that they should be closer to the biological parents as long as laws are being followed, etc. but how is it better for them to keep moving them from home to home to home to the point by the time they’re 18 they’ve already been to five or six homes if not more how is that not more traumatic for them? Luckily, I was fostered by my grandparents, but before that when I was a child was bounced around from home to home😢

@Dan5819

8 ай бұрын

So true. If I had had Peter for a dad, even for a short time, I would never forget it and I would know that is how a dad is supposed to be.

@maryjarrell5824

8 ай бұрын

I couldn't do it!

@Charlie-xm6dg

8 ай бұрын

Oh I hope they are going to a good place. You are really good for them.

@nancyconca9892

8 ай бұрын

Peter you are such a wonderful person and dad 🙏 Those 2 kids who had to leave recently at least had a month in your home and experienced love and a safe place to be💖 Hopefully, they will move to another safe place and be surrounded by love 💕 and a feeling of being safe and secure 🙏🙏🙏 Being near their mom will be wonderful if things are improving with her 🙏🙏🙏 It must be heart wrenching every time you, and your kids, have to say goodbye 😢😢😢 May God continue to keep you strong in this journey through life 🙏❤ My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children and the two who have moved on🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

Yes ,animals sense it.They are very smart.

Theres no word for goodbye in our Language ❤

Peter, You have made a difference in the lives of the children whom you've fostered. God bless you for your tireless efforts.

It's so sad that kids get moved so many times . these workers I don't think truly understand what that does to a child mentally

@isabellrc

2 ай бұрын

It rips at my heart to see any & all children hurt for whatever reason.

@Angelface11

14 күн бұрын

Not ok and definitely demonic of them.

I know when I was in foster care it was very hard Peter! May the Lord bless you and your family always! 😢

Warm sympathetic hugs to you, Peter, and all your family. You give the most that anyone can give -- you give your heart. May those children continue to be blessed wherever they go.

Peter, I'm sure that the two foster children who had to leave on such short notice will remember the love and genuine kindness you showed them, even though they were only in your home for a month. God bless you for what you do so unselfishly, and God bless every child whose life you touch with goodness, an abundance of patience and compassion.

I pray their next placement is in a loving environment. So sorry for all involved for this difficult transition with no warning. My prayers are with ALL of you, with extra prays for the children's safety, health, and happiness.🙏🕊

I really want to foster and adopt one day. You really show the truth about how hard it can be but also, the flip side is that the kids need a loving home. I will be saving money after I finish my degree and have a decent job so that I can give some kids a nice home.

You truly have a servant's heart, Peter! May the Lord bless you and your family always! xoxo

I KNIW ALREADY ITS GONNA BE A TEAR MAKER THESE POOR CHILDREN. GOING BACK TO MISERY. PRAY THEY MADE IT❤❤ GOD BLESS N KEEP THEM SAFE AND HSVE A GREAT LIFE

I’m so grateful you were able to adopt the kids you have and were at least spared 4 of these heartbreaks. (So far). Thank you for sharing your beautiful story it’s inspired me everyday to foster

@moymoy8

8 ай бұрын

wait, he’s adopted 4? i thought i was only 3?

Peter. I am so glad you have solid friends to help you. You are making a difference and as a former foster youth, I appreciate stability. I was blessed to stay in 1 group home and get sent to college. May these children unite with their mother. ❤️

@dianepierce8180

8 ай бұрын

You are so loving and caring. They will always remember the time spent with you.

Peter, you are one amazing human being. Any child that is unfortunate enough to be in foster care are extremely fortunate if they can call you Dad. Even if it is only for a day, a week, a month, a year or forever. They are so blessed for that ❤

Being in the foster system is hard I hope they thrive and are loved where they go

It is very sad when the foster children get moved on, especially when you have such a warm, loving home where children can feel safe and cared about. Lack of stability for foster children is one of the most difficult things about the system. I hope your tiny tot might one day be adopted by you. You’re a really amazing dad and Anthony is such a caring big brother. ❤

I’m glad they were with you Peter. I’m glad that the next place they are going, the family will see that they are coming from a place of love and continue to make them feel secure and safe.

Poor children being bounced around, must be so hard 😢

We got to see the beautiful side of adoption now we get to see the hard side of being a foster parent so hard for them

You are so gentle and kind! Thank you for sharing the harsh realities of being a foster/adoptive parent. I worked in FC as a case aide. One of the toughest parts of the job was the transfer process, accompanying children from one home to the next. The best situations were reunifications with bio parents, however, the foster parents remained in the childrens' lives as "auntie", or "grandma".

Awwwww WOW!!! We didn't get a chance to know them. It's All Good. GOD BLESS THEM. ❤❤❤❤

Those kids should of been prepared by the social service worker that they might be moving. It probably feels like the rug got jerked out from under them.

@cooperedith958

8 ай бұрын

So sad. 😔

It’s so nice to see your kids beautiful faces! Maybe we will see the babies face one day too, when she is adopted.

They say people come into your life for A REASON, A SEASON, A LIFETIME. You've covered it all. Anyone thinking about fostering will have plenty to think about. You share such a totally honest vision of what foster care REALLY is like. Bless you! You let them go, knowing that a new door has been opened for their future.

I pray their mother is given the support financial and emotional so the children can be returned to her promptly. Moving children with language and cultural barriers is traumatizing indeed. A new country , being thrust in the foster care system , being removed from their mom is almost criminal. God bless Peter. God bless America but we can do better in this situation. Give mom the resources and tools so she can be reunited with her children. Blessing to all involved . GOD'S COVERING OVER THEIR LIVES.

@judyjenna-pilot553

8 ай бұрын

Yes, thankyou . This is exactly how i feel. Some children are simply taken from a loving parent because they are poverty stricken. . In a country so wealthy we can't help our poor but we can send billions to other countries. It is pathetic. It is wrong and we must demand a change now

@shawnmcneill2304

8 ай бұрын

This is not a poor issue It is either drugs or jail,no reason for Americans to give there kids up. America has welfare,shelters etc

@shawnmcneill2304

8 ай бұрын

I don't see any emotions with you and the kids???? No hugs and kisses???? Children need that.,no prayers before bed,no stories before bed, dag

@shawnmcneill2304

8 ай бұрын

I'm sick of looking at you already, I want to see the kids not you so much

@shawnmcneill2304

8 ай бұрын

I just came up on this channel about an hour ago, and I'm sick of looking at you already,want to see the kids and I there everyday challenges

Peter, I’m praying for you and your family. Praying for the little kids and their mom. 🙏❤️🙏

You’re doing an amazing job! The children you foster will always remember you and how you gave them a safe and loving home.

This is a definite huge problem in the foster care systems in my eye. Yes I believe that they should be closer to the biological parents as long as laws are being followed, etc. But how is it better for them to keep moving them from home to home, to home to the point by the time they’re 18 they’ve already been to five or six homes if not more how is that not more traumatic for them? Luckily, I was fostered by my grandparents, but before that when I was a child was bounced around from home to home😢

@vickyCA1643

8 ай бұрын

And changing schools when they’ve just starting settling.

You all gave them a month of love, acceptance and understanding, even with the language barrier. You gave them the best buffer in the unfortunate disturbance of being away from their Mum. They also left with more than they came with and things that will bring happy memories of being with you. Loved the caring you showed explaining to your other children and were willing to answer questions too. As hard as it is I believe you are doing fantastically. 🙏❣

I hope the children will remember that you gave them a good experience along their journey - those leaving & those not leaving.💕💕

This popped up on my feed today, even though it has been a couple of months I am just seeing it now. I really hope those 2 little ones are doing well wherever they are, i have heard some horror stories about the foster system. I can't even imagine the amount of stress it must be for them immigrating to a new country and then being transferred from home to home must be. The trauma of it all is really heartbreaking. I pray for protection for them wherever they are and stability. As an immigrant their story pulls at my heart.

Grief is about loss, not just about death.. even though this grief you feel when children move on is tempered with the knowledge that they are moving to what is better for them, you are still allowed to grieve, grieve for the loss and the change, Love is returned to you when people leave our life’s , hold onto it, nurture it, understand it’s sad, then have it ready and healthy for the next children who are lucky enough to receive it .

This is so tough for everyone. And so hard for the kids to move and rebuild trust and friendships. I wish you all well. ❤❤❤❤

I had 58 kids come through our home over the years and I think the hardest part was getting the call and kids didn't get the chance to say goodbye to their new friends and leaving their new school 😢😢😢

Thank you Peter for all you do for the children. Hugs 🫂

@now we are known peter; you have done your best and played your part to thr best of your abilities ao be tremendously proud of yourself you have two sons and a daughter CONGRATULATIONS now your home is hopefully full and filled always with love happiness good health and many years of blessed family life

Wish them all the best London United Kingdom

That’s so sad they have to go to another home✝️✝️wish the best for them🫶🏻🫶🏻

I cant wait for you to adopt that tiny ,growing baby girl. Shes meant for your family. Hopefully she gets to be with her family. But it will be so hard for you to let that sweet toddler go. Thanks for all your care for these children. Your very, very special. ❤

@2frenchies777

8 ай бұрын

I hope she gets to stay with her brother and sister. But I know the ultimate goal is to reunite. I just hate to see siblings split up.

“It’s sad to say goodbye for sure but worth it.” I love that. You guys gave them good , kind memories from a hard time that they can one day pass on to someone else in need . Bless. 💖

You were a beautiful part of there story!!! You got this Peter!!! Feel all of your feelings so you can be the best you for all of the kiddos!!!

How do you add a comment when everyone has mentioned the best. “God bless you Peter & Family!”

You always do your best for your foster children .You took them in when they needed a home .❤

You’re amazing! Thank you for all you do. Truly a blessing. God bless you always.

I am praying for the children, that wherever they are going ,the people are very patient with the children and don't let them forget their African culture and language.

While you aren’t crying on screen I hear the tears inside and crying with you. God Bless and while those babies weren’t there long I truly believe they will Forever REMEMBER YOU!

Since they are moving soley to be nearer to their mom, it doesn't make any sense to me that they don't give them a day to say goodbye and prepare themselves before leaving. I could understand if it was an emergency and they had to go right away, but this doesn't seem like an emergency. The social worker and their new home could be a little more compassionate.

@Angelface11

14 күн бұрын

CPS is not compassionate almost ever. I've never seen it.

Praying for you today Peter and your family. Thanks for being so real and transparent.

Peter, they're going to miss you as well. You showed them so much love, and care and for every day and moment they knew they were Protected in love. Your a blessing to all that's sent your way 🙏

We are standing beside you as is God. I always struggled with the goodbyes. I'm glad that you have adopted the two so that they know that they are with you forever and I hope your little one gets to be with you and her brother and sister. ❤😊

you don"t lose them Peter, their hearts are intertwined with yours forever i am 73 and have never forgotten one man who was kind and impactful to me it brings trust of humanity in children who have not known it may God bless you

😢 😢 sorry Peter, I get really emotional when the children have to leave 💔 it’s a very sad time, but also a lot of happiness for those beautiful children living closer to their mum. 💙💜 blessings to you all🙏🏽 & may God in heaven watch over them & keep them safe 🙏🏽

. I pray that the next home the two children go to the parents will treat them with love and respect and they will feel comfortable. Peter you are a loving kind foster parent with a beautiful clean home. ❤

I hope they are doing this for the kids and not for the social workers. Do they not use Zoom in this day and age for some of the “visits”? Moving that much cannot be good for the kids. Especially when they have just settled in and started a school and made friends. May God bless you all. Praying for all you guys. ❤️🇨🇦🙏

@cooperedith958

8 ай бұрын

This.

May all ur days be blessed I was foster child I dreamed of u I never got but gave it to my 6 kids god blessed me with

I'm glad that you're able to send the kids off with proper bags and several nice outfits and shoes. It's got to be a balm to their self esteem to be able to go to a new school and fit in better. You also sent them off with some intangibles in the care you've given them. Hopefully their mom can get the support she needs to make a good home for them and get her family back together.

You have so much empathy, God bless.

Pester you’re an amazing Dad, your kids are so sweet and loving just like you!! God bless you all🙏❤️🤗🇪🇹💐

This is the hard part when they leave I couldn't do it if there happy fine but not knowing.its to much your very strong thankfully someone has to do it 💪

You're very thoughtful about the kids feelings.

You knew this when you signed up. Moving them closer to mom is definitely a positive. You have to keep what’s best for them first. You have a wonderful attitude. You love them while they are in your world and pray for them always.

I understand how hard saying goodbye is, but the one thing about your home 🏡 is knowing how much you love your job. I am so happy that your job has now brought you 3 children of your own now. Blessings to you and all of your children.

Inwas in care asmy mum died dad could not cope as he had to work u could not claim benifit then.i was in foster homes i moved 25 times some of foster parent were not nice im glad u are wonderful with the kiddos

No, they were the perfect accompaniment for the rest of the kids....goodbyes are too hard for me and I was so happy to see the diversity....awww Peter how do you do it. Heardbroken in a good way. I just don't want them to feel unwanted or go with someone who won't be PETER :) Please keep checking on them.

Peter, Love and kindness never is lost. They'll remember you the rest of their life. God Bless you Sir💯😇❤️. ✝️

Ojalá que no sean maltratados donde van, porque les diste mucho cariño y apoyo moral.😢😢😢❤❤

As they return to a place where they can be closer to their mother, the joy of that move is really only possible because you were available to care for them in the interim. How lucky were they? How lucky were you and your kids? This network of love and acceptance is going to be with all of you forever. Blessings to you.

Que pena pero por lo menos pasaron un buen tiempo y agradable con ustedes 🎉

Thank you for giving them the love and support for the time that they spent with you. Perhaps you gave them a foundation to build from. The love that you have shown will be a reminder to them to be a building block in their lives for a foundation in their future. God bless.

Aww Pete, it's part of being a parent at least you know you've done a fantastic job with the kiddies and you still have the wonderful memories ❤️

They’re probably so upset 😢 I’m sorry! 😢

Prayers. I get it. We fostered for 3 years. I got sick and we had to stop.God Bless you.

I’m so sorry. 😢Our little one is leaving next month. So hard.

Their story broke my heart ❤️. I hope they move onto a better home ❤

Do you keep in touch with kids that are moved to another home?

When you start taking care of someone your going to love them. 🥲❤️

I am with u I believe in u I am a mother u are mom and dad of a angel Jesus is s with u

I can't imagine going through this, on either side. I genuinely don't know much about this process so I always have questions. Have you ever had the experience where the kids don't want to leave all & get upset? How is that dealt with or can anything be done to allow them to stay longer if that happens? You're just a wonderful guy and I really appreciate you sharing a glimpse into your amazing family ❤

Sending warm Healing hugs from South Africa.

Ur a beautiful person We need more people like you in the world. The impact you have made in all the kids you cared for will stay in their hearts forever Bless you and ur family xxx🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

❤so hard. But it is good that they will be closer to mom. I wish them well and big hugs to them. Peter you really are a amazing person hugs to your family and to the 2 kids . Good luck on your next part of their story.

You are a tough nut Peter. I don't know if I could let them go😢. You are so right though, being close to their Mum is best❤. JO JO IN VT 💞

Its not they didnt want y'all. The goal is to be a safe loving home for as long as needed. The goal is for the family. The children want their Mom, even to be close enough to see her. Time will tell the important things that go along with her being there in the capacity she is. I admire what you & your children are doing, offering love, home, support as they go through such traumatic situations. Prayers for all of y'all🕊🙏💗

Can your friend take my kids next? Just kidding! I feel sorry for the kids. They need stability. They thrive on structure. Maybe this is a blessing in the long run.

@wandagreene3062

8 ай бұрын

Are you crazy? All the dude does is tell folks what they want to hear. I've yet to see him engaging with the kid's AT ALL. WTF????

I think it must be bit harder for yours sharing their bedrooms with children that sometimes need to come and go. You’re all a lovely family, and pray that your other little ones be v happy as they get used to new home x

@teijaflink2226

8 ай бұрын

Now that they are adopted hope the kids get their own room (if there is space), I mean seems the little girl wanted a change in her room .

Gosh, it’s tough on everyone involved 😢

Life is certainly and definitely a journey!!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏

Blessings Peter and family ❤❤❤

it must be sad for the foster kids to watch the other two get adopted

Luke looks so comfy and relaxed

You have shown them love and support. Thank you !❤🙏🏼

@wandagreene3062

8 ай бұрын

Really? When? This dude is all about himself!

ive heard so many horror stories about cruel & negligent foster parents & the broken system( house committee investigation on the child welfare system) that its so wonderful to see there is someone like you who is fostering w/ so much love & care.