How an adopted son honored his birth mom

A boy was never supposed to know his birth mother, but his adoptive parents had other plans. When he recently had his own son, he found a way to honor her. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
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  • @CBSEveningNews
    @CBSEveningNews Жыл бұрын

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  • @catzenhouse
    @catzenhouse Жыл бұрын

    Huge kudos to the adoptive parents for including the birth mother in their lives.

  • @fakeman6542
    @fakeman6542 Жыл бұрын

    Those adoptive parents are just amazing

  • @kindnesslove2271
    @kindnesslove2271 Жыл бұрын

    "Sometimes we create barriers where barriers don't need to be and when we pull down those barriers we find love on the other side" Powerful!! Thank you! Sir

  • @RedTitan5

    @RedTitan5

    Жыл бұрын

    How about the us Mexico border????

  • @Mina-vr1kw

    @Mina-vr1kw

    Жыл бұрын

    Best humane quote !!!💕💕

  • @jjag1024

    @jjag1024

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing human being’s 😢

  • @ericfelds6291

    @ericfelds6291

    Жыл бұрын

    Google Schopenhauer’s ‘the hedgehog dilemma.’ In the winter Hedgehogs physically bundle together for body heat, similar to penguins, but unfortunately their quills hurt the hedgehog(s) cohabiting with and they’re receiving m that warmth from. They feel the warmth and a sense of well-being by becoming closer and closer. Yet the pricks still exist so the hedgehogs need to maintain a sufficient amount of distance so they can get some of that body heat which is just enough for the bitter night. The sad fact is a lot of people are made immediately uncomfortable when during emotional and intimate conversations. So many children grow up in families where opening up your heart to someone virtually never occurs. It’s so sad and that’s why we need to legalize psychedelics

  • @rockyboy623
    @rockyboy623 Жыл бұрын

    A perfect simple concept, "you can't have too many people love you."

  • @joecooksey4331

    @joecooksey4331

    Жыл бұрын

    Many adoptive parents are too blind to see that.

  • @abbadabbado

    @abbadabbado

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more.

  • @christinapomponio6452
    @christinapomponio6452 Жыл бұрын

    I can't even see their faces through the water in my eyes. 🥰

  • @billyrubin3108
    @billyrubin3108 Жыл бұрын

    The young man was raised with love and respect. 🙏

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 Жыл бұрын

    It is people like these who give me renewed hope in humankind. These adoptive parents probably have more joy in their situation than any closed adoption. This Mother was truly blessed. Thank you all and especially you Steve Hartman 🥲🧡💝💛

  • @b.visconti1765
    @b.visconti1765 Жыл бұрын

    The adoptive parents are the greatest! They taught their son such a valuable lesson about love.. Many Blessings for all..

  • @JackycClark
    @JackycClark Жыл бұрын

    Simple kindness is just so powerful . Preconceived ideas cause unnecessary pain .

  • @cuprunnethover2509
    @cuprunnethover2509 Жыл бұрын

    Right Dad! You can never have too many people loving you! That is such a beautiful story! Congratulations and Blessings to you all!! Great story!

  • @marks1417
    @marks1417 Жыл бұрын

    Check this guy out "you can't have too many people loving you" A great story

  • @CodeGrayHere
    @CodeGrayHere Жыл бұрын

    What admirable, big-hearted people. If only it could always be so good.

  • @AmeliasMiMi
    @AmeliasMiMi Жыл бұрын

    Kudos to these adoptive parents!!! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @emiliobello2538
    @emiliobello2538 Жыл бұрын

    this should happen often. Both in real life and the movies

  • @TheHouseofcoolstuff
    @TheHouseofcoolstuff Жыл бұрын

    Stephen is truly blessed with a beautiful family who all love and adore him! It doesn’t hurt having more people love you!

  • @kymomma9335
    @kymomma9335 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful beautiful story and the adoptive parents are true gems.

  • @Salman.khan786
    @Salman.khan786 Жыл бұрын

    Those adoptive parents truly are amazing.

  • @jfro3685
    @jfro3685 Жыл бұрын

    I’ll be sharing this story with my circle of friends!!! Great dose of human goodness. ❤❤

  • @nogunnofear6703
    @nogunnofear6703 Жыл бұрын

    What a great story. Love is the best. Peace ❤️

  • @ItzJustMia
    @ItzJustMia Жыл бұрын

    You know, even the youngest parents have to give up what is most valuable to them, but in this day and age, they are still welcomed in to their child’s life with open arms regardless of barriers. This woman took that big risk in giving up her son so he could have the life he deserved. It’s the bond between them that never breaks no matter how far apart they are. Family are the building blocks to a new life brought into the world. Kudos to these parents for doing an amazing thing by letting their son bond with the person who gave him life. ❤️

  • @geisalagordon9966
    @geisalagordon9966 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story!

  • @penz6860
    @penz6860 Жыл бұрын

    Ah! Such love all around that's what life is all about, I'm misting up & wish this whole family, Steve & crew all the best.

  • @neokennime6756
    @neokennime6756 Жыл бұрын

    we need more love like this! 🤗

  • @GiftFromGod4U
    @GiftFromGod4U Жыл бұрын

    His parents were/ARE AMAZING!!! 😭😭😭 His mom was TRULY blessed that they were the ones chosen to love him... and her. 💜🙏🏾💜

  • @carmencarmen9489
    @carmencarmen9489 Жыл бұрын

    Dang ! What a beautiful story 😢

  • @jamesblumensheid353
    @jamesblumensheid353 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, wow. What a beautiful story. My wife and I adopted a baby girl 25 years ago. I can not imagine my life without her. She is loved by her family and friends. Her cousins call her often just like all her family members. She is family! Like my daughter said to me once. " You are the only family I have!" And you know she is so right! She is loved!

  • @jimmyhoffa2458
    @jimmyhoffa2458 Жыл бұрын

    Now that is LOVE!

  • @yeshiworkgashu3192
    @yeshiworkgashu3192 Жыл бұрын

    Humanity on the working ❣️❣️

  • @okieg8960
    @okieg8960 Жыл бұрын

    Bro my mom was 19 and homless and still managed to raised me on her own.

  • @LawNerd23
    @LawNerd23 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing. The best video I have ever seen. God bless everyone watching this.

  • @carolynhummel4791
    @carolynhummel4791 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful!!

  • @annmariepardo6989
    @annmariepardo6989 Жыл бұрын

    It's wrong not to allow the Mother, not to know about each other Happy to hear this STORY Happy ENDING

  • @daolieu4261
    @daolieu4261 Жыл бұрын

    Just lovely story.

  • @TheRescueDogs
    @TheRescueDogs Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story!

  • @TheresaMchugh-eu3vk
    @TheresaMchugh-eu3vk Жыл бұрын

    You got me again Hartman 😭😢

  • @johnedwardjones999
    @johnedwardjones999 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful story.

  • @seachelllles
    @seachelllles Жыл бұрын

    This is sooooo beautiful 🥰

  • @Ariel-uj3kk
    @Ariel-uj3kk Жыл бұрын

    Me watching, oh what was a nice story. emotions still together and then they say, the babies name is Riley, then the tears start

  • @marianavarro3111
    @marianavarro3111 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story 🥰❤👍 this is hopefully a message of love. 💯

  • @markmiller3308
    @markmiller3308 Жыл бұрын

    Consider myself a tough old salt raised by Depression Era parents. But darn it Steve, you always get me. Your stories are uplifting And wonderful. Thank You for reminding me that good exists…

  • @mingfanzhang8927
    @mingfanzhang8927 Жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday

  • @ShannonBlack-mt8hj
    @ShannonBlack-mt8hj Жыл бұрын

    I commend You Madam... You were very brave - And Steven, You are Blessed...

  • @grumpyoldlady_rants
    @grumpyoldlady_rants Жыл бұрын

    She was fortunate to have been able to be in his life. I placed my baby for adoption when I was 16. 50 years ago, all adoption were closed. I was t allowed to see my baby let alone hold her. I knew only that I had a girl.

  • @HardyGirl66
    @HardyGirl66 Жыл бұрын

    This is the way adoption should be! The more love people have, the more they thrive. And if it was this way, I'd be willing to bet that we'd see fewer abortions and more people choosing life!

  • @terrykelly6113
    @terrykelly6113 Жыл бұрын

    Much healthier than closed adoption

  • @AndreaCuchetto
    @AndreaCuchetto Жыл бұрын

    Wow!

  • @terrym5023
    @terrym5023 Жыл бұрын

    Steve HEARTman ☺️

  • @mdhassan9197
    @mdhassan9197 Жыл бұрын

    Good people

  • @cassandrabos2176
    @cassandrabos2176 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet

  • @helenwybolt2371
    @helenwybolt2371 Жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @paultate9283
    @paultate9283 Жыл бұрын

    I'm adopted and always wished I cou'd've found my real mom. Alas, due to closed records it wasn't possible and now I'm sure she's gone.

  • @theReality790
    @theReality790 Жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭😭

  • @gildafontoura1340
    @gildafontoura1340 Жыл бұрын

    😢😊

  • @edwinlipton
    @edwinlipton Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful as you are Nora,, not always true about a mother's love.

  • @jerryyoua9495
    @jerryyoua9495 Жыл бұрын

    Crying over here…

  • @wuyl660
    @wuyl660 Жыл бұрын

    00:08

  • @ancud7958
    @ancud7958 Жыл бұрын

    because God loved the world so much that he gave his only son Jesus Christ for all mankind so that any man who believes in Jesus Christ may inherit eternal life through him if we confess our sins Jesus Christ is faithful and just to forgive us and only through Jesus can we inherit eternal life32

  • @OregonCrow
    @OregonCrow Жыл бұрын

    k

  • @PHN-2024
    @PHN-2024 Жыл бұрын

    Has the CBS News Investigation Team Located “Steven’s/Riley’s” Biological Father Yet?

  • @MissaPality

    @MissaPality

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, we don't know if they have searched for the birth father, whether the father even knew, whether the father did know, but wanted no part, or if the father is even still around. I am sure this family has made their decision based on what that answer is, but we can't make assumptions as to what that situation actually is. I trust, judging by their willingness to involve the birth mother in Steven's life, they would have searched or found the birth father had that been an option. They don't seem like the type of people that would just disregard Steven's birth father.

  • @PHN-2024

    @PHN-2024

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MissaPality So Basically the Birth Mother Had a “One-Night Stand” or She Was a Party Girl who got “Knocked-Up” by someone unknown or Can’t never be found. Just looking at Steven, he must have a Strong resemblance to his Biological Father because I don’t see resemblance to his Bio-Mother.

  • @janetbeatrice9505

    @janetbeatrice9505

    Жыл бұрын

    There's always gotta be someone to drag a sweet story down and pass judgment on people they know nothing about.

  • @MissaPality

    @MissaPality

    Жыл бұрын

    @@janetbeatrice9505 you are right. It is unfortunate.

  • @PHN-2024

    @PHN-2024

    Жыл бұрын

    @@janetbeatrice9505 I Want the Full Story! Where’s His Biological Father! Or Did His Biological Mother Have an “Immaculate” Pregnancy and this Kid is another Jesus?

  • @TsmithJustin
    @TsmithJustin Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful alternative to abortion.

  • @anytopicgoes4119
    @anytopicgoes4119 Жыл бұрын

    This was a good thought but putting it into reality, I really don’t know. The son seems to honor his mom by giving his son the name he was supposed to have. This is why many people don’t want to adopt because of these issues. No matter what a parent do to a child, that child will love them… even if they have them up, they will honor the birth giver with a grand child as if she deserves that.

  • @lyndacarter5090

    @lyndacarter5090

    Жыл бұрын

    Not every child given up was abused, or the parent was abusive. Apparently you’ve never given up a child. Until you’ve walked in these womens’ moccasins, don’t begin to think you understand the pain involved in that decision, or what she may deserve’ down the line.

  • @hayleymariemills

    @hayleymariemills

    Жыл бұрын

    "they will honor the birth giver with a grand child as if she deserves it" SERIOUSLY?? Why wouldn't she deserve it? Giving her child up for adoption in her circumstances was the most powerful form of love she could give her son. She wasn't ready & she let go FOR HIM to make sure he had EVERYTHING she couldn't give him. So how does she not deserve the honor HE wants to give her??

  • @anytopicgoes4119

    @anytopicgoes4119

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hayleymariemills different strokes for different folks. That’s all I’m going to say

  • @fardosanor6140

    @fardosanor6140

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@lyndacarter5090

  • @Mary-sf8cy
    @Mary-sf8cy Жыл бұрын

    I can't imagine not honoring a birth mom by letting her pick the name

  • @anandguruji83
    @anandguruji83 Жыл бұрын

    NORAH O'DONNELL IN DARK GREEN DRESS LEGS AND BLACK HIGH HEELS

  • @anandguruji83

    @anandguruji83

    Жыл бұрын

    NORAH O'DONNELL IN DARK GREEN DRESS LEGS AND BLACK HIGH HEELS

  • @113dmg9
    @113dmg9 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful story!

  • @cybeledalmas-lewis2120
    @cybeledalmas-lewis2120 Жыл бұрын

    Wow