Awh 🥹 such a special story... ❤ My niece was going to be aborted... but the day before she was, my brother-in-law heard her biological mother talking at the restaurant he was manager at... He went over and asked if he could have her baby... ❤ she said yes, and my niece is 14 years old now... God is so sweet to us!! So SO good. ❤

Wow Kim. What a testimony. Wisdom beyond your years. Bless you for sharing.

1. If you were adopting a child, would you choose an open or closed adoption for your child? Why? 2. Do you get together with your biological siblings? 3. I know you said your biological mom passed away, but do you know your biological dad? 4. What made your biological mom choose your parents? ( great decision by the way) 5. What are some things that people who adopt can do to help their child process their story?

Boy, you’re speaking engagement was phenomenal - I cried right through it! It struck a chord with me on so many levels…thank you for sharing your story and ultimately , your testimony. You are 100% undoubtedly my favourite KZreadr but more than that, you feel like a close friend. May God continue to protect you and bless you abundantly! Sending lots of love 😘💞💞💞💓

"I'm so excited for the next chapter of my story, because I trust the one who is writing it." So beautiful! Bless you for sharing your story and the love of our Savior.

Kim, you did a wonderful job speaking. Thank you for sharing your story. I’m sure it touched and will touch many - I was teary eyed and/or crying the whole way through. I love that you mentioned by Voddie Baucham, “If you can’t understand adoption, you can’t understand salvation” and how you said, “I was chosen twice.” 🥹

@MildredMartin-ww5xw

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What a beautiful testimony, thank you for sharing ❤️

Kim, you did an amazing job sharing your story. The best part is the end when you shared your bond with the Lord. Loved it! 💙🙏🏻

You are a very eloquent, engaging and inspiring speaker, Kim. Well done. 👍

Wow! I didn’t know you were adopted! My husband and I were blessed to adopt three separate times. We have three wonderful children 3, 7 and 11. Thank your for sharing this from the adoptees perspective, so helpful for both adoptive parents and their children❤️

Thank you for sharing your story with us Kim! Such a sweet redemptive story! I pray this video goes viral and ALL OF THE GLORY GOES TO GOD!

As an adoptive mom, I love hearing adoption stories. The concept of being adopted by God is one that I love. And it's one that I can share with both my adopted and biological children.

@landymohler3006

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Same!❤

I honestly didn't know you were adopted. God is good. You will definitely help so many that have been adopted. Gods Blessings

You said that you filled a Kim-sized hole in your adoptive parents' hearts, but I kept thinking about the fact that your birth mother had a God-sized hole in her heart. She was looking to fill it with all kinds of things, like affairs, but you might not be here without her infidelity; you might not have that testimony without it, either! Your adoptive parents gave you the VERY best legacy: the word of God, spoken to you, prayed over you, which the Holy Spirit stirred up in you, so that you could proclaim it on KZread. That's pretty amazing!

Beautiful singing. I enjoyed hearing your story.

Hi Kim! I live in Fort Wayne IN, I just wanted to say that it’s wonderful that you were so open and vulnerable by posting this video. I’m sure it will be a blessing to many people ❤️ You have such a beautiful family! God’s plan is always perfect….and His plan was for you to walk this journey so that you may be a light for others 🙌🏻 God Bless!!! ❤

I was crying so much while listening to this. Thank you for sharing! What a sweet story❤

Thank you Sis Kim for sharing with us something so personal. I’m a mother of two sets of twins who God gave to us through adoption. We were married 8 years and our heart’s desire were answers . We have an open adoption ,we receive text calls mail extra from bio mothers and siblings. Our children are now 9 & 7 . We have always wanted them to grow up in love and truth of their stories, appropriate for their age and stage . I know my husband and I can’t take away pain they may face as they grow and have questions. It’s our hope that they always know how loved they are from us as parents and by their birth families. We have a hope being open will help lesson the hurt or possibly of unanswered questions . A child can never have to many people loving them . We ask God daily to give us wisdom when questions arise . Our love and bond with our children is the greatest blessing I have ever experienced besides Gods salvation. I know adoption come from a broken world. It minded my heart in a million ways and I pray I can be selfless in my love and support them as they grow .

You have a village cheering you on.. Thank you for sharing from your heart.

Kim, you have such a beautiful testimony!! Thank you for sharing this!! The part about your bio mom going through postpartum with a Kim-sized hole in her heart so your parents could fill a Kim-sized hole in their heart had me tearing up!! As a mom myself, I commend your bio mom and thank the Lord that she chose life!

I am a foster mom and your testimony brought tears to my eyes. I always dreamed of adopting but after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer we felt that door is closed. But we are thankful we still get to care for children who come into the system. And they feel like they are our children even after they move on from our home!

@heiditroyer1792

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Wow I'm so sorry to hear this but may you be richly blessed as you bless all the little ones that come in and out of your home💕

You said your story so beautifully! I only know one adopted person, my youngest cousin. He came into our family at 2 months old and he's almost 15 now. But I myself have struggled with some feelings that maybe an adoptive child has had... I was raised by my grandparents and my parents weren't in my life too much, and not at all since high school. I always had the question of why my parents didn't want me, or how could they have a child that they don't even care how they're doing or what they're up to in life. I am 33 and still wonder these things sometimes. But I have to remind myself that God spared me of what could have been a much different life with either of my parents, who weren't together. He placed me with my grandparents who gave me a great life. God blessing me with grandparents made me who I am and a much better person for it.

I happened to be visiting your church the Sunday after this. It is so amazing how God puts words in our mouth at the right time that we need them. After all it is his story, and who could tell it better.

What a touching, encouraging testimony. Your vulnerability and courage here is deeply inspiring, Kim. I am so grateful your birth mother chose life for you - and so thankful that God placed you in your family. You are a blessing to many!

What an amazing story of redemption and unconditional love! Thank you for sharing ❤

Thank YOU Kim for sharing such a Personal life story. You can touched Many lives for Christ with THIS! God knew Only You could go through this with HIM & come out on the other-side giving HIM the honor & glory HE deserves. I pray Many will see their need for Jesus to also be made whole. Much Love from NC❤

Dear Kim, your speech was absolutely wonderful and so thoughtful. Your rhetoric skills are amazing. I am so, so glad you are here and that you are happy and well. I bow to you with deepest respect and lots of love.

All I can say is, “WOW”! Thank you for sharing this beautiful testimony!

What a beautiful testimony of healing and being chosen. We have 2 adopted through foster care at ages 6 & 8, now 14 & 16. I appreciate you sharing this and being willing to be vulnerable and honest as I am always interested in adoptee perspectives. Your story left me teary eyed and encouraged.

@jacklynnsmith5668

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Thank you for adopting. 😊

Kim, thank you for sharing your adoption story. I know it had to be difficult for you to do so. So thankful you have a home and now with three beautiful little boys! ❤️🙏

Thankyou for sharing your story! It’s a beautiful story!💗

Your story is bitter sweet. U are one strong and courageous woman .thanks for sharing your adoption story. When I was young I would pretend to be adopted at sometimes. It always looks fascinating to me being adopted 😊may God bless u 🙏 richly

Kim, your story was so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it! ❤Claire (Bobby's wife)

You did an amazing job sharing your story. This will be a blessing to thousands

Thank you for sharing your story. It gives me so much more perspective on adoption and what it all entails. You’re changing lives by sharing yours.♥️

I have no words but a river of tears. Your honesty and emotion was heartfelt. So happy you were adopted by your family. You are a wonderful young woman, mom, and wife . I can not imagine how hard this was for you , but you did an outstanding job . 😊

Best video yet, testimonies are absolutely incredible and I’m weak so the amount of times I teared up and smiled…..I am so proud of you for sharing this and doing this, God is so good and testimonies are a vulnerable part of us to share but God is glorified tremendously when we do share them. Thank you so much for letting us know you like this, and you explained your story so beautifully it was so touching. The comparison to the book series and everything, you did well and God is truly using you no doubt about it. Thank you again for doing this, not an easy decision but a decision worth every bit of discomfort I’m sure. And those who listened to you in person I’m sure needed to hear every part.

Kim, you did a wonderful job. I’m blown away by God’s work in your life. Praise God for sparing you. I was crying. I am not adopted but due to factors in my childhood I wished my birth family would rescue me. Your story reminds me that I am where God wants me to be.

Thanks Kim for sharing your beautiful story of redemption . My husband and I adopted two boys from Russia. They are now 13 and 17. I pray that they one day can have healing and know that they are redeemed. God bless you and your family.🧡

What a beautiful and empowering story. I'm so glad you are here and that your biological mother chose adoption. You did any amazing job speaking and sharing your life story. Thank you. ❤

Kim, it was very special that you shared such a personal story. There is much to.learn from listening to your perspective, and words of wisdom. Thank you, that was very powerful and moving.

Thank you for sharing your story, Kim. As a Mom who adopted 3 children when they were 1, 6 &8, no matter how much love you pour into the children there are questions pain and a empty space that they deal with throughout their lives, that only God can totally fill and heal. God used you mightly for being openand honest on that day and will use you to touch the lives of other adoptees with their questions and hurts who sees this vlog. God bless you.

Your genuine as well as long suffered faith makes the angels smile, Kim. Thanks for making yourself vulnerable for the benefit of others. ❤❤❤💔💌

Beautifully said Kim!! Keep sharing this story!

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Kim! God bless you abundantly! ❤

Incredible Kim- you shared your story but most importantly you shared God’s story and it was ordained by Him every word! Blessings to you and your family!

Kim, girl, Im thankful that God had plans for your life you are such a blessing and I can see you are such a loving mother and wife!

This is so beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

What a wonderful story! I have a cousin who is adopted and she struggled for many years about it. She is dearly loved, but never quite felt connected. She found her birth parents and eventually came to terms with it. But as I said, she struggled for years. Life isn't a fairy tale, regardless of your circumstances. So isn't it wonderful to discover that you are indeed, a child of God!

Wow! God bless you Kim♡♡

So inspiring, Kim.

Such an awesome message Kim thanks for sharing your story. Love you and enjoy your channel ❤

Kim, beautifully shared! Thank you So much for sharing!! It made me cry!

I'm so glad you shared this!! ❤️

Thank you for sharing your story.

Loved this video!! Im so glad you shared this!!❤❤ thank you for being brave enough to post it! I think your story is so beautiful!!❤❤

I appreciate your story. I am not adopted but I know some people who are. Do not ever apologize for your tears. To me it shows a soft , caring and loving heart. You are very special and the Lord had things in mind for you and that is why you are here. You are a great wife and mother and friend.

Wow. That’s an amazing story. You’re an awesome speaker. Blessings to you and your precious family

THANK YOU for sharing some of your story! I'm so thankful your life was spared. I'm sorry your birth mom already died😭 I'm sure your parents are so proud of you and the loving wife and mom you are today! My husband and I have adopted 3 beautiful daughters who came to us thru foster care. It is a privilege I'm very thankful for. But you are right, every adoption holds pain.

Kim…. Thank you for sharing your story! I sobbed. Please know that I needed to hear this and that the Father has blessed me through you. 🙏🏼

Thank you for sharing your story! 🤍

You did amazing Kim! Thank you for sharing.

you are such a blessing to many.

This truly blessed me! Thanks for sharing! Your story made me emotional! And you are truly an inspiration ❤

Kim beautiful story on your adoption your feelings and how you feel today.. it brought me to tears. I really feel that you were placed on this earth for you to share your story and let all of us know that God does have a plan for us all. Thank you for sharing

Thank you for sharing your story ❤ I definitely cried watching this! You are amazing 🤍

Thank you for sharing! Loved your story very encouraging! God is soooo good!!❤

So special and so precious! Our God is an awesome God. Our Protector!! Thankful for your testimony!!! We adopted 3 children so it's coming close and making me even more aware of the brokenness we are living in. Love from Namibia

Oh my goodness I'm sitting here in a puddle of tears! You are so brave to share all this! What a sweet precious story! Thank you! I will share with some of our family that adopted recently. Your story will bless many! 💖😊

So moving and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story of adoption and redemption. 🙏

What a powerful story Kim! Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your family.

Such a beautiful testimony, Kim❤️ You are a gifted speaker and in sharing your story you are encouraging so many!

Kim you did a great job sharing your story. I'm happy you are here

Kim..I cried through most of your video, you are a beautiful soul and the Lord used you today to speak to my heart. Sending you lots of love and a huge hug ❤

What a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your story and encouraging others!

Thank you so very much for sharing your story!! You did a great job. May God bless you and your family!!

Your story had tears welling up in my eyes several times🥹 thank you for sharing!!🤍🫶🏼

I am pausing this vlog to show it to some of the four adopted kids. This is powerful. Thank you for sharing. As an adopted mom I needed this today.

Oh Kim what a beautiful, beautiful story !! You really blew this !! A beautiful job you did telling your story and being made in the image of God. You are so blessed in so many way's. A beautiful marriage, home, three beautiful boy's, and the list goes on. God has truly blessed you !! Thank you so, so much for sharing your adopted story w all of us. I love your little KZread channel. ❤❤

You story and testimony brought tears to my eyes! I didn’t know about your adoption and all your struggles regarding this aspect of your life. I’m so glad you have found peace regarding how your story fits into who you are and how this decision had God save you! Thanks for sharing I’m sure your story will have great impact.

Your story is very powerful, Kim! May God continue to bless you and use you to bless others.

Thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing this, Kim. You articulated yourself well. It was helpful to hear and to perhaps gain some insight into the thoughts and feelings of family members or friends who are adopted.

So proud...you were kind, gracious, wise and brave!

Your story is so beautiful! It made me cry… I’m passionate about adoption, and I love hearing from someone who experienced it personally

Thank you for sharing this! I cried when you cried! Beautiful truths! Glory to God.

Kim, you spoke well. I pray the Lord used you that day and will continue to use you with this video. Taking everything back to the Gospel is Truth, and you spoke Truth well. Thank you for sharing!

Beautiful story Kim! You had me crying and smiling pure joy at the end. ❤❤❤

Thank you for sharing your story. Even when I'm not adopted it was encouraging to listen to. I teard up even thinking of what it must've been like leaving your baby's... 😢 I'm an emotional mess even thinking of leaving my baby for 2 days 😶 I'm so glad you were brave enough to do that. I am sure you were a blessing for many! ❤

Oh my dear you are so loved ❤

We have 2 adopted boys. So beautiful but all so much heartache with one of them. ❤ your story made me cry too. Bless you!

You should be proud of yourself. Wonderful heartfelt testimony.

Wow! Life is interesting with all of the little twists & turns. You’re blessed & I’m so happy you’re here! With your Dr Pepper, cheering up my days. Love this, be blessed

Amazing testimony, I am not sure how anyone can watch with a dry eye. Thank you for sharing.....♥

Funny to see our neck of the woods in your vlog :) My husband and I live right by the school and have many fond memories from our time spent there as students. And yes, the dorms are quite… humble :p Thank you for being a part of Adoption week! We have a few people from our church who have been so blessed by it 🤍

Thank you for sharing. You are a beautiful person and loved by SO many! ❤

Wow, you were amazing, such a beautiful story & you told it perfectly! ❤

Such a beautiful story , I had to 😭May each adopted child come to the realization that you did !

Kim! That was incredible. You are a gifted speaker for sure! Thank you for sharing your story with us and the retreat-goers.

Thank you for sharing your story! You did a wonderful job soeaking!

You are a beautiful person, with a beautiful story. God is good!