I met my birth parents after 23 years of silence.

I knew this day would come, and I still wasn’t ready for it…

I was adopted at birth by two incredible parents - I’ve always known it. After two decades of complete silence, I found my birth parents.

The fact that I am alive, married to Alexa, and blessed with my parents is a complete miracle. I feel so blessed to know my birth parents now and to figure out what the future holds.

If you know anyone who’s thinking about adoption or is adopted, please share this with them.

Thanks for watching. 🤍

- Joshua

Special thanks to Jeremy Powers for recording all of the family interviews.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Coming up...
1:02 - Who is Tripp?
3:44 - A Love Story
6:16 - "What are we gonna do?"
8:55 - The Waiting
11:03 - Heartache
13:50 - A Final Decision
16:20 - Meet Your Son
17:40 - My Upbringing
20:57 - I'm Adopted
30:06 - It's Hitting Me
37:11 - Hometowns
44:16 - It Takes a Village
48:20 - Living in the Mess
51:03 - All Things

Tears Into Laughter | My Adoption Story

[joshuachats]

Thanks for taking time to watch my story. 🥹 I hope it encourages you in some way. 🤍

Let us know - where are you watching from?

[robinbliss]

My son found me six years ago and it changed my life. His parents have welcomed me into their lives and their family. His fiancé, now wife, has included me in their lives and invites me to visit regularly. They have since made me a grandmother twice over and given me a new purpose in life.

[evangelinehope]

I am a birthmother who placed her first son for adoption almost 37 yrs ago. I hand-picked his adoptive parents who were pastors in another State and It started out well as a semi-open adoption. I spoke to him 2-3x as he was growing up whenever he needed answers to questions that only his birthmom could provide, and his mom and dad graciously provided this resource to him. But sometime after I got married and had several more children, his mother shifted how she felt about me and I have no idea why to this day. The last time I spoke to him he was 18 years old and it happened by “accident” (God is so kind) Since that time we have not had any contact. I believe that he feels that contacting me would cause his mom to feel betrayed. Please pray with me that the relationship between his both family and adoptive family could be healed and restored. He has 4 younger half- siblings (1 brother and 3 sisters) and would love for the girls to meet him one day. Thank you for this video - what a ministry!!

[alisonmiller]

Tripp looks like your twin brother! What an amazing story.

[jancooke]

What a wonderful testament he is to his parents, so well brought up, well adjusted and loving. His biological parents sacrifice really was for the best.

[lyndalee]

I adopted my son in 1999… I was on call in the ER & he had just been born… his birth mother didn’t want him & I had been trying for 7 years to conceive… Less then 42 hours later I brought him home. I was not prepared at all & never imagined Everyone in that hospital gave me something they were all so happy for us. I didn’t buy diapers for 2 years! 25 years later he is the most beautiful, caring and sweetest young man God could’ve sent to me. BTW… 6 years later I gave birth to his little brother. God Always knows what he’s doing ❤

[nancyscheltes]

We adopted the greatest gift from God 54 years ago. Our daughter. She truly is a blessing from God.❤

[DaisyG]

My son just died, his name is Joshua Adam. Maybe he is saying "hi mom" by letting me see your video. Thank you 💔🙏

[mavisspringer]

I was adopted in 1949. I found my biological family in 2017. Both my biological mother and father had passed away, but I had siblings. I was raised as an only child. Through Ancestry I now enjoy an amazing relationship with my siblings. My story is complicated. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story.

[Kristyn]

This is the most beautiful adoption testimony I’ve ever heard❤️ God bless your whole beautiful family!

[mommyonmission]

Dont know how this popped up on my news feed but what a beautiful story. And so wonderul to see how God raised you to be a godly man, rare to see these days. Thanks for sharing!

[MyTinyBalcony]

I adopted my son out to 2 wonderful people, his parents. They sent me photos every year until he was 18. We keep in touch. I told him very early on that it wasn't that I didn't want him, I did. As a single mother at 19, I just couldn't give him the life that he deserved. Consequently, when he was teased for being adopted, his response to his tormentors was "Well at least I have 2 mommies that love me". Sounds just like me. This is not just a lovely story, but a beautiful one.

[a.wilkins]

Oh man, I'm crying, that is such a lovely kid and now a very special young man, mature beyond his years. I think all involved have been blessed.

[mossfairy]

🇿🇦 My son whom i gave away to 2 most beautiful souls, ( his adoptive parents), doesn't want anything to do with me. He feels if i didn't want him, then why now?
I kept in contact with his mom throughout his life but
I have to accept his choice, even tho it's so hurtful.
I haven't ever gotten over giving him away, i cry every time I see a baby or even just think of it💔he is nearly 30 years old now.
So watching this, gives me hope🙏
Thankyou Josh

[crystalmoskwinski]

I am also an adopted child! I'm so glad your reconnection went well for you! I found some birth family about 7 years ago but met an older brother but three summers ago I found my cousins who are now my best friends! I wasnt able to meet my birth parents b4 they passed away but that is ok! I wasnt "Given up" I was taken for my safety! My parents raised me in a Christian home and I truly believe I was created to be theirs!

[nicolemcclure]

My pastor just sent this to me, I am going to be watching it with my son that we adopted almost 3 years ago. Praying this touches his heart to know that God has a plan for him and his story is nothing to be ashamed of. He’s almost 11. ❤

[cmhooter]

Found my birth parents in 2019. 46 years after my birth. Met my birth father at his funeral. I have a wonderful relationship with my birth mother. Found out my birth records were switched with another baby at the orphanage and that I’m 5 days younger than I thought. It was an amazing journey of searching and discovery. A blessing to finally know who I and my children look like and where interest and mannerisms come from. I wouldn’t change my story for all of the money on earth.

[TrueThingsPrevail]

I searched and found my birthmother when I was 24. Best thing I ever did for myself.

[patriciavanwyk]

I love your story. My father is a minister and has helped find his missing aunt and uncles that were adopted out when their alcoholic father abandoned them. He was also instrumental in helping a birth mother locate and reunite with a son she gave up for adoption back when records were sealed. Blessings on your entire family!

[izzyday]

I’m a birth mother, stories like this always make me smile. I truly believe God helps birth parents find the best choice for their child when it comes to adoption. I’m close with my son and his parents. He started calling me his Birthday mom when he was about 4 and my boys (his big brothers) think of his parents as their aunt and uncle. We love our family as we chose it and wish more people chose adoption. It really is about the love for the child.