Boy adopted from Sierra Leone experiences his first birthday celebration

Abraham had never celebrated his birthday before he was adopted and moved to the U.S. So when his mom appeared with a cake for his most recent birthday, he became overwhelmed with emotion. "It's not just a birthday cake. It's a blessing cake," he said. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

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[ian]

"It's a blessing cake"

Ok well I wasn't prepared for that 🥺💛

[Kingdom_Of_Dreams]

"It's not just a birthday cake" hit me so hard. These two brothers are in a house full of love, and now they have a future they can hope for, all because they found a place where they were wanted and cared for.

[julesb]

I'm glad they were adopted together, what a beautiful family ♥️

[glassmw]

“It’s not *_just_* a birthday cake, it’s a *_blessing_* cake” … that hits *_DEEP_*

[kpoca]

those boys have been through a lot, I'm glad they finally get to experience childhood.

[Yes-dynx]

The way these boys have taught their parents a whole new level of appreciation. Everything about this is beautiful.

[antreaserobinson]

“A blessing cake 🍰 “ what a beautiful story.. 💕 I lost it when he said that 🫤😢

[chrishickory]

"What may look like a house to you"
My guy... THAT'S A PRACTICALLY A FRIGGIN APARTMENT BUILDING.

[AF-gepe]

These guys already look financially comfortable.
And they even had 4 kids.

And yet they saw that and could have done nothing. But they chose to bring two kids in not separate them and give them a better life.
That's not at all and easy thing to do. But they did.

So props to them. Because sometimes doing nothing isn't enough

[jamesmihaley]

Wow when abrham said “its not a birthday cake, its a blessing cake” made me cry like yo thats the realest thing ive heard in years

[fd]

The way the boy speaks is so poetic! 😮 It’s amazing! 😃 I love it!

[bruceleroy]

Just the kind of young Americans we need. Welcome young men.

[youtubehandle-]

Such a beautiful family to adopt the 2 together, so happy for them. ❤️

[joeboggio]

Teary. I myself am adopted from Mexico, but I was adopted as a baby and never knew life as an orphan. I shudder at the idea of being homeless or growing up without my family like these boys did. I am so thankful there are people out there who are willing to adopt brothers like this, especially older ones from around the world. What a beautiful story!

[thedirector]

The way he explains it, he's so thankful it's amazing, it really puts faith in me.

[charlieshandie]

My 9 year old nephew had a full blown meltdown because his birthday cake had a captain america figure on top, and he wanted ironman. I need to show him this video so he can appreciated how fortunate he really is

[CHARCHICHI]

I will adopt one day. God bless this family.🙏🏾

[thefiqster]

Guarantee that these young men will grow up and succeed in life.

[ZellaShark]

Beautiful story. Brought tears to my eyes. Bless those boys hearts. I’m glad they’re in a loving family now.