Just came across your story. So amazing and happy you found your birth family and full-blooded siblings. I too was adopted and in 2018 at 63 years old I found I have 7 full-blooded brothers and sisters, and a half-brother. I have met them all and everyone has accepted me with open arms. I call it God's perfect timing. Enjoy your family!!

I came across your story because I received my original birth certificate from the state of NYC. She left her name on the birth certificate and I went searching I found the house and ect. Low and behold I found my sister my adopted family said I had and a brother. Now I have a younger sister 4 years. I finally saw a photo of my biological mother. We look exactly alike. I'm crying because I've never felt apart of anything I always had abandonment issues but I just want closure and to tell her thank you for giving me life. Without her I wouldn't have given birth to my greatest masterpiece my son.

On another note in our small family, my husband is adopted, my son-in-law is as well, but I did grow up with my natural mother. My husband was always traumatized by the fact that his parents were married and gave him up when he was two years old. My son-in-law has always been grateful for his adoptive parents. Ironically, he is clearing out the old family home and last night found a precious letter written by a foster parent to his soon to be adoptive parents giving them a darling, humorous, and detailed update on how he was thriving as a 1 year old just learning to walk, the foods he preferred, etc. The find had us all in tears, grateful for a foster family such as that.

I was adopted at 3. Wasn't told I was adopted, but knew something was up. Found the adoption papers at 16. The greatest joy in my life was finding my older sister. Somewhere deep in my heart I knew there was someone searching for me. Every adoptee has the right to know who they are, where they came from, and what medical history that can be put together.

Congratulations... In 1979 I found my birth father; he took me to meet his best army buddy who turned out to be my uncle who had been married to my birth mom's sister...within the month I met my mother...learned I had a brother and sister and a year later I found them...many good years, they have all passed now but I had 20 + years and very grateful to have found my story. Even more blessed to have had the best adoptive parents anyone could have wished for but we all long for "our" story. Happy for you!

I just saw your adoption story and I related to my family. My sister was 16 when she gave up her newborn and I was 13 and worried and prayed for years until they became adults and reconnected. I wrote a poem that I gave to My Nephew Full Grown... I met my nephew for the first time last year. I had waited 40 years to kknow him and it was soexciting. I wrote this little poem to him and the family that loved and raised him to express some of my feelings. I hope you like it. My Nephew Full Grown I am only a child but I know on this day You are part of our family even when you go away. My sister is young but very brave She has given you life with good people, I pray. Each year passes by and I remember with a tear Is this child happy and healthy; do you live far or near? We think of you often and worry with fear that you will not know you have always been dear. I thank God for your parents, their choice was the key I prayed and I hoped for them to find you for me. This gift of a child to form a new family of three; God answered my prayers with a miracle you see! Today I will meet my nephew full grown I too, am much older; I have grandchildren of my own! We share no memories of triumphs that have past Yet we share this miracle to finally meet at last! So, dear nephew this poem’s yours on the day we meet Will it be awkward or easy or just really neat? I’m not really sure what we will do or say But I am certain I will always remember today! Please forgive this poor gift of a poem from Aunt Jean I just had to tell you how much you and your family really mean!

I randomly came across your video and cried….I experienced this in 2018 when I met my bio mother, father, maternal grandfather, and three half sisters after 44 years. It was absolutely surreal and it couldn’t have gone anymore perfect. My parents got to meet my bio mother and we ALL had that same familiar feeling and all I can say is that the whole experience was proof of just how beautiful adoption is ❤

Just stumbled upon this video… your life is very similar to ours. My mother gave up a child while going through a divorce. She had 4 other children as well. Then she had me 7 years later. The child who was adopted out found us when she was 32. Needless to say, our mother was elated!! As we were too!! It’s been 23 years now but it has never felt like she was ever not in this family. She is just like us!! Like you said, “ story book”. I’m so happy for you and your family ♥️

Oh my gosh this story is so heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time! The answering machine message from Devon's Dad cracked me up.😅 The love he had for his son! 😅 It's too bad every adoption story can't have this storyline. They seem like great people, all of them. Go build those forts, guys! ❤❤❤❤

I'm so happy you found your siblings, this warms my heart.

Im enjoying your reunion, because my adoption story didn't end well. I found my bio parents, my dad passed in 97, my bio mom is alive and told me she told everyone in the family I dued in childbirth. She doesnt want to talk or meet. I have 5 bio siblings, she refuses to tell me names. I do love everyone elses happy stories. All my best, Lynn ❤

you were the right child born at the wrong time. great to hear how a great kind person you become despite being adopted, obviously having forgiven your biological parents. i give credit to your adoptive parents for growing up to be the mature adult person you have become.

I am the mother of an adopted son and helped my son find his birth family. I am SO pleased for you and what you have experienced. You tell the story well-and the tears are very appropriate and good.

Amazing story. My half sister found me 6 years ago, she knew about me (and my other siblings) but I had no clue about her. We are both in our 70's now and we are making up for lost time. And yes there was an immediate connection! And she looks more like our mother did than any of us other kids.

Well... if you are going to cry happy/grateful tears there's no better place than in a field. I am happy for you and your family. What a wonderful reunion story.

I know exactly how you feel. I was adopted, and I met my mother and sister in my 20's, and the rest of my mother's kids, my siblings thereafter. I wasn't able to find my father's family until I took a DNA test, 50 years later. These tests are amazing...Unfortunately, my father died in 2015, so I didn't get to meet him, but I found my half-sister. We have only talked on the phone so far, but it feels as if I've known her my entire life. The most beautiful thing she said to me was "Our father would have been so proud of you" Well, I cried like a baby after we hung up. This meant the world to me ❤️

I was adopted at (6) weeks old in 1975. In 2019 I found out the truth behind a lie when I did a popular DNA test. And the “real” father wants nothing to do with me. I don’t care how old you are, it hurts. Love your story! Very happy for other adoptees and their journeys. ❤️

Devon this is truly an amazing story. After 30 years of not knowing who your biological family was and finally meeting them is a blessing. When you got emotional and said crying in a field of buckwheat, I started crying. Ryan and your bond will always be strong💕. It was nothing but God to reunite the family back together. Now you both bought land together and building a home, truly amazing. Continued blessings to your family.

My heart goes out to you and your family. The guilt your parents must have felt for giving you up had to be almost crippling. I can’t tell you how happy I am for you all. You’re lucky because reunions don’t always turn out this way. You all sound like amazing people.

Beautiful, happy story. It's wonderful that you can have this family finally.

So glad you not only were adopted by a great family but were able to meet your other great bio family. What an incredible story. Can't even imagine all the feelings along the way.

My youngest grandson was adopted a little over a year ago. We are in touch with his adopted family. Unfortunately covid has kept us apart aside from one very special visit. You talking about meeting your grandparents has really hit home. Covid be damned. His grandpa and I need to make a trip to spend time with our grandson soon. Thank you for sharing your story.

Wow! An absolutely heartfelt story told so beautifully. I bet I'm speaking for most of the viewers that we felt your every honest emotion which tugged hard at our heartstrings and activated the tear ducts! I'm sure your long lost family is beyond thrilled to have found you!

I understand your emotions because I also was placed for adoption at birth. I was 57 or 58 when DNA tests connected me to a younger half-sister, and several first cousins. I still haven't met any bio family in person, but I talk with that younger sister sometimes and we exchange messages and emails, and Christmas cards. My cousins keep providing me with more stories and photos and I feel like I know them all well. I have spoken to my younger paternal half-brother who had spent his life believing he was an only son. He quickly opened up to me and told me quite ab bit about our common father. I was floored when he offered to give me some of our fathers ashes if we do meet. Just that offer stirs great emotions in me. My oldest half-sister has acknowledge me and we have exchanged some messages. One of my first cousins died a couple of years ago and time is running short for the rest of us. I still have hopes I will be able to meet some, or most of them next year.

You just popped up on my feed and you’ve made my day! Beautiful story! Love from sunny Spain! X

I've never been to your channel before but you had me laughing and crying at the same time. Such a beautiful story!

It brought tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful story I had to share.

I watched another story a while back where a teenage girl and boy had a son and put him up for adoption and then later married and had more kids and reunited with the adopted son so it definitely does happen. Its a shame that the first born wasn't raised by his biological parents but it was the best decision at the time. So glad they all reunited. One big happy family for both biological family and adoptive family.

I was 10 when I found out my youngest aunt had a girl. My dream was to always meet her and see what she was like. My Aunt died suddenly 2 years ago and I month later my Sister received a email. Her daughter is my Aunts twin. It’s like we’ve known one another our entire life. Have yet to meet them. Fantastic story for you and your family.

There is something about blood that connect us. I meet my paternal cousin, the first person I ever meet on my fathers side when I was 65. It was an instant bond and love keeping in touch with her. This is a wonder story and thank you for sharing your experience!

My husband and I just found his biological father after 53 years. We’re making a trip to Texas to meet him. Thank you for sharing your story!

Devon, thanks for sharing your story. I’m glad you found more of your family and were able to find answers to lifelong questions. You did well in communicating to the camera as if you were talking to a friend. You guys have plenty of life left ahead of you.

This was an amazing story Devin, we adopted our youngest daughter at birth, it was an open adoption in the beginning, we don’t have contact with them now due to some not so good lifestyle on mothers part no father ever in the picture. So happy for you my friend, the lord has definitely blessed you.

What a great story. I’ve been wanting to watch this video for a while (plus the two earlier videos that you and Ryan each did on this subject - I haven’t watched those two yet). I was waiting for the right time to watch it because I knew it’d be a tear-jerker!! My wife also found siblings (1/2 siblings) when she was in her early thirties. Well she was listening to this video while I was watching it. Of course she teared up - reliving her experience with her similar situation. Great to hear of you reconnecting with you biological family. 👍🏼👍🏼

Great story, thanks for sharing. When I first met my brother at the age of 50 something I found it to be really bizarre as well. It was immediate the sense of 'we just fit/belong' same sense of humour, we laugh a lot. He looks like my sons. It is really weird, but in a good way. We were both adopted, so have that common understanding as well.

I cried watching you getting emotional. I’m so happy for you. What a heartwarming story of love. 💙

I just happened to watch this video that came up on my feed. Your story is heartwarming and I’m so happy for you and your family! I’m 56 and for the first time in my life think I’m ready to pursue “finding” my birth family. I have very little to go by and was told my mother was from Dublin, Ireland. I’ll look into what you shared regarding an adoption registry. Many years ago I tried to find a process that could help me but came up with a dead end. I’m not going to do DNA testing so this might be another way. God bless you!

I'm with you man. You've got me, I'm a forever fan. I'm going back to make sure I have the notification bell on.. man... I appreciate your transparency. I'm so glad that the Lord brought yall together and you were able to meet and make up for lost time. I was crying with you brother. What a blessing. I'm so glad you reached out and I can only pray that my son will do the same one day 🙏🏻 I needed this. I'm so glad to see that it is possible for reunion, happiness, and wholeness to come out of a situation like this. Thank you for sharing your story, really.

What’s wonderful is, that you grew up a wonderful person by an adoptive parent and you also now have your bio family too!

Wow! amazing story, glad you found your biological family.Love to hear real story. Same story of my husband until now he is praying to see his biological family. May God make a way too for him, he was adopted when he was like few months old.Fully watched, happy for you. I'm your old supporter here.

Such an amazing story! I love that you were able to connect and bond with them and build an amazing relationship.

You all felt like you had always been together because in a way you had. You were always in their psyches, even the siblings who didn’t know of your existence would have unconsciously picked something up. 💜

It is comforting to see/hear a man, describing such an emotional event in life and it is inspiring. Thank you for sharing that.

I found my biological family at 75years old. I have 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Both parents are deceased.. Found each other through Ancestry.. this happened in 2019...We now live in the same city.. we all have same parents we see each other monthly at the least.

Wow what an amazing story! Very heartfelt! So glad that you found more of your family!

Wonderful story. So glad you’re able to find your family

"Crying out in a field of buckwheat" sounds like a country song! Too sweet! We are all human with human emotions, and it truly is ok to cry.. crying isn't always sad.. sometimes it's overwhelming happiness..

what a wonderful story...I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face as I lost my older brother 12 years ago....I miss him every day........

Hi new friends here, from Texas. Your life story is a incredibly moving, so touching. You hit it on the nose cause it sounded like one of those Hallmark movies. Such a beautiful blessing to have been reunited with your biological family. I pray that you and your family continue on this road of making beautiful memories. God always has a plan and a purpose over our lives. Many blessings our newest friends.

FANTASTIC STORY! Very heart warming. I have really enjoyed hearing your story, Mike Lewis

BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing. I will use it in my teachings. I am a psychotherapist who specialises in family systems and I get a lot of abandonned children(adults now). They all dream or have dreamed about meeting one of their parents, but were often put off of the idea for either fear of hurting an adoptive parent or being rejected by them again. The final decision should lie with them and social services and all the people in between should abstain from interfering. I have clients who have been adopted and rejected by their adoptive parents when they got divorced, so rejection is out there and will plague their lives forever anyway. In the end there is a chance here of things turning out well. If it's not the case, you will have faced one of the biggest fears of all - Rejection!

I’m not sure how your story popped up for me but I’ve just found a cousin I never knew existed. Unfortunately my auntie, his mum has passed away but we’re in the process of making a time for him to meet his 2 brothers. I believe they’re 1/2 brothers but family is family right!❤

HEYYYY New subscriber from 7F goal setting live!!!! So excited to get to know your channel!

Such a great story. The world needs more of this kind of goodness!

Your story also had me in tears! I am so happy for you. The older we get the more you realize how much family means. I am 77 years old and lost my husband two years ago. I look at my three adult children and see so much of their dad in them……. It is comforting feeling that bond to my husband. Makes me feel part of him is with me even though he is no longer by my side. Savor ever moment with your siblings…..every minute is a blessing!

"I was still in my suite........ didn't even take off my jacket or tie"🤣🤣🤣 Ok, Ok we get it, you had a desk job! I have too, but I'd much rather be in that field that you're standing in! I so happy for you and Ryan, and your entire family🙏. Great story! Thanks for sharing.👍

Love it! So great that you are able to take this journey together now. Thanks for sharing this. And happy anniversary!

Dont know why your video popped up...I too was adopted at the age of 2.1/2 years old in the UK, I truly felt so much of what you spoke of...I too got to meet some of my biological family...brothers ,Uncle, and many of their children...so much to tell for sure...I'm 75 years old living my life now in the Philippines 🤔🤗🤔great story you've told thank you for sharing❤️

What a happy outcome. I hope your adoptive parents have come around. Everyone deserves to know where they came from.

Well that had my eyes filled with tears! What a wonderful story. What a blessing God brought y’all back together! Pray your relationships and family continue to bring more precious memories together! God Bless you both! 💕

Your story is so wonderful ! How great that you have found all the pieces to your family. Look forward to your next video:)

Found my family on my biological father’s side in 2018 when I was 73. He had passed away in 2002. Three half sisters living in Texas, but originally from SC. AncestryDNA.

Fascinating story. Powerful. Amazing that you were fully welcomed by all.

This is such a beautiful story and I’m glad KZfaq recommended it to me. You got a second chance to be a part of what sounds like a very loving family. I’m very happy for you. 🙂

Your story is so awesome that I will start an awesome playlist with it. 😁 I think this is one of the best, if not the best, story of an adopted person looking for his/her biological parents. 💝

How blessed you were. I also found my family. I had 2 brothers. One said I was a crazy lady and I never met him. The other was thrilled to meet me but he turned out to be a jerk. He had had 5 wives and he thought 5?? Kids who,had nothing to do with him. Both brothers are deceased now. I was rejected by the rest of the family. Two Aunts complained that I should be ashamed and to leave them alone. My mother denied me until she died. Her death certificate said she had 2 children, not 3. Of course a big dissapointed t but okay by me. I sent the Aunts a letter stating that I was ask ALWAYS about health questions. I said if they would complete the questions I sent I would never contact them again. I have not. That ended it for me.

Great story. I'm a 60 year old adoptee and I spoke to my birth mother for the first time this week. It was quite surreal. I live in the UK and she lives in USA. She has 6 children, my half siblings, but she hasn't told them about me and is terrified of their reaction which is sad. I'm hoping she will tell them before she passes away. I have told her I won't contact any of them while she is alive but that I will be contacting them when she has passed on as I belive they have a right to know about me and they can decide if they want to get to know me or not. Her husband did know about me but he has passed on. My birth mothers older sister accepted me straight away and we have been chatting via WhatsApp for a few months now. She lives in Italy and she is delightful. She is working on my BM to try and get her to tell her children about me and she persuaded my BM to speak to me. I felt an instant connection to my aunt because she welcomed me straight away as soon as I DNA matched with her granddaughter who lives in Australia. She knew who I was instantly and asked her granddaughter to ask me if she could have my number. She wants me to go and stay with her in Italy as she wants to get to know me more. She phones me twice a week and we talk for hours. I feel like i've always known her. I'm hoping I can get to know my BM better if she gets over her shame of having had a baby out of wedlock. I also found my birth fathers side and learnt that he passed away in 1996. He also had 6 children in his marriage, so I have 12 half siblings, 6 in the USA and 6 in Ireland. It was quite a shock to find out I had that many siblings I can tell you. I haven't as yet contacted any of them. I found their names from my birth fathers obituary and I Googled them and found them on FB so I ,now what they look like and where they live. Just need a bit more time to assimilate it all before trying to contact them to introduce myself. Their mother has also passed on.

Wow!!! You had me in tears!! What an awesome heartwarming story about you and Ryan and the whole dang family meeting!!! I’ll surely subscribe and glad you came through my feed… ❤️❤️

Wonderful story, what a blessing to be enveloped by your family. You can spend the rest of your lives catching up!

Wow, Thank you for sharing your story with us. It really touched my heart, especially when your emotions were so clearly displayed. 😢💕 You seem like such a genuine, awesome person! I'm so happy for you that you found your biological family. Will be looking forward to hearing more of your continuing story. Makes me feel like I'm a part of the "new" chapter in your life! You are so brave to share your story online with so many.... I wish you the very best as you continue to build a beautiful relationship that includes your biological family. Hoping that there is also room in your life for your adopted family too as I'm sure there is la lot of love there too. I bet you could write a very touching book about your journey! Blessings as you continue your journey! 😊💖

Wow! What a beautiful story. So happy for you 🙏

It is wonderful that you found your birth family and the siblings you never knew you had. Now life can really move forward for you. My hope is that you can balance both families with grace.

Very happy for you and your family. I, too, was adopted, but did not get my wish of being accepted by my birth mother's husband or my half sisters, they simply did not want contact at all and neither would they give me even a photo of her. I have, however, been blessed with a beautiful son who is the Sunshine of my life and who comprehends the loss I feel of no family. My wish is that more people experience what you have found and not the feeling of rejection I have had to deal with. Stay safe and happy.

What a wonderful story. I'm trying to type with tears in my eyes! LOL The fact that you hit it off with everyone is such a good thing. You must be quite the positive man, I think it's great. Thank you for sharing, I'm sure that wasn't easy and so personal. Can't wait to see how your and Ryan's "treehouse" turns out! LOL I know it's not a tree house. The field of buckwheat your standing in looks nice. Have a great week!

I absolutely love your story!! Wishing you the best 🙏

What a story! Very emotional. Glad to hear some positive and good in this world.

Aww how cool is that! Thanks for sharing your story! Look forward to following your progress on your land!

Incredibly interesting. Thank you for letting us be a part of it all!

Such a wonderful story! I have heard that a buckwheat field is the best place to be emotional. 🙂 It is fabulous that your entire family has bonded and are so happy. ❤

I love your story, thanks for sharing it with us.

I’m 65. Did 23&me on a whim. Just found out I have a full sister & brother in the UK. Never knew I was adopted!

Such a great story. Love it. Thanks for sharing it with us

Your story is just amazing!! I was also adopted and your story resonates with me - - wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

I so know how you feel I was 47 years when I met 2 of my siblings It’s overwhelming isn’t it ❤️💕

You and your family made this such a wonderful reunion! Looking forward to all that you share on your new land!

I was adopted at the age 5, and met my mom and half sister when i was in my mid 20's. I am so glad you also met your birth family!

So interesting. I've never been able to watch adoptee stories. I was placed for adoption at birth & never thought I'd have the reunion story. I'm so glad you had such a great experience! I recently connected with my birth mother & it's been effortless. We meet in Sept for the first time & I'm so excited to see her in person! I have 4 siblings! Excited for that, too. My birth father has no interest, but that is absolutely his right. I love hearing good stories now that I'm able to without crying, lol. The effortlessness of it all has been the most shocking part. I've never really felt like I fit. It's a strange feeling to feel that for the first time at 35.

I find this inspiring in so many ways.

Very compelling and heart felt. Really appreciate your story❤️

Wow. 6am is too early to have tears in my eyes. Happy tears though. Your story is beautiful. I’m so happy you had good adopted parents and then were able to find your bio family. I’m truly happy for you all. May you continue to have all the blessings you deserve. Much love.

What a Beautiful story! 😥

Doesn’t always work out that way, but wonderful when it does. I’m 80yrs old now, but I was a ward of the state from the time I was two yrs old. At 16 at looked up my father, went to see him and he was a complete loser so I never bothered again.

Thankyou for sharing. That was such an amazing story. I loved it!!❤❤

Awesome Devon. I never get tired of hearing this story. I thought I was the only one that gets emotional out in a field. Lol. Awesome video. You guys are great people.

Great story. Thanks for sharing. Got me bawlin.

Thank you for sharing your story. Very heartwarming. I found two brothers a few years ago after searching for 25 years so I know how emotional it is. I love to see other's fill in the missing pieces of their lives. God bless.

Amazing story! So awesome how it worked out!

Heart warming. Congrats on your reunion !

I pray you have a life full of Love and Peace! This is incredible. I cried with you. This is beautiful💛

I love your story and the updates! How kind of your adoptive mom to write a letter to your bio mom! Hope to see many more updates in the future!