Izzy is unrecognizable since she was first adopted. You guys have done an incredible job. Both little girls look SO HEALTHY and HAPPY.

Bless you Stan for talking about the anxiety attacks. Keeping it inside is what creates the attacks. Acknowledging the feelings we’re holding in, to ourselves, and unpacking them so we can accept them and let our emotional reactions to life pass through us throughout our day is how we heal 💜

Stan, thank you for your service. Thank you to your friend that passed for his service. People don't understand how mentally challenging what you do is, and I'm so so appreciative of what you do. Mama and Stan, your relationship is such an amazing example of what a true partnership is. I love you guys so so so much. Love your transparency, your honesty, and especially your family. As someone that struggles with severe anxiety, it's sooooo important to have support around you. What works for me when I'm anxious is finding things around you that deal with the 5 senses. 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. that grounds me often!

Stan, thank you for your service and for talking about your mental health. This is so encouraging for so many men. Men shouldn’t be shunned for being emotional. It should be supported! Praying for you ❤️

God is Awesome!! Izzy wasn't even walking or standing and you all saved this beautiful child and now she's all over🥰😘🙏🙌Bless Her Heart love all those sweet babies ❤️😘

Thank you so much Stan for opening up about your Anxiety. My youngest daughter has episodes and I always feel like I can't help her, but I am with her the entire time. Your family so deserves this vacation and can't wait to hear about it.

I think the secret to your beautiful marriage is that you TALK. That’s such a gift! Sending you blessings from Newfoundland, Canada!

I've lived with anxiety my whole life and I'm only 22 (especially getting attacks at night) and its horrible having your body react in a way you know isn't rational or realistic, but having someone to simply hear you while you talk is such an amazing type of therapy! Something that really helped me to is getting out of your room or home and going for a short walk/drive to get fresh air and sort of get out of your head and let a different perspective in. Sometimes the brain feels anxious and senses danger of something irrational and changing your environment can trick it into feeling like you're away from that "danger"

Our prayers are there for all of you. Have a great vacation, Stan be well and love seeing Isabelle standing!!

Izzy completely and totally trusts y’all. She looks so much more relaxed and genuinely happy.

Thanks for talking about panic/anxiety so openly! I have panic attacks too. It’s really tough, but it happens to lots of people! Most people I know have anxiety! Therapy, medication, and mind/breathing exercises have been so helpful! Love your family, lean on them- it’ll be ok!

Thank you Stan for sharing. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Blessings.

You guys are so wonderful together! God bless you Stan :)

It felt good to know that someone as strong as a Sheriff has the same kind of feelings I do. I appreciate you being open about the things you are going through. So many people such as myself suffer from anxiety and can value your ability to be open and get help from your wife and others.

You are great parents, a wonderful couple. Happy to hear you have recovered, you're a great man.

I’m lifting you all in prayer right now. Thank you, Stan, for your service and commitment to our country. Thank you for sharing this, as many, myself and my daughter both deal with depression and/or anxiety. Never are you stupid or wrong. God Bless you guys, and continue to give you peace, comfort, and wisdom in this season. Praying for your baby girl in China, as well. May God hold her, until you all can. 🙏🏻✝️💖

God will bless you and family for your kind compassion heart.Prayers for you and family as well.

I’ve just recently found your channel and I think you are an amazing family. Thank you Stan for being so open with your anxiety it is very hard for men to be open and you talking about it can help others.

Your little guy Jackson is so go with Izzy. Such a grown up little man. You guys are generally good people and I'm sorry that Stan is going through that and I will definitely say a prayer for you guys.

Panic attacks are the absolute worst. You are in my prayers. It’s so important to have someone that listens to you. Just remember, This Too Shall Pass. 🙏

Thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing it’s important to open up especially for one who doesn’t usually talk about what’s going on. You both are very uplifting to listen to . God be with you both, and Stan be careful out there thank you for your service

Stan, I am so happy that you are getting help for your anxiety. It's so important that you always talk about what is bothering with your amazing wife. Thank you for your service.

Stan you are not alone in dealing with anxiety. May our God’s peace wash over you and your thoughts.

I’m very amazed by y’all. Very brave of Stan to share his anxiety attacks here. Praying for God’s blessings of strength, peace and provision as you journey on to glorify His name.

Good for you to find amazing support :) I have lived with it for too many years alone and it affected my health badly recently .. Again Im really happy you have the support you need . Good luck and thank you for your service .

Wow look how she has grown...So happy to see her having a good time...Thank you guys God Blesses you more each day ...

This is what I like about you guys you are so open. That was a severe attack by Satan and you overcame. Praying for money to come for the adoption and will put Stan in there too.

Wonderful Stan! Talk! Talk! Talk! Really good to do so! Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your family. I love your family!

My 15 year old son has severe anxiety attacks as well Bless you and your beautiful family. May God wrap his arms around Mr.Stan and get him through this difficult time. I love your channel and the way it focuses on family the good the bad. We need more channels like yours.💜

There is no shame in what you are going through Stan you are a good strong man and even the strongest struggle, we love you and appreciate you and your families sacrifice, so glad you can talk about it. Much love from North Carolina 💐💝

To Stan...it is so great that you talk about how you are feeling and what you are going through. Talking really helps to heal. I came across a quote (was possibly in a movie but it made sense to me) ....."If you pray for patience, God wont suddenly make you patient but will give you opportunities to become more patient" Same could be said for strength or anything really. As weak as you may feel now.......you will gain something from having gone through these challenges. Whether it be the ability to understand others more, to help others going through similar struggles, to become even closer or to be a stronger person. You both are such a team and its great that you have each other to face the dark nights together. Take care.

You guys are just amazing!! You are a true show that love and care is what makes the child grow! Thank you for doing this for these beautiful girls!

You two are couple's goals! You both are such a blessing and Stan....... From the bottom of my heart Thank for your service! Not everyone hates police officers! I am thankful that you answered the call to do this hard job! God Bless you and keep you safe!

You are all precious. 💗

You do what you want they are your children and thank you for helping children who need a family that no one else wants. So enjoy your kids and spoil them a little they deserve it too! God bless you for all you do! Love from Tammy a fan in Missouri

Praying peace and protection over you both. Glad you have local prayer warriors to cover you. 💗

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story with us.

When Stan feels an attack coming on, try this. And he can do it over and over until he calm down. Most of the time this will at least take the edge off but it can completely stop an attack. Look and count, nice and slow- 5 things you see 4 things you hear 3 things you're touching or can touch think of 2 things you like to eat what do you smell? Deep, controlled breaths. Let your senses reset. Also (and he might not like this or want to try it) cutting way back on sugar/sweets intake helps most people. It's not fun, but it's worth it. His B vitamins might be off too (you can look up how important B vitamins are for this type of thing). Jarrow is a good brand for B's. Regular B's from the store are often not in a form most people's bodies can properly use so look for B's that are methylated (start with a small dose. If he is really deficient starting with a regular dose can make things worse for a day or so. The Jarrow brand are very easy to cut in half). If he will drink herbal tea, get him one that has chamomile in it. I personally love sleepy time peach herbal tea and it has chamomile. It is soothing and it can also help to calm you down. On more of a spiritual level, pray and ask God to send any evil spirits away that might be in your home or affecting you. Ask him to send angels to watch over you and help to calm you. I hope one or more of these things help. Usually it's a combo that ends up working most of the time and the knowing that you have things available to help you can really be a big help because otherwise it can feel like you are alone in it and you don't have any tools to get you out of it. “If for a while the harder you try, the harder it gets, take heart. So it has been with the best people who ever lived." Jeffrey R. Holland

Oh thank you so much for sharing. I loved your videos before and I so appreciate and love your videos even more . Your honesty and transparency is an example for us all. Please stay safe and enjoy your vacation. Stan: thank you for everything you have done and choose to do for the last 26 years for the safety of the community. My husband and I both appreciate it.

I loved seeing Mika swimming around in the pool. She is such a darling little girl. I absolutely adore her. I saw where Stan mentioned anxiety on Facebook and I’ve had him on my heart since then. Thank you for bringing this up and talking about it. I pray he’s doing okay.

Hang in there, there are millions of us who appreciate our law enforcement officers.

Such wonderful information, Thank you for your honesty, candour and topic of discussion. You two are amazing. Rich blessings always

My husband, Travis retired from the Marine Corps 6 years ago. He completed his career with Mike Co on Parris Island (that was a hard run for our marriage) . He now works with the Patrol Division for the Sheriff Department and is the breacher for the Sheriff Department SRT unit. Since finding you guys channel, I’ve lived vicariously through y’all ☺️

Thank you for using your platform to help people. Im so glad I watched your video til the end.

Sending prayers for peacefulness... you are such an amazing family... This world is a challenging place for all of us and can be very scary .. Be well.. stay safe...God Bless 😘

Izabelle is doing so well! So glad to hear you are adding another little girl to your loving home.

My grandaughters follow ur video. She's amazing . ur family are marvellous. Bless u and pray life rewards you. No words i can express . that can compensate what u do.

I love you guys 🤗 Stan, I have been in your shoes before and I want to say is, thank God for the support of my family and friends. Ashley is an amazing woman and an awesome mom. Thank the lord you have her by your side through all the struggles that you have incurred. I can't wait to see the new little girl once the adoption is final. 🥰 Enjoy your vacation..

Having lived with anxiety attacks for years I learned if I feel it coming on if I stop close my eyes and become aware of my breathing and find my balance of gravity from the top of my head to my feet it helps me stop it!❤️

Panic attacks cannot physiologically happen if you slow your breathing down. Once this was explained to me and I learned to force myself to slow down my breathing I got control over them. They are the MOST horrific and terrifying thing but you definitely can control them .

Thank you for your transparency. Your sharing your story will change lives in a positive way. I also suffer from anxiety and it really sucks.

Isabella has come along so much!! You’s are doing a fantastic job. Stan sending you lots of well wishes, good for you opening up. 💕💕 Much love to you all from 🇬🇧💖💖 Keep doing what you’s are doing!! xx

Anxiety is so overwhelming. It goes from feeling extreme anxiety to what we call in Ireland/England a panic attack which is physical. The body goes into fight or flight response and pumps in adrenaline. The breathing is affected and it can sometimes feel you are dying! Regulating the breathing is a big key to controlling the feeling of breathlessness and sometimes nausea. Having someone saying 'breathe slowly, in to five breaths, out to five breaths etc. Sometimes breathing into a brown paper bag helps - Macdonalds bags are the best!!! How do I know this? I ha a period of anxiety around 20 years ago, and ended up training as a spychotherapist/counsellor - a job i did for 25 years before retiring 4 years ago. If you ever want to talk or message, please go ahead and do so.So many people are feeling the strain right now. Love you all and will pray for you too. It just shows the feeling, sincere person you are Stan. xxx

I’ve suffered with crippling anxiety and panic disorder for over 20 years and I feel for you and your experience. It’s a very real and scary thing that is truly happening inside your body....even if you know in your mind that it will pass....it still feels like in those moments, you are on the verge of death. Its very hard for people to understand if they have never experienced it themselves, and that can be very frustrating at times. It’s a daily struggle for me and because of the meds I’ve been on for 20 years....my body is so dependent on them and as much as I’ve tried to ween off...I haven’t had success. I’m 37 years old and since the age of 16 I have been working with children in some capacity. I’ve worked with deaf children, autistic children, children with behavior problems and typical children. I’ve taught preschool and Pre-k and have been a nanny for many years as well. However, I don’t have children of my own because I don’t want to be on medication while pregnant...but I can’t get off them 😩 I’m not getting any younger and I want nothing more than to be a mom...but I’m afraid that window is closing and I may never get there. The struggle is real and I appreciate you speaking out about your story! Sending positive vibes and peace your way ✌🏼❤️

Love you miss Ashley and Mr Stan I know what you are talking about ! Love you guys 💟 you guys are are helping me go through a rough time in my life right now 💕 💖 love you guys 💕

Glad that you’re talking about your mental health. As a society we don’t like to talk about it. However, thank you Stan for your service and being open about it. I’m just thinking about my special education students and the anxieties they will have coming back to school next week. I hope your vacation is a nice relaxing time for your family. Will continue to pray about your family and your adoption.

Ashley I think you & your family r wonderful, honest good people! Tell Stan to look into meditation & breathing because that’s what helped me the most with my attacks! Have a great vacation! 💗🙏🏻☀️

Big hug, Stan... We don’t realise how much stress (lots of stressors?) a lot of us are under and have been under. So pleased you have the support of your family, friends & church - as well as a lot of us strangers who really do care 🤗

hi there, I'm Hazardgirl from Canberra Australia, I have extremely severe Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy as well as many many other disabilities/conditions/ailments that stem from it. I'm also a singer/songwriter/performer/all-around media agent too and I love it because it's not only something/ many things that I love live and breathe but with the singing it also me to stretch and relax all the muscles and organs involved in enabling us to sing, that also help and allow us to drink/swallow/chew etc. I also wanted to say that I came across your channel and your story after seeing it on Facebook, and felt so immensely moved and touched by your story. thank you so so very much for showing us all the world over just it means to have love and to be TRULY LOVED, despite having many many health challenges, just as my awesome mate and pseudo brother and fellow singer/songwriter - Luke O'Shea (pictured in profile pic) did for me (and will forever continue to do so), given that my own estranged birth parents, failed immensely in giving me this. To have the immense love/support/guidance etc from Luke at first was extremely overwhelming for me as you could imagine, however, very slowly over a period of time I began to learn and know just what it was like to have love and to be loved. Luke and his family along with our extended Country Music Family are indeed my awesome pseudo-family and I am and will forever remain grateful for this. Kind Regards, Hazardgirl xx

You are both such lovely people. I aspire for me and my family to be just half as good as you all. 🥰

Yes. She is changing a lot. Thank you Father. Bless your holy name.😇😇😇

GOD BLESS YOU ALL. HAVE A GREAT VACATION

Just saying hello! And wishing well to your whole family, including Stan. Thank you so much, not just once, not just twice, but for over and over again doing courageous things (even when they're scary!) because you believe that human beings, their lives, feelings, and well-being, matter. You bring us inspiration and courage.

You are a beautiful honest couple, so good you have church friends to help support you.

This is a way to help with Anxiety attacks: Look around, Find: 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste. I have had anxiety attacks for years, you are not alone.

I will pray for you and your family. Trust in the Lord He's always by your side and He will guide you along the way. Take care and may God be with you and your family. God Bless you........Amen

Hey. Little man. Hes is a looker. Watch out girls.😇😇😇

I have just subscribed to the channel and I’m watching all your video. Can I just say what a loving family you are. You have raised your kids so well and the fact they were able to open theirselves up to the adoption of these beautiful children shows how much love they have in their hearts that they were so welcoming and able to allow their parents to share their love to two now soon to be three new members of the family. That is selflessness right there xxx

Amen To you Stan And thank you for your service and Police work #Teamblue Anxiety is HORRIBLE I've had it for years especially now with this pandemic I freak out with my mask... So please your not Alone.. Ashley your Amazing love y'all

You’re not alone Stan and you are not crazy. I thought I was having a heart attack when I had a panic attack. We all deal with stress in a different way.

Thanks Stan for being so open about anxiety, it will definitely help others 200% 💞 At 14: 00 I know not intentional, I think you caught him off when he was going to say more, unless it was the editing. 💞 PS yummm love air heads esp the cherry ones which they do not put a lot of. They put more of the blueberry and watermelon.why?? pls more cherries 💞 💞 💞

Hi good morning I hope you're OK and enjoying your time away with your family and good health

YOU GUYS ARE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. I'M PRAYING FOR YOU. Stan, I lost 12 family members in 2017, my mom in Nov, 2019 and my sister in April 2020, if it wasn't for my loving God, I would not have made it.

Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏼❤️

I think your dealing with this perfectly well. You are talking about it, and your getting prayer.

Lizzie has gained sooo much weight. Thank you God. I pray He continues to heal her beautiful soul & body. So glad she's out of cast. Emerson, with dark hair, would look just like mommy. Each of my kids had accidents...nothing major thank God. Sad thing, it was always OUR vehicles first that got dented, swiped, scratched....then they got their own vehicles after they practiced on ours.

God bless you and you're family 🤗I love watching you're videos

Iv suffered from anxiety attacks it isn’t nice I believe once your aware of what is happening to you it becomes a bit better. Talking really helps. Thank you for the work you do it can’t be easy at all.

hi. I'm glad I saw your video and discussed about anxiety. It happens to everyone and opening about it makes people aware of it also. And yes family and friends are great support group. I had it while we are on lockdown and still coping and dealing with it. But I have faith and trust in HIM. and that keeps me moving. GOD bless your family and thanks for the good vibes.

So, i've been dealing with anxiety for some time now, and I believe that when we go through anything it's just so we can help others. What really healped me, besides talking, it was touching somebody else douring the crises, or feeling their heart beat, exercise and for sure lots of meditation (when i say the last one, people don't really believe me, but it's amazing!!)

Love and care cures all anxieties..I will pray for your hubby sorry I did'nt get his name... He is such a goid daddy

Hey Family.!!! 😇😇😇

ugh not gonna lie, I'm crying right now. because the past few days I've been sooo anxious and I needed the encouragement. heading to my bible now, love y'all

Izzy’s haircut is so darling!! 🥰❤️

your an amazing mum woman wife you don't need justify yourself to strangers you know and you family know what your true intentions are and that all matters love and prayers to you and yours x

I have found when my daughter has a panic attack I hug her and pray with her then listen. It helps her and me when I have anxiety attacks also.

Thinking of you Stan, anxiety attacks are awful. My husband through ill health suddenly developed them so I know exactly how stressful they can be. You are a srong man speaking about how you feel and not keeping it to yourself. More than ever, you all enjoy your break.. 💕

Praying for Mr Stan, I also suffered from anxiety. Let go and let God. I learned to talk and breath through it, been a long time since I last had one. Praying and sending lots of love. Lolly your baby is beautiful!

As someone who gets panic attacks, I want to thank you for talking about them. It’s more common than you may realize. I began having them when my father was suffering from cancer, and when sadly he passed they continued to happen intermittently. They are quite scary when they happen, and plain logic alone doesn’t generally stop them in their tracks, because they have nothing to do with intelligence, strength, or common sense. It’s the body’s automatic “fight or flight” response getting activated at unnecessary times.

You guys are fantastic. I love your attitude towards life. May the good Lord bless you and your whole family.

Wow I love the transparency this is real life!!

Thank you guys for sharing. I am dealing with anxiety myself and several of my friends also

Love you all and just discovered you. Dollar tree candy is a must for travels and teenage get togethers!! Thank you for your services, Stan. Work through that anxiety and God has you. You both are angels.

Maybe the delay with the adoption is God's way of telling you to slow down Stan. You have a very busy career and a very busy lifestyle and family, it warms my heart to see you talk about your anxiety so openly especially being a male Ashley has such a warm heart as do you and the love you have for each other and the whole family is beautiful to see god bless you and your beautiful lovely wife and family. I'm quite new to your vlogs and just binged watched and you are 1 of my favourite families to watch, I also love your accent lol I'm from the UK.🙏🙏🙏 sending prayers and 💘 ❤❤ ps I hope Stan got in in all them sweets( candy) lol I know he has a sweet tooth x

I feel you Stan. I have panic attacks. I have autism and depression/anxiety. You are wonderful people.

I’ve had anxiety years ago after the miscarriage I had. And it happened me again when my beautiful little girl was dying and when she passed away on 24th April 2016. Since then they I’m been fine

I’m sorry you’re having anxiety, i’ve had panic attacks since I was about 20. I’m almost 50 now. They’re still just as scary to me as they were in the beginning. I’ve gotten used to handling them alone out of necessity but i’m glad you have good support and seem to be on the right track. I hope your anxiety goes away soon! I wish you guys all the best 💕

What an amazing family you have. Your next little girl is so fortunate.

You are such a great family and I hate to see Stan struggling with anxiety. I suffer myself so I know how scary it can be. I'm so glad you are dealing with it as a couple. My hubby is the only one who can calm be down, but I've slowly learned to keep breathing and telling myself it will be ok. I also have depression and it's so hard. I hope Stan gets through this and I'm sure your family will make sure of that! Don't ever feel alone! You have family, God and all us crazies stalking you on you tube😂😂😂😂😂💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

Stan I’m so proud of you for coming forward with this. God bless you! 💕