It was how it was supposed to be. Your mum and dad brought you up to be a very nice person. You’re a credit to them.

I am a birth mother who met my son forty years after I placed him for adoption , It was the best thing that happened to me. He is a wonderful human being, had wonderful parents who raised him.. and I know I did the right thing for my baby.. Good luck with your journey!

Bless.. thanks Noel. There is a reason you are the dad you are, your massive tender heart ❤️

Years ago a friend said to me, ‘A buried secret never dies’. It is a hard step for Noel to take. 🇨🇦

My mother was also adopted at 7 days old - she passed away 4 months ago. I know my mother felt discarded throughout her life. She was adopted by the best people ever so she never felt the need to dig into her background. I think she was afraid of being disappointed or upset. I wish you the best, Noel. 🙏🏼

I’m adopted & I chose to dig deep from 17 (I’m now 25). I found & met my biological family , found out what I needed & I now have nothing to do with them (my choice due to circumstances). Being adopted is a tough thing to deal with emotionally & with all that’s included. It’s hard as there’s this version of you that’s existed but then in a way hasn’t. You’ve got to do what’s right for you Noel & your family. I hope you find ease & comfort with this journey. Take care of yourself ❤️

You must take after your dad, a supportive father ❤

It's also nice to see his wife giving Noel support, asking questions about his search, and so on. They know how to stay happy and united.

I’m so invested in this. I love Noel. I think he’s an amazing father and it seems like something he’s really interested in knowing.

You’re a good man Noel. Your adoption has likely made you a better person xx

I have not even finished watching this but had to pause to collect myself. I'm sooooo happy that you're searching and I'm hopeful that you'll find many biological family members. I'm positive that your mum has thought of you every single day all these years & is hoping that you'll find her! I have many family members who have been adopted and know of some close friends who have had to give their kids up for adoption. Every situation is different and unique but I feel that anyone who can give their child up for adoption is an absolute hero and selfless. It's the most courageous act EVER. Think how you feel about your kids & your mum had to sacrifice time with you to give you what she couldn't. She thought of you and only you, not herself. It's sooooo healthy that you're exploring this and processing so many feelings❤ I know people who have found their birth mum and the mum says she needs time, no one in the family knew, etc etc. Eventually, the mums usually come around. It might be a roller coaster, this new adventure you're embarking on, but it'll be worth it all, I'm positive! Sending prayers and hugs from Saskatchewan 🇨🇦 🍁

Times were very different 52 years ago. It might be that with your birthmother being very young she may have not had any support to keep you. She could have spent all these years hoping and praying for you to be in contact. You can also put your name into the Birth Contact Register in the hope she has done the same. Your adoptive parents did well in bringing you up to be such a loving and kind husband and father. Wishing you well.

Awh that was so sweet. Noel is amazing.

😢 such an emotional thing to go through, really hope you find the answers you need ❤

In recent years I found my adopted cousin. We had been separated for very many decades too. It's been wonderful having contact with her!

Good luck Noel. Lots of support behind you ❤

I feel for you Noel! You are such a tender heart. I think that is a great quality!! I sure hope you find what you are looking for!

You can see the hurt behind his eyes, aww noel we are all behind you 100 percent. Hope you find what you are looking forward, this story so needs a happy ending. My soul can't take anymore 😢 love lots xx

Noel you're a beautiful dad too everyone ❤️

Bless you, Noel 😢

I appreciate your openness on sharing your adoption. I was taken from my home after my mother cracked my head open. The court deemed her 'fit' again after 2yrs and i was returned to her. It was the happiness 2 years of my life away from her. Im happy you have such wonderful parents. ♥ 🤗

I wasn't adopted but I was abandoned and no matter it's painful to be part of nothing nowhere.

Noel you have a wonderful soul and a kind ,loving heart. You are a credit to your adoptive parents who took you at 10 days old. My middle son was in hospital in intensive care for weeks at the same time my elder son was in hospital with kidney failure aged 41/2. Your parents had you safe at home long before I had my new born baby who ended up with hydrocephalus. My sons are 45 and 39 this year over 6 2”. I wish you well in your search stay safe and keep talking so you don’t bottle things up inside 🙏🙏🙏

I adore it when man are so sensitive. Crying makes Noel even more sympathetic to me!! He's a wonderful man, dad and husband! When he is so touched I guess his heart feels a connection to his birthmother. Maybe she's waiting for him desperately. Good luck Noel to find her!

Noel, us Adoptees are very special, because we were chosen. Don't be afraid to find out about your biological parents. You were blessed with great parents, Your Dad will still love you. Good luck if you decide to go further with your search xx.

Totally agree Men do not share how they feel you as a family are brilliant you are amazing send my love to you all

Oh I just want to give him a hug!!

Such a vulnerable place for Noel!

I have experienced this first hand, 2 years ago I got a message from a half bother we knew nothing about. We met shortly after that. His adopted father came, our father passed away (our father did not know about him). His dad came with him. We all (2 sisters and a brother) claim our dad, too. Noel it sounds like your dad is awesome! You are very blessed.

We have adopted members in our family. And we are very grateful to the mothers that. If this makes you feel bad, he shouldn’t have to go through it.

Thank you for being brave enough to do this on camera. So many others watching will have similar unanswered questions and wish to find some answers. Thank you and what ever the outcome, look around you at your beautiful family and look forward to the pleasures within your loving family.

Bless him , it’s an very emotional thing to do .

Ah Noel, I’m also an adoptee and didn’t want to upset my adoptive Mum by going forward with searches. I was also adopted as a new born and brought up in lovely circumstances and consider myself lucky. But if you want to know more, you should find out because as time passes and people pass, you may lose access to the info that ultimately makes you - ‘you’. Good luck!

Hi Mr Noel greetings from America 🇺🇸 we’re praying for you and your family that you get answers to your questions pertaining to your birth may you always remain the humble loving compassionate man husband father and grandfather that you are we love you Mr Noel may God continue to care for you and your family indefinitely in Jesus name amen 🙏

So sad to see Noel cry. It must be very hard to go and find all about yourself and your real parents. So glad his adoptive parents are super people and he's had a good childhood life. So sad though

Sweet Noël. Good luck in your search❤

Hi Noal,HI Sue, Noal you must do what is best for you & just by watching your videos anyone can tell you have the loving support of Sue, & your family ❤️. Noal I wish you all the very best in your journey ❤️👍

God bless you Noel on your journey. I hope it brings you some peace and answers to questions you may have. You have grown up a good man with a good heart and gorgeous family. You are where you are meant to be in life. Take care. 🙏🏼⭐️💚

I was adopted when I was 2 and a half years old along with my sister who was 8yo. My other 4 siblings were adults already, while another one unfortunately wasn’t with us. Wishing you the best in your journey

AWWW, didnt know u were both adopted,,,,,,,aww hugs to u both,,its ok, to want to know,,,,,,doesnt mean u dont love your parents !!!!!!!!! but knowing this, does make sense, why u both, loved having kids !!!!!!! love u both, and proud of u,,,,,,,,you have a great fam !!!

Lookin g forward to new Season take care of all yourselves

The most important is that you accept your adoption and keep going forward and be happy with your nice and lovely family, which we all are happy to following you guys 🥰🌟👌

This is soo hard for the adoptive parents , the child and the birth mother & father . No matter what I bet there isn't a day his birth mother hasn't thought about him.. I didn't know adoptive parents don't find out the birth weight etc etc when their born .. poor noel I felt so emotional seeing him emotional ❤

Noel is such a lovely man, husband and father! I hope he can find his history and then, peace. He deserves it!

Your such a lovely man and dad your mum dad did a fab job ❤️ I feel your anguish and struggle with loyalties please b so proud of the man you are and what u have achieved huge respect to you

Aww bless you noel xx such a lovely man hope you find what your looking for x just know that whoever they are they would be proud of you x

As humans most of us want to know where we came from, our natural background, our roots and ancestry. It's natural for Noel to want to know more. Some adoptive children do some, like Sue, don't as it can open up a can of worms that may not be easy to bare. Whatever happens you're both amazing parents and your children are a credit to you both. Good luck to you in your search Noel, I wish you all the best.

Would be wonderful if sue also searched for her biological parents too would really be supporting Noel

Noel ...the sweetest man ..having been adopted into a wonderful family at birth myself ..I feel this deeply. I found my birth family and that was important for me . I never thought it had affected me ..I found out differently through my therapist that there are 2 things that he knows when he comes across personalities like mine (people pleasing to the extreme and feeling like I need to earn people to like me ) that they were either sexually abused or adopted. I fell on the adoption side . I thought it was dumb until maybe a year later as we progressed. I know now that my therapist knows what he was talking about after 35 years of experience . Point being, my heart is with Noel on his journey .

I was adopted too. It never bothered me.😊😊😊😊

I wish I could watch this series in Australia 🇦🇺. I really enjoy keeping up with what your family is doing. Just lovely. Plus I’ve really enjoyed the cooking recipe videos. Thanks so much. All the best in your search to find your bio parents. ❤

Aww, I just want to hug him. What a sweet man.

I found my sister after 50 yrs,i always knew there was a baby as i called her my baby.i was 4 when she was adopted at almost 3 weeks and i remember holding my baby.She was there and then gone and my whole life i was told there was no baby.my brother always told me if we didn't have to keep you we could have kept her

I found the baby who was given away in my family and we welcomed his children with open arms and stay in contact with them as they now live in oz

Bless you xxx

I always think (probably wrongly) that Noel & Sue are related! They look so alike. Sorry for saying this if I’ve upset anyone x

I hope all goes well. This was such a difficult conversation to have. And as a family we really felt what noel needing to know is essential. Coming from an adopted family, I wish that I had the courage. But sometimes it always bothers us. ❤

Have you guys ever looked into gatlinburg Tennessee area, omgosh so much to do for everyone in the family. I think you and your family would love it all kinds of activities food shopping rides, just so much.

Happy mothers day sue amazing mum hope you have a fab day xxxx

It's time, the universe has spoken ❤

Happy birthday sue you look amazing have a lovely day xxx❤❤❤

Omg this touches home for me 😢

Noel, I so feel your pain. I’m not adopted but had a very disassociated relationship with my dad (his choice not mine), It’s the not knowing and the feeling of what if, it doesn’t matter how happy you are in your childhood and life, it’s just a missing part. I hope you find something good as I didn’t ❤

Sweet tender Noel ❤

Wonder if writing in a journal would be a helpful way to express feelings you may go through while on this journey. Wishing you the best of luck!

I love this family so muchx

My heart is breaking looking at Noel cry💔

Such a pity we are not able to see the full episodes here in South Africa 💔

Aw good luck with the search real man x

It's okay to not want to talk about your adoption Noel. I don't think this should have been on national TV. That is your private business. I gave a baby boy up for adoption. My mom died when I was 10 yrs old. I had a baby as a young teen and did not have the support of a family to help me and my sister and dad made me give my baby up. That is a wonderful thing you had super parents to adopt you and love you and raise you. I think that's what has made you be such a great father that you are today!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

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Good luck in your search noel 🤗🤗

He is the sweetest man ever. What a lovely man.

As a family tree-er, this is always of interest. I don’t know which of 2 men was my grandfather despite well over a decade & 2 dna tests of research 🥰

❤Noel my ancestry surprised me too, I was amazed to find all the people that are part of me……thinking of you

Noel you had me crying I can see how emotional you are sending love and prayers 🙏💞

Bless you my bother shares the same Mum but my biological adopted my brother I only found out when I 16

My husband and I were both adopted. I found my birth people and was more than happy that I was adopted. Like us we have created our own dynasty.

Nice of your mom to give you your name Noel 💚🌟👌 I like this name

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would love to see this size if family visit the dentist/doctors! dental check ups must be expensiveee

My Cousin was adopted, vey hard thing to do look for biological parents especially respecting Mum and Dad. Just know Sue and Noel you have the Love of your Family and your Dad Noel, just go with the flow with regards to your Biological Mum. Sometimes things turn out great other times Disappointing , just know how much your Current Family Love and adore you both and that sometimes your longed for and chosen and that often the love can be greater and more profound because of being longed for. Good luck Both, hope things work out well for you both, big hugs. It takes a lot of courage for you both and often those who had to give up to.

Adoptees ride a roller coaster.

I found my brother who was adopted when my mum was 16 around 1949 unfortunately things where different in them days and my mum wasn't allowed to keep him her parents wouldn't let her she was heartbroken all her life I found my brother in 2012 it was like we had known each other all our lives he was the spitting image of mum she didn't get to meet him as she died in 2003 my brother died 3 years after we met suddenly but we had the most amazing 3 years together with his wife and kids my husband and kids he just always assumed mum didn't want him that wasn't the case I hope you find what your looking for Noel xx

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Im glad you are who you are my husband and i adopted 3 kids and only 1 of them has anything to do with his bio mom who is still what she was all them years ago and our son sees that. But im open to my kids knowing where they are from.

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Hi hope you find out who your birth mum is your very nice person give you thumps up all the best you and your fantasic family

Sending love and good wishes that you get the information that you are looking for. I know that you adore your Dad and he you. That will never change. You have all of your memories with him as your Dad. I know that you are very thankful for that. It takes special people to adopt and you were blessed!!! It also can take special people to give up for adoption. There are so many different outcomes. I hope that yours is a good one, but your Dad will always be your dad!! I know the wish of knowing medical history. I recently found my bio mother and she has had some medical issues that are rare and should have been checked on me. Know that I know that I have them, the doctors can treat me better knowing them too! If nothing else, the families medical histories would be good to have for you and your kids. Best of Luck and allow yourself to let down, at least with Sue. Cheers!

You are the nicest man out there an you an sue are beautiful an gorgeous family hugs an kisses ❤

It's easy for me 2 say I'm not in yere position. But i think its great ye have each other and ye no what the other person is feeling ❤❤

Aww Noel.. 💔Xx

Did he end up finding his parents?

You can be absolutely sure that your birth mother thought about you --or is still thinking of you!--every day of her life. The decision to place a child for adoption is such a hard one, and comes from the mother wanting her child to have a good life. Fifty odd years ago, when you were born, being an unmarried single mum was not the norm and carried a huge stigma. Your birth parents may have been teenagers who did not receive the support you and Sue received as young parents... so they made what they believed to be the best choice to give you life without bringing condemnation and stigma upon themselves. It was meant to be a win-win situation, and for the most part it has been! But the sadness of having placed a baby for adoption will not have gone away for your birth mother. I hope you do meet your biological family! Doing so in NO WAY minimizes the love you have for the parents who raised you and whom you love so much! But getting answers and knowing your history is your birthright. I wish you the best of luck on this journey!

Do they know if they have biological siblings , do they both have adopted siblings?

i agree it is personal one lady took a dna test and matched with me as being my bio first cousin she is adopted and did it for the medical only i wasn't adopted but if i was i would love to dig really deep

My sister was adopted when she was 4 years old her name was Lucy. No idea where she is now I don’t no where to start to find her :( xxx

do any of your children have blue eyes like Noel ????

There is a lot of emotions and unaswered questions with adoption. You don't know why you are given up for adoptionand a lot of unanswered questions. You don't want to be rejected by you biological parents. Any man can be a sperm donor but it takes a man to step up and raise you as his own. You don't want to leave it to long and have regrets that you never get to meet them.