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March 19, 2025 72 mins

The Journey of Adopting Sebastian (Part 2)

Join us in part two of our story as we dive into the adoption journey that followed our emotional hosting experience with Sebastian. After sending him back to Colombia, we embarked on a rollercoaster of emotions, from dealing with depression and mountains of paperwork to the joyous moment of reuniting. Discover the challenges and triumphs of adopting out of birth order, the viral moment that brought our story to millions, and the ultimate transformation in our family's dynamic. Stay until the end to watch the touching video that captured hearts around the world.

watch the reunion of us and sebastian here - https://youtu.be/NUSkHNyDd6I

00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:57 The Adoption Process Begins
01:47 Paperwork and Waiting
03:08 Cooling Off Period and Communication Challenges
07:49 Telling Our Kids
17:28 Going Viral
27:24 Meeting Sebastian in Colombia
32:26 A Fun Experience and Repurposing a YouTube Channel
32:35 Documenting Life During COVID
33:36 Challenges of Editing and Teenagers' Reluctance
33:57 Adoption and Growth: Physical Changes
35:44 Navigating the Adoption Process in Colombia
38:58 Returning Home: Mixed Emotions
44:25 The Importance of Community Support in Adoption
46:39 Adopting Out of Birth Order: Challenges and Strategies
51:32 Family Dynamics and Relationships
01:00:07 Reflecting on the Adoption Journey
01:06:26 The Impact of Adoption on Our Family
01:10:48 Conclusion and Viral Video

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