Click to view the highlight video of the Young’s picking up there international adopted child Jake. I was honored to be a witness to such an amazing night! Thanks again! You can follow there story at www.jasonyounglive.com
Jason Young sat down and shared his thoughts about adoption before picking their son Jake up at the airport. Jake is 9 months old and from South Korea.
Stacy Young sat down and shared her thoughts about adoption before picking their son Jake up at the airport. Jake is 9 months old and from South Korea.
Jason and Stacy Young sat down and shared their thoughts about adoption before picking their son Jake up at the airport. Jake is 9 months old and from South Korea.
Many people question God’s existence and involvement in today’s world. We consistently overlook how God intervenes through daily miracles. My answer to those people is to just go hang out at an airport, watch, listen, and be patient. Last night I experienced one of the most amazing nights of my life. I was honored to be a part of a true miracle when my friend Jason Young asked me to film and produce the homecoming of his S. Korean son. Jake is 9 months old and after 16 months of waiting, a 23 hour flight, and 4 different care takers within his first 9 months he finally met his new parents Jason and Stacey Young.
I left Atlanta at 1:30am and returned home at 4:00am. The entire trip home I replayed the events and miracle that had happened earlier that night. It began with couch interviews of Jason, Stacey, and Bella sharing the transparency of their journey. Later at the airport, watching Jason check the flight status every 30 seconds and seeing his reaction when the status changed to “arrived”! There were eyes piercing through hundreds of people and searching for a little Korean lady with a baby. Wondering what Jason and Stacey were feeling (anxious, scared, happy, etc…). Then she appeared! Holding a sleeping little boy! I will never forget the smiles on their faces. Overjoyed that the hardest part of the journey was over “the waiting”! He was here, he was healthy, and he was at peace. The escort cried, Jason cried, Stacey cried, and I cried tears of joy!
On the drive home I was overwhelmed by what I had just witnessed I couldn’t hold back the tears. I kept finding myself trying to imagine giving up one of my children, and also hurting for Jake not having the bond every child should have with their parents. I was overcome with humility because of the honor my friend bestowed upon me, the magnificent love of human life God gives us, the sacrifices people make for their children, and the financial immaturity of my life that prevents me from giving more. I questioned everything I had been given responsibility for and found myself so under qualified and desperately clinging to God’s embrace. I quietly entered my home and resisted the urge to wake up the girls and just hold them! There is truly no greater love than that of a parent. I praise God for my life and stand broken in His presence knowing that He sacrificed His son for me.
Jason, Stacey, Bella, and Jake thank you for revealing God to me and renewing my tired spirit. Jason your friendship has filled a void in my life that was left several years ago. I will truly never forget this experience thank you for being my friend.