Facebook, ABC7Not every child is lucky enough to be raised in a complete family. However, some kids are fortunate enough to find loving parents who may not be biologically related to them but love them unconditionally.
Meet Loralie
Facebook, ABC7Loralie Henry is a 9-year-old girl from Southern California who was having a hard time finding a forever home.
Her Sad History
PexelsShe went to foster care when she was 4 years old, then she got sent back to her biological mom when she was 5 years old but was returned to the foster system when she was 6.
She Was Lost
Facebook, ABC7Little Loralie had a frightening journey alone in foster care until the light at the end of the tunnel came. She said, “I didn’t really know what to do. So I thought, ‘Well, what should I do? Is there anyone waiting for me?’ I was really scared. Until I met my mom. My second-grade teacher.”
Meet Zoe
Facebook, ABC7Loralie luckily met Zoe Henry, her second-grade teacher, who lives in La Verne, California, and also happens to be a single mom.
A Chemistry
Facebook, ABC7Initially, adoption was nowhere on Zoe’s mind when she met Loralie, but she admits that she could immediately tell that she was a special girl, and when saw her for the first time, she said that she knew she was going to be her daughter.
Things Went Smoothly
PexelsZoe was worried that someone was going to adopt Loralie, but thankfully, when she reached out to the adoption agency, she found out that it was still possible for her to be adopted, so two days later, Loralie was already able to come home with her.
Making It Official
Facebook, ABC7It took them two years before the adoption was made official because of the pandemic, but what’s important for them was they are now officially a family.
A Reason To Celebrate
Facebook, ABC7Loralie’s adoption day happened virtually, but they were still able to celebrate the special day with their families and friends.
Watch how meeting Zoe ended Loralie’s long journey in the foster system in the video below.
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