Adopted boy who has never celebrated his birthday has beautiful reaction to 1st birthday cake

“If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get.

Many of us overlook life’s simple joys, like having a home, new clothes, gadgets, and even the privilege of eating three meals a day.

Imagine the wonder of two young boys, Abraham and James, who once saw their new home as a “second heaven.”
Abraham shared with CBS News:

“You pass through this before you go to the big heaven. That is what I believe so.”

Why would a mere house mean so much to them?

SOURCE:FACEBOOK VIDEO SCREENSHOT / JAMIE WALKER

Their journey from Sierra Leone, where they were homeless and later sheltered by a local orphanage, to being adopted by Joe and Jamie Walker, is nothing short of a miracle.

The Walkers, determined not to separate the brothers, brought them to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Every new experience was magical for the boys.

Joe Walker fondly recalls their amazement at simple things, saying:

“Every little thing that we take for granted — coming home from the airport, I hit the button to open up the front gate — ‘Dad!’”

But the most touching moment came on May 20th, when the family decided to surprise Abraham on his 12th birthday.

Jamie walked in with an orange cake, candles lit, bearing the name ‘Abraham’.

The sight was overwhelming for the young boy.

Tears streamed down his face, not out of sadness but pure joy.
In Sierra Leone, birthdays weren’t celebrated, and the boys weren’t even sure of their birth dates.

This was Abraham’s very first birthday celebration.

Overwhelmed, he exclaimed:

“I never celebrate them. I never knew it was my birthday.”

SOURCE:FACEBOOK VIDEO SCREENSHOT / JAMIE WALKER

Instead of blowing out the candles immediately, Abraham rushed to hug his adoptive parents, expressing his gratitude without words.

The cake wasn’t just a dessert for Abraham; it symbolized much more.

“When I see the cake, I thought that is the most beautifulest thing I’ve ever seen,” he said. “It’s not just a birthday cake. It’s a blessing cake.”

For many of us, a cake is a common treat, but for Abraham, it symbolized the blessings he now enjoyed – a loving family and a sense of belonging.

This heartwarming story of Abraham and James serves as a reminder to all of us.

It teaches us to appreciate what we have and to be grateful for every moment.

Whether it’s spending time with family, enjoying good health, or simply having a meal, every day is a blessing.

Let’s take a moment to watch the touching birthday greeting and reflect on the many blessings we often take for granted.

Remember, every day is a gift, and every moment is precious.

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