“People are loving that such a beautiful moment was captured on the same day that a lot of Americans were stressed about the direction of the country.”
Autumn Scudder told BuzzFeed News that she and her husband have three teen girls. They had wanted more children but were unable to do so due to health reasons.
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In 2015, the family learned Veronica was in foster care and they expressed interest in possibly adopting her. They soon learned that not only she, but her baby brother needed a permanent home.
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"I had always wished we had been able to have a son, too," Autumn said. "So when we found out Veronica and her new brother needed a home, there was no hesitation in our emphatic yes."
The siblings came to live with the Scudders in December 2015, and Autumn said their family and friends instantly rallied around them.
"As word got out into the community, and when everyone heard that we were approved a couple weeks later and just waiting for placement, the donations and gifts started pouring in, and then there was even a baby shower/welcome home party for us." she said.
Autumn said going from a mom of three teenagers to a mom of five was "incredible."
"Honestly, these kids have brought so much joy, love, happiness, fun, and adventure into our home... any minor struggles we've had while learning how to function as a family of seven are completely eclipsed by the happiness they've brought to us," she said.
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