9-year-old who always wanted a baby brother had the purest reaction on welcoming foster infant
When parents decide to adopt or foster a child, it brings big changes into their lives. It is a profound decision that will also impact the lives of the biological and other adopted children. Luz and Teddy Garcia were delighted to welcome Benny, a newborn, as foster parents, per Newsweek. In a video, it was revealed that their journey of falling in love with the boy was special. What was even more special was their only son, Xeius’s reaction on seeing his first baby brother. Having wanted a brother for a while, he already knew what he had to say when he first met Benny.
When the parents were informed about a newborn in the NICU, they were excited to embark on a new venture. At the time, they were only asked to foster the baby since authorities were still looking to approve biological family members for the child. However, the Garcias embraced the infant with all their love. Despite being the first newborn they fostered, they were looking forward to the journey. They learned that the baby boy was named Benjamin and realized that it was a name they had on their baby names list. Called “Benny” out of love, the mom noted how it was “a dream” to have him.
Though they were still only foster parents, they accepted the baby and other family members, too, and began to shower their love on him. Xeius was particularly excited as he was in a house full of girls and always wanted a baby brother. When he first came to meet Benny, he was all decked up in a suit, ready to give him the perfect welcome. In another video, Luz shared the precious reaction her boy had. “It’s my son crying for our newborn foster baby. Not understanding, heartbroken and apologizing that his biological family couldn’t care for him or love him — and promising to be there for him,” she wrote in the text overlay.
In her caption, she shared the exact words Xeius said to Benny — “I promise to love you forever, Benny.” Ever since, the 9-year-old has been holding up to his promise and it has the parents’ hearts melting. Even though he wasn’t sure that Benny would be there forever, he had already made him his baby brother. Right from rocking him to sleep, worrying about him when he was sick, matching clothes with him and several other gestures, he went all out to be the best older brother he could. Unfortunately, Benny’s biological family members were not approved. The Garcias were given the option to adopt Benny, to which they had one answer — Yes.
"This experience has taught us that family is not created by blood or DNA. Family is chosen — it's the love and safety you choose to give," Luz remarked. Little Xeius, too, is holding tight to his promise. "They are truly each other's safe place," the mom revealed. "They laugh together and Xeius encourages and protects Benny like no other. There's such a strong foundation of love and security between them,” she added.
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