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Family Adopts Abandoned Orphan, Mom Bursts Into Tears As Girl Takes Says One Word

Lucy is an adorable little girl diagnosed with Down Syndrome, not only that she had been and orphan for the 6 years of her life. As she lived in an orphanage in China, she became a very lucky girl, she was taken to the US via an adoption program. She was soon matched up with a happy family and it was time for them all to meet.

Brent and Audrey Shook couldn’t wait to meet their new daughter. Already parents to five biological children, the couple anxiously awaited Lucy’s arrival as they paced the gates of the Houston, Texas airport. It doesn’t take long for the much anticipated moment to arrive, and what happens next will leave you in tears.

As little Lucy is chaperoned off the plane, her eyes dart around as she scopes the sea of people for her new parents. Audrey’s eyes immediately zero-in on the young girl, as she clasps her hands over her mouth to contain the wave of emotions suddenly overtaking her.

Rushing towards her new daughter, the feelings of love are palpable. What the little girl does next will leave you in tears. See the emotional moment an orphan meets her new mom in the video below – what an incredible moment caught on camera!