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Mother Records Heartwarming Video of Older Boys Inviting Shy Adopted Son to Play

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With all the sadness and grief that happens in this world, we all sometimes need a little reminder that there is some good out there that makes life worthwhile.

Maybe that little reminder comes in the form of an animal rescue story, where everyday people and professionals work together to save an animal’s life.

Or we can be reminded of life’s precious moments while hearing about people going out of their way to help other people in need.

Whatever it is, it is so important to remember that there are kindhearted people in this world.

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This is what one Oklahoma mom experienced when she was at a park in Green County with her kids.

Christy Rowden shared a video on Facebook of the heartwarming moment between a group of 5th-grade boys and her 7-year-old son Asher.

Asher was adopted from Uganda, and according to his mother, he can be very shy.

“There is good in this world! I need reminders of it sometimes,” she wrote in her post. On Monday afternoon, Asher and his sister Mercy were the only kids at the park until a bunch of school kids showed up.

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“Some boys started playing basketball & Asher kind of stood back and watched for a while,” Rowden said. “Then something happened that melted my heart.”

The older boys walked over to her son and shook his hand to introduce themselves before inviting him to play with them.

“They were so kind – they included him by letting him catch & throw the ball & they cheered him on and high-fived him,” Rowden said.

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“It seriously brought tears to my eyes – especially being the mom of a black boy in a mostly white community.”

The mother shared her story as a thank you to the boys for their kindness to her son. The picture has since been circulated and many parents are applauding these young boys. It’s always nice to see there still is good in this world.

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Erin Coates was an editor for The Western Journal for over two years before becoming a news writer. A University of Oregon graduate, Erin has conducted research in data journalism and contributed to various publications as a writer and editor.
Erin Coates was an editor for The Western Journal for over two years before becoming a news writer. She grew up in San Diego, California, proceeding to attend the University of Oregon and graduate with honors holding a degree in journalism. During her time in Oregon, Erin was an associate editor for Ethos Magazine and a freelance writer for Eugene Magazine. She has conducted research in data journalism, which has been published in the book “Data Journalism: Past, Present and Future.” Erin is an avid runner with a heart for encouraging young girls and has served as a coach for the organization Girls on the Run. As a writer and editor, Erin strives to promote social dialogue and tell the story of those around her.
Birthplace
Tucson, Arizona
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated with Honors
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of Oregon
Books Written
Contributor for Data Journalism: Past, Present and Future
Location
Prescott, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English, French
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Health, Entertainment, Faith




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