Man’s Heartwarming Childhood Adoption Story Inspires Numerous Others To Share Their Own Adoption Stories
So many adoption stories exist, but one worthy of mention is the adoption story of Lucky Du Plessis.
Lucky Du Plessis did not just share a childhood memory, he shared the kind of adoption story that stops people mid-scroll. A boy who once lived with instability and neglect ended up being welcomed into a family that chose him, supported him, and changed his life.
That story centers on Lucky, a South African radio personality and graphic designer, along with Charl and Charl’s family, who became a steady part of his life long before they officially adopted him. What started as friendship at school grew into something much bigger, and Lucky’s thread about it struck a nerve online.
His story is touching, personal, and full of the kind of details people do not forget. Read on.
Lucky recently decided to go on Twitter and share the touching story of his adoption in the hopes of inspiring others to consider adoption as a wise option
lucky2plus3While growing up, Charl had a significant influence on Lucky, academically and in rugby. In grade 5, Lucky started playing for his primary school rugby team and eventually received a scholarship at St. Stithians.
Everything about Lucky started with a “blond-haired, blue-eyed kid who didn’t see color but just a loving friend.” Here is his own story!
That friendship ended up changing everything.
His parents decided to adopt me
lucky2plus3I stayed with a drug addict and alcohol abuser
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My birthday
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Born in 1987
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Mine is extra special
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Mickey got worried
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Playing rugby
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You can't cry in rugby
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The hard work begins
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A blond-haired blue-eyed boy
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Adoption is amazing
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It matters
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As you would expect, the moving story drew a lot of attention and quickly went viral on Twitter. Lucky’s thread on Twitter has over 11k likes and 2k retweets, as well as hundreds of comments thanking Lucky for sharing his adoption story with the world.
This eventually moved some people to share snippets of their own adoption stories. For your reading pleasure, we have compiled some of the lovely comments on Lucky’s thread, and we hope they inspire you.
This echoes the pandemic betrayal, where someone adopted a dog behind an allergic partner’s back.
A lot of people saw themselves in the story.
An encouraging thread
PaulivW
The true meaning of genuine love
Desi_myers
Beautiful
Zizwelicious
Totally relate
deanlewis74
This is family
Heksietjie1
How the world should be
BuhlePhiri
Amazing story
makhanip
Big ups to the parents
BobbyLungaLove
I regret nothing
mumandmore
My two special girls
barbara_attwell
Sometimes we meet lovely kids we love so much, and we wish they were part of our family or that we had the opportunity to make them part of our family. Fortunately, adoption gives us that precious opportunity.
Adoption can provide a loving, rewarding experience. I believe that you will be inspired to adopt after going through the story of Lucky Du Plessis.
To inspire you further, did you know that Steve Jobs and Nelson Mandela were both adopted? It’s truly wonderful to give someone a new chance at life through adoption.
It is the kind of story that stays with you.
For another family showdown, see the fight over keeping “Lucky” the rescue dog against their wishes.
