11-year-old Carter received the most meaningful gift of his life this Christmas—a promise of a new beginning. His relatives revealed through a heartfelt letter that they would adopt him, a moment that brought the young boy to tears.
**A Christmas to Remember: 11-Year-Old Overwhelmed with Joy After Learning He’s Adopted**
This touching story unfolded in Ohio, where Carter Wiles had been living with his dysfunctional biological parents. His aunt, Leah Kiphart, recognized the challenges he faced and, after discussions with the family, they collectively decided to welcome Carter into their home permanently.
On Christmas Day, the Kiphart family gathered to celebrate. Carter spent the day enjoying time with his cousins, uncle, and aunt. Amidst the festivities and gifts, he discovered a heartfelt letter tucked alongside a family photograph. The letter expressed their wish for him to become an official member of their family.
“Carter, this is a recent picture of our family. We want you to be in the next one as our son and brother. Do you want to become a Kiphart? We love you,” his aunt wrote.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Carter read the letter, burst into tears, and gave an emphatic “yes.” The room filled with joy as his aunt embraced him tightly, and his uncle playfully added, “Now you can stay forever—well, until you turn 18 and I kick you out.”
Leah later explained, “Carter came to live with us because of his difficult situation at home. Adoption wasn’t the original plan, but after discussing it as a family, we knew it was the right decision. The next day, we shared the news with him.”
Carter’s story is a heartwarming reminder of the transformative power of love and family, especially during the holiday season.
