Mom Leaves 2 Kids on Side of the Road and Never Comes Back — Couple in Church Learns about Them

Instead of a smooth and happy start to life, two youngsters experienced the worst possible circumstances, leaving them alone, confused, and heartbroken. They were on the brink of hopelessness and thought their woes would never end. Little did they know what fate had in store for them.

Malachi and his little sister, Nevaeh, knew first-hand how unfair and sad life could be because of their never-ending trials and tribulations. They had been through highly challenging periods and were done for—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Still, their sore trials were far from over.

Every day brought along sheer uncertainty, despair, and bitterness for the siblings. Malachi lost his father in a car crash at a tender age, and Nevaeh’s dad’s whereabouts were unknown. Their birth mother struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction and was hardly around.

Left All Alone

One day, the children’s mother put them in a stolen vehicle and drove off. After some time, she stopped at a random location, dropped them off at a stranger’s place on the side of the street, and vanished. Before leaving, she promised the kids she would be back, and they naively believed her. Malachi recalled:

“That was the last time I saw her. I was five.”

Nevaeh, who was only two years old, waited for her mom to return, and so did her brother. But after waiting to no avail, they gave up and struggled to accept that they had been abandoned. Neither Malachi nor Nevaeh saw their mother after that day.

Wandering on the Streets

Malachi roamed the streets with his little sister for a long time, feeling lost, confused, and devastated. They had no money, nowhere to live, or food to quench their hunger. At times, the siblings stopped to check dustbins, hoping to find something to eat.

Seeing the then-nine-year-old Malachi and six-year-old Nevaeh lose all hope was heart-shattering.

It seldom happened that a Good Samaritan noticed their dismal state and gave them food. Malachi and Nevaeh slept under the open sky because they were homeless and had no luxury of sleeping in warm, comfortable beds. Unbeknownst to them, the universe was busy rewriting their story.

Becoming Foster Parents

Miranda and her husband, Craig Coleman, were regular church-goers and once heard a message in church that left a lasting impression on them. It didn’t take long for the couple to realize that becoming foster parents was their true calling. Once they earned their license, they decided to foster one kid at a time.

However, they changed their minds after KVC, a non-profit dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child neglect and abuse, asked them to take in two kids. Although the couple was hesitant, they eventually agreed after learning that the kids were siblings and faced the risk of separation.

Following God’s Plans

Miranda noted that God led her and Craig to become foster parents, showing them the path they needed to take to make a difference. Thereafter, the Colemans answered God’s call and began following the road they were shown, never once regretting the journey.

At the same time, Miranda knew that not adopting the siblings would have drifted them apart and shattered their hearts. “If we didn’t adopt, they were going to be separated. That piece alone, especially once you meet these two and see their relationship, you knew that could not happen,” added Mrs. Coleman.

Proceeding with Love & Care

Malachi and Nevaeh experienced a lot in their childhood and learned they could only count on one another. From fending for themselves to undergoing loss, abandonment, and grief, they had given up on the prospect of being loved and understood.

Seeing the then-nine-year-old Malachi and six-year-old Nevaeh lose all hope was heart-shattering. The Colemans decided to proceed with gentleness and care, knowing that the youngsters had been through enough trauma, as well as unforgiving and unforgettable circumstances.

When Miranda first met the kids, she had difficulty convincing them that they mattered and were of immense value to their family. Then she asked Malachi how he could bless someone, and although he argued with her for an hour, he soon came around.

Miranda recalled asking Malachi if he would be willing to hold one door for one person, and he surprisingly agreed. “There hasn’t been a door that kid doesn’t hold for somebody to this day. He will hold doors for anybody,” revealed the proud mother.

Becoming Colemans

Over time, the Coleman’s relentless and unswerving love, support, and affection restored the siblings’ lost and nonexistent self-esteem. “[Malachi] was a broken kid,” recollected Craig. “He lived for today and only today, and nothing mattered,” expressed Miranda.

Fortunately, the couple saw everything change for the better. In November 2015, Malachi and Nevaeh officially became Colemans and finally had a forever home and loving adoptive parents.

Miranda and Craig delightfully watched their children transition from feeling unloved and undeserving of good things to becoming confident and lively individuals. The 6-foot, 5 inches tall Malachi also dabbled in sports and impressed everyone with his stellar performance in basketball, football, and track.

Gaining a New Perspective

Malachi began playing football for his high school in Nebraska, which enabled him to raise funds and give back, becoming a voice for kids in foster homes. Because of their parents’ love and devotion, young Nevaeh gained the courage to pursue her goals, and Malachi learned to see himself in a new light.

A grateful Malachi admitted that being with the Colemans made him feel wanted, gave him a family to come home to, and the strength to discover and follow his passion. As someone who had undergone the pain of feeling unwanted, becoming someone’s son changed Malachi’s outlook on life. He added:

“This family decided to stick with me. They saw I was a struggling kid and I deserved a family that loved me. And when I saw that I had that, and that I actually was loved, that’s when I started to change my perspective on things.”

A Lovely Mother-Son Duo

Malachi is now a young man who’s a high school football star with over 19 college offers and a proud and humble son. He often dotes on his supportive parents, dedicating heart-touching posts to them on social media. In April 2022, he shared a sweet birthday post for his mom:

“Happy birthday to the best mum anyone could ask for without you I would be nowhere near where I am!!”

Miranda penned an emotional post for her beloved son’s 16th birthday, gushing on how blessed she felt to watch him grow, follow his dreams, and be a protective older brother. She wrote:

“I am honored that you have trusted me to be your mom when quite frankly you had no reason to trust anyone. I am proud that you have grown into someone with HUGE dreams. I am blessed to watch you do the little things for those in need.”

Sometimes, the saddest and most heart-wrenching stories can become profoundly heartwarming tales of familial love and strong connections!

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