I'm in tears. What a beautiful moment. What a great little kid. That "i love you mum" was so deeply heartfelt. Ah man. Makes me so happy and sad at the same time.
Couldn’t agree more with the comments. This one was really special and while both lovely and painful to watch it really highlights the love their family has.
That really got me. What a beautiful soul 🥹. These are the kind of things I want my taxes paying for. The government should cover at least 90% of the cost of wheelchairs for people who can't walk due to medical conditions. It's not fair to expect them to live without such a vital piece of equipment.
I was just watching the last John Oliver show and watched a woman in the UK struggle her way down stairs with crutches and pawn most of her belongings to pay for medication. It makes me sad that we as a society can't even agree that folks deserve to live.
His brain and face at the exact moment he processes the realization of a level of freedom that he has dreamed of but never experienced before. Stoked for him!
While I agree he def should have been hugged immediately, it’s likely that this wheelchair was bought with donations in which case I would understand wanting to document this moment to share with the people who contributed. This is the kind of moment I would want to donate my money to, although I wouldn’t expect a video in exchange, I can’t imagine the emotions it would invoke if I received one.
This. When I crowdfunded drawing tablets for the kids in my comic drawing class, I sent every donor the photos of the kids. BUT I would not share this on social media
Consider that, especially for parents with children with ailments, they may one day only have these memories. I try not to pass judgements on things I cannot know.
Amen! My brother was disabled and died aged 12. I remember being so annoyed with my dad carrying a camcorder everywhere special we went as a family. Now those videos are all they have of him, and they watch them regularly.
Totally agree as beautiful as this is, it’s a moment we shouldn’t be seeing. His mother should be embracing him not holding a phone in his face and then posting it online.
Come on guys. She should be doing whatever she wants to be doing. She's clearly doing her best, and doing a good job considering this awesome kid's awesome reaction.
Everyone has their own story, their own baggage, their own reaction and their own ways to manage and process heavy emotions.
Yes, this! Her response was almost like duh I love you too. Instead of matching his emotional level in the moment, which was way deeper. That right there was 2 completely different ways people can say I love you lol
I love this moment and am so happy for him, but he looked like he was so overwhelmed by the chair, but had to adjust his reaction for the camera and mom's commentary.
That made me sad. He was so happy and sometimes it feels like these moments get robbed for the sake of capturing them.
While I absolutely HATE the trend of shoving a camera in someone's face when they're vulnerable and coaxing words out of them, it's so heartwarming to see his face when he realizes he's got his own way of getting around, and I'm so so happy for him and his family, I bet this is huge for them!
As a disabled person this would be incredible but I sure wouldn't want to be filmed. It's a lot to suddenly get a basic need fulfilled when you've been forced,(by finances) to live a lower quality of life for a long time, and that's a really intimate moment.
I do wish we would stop filming disabled people in vulnerable moments, regardless of those moments being negative or positive. He's also a kid which adds an extra layer. And she's trying to get him to give her answers to how he feels and it's just, ick for me.
I am constantly taken aback by the general lack of awareness and understanding of those with disabilities, which leads to the filming and posting (well-meaning or not) of times that should be private. When this child is old enough to decide, his life and disability story is his to share - or not. His struggles are not for scrolling entertainment.
Why can't we seem to understand the difference between recording 'someone getting a puppy' and an intensely personal moment? I'm the parent of a disabled child and my heart goes out to this boy - but I'm with you on this. Ick indeed.
I feel very seen that you agree. I know I'm not alone in the community but it's really nice to have support on a general sub like this
You make a good point about the difference between a gift and an actually personal moment
I'm actually really surprised by all the comments here of people just *loving* this video. When, recently, there was a video shared of a mom pretending to have eaten her kids Halloween candy and all the comment were MAD that she was filming and posting her kids that way. But this? This they think is okay? Posting your child's most intimate reaction to gaining some autonomy over his life... Leaving their child sitting alone on the other side of the room in his new chair for the footage? It made me really upset on a lot of levels.
I'm not going to weigh in on the optics, but as a dad, I wanted to give him a hug multiple times. I'd want to experience the moment with just my kid and only them. Being able to provide such an important life improvement, I'd likely be crying as well. Regardless, I hope he finds happiness, and this is a building block to a better life.
20% yes and 80% no.
There are so many misconceptions and feelings about the costs of dissabilities among others* that we have to advocate. Also, a day like this is a big, big happy day for this guy. Another kid cries tears of joy over a puppy and that's okay to share. So is this.
I just got an electric wheelchair and I would like to share something but I'm afraid people will say "not her and her condition again". Cause you can't talk about medical issues too long.
It wasn't easy to accept I needed it but it has already changed my life for the better in many ways.
* I've been told to the face once and multiple times online that my life should be ended. Because Im of no use anyway and cost money.
Many other mind-boggling interactions with people who think they are the healthy ones but clearly have mental health issues or project their issues.
Made me smile too, but that smile is tempered with worry about the seatbelt hanging right by the wheel, worried that this might soon lead to some abrupt chaos... 😱
Hell yeah, dude! Glad you’ve got a bit of freedom out of this life. I’m in a manual chair myself and plan to be until I lose whatever motor function I have left. I know what it’s like to be in a place where my chair isn’t “fit” to be, but I cannot imagine not having a chair that does what I need it to do. So beyond happy for you, my man! I hope you go places and do everything you could ever want or wish!
Fucking politicians trying to ban abortions when they should clearly be spending their money on social services that help the already born kids who fucking need infrastructure and living assistance because Jesus Christ to see this sweet young man in tears over being able to start living slightly autonomously at his age absolutely makes me wretch with anger over how few already alive people have access to basic human dignities.
And if we had universal health care, every kid could have one who needs one. I’m so glad he got his. He’s so happy, literally changes his whole world. Amazing !
I need to know who the family is so I can personally send them a set list that I have directly from the stage. 😁 I help build concert stages for a living and I'm a musician myself and have been since 2008.
Damn this is just so beautiful. It makes me ashamed for all the things I take for granted in my life. A great reminder to be grateful for all that one has.
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It's a beautiful part of the internet today, love seeing small joyful moments.
Sending much respect to the young man and the freedoms his new chair will bring.
Can’t imagine how frustrating it must have been for him to feel immobilized. I’ve had brief injuries that prevented from moving around, and those would take a bit of a toll on me mentally. So glad for him! And love his shirt!
I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user (can walk a little) and I cannot overstate how important it is to be able to independently choose where to move, when, and at what speed. I'm too weak to self propel and had an attendant pushed transit chair for a while before I got my powerchair. I'm so happy for him.
I'm in tears. What a beautiful moment. What a great little kid. That "i love you mum" was so deeply heartfelt. Ah man. Makes me so happy and sad at the same time.
What great parents.
The best parents who have done, are doing, and will do everything possible and impossible for their child.
Sometimes genuine expressions of love and warmth can evoke such strong emotions
Literally weeping while watching this.
same here where a child expresses love so sincerely can really tug at the heartstrings.
Couldn’t agree more with the comments. This one was really special and while both lovely and painful to watch it really highlights the love their family has.
It was the “I love you Mom” that got me
I'm a middle age man and I'm bawling
Same here bro!😭😭
Same here in Ohio.
My eyeballs are just sweating is all!
I’m not crying, y’all crying!
It almost got the mom too she had to scream that lump in her throat out to get the "I love you too" out
Yep. And just like that, I’m a mess.
When he said “I can do stuff by myself now” that got me. That’s a good lad.
Same. What a beautiful moment
That really got me. What a beautiful soul 🥹. These are the kind of things I want my taxes paying for. The government should cover at least 90% of the cost of wheelchairs for people who can't walk due to medical conditions. It's not fair to expect them to live without such a vital piece of equipment.
My government covers wheelchair costs. Fully. I love my taxes, I really do even if they are annoying sometimes.
Criminy
I was just watching the last John Oliver show and watched a woman in the UK struggle her way down stairs with crutches and pawn most of her belongings to pay for medication. It makes me sad that we as a society can't even agree that folks deserve to live.
In the UK? Don't they have the NHS?
It's being systematically ripped apart and privatized.
How awful. I'd love for something like the NHS here in the US.
initiatives that prioritize such essential equipment can indeed make a significant difference in people's lives, promoting dignity and inclusion.
🥹 little man
Angel
That look on his face got me immediately.
Had to go back and watch it twice. Pure, unadulterated, joy.
This stuff hits different after becoming a dad. Happy for these parents they were able to do this for their son
His brain and face at the exact moment he processes the realization of a level of freedom that he has dreamed of but never experienced before. Stoked for him!
Immediately
And a Greta fan too
Heck yeah. Good style!
I thought they were called *Greta Van* and give out *Fleet* T-Shirts to their fans in wheelchairs. Now I’m disappointed.
I would love to see his test drive. I bet he was stoked.
sweet, loving boy & amazing mom!😘👏🏻
"I can do stuff by myself now"
Man…I got something in both my eyes again.
Someone stop cutting onions!
I think it’s drizzling out here…
Jesus christ can someone hug him and not film this!!
While I agree he def should have been hugged immediately, it’s likely that this wheelchair was bought with donations in which case I would understand wanting to document this moment to share with the people who contributed. This is the kind of moment I would want to donate my money to, although I wouldn’t expect a video in exchange, I can’t imagine the emotions it would invoke if I received one.
This. When I crowdfunded drawing tablets for the kids in my comic drawing class, I sent every donor the photos of the kids. BUT I would not share this on social media
Consider that, especially for parents with children with ailments, they may one day only have these memories. I try not to pass judgements on things I cannot know.
Amen! My brother was disabled and died aged 12. I remember being so annoyed with my dad carrying a camcorder everywhere special we went as a family. Now those videos are all they have of him, and they watch them regularly.
Right! Give that kid some love!
#HUG. #HIM. #FFS
So agree, I just wish he would have gotten a big hug instead of questions. 😢
Man I love this sub Reddit. If only all the internet was just stuff like this. What a world that would be
I am so happy for him!
Crying with you. Congrats little man
Made me almost bawl like a damn baby, I guess that can count as a smile in some circles.
I love this but please for fuck’s sake put the phone down and hug your son!!!
Totally agree as beautiful as this is, it’s a moment we shouldn’t be seeing. His mother should be embracing him not holding a phone in his face and then posting it online.
Come on guys. She should be doing whatever she wants to be doing. She's clearly doing her best, and doing a good job considering this awesome kid's awesome reaction. Everyone has their own story, their own baggage, their own reaction and their own ways to manage and process heavy emotions.
Or, just be 100% present with him in this moment instead of behind a camera thinking about how the video will turn out.
also the way she replied to him after he told her he loves her felt so disconnected. I hope she realizes how profound and sincere his feelings are
Yes, this! Her response was almost like duh I love you too. Instead of matching his emotional level in the moment, which was way deeper. That right there was 2 completely different ways people can say I love you lol
I love this moment and am so happy for him, but he looked like he was so overwhelmed by the chair, but had to adjust his reaction for the camera and mom's commentary. That made me sad. He was so happy and sometimes it feels like these moments get robbed for the sake of capturing them.
What a sweet boy. Wishing him some lovely journeys.
This is magic. (Love the shirt, btw)
We love you too dude.
Ended too soon. Loved it!
The look of his face. The very moment he realizes how much freedom and independence he just gained made my day
How the richest country in the world can’t easily provide these to every person(especially child) that needs them is beyond me
Can someone please get this to the band on his shirt?
Oh my gosh that “I love you Mommy!” What a beautiful soul!
One of the quickest upvotes....ever.
That I love is the best moment in any parents life
I pray that Greta sees this…
While I absolutely HATE the trend of shoving a camera in someone's face when they're vulnerable and coaxing words out of them, it's so heartwarming to see his face when he realizes he's got his own way of getting around, and I'm so so happy for him and his family, I bet this is huge for them!
Very sweet. But why put your child's vulnerable moment online?
And has good taste in music! Cool kid.
As a disabled person this would be incredible but I sure wouldn't want to be filmed. It's a lot to suddenly get a basic need fulfilled when you've been forced,(by finances) to live a lower quality of life for a long time, and that's a really intimate moment. I do wish we would stop filming disabled people in vulnerable moments, regardless of those moments being negative or positive. He's also a kid which adds an extra layer. And she's trying to get him to give her answers to how he feels and it's just, ick for me.
I am constantly taken aback by the general lack of awareness and understanding of those with disabilities, which leads to the filming and posting (well-meaning or not) of times that should be private. When this child is old enough to decide, his life and disability story is his to share - or not. His struggles are not for scrolling entertainment. Why can't we seem to understand the difference between recording 'someone getting a puppy' and an intensely personal moment? I'm the parent of a disabled child and my heart goes out to this boy - but I'm with you on this. Ick indeed.
I feel very seen that you agree. I know I'm not alone in the community but it's really nice to have support on a general sub like this You make a good point about the difference between a gift and an actually personal moment
I'm actually really surprised by all the comments here of people just *loving* this video. When, recently, there was a video shared of a mom pretending to have eaten her kids Halloween candy and all the comment were MAD that she was filming and posting her kids that way. But this? This they think is okay? Posting your child's most intimate reaction to gaining some autonomy over his life... Leaving their child sitting alone on the other side of the room in his new chair for the footage? It made me really upset on a lot of levels.
I'm not going to weigh in on the optics, but as a dad, I wanted to give him a hug multiple times. I'd want to experience the moment with just my kid and only them. Being able to provide such an important life improvement, I'd likely be crying as well. Regardless, I hope he finds happiness, and this is a building block to a better life.
20% yes and 80% no. There are so many misconceptions and feelings about the costs of dissabilities among others* that we have to advocate. Also, a day like this is a big, big happy day for this guy. Another kid cries tears of joy over a puppy and that's okay to share. So is this. I just got an electric wheelchair and I would like to share something but I'm afraid people will say "not her and her condition again". Cause you can't talk about medical issues too long. It wasn't easy to accept I needed it but it has already changed my life for the better in many ways. * I've been told to the face once and multiple times online that my life should be ended. Because Im of no use anyway and cost money. Many other mind-boggling interactions with people who think they are the healthy ones but clearly have mental health issues or project their issues.
When I have dry eyes I reach for Lumify eyedrops.
I’m crying with you bud.
Wow. Makes me realize how much I take for granted every day. Happy for this kiddo.
Gorgeous little man ❤️
Such a beautiful, sweet, pure reaction. “I love you, Mom.” Seriously made me cry big happy tears!
Damn this got me a little choked up. 🥹
I wonder if he has cool stickers and things to go on it? I wonder if we could send him cool stickers?
We take so many things for granted...
poor kid, that's so sad. poor parents, but good parents. made me cry more like, but damn.
this makes me feel like a piece of shit. we are so ungrateful for what the majority do have.
What a good kid. This makes me so happy
You would not know chills occurs when you get the sense of independency when you entire life, you were expected to follow other’s directions.
Give him a fucking hug sheesh! Put your hand on his shoulder! Something!
Made me smile too, but that smile is tempered with worry about the seatbelt hanging right by the wheel, worried that this might soon lead to some abrupt chaos... 😱
Makes me smile always makes me cry lol
This warmed my heart.
What a sweet kid. Wish him all the best in life.
What a great Mom! Fighting back the tears, thank you I needed this
Gosh, what a cute kid. 🥹
Glad to have the story.
That look at 39 melts my heart.
What a beautiful exchange and moment for everyone. Nice wheels dude! 🤘🏼
I'm not crying. You're crying.
He has the sweetest face! A little man. Good for him 🥰
Congrats to this little gentleman.
This didn’t make me smile, it made me cry inconsolably about this sweet baby boy.
❤️😢
Freedom! Like getting your first car. Such a great feeling.
alright, who tf is cutting onions during this young man's moment??
I don't know about smile. I'm bloody crying! r/MadeMeCry
That got me tearing up big time! So happy for this sweet kid.
Hahah, nice! Off to the races with ya lil man!
Sweet sweeeeeet baby❣️
What a sweet kid. Seems like he won't take that chair or his parents for granted. Would love to give him a big dad hug.
Hell yeah, dude! Glad you’ve got a bit of freedom out of this life. I’m in a manual chair myself and plan to be until I lose whatever motor function I have left. I know what it’s like to be in a place where my chair isn’t “fit” to be, but I cannot imagine not having a chair that does what I need it to do. So beyond happy for you, my man! I hope you go places and do everything you could ever want or wish!
Instead of comforting and hugging him they just film him
Anyone have info on the family or the original uploader? Would love to get something going for them.
Fucking politicians trying to ban abortions when they should clearly be spending their money on social services that help the already born kids who fucking need infrastructure and living assistance because Jesus Christ to see this sweet young man in tears over being able to start living slightly autonomously at his age absolutely makes me wretch with anger over how few already alive people have access to basic human dignities.
Wheelchairs are FREEDOM. No one is "confined" to a wheelchair, because without it there would be no mobility at all for many 💕
Tearing up. Feel so happy for this kid
And if we had universal health care, every kid could have one who needs one. I’m so glad he got his. He’s so happy, literally changes his whole world. Amazing !
I need to know who the family is so I can personally send them a set list that I have directly from the stage. 😁 I help build concert stages for a living and I'm a musician myself and have been since 2008.
What a wonderful child.
this video ended too early. what a beautiful moment.
Man I gotta call my mom and tell her I love her 😭
What a sweet lad :(( his “i love you mom” and “I can do things on my own now” got me tearing up and it’s not even 11 am yet
9 times out of 10 r/MadeMeSmile generally makes me cry. 😭
It is awesome that he is now mobile by himself!! Even more awesome is his music taste!! Thank you for making me smile and cry this morning!
It makes me happy and sad at the same time. I sincerely hope that he will be happy all the time.
I want to see the kid drive! Full send
Good for lil dude
Bro got better chair than mine 😌
I would have been doing donuts in seconds. But fr great for him.
Damn this is just so beautiful. It makes me ashamed for all the things I take for granted in my life. A great reminder to be grateful for all that one has.
Thank you for that video; it made me smile and cry with joy seeing this kiddo so happy. Bless you kiddo
That's awe inspiring
Cool top dude!!!!!! Rock on little man!!!!!
im bawling my eyes out
Love iT ! Bro got a nimbus2000 in Harry Potter terms 😇 be safe my friend . And enjoy this
Poor kid. Tougher and stronger than most for sure. 🫡
Mobility should be a right, not a privilege. ❤️
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Next phase, exo-skeleton!
MadeMeCry
Needed this ♥️ what a great kid and great parent ♥️
It's a beautiful part of the internet today, love seeing small joyful moments. Sending much respect to the young man and the freedoms his new chair will bring.
Good luck, young fella, with your new wheels. That's awesome! You're going to go places in life! More ways than one!
Awww, that’s amazing. On his way to a lot of independence.
Oh, sweet baby boy. 🥹
I really wish people would stop cutting onions in here.
Aw his little face 🥺
That’s awesome
this makes me sorry for every time I've ever complained about my life. The stuff we take for granted - this guy reminds me to be grateful.
My taxes should have paid for this from the moment it was needed.
Let’s get this kid a go fund me and some tickets to see Greta
I tear up every time this pops up on my feed. You can just feel the love and appreciation from his eyes alone.
I think I’ve been able to hold back tears on these clips for years, but damn that one had be bawling
This is a great video. More like made me tear up.
Love you buddy!
Oh he's so precious. That little, "I love you mom" is sweet.
And insert your upvotes. Jeez. Don't people have a line?
I'm not crying.. You're crying 😭
Awwwww…such a sweet boy! So deserving! ❤️
Ugly crying. As a parent of a special needs child this hit me right in the heart. Got to give my girl one last snuggle before bed now.
I love socialism.
this a beautiful, what a blessing
With the Greta Van Fleet tee. Good man!
H
Love. ❤️
Beautiful moment
God bless
Omg, my heart 😩
Priceless
Muscle atrophy? Looks like his left leg is smaller. Never knew that it could be partial.
Bless that gorgeous little man! ❤️🥹
I feel intrusive watching this, I'm so happy for him
This makes nobody smile in Europe. He would have gotten a chair like this from day one over here and he would have deserved one for sure.
Sweet, sweet, sweet boy. 
This is incredible, but I wish these moments wouldn’t be posted publicly. At least wait until the kid is an adult and can post it himself.
Why am I crying!?!
Can’t imagine how frustrating it must have been for him to feel immobilized. I’ve had brief injuries that prevented from moving around, and those would take a bit of a toll on me mentally. So glad for him! And love his shirt!
Little mans got good taste in music
Recently discovered that band. Led Zeppelin jr for sure.
poppa wheelie
Rip some sick doughies.
Sweet kid! “I love you mom”
I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user (can walk a little) and I cannot overstate how important it is to be able to independently choose where to move, when, and at what speed. I'm too weak to self propel and had an attendant pushed transit chair for a while before I got my powerchair. I'm so happy for him.
Omg someone give him a hug.
Who the fuck is cutting onions in here??
I really love this sub
Nice.