Woman With Missing Limb Tries To Fist Bump 1-Yr-Old Boy Never Anticipating Boy’s Response To Make Her Cry

Jan 14, 2019 by apost team

It is a fact of human nature that we all want to feel a sense of belonging. Despite the unique nature of us all, we all want to feel connected.

This is probably the reason a toddler in Orlando felt compelled to give a hug to a 34-year-old woman whom he had not previously met. The boy obviously felt a connection to the woman and was not willing to let the opportunity to bond pass him by. 

The Lucky Fin Project is a non-profit that supports people with limb abnormalities. The toddler, Joseph Tidd, recently attended an event sponsored by the organization. He was accompanied by his parents. The young boy wanted to say goodbye to everyone present once the event ended.

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Joseph was struck still when he met a woman with a limb abnormality identical to his own. The only difference is that Joseph is missing his left arm and the woman is missing her right arm. Amy Siesel is a mother who hails from Mexico. Her underdeveloped arm is the result of a congenital disability.

The congenital disability was caused by medicines her mother ingested while pregnant. Amy watched as Joseph approached. She raised her affected limb and offered him a fist bump. The one-year-old seemed to have a wisdom of someone much older and knew immediately he and Amy had much in common.

Joseph gave Amy a huge hug. The woman returned the hug and wept openly at the gesture. The two shared an extended hug. Amy was happy that at his age Joseph understood he was not alone. The two completed the fist bump after sharing the embrace. Joseph was happy.

Joseph's parents, Colleen and Miles, say it was difficult at first to accept the abnormality with which their son was born. The couple decided they would not allow themselves or their son to be discouraged. They instead became involved with the Lucky Fin Project to assure their son would know others like himself existed in the world.

The couple credits the Lucky Fin Project with demonstrating to their son that he is no different than anyone who has normal limbs. Fortunately for us, a quick-thinking person thought to record the interaction between Joseph and Amy.

What did you think about the encounter between Joseph and Amy? Send the video of their meeting to your friends and family. It can brighten the dullest of days.