Parents with big families definitely have a lot on their plate at any given day.
Between school, extracurricular activities, meals, and work, a parent's job is already super stressful even if they don't have more children to think about than one.
John and Kelly DeGarmo know this feeling well; in addition to three biological children, they also welcome foster children into their homes.
But we're not talking about one or two kids. Since opening their home, the family has fostered over 50 children!
Having a lot of extra love to give to children who need it, they have fostered up to 11 kids at once, ranging from teens to infants.
With everyone who is in their home at any given time, it's hard for them to find any time to themselves to relax.
But, thanks to Good Morning America, the family got a well-deserved surprise that allowed them to take a dream vacation!
Check below to learn more about the huge foster family and their special surprise.
[H/T ABC]
Though they only have three biological children, John and Kelly DeGarmo have opened their home to over 50 children throughout the years.
They have been happily fostering as many children as they can comfortably fit in their home for quite some time, offering them a safe and loving environment.
"We’ve had up to 11 children at one time… We've had up to seven in diapers at one time,” explained John to ABC.
Throughout their time fostering, they have also adopted three children — Brailey, Cassie, and Gracie — after fostering them.
They are now working on opening a group home for teen boys, who often face obscurity in the foster care system.
“When a boy hits age 9 or 10, nobody wants them. They all want a baby or a girl,” John explained.
With so much added responsibility, along with both of them holding jobs, it's understandably difficult for the family to have any time to relax or take a vacation.
But then Good Morning America stepped into their lives with a little surprise.
Presented by Juju Chang, the entire family was given a free five-day Disney Cruise Line getaway!
Being big Disney lovers, the family was ecstatic.
While on their dream cruise they enjoyed waterslides, Broadway shows, and beautiful sights; it was definitely much appreciated by the busy parents!
They are also encouraging other families to foster children in need, just as they have.
“You don't have to be rich, you don't have to have a big house… You just have to be able to provide a child a safe home and love,” says John.
To see the moment they received their big surprise, be sure to watch the video below!
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