It’s a heartbreaking scenario to imagine a mother leaving her baby in someone else’s care and never coming back. Unfortunately, that’s precisely what occurred in Brazil, one day when Costa’s girlfriend arrived at his doorstep holding a baby. Little did he know, this was just the beginning of an extraordinary journey.
The story dates back 25 years ago when Costa answered his door and saw his girlfriend with a baby in her arms. She had told him about the baby when she was five months pregnant but then vanished. Costa never fully believed that the child was his, but he still welcomed his girlfriend inside. They spoke for a while, and she asked if he could look after the baby, Davyd, while she went grocery shopping. However, she never returned.
This is a heartwarming and challenging story of a man named Costa, who took care of a baby named Davyd after discovering that he wasn’t his biological father. Costa had to make a difficult choice between raising the child or turning him over to authorities without knowing what kind of life he would have. He chose to keep and raise the baby, even after he was diagnosed with several serious medical conditions, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and permanent atrophy of the limbs.
Despite the challenges, Costa was dedicated to taking care of Davyd and treated him as his own son. Although Davyd’s biological mother visited a few times, she showed no interest in taking him back or helping out. Costa continued to care for Davyd and viewed him as his son, even though they were only brothers in the document. This story highlights the importance of love, dedication, and the willingness to take care of those in need.
As Costa, who is currently 52 years old, cared for Davyd, the situation took a turn for the worse when the infant fell ill and required hospitalization. However, since he had not been officially registered, Costa was uncertain of what to do next.
“Because he suffered from frequent seizures and fainting, the boy urgently required medical attention, which necessitated civil registration,” he explained. “To save Davyd’s life, my mother and stepfather registered him.”
However, one hospital visit was not enough to resolve the baby’s health issues. The family was advised to subject him to a series of tests, which revealed a severe brain injury. Eventually, the boy was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and permanent limb atrophy. Despite the mounting medical bills and the fact that Davyd cannot speak or be left alone, Costa remained committed to caring for him. While Davyd’s biological mother visited him a few times during his childhood, Costa could sense that she had no intention of taking him back or providing any help.
Costa views Davyd as his son and best friend, even though they are registered as brothers. “He is my son at heart. We are brothers in the document, but he is my son and my best friend; I do everything to take care of him,” he said.
Caring for Davyd has become increasingly difficult for Costa and his 72-year-old mother due to his disabilities. As Davyd grows older, Costa is also concerned about his future and wants to ensure that his foster son will be well taken care of.
Costa contacted the authorities and media to locate Davyd’s biological father or other relatives who may be interested in meeting him. He wants to ensure that his foster son will be taken care of when he is older. Davyd’s medical needs make it difficult for Costa and his elderly mother to care for him alone. He reached out for help and the group Reasons to Believe created a crowdfunding platform to raise funds for Davyd’s treatments and to hire caregivers.
The money raised so far has relieved some of the financial and mental burdens on the family. This story highlights that there are many ways to be a parent and that love doesn’t have to be limited to biological relationships. It is a reminder that parenthood can come in different forms. The story of Costa and Davyd shows that, in a world where many people would love to be parents, parenthood can take unexpected forms. It’s important to reserve judgment on Davyd’s biological mother’s situation as we don’t know the full backstory or her side of the story.