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This special note is behind a life-changing Christmas surprise for one little boy. He got this gift from family outside Lancaster - part of a video that's gone viral. Meet Carter & family at 11 on @wsyx6 pic.twitter.com/Xkd1jopp5b

— Haley Nelson (@HaleyWSYX6) December 27, 2018

Carter told ABC affiliate WSYX in Ohio that the magical moment was \"really emotional\" for him: \"It feels awesome.\"

Carter's aunt, Leah Kiphart, told WSYX that his adoption status was nearing deadline and about to change so someone outside the family would be able to adopt him.

\"This might have been the last time that we were ever going to see Carter, and felt that it was really important for us to keep him in the family,\" Kiphart said. \"A lot of people talk about how lucky he is. We are just as fortunate to have him join our family.\"

As for the all the attention the video has gotten online, Carter said it made him feel good that \"other people can enjoy my happiness and my family's happiness.\"

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