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WATCH: Adoptive mom's heartwarming video shows older boys including shy son in basketball game

COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — A video and message posted by a Green County, Oklahoma, mom is spreading quickly on social media.

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Christy Rowden posted the video Monday afternoon after a heartwarming moment at a park.

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Rowden said she was at the park with her two children that afternoon when a bus of students from Oologah Upper Elementary pulled up and started playing on the basketball court.

Rowden’s 7-year-old son was adopted from Uganda. Rowden said he can be shy and, as a result, stood back as the older boys played basketball.

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https://www.facebook.com/christyleerowden/posts/10216587561621532

Posted by Christy Lee Rowden on Monday, May 21, 2018

Soon after, the fifth-grade boys reportedly came up to her son, Asher, introduced themselves and invited him to play.

The boys quickly welcomed him into their game, cheering him on and giving high-fives.

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Rowden said the moment brought a tear to her eye, especially since she is the mom of a black boy in a mostly white community.

Rowden shared the post to remind people that there is still good in the world and to thank the children who were so kind to her son.

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There is good in this world! I need reminders of it sometimes. I took Asher & Mercy to the park this morning and for...

Posted by Christy Lee Rowden on Monday, May 21, 2018