Roy Rochlin/Getty; John Shearer/Getty Michael Oher is requesting Leigh ... that they adopted him” including listing Oher as their "adopted son" on their website and continuing to “book events ...

I heard my son ask me, "Are you ready?' and I said 'Of course I am, I've been waiting a long time for this magical day.' It was filled with so much joy, excitement, and happiness." Michael Oher on ...

The Tuohy family, with a daughter & a son, attended the same high school as Oher. Developing a bond, they observed his challenging life and decided to legally adopt him after his father's death.