Hi,
We are Kelly and Donna. We have been blessed with soon to be 25 years of marriage. We were high school sweethearts and married at 16. Many thought ours was a marriage that wouldn't last, but they were wrong. Being friends first is a wonderful base to a good marriage. We love children and were again blessed with three great kids. One daughter age 22 and two sons ages 19 and soon to be 15. Six years ago I had to have a hysterectomy due to severe endometriosis. I am unable to have children. We would love to have another little girl..I guess some of our friends feel we have lost our minds to be at this stage in our lives. Some may think we are being selfish. We have just enjoyed our lives together so much and our children have brought us so much happiness. We have a wonderful close knit family, that loves being with each other, we feel we have so much love to offer a child. Not only us, but our whole extended family feel the same way. Nearly four years ago we began discussing this possibility. We began researching. I have met so many wonderful people along the way and we have gained so much knowledge through these friendships. Honestly, 4 years ago I am not sure that we could have done an open adoption, but time and friendships have changed our minds completely.Now we feel it would be an honor. I have had the honor of meeting some of the most beautiful life mothers. No, they didn't choose us but we have become close and continued our friendships. Most recently we had the chance to adopt a little girl in our community. The little girl continues to live with her Aunt because her mom lives somewhere else now and doesn't see the baby and has gotten on with her life without her in it. We get to see her some. It is very hard emotionally to accept that we will only see her when allowed, I truely feel that this experience has also been a stepping stone to understanding the emotions of a first mom. To want to be with her so desperately but to know it is impossible. We are praying for the day that someone will come across our website, or hear from a friend in a conversation somewhere, or through some unknown circumstance of our adoption wishes. It's funny how a person can love someone so much and not know who they are. Our hopes are not to try to take anyones child. But we are here willing and so hopeful to offer our home, our love to someone that is looking for a good home for thier child. We aren't perfect by any means. But we are faithful, we are fully aware of what we are asking for, we are a family that loves to laugh, we are a family that knows what it is like to come through adversity. We promise to love, protect, nurture, to give wings to grow to a beautiful little person. If anyone is reading this and considering an adoption option for your child. We could begin by talking and get to know one another, I know there are so many questions and things you would want to know before making the most important decision you will make in life. Many argue that the internet is no place to find adoptive parents, I know it is risky, but it is a wonderful beginning. Prayer is a very important part of life. Our belief is that God definetly has His hand in bringing His plans together. We long for the day that we meet that beautiful, special person that we will share a life time of love with. I know some people probably think that 4 years is long enough to hope for something, but I believe that as long as there is hope all things are possible.
Thanks for taking the time to read. There just doesn't seem to be the right words to express something that means so much to someone. Just know that our whole hearts are here for you.
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Donna
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