Jessie & Joe
RACE OF CHILD INTERESTED IN ADOPTING:
Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian/Hispanic, Caucasian/Asian, Caucasian/African American, Native American
Dear Birthmother,
Dear Expectant Mom,
We cannot imagine the thought and consideration you have put into this decision. The responsibility of bringing a baby into this world is huge but can feel even bigger if you are not prepared for them. For you to go through this journey and consider giving us the opportunity to give your child a lifetime of love is more than we’ve ever asked from another person. We would be forever grateful for you and the little baby you'd be entrusting us with.
We promise to always give your baby every opportunity in life to grow and be a happy, healthy person. We will never take this baby for granted, We know the sacrifices that have been made so they can have the best life possible. This baby will be loved beyond measure.
Matt Stell so perfectly sums up how we feel in the song, “Prayed for You.” You are so strong. We have been praying to meet you for three years now and know there is an expectant mother out there who is perfect for our family.
Jessie and Joe
About Us
Hello! We are Jessie and Joe! Jessie is organized and loves a good plan and routine. She fills her time with homeschooling our daughter. She has a culinary degree, so she enjoys getting creative with cooking. Joe is very curious, with a passion for learning. Joe is a Marine veteran and is now working as a machinist. Joe enjoys nature walks (He is an Eagle Scout after all.) and roughhousing with our daughter. To say Joe loves the fun and games part of parenthood is an understatement! As a family, we enjoy reading, parks and trails, swimming, and the outdoors in general.
Our Home
We recently moved to a new home and have been working on updating it. Per our daughter’s request, there is a cozy “hidey-hole” for reading books, quiet time, or world domination planning. We live in a more rural community, only blocks from Joe’s brother! Our new yard has a full acre with some fun woods to explore. We have two cats; one is a very tolerant old lady, and the other is still a playful kitten. We have a big dog who loves to play and chickens for fresh eggs. Our school district is very supportive of homeschooled families and offers a good variety of community activities. We are also involved in homeschooling groups with regular field trips.
Our Extended Family
Jessie comes from a family of eight. Mom and Dad are divorced, and Dad is remarried to a woman we adore. Our daughter loves the time she gets to spend with Grandpa, whom she affectionately calls “Bumpa” or, better still, “Bumpa on a log.” We enjoy golf cart rides and singing with his guitar. Jessie has two older brothers, two younger brothers, and a little sister. We are close to four of her siblings and have been a large part of the upbringing of the youngest two with many sleepovers, vacations, and day trips. We have one nephew, who is our daughter Lily’s age. Some of our favorite traditions with her family are threshing shows, French onion soup and the pumpkin patch, and the Wisconsin Dells.
Joe has two older brothers. His oldest brother is married with two girls and a boy; the other lives just down the street and is always ready for an adventure. We enjoy trips to Grandma and Grandpa’s. Lily loves overnights with them and going out for breakfast. Joe’s aunt has been an active part of our lives and has a strong and consistent relationship with Lily.
What Led Us To Adoption
Parenthood has been one of the biggest joys of our lives, and we would love nothing more than to grow our family. We came to adoption based on a hereditary condition that Jessie gets when pregnant, making pregnancy dangerous for both mom and baby. Jessie has been anticipating adoption being an amazing family planning option for many years. We have known we wanted to add to our family for a while now. We did foster care for a while and had the privilege of caring for a six-year-old girl for seven months before she moved in with her forever family. The experience was amazing and confirmed what we already knew: that we wanted a child to raise and love and never have to say goodbye to.
Facts About Jessie
- Occupation: Stay-at-home mom, homeschool teacher
- Religion: Christian
- Education: Degree in culinary arts
- Favorite Hobby: Gardening, animals, DIY projects
- Favorite Movie: The Emperor’s New Groove
- Favorite Sport: Ice skating, swimming
- Favorite Holiday: Easter
- Favorite Music Group: Adam Lambert
- Favorite Book: Harry Potter, Little House on the Prairie series
- Favorite Subject in School: Childhood development class
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Greece
Facts About Joe
- Occupation: Machinist
- Religion: Christian
- Education: Machining certificates
- Favorite Hobby: Learning everything!
- Favorite Movie: Muppet Treasure Island
- Favorite Sport: Hiking
- Favorite Holiday: Independence Day
- Favorite Music Group: Lindsey Sterling
- Favorite Book: Starship Troopers
- Favorite Subject in School: History
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Scandinavia, Greece