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We can only guess at what you might be going through right know. We know that you love this baby and that you want the best possible future for him or her. We can tell you, if you decide to place your child in with us they will have a warm loving home with two parents that are ready and will to explore the world with your child. We would give them the best education that is possible, they would travel, camp, swim, and most of all get lots of cuddles and loves. We cannot tell you what the best options are, only that we want to make a loving home for your child.
Preferred Gender: Either |
| Jim |
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Brandy |
| Job Description |
| Military Police Captain in the U.S. Army, Going to Be Promoted to Major Soon |
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Nursing Case Manager for an Army Hospital, Future Stay-at-Home Mom |
| Education |
| Undergraduate Degree is in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Psychology, Masters Degree in Business & Organizational Security |
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Masters of Nursing as a Woman's Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Favorites |
Cartoon Bugs Bunny | | Cartoon Tom & Jerry Is the Best | Dream Job Anything That Will Get Me Home by Dinner Time | | Dream Job I Have It, Nursing Case Management | Family Activity Camping, Cooking, Walks in the Park | | Family Activity Camping, Cooking, Walks, Time at the Playground, Spending Time at Friends’ Houses & Having Friends Over | Hero Jesus | | Hero Albert Einstein | Movie Type Horror | | Movie Type Science Fiction | | Children |
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We are in love. What we bring to each other every day is the ability to listen, and not feel compelled to win a disagreement. Neither of use likes to fight so when we disagree about things we make an honest effort to try to understand the other person's point of view. What that has meant for our marriage is an openness that allows each other shelter from the storms of life. We feel safe to each other. We both know who the other person is and we love them for who they are; faults and all. This is the greatest gift anyone could have, other than being able to share this love with a child.
The first thing we do when we come home is find each other for a hug and kiss. We travel to see the world together. We go out on dates. We go to church together and talk about our spirituality and how it applies to our relationships with each other, our friends, and our work. We make time for each other even when we are tired. We work to stay connected to each other. We camp, hike, dance, and ride bikes together. Most of all we fall more in love every day.
| What We'll Tell the Child About His/Her Adoption |
"Do you know why you are so special? We chose you. Out of all the babies in the world we chose you." As your child gets older we will give him or her any letters and photos that you choose to share with us. They will know that you love them so much that you wanted them to have a life that you could not offer. I would hope we can take a video of you and the father if possible, talking to your baby explaining why you have decided that adoption was the best option for your child. Your baby will always know that you love him or her, with all of your heart and you did the most selfless thing a mother could ever do - you gave your baby to a couple that could not have a baby of their own.
| What We Expect We'll Like Most About Being Parents |
Jim in Iraq
We were foster parents for about a year and a half to medically fragile children. We took care of kids from the age of 2 to 13 years old most of whom could not talk or walk. The most rewording part was the way they would smile at you, and when they would learn something new. We loved just experiencing life with them, watching them grow, and getting them healthy enough to go home. A lot of what we did was set boundaries, be consistent, talk with them, play with them, cuddle them, most of all we just loved them.
The part we are looking forward to about having our own child is knowing we do not have to give them back. The thought of having a baby that we can love, teach and have as part of our family forever brings tears to our eyes. I forgot the best part it will give us an excuse to act like children. |