Ken and Annie
We are honored to be considered as adoptive parents for your child. We are humbled by your courage and know God indeed has a plan to prosper you, your child, and us. We hope you are encouraged by the type of upbringing and community in which we are offering to raise your child. Our heart's greatest desire is to see our family grow and to be able to shower another child with love.
Our hope is that together with you, we can be part of another beautiful adoption story. Please know that we are praying for you and know that you will make the best decision for you and your baby.
Annie...Written by Ken
Annie is joyful, loving, compassionate, patient, and committed. She's the type of person that everyone wants to be around. She has a contagious smile and a joyful heart that makes others feel good. She lives out her faith in many ways like serving the children and youth at church and using her gift of hospitality to host friends and family at our home. She is my best friend and I am grateful every day for her love, joy, and tireless commitment to our family.
Annie was born to be a mother. She is a wonderful mom to Katie, whom we adopted as a newborn. She interacts with our friends' and neighbors' children with ease and confidence. It is during those times that she really comes to life and I know she was created to be a mom. I am fortunate to have her as my lovely wife and partner.
Ken...Written by Annie
Ken is one of a kind... thoughtful, sensitive, committed, loving, witty, and passionate. A favorite memory of our dating period was our first Valentine's Day. As I went out to get in my car early in the morning, I noticed something on the hood of the car - warm coffee cake, hot coffee, and a rose with a sweet card. Not only had he made my Valentine's gift, but he got up at an exceptionally early time to deliver it, without me even knowing or getting to thank him in person.
Ken is originally from Southern California, where his parents still live, and we have a chance to visit periodically. Ken is very talented. He has a beautiful voice and can play almost any instrument. I enjoy serving in our church's youth group with Ken where he teaches. He is a wonderful example for the young people and they have genuine respect for him and his loving leadership. He is a warm, dedicated father who has a gift for connecting with children and teens.
Katie
Adoption has a special place in our lives... two-and-half years ago we adopted our little girl Katie after years of struggling with infertility. She is a visible reminder of her birthparents' courageous decision and how God used that decision to bless us with a family. She is already learning her own unique adoption story, which we plan on celebrating with her often as she grows up.
Our Neighborhood
We live in a middle class suburban Atlanta neighborhood that has fine local schools. We enjoy all four seasons including the beautiful blooms in Spring and a full display of Fall colors. Our home is on a cul-de-sac with lots of families with young children. It's not uncommon to walk out our front door and see kids riding their bikes, playing hopscotch in the street, or playing hide-and-go-seek. Our neighbors enjoy children and make an effort to have family-friendly events like our annual Halloween street party and periodic neighborhood cookouts. We are also fortunate to live fairly close to most of our family and are grateful for their support of our adoption journey.
With all of the information you've read so far, you may be wondering, "What would it be like for them to raise my child?" What we can say without a doubt is that your child will grow up in a home where two parents are committed to each other for life. Family, friends, and our church family will surround him or her with love, stability, and opportunity. We hope to have several children someday and look forward to the day when our children recall being brought up in a special family knit together by unconditional love. We plan for Annie to continue to stay home to raise our children and give each one of them the individualized attention they need. We are devoted to raising your child in an atmosphere of love where he or she has all of the opportunities life has to offer.
Thank you and may God bless your decision in every way.
Ken and Annie
A Center for Family Building • Law Office of Ted R. Youmans
Phone 714-408-2900 • fax 714-876-0061 • www.center4familybuilding.com
