Our Road...
We have been together for a little over 7 years. We were high school sweethearts and went to the same college (not on purpose though!). We separated for a short period of time while in college, but after much persistence from Jake and our Heavenly Father's blessing, we were married in June 2008. You could say that we are the ultimate duo...Jake balances out my strong-willed stubbornness and I help to keep Jake on task. We enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and are even crazy enough to run a half marathon this coming September.
About Jake...
Jake is a 26 year old football and ESPN enthusiast and can be pegged as having the "biggest heart." In high school, he was elected person with the biggest heart and it shows in his occupation as a Registered Nurse...he even works with Open Heart patients! Heavenly Father has blessed Jake with a tender heart and a strong spirit. He is active with our church's Boy Scout program and assists in teaching 14-16 year old boys gospel principles in Sunday school class. He is not a quitter by any means and makes an effort to become friends with everyone. He makes a wonderful husband and I have no doubt that he will make a wonderful father too. He is such a big kid and has told me countless times that he cannot wait for children so that he can play with toys again too! Jake has strong morals and has a level head that will make raising a child seamless for him...he was destined to be a father.
About Amy...
Amy is 25 years old. The first thing that you notice about her is her beautiful smile that seems to brighten anyone's day. She is kind and caring and this is displayed in her profession as an E.R. Nurse at Children's hospital. She has always loved working with kids and they seem to always gravitate towards her. All anyone has to do is see her with a child and they will immediately know that she is destined to be a great mom. She already has to deal with a big kid like me so raising a little child should be no trouble for her. I have never met someone who is so loving and kind and can make any rainy day disappear with a smile and a kiss like she can. She will be an amazing mommy who will love her children unconditionally.
Our Dream...
We have always wanted to have children...Jake enjoys the odd numbers and would ideally love to have 3 children, while I am a fan of even numbers and dream to have 4 children. After a bumpy road through infertility, the Lord opened our eyes and hearts to adoption. We truly feel like we are being blessed with the opportunity to adopt a precious child. We want nothing more than to raise a family and realize that adoption was really our Heavenly Father's Plan "A" for us all along. We know the journey will be long and hard, but we also understand that the reward is well worth the wait.
Our Wish...
We hope that as you read our blog, you will feel comforted in whatever you may be going through and truly feel the love that Jake and I have for each other and for you. We are grateful for the opportunity that you have given us in reading about us. We look forward to meeting you and always remembering you as a key part of our life.
