Let us first express our love to all birthparents reading this. We have developed a respect and love for you far greater that words can describe. It is amazing to us how one can love a child so much, to allow the best life for them to be through adoption.
Carl and I have been married almost seven years now and we have grown in many ways through our lives together. The majority of our experiences being uplifting and joyful; while other trials, always ending as a blessing. We love to take trips together, play games, watch movies, camp, be outdoors and explore each other's crafty talents. Carl is extremely talented in sports and hunting, his true passion. Paula loves to decorate and capture memories for our family and others’ through her passion of photography. How can we sum up our lives in so few words...…guided, blessed, and one crazy ride.
“ Being a mother is more than a phase in my life; for me, it's a never-ending mission, my calling here on earth. And when the time comes and I'm standing before my Heavenly Father, I just want Him to say to me, "Job well done."
Family is the most important thing to us and we both enjoy a great challenge. Although it would be unfair to claim our daughter as a challenge, she really is an angel; parenting is a challenge in and of itself. We are constantly learning how to be the best parents for our children and with that comes new knowledge everyday. What a joy it is to learn life’s greatest lessons from a child. Next to our Savior, our greatest teacher speaks gibberish. With near perfect annunciation, she teaches with each word she speaks.
“To live would be an awfully great adventure” -peter pan
This blog and its comments are protected and will only be published at the discretion of the authors (us). Please feel free to comment as you feel inspired, only we will see them. If you feel more comfortable emailing us, please do. Our adoption email is carl.paula@yahoo.com. We look forward to hearing from many of you and of course meeting many more.
With Love,
Carl and Paula and Kya
6 comments:
When my daughter became pregnant at the age of 16 my life became a whirlwind of emotions. I can't begin to explain the intense pain I felt as we considered adoption. As we worked through it we soon realized that for our situation adoption was the best answer. As I look back I am able to see how much the Lord has blessed us since that time. Kya, my daughters baby, has a great opporunity in life. She has a father and a mother that love her as much as anyone could. She has been given a great start in life and will be provided with all that she needs to be happy and successful. My daughter has been able to fix her life and is doing very well at college. She is dating worthy boys and I believe she will still have a great life. Every one is willing to give her a second chance. Adoption has turned out to be a very good decision. Carl and Paula are wonderful people. I have never worried for a moment how well Kya is being taken care of because I know how much love they have for her. I am confident that they will love you and your baby just as much. These people are filled with charity and I love them for that.
What a great tribute written by Jerry. It has been such a blessing to all of us involved with the adoption of Kya. She has been such a blessing and a little miracle for the two of you. Good luck in this next adventure.
Good luck. I love the blog. To the other readers: You will find NO ONE better than Paula and Carl to love and raise your baby. These two are simply amazing. I love them both, they are dear friends. That was a very nice thing of Jerry to say about you two! We love you guys.
~Andy and Ashlie
I was blog hopping at work and stumbled upon your blog through Pat and Nicole Cassity. What a beautiful blog and blessing that you share with the world. It takes very special individuals who have so much love and unselfishness to give themselves in this way for another person. I wish you the best of luck throughout the years and I pray you two will find much happiness as you share your home and family with others. God bless you!
I found your blog through JOna dn Jamie's. I think its beautiful. I placed a daughter for adoption nearly 6 years ago and I love adoption! I love every couple who has the blessing of adopting a baby and I love love love every birthmother who is willing to better the life of their child. I wish you all the luck in the future.
Shalie M.
I would really like to say something to any birthmothers who are reading this blog. My name is Jerica and I am Kya's birthmother. I know exactly how you are feeling and what you are going through. I know how hard things can be and how hard things are going to be down the road. My experience with adoption was one of the hardest things, but also one of the best things that has ever happened to me. When I held Kya in my arms for the first time, I felt something that I have never felt before. I didn't know I could love somebody as much as I love her. And that is exactly why I did what I did. I wanted her to have the best life that she could possibly have. And I know that where Kya is now, with Paula and Carl, is exactly where she is supposed to be and she really does have the best life with them. They have so much love for her and they are raising her so well. I know with all my heart that I did the right thing and that Kya is very happy. Yes, I still have some hard days, but the good definitely outweighs the bad and I am moving on in my life and living it the best I can. I have so much comfort in knowing how happy Kya is and the beautiful girl she is becoming. I am so greatful to Paula and Carl for everything that they have done for me. I love them so much and I thank my Heavenly Father for helping me find them. Don't give up! You are in my prayers!!!!
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