370 South FiFth Street, Suite 2, ColumbuS, oh 43215-5433toll-Free: (800) 824-9633

We are already parents to an amazing son, and we are hoping to add another member to our family.

Kerry & Abby

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Job Description:Engineering and Construction

Manager

eDucation:Bachelor’s degree in

Mechanical Engineering, Executive MBA

Favorite Quality about abby:She’s awesome

Favorite sport to play:Hockey

Favorite MeMory with abby:

Our 16-day drive across

America

Favorite holiDay traDition:

Every Christmas, my entire

family meets to pick out,

cut down and decorate a

Christmas tree together.

Favorite scripture:

John 8: 10-11

Job Description:Engineering and Analytics,

Process Improvement

eDucation:Bachelor’s degree in

Mathematics, Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Favorite Quality about Kerry:He knows the best ways to

make me smile!

Favorite exercise activity:Running

Favorite MeMory with Kerry:

Kerry and I went

snow skiing in Japan

Favorite holiDay traDition:

Every Christmas my family

watched “How the Grinch

Stole Christmas” together.

We still do!

Favorite scripture:

Proverbs 3:5

About Kerry About Abby

ABBY ABOUT KERRY: Kerry is an amazing father. From changing dirty diapers to playing outside with our son, he has really stepped up and been a great partner in raising our son. It makes me excited to see how his role as a father changes over time. He is very strong physically and mentally, and he is very smart and confident. These are the qualities that attracted me to Kerry along with his positive and laidback attitude. He makes me feel safe and loved, which are traits that really strengthen our family. I figured he would be a great father and husband, but he has really exceeded my expectations!

KERRY ABOUT ABBY: Abby never ceases to amaze me at what she can do. She has endless energy and is full of life! She keeps our family eating well, staying healthy and exercising. She sets a great example for others to follow is a strong and positive role model. She will ensure that our children are raised with good Christian morals and are given encouragement and opportunity to grow and learn. She is always challenging our son to learn by reading books, teaching him words, and doing art projects. She’s a great wife, a selfless parent, and the person I am still so thrilled to be able to spend the rest of my life with.

Jonah and Mommy

Kayaking in the Turks and Caicos islands!

Our Home and CommunityOur home is a four-bedroom house. We have an attached garage and a playroom in the basement. The house is old and full of charm. Kerry has been working on many projects to upgrade the house including bathroom remodels and new electric wiring. We have plenty of space to spread out. We have an art and music room and several large living areas. Our yard is well maintained since Abby loves planting flowers and mowing. We have two gardens and several fruit trees which help us eat healthy. We’re active outside, and we like playing basketball in the driveway. Our neighborhood is within walking distance to work and downtown. It is a front yard neighborhood which means we talk with and hang out with our neighbors outside a lot. Many of our neighbors are also our friends and babysitters.

At Yosemite National Park

Our home!

Marriage Date: april 2, 2011

chilD: Jonah, age 1½

birth year: 1984 birth year: 1982

Padd ling during our three-day river adventure.

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Our FamiliesKERRY: I am the second oldest of four brothers. Two of my brothers are college professors, and my youngest brother is still finishing school. We are a very competitive bunch but share a special bond. We know how to communicate with one another by giving each other looks or quoting movies. Although we live in three different states, we are still very close and gather regularly at my parents’ house. My older and younger brother are both married and there are now four kids between the four of us. As we grow older, I have begun to appreciate more and more how special it is to have a family that supports each other through the ups and downs of life. My family will continue to be a big part of my life and they are all looking forward to meeting our new adopted child.

ABBY: I have one younger brother and one younger sister. My brother and I have become close as adults. My sister is six years younger than me, and we have been very close since the day she was born. I even taught her how to walk at just eight months old because I was so excited for her to grow enough to play with me. My sister and her husband live only a couple of miles away, and they have a baby boy. We spend a lot of time with them, and the kids play together. My parents and most of my extended family live less than an hour away from us. We laugh so much when we are all together! My parents are role models for us as an example of a strong Christian marriage. They are active and are both retired so we love spending time together. My parents and my sister are both a part of our childcare plan and currently watch our son at least one day per week.

Why Religion is Important to UsReligion is the one of the most important things in our lives. We were both raised in Christian households, and we share the same values when it comes to family life, relationships and helping others. We are Catholic and are active members of the local church, and we plan to raise our children in a Christian environment. While we were dating and engaged, we lived separately and did not move in together until we were married. Our continued commitment to each other is a reflection of our commitment to God. We like to spend time engaging in church activities such as community clean-up days. Many of our friends belong to the same church. These friendships are very genuine, and these are the same friends that we can depend on for anything. The support that we feel from our church is a special part of our lives.

The Warrior Dash with our friends

Our LifestyleWe love being active, and that is part of what brought us together. Kerry knew that Abby liked running so for our first date, we went for a run at a local park. The weather was about 35 degrees and rainy, but neither one of us wanted to cancel! Since Abby is a very good runner, she was so impressed that Kerry could keep up. Kerry admitted later that he was exhausted but hid it well. Just over a year later, Kerry took Abby to the same spot in the local park for a run. In the middle of the run, Kerry proposed and Abby said “Yes!”

We have participated in many other activities as a couple. A few years back, we drove across the country on our way to a wedding in California. We saw and hiked at several national parks, including a 12- mile trail at Yosemite National Park and a 16-mile trek through Arches National Park. We have skied in Japan, gone zip-lining in St. Lucia, and climbed a waterfall in Hawaii. Our son has already been to six different states, and we plan to continue our adventures and travels as a family.

Closer to home we love ice skating at the local arena and taking bike rides and walks around the neighborhood. We have spent many hours outside at the nearby park and around the neighborhood with our son. Swimming at the local YMCA is one of our favorite family activities. Our friends love being active as well. Sports and physical activities help us stay healthy and allow us to spend quality time with friends. We do not like being cooped up in the house!

With both of our parents in England

Kerry’s family

Dear Birth Parent(s),We are very excited to write this letter.

We are already parents to an amazing son, and we are very much looking forward to adding another member to our family.

Raising children means more than making sure they eat healthy and teaching them how to read, write and throw a football. It means teaching them how to successfully navigate this complex world. We want to teach them that they need to be proud of not just what they accomplish, but also how they accomplish it and how they live their life. We want our children to be successful in areas that they want to be, and we will encourage them to pursue healthy interests and hobbies that they are interested in and will support them as we guide them toward independence. This is an incredible responsibility that we are looking forward to taking on, and we can’t wait for our children to start to see and experience the world as they grow.

Before we were married, we discussed adoption quite often as we both felt we were called to adopt. We have shared so many amazing experiences, and now want to share our lives with a very special adopted child.

This is the perfect time in our lives to have another child since our adopted child will grow up surrounded by a brother, cousins and friends of similar ages. Our parents are all retired and are excited and willing to provide love and support for our adopted child.

As parents we would like to be very open with our adopted child about their background and culture. We will share their adoption story and encourage them to be proud of their adoption. We will raise them in a Christian household and surround them with love, family and friends.

Sincerely,

Kerry & Abby

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