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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It always protects , always trusts , always hopes , always perseveres . I Corinthians 13:4,7
Travis & Casey
Thank you so much for considering us as adoptive parents. We hope to give you a glimpse at who we really are through a series of pictures and short stories about ourselves. We have been together for six years, and married for nearly three. Our love for one another grows stronger every day, and our desire to become parents does too. We hope to gain your confidence
and trust in the pages to come. If we should be what you are looking for in adoptive parents, we hope you can take comfort in knowing that your child
will receive the unconditional love he or she deserves.
Casey: We officially met through mutual friends on New Year’s Eve 2007. Travis was standing idle in the corner of the kitchen talking about jeeps and trucks and all kinds of things that didn’t make any sense to me! I noticed right away he was dressed casually in a pair of faded carpenter jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt. His hair was long and a little bit silly for him back then! I think the thing I remember the most about the first moment I saw him, was his demeanor. His face was kind – almost like a big teddy bear!
Travis: Casey walked in with some friends of mine, which immediately caught my eye. I was saying hello when I noticed her standing there behind them almost afraid to walk any farther into the room. She was beautiful. I’m a man of very few words, but I can honestly say that I don’t recall what she was wearing; I just remember her smile lit up the entire room when they introduced us. I knew right then that I had to make a move to get her attention, but as I said, I’m pretty quiet.
Casey: I was looking for an escape route when the countdown began because I didn’t want to be caught in a room full of couples ringing in the New Year with a kiss, especially since I didn’t have one of my own!
Travis: I was watching her try to escape and as the countdown came to a close, Casey pushed through the crowd and ran right into me! I took a deep breath and prayed that she wouldn’t smack me in self-defense, because I just had to kiss her (on the cheek of course).
Casey: I was so stunned after he kissed me; I almost lost my balance and tripped over my own feet! I really couldn’t have asked for a better meeting place or time. We laughed about his bold move and then set up a date for the following week.
That is how our happily ever after begins!
How We Met
How We Met
About Us
While we were dating we would spend hours discussing our futures both together and separate. One of many things we agree on is family, and the importance of staying close to the ones we love. After we were married the ache for a child became almost overwhelming. We tried for so long to become pregnant and just couldn’t. After two years of trying on our own we decided that perhaps God had other plans for us to become parents, and with that we began looking at the gift of adopting a child!
We love to have fun together! We are Kansas City Chiefs fans and we love to catch a game at Arrowhead Stadium every now and then with our family! We also like classic cars, sprint car races, and spending time with our friends! It isn’t uncommon for us to host our friends and family on Friday nights during the summer. There’s nothing more relaxing that sitting by the fire roasting s’mores with good friends! We just love our sweet little country life!
We sold our very first home in Missouri this past August. It was a bittersweet goodbye but we were so thankful for the opportunities that were waiting for us here in Iowa. We moved into our new home on September 1st which was a wonderful anniversary present to us this past year! We absolutely love our new home, which sets on almost 5 acres! We have a great big back yard to raise our kids with plenty of room to play! Our sweet little town gives us great comfort in knowing that we will be able to raise a child in a safe, secure, loving, community environment.
Our Home
We have two dogs; Bandit and Lucy. Bandit is a beagle-basset hound mix and Lucy is a blue heeler. We were planning on only one dog, but ended up with both of them as 8 week old puppies! They have been a fair hand full, but they have also proven to be our greatest joy! We love watching them interact with small children. Lucy is very much a protector in that
she is always carefully watching the kids to make sure no one gets hurt, and Bandit is just another playmate who just happens to have four legs! At almost three years old, Bandit and Lucy are full of life and ready for someone to play with! We have every confidence that they will do very well with children in our home.
Travis through Casey’s Eyes:Travis is a man of very few words but his personality is so sweet and kind. He is the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back or the money in his wallet if he thought it would help someone in need. His laid back personality, and sweet gentle nature is going to make him a wonderful father! I find myself falling in love with him all over again when I watch him playing sports or working on cars with our nephews. Our nephews just love him at Christmas time, because Uncle Travis becomes a “big kid” that they can always count on to play with and have fun! Travis loves me for exactly who I am and every silly quirk that comes with me! He is my best friend, and the only man I could imagine spending the rest of my life with. I can’t wait to share the joy of parenthood with my husband!
Travis is a certified Caterpillar technician. He came out of college with a job working as a field mechanic in Kansas City and within the last year accepted a position in Iowa with a small growing company that specializes in the production of paving equipment. He is responsible for the initial sale, and start-up of this equipment all over the Midwest.
About Travis
Casey through Travis’s Eyes:It sounds crazy but ever since the first time she smiled at me, I knew Casey was the girl for me! She’s strong-willed and very stubborn but I wouldn’t have her any other way. When I watch Casey with our niece and nephews; I see not only her love for them, but their love for her. She has such a great capacity to care for people, and when she loves someone, she loves with her whole heart. From the first time I saw Casey hold a newborn baby; I knew I wanted to share children with her. This independent woman that I already knew I loved became tender and gentle at the hands of a child. She’s a natural born caregiver, and I know she is going to make an outstanding mother.
Casey worked retail while she put herself through college. After we made the move to Iowa she chose to step away from retail and pursue a career in finance at a local bank. Casey always knew that being a mother was the most important goal in her life. This career choice will allow her the opportunity to work comfortable hours, and have the flexibility to be a stay-at-home mother when the time comes.
About Casey
Casey: My mother and father still live in Kansas, in the house I was raised in. As a family we were very active in the 4-H program. My younger sister Taylor and I raised and showed cattle, sheep, and pigs. During the summer we would spend hours in the kitchen with mom, practicing for the fair and preparing pies, cookies, and all kinds of small dishes to exhibit at the fair. I was also very active in playing softball on a competitive league. When all the chores were done and the cows were fed, Dad and I would practice pitching in the front yard before dinner. These are just a few of my fondest memories as a child. I can only hope that I may have the chance to give a child the same opportunities I had as I was growing up. We are quite a long ways from my family in terms of distance, but we talk on the phone every day and share pictures via email all the time! They are so excited at the possibility of us adopting a child.
Our Family
Travis: My mom and dad divorced when I was young and I lived with my mom for most of my childhood. My brother and I were involved in Scouts all throughout our elementary and teenage years. We had the opportunity to go to scout camp each year and participate in a lot of really cool activities related to the program. Because my dad moved around a lot we had the chance to visit many different states. My favorite was California. I love to fish, and my dad took my brother and me out fishing for yellow fin, which was an experience I will never forget! Real seafood doesn’t exist until you’ve had it in California! My dad remarried soon after he and my mom divorced and his wife brought two daughters and a son to the marriage. In total, we are a pretty large family with several nieces and nephews to share our life with. I think the thing I look forward to most is taking our future child on the kind of vacations I had when I was young. Both my mother and my father are very excited for us to adopt.
Our Family
Dear Birth Parents
Travis & Casey
We are so thankful that you have taken the time to read our story. It is really quite difficult to put into words the desire we have for children and the devastating reality that we cannot have our own. Adoption was an easy choice to make when we realized we couldn’t become pregnant because for us; family doesn’t just mean the people you have a biological connection with, but rather they are the people you share with, hold tight, and keep in your heart forever. If you should decide to choose us as adoptive parents to your baby, we will do our best to raise your child to be strong, confident, and most of all – kind. We both come from large families who are very excited at the chance to welcome a new baby into the family. We believe with complete and total certainty that your child will be shown the same love and kindness as we were raised with. It goes without saying that the advantages to living in a small town are the types of people you meet and the relationships you make. Our small farming community is incredibly generous by nature and without a doubt would welcome a child with open arms and loving hearts. Finally, we promise to love your child unconditionally and offer a home life that is safe, secure, and always supportive. We will make sure that your baby knows how deep your love is for him or her and the sacrifice you made to give your child the greatest advantages life has to offer. You will never be forgotten in our home, and your child will always have your love along with ours to guide him or her through life.
Sincerely,
2401 Bernadette Dr. Suite 209AColumbia, Missouri 65203
Phone 573-356-0025 Fax 573-445-9435Birthparent Line: 1-888-564-HOPE (4673)
Email: [email protected]: www.aGiftofHopeAdoptions.com
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