Ron and Brandi
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Hello, we are Ron and Brandi! We are so excited to have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you. Our journey to adoption is an exciting time for our family. We have lots of love to give to a child! We have been blessed with two beautiful sons and have always wanted a large family.
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We can only imagine how difficult and overwhelming making an adoption plan for your baby must be. We feel your decision to bless another family with your child may be one of the most loving, selfless and amazing things a person can do for someone else. As a mother and father ourselves, we are certain that you unconditionally love your child so much and want the best for him or her. We know that this may be "the" biggest and hardest decision you may ever make. We want you to know that if you choose us, we look forward to supporting you any way we can in this difficult and emotional journey.
Why We Are Choosing Adoption
We have always wanted a large family with lots of kids! When our 2nd son was born Brandi had a lot of difficulty during delivery. She was in intensive care for several days and was told she could not give birth to another child. It was hard news to hear, but through our prayers, we were led to adoption. We realize we can still have the big family we have always dreamed of through the wonderful blessing of adoption! We are excited about expanding our fun and happy family and our sons are excited to be big brothers!
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What We Are Hoping For
We are both very loving, open and honest people. We are hopeful that circumstances allow us to meet you pre-‐birth, if you are comfortable, so we can spend a little time together and create some happy memories for us all. If you are in a different state, we would gladly fly to go and meet you. We want you to know we will be here to support you through your pregnancy and after the birth. We would love to be in the delivery room when the baby comes, but we also respect your privacy if you are not comfortable with that. After the baby is born we are open to contact and will gladly give updates and send photos to you. We want this baby to know about their birthparents and how they came into our family -‐ as a gift of love – the greatest gift someone could ever imagine! We realize you may choose for a more closed adoption and relationship, and that is okay too. We will absolutely respect your wishes. We want to make this difficult time as easy as possible for you.
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Our Beginning.....Ron & Brandi
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We were both raised in small towns in Iowa and both grew up on a farm. Our upbringings were simple, but filled with a lot of love. We both lived in places where everyone knew your name, a place where community and faith are important, a place where no one has to lock their front doors, where neighbors counted on each other in times of need, a place where the town social event is the homecoming football game, a place where you want to raise a family. We met through mutual friends and we immediately hit it off! We dated for about six months and then got engaged. Brandi had always wanted a Christmas wedding and she got her wish! It was a beautiful wedding with white snow all over the ground and all of our loved ones and friends were with us. It was the beautiful wedding we had always dreamed of!
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What I Love Most About My Wife Brandi ~Written by Ron
Perhaps the thing I love the most about my wife Brandi is the way she is always willing to help others. I think she would give the shirt off her back to a complete stranger even if she didn't have one to keep for herself. I always had these ideas in my head of who my soul mate was but when I met Brandi I found her to be all of that plus a whole lot more. I have always considered myself a lucky person. I have a great family, good friends and have had success in my life and work. Beyond a doubt though, the day I met Brandi and everyday since has been the best days of my life.
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---------------------How I Feel About My Wife ~Written by Ron
Hundreds of thoughts come to mind when I think about Brandi. First and foremost beyond her natural, physical beauty is her gift of nurturing. Watching her as a mom to our two boys just amazes me. She is truly a wonderful mom and I don't know how two boys could be any luckier than ours to have her as their mother. I thank God each day for that. She is so anxious to have another little baby. I think my wife would fill two houses with kids if she had the chance! I'm sort of an old fashioned sort of guy and try not to take things for granted. I decided when we got married that I was going to recognize our anniversary not each year, but each month. I give Brandi a card on the third of each month. I must admit the pickings at the Hallmark store are getting pretty slim! I also write Brandi a small note each day to tell her “I love you” and wish her a good day. I usually leave early in the morning to start work when Brandi is still asleep, so I leave the notes in her car.
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Brandi’s Longing For Motherhood
I am at my best being a mother! Having my two sons is by far the best things that have ever happened to me. I love being a mother and am eager to welcome a new little one and expand our family through adoption. I so look forward to birthdays, holidays, and special times together as one big happy family! Growing up I was an only child but always wished for brothers and sisters. My father passed away many years ago and my mother remarried a wonderful man, who I call “Dad”. He and my mom had two children together and gave me the brother and sister I had always hoped for! I loved watching my mother with my siblings and always wanted to be just like her when I became a mother. From an early age I knew I wanted to be a mom and have a home full of lots of kids and family! er
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---------------------Brandi's Hobbies and Interests
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I have always held a love for music! I have been singing and playing the piano and organ for many years and have performed on many stages throughout the US and Europe. I continue to sing and play for many weddings, funerals, church services and community events. I love country music and country dancing. Everyone in my family loves to go dancing and we are usually the life of the party and love to get everyone up and out of their seats! I love to antique, shop with friends, read, bake, cook for family and friends, golf, grill, ride horses, go to rodeos, entertain, watch movies, and spend time with family. I volunteer for many things and currently teach classes for the youth group at church every Wednesday evening.
Brandi As A Nurse & Mother
When we are blessed with a baby, our finances allow me to stay at home and be a Mom. I am so thankful for that opportunity! Currently I am a Registered Nurse and am the Director of Nursing at a long-‐term care facility near our home. I really enjoy taking care of the elderly. It is gratifying for me to see the difference I make in the lives of our residents and their families. My work hours are flexible and I never work weekends or nights. Time with my family is very important to me and I make it a priority – never missing any special school plays, concerts, games, etc. I went into nursing because of my love for people and my nurturing personality.
B R A N D I
“Being a husband and a father are the two greatest accomplishments in my life. It's hard for me to put in words how that all makes me feel. It adds a greater sense of passion to life having a family to provide for and love.” ~Ron
My Husband Ron ~Written by Brandi
My husband Ron is one of the most loving men I have ever met. From the very beginning of our relationship, I knew that he was the man I was going to spend the rest of my life with. He is so kind, giving, thoughtful, softhearted, trustworthy, stable and respectful. Ron is someone that I look up to. He has taught me many things in our relationship and puts his family and faith first. I feel Ron is a strong role model for our children and I am thankful that his mother and father instilled good morals and hard work into their kids. Ron’s parents lead by example and that is what we as a couple are trying to do.
Ron as a Daddy ~Written by Brandi
Ron is always there to support me and our boys in whatever life brings. He gladly changes diapers, gets up in the middle of the night if the kids are sick or just need an extra snuggle from Dad, takes the boys to school each day, and does whatever needs to be done for our family. Ron coached Conner's football team last year and had a blast! He takes Conner with him to work sometimes and loves to show him all about farming and raising pigs. Sometimes they get a little sidetracked and are out riding four wheelers or running uptown to get a snack! They both have a bad sweet tooth! Ron also is a wonderful uncle. He has six nieces and nephews and they all look up to him and often ask “Uncle Ronnie” for advice.
Ron's Hobbies and Interests
My favorite interest of all is my family -‐ I love being a father and husband. I grew up being a sports fan, with college football and basketball always being my favorites. I also admit to being a Dallas Cowboys fan. I enjoy fishing and have many happy childhood memories of going Ron fishing on the Mississippi river being with my grandparents. I enjoy nature goofy ! and am always amazed by the season changes and look forward to each one. I do a lot of volunteer work in my spare time and enjoy the opportunities I’ve had.
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Ron's Career As A Farmer
I own and operate a grain and livestock farm with my brother. It is a farm that has been in our family for 4 generations. I started working on our farm when I was a child helping my dad out whenever I could. I have a passion for what I do and can't imagine doing anything else. I am home every day with my family, which is important to me. I feel the farm is a great place to raise a family because there are many things to do on the farm including teaching the children a good work ethic and also being able to reward them for that work ethic. Kids need a place to run and have fun and our farm offers that. I’m very proud and fortunate to have become successful and financially secure at this early point in my life. Being self-‐employed is a benefit to my family since I’m able to set my own hours. I always attend kid’s events and also help take care of our children when they are sick or school is out.
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Our Son Conner, 12 years old
From the beginning Conner has been a happy and loving boy. We loved that little man from the moment he arrived. He opened up his one eye to greet me after I delivered him and was soon named "One-‐eyed Willy". Conner has grown into a loving, respectful, intelligent, curious, and funny boy. Conner, like Brandi, is a fighter. He works hard for things he wants. At times he needs a little encouragement, but he can do anything he sets his mind to. He loves to build and put things together. He is a problem solver. Conner is a very social kid, just like his mother, and is well liked by his friends. He is very active; involved in 4-‐H, football, soccer, baseball, basketball, and youth-‐group at church. Conner loves to ride anything with wheels (four wheelers, tractors, skid loaders, bikes, snowmobiles) and at times gets a little crazy! We have to remind him to slow down and to wear his helmet!! He gets good grades in school and participates in band playing the drums. Conner is a major "Iowa Hawkeye" fan and often goes to college football games with his grandpa Paul and his Uncle Bob. Conner is such a good big brother and was very excited when his little brother was born. He is once again looking forward to having another little brother or sister to watch out for and protect.
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Our Son Landon, 2 years old
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Landon is a curious, charming, and beautiful little boy. He is a very happy boy who giggles and plays and loves to get dirty! He inherited his father's love of tractors and goes for anything that is green and has wheels! He has always been our baby that loves to snuggle, but is now getting too “grown up” to sit and rock with his mommy! The little stinker! Landon loves to play outside and always wants to go for a "wide" (aka ride) on the bike trail. We guess you could say that we spoil both our boys, but Landon really knows how to pull on the heartstrings when he wants something. It is hard to tell him "no!" Landon is the youngest of all of the grandchildren in the family, so he is spoiled rotten! We cherish every moment with both our boys and are so ready for another baby in the house!
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Our Families
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Family is everything to us. We are very close with our family members so we love to spend as much time together as we can. Ron's parents live only 2 miles away and are very involved grandparents. They have been married for 46 years. Brandi's parents live just a couple of hours from us and visit often. Our kids are the only grandchildren so far on Brandi’s side so they get a lot of love! We know our new baby will be loved ily m a s r F e s t ’ s i Ron &s and spoiled so much! rothers b 4 , s t n e r s w his pa & nephe s e c e Us with i n 6 How Our Families and Friends Feel and our
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Our families are very supportive about our decision for adoption. They all know that it is important to us to have a big family so they are anxiously waiting for another little one to love. Brandi's mother and uncle were both adopted. Brandi’s mom feels a baby is the greatest gift that someone can give a family. Brandi’s mother chose to find her "birthmother" later in life and was happy she found her. Our family and friends are very excited to see us adopt and can't wait to see the new addition to our family.
Holidays & Our Faith
We were both raised in the Christian faith and feel it is important to raise our kids the same way. We do our best to attend church every Sunday and stay involved in our church. We feel it is important to teach our children that you must treat everyone with love, and to treat others as they would want to be treated. Holidays are big for us! We get together with both sides of the family for the major holidays and enjoy having a large meal. Our families are full of great cooks, so you have to watch the diet during the holidays!! We love to be surrounded by our loved ones and share in all of our traditions, which include going to church, playing board games, singing carols, watching football, eating until you explode, and letting all the kids play until their hearts content!
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Our Home & Community
Our home is a large two-‐story home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. We have two living rooms, and a large kitchen area to entertain family and friends. Ron built our house new in 2005 and it sits on an acre of land that has been in the family for 149 years. Our house has a big walk out basement and a large yard for kids to play in. There is a fun play set in the back yard with a fenced in area for little ones to play around. We are located about one mile from town and school. We have an awesome school district. Our town has around 1,000 residents and is a safe and warm community to raise children in. There are many things for families and children to do, including swimming pools, bike trails, library, golf courses, basketball courts, parks, and baseball diamonds. There are many historic monuments and state parks around us that we love to go to.
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Our Promise to You
We promise to give your child love, unconditionally for the rest of our lives. We will try our best to raise them to be good people. We promise to provide them a stable home-‐ filled with joy, happiness, laughter, and lots of hugs and kisses! We promise to fulfill their needs and most wants too! We will make sure they have a great education. We will promise not to spoil them too rotten and teach them discipline when they need it. We will teach them the value of a dollar and not to waste a penny. We will give them a loving Christian home where they will be surrounded and supported by lots of family and friends. We promise to share their story of adoption and always speak lovingly of their birthparents. We will tell them how much you loved them. Thank you for considering us and we look forward to a bright future together!
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