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Kevin & Tessa are hopeful adoptive parents from Pennsylvania waiting to adopt a baby.

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Hello!

We are Kevin and Tessa. We hope our profile will interest you, as you consider this huge decision. We realize that your choice to place your baby for adoption had to have been filled with tears, courage, and love. We pray that you will find some comfort in choosing his or her parents. Know that there are no mistakes. The universe presents us with a life journey, lessons to learn, and the free will to make choices. We hope that you listen to your heart as you consider different profiles, as it will surely guide you to pick just the right couple to love and take care of your precious child. We hope to be the family you choose.

It all began…

We met via an internet dating website in 1999. We started off as pen-pals, e-mailing and instant messaging each other when we were online. After about two months of ‘getting to know you,’ we decided to meet in person. It was a very romantic first date. Kevin serenaded Tessa with his guitar. Distance was a factor, as we lived two hours apart. For the next four years we saw each other on and off until September 28, 2003, when we got together for a Fleetwood Mac concert. Kevin was double-booked this night as his soon to be sister-in-law was throwing a surprise birthday party for his brother. He was trying to juggle both events. We arrived just in time to hear the first notes of the first song – Mick Fleetwood stomping out the bass drum on “The Chain” just as we sat down. We still have the ticket stubs.

After that, distance didn’t seem to matter and we were seeing each other every weekend and sometimes during the week. On April 25, 2004, Kevin proposed. It happened that September 25 fell on a Saturday in 2004… this was Tessa’s parents’ anniversary. Her Dad had passed away in 1984 and it seemed this would be honoring both her Dad and Mom, and that of all days, her Dad would truly be there in spirit. We had a glorious, brilliant sunshiny wedding day filled with laughter, family, friends and love.

Why adopt?

For years, Tessa knew having a biological child would be improbable. She had lost an ovary to polycystic ovarian disease and during the surgery they discovered the other ovary was not developed. Being a “Mom” had always been part of her life dream. With anything that is important to you, when you hit an obstacle, you seek other ways to make it a reality.

Kevin was aware before the marriage that medical intervention, or adoption, would be necessary to expand their family. After several failed attempts with fertility, we choose to adopt. We are both very spiritual people and strongly feel that biology does not necessarily make a family. We know that whatever child is meant to be with us, will find a way to our home.

Tessa

I am a very spiritual person. I went to Catholic school; my grandparents, Mom and Dad were founding members of our church. I believe having faith gives you hope and strength, and helps you develop sound values. I have always enjoyed learning about various religions and spirituality in general. Last year I attended seminars on angels and meditation methods. I also explored Reiki healing and eventually took classes to become a Reiki Master and Teacher.

My main occupation, though, is on the customer service side of corporate travel. Two years ago, I was able to move into a position in my company that allowed me to work from home. At first I didn’t know if I would like it, as I was so used to being around people. I soon realized that working from home really allowed me so much more flexibility, especially in dealing with any family situations.

For fun, I love a good competition, whether it is a good volleyball game or a board game. I love the beach and have traveled to many Caribbean Islands. I believe the Caymans are my favorite, with Bermuda running a close second. I am a water baby and love to swim where I can see my feet! I am a reader. A good mystery, romance or something on metaphysics can have me entranced for hours. I also have done arts and crafts, crocheting, sewing or doing a good ceramics project.

Kevin on Tessa becoming a mother: “For as long as I’ve known Tessa, being a Mom has always been part of her dream. She is a born nurturer. She has such a kind, loving and compassionate heart. I have watched her take care of her Mom when she was ill with such tenderness and care. She takes such joy in being around our families, especially the little ones. Her eyes just dance when she is playing or reading with them. It’s not hard to envision Tessa as a Mom. I can see her kissing their boo-boos, rocking and singing them to sleep, teaching them to be kind, loving, and fair. She will teach our child that sometimes you just got to laugh at yourself, move on and let God take care of the rest.”

Kevin

I have always learned as much as I can about musicians and writers. I recently went back to school to finish my degree, and am very proud to be maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. I plan to graduate at the top of my class in the spring of ’08 with a Phi Theta Cappa Honor Society tassel on my cap.

I would love to be a teacher one day, but for now, I am proud to work as a daily newspaper Copy Editor. The paper has been going since the 1700s. Newspaper people usually work late shifts, but Tessa is available to attend to our child in the evening, and I am available during the day – a perfect childcare situation.

I am a book and library guy. I picked up a guitar at the age of 10 and never looked back. I also enjoy games, sudoku puzzles and crosswords; Tessa and I often work on them together. Engaging in a little basketball with my brothers keeps me on my toes.

Tessa on Kevin becoming a father: “I used to listen in when Kevin gave guitar lessons to kids. He had such patience with them as they tried to master the chords. Watching him hold his Godson for the first time with such care, love and gentleness made my heart melt. I can see Kevin as a “hands-on” type of Dad. He will be the little league coach, attending the dance recitals, the cool parent who plays and teaches his kids music, then helps them form a band. Kevin will be type of parent that will sit by his child’s side helping him or her do their homework. He will encourage him or her to put their best foot forward in whatever it is they want to do and he will also be there to hug them when that best foot didn’t quite work out like they thought it should.

Our home

Tessa has lived in our home her entire life. It has a spacious, fenced-in yard, which our pooches would love to share with a child and a swing set. The three-bedroom ranch home contains a lifetime of love and family memories. Our home is convenient to parks, schools, dining, recreation, and our church. Our kids will have no shortage of playmates!

Tessa was baptized in our church that is a few minutes from our home. She attended school there, received her first holy communion there, was confirmed there, and in September 2004, it is where we were married. There is a strong sense of family tradition in this church community.

Our pets

We have two beautiful poodles, Mollie and Tootsie, who will provide excellent references for our parenting skills! Whatever the hour of the day or night, they can call upon us, and their needs are promptly met. Kevin prides himself on treating both pups equally; making sure that neither feels envious for a moment. They are terrific dogs, well-behaved and loyal, and we cherish them. They come on most vacations with us, as we could hardly bear to be without them. We know they will make wonderful and gentle pets for our child.

Our families

Tessa grew up the youngest of four. She has an older sister, Kathy, and older brothers, Bobby and Michael. They all live within five to 10 miles of one another. Practically all of Tessa’s side of the family lives in either the same town or surrounding areas. They are a very close family and are all there for one another in good times and in bad.

Tessa’s family seems never-ending. They all know Kevin, but sometimes he can get confused as to who belongs to whom! Sadly, Tessa has lost both of her parents; her Dad in 1984 and her Mom in 2006. In addition to her sister and brothers, she has many aunts, uncles and cousins…and more cousins....40+. Tessa became an aunt at the age of 10. She has five nephews: Steve, Andy, Greg, Mike and Jamie: two nieces, Ashley and Danielle; a great niece, Becky; and a great nephew, Ryan. Tessa’s nephews are more like her little brothers. She also has two godsons; her sister’s youngest son, Jamie, and her dear friend Chris’s oldest son, Kyle.

Kevin is also ‘the baby’ of his family; the youngest of three boys. Both of his brothers, John and Patrick, have recently become dads. Kevin is the proud godparent of Johnny-O, his brother John’s firstborn, age 2, and “Uncle” to his wife, Judy’s two teenagers, Josh and Danny, from a previous marriage. John is a huge Disney World fan. We were lucky to attend and celebrate John and Judy’s wedding day at the Magic Kingdom. Kevin’s other brother Patrick, is the proud papa of twin boys, Shane and Patrick, who just had their first birthday. These children are like our children, and we will always have our door open to them. Kevin’s brother John and his wife Judy recently lost their baby girl when she was born prematurely at 23 weeks. We were by their side through the tragedy. Faith Liseth will always be in our hearts and never far from our thoughts.

Kevin’s family is small in comparison to Tessa’s family. His Mom and brothers live about hour and half away from us. His Mom has waited patiently to become “Me-Maw” and is thoroughly enjoying her grandkids. She can’t wait to have more come into the fold. Sadly, Kevin also lost his Dad in 1996.

All of our extended family and friends are hoping and praying that we will soon have an additional member to our family.

Our fun times

We enjoy bike riding, as often as we can, going to movies and traveling. We also have a family tradition of renting a beachfront house in North Carolina. This past year we were lucky to get there twice. We love watching the sun come up on the beach and watching Mollie and Tootsie frolic with the gulls. We enjoy getting together with family and friends on a regular basis. This past Christmas we got the infamous Wii. We found that it is just as much fun for adults as it is for kids. We are putting together a schedule for regular family game nights.

Adoption & Parenting

We both believe that open adoption is a win-win situation, especially for the child. We want your child to know everything there is about his or hers heritage and birth family. We hope to teach your child everything we can for him or her to have a happy, successful and blessed life. We truly hope you also feel that an open adoption plan would be best for both you and your child. Whatever your decision is, we will respect it.

We will try to instill in our child to be loving, kind, understanding and confident. We believe these are strong building blocks for good self-esteem and a base for life values. Whatever their interests, he or she will be encouraged to follow their dreams and aspirations. We expect there will be challenges along the way, and no matter what they are, we will be there to love and guide them on their life’s path.

With our current working schedules - Tessa working during the day from home and Kevin working in the evenings - we have a near perfect childcare situation. For those times when Tessa needs to travel on business or Kevin needs to attend class, we have several family members within a one mile radius that would be more than happy to baby sit. We are so blessed to have family close by.

Thank you!

We appreciate your taking the time to read our profile. If you’d like to get to know us better, please call our adoption advisor, Mary Lisa, and she can get you in direct contact with us. We look forward to meeting you if you consider us in your adoption plan. May God bless you and keep you as you make your way through this difficult journey.

Light, Love and Many Blessings,
Kevin & Tessa


If you'd like to learn more about us, please call or email our adoption advisor, Mary Lisa, by clicking on the "Contact us" link below. She can give you valuable information on the adoption process and get you in direct contact with us.