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Tim & Andrea are hopeful adoptive parents from Tennessee waiting to adopt a baby.

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Welcome to Our Profile Hi there! We want to first thank you for considering adoption and taking the time to look at our profile. We are excited to start with our second adoption and hope to hear from you soon. Please know that whatever child God brings our way will be received with unconditional love and a warm, comfortable home complete with trips to the park, family vacations, lots of pets and cousins to play with, and a big sister who is so excited to meet her new baby brother or sister. (Or in her own words "bah bee")

A Letter from Tim Hello,
I want to first thank you for considering adoption and taking the time to look at our profile. Whatever child God brings our way will be received with unconditional love, a well-rounded home, and an excited big sister.

Let me elaborate by first introducing my wife Andrea, myself, and our daughter Ally. Upon introducing Andrea, I must say our children never will be bored, she and Ally have full days while I'm at work of PBS, gardening, taking care of our critters and she imitates Mommy cleaning and cooking and many other daily activities. Not only is she active outdoors and with the arts (she’s a wonderful photographer) but she also was home-schooled from the 3rd grade on, so she knows what it takes to keep an overactive imagination satisfied. She’s constantly coming up with cool ideas for our daughter and nieces and nephews that are fun and educational (at the same time even!)

Andrea is a wonderful mother and I can honestly say that I’ve never seen anyone better with children- I’m sure everyone says that about their spouse- but I am totally amazed by her. She is a natural with kids and has been around them since she was a kid herself. She’s helped her sister with all 4 of her kids and, has also taken care of some of our friends children numerous times. She is very loving but manages to never let the kids walk all over her like alot of people do these days. She’s not too strict but she doesn’t let the kids run wild either. Andrea is very well rounded and level headed. She takes the time to think about the consequences of her actions and is a natural problem solver. Ironically she’s probably one of the most free spirits I’ve ever met.

I knew Andrea would be a great mother by seeing how she interacted with other kids, but never knew the extent until I saw how she parents our own child. All of the sleepless nights during the first few months after birth and how she does everything she can to provide a strong, nurturing home for Ally to learn and grow, while still having time to juggle daily household tasks, numerous hobbies, and family/friends is astounding. She has definitely made me a better person, opening me up to lots of new experiences. Andrea was actually the first one to suggest adoption to me before we ever got married and long before we ever even had fertility problems. I agreed with her whole-heartedly but the fact that she’s so loving and open-minded is one of the things that made me fall in love with her.

She really has made my life better and I honestly don’t know how I ever made it without her. We have made it through times and situations that would probably have torn other couples apart but we made it through with a strong and unconditional love that’s stronger than ever before. It’s the same love we now share with our daughter and that I know we will also share with our other children.

Introducing myself, I have to first mention that I am an art enthusiast. While my brother got the musical talent in the art world, I was drawn to the visual side. I’ve drawn since I was 3 and have grown from there. Animation was always a fascination of mine and led me to pursue an art career where I eventually became a Graphic Designer. I’m currently an Art Director and also favor furniture design (I focused on functional design in college as well as graphic design). I love drawing with our daughter, Ally (only 2 and she can already make some beautiful artwork), and I plan to introduce art into our other children’s lives.

I, while not necessarily inclined towards sports, try to lead an active life. Andrea has really opened me up to the great outdoors- we go camping and play outside with our daughter and nieces and nephews whenever we can. I’ve also, in the past year, made great strides in being more active and living a healthier life. I try to eat right and have lost over 30 lbs in the past few months. Having a daughter has really changed my perspective on life and I want to be in the best shape as possible so I can be there for my family for many years to come. I want my family to know I’ll always be there for them. My one major goal in life (I’m sure just like most other people) is to look back on life when I’m old and grey, with a smile, knowing that I had a positive impact on someone’s life. I want to know that I made a difference in my wife and children’s lives, to love and be loved.

Speaking of my daughter, Ally is the greatest thing that could have ever happened to us. After trying for many years to have children biologically, Andrea and I decided to attempt adoption. As I mentioned earlier, we had actually discussed wanting to adopt at least one of our children when we were only still dating and decided after a few years of unsuccessful pregnancy that it was time to join an adoption program. It was the best decision of our lives. After a couple of years and unsuccessful adoptions, our daughter Ally came our way. I can’t imagine my life without her; she makes everything better. All it takes is her mischievous little giggle or a hug and kiss and a terrible day can become a distant memory. Being a father has been the most rewarding experience of my life – there are definitely stresses that come from raising a toddler, but it is all worth it to provide a safe and nurturing home for Ally to grow, play, and learn in, and I wouldn’t trade a minute of it for anything in the world. It’s an indescribable feeling but if I had to put it into words, I would say that knowing that little girl loves us the way we love her with all of our heart is – amazing.

We are excited to grow our family through adoption again. Ally is great with other kids and is excited every time we mention a baby brother or sister. I know my whole family is excited. Mom and Dad and Andrea’s Mom and Dad love Ally with all their heart and are ready for another grandchild to spoil rotten (I think that’s what the grandparents do before sending Ally back to us anyway LOL). Andrea’s brothers and sister are delighted at having another addition to the family and all the nieces and nephews are thrilled at the idea of having a new cousin to play with. There definitely will not be a lack of family and love for our next child. Andrea and I are very open with our relationship and parenthood is no different. We have similar views on discipline and tough issues such as religion, and where we do differ, we communicate to get our points across to each other. I know we both view parenthood with an open heart and mind. We strive to be teachers, and want to guide our children through life, helping any way that they may need. We want them to know that we’ll always be there for them, not judging them for anything. We want to protect our children, but at the same time, letting them make some of their own mistakes in life. We grow not by being totally sheltered from the outside world, but by learning from our mistakes and taking the lessons with us to make life better.

I’d like to end my letter by again thanking you for considering adoption. It’s one of the greatest gifts that could ever be given someone. It’s a great blessing to unite families through adoption. The child will be loved by two families and will have such a rich cultural heritage and background to look back on from both groups! I definitely want our children to know about their background and Andrea and I plan to introduce the concept of adoption to them gradually and consistently throughout the years. We already have a few good children’s books about adoption and have discussed how to approach the subject with Ally and our other children. We have an open communication with Ally’s birthparents and speak with her birth families on a regular basis and see them as often as is possible . They are always invited to birthdays and other events and we strive to keep them as part of Ally’s life as she grows. We understand the importance of keeping those ties for her and never want her to question whether she is loved by us or her birth family. I believe God has a purpose for us all and everything happens for a reason. I can’t wait to greet the child that He brings our way again.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Tim

A Letter from Andrea Hello,

The only way I can think of to start this letter is by telling you how thankful I am that, no matter if you place your child with a waiting family like ours or decide to raise the baby yourself; you are giving him/her life. That is an amazing gift that not everyone would choose and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for it. I know you’re probably not feeling very brave right now but, I think you are.

Let me tell you a little about my husband Tim, our daughter Ally and our life together. Tim and I met out at Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, TN while he was still in college and I was about to graduate High School. Before we knew it we were talking and laughing like old friends for hours until we finally had to break away from each other and go back to our homes, after swapping phone numbers and emails of course.

He and I began dating soon after and I cherish that day we met. My heart was captured the first time he met my nephews and was so kind and patient with them. At the time I only had 1 niece and 2 nephews and now we have 6 nephews and 2 nieces and we love every one of them to bits!

Anyway we got married a little over a year after we started dating and moved into a nice little 1 bedroom apartment in Murray, where Tim was still in college. I loved spending late nights in the Wood Shop or the Design Lab with him as he was finishing projects or getting ready for a gallery showcase of his artwork, and I stood proudly in the stands as he graduated Summa cum Laude. After graduating he had some of his art featured in galleries around the state. Now he has a great job as a Graphic Designer for a large government contracting company.

In 2009 we were blessed enough to meet our daughter's birthmother, Robyn and form a relationship with her. A couple months later we welcomed our beautiful daughter Ally into our lives. Since then nothing has been the same, she makes everything in life so much more than it ever could have been before she was born.

The first 5 weeks of her life we spent with her down in the NICU in Atlanta, GA where she was born. She had an omphalocele which we had known about from the first time her birthmother contacted us. She surprised the us and the entire staff there by getting out so soon, the had expected her to be there for 6 months and she was released at 5 weeks. She's been a fighter from day 1 and is now completely done with her surgeries and right on track for her age.

While still in the NICU my Grandmother, sister and parents as well as Tim's parents were able to come and visit her. Love at first sight for all of them and it was the same when her cousins and the rest of our family got to meet her as well. My youngest niece Haley is especially taken with her since she is the only girl under 18 and has to deal with 6 boys all the time lol.

Life is never dull here, we love traveling when we can and some of our vacation spots have included Canton, NC, Chicago, IL, Hot Springs, AR Gatlinburg, TN and Myrtle Beach, SC to name a few favorite places. If there’s something new to see, then we want to see it. One day I’d love for us just to be able to take a summer trip across the country, just to see all the sights and do the tourist bit with our kids, I think that would be so much fun!

When we’re at home we like to play in the backyard with Ally and our nieces and nephews, either in the swimming pool, tossing the ball around or playing on the swing set, and during the spring/summer helping me in the garden and with our bunnies. Weekends are most likely to find us at nearby parks and zoos or at our family's house for cookouts or game nights. (There is a constant competition for the number 1 spot at Wi bowling lol)


Since I’ve told you a little about us I guess I’ll move on to tell you about what you can expect if you choose to place your child with us. There will never be any lack of love and support; both sides of our family are eagerly awaiting a new addition, and Ally is going to be the best big sister ever. She loves our friends' new baby and just keeps giving him kisses and is so gentle with him.

Since Ally has been born I am a stay at home mother for which I am very thankful, every day is full of a million little moments I wouldn't trade for anything. I'm also very blessed that Tim's workplace is wonderful to us, he's been able to be at every appointment and surgery Ally has ever had and when she was born and in the NICU they let him work from Atlanta so he could be with us.

We have a nice 3 bedroom home in a fairly peaceful neighborhood, a gated pool in the backyard along with a swingset, a few raised beds for gardening, a small barn for our Netherland Dwarf rabbits and a good sized deck for hosting cookouts with our family and friends.

Tim and I love each other and Ally so very much and now we are ready to share that love with another child. We’d raise a baby in a home where they would always know they were loved, and we’d do all we could to help them learn, grow, and reach their dreams and goals.

If they love art or music, we’ll share in their interest and teach them all we know. If they’re into dancing, or sports, or whatever else they may be interested in we’ll be in the audience cheering louder than anyone else there.... Tim will probably be there with an air horn.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this letter and giving us your consideration. I hope it's given you some insight into our lives and I wish you the best of luck with everything.

Thanks again,

Andrea