Basic Info
Joanie
Age: 41
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christian
Jeremiah
Age: 37
Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino
Religion: Christian
Joanie & Jeremiah
Texas
Intro
About
Work & Education
Joanie
Education: Masters
Profession: School Counselor
Jeremiah
Education: Masters
Profession: Teacher / Coach
Post-Adoption Relationship
Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.
Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement
Environment
Country: USA
State: Texas
Parent Relationship: Married
Parent Neighborhood: Rural
Parent Years Together: 5 to 10 years
Parent Residency: House
Parent Pets: Bear - Great Pyrenees / Anatolian Shepherd, Max - Golden Retriever / German Shepherd Mix, JiJi - Cat
Children At Home: No children
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual parents
Preferences for a child
Age: Newborn to 1 year of age
Gender: Either
Special Needs: Open to discussion
Certification 
Gladney Center for Adoption verified this family completed an adoption homestudy including: background checks, character references, official interviews, required training, home inspection, financial review, etc. and are approved for adoption.
Joanie & Jeremiah
We have so much love to give and are excited to welcome a baby into our family.
Our Why
We want you to know that you are strong and courageous.
Dear Expectant Parents,
We don't know the circumstances that brought you here, but we want you to know that you are strong and courageous. We know that this is not an easy decision, but we are grateful that we are one of the families you are considering for your child.
Growing up in foster care, I (Jeremiah) was always moving from home to home. Meeting other kids and hearing their stories always inspired me to want to adopt. I had a less than perfect childhood in the system, but was able to build strong relationships with the people I met along the way. I knew coming our of foster care that adoption was always on my heart. Giving a young boy or girl a childhood that I was never able to have has continued to motivate me to want adoption.
Meeting Jeremiah and hearing his story opened the...
Dear Expectant Parents,
We don't know the circumstances that brought you here, but we want you to know that you are strong and courageous. We know that this is not an easy decision, but we are grateful that we are one of the families you are considering for your child.
Growing up in foster care, I (Jeremiah) was always moving from home to home. Meeting other kids and hearing their stories always inspired me to want to adopt. I had a less than perfect childhood in the system, but was able to build strong relationships with the people I met along the way. I knew coming our of foster care that adoption was always on my heart. Giving a young boy or girl a childhood that I was never able to have has continued to motivate me to want adoption.
Meeting Jeremiah and hearing his story opened the conversation for adoption for me as well. After experiencing infertility, and being foster parents, we began our journey to adoption because the desire to be a mom and dad is very strong in our hears. We have so much love to give and are excited to welcome a baby into our family.
Our Story
Our marriage is full of laughs, love, and a whole lot of sports.
Our wedding day.
Jeremiah is a teacher and coach, and I am a school counselor. We met when we were working at the same high school. We began dating after a staff Christmas party, but I think it was love at first sight for Jeremiah. We dated for a little over a year when Jeremiah surprised me on my birthday with an engagement ring. We celebrated 7 years of marriage on our last anniversary and are looking forward to spending many more years together. Our marriage is full of laughs, love, and a whole lot of sports.
Our Adventures
We love to travel and try to fit in a winter and summer vacation if we can.
Rangers Game!!
Coaching is a big part of Jeremiah's job, so it's only natural that sports are something that we enjoy. We enjoy going to games and Jeremiah loves to golf. I love the outdoors so riding along in the golf cart is a way for us to spend time together even though I don't play. We love to travel and try to fit in a winter and summer vacation if we can. Jeremiah taught history so we definitely visit historical locations along the way.
Our family farm gives us time to fish and enjoy nature. We love to ride around and feed the cows. I have recently picked up photography as a hobby. I love the opportunities to explore and capture the memories in photos.
Our family farm gives us time to fish and enjoy nature. We love to ride around and feed the cows. I have recently picked up photography as a hobby. I love the opportunities to explore and capture the memories in photos.
Before You Go
We understand this is not an easy decision to make and want you to know that your child will grow up in a loving, Christian home.
We want to thank you for considering us a parents for your child.
We want to thank you for considering us a parents for your child. We understand this is not an easy decision to make and want you to know that your child will grow up in a loving, Christian home. This book is only a snippet of our lives and our families and we understand that you may have additional questions for us. If so, please ask.
-Jeremiah + Joanie
-Jeremiah + Joanie
Post-Adoption Relationship
Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.
Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement
Certification
Gladney Center for Adoption verified this family completed an adoption home study including: background checks, character references, official interviews, required training, home inspection, financial review, etc. and are approved for adoption.
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Our Traditions
We love spending time with both of our families. We celebrate birthdays together when we can, but holidays are definitely a time for us to gather. Working in the school system allows us to have time off to visit our families. We divide our time between our families so that we are able to spend time with everyone. We both love Christmas and enjoy getting to decorate the house and tree. We look forward to starting our own traditions on Christmas morning like having breakfast and opening presents under the tree whenever we have a baby.
Our Families
Joanie has one sister and Jeremiah has two sisters and a brother. Our siblings all have large families and we are so excited for them to be cousins and love this baby. We don't live close to Jeremiah's family, but we make sure we visit during the summer, holidays, and any time that we are able to travel. They are all excited for us to grow our family. We recently moved closer to Joanie's family and are able to have Sunday lunch together almost every week. Joanie's parents are wonderful grandparents and can't wait to welcome another grandchild into the family.
Our Pets
Bear and Max are our two dogs. Bear is a Great Pyrenees / Anatolian Shepherd mix and Max is a Golden Retriever mix. Max loves to fetch and play while Bear is a little more laid back. They are the sweetest, friendly dogs. They are gentle with kids and anyone they meet. JiJi is our 1 year old cat that we adopted from the animal shelter. She likes to curl up next to us on the couch. Believe it or not, she gets along well with Bear and Max as well.
Our Home
Our home is beautiful, and one of the best parts is the neighborhood we live in! We are in a very wooded and hilly subdivision that is full of wildlife. Our backyard is fenced, and deer, birds, and squirrels visit daily. We love that we have large windows to allow the sunlight through, but also the perfect opportunity for watching the wildlife. We are close to several lakes and parks that allow for plenty of outdoor activities.
Meet Joanie by Jeremiah
Joanie is such an incredible person. Her impact on not only me but with the students throughout the schools we've been at has been everlasting. She has always been caring and an emotional support to all in her life. Knowing Joanie and having her in my life has truly been a blessing. Fun Facts: • Love watching football and baseball • I showed lambs when I was growing up • I love New York at Christmas
Meet Jeremiah by Joanie
Jeremiah is a teacher and coach, and I am a school counselor. We met when we were working at the same high school. We began dating after a staff Christmas party, but I think it was love at first sight for Jeremiah. We dated for a little over a year when Jeremiah surprised me on my birthday with an engagement ring. We celebrated 7 years of marriage on our last anniversary and are looking forward to spending many more years together. Our marriage is full of laughs, love, and a whole lot of sports. Fun Facts: • Actually a terrible golfer • Very rarely does he catch a fish • Never finished high school • Likes animated movies