Kristy

At 21, I joined the military to help fund my college education. During my service, I was known for my strong will, caring nature, and positive outlook. In my twentieth year in the Air Force, I was blessed with a successful IVF pregnancy and welcomed my daughter, Sarah. My time in the military helped shape me into the strong, loving mom I am today.

Sarah is now five, and we are so ready to grow our family. She’s excited about having a sibling, and I truly feel adoption is the path meant for us.

We look forward to cherished family times laughing at the park, swinging in the sunshine, and spending time at our neighborhood pool. At home, we love being creative, whether making clay figures, crafting toys, or painting in our outdoor art space. We are committed to providing a nurturing, stable, and loving home, and we look forward with open hearts to welcoming another child into our family.

After retiring from the military, I am grateful to now be settled in Arizona, in a quiet home surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Our home is thoughtfully set up, with a separate schoolroom for each child in addition to their own bedroom. Your baby’s room will be peaceful and full of color, and our home will be a place where they feel safe and cherished.

Our quiet, paved road is perfect for bike rides and roller skating, and since it isn’t a thoroughfare, it provides a safe and peaceful environment for raising a child. We’re surrounded by a close-knit community, with eleven neighboring families who also have young children—truly a wonderful place to grow up.

As an adult, I choose to keep my circle small, even though I grew up in a very large family. I’ve experienced both, and to me, family is about honor, respect, and truly listening to understand one another. I’m grateful to have a strong support system, including my service-connected family, cousins, and friends I’ve known since first grade.

As I reflect, I feel thankful for the many meaningful moments I’ve shared and look forward to continuing to grow with my loved ones. My circle will warmly welcome your baby and embrace them with love, respect, and care.

Traditions are very important to me. I cherish holidays like Thanksgiving, where we gather for big meals, share what we’re grateful for, and even have fun traditions like an egg toss. Christmas brings memories of time spent at my grandmother’s house, surrounded by homemade treats, laughter, and togetherness. These are the kinds of joyful traditions I look forward to sharing.

Adoption has always given me hope for growing my family. I come from a large, loving family, with cousins who are adopted and others who have adopted, so it has always felt natural to me. I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to adopt after retiring from the military. It has never mattered to me what age a child is or whether they are related—I simply want to open my heart and grow my family.

Being able to raise your baby would truly make my dream come true. My desire to adopt is strong, and I feel that now is the right time.