Karie & Ellie

Thank you so much for taking the time to consider me as an adoptive parent for your child. While I

can’t imagine how it must feel to navigate the profiles of prospective parents, I have a great amount

of respect for the choice you are considering. I know that you are courageous, strong and loving to

be making these decisions for the future of both you and your child.

My name is Karie. While I have always wanted to be a mother, I have never felt the need to have a

biological child. Adoption has always been my #1 choice. I love children, and as long as I can re-

member I have dreamt of adopting. I was blessed in March of 2016 to do just that! My little girl, Ellie,

is so precious. It feels like she has always been part of my life and has become part of me. We enjoy

so many things together: reading stories, walks through the neighborhood, playing, visiting grandma

and pappy and laughing...a lot! As she grows, I look forward to praying together, family vacations,

helping with homework, family game nights, and imparting the lessons that I was fortunate enough

to have learned from my parents: honesty, kindness, gratitude, faith, and unconditional love. And

now, I hope to grow our family again, so that Ellie and I can share all of that and more with another

sweet addition. I would love to share more about myself, Ellie, family, friends, and all of the most im-

portant things in our lives. Please read on!

Hello and Welcome!

HI!

O u r F a m i l y & F r i e n d s ( T h e V i l l a g e )

Smiling with Ellie

Mama &Ellie

Racing for the Cure with my

mom, Kathy/Ellie’s Grandma Pappy & Ellie. Aww!

Cheering the Buckeyes with my

dad, Trent/Ellie’s Pappy

Grandma & Ellie. Aww!

“What did I get myself into?” - Ellie

God has truly blessed me in this area. My life is rich; not because of my house, my salary, or all of the

‘stuff’ that I have been blessed with. I am rich because of the people in my life. My family extends far be-

yond Ellie, my mom, dad, and brother. I am fortunate to have a supportive extended family and friends

who love me and are a vital part of my life.

Family

I have wonderful and loving parents, Trent (pappy) and Kathy (grandma), who have been married almost

50 years. Not only have they been amazing parents to me, they are pretty much the best grandparents

EVER to Ellie! They love her like crazy! They watch her during the day while I work and love her up the

whole time. Right now, they are teaching her where her nose, eyes, ears and mouth are. It’s adorable to

watch! My big brother (uncle Scott to Ellie) and his wife live in Denver with my four beautiful nieces. Fre-

quent visits to Denver typically include trips to the zoo, swimming, doing my hair (see picture!), hikes in the

mountains, and tours of Hammonds Candy Factory. I wouldn’t be half the person I am today without the

love and support of my family.

Fr iends

I have lived in the same city nearly my entire life which has given me the opportunity to develop deep

roots and deep friendships. My closest friends have been part of my life for over fifteen years. I am grate-

ful to have been a part of their growing families. Watching their children grow and mature in both size

and character, and being able to form relationships with them during this time has been amazing! My

friends are truly family to me. And the best part? They are now Ellie’s family too. Ellie has so many peo-

ple in her life who love and cherish her. We have the wisdom of my friends who are parents, teenage

friends who love watching Ellie when mama has an appointment and young/toddler friends who either

want to be Ellie’s best friend, or who want to marry her. Don’t worry! We are holding all marriage pro-

posals until she is a little bit older!

I love the Buckeyes, THIS

MUCH!

Ellie’s 1st play, The Lion King Jr. With Friends, Julie, Dan and their family

Our Feline Friends

My Christian Faith is very important to me. I accepted Christ on September 11, 2001 when I could

not make sense of the world or anyone’s place in it, including my own. Since then, God has

guided me, helping me find my place with peace and joy. I attend a large church that encour-

ages strong personal relationships by worshipping in smaller “home groups”. This is my com-

munity. My home group includes a diverse group of people of all ages, cultures, educational

backgrounds, and non-traditional family units, including a large percentage of adoptive families.

I am fortunate to be part of a group that offers such a strong foundation of wisdom and life ex-

perience, and grateful that God put these people in my life.

My

Fa

ith

We love our cats! I have had two cats for the past

twelve years, Zoey and Buddha. Both are rescue

cats; Zoey from a shelter where I volunteered, and

Buddha from my backyard. Recently, friends intro-

duced me to a sick, tiny kitten living on their porch.

It was obvious that he wouldn’t make it on his own

without someone to care for him… that someone

turned out to be me! My parents named him

Moose (hoping he would grow as big as a moose).

After two months of trips to the vet and a warm,

cozy home, Moose recovered and stole my heart.

All of my cats are still adjusting to the antics of El-

lie. Growing up, I had a wide range of pets: dogs,

cats, turtles, fish, newts, chameleons, hamsters,

gerbils, rats, and rabbits (“whew!”). I feel that pets

can be a great tool to teach children respect, re-

sponsibility, and companionship. My pets have al-

ways kept me warm, happy, and smiling.

“Karie is an amazing woman and friend. She truly cares,

asks about and enjoys spending time with our children. Our children get so excited when she comes to spend

time with them; she plays and laughs but also sets boundaries and lovingly disciplines as necessary. And

she is an amazing and wonderful mother! “ - My friend,

Catt

Buddha

Moose

Zoey

“Karie has been one of my dear-

est friends for many years, to the point that she is basically a part

of our family! She has been here for us and with us through trials

and also for the joys that have come our way. Our children

adore her and they are beyond excited when they get to see

her. They beg for time to spend with her, which makes me hap-

py. She is an excellent role mod-el for them. She puts Christ first

in her life and lets His love flow out of her to others. God has

given her a huge heart and love for children and all things kid

related. I love watching her in-teract not only with my kids but

with any child that comes into her life. She is a wonderful

mother and I can't wait to see

how God uses her further in that capacity!” - My friend, Dianne

“Karie cares very

deeply for the people

in her life. She fiercely

loves and cares for

the people in her

world, and it is re-

turned by her family

and friends.. She also

loves God and tries

to let all of her ac-

tions reflect that.”

- My friend, Pia

Sweet Ellie!

Ellie hanging with her cousins

Hanging with friends Town-

send and Annabel Catt & Robert and their kids

Annabel and Townsend

Pia & Kyle and their daughter Charlotte

Dianne & Gabe and their kids,

Lily, Asher & Maci

If I am blessed with the opportunity to raise a second child, I promise that he/she will be in a home filled

with faith, love, kindness, fun and stability. Finally, I feel that it is important to be open with my child about

his/her adoption. I believe that a child should understand both his/her origins, and be comforted that

they are loved by both me and you. I am happy to provide pictures and letters and hope to receive the

same in return to share with our child. Beyond that, I would also welcome discussion to determine your

level of involvement that we are both comfortable with.

In these brief pages, I hope I have given you a glimpse of my life and values. I would welcome the oppor-

tunity to offer more information to you. Regardless of your decision, whether or not I am chosen to raise

your child, I hope that you find peace and comfort in the decisions that you are about to make for you

and your child. Thank you for your time and consideration. May God bless you.

We live in the central Ohio area, and I have

owned a two-story, two-bedroom condo

for the past 15 years. Our condo sits on a

wooded ravine and nature truly comes to

us. Whether it’s deer, raccoons, snakes,

birds, or other critters…if it lives in the

woods, the odds are that I have probably

seen it in my yard. Our condo is also close

to a local park that sits along a nearby river

where I’ve been known to go “creeking”

with some of my second generation

friends. My version of the perfect day is

definitely one spent outdoors.

I am fortunate to have worked at my com-

pany for 16 years where I work in Project

Management. I work from home which

gives me a great deal of flexibility with my

schedule. But the greatest benefit of work-

ing from home is that I can pack up my

computer and Ellie and go to Grandma and

Pappy’s house. They watch her during the

day while I work. But because I can also

work from their house, I am never far away

from Ellie and I don’t miss out on any spe-

cial moments. And I get hugs and kisses all

day long.

O u r H o m e & M y O f f i c e

“Oh how do I sum up my little sister? Amazing? Loving? Giving? Caring? Selfless?

The words are too small for a person with such a big heart to share. Karie has all of this and more. She is successful enough to give any child a wonderful life, but hum-

ble enough to be your average family next door. Life is a gift, and my sister lives it with an upbeat attitude that is hard to quantify, and even harder to emulate. She

also has a huge local support network of family, friends with children themselves, and eager grandparents just down the road. Plus, my four young daughters love to

coddle their cousin Ellie. “Aunt Karie” is their most cherished and talked-about aunt. She engages like no other. I can’t imagine a day without her cards and random

packages and annual birthday songs on voicemail. As a parent myself, I can say without reservation that Karie is a fantastic, devoted mother.” - My big brother/

Ellie’s uncle Scott

Ellie’s uncle Scott aunt Deb and

four cousins

My promise, my belief in open-adoption, and my thanks…

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ngs Me and my sweet baby

Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

Traveling

Swimming

Pappy & Ellie @

Ellie’s first swim lesson

Baby Ellie & my

friend, Cindy

Snuggling

Grandma & Ellie

Soaking up the sunshine

The Great Outdoors

The View

Out My Window

My Office

(and colleague, Zoey)