Hey there! We’re so excited to tell you about our amazing family and friends. You know, they say it takes a village to raise a child, and we’ve got quite the village spread out across the country!
Let’s start with Hysun’s side of the family. His mom and grandpa are soaking up the sun down in Florida - lucky them, right? And guess what? His dad and stepmom Linda just moved to east Texas. It’s great having them closer! Now, Hysun’s got four awesome sisters. One’s older, three are
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We know that thinking about adoption can bring up a lot of questions and worries. That’s totally normal! We want to talk about some common concerns and share how we plan to handle them.
Will the child know about their adoption?
Absolutely! We believe in being open and honest from the very beginning. We’ll share
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Every family has its own special strengths, and we’re excited to share some of ours with you!
Unconditional Love: In our home, love knows no bounds. We believe in accepting and cherishing each person for who they are. Whether you’re having a great day or a tough one, you’ll always find open arms and
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We’re lucky to call a beautiful corner of the Texas Hill Country our home. Picture rolling hills covered in wildflowers, winding rivers, and big Texas skies that stretch as far as the eye can see. That’s our backyard!
Our little town might be small, but it’s bursting with charm and family-friendly fun. Just
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We believe in creating a loving, supportive environment where children can thrive and grow into their best selves. Our approach to parenting combines elements from Montessori and Waldorf methods, especially in the early years. These philosophies encourage hands-on learning, creativity, and respect for each child’s
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Our family loves our special traditions! Whether it’s our yearly Hawaii trip to see relatives, weekly game nights full of laughs, or making the holidays into awesome adventures, we cherish family time.
Birthdays are a big deal - the birthday person picks their favorite meal and activity for all of us to do together. And
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Hysun got to lead a talk at the local library last night. He discussed the current state of AI and where it is headed. It had a great turn out and good engagement. He is looking forward to getting to do it again next month.
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Recently, we had the exciting opportunity to attend a weekend course on responsible firearm handling and target shooting. Hysun particularly enjoyed honing his marksmanship skills and scored among the top participants on the range, showcasing his natural ability and commitment to safety protocols. It was a fun bonding
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We’re thrilled to have recently signed with Lifetime Adoption Consultants. Over the next few weeks, we look forward to beginning our journey with their compassionate team. After extensive research, I felt they were the perfect fit for our family and share our values surrounding the adoption process. We’re excited
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We understand that this journey may feel overwhelming at times. If you simply need a supportive listener, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Even if we aren’t the right family fit, we’re here to provide an open ear and emotional support without any expectations. Our goal is to create a judgment-free
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We are having Sam’s best friend over for the weekend and today they will be playing video games. I am taking three of the kittens I’ve been caring for to an adoption event. Fingers crossed that they find their new homes.
Here’s hoping for a wonderful start to summer.
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We have picked a new agency and will be signing with them either next Thursday or Friday. We are really excited to start working with them.
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We’re excited to welcome a child up to 7 years old, race, or gender into our family! We are also approved for up to three siblings joining our crew.
We understand that some kids may have experienced tough situations, like being exposed to drugs or alcohol before being born. That’s okay with us - we have a strong
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We’re so pumped for our Hawaii trip this summer! Sam and his best buddy are coming along, and we can’t wait to show them all our favorite spots.
Food is a huge part of our vacations - we’re total foodies! I’ve been digging into research, finding cool new places to try. There are so many yummy dishes
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Sometimes when you are doing something for a while, things that once worked are no longer the best fit. The agency that we started with was no longer a good fit for where we are on this journey and are in the middle of signing on with a new agency. We are excited to move forward with them.
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During this waiting period we continue to live our lives and fill the time with things we love to do. Kim has been filling her’s with fostering kittens. It does require time but most of the time it brings her joy. The last couple weeks however have been filled with three very sick kittens two of which didn’t make
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While it was wonderful to get to see our family it has been a relief to get back into the swing of normal life. Work, errands, schooling,more kittens that need fostering, everything that makes up our daily life is a comfort and we are glad to be home for now.
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As wonderful as it was to get to see everyone there is nothing quite as great as driving back home. Getting to enjoy each other’s company, listening to the radio, and making terrible jokes.
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Hysun had to make a short trip out of State to see his grandmother who has been ill. I wasn’t able to go with him this time and so we got to spend a couple of days apart. It’s not something that we do often but it is a useful reminder of how much we love and miss each other.
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The plans for the next day involved hanging out with Kim’s grandma(called Nanny). We took her and Kim’s uncle to lunch, then sat and caught up for the rest of the afternoon.
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After seeing Hysun’s mom yesterday we got to see his dad today. It was his birthday and we got to celebrate with him and one Hysun’s stepbrother and his family. It was wonderful to catch up with everyone.
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We were blessed on this trip to see Hysun’s Mom, her Dad, and his wife. We look forward to one day introducing them to our child.
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Sometime in the next month Hysun and I are going to travel to see family, specifically Hysuns parents, his grandfather and my grandmother. It has been a couple years since I have gotten to see her and I am really looking forward to it.
(Photo is my Grandmother and Uncle)
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Hysun is almost entirely work from home. The exception is when, a few times a year, his entire team will get together to spend the week doing some team building and planning. Next week is one of those weeks. We will drive to the city and spend the time enjoying the busyness of the city as well as restaurants that we
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We know that there is a lot to consider as you work towards making a decision for your child that you feel comfortable with. If you choose our family, here are a few things that we will commit to your child:
• They will get to know their family story, where they came from, and who their birth family is.
• We will do our
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We were lucky enough to be in the path of totality of the solar eclipse. We got to view it from the yard listening to the NASA broadcast. Sam is extremely interested in all things space and his excitement was contagious.
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When Kim broke her ankle we started talking about trips we wanted to take once she was up and healed. So we are planning to take a trip later this month to see members of each of our families in Florida. Getting to see Kim’s grandmother, Hysuns parents and Grandfather are all on the agenda for this trip. Kim has been
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Today I(Kim) did something that wasn’t in the plans. I bought a turkey poult! Needed some animal supplies so on our way home from getting Sam’s friend we stopped at the farm store. They had little baby turkeys and thats something they dont usually have! So that’s exciting for me!
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Today I(Kim) did something that wasn’t in the plans. I bought a turkey poult! Needed some animal supplies so on our way home from getting Sam’s friend we stopped at the farm store. They had little baby turkeys and thats something they dont usually have! So that’s exciting for me!
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So this is the last quiet day until at least Tuesday next week. Hysun is fixing the computer of Sam’s best friend(same one that Sam was with all last week). So he is coming for the weekend to get his computer back and hang out since it is such a long drive. But then we realized that the upcoming solar eclipse has
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So we couldn’t agree on one word. We each had our own. So we are going to share them both.
Kim’s word was nerdy. From the DnD sessions, massive collection of board games, and an extreme amount of fascination of how tech works(and how to secure it). She thinks that we definitely fit that word.
Hysun says quirky
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Sam is 16 and Cait is 19. They are really excited about the idea of having a new sibling and getting to watch them grow up. They are excited to include the new sibling in family traditions and teach them
about the things that are important to them like favorite books, games, tv shows and places that they love to go.
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This morning was church for everyone that was home. Then Sam was brought home from the friends that he’d been staying and we visited with the family for a few hours, shared some pizza and got to catch up. The guys got to do some target practice.
This evening will be spent resting and getting ready for the week to start
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Saturday is probably my favorite day of the week. Hysun’s off work and it tends to be quiet and filled with fun. Today Hysun is working on a computer project of his that he has been working on for a few weeks. I was going to work on my quilt, but I was contacted about taking on another orphaned, bottle fed kitten for a
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Hysun’s work is having a day of learning today and he decided to study for his next certification.
Since Sam is still gone, I figure I will take the day to work on grading and transcripts. We have always home schooled and is now in 10th grade. He is doing really well and is looking forward to majoring in astronautical
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So today is Hysun’s last day of teaching this week and he says that it was a great day. Cait(our daughter) is going to get to hang out with Hysun tonight,, they will either play video games or go have a coffee and talk.
I took care of the laundry, and the rest of the regular chores. I also took care of the foster
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So on a normal Wednesday, Hysun would be mentoring a young person who is looking to get into the industry after work. But Hysun is teaching a class at work today so the meeting gets cancelled until next week. His group teach classes for one week a month its his favorite part of his job.
It’s not a normal Wednesday for
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Hysun and I spend time one day a week with each of the kids. On Tuesdays, Kim spends time with Cait and Hysun spends time with Sam. After work and school, Hysun and Sam hang out, play video games together and are starting to work on teaching Sam about how to building circuits using a kit.
Cait and I hang out
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We stayed in this week and played a game called Cat in the Box for the first time. Then we talked about upcoming plans and about the adoption journey.
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Today is an average Monday with Hysun working at home in the office. Sam doing his schoolwork in the living room, and Caitlyn at work. I(Kim) have been working on straightening the house and taking care of 2 week old kittens that I am taking care of for a rescue.(They are adorable and starting to develop personality.)
This
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This is where we are going to post as we go along this journey and you can get a view of our lives.
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A view into our regular lives so you can get a feel for who we are.
