Bennie & Tijuwana

We met through a mutual friend in 2009. As we spent time together and learned about one another, we knew we wanted to spend forever together. We share so much in common; it was a natural fit. We have been married for 11 years and have always wanted to be parents. We tried unsuccessfully for several years. We prayed about it, sought out counsel, and decided adoption was right for us.

We talk often about parenthood. What it would be like to hear the joys of laughter, the cry of pain or discomfort. We joke about which one of us will be the helicopter parent. The conversation often ends with the unconditional love and nurture he/she will receive.

We enjoy traveling and spending quality time with one another. We are blessed to have amazing friends and family members surrounding us.

About Bennie:

Bennie is a natural leader and teacher who loves to share information. One of his most favorite things to do is to coach football. He loves teaching the sport while giving life lessons. He's also an ordained minister and loves to teach God’s word using historical facts.

Bennie is a wonderful man and husband. I always feel loved and protected in his presence. He honestly makes me a better person. He loves to explore and learn new things. He's a great listener! People are drawn to him of which many seek his counsel. His nieces and nephews love to be around him. Without a doubt, he will be an amazing father. Your child will learn a lot from Bennie and will feel and experience a father's love.

About Tijuwana:

Tijuwana is the most loving, caring, and kind person I've ever met. She loves to include people who she feels are left out. Tijuwana keeps me spiritually balanced. She often tells people she was drawn to my smile, but her smile can turn a cloudy day sunny. I'm glad I get to wake up to her daily.

Any child would be blessed to have Tijuwana as a mother as she is very nurturing and fun-loving. She is big on kids having structure and education. When our younger nieces and nephews visit with us during the summer, they are bound to do some type of educational project. She makes it fun, so they don't even realize it's educational.

Openness

We can't imagine how you're feeling or how difficult this decision is for you. We are impressed with your courageousness and bravery in choosing to make this tough decision to ensure your child has the best life possible. We want to make sure you feel 100% comfortable with us and assure you that your child will be nurtured and loved.

We can work together to determine our open relationship. Whether it's periodic visits, pictures, or email updates, we can decide what we are most comfortable with for communication. The little one will know throughout their life that their birth parents love them immensely.