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chris_denise — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:34:54 CDT

Chris and Denise met at the age of 20 and have been together ever since. To this date they have been married 14 years. When they both were 26yrs old they had a desire to have children but God saw a bigger plan for them. After years of trying doctors found that Denise had severe Endometriosis and would need to have an emergency hysterectomy. On the day of surgery they prayed and agreed that they would be parents through the gift of adoption. Now both are 36 yrs old and enjoying life, they love to praise God and work closely with their church in many areas. Chris is the Youth Pastor supervisor of the Young Adult Choir and Denise also assist with the choir and is also the Praise Dancers supervisor and choreographer and in this union they work together with their church youth department planning outings and activities to uplift and encourage them. They both love to travel and have family outings and events.

Family is very important to Chris & Denise, they have a very supportive team of family members whom are also very excited to one day welcome their new family member. Chris has a teenage son prior to his relationship with Denise, together they

More about this couple:
Chris

Devry Student
Employed, Banker
Church Musician( Piano, Trombone, Sousaphone)
Photographer
Graduate of the McCollough Seminary
Hobbies
Photography
Love Basketball
Creating Music
Travel

Denise

Employed, Peer Advisor
Praise Dance Instructor
Church Community Outreach Chairman
Wedding Planner & Decorator
Sings in her Church Choir
Hobbies
Writing Poetry
Outreach Community Work
Choreographer Praise Dance
Reading
Music
Travel

Travel
Chris and Denise travel 5-6 times a year, even if just for a weekend they have been to the following:
Canada, North & South Carlina, New York, Washington DC, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia, Michigan, and are planning a family trips to Florida. They love new experiences and the celebration of family.
*They currently live in Washington D.C.

* Denise plans to take a leave from work to stay at home and bond with the child*

**Character References are available upon request**

Our Contact Info:
Email : chrisndenise@yahoo.com

Updated 8.08.09

Questions & Answers

chris_denise — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:20:59 CDT

I am a African American Hopeful Adoptive Mom, Wife, Step Mom, God Mom

Are you married?

Yes

How Long?

14yrs

Religious/ Religion

Yes / Christian

Do you have any children of your own?

No Maternal / One Step Son

Can I conceive my own children?

No

Why?

When I was 18 I was rushed to the hospital with a large tumor - grapefruit size, I had severe damage to both ovaries and was cystic. Though doctors saved my ovaries, they told me then I may not be able to conceive - after years of treatments and more surgeries I was diagnosed for endometriosis, several birthcontrol methods to reduce the bleeding cysts and growths, steroids, then breaks in between where my doctor hoped I would get pregnant- never happened - I was rushed once again and had to have a hysterectomy.

How long have I thought about motherhood?

I have wanted to be a mother for over 10yrs but there was another plan for me.

Why haven't we adopted already?

The reason we haven't adopted yet is because we can't afford the fees which range $16-35,000

Why not get a loan?

The reason we won't simply go get a loan for it - is because we don't want to go in debt with a new born- we would rather spend that money on the baby and the baby education.

What type of adoption are we choosing,

Open Independent Adoption, we want our forever mother to choose us for herself and build a relationship with us.

If you could become pregnant would you still consider adoption?

Yes, Once my baby was older ( teens) I would have become a foster mom.

What do you offer a child and his/her mother they choose you?

The truth! I won't lie and say I have all the riches in the world and a home with a white fence and dog. I won't promises riches and glory.

Yes I have a home - I have a regular wired fence, I do have a dog.lol a 5yr old yorkie. Me and my hubby are no where near rich but we have the financial means to raise a family. We offer love support, understanding and patience also guidance. We are a fun family - silly at times - yet serious when we need to be, we love to laugh and play and enjoy life. We travel 8-10 times a year and plan family outings.

Are you open to gender?

Yes

Are you open to ethnicity or prefer same ethnicity?

Yes we are open

Interested in knowing more about us - please email us at chrisndenise@yahoo.com

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chris_denise — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:17:54 CDT