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[Games] Re: Bopperlynn's Adoption Agency
LN:Your name: Jane Marie
Age: 50
Occupation: mom
Interests: Bible, homeschooling, babies, pro-life activism, board games
Disabilities: noneYour SO's name: Paul Pascal Jr.
Age: 51
Occupation: software engineer
Interests: board games, video games, collectible card games, town politics, programming (computer)
Disabilities: noneChild(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Rebecca Marie Greene "Rebecca" 20 sewing, writing historical fiction
John Ernest Greene "John Ernest" 19 farming
George Alfred Greene "Geordi" 19 mechanical engineering, board games, video games
Virginia Rose Greene "Ginger" 17 town politics, law
Rhoda Lucy Greene "Rhoda" 16 boys
Elizabeth Susan Greene "Beth" 16 Bible, christianity, Bible memorization, hymns, prayer
Benjamin Mark Greene "Jamin" 15 town politics, video games, anything with rules that he can be in charge of
Leah Martha Greene "Leah" 13 dancing, swimming, gymnastics
Trinity Grace Greene "Trina" 12 horses
Faith Joy Greene "Faith" 10 candlepin bowling, baking
Daniel Josiah Greene "Daniel" 9 sports, board games
Hezekiah Gideon Greene "Zekk" 8 golf, board games, cooking
Shem Silas Greene "Shem" 7 computers
Shem is our only child with a disability--he has autism and some learning difficulties
Judah Nehemiah Greene "Judah" 5 amphibians, reptiles, fish
Asa Malachi Greene 4 drawing, singing, dancingOthers living with you (names, relations): nonePet(s) (names, species): 3 cats: Mephibosheth (9), Adam-Amos (8), and Ezra (1)
John Ernest's "pet" cow VioletLocation:
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: We take a yearly vacation to New York and a major educational "field trip" every other year.What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christianity
What language(s) do household members speak: English, a little SpanishThe Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) any number
Ages (newborn-16): any age
Gender(s): any genders
Preferred origin(s): Any origin is fine
Preferred language(s): Any is fine, but English or maybe Spanish preferred.
Preferred religion(s): Any religion is fine, but we will raise our children as Christians (if they are young) or encourage them toward it if they are older.Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): any
-Multiples (twins or triplets): yes
We have two pairs of twins--John Ernest and Geordi, 19, and Rhoda and Beth, 16, and multiples are so much fun!
-Siblings and/or close relatives: We would prefer this if we are adopting more than one child, or at least that the children have some connection to each other
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: yes
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: yes
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: We will not allow our children to engage in a lifestyle that we believe is immoral, but we would accept any child into our family.
-Children with a terminal illness: yes
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): Well, we have a cow, so I guess we'll take anything, but no indoor dogs that won't get along with cats, and the pets will be the children's responsibility.Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: AbsolutelyOther:
We also have 3 older children
Paul Pascal Greene III "Paul" 26, Hannah Jane Greene Merrick "Hannah" 23, and Peter Sidney Greene "Peter" 22.
Paul Pascal (our son) is married to Ezra Ethel Danfield Greene (21) and they are expecting a baby in about 6 1/2 months.
Hannah is married to Samuel Albert Merrick and they have three little girls: Deborah Jane (5), Lydia Holly (3), and Eve Marie (1).
Peter is in graduate school and training to become a doctor.Paul (my husband) and I have always been open to having as many children as God grants us. Of course, all good things come to an end, and it seems little Asa will be our last biological child. In some ways it's nice not to have toddlers and nurslings--when my granddaughters aren't around, anyway. But Paul feels that God is now calling us to adoption, and we are excited to be adding to our family one more time! As experienced parents of a big family, we feel we have a lot to offer, and we hope your agency will consider us if you need to place a child or group of children.
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Elijah Jedidiah is a 6 year old boy from England. His mother was a young teenage daughter of two very religious parents. The family doesn't believe in abortion so the girl carried the baby and after birth gave him up for adoption to the local Catholic church. He has been raised in the Catholic sect of Christianity. Elijah loves to play with other children and is a very social little boy. He likes to share his toys and teach other children things, and he is often the peacemaker in groups. He talks a lot and is very insistent upon helping people with any chores . He likes animals a lot, and seems to be interested in history. He reads at a level far above his peers would be thrilled if he had access to a continuous stream of books.Please keep the agency updated on Elijah!

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Elijah is a delightful addition to our family. He is always reading and very helpful. It is amazing how each of our children are so different but they all fit together, and we are so blessed to have pursued adoption. With 19 kids it finally feels like our family is complete.
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