From Jessica's best friend

 

Jess and I became instant friends when her step dad and my dad introduced us the summer before third grade.  We were inseparable throughout much of our childhood and I'm lucky to say we remain close friends to this day.  I always wanted to be like her for many reasons.  She is super athletic and was the star on the basketball team from junior high to high school.  I remember being so proud of her after she helped her team win state.  My best friend was a hero to me. She was outgoing and never afraid to talk to anybody which was good for timid little me.  Jess has so many amazing qualities, but if I could describe Jess in one word it would be STRONG.  I have watched her through many heartbreaks throughout her life a few being; the unexpected passing of her step dad, brain surgery, and most recently the pain of infertility and wanting to be a mother more than anything in the world.  I am always amazed how much stronger she has become after each tragic event.  She has always stayed close to the Lord and because of that I know she will be an amazing mother.  She has the ability to survive whatever is thrown her way because Heavenly Father has prepared her well.  

Jess and I met Spencer at the very same time.  He was a cute boy from our rival school with an Idaho country drawl.  It didn't take long for Jess and Spencer to become an item.  I can honestly say that even when he was at a crazy high school boy age you could sense his kindness and honesty.  He was and is the most kind person to anyone he meets.  He's the type of person to stop and help someone on the side of the road no matter the inconvenience it would bring him.  I'm sure he has helped others more than anyone will ever hear of because he would never be showy about his service.  He is very talented at redoing and fixing things.  You could say he is a man's man.  With his daughters he will be sensitive and understanding, but will definitely have a shotgun out when the boys start coming around.  Of course I'm half joking, but I can see him being very protective of his little girl.  His sons will go hunting, be taught how to fix cars, and literally learn everything about building a house. I wouldn't be surprised if the girls were taught all those things as well.  I have no doubt any child would grow up the luckiest kid in the world to have both Spencer and Jessica as parents.  

My husband and I share the infertility battle with Spencer and Jess.  We adopted our little girl so we have a special connection that not many understand.  Jess and I have had many discussions about adoption so I know that open adoption is something they look forward to.  They are sensitive to the hard decision a mother will make and pray for them even now.  The birth parents of their child will be very loved.

I look forward to the day they are holding a little baby in their arms. No one is more ready to be parents than Spencer and Jess.  I know much of Jessica's family and can already foresee a very loved and spoiled baby who will be welcomed into an awesome extended family.  There will be lots of cousins from both sides of the family and they will always have someone to play with.  If you can't tell. I love these two a lot and pray that their miracle is coming soon!

From Spencer's sister

We live out of town so we don't get to see Spencer and Jessica very often, but anytime we have a family get together my kids always ask, "Where is Spencer and Jessica?" "Are they here yet?" They just get so excited to see them. We love them so much, and know they will be great parents! They want to have a child of their own so much. It must fill like a hole in their heart. A child can fill that hole. They will love him or her with all there whole heart! He or she will come into a large extended family who will love him or her just as much!

Love the Veselka's

Open Adoption

 

Here is our friend with all her children's birth moms! We love this and look forward for this in our future. This is such a great picture and truly shows what a blessing open adoption is for everyone :)

From Jessica's sister

 

Jess is my baby sister and aunt to my 4 angel babies;)….I can’t help but think back to when we were all living at home, and how I ALWAYS used to think, “Kids just love Jess!”. We had many young step-nieces and nephews who adored her. I can honestly say that kids naturally gravitate towards her and Spencer just adds to that charm.:) When my oldest three children were very small, my youngest at the time being only 15 months….Spencer and Jess took on the role of parents for me so we could go on a cruise. They stayed at our house for, what I think must have been 9 days from start to finish, arranged their busy schedules and took immaculate care of our babies. The best thing was, I don’t know if my kids even realized we had been gone! I remember my baby, Chance, had burnt his hand on our fireplace prior to the trip and it needed to be tended to daily. I took great comfort in knowing that Jess was in nursing school and knew she could take care of his little hand and any other emergency that could arise!

I know that it is, understandably, the hardest thing in the world for Jess and Spencer not to have been able to have a family of their own. I know that there is a special little angel who has been waiting for them as much as they have been waiting for he or she. I feel like Spencer and Jess have prepared their whole lives to start, raise, love and nurture an eternal family. I can’t put into words just how treasured a little miracle for them would be.

From Spencer's sister

Well first of all, I LOVE you both!! I"m so grateful that you are in my life. I always remember how nice Spencer was to me growing up. He never teased me or bugged me. He is so loving and caring. I remember one time Spencer and Jessica left their dogs for us to watch and once they left the dogs raced to the door. They would not leave their post until Spencer and Jessica came back. They kept jumping up so they could look out the door window. They whimpered and whined the whole time. They sure missed them and were super excited when they came back. You could tell that they take good care of their dogs and love them very much. I love how they treat their dogs. It just shows how much love they have.

Love Jamie

From Spencer's parents

Spencer and Jessica are two of the most kind and compassionate people I know. Spencer has a cousin that is 23 years older than him so he didn't know him very well. His cousin got Leukemia. Even though they didn't know him very well, Spencer and Jessica went and visited him in the hospital. When he was able to get out of the hospital, they took him to dinner. They just took him under their wing. They even had a fund raiser for him and then planned a family dinner for him.

Whatever Spencer and Jessica do, they do it with their whole heart and soul. They give 110%. Jessica is a wonderful nurse and Spencer can do almost anything when it comes to home repairs. They are both very hard workers., but they find the time to help others.

We love them so much!

Dad and Mom Halford

From Spencer's brother and wife

 

We know that Spencer and Jess will be amazing parents!! They both have the kindest hearts! Any child will be so lucky to have them as parents. Jess is so kind and always looking out for others! I know she will be an incredible mother and love her kids unconditionally! She has put on some fun parties for our kids to enjoy. She always goes the extra mile! Spencer is so personable. Always willing to step in and help anyone. Spencer is a fantastic uncle and our kids absolutely love him! They are both hard workers!! They believe in what they do and are great at everything they put their minds to! We are so excited for them to have their own family. We know they will be incredible!!!