There's never a dull moment at my house - after all there's 14 of us.
We have a big farm, lots of animals, lots of fun and most of all - love!
Jessie Kimberly Therese Tolin was born September 25th, 1996 (sharing her birthday with her maternal grandfather who passed away just 3 days after her homecoming). Poppa waited for you to come home safely:) Jessie was born in Texas and received her first love and care from a wonderful, committed, caring, and loving foster mother who has formed her into what she is today with the hands of Our Father. Kim (her nickname given lovingly as it is her second name now) has surpassed and amazed all the professionals with her determination and love of life conquering many obstacles in her journey thus far. She was born with congenital anomalies including missing her lower mandible, tongue and a triple amputee. There isn't a detour she has not gotten through in her short years to this point.
Kim loves to ride her tricycle and she just got a two wheeler with training wheels that she has mastered. Her all time love after God is Care Bears and horses. She loves to play with toy horses, cuddle with her stuffed horses and watch her favorite movie video, "Spirit" and has even named her leg after him. There is nothing thus far that has stopped this litle package of dynomite. Her zest for life is contagious and touches any and everyone that meets and/or sees her. We are blessed as being chosen to be her earthly parents and could not be prouder as we watch our daughter bloom. Kim you are a very Special child and part of our family and we pray we can live up to the standards and responibilities God has given us in raising you. All our love, Mommie, Daddy, Sisters, Brothers and all the rest of your extended family.
Here are some publications and events on my family!
Channel 7 and WXYZ
Special Kids Today
Our Family Website
Below is the poem Mommie wrote to her when we brought her home to
Michigan to her forever family from Corpus Christi, Texas.
Jessie Kimberly Therese Tolin
It's been over a year, April 2001,
A call, homestudy sent-our journey begun.
A little girl-round little face, big dark eyes & hair with curl,
In need of a forever family and home-"Is this your girl?"
The call came, paperwork started and a lot of red tape,
Our minds and hearts-an answer-an easy decision to make.
Jessie Kimberly Therese Tolin is the name you are given,
After Grandma, your birth name and a special foster mother truly from Heaven.
A very special little girl-lots of responsibility and care,
God gives to us, we're chosen, your life and love to share.
From this day forward a Mommie, Daddy, siblings we are,
A family forever, only God can separate, either near or far.
So accept our care and love so unconditionally we give,
Jessie Kimberly Therese Tolin, today/tomorrow and as long as you live.
You are a very special little girl and we are truly blessed,
We are now family-mommie, daddy, siblings-our daughter FOREVER-
praying we live up to the test.
written by Mommie (kst)
May 27, 2002 |