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Michael and Thelma
Conklin, Lititiz, PA
We are an active and fun family
of 7 children, and feel very blessed to have such a large family. We recently
bought our home and feel fortunate to have found a home with 8 bedrooms, and 5
bathrooms. The children have plenty of room to run and play, both inside and
outside. Daddy Michael is a wonderful dad and an Executive Chef. We are lucky
that he works for a company that respects his high commitment to his family.
Mommy Thelma is a stay at home mom and Registered Nurse. We have had much
experience caring for children needing special medical attention, and it is
because of our ability and knowledge, we would like to welcome you and your
child into our lives.
Our sons, Michael age 11, and Zachariah age 10, Kendrick
age 5, and Jeremiah age 5, are being homeschooled. They are enjoying learning
at home and at their own pace. Each of our children learn at very different
speeds, and that is why we have chosen to be their "teachers", both in academics
and in their spiritual lives.
Our daughter Tula age 7 is currently enrolled in a
behavioral support classroom where she is making remarkable progress, and we are
thankful that she enjoys going to school.
Our daughter Jasmine age 4, and son Theodore age 3, are just
enjoying being home, playing with the family pets, and basically being little
children.
Being parents of 7 children is a fun place to be.
Michael enjoys being a dad and a husband to Thelma. He takes a very active role
in parenting and is capable of caring for all the children if Thelma is away
from home.
Thelma has been a nurse for 20 years, and will readily
say that being a mommy is the best.
It is because of our faith and trust in Christ that we
are able to be parents to children who require 24/7 attention. We have rough
and unsure times with the children, Kendrick's shunt in his brain may have a
malfunction, or Theodore's trach may present a problem, and we must rely on
Christ's promise to carry us through these difficult times. We have learned to
trust that Christ has called us to care for his children, and he will provide
for our needs. We have a very loving and stable marriage, and are just so
grateful for the many opportunities we have been given to deepen our love for
each other and for our children.
As I close this letter, let me begin by saying a
prayer for you. Our prayer is that you feel Christ's love and give you peace.
If you are reading this letter, you must have a child
that you are hoping to place with a forever family. You might be afraid and a
bit overwhelmed by having to reach such a hard decision. Again, we ask for your
peace of mind and comfort.
If we are chosen to be parents, trust us to love your
child the best way we know how. We will provide a very stable and lifelong
advocate for your child's needs. They will be loved and given every opportunity
that will help them reach their fullest potential.
We will show them Christ's love through our hearts
and hands as we care for them. Happiness will be part of their lives. Thank you
for giving your child the chance to see the light of day, and experience being
loved and cared for.
Sincerely,
Michael and Thelma Conklin
and family.
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