As a Person:

Renee is compassionate, creative, and always conscientious of how others are feeling. She likes to have fun and lead us on adventures. She’s talented at designing, whether it’s our home, our old restaurant, or pretty gifts for family or friends. Her compassion and sense of humor lays the foundation for meaningful and lasting friendships. 

As a Wife: 

What makes her a great wife is her relentless commitment to her family and she is a truly good person because of her patience, humility, and genuine wish to help everyone be happy. She is beautiful and kind, faithful and unquestionably supportive and I am challenged to be a better version of myself so that I can somehow make her feel that from me. However, it is her love and faith in Jesus Christ that I am both in awe of and grateful to her. Witnessing her relationship with God has allowed me to grow in my faith and trust in Him in a way I never had before.

As a Mother: 

Each week I get to see her interacting with, teaching, and creating relationships with kids, students, and parents at our church. She always gets on their level and exudes a calming sense of love and understanding even if in a disciplinary scenario. With all our girls, though they are different ages, she always has the same innate approach to be on their level and tries to understand their points of view. Ultimately, she is consistent in demonstrating and teaching them what love is, who God is, and what a loving family is. Renee is great with kids and loves getting on the floor to play with them. She has this gift of really listening to them and joining in whatever it is they are doing. Renee is a magnificent and nurturing mother, always wanting them to simply feel loved and wanted. As an adoptee, these are some of the most attractive and endearing qualities she exudes.