Alicia

I live in Columbus, Ohio. I am from the Virgins Islands- St. Thomas. I work at the Post Office as a Dock Expeditor. I like interacting with the truck drivers. I am perceived as being quiet. I am indeed quiet, but meet people easily.

I love to travel to various states. I most recently did my first solo trip to Curasco in the Caribbean. My dream destination is Hawaii. If I’m not spending time with my siblings and their families, I am watching TV, going out to eat or listening to music.

When I was impregnated with the desire to adopt, Steven Covey’s words “begin with the end in mind” became my WHY. I have held those words close to my heart. No matter what struggles or set backs I've faced over the years, my WHY has grounded me and motivated me to keep working for my future baby. My favorite childhood book The Little Red Hen inspires me to believe in myself when no one else does. Push past the NO for what I want. My mantra is NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP!

I live in a 2-bedroom house. I have a bedroom for the baby but for the first 6-months he/she will be in my room. The neighborhood is very quiet. Because of my dog Bella, I have gotten to meet other doggie moms. There is a park close to the house- 4 minutes by car. I also live close to 2 schools. The best part of my neighborhood is a bike/walking trail that leads to different parts of Columbus.

I have 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Four of my siblings live in Georgia, one lives in Upstate New York and one lives in Columbus, OH. I am a second mother to my nieces and nephews who live in Columbus. Part of the reason I think it took me so long to follow through with having a family of my own is because of my heavy involvement in my nieces and nephews lives. Last year I made a firm stand to only be Auntie so that I could focus on having a family of my own.

Other than myself, my younger brother does not have any kids. I have 25 nieces & nephews ranging from ages 27- 15 months and 1 great Nephew ( I leave the great off). I make it a point to visit New York or Georgia
once a year.

I attend church. I like going out to eat. I wouldn’t say that I like trying new foods because I can be a picky eater. Fun fact people say I dance when I eat:) My younger brother is the same way too. I love all holidays, especially Christmas. I am a gift giver and love gifts myself. I put up my Christmas decorations on Thanksgiving day and take everything down on New Years day. I prefer to spend Christmas day alone, if possible, because I can enjoy basketball by myself. I celebrate Christmas with my Ohio family on New Year's eve. I tend to cook a lot and everyone opens their presents and we enjoy each other’s company.

I chose to adopt because I believe this is a God given desire. I knew that I wanted to be a mom, but the desires to go about it the natural way was not as strong as the desires to adopt. I want to share the next chapters of my life with a beautiful soul. I look forward to loving and parenting this beautiful soul, additionally grow along the way.