The two of us first met at a summer camp when we were teenagers. To say that we didn't hit it off would be an understatement. Two years later, we would end up working at the same first job. This time we were friendly but there were no fireworks. Two years after that, we ran into each other on our college campus. We said hello and briefly caught up, but no further plans were made. Then, more than another year later, we ended up living two doors down from one another. At this point, we decided fate was trying to tell us something. We decided to hang out and, well, as you can see, never looked back! We not only fell in love but became best friends and we are still going strong.
Ashley said: "Carl is funny, smart, dependable, dedicated, and artistic. There is not a day that goes by that he does not make me laugh. The amount of knowledge that he has in his brain always astounds me. He has dedicated his life to teaching and being a professor at the university. Carl is my best friend and rock. No matter the circumstances, we have one another. When I need a hug, he is always there and gives the best ones. There is no one else I would rather be taking my life journey with than him. I cannot wait to see Carl be a father."
Carl said: "Ashley is the most honest, loyal, and giving person I know. She is my best friend and true partner. When we are together, we can talk about the big issues facing the world or just joke around like two kids in love. Between her huge heart and amazing personality, Ashley will be a wonderful mother. She is naturally nurturing, patient, and intuitive. She will pour her heart and soul into loving our child unconditionally. If she is able to impart a fraction of her wonderful spirit to our child, we will raise one amazing son or daughter!"
QUICK FACTS
Age: Carl is 35 and Ashley is 34
Location: Allendale, MI
Children: None currently but wish to adopt one child, twins, or siblings under 24-months. No preference for a certain race, ethnicity, sex, etc.
Religion: Nondenominational
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Education: Carl has a PhD in Interpersonal Communication and Ashley has is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
Occupation: Carl is a professor and administrator at Grand Valley State University and Ashley is a medical social worker at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Pets: Two dogs (Chester-a senior Schnauzer mix and Ziva-a younger hound mix)