PARSONS – Each year, November is celebrated as National Adoption Month, and Jason and Beki Myers opened their home to three children, now who are part of their forever family. Beki Myers said she is so happy for her family.
“We just want people to know that adoption to us was not in our blood, but in our hearts,” Beki Myers said. “These very special little children mean the world to us and to our families.”
Jason and Beki Myers have three children by way of adoption, and they agree that adoption gave them a great way to build their family.
“We have always thought of these children as our own and have never treated these children any differently,” Jason Myers said. “They may not have our blood, but they do have our hearts and souls, and to us, that is all it takes to make the perfect family.”
The Myers adopted their children through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after medical issues prevented the couple from having their own children. Beki Myers said they completed the training in Feb. 2007 and began waiting for “that one special call.”
“That call came two months later, on April 16,” Beki Myers said. “He came to live with us the following day, and after more than six months, his brother also joined us.”
The DHHR requires that children must live in a home for six consecutive months before adoptive parents may file their intent to adopt.
“The boys became official members of our family Oct. 9, 2009,” Beki said.
Beki said in June 2011, she was checking her email when she read about a very fragile baby girl in need of a home.
“I talked with Jason about her and then talked to the boys,” Beki Myers said. “So after some thought and excitement, we set out to bring the baby girl home July 8, 2011. She became an official member of our family April 26, 2012.
Now that their family is complete, the Myers said they spend their time educating, loving, traveling and providing their children with everything they require to heal and live prosperous, yet fulfilling lives.
Jason Myers said the boys picked out their first names when they were adopted. He said he loves his family and thanks God for putting them together.
“We have had to make some sacrifices, but it has all been worth it – and the Lord has provided for us,” Jason Myers said. “The Lord has been good to us. He has helped make our family complete. It is amazing how the Lord puts families together. He is the perfect matchmaker.”
A call to the DHHR revealed that most adoptions in West Virginia are by way of foster parents. Folks who would like to adopt must pass a criminal background check and there would be a home check. Pride classes for six weeks include basic first aid training and parenting training.
Additional information about adoption in the state of W.Va. is available by calling the Home Finding Unit or local DHHR at 304-329-4340 or on-line at www.dhhr.org.
