https://www.joybenadopt.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2025-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/c3d7bd91-b4c1-401d-a50b-3ce953840927/IMG_7962.jpeg Meet Us - Our Story Ben’s background is business, and Joy’s is performing and working with children. We met volunteering at church 15 years ago, and quickly became friends, which later turned into a crush. :)We were friends for two years, started dating, and fell in love quickly. After a year, we got engaged on Valentine’s Day, and were married four months later. We are alike (hard-working, high-energy, love to have fun), and also different (Ben is analytical, Joy is intuitive). We compliment one another. Life brings twists and turns, but we are committed and willing to go through anything together (almost 14 years of marriage behind us). We are grateful for one another, our church community, our families and friends. Ben is one of 5 children, and Joy is one of 3. We know our lives would not be what they are without siblings and want to provide that bond and relationship for our children. We come from beautiful, healthy families, who value and love our child well. Your child will be well-loved and nurtured in this way. We Are. . . energetic love relationships love being outside playing sports hiking, biking ice-skating/sledding exercising playing in the park On cold or rainy days. . . we enjoy museums and board games indoor parks, reading, playing chess, dance parties At Our Country Home. . . campfires/chopping wood work in our yard play in the creek hiking slower pace of life nature! Above Photo: Indoor ropes course on a rainy day! Click here to see more of our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/1573ddc7-3f9c-4780-a1d2-d42bdd9970f6/FC1B9BBE-519E-4D63-9076-3A6075D79CAB.jpeg Meet Us - Joy 10 out of 1 million things I love about Joy, by: Ben She truly loves God and grows in her relationship with Him. Joy considers others’ needs before her own. She brings joy and happiness to almost any situation. She works tirelessly to keep our home clean, welcoming, and well-suited for whatever season we are in. Joy loves and is extremely good with children. Working with children for over 10 year for families, as a part of the childrens ministry at our church, teaching piano lessons, and as a loving aunt, everyone who knows her comments on how gifted she is with love, taking care of, and teaching children. She loves to be outside. Whether running, walking, skiing, hiking, canoeing, gardening or just playing in the leaves. She knows the Bible well and has learned a lot from following God and doing ministry her whole life. She has the strongest gift of mercy and empathy that I have ever seen. She makes me laugh with funny comments, jokes, or being silly. She loves to make people smile and laugh. Her resourcefulness can make the most of almost any situation. She is so creative, energetic and determined that she constantly surprises me with how well she can pull things off. Photo: Apple picking in the country together. Click here to see more of our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/8076f705-7d04-4296-b3c4-50146cf8f26c/9164F966-47DB-4AEB-A59D-2D1088EC3641.jpeg Meet Us - Ben The many sides of Ben, by: Joy smart, devoted, disciplined man whose strength of focus and diligence inspired me. playful, willing, and servant-hearted handy around the house cooks for our family sometimes he’s up for any playful adventure (snowball fights, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, camping, etc) will pull the majority of the weight if needed Ben loves the great outdoors I always know if any of us needs anything, we can count on him to drop what he’s doing and help the ones closest to him. Photo: Supporting one of our favorite non-profits! Click here to see more of our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/e7c1308b-23c8-4f0b-a489-4210a78194e7/DC87DB82-93D4-44F5-9D6E-001D4E82DB32.jpeg Meet Us - Eli In the Fall of 2017, we were surprised by the placement of a newborn baby boy. He is now 5 years old, and we have loved every minute of being parents. We knew we wanted it, but the reality of it has been a wild adventure of love, joy, laughter, fun, connection, and hope! We never knew we could love someone so unconditionally, and the process of adoption has taught us so much about the connection multiple people can have, who are all invested in the life of a child. Our son is full of energy, loves people and relationships, is smart, outgoing, and super tender. He loves little babies, smaller children, and animals. Every night he asks God to give us a baby. He loves to play outside, to do any activity with friends, and to explore! Whether it is going to museums, playgrounds, water parks, theme parks, playing sports, hiking, biking, and anything in between, he is always up for fun activities and energetic adventure. Especially if it involves other children or friends. We know he would be an incredible older brother, as he has proven this by the way he loves and cares for our friends’ children who are younger than him. Photo: On our way to go sledding with friends. Click here to see more of our photos. https://www.joybenadopt.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/44bf8717-bb8a-4995-9b43-e4e36dc11689/4EAC8A40-9024-4B83-8EE3-C614E93619CE.jpg Get in Touch - Thank you so much for looking through our lives and story. We want to honor your story and the decisions you may find yourself making. We would love to be in touch if you should have interest in connecting! Email Us! | Facebook | Instagram Call us at 917-382-4965, anytime. Also, feel free to contact our fantastic attorney, Faith. Contact Faith: Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso, P.C. 516-500-9292 https://www.joybenadopt.com/our-life daily 0.75 2025-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/750879b5-ef94-4dce-b07a-c69f587f92b3/7ABC3E6A-727D-4B09-9E9F-75EC0659C66E.jpeg Our Life - Our Neighborhood We live in a family-friendly neighborhood in NYC, where children on bikes and scooters are the norm on the sidewalks. Families walking their dogs, playgrounds, and picnics are the normal happenings we love to take part in. We live in between the two major parks in the city, and there are at least 20 playgrounds within walking distance. We have easy access to subway transportation to get anywhere we want to go, to enjoy all the museums/culture/activities that NYC has to offer. We have the safety of being in a family-friendly place, and the joy of living amidst so many cultures and diverse people groups. Photo: Trick-or-treating in our neighborhood with our friends in the city! Click here to see more of our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/7a07bc33-ad5e-443c-9896-33aaf21ed98e/IMG_7598.jpeg Our Life - Our Hobbies Ben has more energy than anyone Joy has ever met. He loves working out, playing outdoor sports (and indoor jujitsu), chopping wood, camping, hiking, and building things. He is also an avid reader. He enjoys classical literature and things that speak to the human soul. He has also been known to complete some Tough Mudders, Spartan races, and take part in triathlons. Joy enjoys relationships with people and nature more than anything. Whether hiking, going for a run, if it’s alone or with a friend, she enjoys having fun outdoors! Anything involving water, whether pools, ocean, or a water park, summer fun in the sun is when she comes alive. One of the ways she has fun is commuting around NYC on her scooter, and has been known to bring her son along to ride on it, or her bike. She also loves sewing, reading, playing piano, and coffee with friends. Photo: Family bike ride at our country home. Click here to see more of our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/4c822001-9f92-4c28-94d7-db668b292823/8B0116C4-04BF-4298-B1F9-7ABE49D967EC.jpeg Our Life - Our Cabin As we mentioned, we have a magical vacation home in the woods. It is the literal opposite of city living, but is an easy drive. We love that we have the best of both worlds (the culture of NYC, with incredible educational opportunities, and all the extra curricular activities one could imagine, but also the quiet/calm nature of the woods and the sweet simplicity of a slower pace of life and doing things a little more old-fashioned). This is a place we go to recharge, connect with nature, one another, God, and friends. Photo: Roasting marshmallows with the kids out in the woods, one of the joys of our summer! 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Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/522c813e-3840-4ae9-92e4-e392acb77b3d/FDD29150-F987-48DD-9AEB-BC36C7E2C694.jpeg Meet Us (Copy) - Jessica Joy Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/72c35ba4-b369-4fec-b436-318ab57cce2c/3B511AA3-F2EA-421A-8FF1-0D193B58E697.jpeg Meet Us (Copy) - Joe Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/a9813257-3df1-411b-a59d-db7e61fb6f50/BB0F2D77-E788-4022-AC13-2C2C278B2EE2.jpeg Meet Us (Copy) - Levi Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do. https://www.joybenadopt.com/photos daily 0.75 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/8164bd36-b2f7-4961-9dae-edd77b7a5b99/IMG_0634.jpeg Photos We attended a dear friend's wedding, which reminded us of our own love and commitment to one another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/94e82cf0-89c1-40c5-a9cd-bc39517c97b9/IMG_7950.jpeg Photos We spend a ton of time in Central Park together! Being outside in nature is our favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/b4f46f8d-c3ee-4ebc-b3b9-c292310fd7b2/IMG_1916.JPG Photos One of our favorite anniversary/date night spots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/76d465d2-68a8-429e-b98c-83dc28078faf/IMG_4950.jpeg Photos Easter Sunday Photo Booth at our church! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/10ecbc8e-1213-4ac7-b798-7c8b25ecfb25/IMG_2693.JPEG Photos Joy is a nurturer at heart. She loves children, but also animals. This moment occurred on our last family vacation, a dream come true, to feed a wild deer out of her hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/1a2d61e0-636b-43fa-ba26-f149c3031b30/IMG_1749.JPG Photos Joy and her mother, sharing coffee in Grandma's backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/e8dcda48-24cb-4efe-8552-e5cbc354e0a5/IMG_3074.jpeg Photos Joy has a love for DIY Halloween Costumes-the year we were "Price is Right Contestants." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/39c215df-ba8c-4e1c-b6be-5fdaa5c764c9/IMG_0271.jpeg Photos We love taking vacations to make memories that will last forever. One of our favorite places to visit is the beach! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/171cc258-2395-463f-94ed-901373c6dd4e/IMG_1019.jpeg Photos We love to throw a good party! Any chance to celebrate one another is something we truly value. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/400d053b-e441-4058-a174-91d1aa52a1c7/IMG_1295.JPG Photos Ben and Joy reenacting our wedding kiss on the same corner, 10 years later, on our anniversary! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/ce1470ae-f53d-4bd4-9f0b-f2ca36d16618/IMG_1483.jpeg Photos Every year we gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving meals, laughter, and love. These are some of our dearest, most faithful ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/b7b8c31e-fda3-4b10-a780-4896942aa665/IMG_1746.JPG Photos Joy's family in Grandma's backyard (sisters, nephew, Grandma). Family is super important to us, and we have such great memories together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/5333396d-6888-4e20-8c71-e86ec23aea96/IMG_1138.JPG Photos At our cabin, our dear friend shows our son how to plant rosemary and basil. Life in the city is amazing, but the cabin offers another type of living only nature could give you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/cedc2eec-15b5-4a03-843b-279e7e7e5215/IMG_1706.JPG Photos Our son looking up to his big cousin in the dugout. We love sports, and also cheering for those we love! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/1654780305764-C2D8GKA2MCEA17OLOT1R/IMG_3746.jpg Photos Our son took this pic of Joy singing Christmas carols. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/a6e93513-c2c2-4f6f-b8c1-39b8de5144b0/IMG_7682.jpeg Photos We love to laugh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/0260db03-10fa-42b6-ae76-75dc8b4ad296/IMG_1259.jpeg Photos We regularly take family runs in Central Park. Being active and healthy is something that's important to us, and we have a lot of fun doing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/e0e1c6c3-68d6-437d-94de-aa5109b40fcc/IMG_7064.jpeg Photos Central Park walk together in Spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/4b528105-c7f5-48a1-ab31-16ef982f454c/IMG_6858.jpeg Photos Viewing the NYC Christmas decorations, an annual tradition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/8faaf023-9cc7-4a37-86e0-1d50c56c0ae8/IMG_0350.jpeg Photos Nana and Papa love to visit us in our country home. Popsicles on the back of the pickup truck is a must on a hot day. :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/d0df79d8-3722-48bc-988f-fd7b61ae6c59/IMG_7598.jpeg Photos Family bike rides are one of our shared loves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/9bfb6a17-122a-4345-ae18-ef828fb90572/IMG_8015.jpeg Photos Every Thanksgiving, we get a chance to visit the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, not too far from where we live. It's a favorite tradition! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/8222c0e2-c233-4d3f-bcef-4488086f6564/IMG_0814.jpeg Photos Every Fall we go apple picking as a family. It's a great tradition with lasting memories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/1678467827281-USOH14PFY7ZXBH1W4SX3/IMG_2724.jpg Photos Joy LOVES ice skating. Ben. . .loves Joy, so he will come along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/c5e75880-5759-4b3d-bafd-b4f516d6735b/IMG_1006.jpeg Photos Sometimes we still get dressed up and go out together. :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/d750db5e-d2db-431f-89ef-bdf61efdd4dc/IMG_0578.jpeg Photos Our son had the opportunity to be in a dear friend's wedding. Even the dog was involved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/4dfeee38-ec25-46e7-bc86-edd8aa5c45c7/IMG_2738.jpeg Photos When it's cold outside, why not get inside and jump around as a family?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/61f772cf-ad90-4521-9625-27b3cf544c8f/IMG_4233.JPG Photos Our true passion for hiking brings us together again and again for days of beauty and adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/0e613ae3-7039-4c94-a146-2c4ad4076628/IMG_4126.JPG Photos We used to go to an annual NYC pop-up dinner party every year called Diner En Blanc, where everyone is dressed from head to toe in white! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/0450ab64-f144-412f-bc2b-b4b38f3e9ca3/IMG_8403.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/a16ac962-0e4b-44c6-bf8d-74a044a333ef/IMG_0431.jpeg Photos Mama and son, apple picking, one of our favorite fall traditions as a family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/a74cf044-c75a-4ab2-963b-2ae017895014/IMG_0874+2.jpeg Photos We LOVE hiking together as a family. 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We met volunteering at church 15 years ago, and quickly became friends, which later turned into a crush. :)We were friends for two years, started dating, and fell in love quickly. After a year, we got engaged on Valentine’s Day, and were married four months later. We are alike (hard-working, high-energy, love to have fun), and also different (Ben is analytical, Joy is intuitive). We compliment one another. Life brings twists and turns, but we are committed and willing to go through anything together (over a decade of marriage behind us). We are grateful for one another, our church community, our families and friends. Ben is one of 5 children, and Joy is one of 3. We know our lives would not be what they are without siblings and want to provide that bond and relationship for our children. We come from beautiful, healthy families, who value and love our child well. Your child will be well-loved and nurtured in this way. We Are. . . high energy love relationships love being outside playing sports hiking, biking ice-skating/sledding exercising playing in the park On cold or rainy days. . . we enjoy museums indoor parks, reading, playing chess/boardgames, dance parties At Our Country Home. . . campfires/chopping wood work in our yard play in the creek hiking slower pace of life nature! Above Photo: 10-year Anniversary Getaway trip! Click here to see more of our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/1573ddc7-3f9c-4780-a1d2-d42bdd9970f6/FC1B9BBE-519E-4D63-9076-3A6075D79CAB.jpeg Meet Us Mia Copy - Joy 10 out of 1 million things I love about Joy, by: Ben She truly loves God and grows in her relationship with Him. Joy considers others’ needs before her own. She brings joy and happiness to almost any situation. She works tirelessly to keep our home clean, welcoming, and well-suited for whatever season we are in. Joy loves and is extremely good with children. Working with children for over 10 year for families, as a part of the childrens ministry at our church, teaching piano lessons, and as a loving aunt, everyone who knows her comments on how gifted she is with love, taking care of, and teaching children. She loves to be outside. Whether running, walking, skiing, hiking, canoeing, gardening or just playing in the leaves. She knows the Bible well and has learned a lot from following God and doing ministry her whole life. She has the strongest gift of mercy and empathy that I have ever seen. She makes me laugh with funny comments, jokes, or being silly. She loves to make people smile and laugh. Her resourcefulness can make the most of almost any situation. She is so creative, energetic and determined that she constantly surprises me with how well she can pull things off. Photo: Apple picking in the country together. Click here to see more of our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/8076f705-7d04-4296-b3c4-50146cf8f26c/9164F966-47DB-4AEB-A59D-2D1088EC3641.jpeg Meet Us Mia Copy - Ben The many sides of Ben, by: Joy smart, devoted, disciplined man whose strength of focus and diligence inspired me. playful, willing, and servant-hearted handy around the house cooks for our family sometimes he’s up for any playful adventure (snowball fights, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, camping, etc) will pull the majority of the weight if needed Ben loves the great outdoors I always know if any of us needs anything, we can count on him to drop what he’s doing and help the ones closest to him. Photo: Supporting one of our favorite non-profits! Click here to see more of our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/621575511a68580f9c76effc/e7c1308b-23c8-4f0b-a489-4210a78194e7/DC87DB82-93D4-44F5-9D6E-001D4E82DB32.jpeg Meet Us Mia Copy - Eli In the Fall of 2017, we were surprised by the placement of a newborn baby boy. He is now 5 years old, and we have loved every minute of being parents. We knew we wanted it, but the reality of it has been a wild adventure of love, joy, laughter, fun, connection, and hope! We never knew we could love someone so unconditionally, and the process of adoption has taught us so much about the connection multiple people can have, who are all invested in the life of a child. Our son is full of energy, loves people and relationships, is smart, outgoing, and super tender. He loves little babies, smaller children, and animals. Every night he asks God to give us a baby. He loves to play outside, to do any activity with friends, and to explore! 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