We decided to have kids, and it took a while.
Its a juggling act that would give even a committed multi-tasker pause.
But Jenny is one of those capable people who is able to do almost anything in life with ease.
Credit:Courtesy of Dave and Jenny Marrs
Thats one reason why the fertility challenges she and her husband Dave faced were hard to understand.
I would think, Why cant we just do it?
Why isnt it happening on our timeline?
Credit:Courtesy of Dave and Jenny Marrs
It was a good lesson, to learn that you dont have control of every situation.
Soon after, they learned firsthand about the under-funded care centers children in the region called home.
Food was scarce, many children slept on the floor, and caregivers were stretched thin.
The Marrs started sending money for food and supplies, and organized small local fundraisers for assistance.
By 2013, their adoption paperwork was finalized.
Then the unthinkable happened: There was a Congolese government shutdown, which meant that all adoptions were suspended.
We still have that community there thats tied to our family in a way thats really important.
Laure and I are, when you break it down, the same.
We both loved that little girl.
The Marrs partner withHelp One Now, which supports local experts in Africa in their efforts.
Dave Marrs
When the producer first approached us, we werent interested, Dave says.
And he was right.
Theyve visited us here and weve been there.
The kids know that they will use the money we raise to help kids in their community.
Theyve seen it now and they understand it in a way thats important.
It all comes back to relationships, and caring for fellow humans.
