Carmen Menacho
Friend
I have known Jacky for almost 15 years and I consider her one of my best friends. If I could summarize Jacky in a few words, it would be that she is truly a class act. Jacky is always thinking of others, helping and serving in some way. One of the qualities I’ve always appreciated in her is that she never gossips or speaks unkindly of others. Jacky is trustworthy, loyal, empathic, honest, compassionate, responsible, thoughtful, funny and an amazing home maker. Her home is clean and tidy and she cooks nutritious and delicious meals for her family. I know she puts a lot of love into her cooking and care of the home.
When I first met Daryl, I just knew that he and Jacky were a match made in heaven. You don’t have to be around them long to know that they absolutely adore each other and have a loving and happy marriage. Daryl has really excelled in his career and is financially stable and reliable. Daryl is an adoring father to their daughter (Audrey) and I know he will give all the same love and devotion to their future children. Their daughter is such a happy and loved little girl and is going to be a wonderful big sister one day.
Jacky was recently telling me that this past year for Christmas they decided to go eat out for a buffet dinner for their Christmas meal. She explained that she and Daryl were worried that if they were busy cooking the Christmas dinner that day, that their daughter would be on her own a bit more than they would like. To avoid this, they decided to eat out that night so they could spend as much time as possible with Audrey and make the day as special and fun as they could all being together and giving Audrey their full attention. They even planned a really fun scavenger hunt for Audrey that she loved. I thought this was so sweet and exemplifies how in tune they are and caring. They really are the best parents!
I would just like to say to those reading this that Jacky and Daryl are truly incredible parents. They are devoted to their faith, to each other and to family. I have been in their home many times and it always has a peaceful, safe and calming feeling. They do lots of fun activities as a family and all have a great sense of humor. I trust them completely and am so excited for them to grow their family through adoption.
Kathryn McCurley
sister to Daryl sister in law to Jacky
January 16. 2022
To whom it may concern,
I am writing this letter to encourage prospective birth parents to consider allowing my brother Daryl and my sister-in-law Jacky to have the privilege of adopting your child/children. My endorsement is not one that I would give to any couple. As a mother and a grandmother, I know the necessity of a loving and nurturing home environment. I have seen this necessity firsthand in Daryl and Jacky’s parenting as well as their other relationships. Together they have cultivated a loving kind patient warm open honest and nonjudgmental home for my niece.
Both Daryl and Jacky are strong in their Christian faith and devoted parents to my niece. They put my niece first in all that they do. They have structured their home and finances to ensure that Jacky is and will remain a stay-at-home mother for my niece any children they are fortunate to welcome into their home.
My sweet little niece would love nothing more than to be a big sister. When she says her, nightly prayers as asks God to send her a sibling.
Besides Daryl Jacky and my niece being the kindest people, you will ever meet, their home is physically large enough to accommodate more children . Not only do they have the compassionate means to raise more children, but they also have the monetary means.
Very Sincerely,
Kathryn A McCurley
Annette O'Hara
friend
Hello, I am honoured to write a recommendation for Jacky and Daryl Ball. I have been friends with Jacky for over 10+ years and have kindled a friendship with Daryl since he married Jacky. I met Jacky through a mutual friend Mehgan Cabrera and we all belong to the same faith. Throughout the years we have spent time together and supported each other through the ups and downs of life. I had the chance to visit Jacky and Daryl when they lived in San Francisco and in Utah.
For as long as I have known Jacky she has always been a loyal and considerate friend. She has always been an example to me because she always strives to find ways to help. During some personal challenges I have encountered, Jacky has always been there for someone to talk to and listen. I truly was blessed from the ongoing emotional support from both Jacky and Daryl.
As for Daryl, I have always admired his devotion to his family to provide and care for them. I know Daryl enjoys acting and theatre arts, despite wanting to pursue a career in that field he put that aside to find sustainable work to provide for his family.
One of Jacky's greatest strength is patience. I have observed Jacky exercising patience when she was striving to meet personal and career goals but most importantly, over the years, I have seen her exercise patience while supporting and parenting her daughter Audrey going through the normal growth and phases of childhood development.
Jacky is an optimistic person, and always willing to help. When she lived in Victoria and Vancouver, she was always willing to volunteer through our church community. One of the things she helped organise was working with a bakery in the community to help distribute unsold goods to people in need.
I admire Jacky and Daryl's marriage relationship, I genuinely see and feel that they care for one another. I have observed on a regular basis Jacky always being mindful of Daryl by doing little things that shows her appreciation for him.
I would recommend Jacky and Daryl for adoption because of their emotional and financial stability but most importantly the love they have for each other, their daughter Audrey and their willingness to share with another. I remember Jacky mentioning that when they were watching children being dumped by the Mexican border, it just broke their heart and it sparked the desire to want to help a child who needs a loving home. That truly has been a great example for me as I also consider adoption in the near future.
Chris Bills
Friend
When Daryl and Jacky told me and my wife that they were looking to grow their family through adoption we were very excited for them and their family. Daryl and Jacky are two of the most loving and kind people we know. I have no doubt they have disagreements, like all spouses do, but when I interact with them, they have been respectful and caring to one another. Their priorities seem to be aligned. Their family may only be second to their commitment to God. Considering their religion promotes good family life this all seems to be one and the same. They both enjoy good food, share the same beliefs, enjoy spending time with friends and family, and they enjoy doing things outdoors and in their community.
Daryl and Jacky have so much love to give and they live impressively balanced lives. They got married in their 30's and they were able to get a lot of things figured out with this extra time of searching for what they want their lives to look like. This is most evident in how they handle stress together and find ways to support each other’s decisions. Around six years ago Daryl lost his job. It was stressful for their family but they worked together to cut their costs down and stretched out their savings so they could hold out for the job that Daryl wanted. After around a year of not being able to find a position at a company that he was excited about, he took a job that he was good at and he worked hard to achieve his goals and make it into a career he would enjoy. Jacky supported Daryl the whole time. She provided stability in their daughter’s life and helped the family stay connected while Daryl worked. I can see how much they cherished their time together as a family.
Daryl and Jacky make time to spend with Audrey together and separately. We have been impressed with how they take time to explain things to Audrey and help her understand difficult situations so she can process her own emotions as well as be considerate of others around her. They are patient with one another and their daughter Audrey. Audrey is an example of her parents, as she gets so excited to spend time with our son Bruno and she is inclusive, patient, and caring with him even though he is much younger than her.
We have always felt loved and appreciated by Daryl and Jacky and we know any child would also feel their love.
Julie Hicks
sister to Daryl
I am writing to express my unequivocal support of Daryl and Jacky as adoptive parents. Daryl is my younger brother and has always been a kind, caring and supportive sibling growing up from as a child and now as a loving family man. Daryl and Jacky, together as a married couple, are a loving and caring couple to each other, their daughter and family members.
I have witnessed first hand the loving attention they show towards Audrey their daughter. They have provided her with many opportunities to foster growth and independents. Jacky is a stay-at-home mom and she will be able to provide amble support to her child’s needs throughout the day. As a family, they will provide unconditional love and support to both Audrey and their new adoptive child. Daryl and Jacky are the most compassionate couple. My own daughter enjoys their company when they visit and she likes to site in Jacky’s lap or hold her hand. They will love the adoptive child as their own and teach good qualities through example, their actions, and values.
Mehgan & Carlos Cabrera
Close Family Friends
Jacky and I (Mehgan) have been friends for over 15 years. We have travelled, served, and worked together as well. While I was living in Costa Rica before Jacky and Daryl were married, Jacky came to visit me and as always we dreamed of finding good husbands who would love us and our future children. We both thought we would have at least two children. When I met Daryl for the first time, I just knew he was the right match for Jacky. Likewise when Jacky met my husband Carlos for the first time she felt the same.
Then Jacky and Daryl and Audrey and shortly After we had our daughter Carlani. We couldn’t be more happy to be mothers and to create homes where people were welcome and our children always knew they were safe. Yet, something was missing. I know first hand the desire Jacky and Daryl have to have another child, because once you open your heart you learn there is so much more love to give and you can feel when there is a soul that is still to come into your family. Yet our bodies couldn’t provide that soul. After much prayer and contemplation Jacky and Daryl have learned that their next child will be chosen for them, a rare privilege that can only come from a mother who seeks the best for her unborn child. We are so grateful to be a small part of their journey as they wait patiently for the arrival of the child chosen for them.
You see, Jacky is a mother by nature, she is a nurturing, active, and engaged mother and together she and Daryl have worked hard to ensure she can been in the home full-time to be there for Audrey and when chosen another child. I have often looked at the activities and outings this family has shared with us and thought how wonderful it would be for more children to be a part of their family to receive such love, devotion and affection.
I am sure making a decision on who to choose for your child’s guardians is no easy task- picking a parent comes with great responsibility. We feel fully comfortable telling you that you can feel confident knowing that Jacky and Daryl Ball are kind, honest, loving, and general souls that will give all they have for the children they are blessed to have in their care. Aside from being a wonderful happy couple, they are athletic, and adventurous, warm and loving, and finally incredibly passionate about giving their children all they can so they will always know they are loved and safe. You can also be confident that you will have their utmost respect for the difficult decision you have to make, I have seen this characteristic in the way they interact with and treat others around them.
May you know as you search, that we love you and feel so much gratitude for you for giving your child life, and for taking the time to careful choose a loving wonderful family for your son and daughter to be a part of.
With love- Mehgan and Carlos Cabrera
We are honoured to be their friends and only wished we lived a little closer to see them more often.
Sarah Ball Baker
Sister to Daryl
Daryl is my big brother with an even bigger heart. Growing up he spent much of his free time playing games with me, teaching me new things, making me laugh, and making me feel loved. Daryl found his match when he met Jacky and they are the type of people you know who are meant to be parents and together, they have been the best parents to Audrey. I am so excited and happy for them to grow their family and to give my little niece a sibling—which she is eagerly waiting for.
Natalie Kenley
Friend
I have been friends with Jacky for over 20 years and she has always been incredibly kind, loyal, fun, successful and warm. I attended Jacky and Daryl's wedding and was thrilled to get know Daryl and see that Jacky had found a partner as equally kind, positive and thoughtful as she is. My family and I spent a lot of time with Jacky and Daryl right after their daughter was born and they were such calm, loving and attentive parents. Jacky is a great dancer, a great cook and bilingual and she loves to have fun. Daryl is very friendly and loves to play board games and cheer for his football team. I would trust them 100% with my own children and know that their clean, beautiful and comfortable home will be an ideal setting for more children.
Kaisha Cyr
Friend/ old roommate of Jacky
I have known both Jacky and Daryl for over a decade. I have worked with Jacky and lived with her and she and Daryl are amazing friends and Parents to their daughter Audrey. Both Jacky and Daryl are extremely loving, kind and patient. Their love for each other is immense and I believe there could be no better parents a child could have!
Rylea Farrens
Friend
You could not find better parents! I have been close with the Ball’s for many years, and they’re wonderful people. Jacky is warm and motherly and as selfless as they come. She is constantly creating fun, educational experiences for their daughter. Daryl is the hardest working person I’ve ever met. He sacrifices so much so that their family can have a wonderful life. He’s warm and personable and brings a lot of fun. They put their family first in everything. They work hard and play hard. If my husband and I died we have decided that Jacky and Daryl would have custody of our children, that’s how much I trust them. If I would trust them with my everything you can too!
Brad Hayes
Friend and Former Roommate to Daryl
Daryl and Jackie are Daryl & Jackie are the type of parents I hope to be one day. They have been richly blessed with financial means and giving hearts. Their daughter Audrey excels beyond her young years and is a total sweetheart. The fact that Audrey is such a good example to all the kids around her is a testament to her parents.
Unlike younger couples, Daryl and Jackie bring essential parenting experience. With younger couples you really roll the dice on whether the young couple will even stay together, let alone rise to the challenge of parenting. Daryl and Jackie are already proven at being skilled parents. They bring a stabilitiy, wisdom, and maturity that cannot be matched by other couples. Also, what child couldn’t benefit from a doting older sister? Additionally, you’d never know Daryl and Jackie are so experienced because they seem so fit and young at heart. They often inspire me to be more active and wise about my nutritional choices. I’m so glad they’ve decided to adopt! The world could use more parents like Daryl and Jackie.
Lincoln Hubbard
long-time friend
I've known Daryl for 15 years. He and his wife are devoted parents. They have house rules (bedtimes etc.), and their daughter relates to both her parents. If we hadn't already named guardians in the event of our death, Daryl and Jacky would be top of our list for that appointment.
