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You must have great wisdom to understand that love is worth sharing. Clearly, you are selfless because you are putting your baby's needs first. As you make this decision, we hope this letter will give you a picture of who we are and why we want to welcome another child into our family. Mike When I look at Mike, I see a very loving husband and devoted father. He is my best friend. Mike is friendly, humorous, motivated, hardworking, loyal, and resourceful. Mike makes decisions based on family goals and puts the needs of his family first. As a loving father, Mike is often found wrestling with Tony on the floor or riding bike with him. When Tony needs his dad's advice, Mike has a way of knowing just what to say to him. Mike has found a perfect balance of work and family and he means everything to me! – Christine Christine I am only half a man without Christine. She is the love of my life and my best friend. I fell in love with her when I met her at my birthday party and I have been in love ever since. She is intelligent, creative, and caring. She is very outgoing and helpful; many people go to her for heartfelt advice. Christine has all of the qualities of a great mother and wife. Her compassion for others is seen in our son. Frequently, strangers comment on Tony's thoughtfulness and kindness to others. His behavior is a reflection of Christine's parenting skills and her beauty inside and out. – Mike Our Family Mike is a software engineer. He enjoys his work but would rather be home practicing soccer with Tony or snuggling on the couch with Christine. Christine is a homemaker, teacher, and mother. She can't get enough of Play-Doh, paint, and mud. In fact, she will become a schoolteacher when the children are older and in school. She is a part time teacher, but plans to stay-at-home when we adopt. Tony, our eight-year-old son, is a sweet and caring boy who finds joy in paper airplanes, holding an earthworm in his hands, and looking through his seashell and rock collections. Our Relationship & Family Values Mike and I have a deep love for each other based upon commitment and honesty. We believe in a faith-filled education for our children and we practice Christian values. Our son attends a Christian-based elementary school and we encourage him to follow us in our beliefs.
Like many boys, Tony loves to read, play at parks, play soccer, and swim at the local water park and gym. Although we spend countless hours playing together, he often speaks of being a big brother. Tony likes to help his friends care for their baby brothers or sisters by pushing the strollers or holding a bottle. He told me that he wants to be a big brother so much that he prays about it often. Tony said he would give up all of his toys to find out what it is like to be a brother! Parenting Philosophy Parenting can be challenging, but it is the most rewarding experience in the whole world. Our philosophy is to verbalize our expectations, set limits, and allow children to make reasonable choices. We know that children challenge parental expectations to find out for themselves how much we love them. It will be understood that we will love and embrace them even when logic and reason seem impossible—for our love is unconditional! We also encourage our children to challenge their minds and hearts through education. We will send our children to good schools and colleges to develop their individual talents. It is also important to us that we encourage our children to travel. Mike and I have lived in different states during our lives and we have learned a lot about ourselves. These real life experiences can't be described in books. Hobbies and Interests Christine enjoys oil painting, sewing, scrapbooking, traveling, baking, teaching, running, playing video & board games, and gardening. She also loves spending time with friends. Mike enjoys reading a good book, tinkering with electronics or cars, running, listening to music, traveling, and bicycling. Our hobbies often involve the care of our two-story home and attending Christian Rock concerts at local clubs. Family Traditions We love our mothers' cooking! The smell of Swedish meatballs or ham is worth the visit to either grandparents' home. We are welcomed with a kiss, hug, or warm greeting from grandparents, six aunts, one uncle, and six cousins. During Christmas or Easter holidays, the homes are full of wrapped gifts, treats, and holiday cheer. We travel many miles to be with good friends and family because they are an important part of our lives.
If you decide to make an adoption plan with us, please know that your child will know of the love, courage, and careful thought that you gave in making the adoption plan. Thank you for spending time to read about us. We hope that God's grace will grant you peace in your decision, Please call us at 1-866-347-0639 then say or dial access code #4663 |
