Parent Profiles
Les and Margie
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us as you are planning
for your baby’s future. Our names are Les and Margie, and we have a son
named John Gabriel that we had the privilege to adopt as a newborn in
July, 2006. We would love to adopt another child! We are committed to
creating a happy home, filled with laughter and joy. We have both
received significant love and sacrifice from our own families, and we
wish to share these blessings with a growing family of our own! Les is a
pediatrician and adult medicine doctor, and he works at a Christian
health center. Margie is a maternal/child nurse who is now a stay at
home mom.
A little about us…
We met during college – through a group called InterVarsity Christian
Fellowship, and we were married in 1997 after dating for 3 years. Even
though we’ve been married for over 10 years, we are still very much in
love. We have a lot in common – including our values and our free time
activities. We really enjoy spending time together as a family, and
getting to be John’s parents has brought us even closer. Between the two
of us we have 19 nieces and nephews- most within an hour’s drive. We
love to spend time with them- they are all a source of joy, and they
want more cousins!
As a family we love to go hiking and camping together! Before becoming parents we climbed mountains and did rock climbing. Although we still love the outdoors, our activities are a bit more tame because we want to do things that include our son! We would miss him too much otherwise! We ride bikes often with John in the backseat. We also go running in the forest preserves near our home and church. John went to his first national park in California at 6 weeks. We had our first backcountry camping trip with John and his grandparents just after his first birthday- he very much enjoys the outdoors!
A little about Les…
I am a pediatrician and adult medicine physician. I finished my training
in 2002. That was a demanding and difficult process but my faith and my
relationship with Margie grew through that period. At my current job, I
am privileged to have a schedule that allows me to spend significant
time with my wife and son. Margie and I are very involved with our
church where I serve as an elder and help with the kids’ Awana
program. I enjoy many activities- particularly hiking, camping, reading,
rock climbing and most sports. My family lives nearby and we often do
fun things together as an extended family like camping trips, water park
trips, and birthday parties. My parents are active and devoted
grandparents who love John immensely and look forward to more
grandchildren to spoil! We attend the same church and often spend Sunday
afternoons together.
A little about Margie…
Being a full-time Mom is the best job I’ve ever had! I spent several
years working as a maternal-child/labor & delivery nurse prior to
becoming a mom, so to finally have the chance to take care of my own
baby is wonderful! I love getting John dressed, changing him, feeding
him, and playing with him! I enjoy reading, running, sewing, and hiking.
At church, I teach the junior high Sunday School class and direct the
preschool “Cubbies” program on Wednesday nights. I love to sing on the
worship team on Sunday mornings, and I play some piano. During the week
I get together with other stay-at-home moms and their kids to go running
or walking or to just spend time together. I grew up in a large,
Christian family with 6 kids. Both of my parents are immigrants from
Germany- so our home life was old-fashioned and traditional. I love
getting together with my siblings and all their kids, all but one live
within an hour of our home. My mom makes up games to play and always has
a little treat for the grandchildren. My father passed away in 2005.
A little about John…
John was born in July 2006 and his sweet smile has been a blessing and
delight to all who meet him. John’s birth mom chose us to raise her son
because she wanted a stable home for her baby. She loves him very much
and we are so very grateful everyday for her courageous choice. We send
her pictures and write letters. We got to meet her and her whole family
at the time of John’s birth and then again at six months. John is very
social and likes to be around other kids very much. He easily gives hugs
and attention to those around him. He tries to be helpful around the
house and we think he will be a good big brother! Right now he loves
balls, trucks, dogs, and books but mostly wants to spend his time
interacting with us. John is dearly loved by our extended families and
spoiled by nearly everyone at church.
Our church and community...
We attend a medium sized non-denominational Bible church where there are
lots of other kids and young families. Our church has Sunday School
classes for all ages and a midweek Awana program. We love the people
that go there! We believe that the most important Christian education is
what a child sees at home. We aim to be what we want our children to
become. We live in a 2 story home in a friendly, suburban,
multi-cultural area. Our home is within walking distance of “blue
ribbon” schools for all 12 grades- plus, a library and ice cream shop
downtown! We participate in many of the community programs including
baby-swimming, toddler music, and infant lap-sit time at the library.
Our plans for the future...
If you do chose us for your child, we will be open and honest about his
background and origin. We will share about your courage and sacrificial
love. We are happy to share pictures and letters with you as your child
matures, and look forward to meeting you. We want our children to grow
up in a caring and nurturing environment where their own unique
personality and talents will flourish. Margie does plan on continuing to
be a full-time mom. We hope that getting to know us a bit will help you
in your decision. We are praying for you to have the courage and wisdom
to make the best plan for your precious baby.
Les and Margie
Chris and Paula
Dear Expectant Parent(s),
We are Chris, Paula & Allison! While we have not officially met, we have been praying for you and your family as you experience many ups and downs concerning your situation. We can’t say that we entirely know how you feel, but we do know how it feels to have your dreams & plans altered by circumstances. We have grieved the loss of four babies and had to wait seven years before adopting our little girl Allison. We also experience great joy in knowing that God can bring about amazing results through the hardest of times.
We have been married for nine years. One of our greatest assets is the devotion we have to each other and to God. We know that marriage takes work. We take time out to nurture our relationship with each other (and with God). We feel one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the sense of security in a love-filled marriage. 1 John 4:19 says, “We love, because God first loved us.” Chris says, “Our personalities & gifts provide for a nice balance as we work together to pursue goals and dreams with Christ as the center of our relationship.”
About Chris...
Chris is a Youth Pastor at a small church and he is pursuing a Master of
Divinity degree. Growing up, Chris was active in his local Boy Scout
troop receiving the Eagle Scout Award in 1990. In grade school he was
involved in activities like little league, baseball, flag football and
basketball leagues. He lettered in golf in High School and enjoyed
writing about sports for the yearbook in college. Chris appreciated
having a stay at home mom who raised him to be an upstanding young man
with good manners. His dad spent time teaching him about home
improvement & woodworking projects and participating in Boy Scout events
with him.
Chris is a very involved father, including changing diapers, feeding Allison breakfast and taking her for a walk or to the park. Here’s what Paula says about Chris, “Chris is one of the most loyal and honest people I know. Everything he does he is committed to 110%. He is a very compassionate and loving husband. When most people first meet Chris, they may think he is a quiet and reserved guy, but once you get to know him, you will understand his sense of humor and his fun loving personality. He cracks me up all the time! He’s passionate about always doing his best and cares very much for each of the students in his youth group.”
Chris enjoys golfing, fishing, reading, watching football, playing basketball and watching movies. Others describe him as hardworking and he describes his personality as loyal, patient, sensitive and perseverant.
About Paula....
Paula has a BA in graphic design and religion. She currently works part
time at our church’s preschool as an administrative assistant. She loves
watching how each child grows and develops over the school year. Music
is one of Paula’s passions. She begged for piano lessons and started
taking lessons at age five. She also began voice lessons at age seven.
She began playing the cello in fourth grade. Paula continues to improve
her music ability by singing with the church worship band & playing the
cello for weddings.
Paula LOVES being a mom. She says, “Since I was a little girl, I’ve always known that I was created to be a mother. I’ve always loved children and grew up babysitting as often as I could. Being a mom is one of God’s greatest callings.” Here’s what Chris says about Paula, “Paula is one of the most intelligent people I know. She is a very loving, honest, patient and compassionate person. She is very organized and works well with others, especially children.”
Paula also enjoys bike riding, researching / surfing on the internet, looking for “bargains”, finding way to be “green” and watching movies. She describes herself as outgoing, fun, creative, a good listener, self confident and musically inclined.
About
Allison... 
Allison Mary (a.k.a. Alli or “Little Miss”) is our daughter whom we
adopted at birth. She was born on January 3, 2007. Allison is a very loving, affectionate and
happy child. She loves “reading” books, “talking” on the phone, playing
outside and dogs. She loves being around people, but can also entertain
herself very well.
We were privileged to meet Alli’s first (birth) parents before she was born. We send pictures, e-mails, and DVDs as often as we are able. We also keep a website of pictures current that her first family can view at any time. Allison’s middle name (Mary) was chosen because it was her first mom’s middle name (which was also her mother’s middle name). We were pleased to be able to honor Alli’s first family following her first families’ name tradition. We think the name, Allison Mary, suits her well!
We think Allison will make a great big sister! Her outgoing nature and love for people, already shows us how much she will love and cherish a younger sibling. She loves playing with other children in the church nursery and at the preschool where Paula works. As we add to our family through adoption, Alli will share a special bond with another person who not only grew up in the same house, but can identify with the feelings associated with adoption. We look forward to watching her develop a lasting relationship with a sibling.
Our Community & Church...
We live in a small community in northern IL. Our hope is that living in
a small community will teach our children to reach out and love their
neighbors. We enjoy our location because we are less than 4 hours away
from both sets of parents / grandparents and we are close enough to a
larger city to do most anything we want.
Our church has been a huge support to our family. They have walked with
us through our hardships and rejoiced with us in our time of blessing.
Allison has been well received into our congregation and has many
friends near her age. We have a number of young families attend our
church and because of the preschool, (which has around 100 students each
year) there are endless possibilities for meeting new friends with
children of various ages. Faith is obviously a very important part of
our lives. We plan to raise our children in the church with a knowledge
of who Jesus Christ is and give them an opportunity to choose to have
their own personal relationship with the Lord.
We know we won’t be perfect parents, but we trust that God will lead us
in making good decisions. We also believe that each child is unique and
it is part of our job to help our children discover what makes them
unique and help them develop their talents & God given abilities.
We pray for you (and those close to you) as you struggle and contemplate the best plan for your child’s future. We give thanks for your selflessness so this little one can have a chance at life. We are praying that God will lead us to the child that He intends to become a part our family. God has been faithful and we trust that he is preparing us all for more blessings in our future.
Chris and Paula
David and Diane
Dear Friend,
Thank you reading our letter. We are David and Diane. We feel like we know a little about you, just because you are reading this letter. You are a loving, giving, and unselfish person who is willing to take courageous steps. We imagine that you have a dream of a safe, secure, and happy family where your baby (or babies in the case of twins) can grow up and be cared for and loved. Perhaps you also dream of your baby growing up with brothers and sisters. We can guarantee one of each! So let us tell you about ourselves, so you can see if we are the family you are looking for.
David is a kind of quiet guy with a romantic streak. He enjoys
reading, and spends a lot of his time on the train to work
reading. He enjoys science fiction, fantasy, sailing ships, etc.
Another hobby is coin collecting; David collects coins of Panama
and has even written articles for a coin collectors magazine.
David was raised in the country of Panama where his parents were
missionaries. He speaks fluent Spanish. He is detail-oriented
which helps in his job, which is working with computers.
David is a strong, loving, Christian man. He treats other people gently and with respect, and spends lots of time with his family, including our daughter Gabrielle and our son Malachi. At church David sings each Sunday on the Worship Team, which he greatly enjoys.
Diane greatly enjoys the outdoors. She likes to take lots of walks. When we make weekend plans, Diane suggests things like visiting forest preserves, river walks and parks, especially parks with water. Diane is a very loving and giving woman, especially where children are concerned. After graduating from college she worked in a day care center and a preschool. Later on, she got a job as a teacher's aide for preschoolers with special needs. Not everyone can do that kind of work but Diane excelled at it. She enthusiastically worked as a teacher's aide for several years until we adopted Gabrielle. Now she is a stay-at-home Mom and loves it. She loves to spend most of her time interacting with, playing with and teaching our son and daughter.
We have two children, both adopted through ECFA. Gabrielle was
born in the summer of 2003. She is a happy and playful little
girl, and enjoys interacting with people. Gabrielle loves being
a big sister and spends a lot of time playing with Malachi.
Malachi was born in the spring of 2006. Like his sister, Malachi
is a happy little boy who enjoys people. He loves to smile, play
and spend time with his family.
We want to thank you again for reading our letter. We can only imagine the difficult decision you are making, but we pray that God will support you through it all with his love. We look forward to raising children and giving them a supportive and stable loving home, and we hope that we are that special family that you choose to trust with the future of your child. To find out more about us and see a lot more photos, please contact ECFA.
God Bless You!
David and Diane
Jonathan and Heather
Dear Birthparents,
Courage, bravery, and selflessness are just a few of the qualities of a hero. These are words we believe describe you. You may not feel like a hero, but we know in our hearts that you are a hero as you have made the decision to give your child life. We cannot imagine the challenges that you are facing everyday, and yet we are honored that you have taken the time to get to know us a little as you consider making an adoption plan for your child.
Our names are Jonathan, Heather, and Ian. We love being a family and we are so excited to expand our family. Ian came to our family in the Fall of 2007 through the beautiful miracle of adoption. After years of hoping and some infertility treatments, God showed us His Father's heart for adoption, and redirected our hearts toward adoption as His best for us. We have been so blessed by Ian and can't wait to have another child.
About Us
We met in a graduate school class and have now been married for nine
years. Over these nine years our love and commitment to each other
have continued to grow stronger and deeper everyday. We truly are
best friends and enjoy doing so much together. We love the Lord and
seek to follow together where he leads us to go and who he calls us
to be.
Jonathan teaches 4th grade and especially enjoys when he can get his class excited about learning. He cares deeply about his students and wants them to succeed. Heather has been so blessed to be able to stay home full-time with our son. She has a degree in elementary education and taught preschool for a while. Her idea of the best job possible is to be a stay-at-home mom, which we plan on her doing as long as we have children in our home.
There are many things that we enjoy. We love to camp, travel, hike,
play with our golden retriever, and most of all enjoy our son in
everything we do. We also love photography, gardening, sports,
reading, games, exercising, biking, and so much more. We love to be
home, but we also really like to travel. In our nine years of
marriage we have traveled to more than 40 states together, been to
over 18 National Parks, and to a couple of different countries. Ian
has already been to 16 states, five National Parks, on a plane
twice, and to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The advantage of
having the summers off is that we get to spend that quality time as
a family and do and see so many wonderful things. We love that we
can give our kids such incredible opportunities to see the United
States and the World.
Jonathan about Heather
Sometimes dreams come true. I remember daydreaming in high school
and college what it would be like to be married, of course only
during my study hall or free time :). When I met Heather I knew she
was the right one. After nine years of marriage I honestly can say
Heather is my beautiful wife, remarkable mother, loyal friend, and
constant encourager. Heather loves the Lord and lives it out in
every aspect of her life. She isn't someone who desires the center
of attention but would rather sit down, have a cup of tea with
someone, and hear their story. Though you will not find her seeking
the attention, she earns it through her gentle spirit and
hospitability. Our neighbors all know Heather for her amazing
cooking and baking that they often receive via smell :), and as she
frequently passes out plates of cookies, bread and treats to
neighbors. I am excited to see how all of Heather's gifts and
talents will culminate to being a fabulous mother of two. Just as
Heather's name means beautiful flower and joyful spirit, she is one
to Ian, myself, and all those around her.
Heather about Jonathan
Jonathan is my best friend and soul mate. He is a man of deep
integrity, faith, and love for God and for his family. I respect him
very much and he is a great servant leader in our family. From the
very beginning he showed me that his relationship with the Lord and
I and our family would be the most important in his life. Ian and I
are Jonathan's number one priority and he demonstrates this to us on
a daily basis. He is a wonderful daddy! Many times while I am
cooking dinner, I hear Jonathan and Ian laughing and laughing in the
living room. Jonathan is a very hard worker and a very good provider
for our family. Everything he does, he does to the best of his
ability, whether it is re-landscaping our yard, working on the car,
playing sports, changing a diaper, playing with our son, or
preparing for the next day of teaching. Something that I enjoy so
much about Jonathan is that he can fix, make, and repair almost
anything. Jonathan brings a definite sense of fun, creativity, and
adventure to our relationship. Being married to Jonathan I have
learned more about God's amazing love, grace, and forgiveness than
from anyone else. I know that our children will know the love,
grace, and forgiveness of their Heavenly Father as they see it lived
out on a daily basis in their earthly father.
About Ian
Ian is our little miracle. We are so thankful for him and are so
blessed to be his parents. He is a joy to be around. He loves to
laugh, dance, read, eat, play in the water, play with balls, play
peek-a-boo, and take his books out of his bookshelf. He is a very
content, happy little boy and a great traveler. He loves to be with
us and we enjoy every moment with him. We have a great relationship
with Ian's birthmother where we exchange emails and pictures every
once in a while. We have gotten together with her twice since he was
born. We are really excited for Ian to be a big brother and look
forward to our kids being great friends with one another.
About our Families
We both come from close-knit families. Jonathan grew up in the
Midwest with two brothers and a sister, while Heather grew up in
California with one brother. Our families are very important to us.
Jonathan's family lives closer so we get to see them more
frequently on the weekends or for different fun events and
celebrations. Every summer they plan a wonderful trip that all of
the family can enjoy together. Heather's parents we see 3-4 times
a year. We love being able to travel to California. Heather's
parents are always up for the beach, the mountains, or a good
weeklong camping trip at one of our favorite lakes. Our families are
wonderful; they love Ian so much and cannot wait for there to be
another member added to the family.
Final Thoughts
We are so thankful for children and for all of the joys and
challenges that come with raising children. We can't wait for the
day that our arms will be filled again, for we love the sound of
children's laughter ringing from our home. We are thankful for the
teachable moments, the snuggles and hugs, the laughter and tears,
all brought by the gift of children. Our greatest desire is for our
children to grow up knowing and serving God with all of their hearts
and lives. They will also grow up knowing their life story, the true
gift that they are to us, and the heroes that their birthparents are
for choosing life. Thank you for spending some time getting to know
us and considering us as the adoptive family for your child.
Blessings,
Jonathan and Heather
Jeffrey and Sarah
Dear Birthparent,
Thank you for taking time to read this letter. We realize you are making a very difficult, yet honorable decision for your child. No matter what home your child is placed in, we are so amazed by your courage for choosing life for your child and for giving him or her a bright hope for a future because of your decision. May God richly bless you for your selflessness, and for your obvious love for your child.
Let us tell you a little bit about who we are… We are Jeffrey and Sarah. We are very simple people. We don’t have fancy things. What we do have is far greater than these things… we have the desire to love, nurture, and raise a child. We have time and energy that we look forward to pouring into a child. We have extended family that wants to love and “spoil” any of our children-to-be. Any child that God blesses us with will be considered a precious gift and will be appreciated beyond belief.
We dated for about 2 years before
we got engaged. We knew that God had brought us together
for a reason. We are so different from each other, but
it works out perfectly because we fill in where the
other lacks. When we got married, we knew we wanted
to adopt. Sarah has a congenital heart defect that makes
it risky for her to have children on her own. We had
discussed this and decided that it was all part of God’s
plan for us to adopt when the time came. We wanted to
enjoy being married for a little while before we started
our adoption process. Right before we celebrated our
3 year wedding anniversary, we met with ECFA to begin
this journey.
We plan on telling your child about the courage and
love that you had when you made the decision to place
him or her in our home. This will be our way of honoring
the decision that you have made and the gift that you
are bestowing on us. We look forward to meeting you
and sharing an open adoption with you. We are so excited
about it and look forward to seeing God bless our family
with the child we’ve always dreamed of.
Jeffrey and Sarah
Jeffrey and Danielle
Hello,
We have not met yet, but we have been praying for you (and so have many of our family and close friends) for the Lord to reveal Himself to you, and for you to sense His love and nearness. Our God is good, and we are certain that He has wonderful plans for you and us. Jeremiah 29:11-12 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.”
We each trusted in Jesus as our
Savior when we were young, and it is our desire to
share our faith with our child. We were married in
2001, love each other very much, and look forward to
the day we become parents. We
both love to read, listen to all kinds of music, and
enjoy spending time with family and friends.
We have served as leaders in our church’s Junior High youth ministry since 2002. Jeff teaches the Junior High Sunday school, and we are both small group leaders as well. We have gone on Snow Camp trips, played Laser Tag, gone to Great America, had students to our home for overnights, been a shoulder to cry on, and rejoiced over our students’ triumphs. Our Sundays and Wednesdays are rarely boring! We appreciate your taking the time to learn a little bit about who we are, and look forward to meeting you.
Basically, we love Jesus, love
one another, and dream of having a little one to teach
about God and His beautiful creation. Danielle looks
forward to being a full-time mom, and spending time
at home with our child as her mom did. There is a park
nearby, and we’ll spend a lot of time there, as well
as visiting the grandparents, and several of our close
friends who also have children. We have already begun to plan
trips to zoos, museums, and other fun and educational places
we can take our child. Our childhoods were filled with these
kinds of experiences, and we anticipate continuing them with
our child.
Our Heavenly Father is the one who sustains our hearts when we grow weary, and He is the One who leads us further along in our faith journey. We are relying on Him for guidance in our adoption process, and we pray that you, too, will know the comfort of trusting in Him. We are hopeful that through this process we will become parents. We are excited to see what the Lord has in store for all of us. We anticipate meeting and visiting with you, and are eager to share pictures and letters as well.
Love,
Jeff and Danielle
Ron and Sonya
Dear Birth parent(s),
Hi, we are Ron and Sonya and we thank you for taking the time to consider us as potential adoptive parents for your child. We know that the love you feel for your baby is leading you to make the decision to place your child in an adoptive home. We pray that God will lead you to choose the right one and that He will give you comfort and peace with your decision.
It seems fitting that our first connection with you is through a written profile with pictures. You see, we met in 2004 on a Christian singles’ website so our first contact with one another was also through a profile and pictures. We are amazed at how God can use such means to bring people together as He intends.
So,
let us tell you a bit about ourselves...
About
Ron: Ron was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs
as the youngest of four children. Growing up, Ron enjoyed sports,
especially baseball (Go Cubs!) and remembers getting up early
to read the sports page each day. In high school, Ron used
his impressive height (6’3”) to advantage on both the basketball
and tennis courts. As a young adult, Ron developed a love for
running and is proud to say that he finished both the Chicago
and Boston marathons.
Ron has a degree in electrical engineering and works as a software engineer. He is also taking some courses in programming at the local community college. He serves as an elder at our church and leads small group Bible study ministries. In his spare time, Ron enjoys reading, biking, taking long walks, and watching high school basketball. It was a thrill to see his pick win the NCAA basketball tournament in 2010 since he had watched one of their players as a high school junior and senior at a local high school.
Who is Ron? According to Sonya: "Ron is the kind of guy people seek out when they don't understand something. He has keen insight into people, concepts, and situations and gives advice that can be trusted and explains truth in a way that is easily understood. His humility, gentleness, and patience also make his advice and wisdom easy to take, as he never makes you feel silly for asking. He tries always to be positive about people and say encouraging things to and about them. He is very discrete and dependable and anyone who trusts him is not disappointed. As Ron helps out and visits his parents each week, even when he is busy, he proves his dependability and loyalty. He also makes time every Friday evening for our date night. Ron is a patient, kind, gentle, wise husband. I believe that these same qualities will also make him a great Dad."
About Sonya: Sonya was born and raised near Toronto, Canada as the youngest of three children. From a young age, Sonya was a voracious reader, and could often be found with a flashlight under the covers late into the night. She also enjoyed mothering her dolls and knew she wanted to be a mom when she grew up. As early as she could she became a popular babysitter, even babysitting infant triplets and working as a mother's helper one summer in high school.
Although also tall at 6’1”, she played volleyball rather than basketball in high school. In college, Sonya earned a Bachelors degree in Nursing. Currently, she is a homemaker, continuing to enjoy reading and all things crafty. She especially likes knitting small projects like baby clothes for friends and family and helmet-liners for American soldiers. Since recently moving to a house with a sunny backyard, she also has been learning to tend a garden. She is proud to say that she finally became an American citizen in 2009. At church, Sonya helps to lead women's Bible studies, substitute teaches for preschool Sunday school, and also loves to sing with the choir and Praise team.
Who is Sonya? According to Ron: "If you are sick, you might get a home-cooked meal from Sonya, or a get-well card. If lonely or struggling, you might get a visit or a card of encouragement. (Notes of encouragement sometimes show up in my sack lunch.) Infants find comfort in her arms. Little ones find a fun perch and a good view on her shoulders. If you stop by our home, you might see her out in the garden planting some vegetables or flowers or hear her inside, singing while canning some of the harvest. (My parents have recently been enjoying a batch of her rhubarb marmalade.) Have you made a wrong turn and are lost? She will help you find your way back. Need some correction or an honest opinion? She will lovingly give it, and you will be thankful that she did. Stuck on a household project? She will size it up quickly and lend a helping hand. Sonya is someone you want on your side because in her you can expect a loving, loyal, helpful friend."
About Us: We married in January 2005 after six months of dating and three-and-a-half
months of engagement. That may seem fast but we both knew relatively
quickly that God intended for us to be together. As we have
chosen each day to love one another with the love and in the
strength of Christ, God has given us great joy and enjoyment
in one another. We delight in spending our spare time together,
walking, biking, watching basketball, traveling, helping out
at church events, or even just sitting and reading together.
At the end of 2008 we moved to a ranch home within two miles
of Ron’s parents. We are enjoying being part of our new neighborhood,
getting to know the friendly neighbors and exploring the nearby
bike and walking trails.
Our Families: Although Ron’s parents are ninety and eighty-four years old, they continue to be in quite good health and live in their own home. We visit with them on a weekly basis. They are looking forward to more grandchildren. Ron’s sister, who is closest of the siblings to him in age, and her family will soon be moving from New Jersey to North Carolina and we anticipate continuing yearly visits to their home each summer. We see Ron's two brothers at holidays and special occasions.
We love to visit Sonya's family in Canada a couple of times a year. A favorite spot is the dairy farm where Sonya’s sister lives with her husband. Within a fifteen minute drive of Sonya’s parents, the farm provides a perfect place to celebrate holidays with the whole family, including Sonya’s brother and his three children who are eagerly anticipating teaching their cousin how to sled the fields and feed the cows. We also enjoy visiting the trailer of Sonya's parents in the Muskoka Lakes region of Ontario. It's a beautiful, quiet place that we can't wait to show our child.
One Final Note: We are people who love to sing. We both grew up in singing families and it gives us both great joy and great comfort to express ourselves in song. Ron's parents met a long time ago at choir practice and Sonya's parents sang in the church choir when she was young. Even now, Sonya’s Dad is a member of two choirs, an all male chorus and a mixed choir. We also both sing in our church choir and Sonya helps to lead worship with the Praise team. We look forward to singing to our child, teaching our child to sing, and teaching him or her truth through song.
We look forward to sharing our lives with a child, teaching them about God’s love, our love, and your love for them. Please know that as you make this important decision for your child, we are praying for you. If you choose us to parent your child, you can rest knowing that your name will always be honored in our home. We hope for an open relationship with you and will respect your feelings and wishes about what that will look like going into the future. We thank you for taking the time to read our profile.
We wish
you God's peace and blessings on this journey that you are
on,
Ron and Sonya