Letters

Hello! We are Greg and Lori! Thank you for taking the time to get to know us! We admire your strength and courage in considering adoption. We know this cannot be easy, but we know that whatever decision you make will come from the heart. We are praying for you as you continue to walk this journey.

We met through a young adult group at church. Our first date turned into a four-hour dinner, and Lori says she knew that she had met her match that day. We dated for eight months before getting engaged. Our dates consisted of exploring Disney parks, bowling, mini-golf, local festivals,...

I am a Registered Dietitian employed with a university, providing nutrition and health education through group learning experiences. I love reading, gardening, going to Disney, bike riding, gathering at u-pick farms, being at the beach, and taking adventures.

I have loved playing with and caring for children from babysitting to time spent with children of friends and family. I love seeing them grow, seeing their eyes light up, and knowing how I've contributed to their lives.

I have always wanted to be a mom - it is a piece that has been missing from my life. Having a...

I have a degree in Business Administration and work as a sales support representative for a telecommunications company. I love reading, being outdoors, going to the movies, golfing, bowling, and being with my wife.

I have always wanted to be a father to experience the love and joy associated with parenting. I look forward to being a positive role model and offering a child every opportunity to pursue their life dreams. I know that my greatest fulfilment will be in witnessing their accomplishments.

My Wonderful Husband

Greg is always willing...

We have a three-bedroom and two-bathroom home that Greg first moved into at the age of six with his parents. It is a 1970s home to which we have made extensive updates to - our favorite is the remodelled kitchen. We love to make meals together, and now with the improved space and design, we can cook together more easily. The property has a large fenced-in backyard on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. We have raised garden beds, a patio with a barbecue, and plenty of green space to play in. There is an extra-large sunroom where we enjoy meals and conversation, and we love to entertain...

Greg is an only child and was adopted by his parents, who have, sadly, both passed away. Even though Greg's parents have passed away, he keeps in touch with aunts, uncles, and cousins by phone and visits when possible.

Lori's parents live an hour away, and her brother, his wife, and their two daughters, they live out of state. We are close with her extended family, talking often on the phone and gathering with Lori's parents for birthdays, holiday celebrations, and other get-togethers throughout the year. Due to distance, visits with her brother's family are less frequent, but...

We enjoy cooking together and make most of our meals at home - family meal time is a priority for us. We even have kitchen showdown competitions and make themed meals together. We enjoy incorporating fresh produce from our gardens or from u-pick farms into our weekly planned meals.

We love Disney World and cannot wait to share magical moments with a child! We spend time playing board games, soaking up the sun, kayaking, and relaxing on the beach. We enjoy travelling the bike trails to stay active. We make time for a date each month, with special local exploration planned....

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us and the life we would provide to a child if chosen as adoptive parents.

We promise to offer a loving, safe, and nurturing home focused on the value of education, the opportunity of learning life skills, and the importance of family. Regardless of the level of openness that you prefer, we will openly share with the child the loving choice their mother made so they could join our family.

We look forward to hearing your hopes and dreams about adoption, too. The words written in this book are from our heart, and we wish...