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Ryan and Lauren

We know this is a confusing and difficult time for you while you are trying to figure out the best option for you and your precious baby. We hope you feel supported and loved throughout this journey. My husband and I admire you so much for choosing life and adoption. We have always known we wanted children, and after realizing we could not have children, we knew we wanted to pursue adoption. Should you decide to make an adoption plan, we want to assure you that we promise to respect you in whatever level of openness and contact you chose to have with your child. We promise to love and cherish your child with all our heart and soul. We would be honored to walk alongside you in this journey as you consider what adoption may look like for you and your baby. If we get the immense honor to parent your baby, we promise to love your baby with all our hearts, provide a safe, happy and loving home with every opportunity possible.

Ryan and Kasey

Dear Birth Mother, Thank you for taking a few moments to get to know our family, and thank you for giving your child the opportunity to live her/his best life. We are Ryan and Kasey. We live in northern Michigan with our two children, Khloe Kay 8 and Tatum (Tate) Alan 4. We have been together for 12 years, 9 years of marriage. We were high school sweethearts. Our marriage has been far from easy, we have been through everything from family deaths to miscarriages. But we have made it through all of the tough times because we know we can lean on each other and we also have God. We are both professing members of our church, and that gives us all the strength we need. We both have always wanted a large family. Our two children are both miracles, as Kasey was told she would never be about to birth her own child. Khloe is our smart tender-hearted, sweet little girl. She is very competitive, she plays soccer, softball, soon basketball and also races snowmobiles. Tate is our spunky, caring and very active little boy. He loves spending his time outside riding four wheelers and snowmobiles, and playing anything with a ball. As a family we do everything together. We really enjoy being outside. A good portion of the year you can find us on our side by side. In the summer we love camping, kayaking, fishing and playing outside. In the fall we hunt, and in the winter we all snowmobile. I, Ryan, am a road construction foreman. I Work all over the state in the summer building and repairing roads for my families company. It is the only job I’ve ever had and ever want to have. I attended Western Michigan University and Ferris State University. In my spare time I enjoy hunting and fishing and fixing things in my pole barn. Kasey works for the school our kids go to as a Paraprofessional. She works part time so she can be home with Tate part time. She also has a passion for coaching. She coaches Volleyball and Softball at the high school level. She is very involve in our church as a youth leader among many other things. We love the area and community we live in, everyone is close, including our families. Both of our extended families all live within a 15 mile radius. That allows for our children to have lots of friends/cousins to grow up with. Living in such a small community means everyone knows everybody and someone is always there to help and pick you up. Thanks again for taking the time to get to know us a little. We hope that no matter who you choose, you feel supported, encouraged and loved. We know that your one desire is that you find parents that you imagined for your baby. With us, I can promise you that your baby will be loved by not only us, but by our family and friends, he or she will be supported in everything they do and he or she will be pushed to follow their dreams. With Love , Ryan and Kasey

James and Shayna

Hello , we are James , Shayna , and Raylan. James and I have been married 13 years and have built a wonderful life. We both struggle with infertility issues and adopted our son Raylan 4 years ago. He has changed our life in all the best ways and we are excited to take this journey again in order to grow our family from 3 to 4. Thank you for taking the time to take a glimpse of our beautiful life. We admire and are humbled by your strength and courage in taking this difficult step to choose adoption for your new life . We have every confidence that God will find the perfect match of parent and child to create an incredible family. If you choose us ,we will welcome your child into our family with open-arms and loving hearts. We promise your baby will always know the gift of life that you gave them and the great love you have for them . We hope that in reading about us, your heart will be put at ease, knowing that our family is the perfect one to raise a strong, loving, healthy child.

Jake and Rachel

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read more about us! We hope this book conveys our excitement to adopt, our love of being parents, as well as the respect and admiration we have for you. Growing our family through adoption has always been our plan, and you have been on our hearts for a very long time. We would love to welcome you and your child into our lives, and we pray that God uses adoption to unite our families. We want to honor you and your wishes regarding this process, and we look forward to the possibility of meeting you! We will pray for you and your baby, and that God gives you His peace, hope, and guidance in the decisions you are facing. Love, Jake and Rachel

David and Dana

"The greatest journeys all start with a single step." - Bear Grylls Hi, we're David & Dana. We are grateful that you are taking some time to read about our journey. Although we have never met you and we can't imagine what you are feeling and experiencing right now in making this decision, we know it takes courage to make tough decisions. We are praying for you to find peace and we will support you in whatever you decide. While you are here, we hope you find encouragement and can learn a little more about our family.

Rickey and Emily

We hope that you are able to see how special family and friends are to us as you look through our profile. We admire you so much and we are praying for you as you walk through this journey. For the last 7 years, we have dreamed of meeting you and welcoming you and your precious baby into our family. We know that there is a lot going on in your life right now, but please know that we are praying for you with every ounce of our being. We wish you peace with your decision and hope that you will be comforted with knowing that your child will be so loved, cared for, and raised to know the deepest love you have for them. We hope that you will embrace us as part of your family as you become a part of ours.

Matt and Steph

Hello, We are Matt, Steph and Abigail, and we thank you for taking the time to learn more about our family. We are so excited to be adopting and bringing another child into our family! We hope our story will help you in making your choice.

Sterling and Rachael

Hi! We are Sterling and Rachael, and we have been married since 2012. We live in Virginia, and we have one child, Ethan who was born in August of 2020. He is the joy of our lives and we are looking forward to multiplying that joy by growing our family! I (Rachael) was adopted at 4 days old, and I have an older sister, Kristin, who was adopted as well. It is a wonderful opportunity to open our family to the blessing of adoption. We know being adopted is to be celebrated, and that this child is special and blessed, they will be cherished by you and by our whole family. It is a wonderful thing that they could have your eyes and our sense of humor and love of cooking. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us in these next few pages, and for considering us as adoptive parents for your child. We look forward to learning more about you, and your hopes for your future and the future of your child. We promise to treasure your child just like we treasure Ethan and to honor that lifetime commitment to their safety, happiness and well-being.

Mike and Joey

Hi! We are Mike and Joey. Though we wish we could chat with you face to face, we hope that you can hear our hearts through this letter. We can't imagine what you are feeling right now even as you read this. While you carefully search for what you feel is right for you and for your child, we pray that you are given a peace and confidence in whatever it is you decide. We have known since early in our relationship that we wanted to expand our family through adoption. It's difficult to explain but we felt this is what we were meant to do. It is one of the hugest honors anyone can possibly receive to be trusted with raising and loving a child. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to provide a loving, nurturing, and fun environment with thriving relationships. That includes with you. We hope this profile gives you a bit of an insight into who we are and our hearts.

Jonathan and Caren

Hello, There is no easy way to start this letter, so lets just start with hi. How are you? My name is Caren and my husband's name is Jon. We have written and re-written this letter many times. There just aren't enough words to describe the courage it takes to make the decision you have made. The sacrifice you are making expresses a love to your child that Jon and I will never be able to replicate. You probably want to know more about us, so lets just jump in, together shall we? Jon and I were both born and raised in Michigan. As much as we might complain about the weather and the roads, there is no other place we would rather be. We met though our local church and have both been serving faithfully in the ministry there. In fact, Jon now serves on the deacon board of our church and I volunteer in the church nursery and in other children's ministries. Jon is an accountant by trade. When he isn't busy crunching numbers, he likes to spend time working on our recently restored 1850s farmhouse. I have never met anyone who cares more about the grass than him! Jon also enjoys reading and collecting old books. He is also very active, enjoying sports like football and basketball and exercising in general. I stay home full time with our son, Jacob, whom we adopted in 2021. I enjoy going for walks with our dog Huckleberry Finn, and taking Jacob to the zoo as often as I can. I also enjoy reading fantasy, thrillers, and historical fiction books whenever I can! Jacob is a happy and healthy little boy. He loves playing with other kids, especially his older cousin Jameson. They are 6 months apart and so fun to watch! Jacob can't wait to be a big brother! Jon and I are both pretty laid-back people who value time with our families. There aren't many days that go by without us seeing or talking with our families. We especially enjoy summer time with family. We enjoy having BBQs and spending time outdoors. The annual family camping trip is our favorite summer time get together. All of this is to say that we are excited to grow our family through adoption. I'm sure that you are looking for a family to raise your child in a home full of love and laughter. Perhaps we are looking for each other? With much love, Caren & Jon

Wes and Brittany

Wes and Brit met while working at a Chick-fil-A in college. When they were introduced, Wes said something snarky and sarcastic, to which Brit replied, “I think we’re going to be friends.” And they were; best friends even. Their friendship grew and eventually they started dating. After a few months they were engaged and a year later they married. Chick-fil-A was served at the reception. Wes and Brit's relationship has been described as having a "unique" dynamic. Mainly, they enjoy giving each other a hard time and generally being goofy and quirky together. They compliment each other very well, and while they do give one another a hard time they always do their best to push each other to be the best versions of themselves and always have one another's backs. They enjoy hiking, camping, and generally being out-doors with one another. They enjoy following a hike with a giant burger and a good beer. Family time is very important to us. Some of our favorite things to do together are: Homemade pizza & movie nights Reading together before bed Cooking and baking Spending time outside Traveling and visiting family

Mike and Emily

Hello! Nice to ‘meet’ you. Thank you so much for taking the time to read our profile and get to know us. We are so honored that you are choosing to learn about our family as you consider adoption as an option for your child. We know that this process can be daunting, and while we can’t begin to understand what you are going through, we are inspired and impressed with your strength and courage and with the abounding love you already have for your child. We want you to know that we are here for you and will walk alongside you for as long as you’ll have us, whether your decision is to parent or make an adoption plan. As parents to three kids ourselves, we understand the responsibility to protect and prioritize our children, just like you are doing now as you consider your path forward. We are a hopeful adoptive family because we know that we can provide a home where a child can feel loved, safe, and happy, but also find meaning in living for Jesus and in loving and serving others from all walks of life. We want to extend a place within our family through open adoption, not only to your child, but also to you as an essential part of your child’s life. We believe that we can best protect and prioritize an adopted child by maintaining a link to birth family and culture as much as possible while raising them. We are open to adopting a child (or twins) of any race or ethnicity up to four years old. Please know that as you continue your journey, we are praying for you and asking God to give you strength, peace, and comfort. We sincerely hope that our love for you and the new life you created will shine through in this book. With great love and appreciation, Mike + Emily

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