Joseph and Marie

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From Us to You

While we haven’t had any children of our own, it has always been in our hearts to adopt a child. Happily married since 2013, we decided to take a leap of faith in 2021 and began our adoption journey, hoping to connect with someone like you. We’ve prayed to meet someone like you, who is looking for someone like us, and together we can spend the rest of our lives loving and caring for your child. 

We will be the kind of parents that will encourage your child to pursue their interests and, we’ll be with them every step of the way. They’ll be encouraged to dream and to forge their own path. We look forward to watching them grow and witnessing their milestones. 

Your child will grow up welcomed and surrounded by the love of so many; family, friends and a welcoming neighborhood. Holidays, vacations and every day life will be filled with laughter, love and adventure. 

Your child will always come first, and we will always do what’s in their best interests; they’ll always be surrounded with love, support and encouragement. They will grow up knowing how courageous you are, and that the first and greatest gift of love they experienced came from you. 

“For this Child we have Prayed.” – 1 Samuel 1:27

With Much Love,
Marie & Joey

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About Joey, by Marie

Joey is a loving and caring husband who has a big heart. He keeps me laughing and smiling daily. He loves and supports those around him and will always go out of his way to help a friend or family member in need. 

I have enjoyed watching him spend time with our friends’ and families’ children where I can often find him in the center of all the excitement, playing and making them smile/laugh. I know Joey will make an amazing father and love your child unconditionally with all of his heart. 

Below are some of his hobbies and traits that make him so awesome!

• Joey is a true explore at heart that enjoys hiking, fishing, biking and running.
• He’s a nurturing, caring and loving individual who would always put your child first.
• He enjoys adventure and is always up for trying new things!

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About Marie, by Joey

Marie is a wonderful, loving, and caring wife. What first attracted me to Marie was her smile and her kindness. She truly is a passionate and caring person who wants to support those around her, and you can see it in everything she does. 

There is no one else in the world that I would rather parent a child with than Marie. The love that Marie shares with me each day makes me so excited to see her become a mom and I know she will be such an amazing and loving mom to your child. 

Below are some of her hobbies, and some of the traits that made me fall in love with her…

• Very artistic, Marie loves ballet, singing, and playing piano.
• Much like me, she loves adventure and can often be found enjoying the outdoors; hiking, biking, and running.
• Her passion and care can be seen through her support of community fundraising events, engagement in the women’s ministry at church, and participation on the board of the MBA program at her alma-mater. 

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Our Home

We’ve lived in our home for nearly 4 years. It offers ample space for your child to grow, with a dedicated nursery and play area. Additional bedrooms and an additional living area provide space for family and friends to visit and spend time together. There is a spacious backyard with plenty of room for a swing set.

Our home fosters quality family time. We enjoy nightly dinners together, where one of us always cooks something yummy. After dinner you can find us relaxing together enjoying one of our favorite TV shows and sharing parts of our day. In summer, we have a small garden with fresh vegetables and enjoy BBQs on our patio with friends and family. We often host extended family for holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Our neighborhood is an amazing, family-friendly place, filled with children’s laughter. The area has community playgrounds and walking paths. We often see people socializing in front yards or driveways. Our street hosts bonfires and cookouts several times a year.

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Our Sweet Pup

We have a wonderful, three year old puppy named River Rose. River is the second puppy we have rescued since being married. River is a beautiful, 45-pound, mixed rescue.

River is so happy to be around anyone, young or old. She has been around children often and can be found playing with them, running through the house and yard. Children have pulled her tail, pushed her, and taken her toys from her and she always takes care to be gentle.  

River will be such a wonderful playmate to your child and we know she will be very happy to have another family member to share the joy that she has brought us.

Fun Facts about River:

• Her brown and orange brindle fur gives her a tiger-like appearance.
• Her favorite toy is a 2-foot-long lamb that she never leaves her sight.
• She performs many tricks, including sit, shake, high-five, stay and wait.

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Our Families and Friends

We are blessed to have grown up in amazing families, and to be surrounded by loving, caring friends that we have made over the years. Our immediate and extended family, while spread out across several states, are within a few hours drive of where we live. We take advantage of this, traveling to see one another frequently for holidays, vacation time, and important life events. We have annual cookouts and gatherings during several of the holidays each year. It’s extremely important to us to stay connected and spend time together.

We have been blessed to be surrounded by amazing friends over the years. We can often be found spending time with our friends enjoying game nights, attending sporting events, and celebrating birthdays or holidays. Many have children we love as family, and they enjoy being with “Aunt Marie” and “Uncle Joey”.

Our family and friends are excited about our journey through adoption and are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to welcome your child with loving arms. We know they will support us through the journey of raising them, sharing lessons learned from their own experiences. We also know that if we are ever in a time of need, they will be here to support us.

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Our Lifestyle

Marie works full time and Joey made the transition to stay home to help around the house 4 years ago. This change has given us time to enjoy more time together. We love having new experiences and creating fun new memories.

You can often find us:

• Enjoying a home cooked meal together.
• Taking an evening walk with our dog, River.
• Watching a movie or one of our favorite shows.
• Hiking or biking a new local trail, or enjoying a national park trip.
• Visiting the local farmers’ market.
• Spending time with friends; we’re always up for a good game night!
• Taking in a sporting event at the local university; football and basketball are our favorites.
• Working out and running together…we’ve done everything from 5Ks to full marathons!

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Our Faith

Our faith in God is strong and shapes us in who we are; God taught us to love and care for one another in all circumstances. On Sundays we go to a nondenominational church. It is a relaxed and informal atmosphere. It is inclusive and welcoming to people from various religious backgrounds or those exploring Christianity for the first time. We would help your child through open dialogue, exposure to different traditions, and visits to places of worship, encourage your child to ask questions and express their thoughts without judgment. We would help guide them in reflecting on their own beliefs and values, fostering critical thinking skills by discussing similarities and differences between faiths. We would ultimately, empower your child to choose their own spiritual path as they grow, supporting them in their search for meaning and purpose.

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Family Traditions

Our family traditions are so meaningful to us. From Easter, to 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, you can find us celebrating with family and friends.

Like many holidays, Christmas is a big celebration for us. We start decorating early to make the season last even longer. We always go out to a tree farm and cut down our own; it’s a wonderful tradition we would love to share with your child. The smells of fresh trees and the family’s creating memories together as they pick their tree is so enjoyable.

Christmas Day is always celebrated with our family. We start out the day with a family breakfast (Marie’s dad always makes the best fresh hash browns). Then we do stockings; stockings for us is always fun. Everyone has their own personalized stocking and they are filled with so many surprises, you never know what you may get. After handing out presents we enjoy the time together. Around 3 we have a huge lunch/dinner; Marie’s mom always makes her favorites, Joey makes the turkey, and Marie loves baking deserts or fresh baked cookies. We have so many memories and we would love to share them with your child.

Racial and Cultural Diversity

Teaching racial and cultural diversity to your child would be a priority for their identity development and understanding of the world. Starting early, we would introduce diversity through books, toys, and media showcasing people from various backgrounds. We would have open and honest conversations about your child’s adoption story and heritage, encouraging them to embrace their own culture while respecting others’. We would celebrate differences by attending cultural events and festivals together, and expose your child to diverse role models in different fields. Teaching your child to recognize and challenge stereotypes, and provide educational resources tailored to promoting diversity would be a priority. Most importantly, we would lead by example by modeling inclusive behavior and attitudes in our own interactions.

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Our Relationship with You

Our relationship with you would involve open communication, respect, and empathy. We would gladly share updates, photos, and videos. We will also respect your decision to have a closed adoption, if that’s what you choose. We want to have a relationship that you are comfortable with.

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Our Promise to You

We have waited and prayed for your child for many years and being parents is a commitment we are looking forward to for the rest of our lives.  We will go above and beyond for your child and love them to the moon and back.  Your child will always be our number one priority and our decisions will always be made with their best interest first.