Dear Friend(s),
We'd like to thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about who we are. We cannot comprehend what you are going through, but we pray that you will be comforted. We think about you, even though we don’t know you yet, and we pray for you every day. We hope that you feel peace when considering adoption for your child, and we would be grateful to get to know you. We have been blessed by the gift of adoption twice with our children Noah and Ivy, and we know it takes a very selfless and courageous person to consider adoption for their child. Whether you choose us or not, we appreciate your interest in us. We feel honored to share more about our lives with you.
Who We Are
Morgan- I am Hispanic and I have brown hair, brown eyes, dimples, and I am 5'1". I am the middle of three girls and I am very close to my sisters, Meghan and Mandi. My parents taught me to have deep faith in God and raised me Christian. I grew up on a ranch in a small town, where I spent my time helping with hay bales and picking apples with my sisters in our parent's orchard. We are a very close-knit family and get together as often as we can. Since I was a young girl, I knew adoption was something I wanted to pursue when starting a family. My desire was matched when I met John and learned he felt the same way. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's in counseling. I am currently a stay-at-home mom and I love every minute of it because I get to raise our children and have a strong relationship with each child. I plan on staying home with a new baby as well. I enjoy arts and crafts, cooking, baking, riding horses, creating outdoor activities, and playing hide and seek with Noah and Ivy.
John- I am 5'9 and I have black hair, brown eyes, and I am of Polish descent. My parents always encouraged my Christian faith when growing up. I have an older sister, Carolyn, and an older brother, Jim. I have four nephews and two nieces. I grew up in both the country and city, but developed a big love for the outdoors. I started running in middle school and so far have run 16 marathons, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, and served proudly in the Marine Corps for 8 years as a tank officer. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering. My calling to be an adoptive father goes back many years, and is rooted in my belief that all children deserve a loving home with the same opportunities I had growing up. I have had a few adventures in my life so far, but the best among them is as Morgan's husband and being a father to Noah and Ivy. I have had so much joy watching our children grow, but I know our family is meant to be bigger and our home filled with even more laughter, little voices, and giggles.
In 2018, Noah's beautiful birthmother chose us to be his parents. Adopting him has been one of the greatest blessings in our lives, and we are forever grateful to his birthmother for making us parents. Noah is 5 years old and is the most thoughtful, helpful, and funny little boy. He is the best big brother and enjoys playing with Ivy and teaching her new things such as: his love of dinosaurs, being her motivation to walk, and showing her how to be a little jokester. He is her biggest protector and their sibling bond is the sweetest thing to witness. Noah adores being around animals and asks us to take him to the zoo at least once every few weeks. He loves playing with our two dogs, Henry and Jaxon, and can often be found chasing them around the yard. He has enjoyed taking horseback riding lessons in the past, but his newest interests are soccer and skiing. Noah played soccer last fall and can't wait to play again next season. This past ski season, John taught him how to ski and they enjoy their ski trips together. Noah also has a great love for babies and cannot wait to have another sibling! He often talks about having another baby in our home and is starting to teach Ivy how to practice being a big sister to her dolls. It is no doubt that he was meant to be a big brother, as he has excelled in this role with Ivy.
In September 2021 our dream of adding another baby to our family came true when Ivy's birth mother entrusted us to raise her. Her love and sacrifice are something we will never take for granted. Ivy girl is almost 2 years old and is the sweetest, smartest, most affectionate toddler. She absolutely adores books, building towers, playing outside, helping in the kitchen, and learning new things with Noah. She loves animals, especially dogs, and is found hugging on them frequently. Ivy is very friendly and loves going on playdates with our friends several times a week. She has an independent and feisty personality and enjoys trying to do things on her own. Ivy is drawn to babies and is instinctively gentle with them. She speaks well for her age and can express her feelings with us. We talk with her often about becoming a big sister and she now asks us when her brother or sister will be coming home. It is really cute when she tells us, "I so excited for baby!" She and Noah will be wonderful siblings to another child, and we love that they will all share the bond of being adoptees.
Our View on Open Adoption
We truly believe that adoption is a gift. It is a blessing of great love and sacrifice. Because of that selflessness and sacrifice demonstrated to us by our children's birth mothers, we opened our hearts and our lives to open adoption. Open adoption to us means that you will never have to live a day wondering if your child is loved and safe, just as your child will never have to know a day without the love of their first family. We want you to know that we are willing to share with you as your child grows on a level you are comfortable with.
Having open adoptions with both our children's birth mothers has been a positive experience for our family. It might sound cliché but our family didn't just grow with two children, it grew with two beautiful and strong women. We cherish our relationships with each birth mother and we feel that our children are fortunate to have more love in their lives because of the relationships they will get to have with them as they grow up.
In Closing
We are extremely excited to get to know you and grow our family through adoption again. We feel that adoption is a gift from God and we feel joy and peace in following God's plan for our life. We hope that you feel at peace in your decision for your child, and we admire you greatly for your love and sacrifice. We want you to know that we are willing, if you are, to share letters, photos, emails, and visits throughout the coming years. We hope this letter answers any questions or concerns you may have and has allowed you to learn more about us. We are praying that God will comfort and guide you in your decision. You are in our thoughts and our hearts.
All Our Love,
John, Morgan, Noah, & Ivy
