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Chris and Christa
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Johnny and Leigha
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Dennis and Judith
Dennis and Judith - Hoping to Adopt·Thursday, January 31, 2019 Dear Birth Family, Thank you so much for taking the time to view our profile. It is hard to summarize your life in just a few paragraphs. We have known from the start that we wouldn’t be able to have children naturally but we knew that God had a different plan for us. We have a deep desire to be parents and would love any child that comes into our home with all our heart. It is an honor to be considered to able to raise and love your child. Whether we are chosen or not, we want to let you know how mazing and selfless your decision is. We can’t imagine how difficult this time is and the struggle you are going through. But know that we will be praying for you that God will guide your decision and bring you every possible blessing With all our Love, Dennis and Judith
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Jason and Katy
Hello! We're Jason and Katy, and are very excited to begin our family through adoption. Thank you for taking the time to get to know a little about us. We can't imagine all that you are feeling right now, but want you to know that we think you are incredibly brave and strong. We look forward to learning more about you, and pray that you find peace and comfort during this journey. If we become part of your adoption story, we promise to love your child and you as our own family. We will speak highly of you, and make sure your child knows how much love you have for them. Sending you grace, strength, and love. Jason & Katy
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Daniel and Leona
Dear Friend, We are excited to share a little about our life with you and look forward to meeting you. We are praying that you feel God's presence as you go through life's journey, both now and in the future. Welcome to our family profile.
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Joshua and Chelsea
We have been together for six years, married for five. We are so excited to share our love with a little one, and with Josh himself being adopted, this just seemed like the natural path for us to take to grow our family together.
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Aaron and Amanda
Thank you for taking the time to connect with us through our profile; we are very excited to share more about ourselves with you. In the years since our 2000 wedding, we have prayed that we would someday have the amazing opportunity to become parents. Adoption has always been something in our hearts and on our minds even throughout several years of unsuccessful fertility treatments. After seeing the joyous adoption path of others in our church and praying over the decision we are thrilled to be on our own unique journey.
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Eileen and Rob
We’re Rob and Eileen — a loving, grounded couple who believe in kindness, laughter, and building a life full of purpose and connection. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We know this journey takes strength, and we deeply respect the love behind your decision. Adoption is close to our hearts in a very personal way — Rob is adopted, and it's shaped him into the caring, empathetic person he is today. That experience gives us a special understanding and deep appreciation for the lifelong bond that adoption creates. Together, we’ve built a home filled with warmth, humor, and unwavering support. We're best friends, partners in every sense, and ready to open our hearts and lives to a child. We look forward to offering a life filled with love, laughter, and endless encouragement.
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Colin and Wendy
We love each other and the idea of building our family. Unable to have children of our own due to unexplained infertility, we were surprised to hear of being pregnant. God had other plans and our baby miscarried. We feel we are to redirect our focus on adoption and look forward to meeting the little one that He wants to place in our lives. Colin is a loyal family member, friend, and colleague. He is well respected in our community and at work. Colin is "all boy". He loves to watch football, baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. He enjoys playing ice hockey, skiing, snowboarding, tennis and riding bikes. Colin enjoys our sweet neighbors and their children. We have eight children on our block! Many run up to greet him when he comes home from work. Colin is kind hearted, gentle, slow to anger and sweet spirited by nature. Colin is an outstanding husband and would make an incredible dad. Wendy loves to dream big and sets lofty goals for herself. She has accomplished her goals and loves to set new ones on a regular basis. She works hard and encourages others around her raise the bar for themselves. Wendy has such a loyal and kind heart. She is such a blessing to our friends and families. She loves to travel and she has seen the world. Wendy is a good steward of our resources, gifts, has such a light heart and loves to laugh. She laughs with me, at me, and for me. This has been such a blessing to our marriage. She is an outstanding wife that displays love to me and will embody that same love to a child.
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Israel and Susie
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Jenn
Dear Friend, Let me begin by saying how humbled I am that you are taking the time to look through my profile. The amount of love, courage, and bravery it takes to walk the path you are choosing is found in very few people. I am praying for you and your child, that you would have wisdom, peace, and confidence in the decisions you are making. While adoption may not be what most people see for their future, it has always been the way I hoped to have a family one day. It would be such a privilege to be able to love and raise a child as my own. They will always know their story and how much you love them. I will always speak highly of you and will always do what is in their best interest. I will always point your child toward Jesus and walk with them as they develop a relationship with Him. This will be through everyday life at home, going to church on Sundays, attending church activities throughout the year, attending a Christian school, living in a community that values faith, and being around family and friends that have the same beliefs and values as I do. In my home your child will come to know 3 things. First, we love Jesus. Second, we are kind. Third, we have fun! Love, Jenn
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Tim and Jess
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn about us and our family. We are so grateful for your openness to consider us as a possible future for your child. Adoption has been on our hearts since our early marriage, and we are praying to grow our family after struggling with infertility. We live in a suburb of Southeastern Michigan with our daughter and 2 dogs, Elwood and Mira. They are wonderful companions for our daughter, but she is praying to be a big sister soon. We live in a safe, small community with the best neighbors and a park right next door! The schools are within walking distance and we have a library we love to visit close by. We have a backyard with a swing set and a garden that we try to grow new vegetables in each year. We attend church regularly and try to stay involved with events and volunteer opportunities there. Our church has a strong focus on service and the local community, and that is what we love about it! We enjoy going for walks, riding our bikes, fishing, family game nights, cooking together, and family movie nights snuggled up on the couch. Visits to see our extended family are a regular weekly activity for us, as we love for our daughter to spend time and play with her cousins and see her grandparents. A child growing up in our home would always know that they are heard, important, safe, and cared for. They will join our current family of 3 for nightly bedtime stories, cousin's birthday parties, and picnics at the park by our house. We look forward to creating arts and crafts with them and discovering new recipes in the kitchen! Please know that if you choose to place your child in our home, we will strive to love them deeply for exactly who they are, and to develop all the beautiful parts of their personality and spirit.
Read MoreFAQs about adoption
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Yes! You can review our online profiles of families who would like to adopt a child and learn all about their personalities and interests. If you decide to place your child for adoption, you’ll be able to meet with the adoptive families you like best.
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You will provide input into the type of relationship you desire between yourself, your child, and the adoptive parents. You can guide the level of communication and contact you have with your child and their adoptive family.
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You always have the right to explore your options in a safe environment. And you have the right to have all your questions answered honestly and completely. You have these rights, no matter where you are in your pregnancy.
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Yes. Our counselors will help you consider the best options for you and your baby.
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In many cases, you can still place your child for adoption after he or she is born.
Finding peace through open adoption
“Bethany made my adoption journey the best choice for me and those I care for. Three different families have become one because of the love and respect that we share—and I’ve found my place as a birth mom in each one of them.”
- Tamara
"When I was pregnant and pursuing an adoption plan, people told me I needed to ask forgiveness for “abandoning my child.” They wanted me to feel ashamed, but Bethany helped take the sting out of their words by reassuring me I had no reason to feel shame. Now my vision is to keep telling this story so other birth moms know they’re not alone.”
- Gloria
“Ten years ago, I was pregnant for the first time, and I was in jail. Making an adoption plan for my son didn’t mean I loved him any less; I just didn’t want my child to end up in the system. My life circumstances wouldn’t mean a life sentence for him.”
- Tamara
"When I found out I was pregnant with twins at age 18, I didn’t know where to turn. I thought, ‘How am I going to become the mom I want to be?’ Bethany helped provide care for my boys while I found a stable job. Today, my boys are thriving in my home.”
- Brijon
“Today, I am substance-free. I’m married with two biological children and two stepchildren. And I still have thoughts and emotions to process about that difficult time in my life, including my decision to make an adoption plan. That’s an experience most people just don’t understand."
- Gloria
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