We’re so happy that you are considering us as an adoptive family for your child.  We know that this is a really difficult decision for you to make.  Should you choose us, you can feel secure knowing that your child will always have loads of love, support, and encouragement.  We’re excited to give your child every opportunity to explore his/her passions and interests, access to a great education, and most importantly, a loving and accepting family.  Because Damian works from home and Nova is a stay-at-home parent, our lifestyle is great for bringing up children and we can’t wait to share our lives with another child.

We’ve been married for seven years and together for eight.  We eloped to Orlando and had a simple ceremony.  That night, we watched the fireworks over Cinderella’s castle at Disney World.  It was as romantic and fun as we could have hoped.  We did miss our friends and family, though, so we had a big reception cookout once we got back.

We both really wanted children and a few years into our marriage, we decided it was time.  Our son Gabriel was born soon after; unfortunately, it was a complicated pregnancy and he was born prematurely.  We got lucky, and Gabe is doing great, but we have decided not to have any more biological children.

Adoption is the natural choice for us.  It’s played a big role in our extended family.  Nova’s sister adopted her son through an open adoption, and her other sister was placed for adoption at birth.  We now live near her and her family, and enjoy a close relationship with them.  Because we have had these positive experiences in our family, we have always been comfortable with adopting a child.  

We have a large extended family.  Between us, we have 7 siblings, 12 neices/nephews, and many cousins.  Damian’s parents live right down the road.  They are excited to have another grandchild to love.  Nova’s parents live in Massachusetts and we visit them at least twice a year.  We have two loveable cats, Bitty and Penny, who are really sweet, and two brand-new kittens, Donna and Lucy.

Gabe is a curious and funny 3-year old.  He loves anything with wheels, animals, and art.  He adores babies and is looking forward to becoming a big brother.  He wants to help care for the baby.  He even claims to want to share his toys!  He stays home with Nova full-time and spends lots of time with friends in his playgroup.

We both have a passion for our work.  Damian works from home as a computer programmer, so he gets to spend much more time with our family than the typical father.  Nova’s a stay-at-home-mom, so she spends lots of special time with Gabe.  When our children are both in school, she plans to return to her career as a high school teacher.

Nova (by Damian): Nova is a very unique and wonderful woman.  The best thing about her is her amazing confidence.  She also manages to be persistent without being stubborn. 

Nova likes to watch movies, go hiking, and read books.  Nova has this freaky intuition about child rearing.  She always seems to know just the right thing to do with Gabe.  Recently, he was doing that toddler thing where he asks the same questions over and over, and she turned it into a game and distracted him instead of just telling him to stop.  For me, though, the best thing is how we just fit together.  We complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses so well.  She doesn’t always laugh at my lame jokes, and that’s actually a very good thing because I know she means it when she does laugh.

Damian (by Nova): Damian can always be counted on to crack a joke and keep the humor in our lives, even in difficult times.  He is a kid at heart but also a responsible family man.  He is happy to brave a roller coaster, play Legos with Gabe, or curl up with us to watch a movie.  He is truly the best person I have ever met.  He has a heart of gold and is the best friend, husband, and father I could dream of.  I always knew he would make a great father, but watching him with our son has left me in awe of his compassion and patience.  He’s a computer wiz and can fix or modify any piece of electronics you put in front of him.  And he makes a mean spaghetti sauce!

We recently built our home on a cul-de-sac in a family neighborhood in Texas.  We have an empty bedroom waiting for a baby, and a big backyard full of toys.  Gabe and the neighborhood kids ride their bikes on our street and our neighbors are very friendly.  There are a number of nearby playgrounds, pools, parks, and even a duck pond right in our neighborhood.  The elementary school is just down the street from us, and the homeowners association throws lots of fun events for families.

We live in a small suburb that still has lots of farms.  There is a cattle ranch just down the street from us and Gabe loves to “moo” at the cows as we drive by.  There is lots of open space and fresh air, but we are not far at all from a major city, so we have the best of both worlds.  The local public schools are very good and there are a number of private schools to choose from, as well.

As a family, we spend a whole lot of time together.  We make it a priority to have fun activities planned and to laugh as much as possible.  We love to do simple things like watch movies, play in the backyard, read books and build puzzles together.  We sit down to two meals a day as a family and talk about the highs and lows of the day.  (Well, Gabe mostly makes up stories about cars, but he’s getting there.)  Damian and Gabe love to go to the railroad tracks and watch the trains go by.  We also really like to travel.  We take regular trips to New England to visit Nova’s extended family and enjoy the beaches.  We can’t wait to take a camping trip together and do some stargazing.

We believe strongly in respect for all people, the importance and power of knowledge and education, and the value of compassion, tolerance, and an open mind.  We believe that everyone has something unique to offer, and we will raise our chidlren to understand these values and embrace their own unique selves. More importantly, it means the world to us to be able to offer a foundation of security, stability, and unconditional love.

Should you choose us as adoptive parents for your child, your child will know he or she was adopted and will never doubt your love for him or her.  We will love your child with all our hearts.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our family.  We wish you and your child all the best.  If you would like to speak with us about adopting your child or have any questions for us, please contact one of our Adoption Advisors at AdoptHelp by calling (800) 637-7999.

Wishing you the best,

Nova and Damian