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Lisa & John
Hi. We are Lisa and John. Thank you for reading our letter and taking the time to get to know us. We have been together for five years and married for three and a half. As each other’s best friends, we have laughed so hard that we can barely breathe and have held each other close in times of sadness. Our love for each other continues to grow stronger each day. We have embraced the motto “LIVE well, LAUGH often, and LOVE much"; and one-day we hope to share our lives, our laughter, and our love with our child.
Both of us have always wanted to have a family and our desire to adopt is something we discussed early on. After finding out that we were unable to have a biological child, our transition to adoption seemed natural.
We Live...
I have always been impressed with Lisa's friendly and outgoing personality. While introducing me to many new things she has taught me to love unconditionally. The best date I ever had was my first date with Lisa, not only because she laughed at my jokes but also because I could be me. Lisa has the gift to give abundantly; she is the most selfless person I know. My weaknesses are Lisa's strengths we complete each other.
As a preschool special education teacher Lisa can often be found sitting “criss cross applesauce” on the rug with a book in one hand and a little one in her lap. One of Lisa’s favorite parts of her job is going into her students’ homes and working with their families. She has created many strong relationships with the families of past students and many of them are now part of our circle of friends. As much as I have found pleasure in watching her with her students, I look forward to seeing her as a mom.
John is an amazing husband and friend. He has a giant childlike heart and is the first to lend a helping hand and tell a corny joke. His affection goes beyond words; I will always remember how he reached out and initiated play dates with the families of my former students in order to remain connected and how as Santa he won my students’ hearts. Everyday John treats me like a princess, before I can ask for a glass of water John has it poured. John ends my day by stroking my hair, rubbing my back and kissing me goodnight. He is my prince.
After receiving his bachelor's degree in accounting, John has had the opportunity to work for various corporations. John now works for a major production company and hopes one day to become a Financial Controller. Although I am the teacher, John cannot wait to share his mathematical skills with his son and/or daughter. My big teddy bear, John loves so much; I know he will be a wonderful dad.
We like to spend our spare time with each other, working and playing side by side. We enjoy snuggling up on our living room couch watching television or lying side-by-side reading in bed. While we love the comfort of home, we also take advantage of all that living in Los Angeles has to offer: movies, restaurants, malls, parks, museums, and most importantly (at least to Lisa) the theatre.
We Laugh...
Born in New York, Lisa was drawn to the bright lights of Broadway and decided she would become an actor. As a child, I have been told, Lisa would put on shows starring, who else, herself. Lisa’s strong love for musicals has enriched my life and now they are part of our regular date nights. Lisa believes she has secretly caught me singing show tunes, but truthfully, I do it to make her smile.
Growing up in Montreal John began reading and collecting comics with his older brother. As much as he respects the artistic aspect, he also loves the fact that in the stories, unlike real life, the good guy always wins. Annually John attends the San Diego Comic Convention and loves meeting and talking to the artists and creators. Although I prefer dramas and romantic comedies, in order to keep the peace in our home I make sure we never miss movies such as Dark Knight, Iron Man, and Spider-Man 3.
Visiting with friends and family and spontaneously finding new places to discover are some of the ways we like to spend our time. We have enjoyed the beaches of Hawaii and hustle and bustle of New York. Disneyland and Sea World fulfill our inner child while trips to museums and concerts appeal to our more sophisticated side.
John and I are both interested in various cultures. On any given day we can be found exploring new food, art, clothing, dance and music from around the world.
We Love...
We both come from very close and supportive families and cherish the relationship we have with each of them.
Even though Lisa’s father passed away twelve years ago, I feel as though I get a special glimpse of him through Lisa. I will never forget the “father daughter” tribute at our wedding – Springsteen, ties, and dance dance dance. Did I say dance? Oh yeah it’s not only her dad that loved to dance, it runs in the entire family…their traditional yearly family get together is one big party. Lisa’s mom, what can I say, her honesty, kindness, and love for life won my heart from day one.
John’s mom and dad are the heart of his family and because of their generosity you will never leave their presence feeling left out. Their traditional Sunday dinners are filled with good food, good stories, and much laughter.
We have a large circle of friends, many of whom we consider family. On of our most treasured relationships is with Siobhan, a seventeen year old girl with special needs. We see her once a week, taking her to the movies or out to lunch.
Our family and friends could not be more excited about us adopting a baby and will embrace him and/or her with the unconditional love we both grew up knowing.
We Promise...
We promise to provide your child with a loving and stable home.
We promise to always teach him or her to understand and celebrate the differences among people.
We promise to take an active involvement in his or her life. We will listen to what your child has to say and nurture his or her talents. We promise to help your child to be the best person that he or she can be.
Above all else, we promise your child will always know that he or she is loved unconditionally, both by us and by you.
If you would like to speak to us about adopting your child or have any questions for us, please contact one of our Adoption Advisors at AdoptHelp by calling 1-800-637-7999 toll free.
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