Choose A Family : Parent Profile
Joy and Chris
It is with great excitement that we introduce ourselves to you!! We are Chris and Joy, and we are so thrilled you are reading our letter to learn more about us. Since the summer of 1993, we have been the very best of friends. We have experienced so much love, fun, adventure, and life together in the last fifteen years and our hearts long to share those things with a child. What a wonderful role you play in growing our family!! For that we will forever and ever be grateful to you!!
A Little Bit About Us
We began “dating” when Joy was just 14 and Chris was 16. We say “dating,” because we could only really attend church and church activities together. But we talked on the phone every single night. Inseparable. That’s a great word for us! We are like two peas in a pod, only Chris is a really tall pea, and Joy is a really short one. We got married at ages 20 and 22 when Chris was fresh out of college. We’ve been married for nearly a decade now and after years of trying to conceive a biological child, we felt strongly that the Lord was leading us toward adoption. We believe adoption is such a wonderful way to build a family and through a series of events, God confirmed to us that indeed He wanted us to adopt. So, we are beside ourselves with excitement that you are considering us as parents for your child!
We live in a great neighborhood full of children. Our cul-de-sac is always full of laughter and noise on Saturdays and summer evenings. Some of our very best friends live right next door to us with their two baby boys. Since we are leaders at our church, we are very involved in teaching and ministering to other young couples and their children. We have many close friends with small children who would love nothing more than for us to have a little one to add to the play group. Known as “Uncle Chris” and “Aunt Joy,” we can often be found in the floor playing with, reading to, and smothering with hugs and kisses the little blessings God has given to our dear friends and family.
We have a niece and a nephew who can’t wait to have a little cousin. Joy has a twin brother and an older brother, and Chris is an only child. Our families are super excited about our adoption decision and have assured us of the love that will be displayed on our new little one. We have been overwhelmed by their support. We both have lots of family that live within an hour drive and our parents are looking forward to meeting their new grandchild.
Jasper is our 7-year-old rat terrier, who keeps us entertained. He is lively and energetic, but also well-trained.
Who is Chris?
(Joy writing about Chris) Chris is one of those people that everyone is drawn to. There’s just something about him that is like a people magnet. For me, it was his smile and his gentlemanly manner. I fell head over heels quickly…yes, at only 14. (smile) For some reason, children are the fastest at picking up on this. I kid you not. Little ones find him friendly, cuddly, and fun to be around. Their faces light up when he walks in a room and his name is the first one they learn of the two of us. I have always thought he’d make an awesome daddy, and I can’t wait to see that dream fulfilled. He’s very patient. His magnetic personality makes him perfect for his job as a safety coordinator for a power company. His job is to make sure people are motivated to be safe at work. He is very successful, and I am so proud of him. He is also a great teacher and spiritual leader. He teaches a group of about fifty young married couples at our church. It is so exciting to see Chris speaking each week about what God is teaching him in his own life. He has a hilarious sense of humor and keeps me laughing all the time. Chris is an avid outdoorsman and spends as much time as possible outdoors fishing, farming, hiking, riding his four-wheeler, golfing, and water-skiing. I am so blessed to be married to this man and look forward to experiencing parenthood with him.
Who is Joy?
(Chris writing about Joy) Joy is my best friend. I’m blessed to be married to such a wonderful woman. Joy’s name truly reflects her personality. She’s affectionately called “the songbird” by one of her friends, because she will often burst out singing or make up silly songs for children. She’s very outgoing and a people person. She has a very giving spirit which is reflected in everything she does. After we got married she continued her education until she received a degree in early childhood/elementary education. She then began teaching kindergarten, and in her spare time coached a high school championship cheerleading team. So, it was five-year-olds all day and teen-aged girls all evening. That takes a special person. When she’s not taking care of me, she volunteers her time at a women’s and children’s center, leads a weekly women’s Bible study, and spends time with her friends who are stay-at-home moms. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, dabbling in photography, reading, exercise and travel. Currently, she substitute teaches several days a week at our local schools as we wait for a baby, when she can stay at home full-time. Joy is a loving wife, great friend and godly person, and I know she will be an outstanding mother.
Who We Are Together
We both are health-conscious and try to live a healthy lifestyle. We exercise regularly together and enjoy walks every evening with the dog. We cook together and eat dinner at the table to catch up on each other’s day. Several times a year we travel to the mountains for skiing or hiking and to the beach for relaxing getaways. We also like to spend summer weekends at the lake with our friends. It is our honor to serve together in our local church, where we minister to and with other young couples. We host cookouts and football parties at our home for fellowship with our friends. We believe in working together as a team, and that is how we tackle housework, yard work, and home improvement projects. And that is how we plan to parent – as a team.
What We Hope For
We have been dreaming of the day when we can hear the pitter patter of little feet on our hardwood floors. We believe that we can provide a warm, loving, supportive home for a child to be raised in. The love you have for your child will be extended through us in our parenting. We promise to parent your child to the best of our abilities and to seek his or her best interests always. Your child will be taught values, compassion for others, and a respect and devotion to God. It is our honor to direct and nurture him or her through life.
We admire you and deeply appreciate the great sacrifice you are making. In our happiness of a dream coming true, we hurt for you as you make such a difficult decision. For a long time we have been praying for you. We just didn’t know your name. Actually, many people are praying for you, even now as you choose parents for your child. Whatever you choose, we hope it brings you peace.
Hopefully after reading our letter you feel like we are “the ones.” If so, we would love to talk with you further. If you would like to speak with us about adopting your child or have questions for us, please contact one of our Adoption Advisors at AdoptHelp by calling 1-800-637-7999, toll free.
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