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Dan and Christina
Dear Birth Mom,
Hello! Our names are Dan and Christina and we want to thank you for taking the time to learn about our family. We hope that this letter and these pictures will give you some idea of the loving and secure home, full of happiness and opportunity we can provide your baby. Though we don’t know the journey that has brought you to us, we have the greatest respect for you, and the adoption plan you are making for your baby.
About Us:
Over the eight years we’ve been together (married for five); we’ve had many good times, dealt with family tragedies and, most importantly, grown our family together, which has strengthened our bond and commitment to each other.
We quickly found that we both enjoy traveling – whether a kitschy camping trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a Caribbean cruise or our Canadian honeymoon. We discovered hashing out political issues over a well cooked meal was heated and fun. We also enjoyed quirky movies like “Garden State” and “Lost in Translation.”
We are an active and social family. We spend many summer days at the local festivals, baseball games – Go Brewers – or enjoying Lake Michigan with friends and their families. In winter, we hike, go sledding or head to a minor league Hockey game – Jack will start skating lessons this winter. We spend a lot of time with our extended families. We take a yearly family vacation to Massachusetts with Christina’s family. Jack loves playing with Ella and Cole (his cousins). They swim, fly kites, eat ice cream and pick out the “rock of the year.” We also head up north to Dan’s family cottage at least every other month. Jack gets to hang out with his older cousins Emily, Nick, Madeleine, and Ellie – in the hammock, playing bocce ball and fishing.
We have three grandparents who are eager for another grandchild to spoil, brag about and watch in wonder. They are all very involved with a lot of time to devote to all of their grandchildren.
We believe our strongest bond as a couple is in our mutual core beliefs in honesty, integrity, love of family, education, hard work, treating others with respect and leaving a better world in the hands of our children. We strive to pass on these ideals to all of our children.
About Christina:
I was born in New York City but grew up in Connecticut where my parents moved when I was one year old. I lived in a neighborhood with many children and a community filled with opportunities of which I took advantage – gymnastics, tennis, dance, piano and soccer. I had a childhood full of friends, fun and activities.
My mom and dad adopted my brother Nicky when I was almost 5 years old. I can’t imagine my childhood or life without him. We were very close growing up and continue to be as adults. One of the most difficult periods in our lives was my mom’s death shortly after Dan and I were married. Our family bond continues to help us all cope with her loss.
My parents provided skills that helped to develop my self confidence and individuality. My education and jobs took me to different cities (Boston and Chicago) before I put down roots in Milwaukee. Along the way, I created life-long friendships with girlfriends whom I still remain very close.
Dan and I planned that when we had children, I would stay home with them just like our mothers did. Jack was born after many years of fertility treatments – yeah! Jack and I have fun each day – either at home, enjoying a museum or attending classes. I believe children need a safe, fun and nurturing home in which to thrive and grow as individuals, all of which I learned from my childhood.
Dan shares a little about Christina:
My wife Christina is an attractive, intelligent individual who has devoted much of her professional life to working for others as a teacher, social worker and in medical research to cure childhood cancer. She understands the importance of parenting and has made it the top priority in her life by choosing to put her career on hold and raise our children full time.
Christina has a great off-beat sense of humor. She is well rounded and is as comfortable at a baseball game as she is at a formal event.
She is a fantastic, caring, nurturing mother who is in large part the reason why Jack, our son, is such a wonderful and inquisitive boy. She is constantly exposing him to social interaction, educational opportunities, and positive stimulation. She has been amazing thus far and will continue to be as our family grows through adoption.
About Dan:
I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in a suburb right on the outskirts of the city. I had a great childhood with my two sisters and parents. I was extremely active in sports, my neighborhood and our community. My parents provided love, stability and unconditional support.
I love almost all outdoor activities including downhill skiing, golf and spending time at the lake with our dog, Will. I spent summers in high school and college building homes with my cousin’s construction company. I still enjoy carpentry and home improvement projects.
I have always hoped for a house full of children. We both had siblings and have enjoyed the relationships and enrichment of growing up with brothers and sisters. We want that same wonderful dynamic for our children.
Christina share a little about Dan:
My husband Dan is a handsome and outgoing man. He is extremely kind, generous and intelligent. He likes to have fun, has a large group of friends and puts others first. His laugh cracks me up – straight from the belly.
He is an amazing father who lives for the time he spends with Jack. He is very hands-on and shares diaper duty, disciplining and play time. He is wonderful with our nieces, nephews, friend’s children and neighborhood kids – he just lights up when spending time with them.
Dan owns his own business which is a source of pride and strength. He is a big picture person who continues to expand the company through persistence and hard work. His office is close to our house which allows him the flexibility to be at home for dinnertime, at doctor appointments and fun events.
Our Lives Together:
Jack:
Our 2 ½ year old son Jack is a wonderfully happy, intelligent, beautiful, creative, boy. He is kind, talkative, playful, inquisitive, and loves to read. He has a way of touching peoples’ hearts and is very social, caring and outgoing. He takes an interest in everyone he encounters including saying “hello” and “have a nice day” to each person passing by on the sidewalk.
Jack will be the best big brother any child could ever hope for. He is excited to have a sibling with whom to play and talk as well as read books. He is eager to share his sandbox, bicycle and visit the animals at the zoo with his brother or sister.
Will:
Our dog Will, well what can we say except….Good Boy Will!
Our Home, Friends and Family:
We own a lovely, Prairie-style home loaded with charm. We live in the heart of a vibrant community that includes theaters, sports, and cultural attractions of every kind. Our neighborhood street is full of small children. We are blocks away from Lake Michigan, the Milwaukee River and have access to countless parks, bike paths and playgrounds.
We look forward to mealtimes. Dinner was always an important meal for both of us growing up. It’s the time to sit down together, share news about our days and enjoy a good meal. Sunday dinners at our house with Grandma and Grandpa have become a ritual.
Weekends are special. Our city has so much to offer –museums, an Audubon society, professional sports teams, a zoo, an ecology center – to name a few. We enjoy time at home but also love trips up north to visit Grandma and Grandpa at their cottage.
We believe in remaining active within our community and recognize the importance of volunteering whether by assisting as neighborhood block captain, children’s cancer camp counselor or serving on a non-profit board of directors. We hope to pass on these aspirations to our children.
What the Future Holds:
We can offer your child everything we share with Jack; unconditional love, a nurturing environment, financial stability, security, guidance, patience, understanding, education, and opportunity.
We are totally committed to instilling our children with values promoting self confidence, self worth, and a desire to learn and share their abilities and talents with others.
We truly hope that you find peace and comfort in knowing that your choices, whatever they may be, are the right ones for both you and your baby.
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 1.800.637.7999 toll-free.
Warmly,
Dan, Christina & Jack
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 Adopt Help by calling 1-800-637-7999 toll free.
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