Choose A Family : Parent Profile
Michelle & John
Dear Birthmother,
Thanks for reading our letter, and for giving us the opportunity to share a little about ourselves. Hopefully, something you read here will touch your heart, because this may be a difficult time for you right now. Please know that we have great respect for the adoption plan you are making for your baby. Your courage, and the decision you have made, will help us, if chosen, to realize our dream of becoming a complete family. We are very lucky to have a great life in southern California and can’t wait to provide a warm, secure, and happy family environment (with lots of hugs and kisses) for a child. Thank you for considering us as you look to find the perfect family for your baby.
About John (written by Michelle)
When I first met John I immediately knew he was different than other guys. I knew that he was honest, caring, smart, funny, and loving. Over 7 years later he has proved to be all of those things and much more (he also had a very cute British-sounding accent, so that doesn’t hurt)! I knew then just as I know now that John will always be here for me and our family no matter what happens. After all our years together, John is still the man I would choose hands down to be my husband and be the father of my children. John loves me and treats me so well. He loves our dogs so much and that means more than anything to me. I cannot wait for the day that I can see him hold our baby in his arms. It will be the happiest day of my life because I know he will be an amazing father.
About Michelle (written by John)
Michelle has a very magnetic, warm, and caring personality and I am very lucky to have found her. She always brings out the best in everyone she meets and makes them feel at ease. She is also very focused when she puts her mind to a task, and her character really shows when the going gets tough. Michelle is a very giving person and is always helping out when she knows she can make a difference. She has a special place in her heart for animals and seeing the way she cares for animals gives me a glimpse of what she would be like as a mother. Our nieces and nephews all love spending time with her and she is in her element when we are around kids. I know she will be an excellent, loving, and caring mother.
About Us
We are very lucky to have a great life in southern California and can’t wait to provide a warm, secure, and happy family environment for a child. We have been together since 2001, after meeting in Washington, DC where we both attended law school. We met through mutual friends who recruited us to join a co-ed softball team and have spent almost all our free time together since that day. We have been happily married since 2003.
Even before we were married we knew that we wanted to have a family together, and started trying to conceive a baby in 2004. After a few years of trying without success we realized that we did not need to have a biological child to complete our family. The trials of our infertility, although difficult, have only strengthened our desire to start a family.
After years of hard work, we now enjoy a comfortable life in sunny southern California. John has worked here for the same company for over 6 years. His office is located just down the street from our home, and often comes home for lunch. Michelle has her own law practice where she works from home. Michelle works part time and has a flexible schedule that allows her to stay home with the dogs and sometimes travel with John on his work trips. John’s job allows him to visit many countries all over the world. From 2004-2006, we accepted an offer to live in Switzerland where we explored all of Europe and have an amazing time learning about different cultures. There’s always a chance that he may have another assignment in Europe and hopefully next time we will be able to share that experience with our child. We also travel to New Zealand yearly to see John’s family for a couple of weeks.
After we have a baby, Michelle plans on being a full-time, stay-at-home mom. Southern California is a wonderful place to live and raise a child because the weather is almost perfect 365 days a year. We have annual passes to Disneyland and we frequently spend time at the beach riding our bikes and having fun. We dream about the days to come playing at Disneyland and riding down the beach with our child in a baby seat on the back of one of our bikes. We also love spending time during the winter at a ski resort located an hour and twenty minutes from our house. We are Christian and attend a church very close to our home. Our minister lives across the street from us.
We realize that we are extremely fortunate to have the lives that we do, be financially secure, travel the world, and have exceptionally loving families. However, we still feel the most important thing in our lives is missing, and that is to share all of this with a child. Only then will we feel like a complete family.
Our Family
Our family is spread out all over the world. John grew up in New Zealand and moved to the US ten years ago. John’s mom and dad live in the South Island of New Zealand along with many of his extendd family. John’s older sister lives with her family in the North Island of New Zealand with our two nieces who are 9 and 8 years old. We travel to New Zealand every year and they travel to Los Angeles every year to spend a week with us at Disneyland.
Michelle’s parents live in Texas where Michelle grew up. Michelle has lots of cousins, aunts and uncles that we visit every year since it is a very short plane flight from Los Angeles. Michelle’s parents also come to LA to visit a few times a year. Michelle has an older sister in Florida and an older brother in California. Between the two of them we have three more nieces and two nephews, ranging in ages from 15 down to 2. Despite the distance, we are able to see both of their families several times a year. One of our nephews was adopted as a newborn and we have seen the amazing gift that adoption brings our entire extended family.
About Diana and Klaus
Our two dachshunds, Klaus and Diana, go almost everywhere we go and they are 100% part of our family. We have had Diana since she was 12 weeks old. She has an enormous personality and loves to play. Diana is now 7 years old but she still looks like a puppy and is just as lively as the day we got her. She loves to have our friends’ children throw the ball for her so we know she will love to have a little one to play with.
We have had Klaus for over three years. We are not sure how old he is because we rescued him from a neglectful home. He has finally come out of his shell and is completely rehabilitated. When we first got him he had to have several surgeries to correct some issues with his teeth. He had never been held or played with and was extremely scared of us, but Diana helped bring his personality out. Now they play and chase each other and cuddle together in their beds. We are so lucky to have these two small, but amazing, animals in our lives. They bring us so much joy everyday.
Why We Want to Adopt
We have always wanted a child to share our experiences with and enjoy the closeness that only a family can have. We love being around kids; in fact, we have four very close friends who have also adopted and we have taken great joy in watching their families grow. We dream of helping our child grow to be an individual with their own unique personality. We are a fun-loving family and have a lot more room and love for an addition. We know that adoption is the way for us to begin our family. We have both been fortunate to have graduated from college and law school and recognize that education creates many opportunities in life. It is important for us that our child has the same opportunities, if not more, that we have been lucky to have.
Our Home
We recently moved into a new home which will be perfect for a baby. We have a large backyard with a big play set that we are anxious to see put to good use. There are also lots of kids in the neighborhood, as well as excellent schools. We love our new home and have a room picked out and ready to be decorated for a baby.
Our Hobbies and Interests
We spend most of our free time together, and go on long walks with our dogs almost every day. On a typical weekend we take the dogs for a walk and stop to have coffee or breakfast at an outdoor café, or go to the beach to ride our bikes. We also like to go to the movies or the theatre and catch up with our friends and their families.
Michelle loves to read, snow ski, and rollerblade. She is still teaching John to balance on his roller blades, but she is convinced he will soon be an expert rollerblader. In his spare time, John loves to exercise and play tennis and golf. He also likes to listen to music and plays the piano and the guitar. Like most guys he also likes to watch sports during the weekend.
We both love to travel and learn about different cultures. This past year alone we’ve visited Scotland, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the Caribbean, not to mention numerous destinations within the US. We look forward to sharing our mutual love of travel with our child.
Thanks for reading a little bit about us. We hope this has given you some insight into who we are and why we believe we could be great parents for your child. If chosen, we promise to unconditionally love your child and give them every opportunity they will ever need for them to become who they want to be. If you have any questions about us or would like to speak to us, please contact your adoption advisor at ADOPTHELP by calling 1-800-637-7999, toll-free.
Thank you again and please take care.
Michelle and John
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