Choose A Family : Parent Profile
Sharyl and Elizabeth
Dear Birth Mother,
We want to thank you for taking the time to view our profile. We hope this letter expresses to you who we are and gives you a small glimpse into our lives. We want you to know it is with great admiration that we write this to you, as we know there is no act of greater love then to pursue adoption. You are an amazing, strong, caring person who will forever be special to your baby and to us.
Getting to Know Us
Neither one of us believed in the idea of soul mates until we met one another. We met in 2006, and after spending time getting to know each other, it was not long before we were completely in love. We are fortunate to live in Massachusetts, a state that allows for same sex couples to marry, and we took advantage of that right on September 12, 2009. We love nothing more than spending time together. Our relationship has a strong foundation which is built on love, trust, friendship and respect. We only hope to instill these same values in our children.
We live busy lives spending time with friends, family and full of activities. We enjoy going out to dinner, traveling, sports both watching (especially the Red Sox) and playing, running, skiing, watching movies, dancing, music and spending quiet nights in cuddling on the couch. No matter what we are doing together it usually always includes us laughing until our stomachs hurt. We are best friends and support each other through every difficult situation that arises.
We love spending time with our beloved Great Danes (Chance and Jasper) who are larger than life but are completely gentle giants. We joke that they are famous, because wherever we go, people seem to have heard about them or have already met them. They eat up the attention!
We own a house in a small town outside of Boston, which has a phenomenal school system, strong community and many children. There are parks and playgrounds in abundance, and the neighborhood in which we reside is quiet and safe. We cannot even articulate how excited we are to add a child into our family and our experiences.
About Liz:
I was born in a small town in Massachusetts. I have two wonderful and supportive parents who cannot wait to be grandparents. I also have a younger brother, who is a teacher and an all around awesome guy. When I was in high school my mom shared with me that she got pregnant when she was young and gave the baby up for adoption. I had a million questions. She explained that back in the 60’s when unwed mothers got pregnant they were sent to a group home for unwed mothers, until the baby was born, and the baby was placed for adoption. I felt so sad for my mother that she had to go through such a difficult thing, by herself. I immediately hoped that one day I could meet my sister. That day did come, and it has been such a wonderful relationship that we have developed. My sister is married and has twin boys who are 4 years old. My family now has a relationship not only with her family, but her adoptive family as well. We are all, in essence, one big family. My mother and her adoptive mother are extremely close. I am so happy the experience has been so positive, and I feel so fortunate to have her in my life.
My family is very large. We have a lot of traditions, like going skiing the day after Christmas, family golf tournaments on father’s day, week long family vacations on Cape Cod, family parties on birthdays and large gatherings on holidays. I am so fortunate to have grown up with such a large, caring, supportive and unconditional family. I cannot wait to bring another family member into the picture. They cannot wait either. I am also lucky to have a good, solid group of friends that are supportive in times of need, as well as really fun to be around. I attended public schools while growing up and had a very positive experience. I went to college at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and majored in Sociology. I excelled in soccer, loved the social aspect of school and was involved in many clubs and groups.
I view my job as more than a job, it is a passion and way of life. I started working as a residential counselor after college and I am now the Assistant Director in a residential school, which provides treatment for adolescent girls who have suffered from abuse and neglect. I love my job. The kids I work with are amazing. I have never known such resilient, strong, inspiring individuals who have overcome so much in such a short life.
I have a ton of interests. I enjoy working out, any physical activity, going to the beach, spending time with my dogs (they are the best), watching movies and I love television and music. I have guilty pleasures like Jersey Shore (not proud of that, but it sucked me in), American Idol, Lady GaGa, and iced coffee, McDonalds’s French fries (seriously there are not better French fries) and reading Us Weekly magazine. I am not as embarrassed to admit I also love Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Bloc Party, Criminal Minds, 20/20, Dateline and Modern Family.
I try not to take myself too seriously and I think having a sense of humor is important if you want to enjoy life. I am forgiving (without mistakes we would stop growing), caring, kind, friendly, generous and down to earth. I think the most important thing is to give to those in need and to be non-judgmental. The world would be so boring if we were all the same.
About Sharyl:
I was raised in a traditional Irish Catholic family. I have two younger sisters that mean the world to me and realized early on that there is nothing like a sister. We were born in a small town at beginning of Cape Cod with our extended family only an hour away. We spent summers at the beach, a local parks or at my grandparents house with my aunts, uncles and cousins spending endless hours in their in ground pool. My early childhood consists of countless memories of playing games with my cousins, chasing grandpa in the pool, having cookouts and large holiday gatherings. This period of time was a wonderful time in my life and I will forever treasure these memories.
When I was ten years old my mother unexpectedly passed away. I was very close with my mother and losing her was one of the most difficult things I have had to go through. As the oldest sibling I quickly stepped into a pseudo care taker role for my younger sisters. We were fortunate enough to have the support of our extended family and local community to assist us in dealing with the loss.
My high school experience was extremely positive. I was a gifted athlete participating in field hockey and winter and spring track. Academics never came easily to me but through hard work and determination I was able to make good grades. I was class president, on student council and had many important friendships with peers from all social circles. I have never been a “cliquey person” and enjoy differences in all people.
Through scholarships and hard work I put myself through undergraduate and graduate school obtaining two degrees in Social Work. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and specialize in working with children and adolescents who have been abused, neglected, struggle with learning issues and developmental delays. I have a flexible job that is family friendly. Social work not only provides me with financial stability but it really is a way of life for me. I truly believe in living a non judgmental life where fairness comes first and all people are treated equal.
I love the outdoors. I have always enjoyed exercising. I love to run, play tennis, kayak, swim and ski. I love the summer time. I can’t get enough of the beach. I love the smell of the ocean, the chill in the water and of course being tan all summer long! I love the smell of fresh cut grass, BBQ’s, and the sound of the ice cream truck. I am deathly afraid of bees and it is not an uncommon sight to see me running from them in the summer time! I love cleaning (strange I know). I love chocolate and always need a snack after dinner. I love apple picking, cutting down our own Christmas tree and baking for the holidays. I am a hard core democrat and believe funding should go to people in need. I love children of all ages and have always had a deep desire to be a mother.
People would describe me as a bleeding heart. I tend to always see the good in people. I believe in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th chances. I am patient, considerate, polite and nurturing. I have a strong love for animals and love being a pet owner; I think animals enrich our lives.
Our Promise to You:
We promise to love, care, support, protect and nurture this child. He or She will be afforded a life that will allow them to explore who they are, what they stand for and parents who will help them achieve their dreams. We promise to inspire confidence, encourage creativity and stand by them in whatever lies ahead. We take this responsibility seriously and like any responsibilities we have had, we will never stop trying to be the best parents we can be.
If you would like to speak with us about adopting your child, or you have any questions for us, please contact one of our Adoption Advisors at AdoptHelp by calling toll free 1-800-637-7999.
With Respect and Admiration,
Liz & Sharyl
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