Hi,
     We’re Steven and Stacy; we would like to introduce ourselves and share some of our journey with you. 
Ten years ago, at ages 17 and 20, we were two young people having fun and living carefree.  At the time, Stacy was a senior in high school and           Steven was working full time in local industry.  Because we lived in the same town, our paths would cross occasionally; however, we had never formally met.  We were introduced to each other, finally, with the help of a mutual friend, and it wasn’t long after that we actually started dating. 
     Over time we discovered how well we complement and learn from each other.  Learning to appreciate and grow from each other’s strengths and weaknesses helped us become well-rounded and prepared for many challenges, not only in our relationship, but in life.  Through our first six years together we developed a special bond that we knew could only be found between soul mates.  And so it followed: we married each other on a sunny day in September of 2003.  Our favorite season of the year, autumn was the perfect time to say our vows to each other.  In a traditional ceremony with family and friends there to support us, we made a commitment to each other and with God to love and cherish each other unconditionally. 

Our Families
     We are very close to both of our families.  Steven has an older sister who is married and has three children, and a younger sister who is married and due to have her first baby in February.  He has a great relationship with his parents who have been married for 38 years.  They raised him in a Christian home where faith in Christ, conservative family values, and proper education were inspired to be the norms.  His parents have always been active in Church activities; Steven has followed their lead by volunteering as a referee for Church-sponsored Upwards® youth basketball for the past four years.  Some of the interests shared by Steven and his father include attending Indiana Basketball games in Bloomington each season; fishing trips to Ontario, Minnesota, and Michigan; and discussing various engineering topics—Steven is a Manufacturing Engineer and his dad is an Electrical Engineer. They share a special bond together as father and son. 
     Stacy’s parents divorced when she was young, but her mom remarried and Stacy has a close relationship with her step dad.  Stacy and her mom are always having girls’ night out—their special time together as mother and daughter.  They share many common interests such as reading, taking long evening walks, visiting new restaurants, shopping, or working out at the fitness center.  Stacy talks to her parents almost every day and visits them regularly.  Her younger brother was recently married in June.  Stacy was brought up in a Christian home as well.  Throughout her childhood years she attended church camp and was involved in the youth group.  She also has helped in the nursery and taught Sunday school.

     While Steven’s parents have grandchildren because his sisters now have families, Stacy’s parents are eagerly awaiting grandchildren of their own.  They are looking forward to doing what grandparents do best:  spoiling their grandchild!  The only spoiling they can do right now is for our little dog Sullivan; he is so excited when he goes to his Grandparents house because he gets all the attention! 

Our Home
     At home we have two pets that we adore:  Sullivan (Sully) and Smokey.  Sully is a four year old Shih Tzu, and Smokey is a six year old cat.  They are our boys.  Somehow they don’t fit the usual mold of a dog and cat relationship—they play together and get along great!  They are best friends and provide many hours of enjoyment for us. 
Since we were kids, pets have always been a part of our lives.  Not only do we enjoy their company, we also look forward to the excitement in their eyes each time we come home after being away at work or weekend getaways. 
     We moved into our home shortly before getting married and have lived there ever since.  It is a 1 ½ story cape cod that is very warm and inviting.  Over the last four years we have worked together to give the house our personal touch.  One of our favorite features is the large, fenced-in back yard. Not only does it provide a place for Sully and Smokey to roam and play, it also makes a great place to spend time with family and friends having cookouts, sitting around a campfire, or just relaxing in the sun.
     Of course, we don’t spend all our time at home.  We still go out for a date now and then.  This usually involves going out to a nice dinner, maybe catching a movie, or going to the book store to find a must-read.  We both enjoy Italian & Mexican foods.  We love pizza!  Some weekends we take it easy by getting pizza, renting movies and snuggling on the couch.  For getaway weekends, we’ll occasionally go to Indy or Chicago to do some shopping or catch a ballgame.  Steven’s aunt & uncle have a lake house in Michigan, so it’s nice to go there for weekend visits and enjoy the outdoors.  Boating, fishing, swimming and the sun makes for low-key, relaxing times every summer.  While getaway time is important to us, we both have fulfilling careers that we enjoy.

Our Work
     We are following a more traditional line of thinking when it comes to juggling career demands with obligations at home.  Steven has an engineering degree and he is currently employed by a major orthopedic device manufacturer.  Steven’s job is challenging and gratifying, and there is room for upward mobility. 
     Following high school, Stacy began working as a procedure scheduler for a Cardiology group.  After working there for nine years, she decided to leave and pursue an opportunity to be self-employed doing marketing and market research from the comfort of our home.  It has been a positive change for Stacy because she is now able to set her own hours and remain at home to raise a child if, God willing, we are blessed with a baby.  One of our goals has always been to put ourselves in a position of raising children in a traditional way, with Stacy being a stay-at-home-mom.

Our Mission
     Having a family and raising children has always been very important to us.  Soon after Steven graduated from college, we decided to start trying for a child. But, after a year of trying on our own without any success, we decided to see an infertility doctor.  It was then we discovered Stacy has endometriosis.  Over the next year and a half, we went through three attempts at in-vitro fertilization; however, two attempts resulted in miscarriage and the other failed completely. Even though it was a lot to go through, we’re not giving up our dream to start a family. 
     With the love and support of our family and friends we have decided to adopt a child.  We both come from homes where we grew up with siblings and were blessed with parents that not only made us who we are today but loved and cared for us very much.    We want to pass those positive values and experiences on to our own children, and so here we are searching for a willing mother to place her trust in us.  We are eager to become first-time parents!

From Stacy
     There are so many words to describe Steven and the man he has become.   Since we started dating at a young age we have been able to not only grow up together but grow stronger as a couple.  Steven is very hard working and dedicated to his career.  He remains focused and is always setting new goals that he someday hopes to achieve.  He is very loyal and when he commits to something he follows through with it.  You can always be assured that he will be there for you no matter what.  Steven lives his life to the fullest and tries to never sweat the small stuff life throws his way.  He is the most patient person I have ever met.   Steven is very independent and strives to be the best provider he can be.   He is always there to listen.  Steven is not only my partner in life, he is my provider, my rock, and most importantly he has become my best friend.  I love him very much and I look forward to seeing him with our child and watching him do what he does best, care for the ones he loves. 

From Steven
     Stacy’s goal is to give love. Everyday she is able to meet that goal in ways that are sweet and simple, yet sometimes challenging for me.  She makes me a more complete person by holding me to a higher standard and encouraging open communication between us.  I admire her ability to be so good at those seemingly simple things that sometimes defy my grasp.  With her magic intuition, she never ceases to surprise. 
Stacy sees things through.  She knows what she wants.  I respect her ability to prevail over adversity, sometimes with nothing more than her own will. All that she is inspires me to be more for her and myself.  I know when we are blessed with children someday that she will be a guiding light for them just as she has been for me.

From Both of Us
     Thank you for taking the time to read a little about us.  We hope that by giving you this small glimpse into our lives you are reassured of the fact that good, down-to-earth people are out there who have much love to give to your baby.  Please know that we admire your respect for life, your decision to choose adoption. Without your generosity and your act of selfless love, couples like us who cannot conceive would never have the chance to share our love with a child. A child is the most beautiful and thoughtful gift anyone could possibly give. If you choose us as parents for your child, he or she will grow up knowing that they came to us through the grace of God and through your love.

Sincerely,

Steven & Stacy

 

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