Dear Birthmother,

Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know about us.  We are Shane and Amy and are thrilled to be starting a family after 18 years of marriage.  We anxiously desire to have you become part of the next chapter in our life.

About Us
We have prepared in our hearts, minds, and home a place for a child to come in and expand our family. Infertility was discouraging, but our faith in Jesus Christ has been a constant encouragement.   We know God has a plan and His timing is perfect.  Our children will be surrounded by this faith and encouragement.

We are blessed with loving families and many friends that will shower your child with love.  There can never be too many people to love a child and nurture them as they grow.  We are fortunate in that Amy is able to stay at home full time and caring for this child will be solely our responsibility. 

About Shane
Shane is an all-around great guy.  He is a financial software consultant and a true kid at heart.  Shane is as comfortable in the boardroom as he is under the hood of his ‘65 Mustang or on his bicycle. He is also content to just be at home on the sofa relaxing. 

Shane has a strong commitment to family.  This commitment was displayed clearly when he decided to stay at home with his mother after the sudden death of his father.  Now I am the focus of this commitment and I know he will be the same kind of father.  Shane also has a sense of integrity that is rarely seen today.  These qualities combine to make him a noble and caring man of faith.

About Amy
Amy will be a great mother.  She is an interior designer by trade and a loving friend and encourager by nature.  She has many talents, including an uncanny tendency to make friends and pick up new sports.  She loves movies, games and has fun wherever she might find herself.  She grew up in a strong family and has demonstrated her commitment to them on numerous occasions. 

In addition to her family, she has a strong group of friends.  She knows not only them but also their families and she is often the person they come to for advice and support.  I’m proud of her and blessed to be married to her and know she will be a wonderful mother. 

Our Family
Our immediate family is relatively small, but we are unique in that both sides live very close to each other in our hometown.  This is a wonderful thing because we are all able to be together at the same time.  We are both blessed with large extended families, most of who live near our home town - no shortage of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Shane’s mother is a wonderful “Nana” to our two nephews.  Shane’s brother lives next door, therefore she is quite experienced at spoiling the grandchildren.  She is very excited about the opportunity to expand her role to another grandchild.

Amy’s parents live just a short drive up the main highway.  To say that they are excited to become grandparents for the first time would be an understatement.  They can hardly wait.  The same can be said for Amy’s sister and brother-in-law.  They are already a great aunt and uncle to two nephews.  They also give the best, unexpected Christmas gifts.  They raise stocking-stuffing to an art form.

Our Home
Our “house” is a three-bedroom apartment in a high rise on Lake Michigan in Illinois.  Our home, on the other hand, is wherever we are together as a family.  It has a strong foundation built on God, history and trust and at the very heart of it is love.  Our home is ready and waiting for its first child.  One interior designer is very excited about her newest “client” and designing the perfect nursery.

Our Promise to You
We promise to provide a loving and secure family environment.  Our Christian beliefs and values will guide us in raising a child with strong morals and compassion for others.  We also value education and a love of learning.  These will be passed along, as well.

We will be up front and sensitive in preserving this child’s unique, personal history.  We would love to speak to you about how we can work together to write this special child’s story.  Please call Lifetime Adoption at 1-800-923-6784 to learn more about us.

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