Hello! We are David and Robyn. Thank you for choosing to read our story to learn about our family and us as prospective parents! Our love story has two beginnings! We met, for what we thought was the first time, the summer Robyn began attending the same seminary as David. The two of us saw each other in the courtyard with a feeling of familiarity, as Robyn was moving in. After spending a lot of time together, we realized we had met about a year prior at Robyn’s college during an acapella concert. You could say our love story took a year to get started, but we think the wait was worth it! We were married in June of 2009. About two years into our marriage, we were told we would not be able to conceive a biological child. Adoption had always been a path we had considered pursuing, and this news helped us confirm that desire. In 2014, we were blessed to adopt our son, Lucas. He is an absolute joy in our lives! We always knew we would want to grow our family again, through the gift of adoption, and we would love to have another child to...

One of the first things that drew me to Robyn is the way that she can make anyone around her feel important and appreciated. She is easy to talk to and cares deeply about the wellbeing of others. Robyn grew up as the youngest in a large family. I believe that’s why she has such a passion for making sure everyone around her feels included and loved. Robyn is a voracious reader, a lover of music, and a talented writer and pastor. She is excellent at many things, but she stands out as a mom! She’s always ready to read a story, play a game, teach a new skill or kiss boo-boos for Lucas. Her patience and gentleness have helped our son get off to a great start in life. Motherhood isn’t always glamorous, but Robyn handles parenting with grace; it makes her heart sing! I am excited to watch her love expand as our family grows.

From the moment I met David, I knew there was something special about him. David has a charming wit and an easy smile that can make you feel comfortable and welcomed. He knows what to say to make any day better; this is what makes him such a wonderful pastor to his congregation. He has never met a stranger because he is quick to get to know everyone around him. David is incredibly outgoing, loves exploring new places, and enjoys trying new things. His adventurous spirit is the thing I like the most about him! David is consistently seeking out new podcasts or books on topics that have piqued his interest. He is a gifted guitar player. It’s always a lovely evening to listen to David play and sing for Lucas and me. David grew up as the older of two children. There is nothing he loves more than spending time with his family. David loves to play games with Lucas, take walks, and read together as a family. David is indeed a wonderful, loving dad and I can’t wait to see him open his heart to another child.

Lucas is four-years-old. He became a part of our family through the gift of adoption when he was born. Vivacious and energetic are the best words to describe our little guy! Lucas is always on the move, whether it’s running around, playing outside on his playset, chasing our dog, Chloe or playing different sports. There is no question that Lucas loves to learn and find out how and why things happen the way they do. Lucas is incredibly empathetic. His daycare providers and pre-school teachers have always told us how awesome he is at caring for other children when they are sad. Lucas is careful around younger children and cares about their safety. Babies mainly get Lucas’ attention! He loves to watch them, hold them, and if they start to cry he makes sure the nearest adult knows so that the little one can be taken care of. When we talk with him about the idea of becoming a big brother he shows so much excitement! We have a room prepared for a new baby, and Lucas loves to go in there to check it out. He tells everyone who visits that the room is set up for the new...

From the very first month that we were dating, it was clear that there was going to be a dog in the family. One month, to the day, after we moved into our first home, we rescued Chloe from a local shelter. Chloe is an eleven-year-old German Shepherd/Chow mix. She’s gentle and sweet with Lucas. She was especially patient with him as he tugged on her fur to pull himself up as he was learning to walk. Age hasn’t slowed Chloe down a bit! She still loves to run around in the yard, play fetch, and alert us to anyone who might be coming up the sidewalk toward our house. She passes the day by lying in a warm spot of the sun, that streams in through the windows and saving up her energy for evening playtime.

Our home is on a quiet residential subdivision in a suburban town in Michigan. We love the huge living room and basement area to play in. Our fenced in backyard is great for Lucas and Chloe to run around in and enjoy the changing seasons. There is often the sound of children from the neighborhood outside playing basketball, street hockey or various games. There are several parks close by, and we are just a short drive to the beach! What makes this house special to us is not the walls or rooms, but what happens inside them. Our house is the place where we read books, play games, create songs, cook meals, and grow in love as a family!

Thank you so much for taking the time to read through our profile. We cannot express how much we respect your courage and strength to consider this path. We hope you find peace as you continue this journey. We know our hope and joy about adoption is only possible because of the love you have for your child. We can promise you that your child will always feel loved in our home. Family is important to us. We will provide a safe, loving home, and opportunities to explore who they desire to become. Your child will grow up knowing how much you love them and how courageous you are because of that unconditional love. We promise we will embrace your child’s uniqueness and encourage their individuality. They will grow up with surrounded by a loving extended family and friends. We will make sure they have numerous opportunities for education, fun, and growth. We value the healthy relationship we have with Lucas’ birth parents and would love to share a similar one with you. However open you would like our connection to be, please know that your child will grow up knowing about your sacrifice and love. Thank you again, and...

Thank you so much for taking the time to read through our profile. We cannot express how much we respect your courage and strength to consider this path and we hope you find peace as you continue. We know our hope and joy about adoption is only possible because of the love you have for your child. We can promise you that your child will never want for love in our home. Family is important to us and we will do all we can to provide a safe, loving home and opportunities to explore who they desire to become. Your child will grow up knowing just how much you loved them and how courageous you were because of that love. We promise we will embrace the child in all their uniqueness and encourage their individuality. They will grow up with loving extended family and friends who cannot wait to meet them. We will make sure they have numerous opportunities for education, fun and growth. We value the strong relationship we have with Lucas’ birthparents and would love to share a similar one with you. But however open you would like our connection to be please know that your child will...