Our Story Hello! We’re Greg and Tara! Thank you for taking the time to read our profile, we are so excited at the prospect of becoming parents!We met thirteen years ago in church. Greg was visiting some friends down south at the time and decided to go to church where Tara went before leaving. Tara’s Dad met Greg first and then introduced us. It’s kind of a running joke that Tara’s dad picked out his son-in-law. We talked a little that day but didn’t expect it go anywhere since we lived in different states. But, we ended up running into one another again at a church meeting later on. We enjoyed getting to know each other at the meeting and decided we didn’t want to stop. We dated for five years while we both were trying to finish school. It was a long-distance relationship at first, but we realized we couldn't let each other go. We got married in 2009 and have been happily married ever since. After Greg graduated medical school and completed residency, we decided that we were ready for a family, but that didn’t work out as planned. After going through the loss of an ectopic pregnancy,...

About Greg by Tara Loving, easy-going, funny, and smart; those are the characteristics that describe Greg. However, his best attributes by far are his Christian virtues. Something that I strived for in finding a husband was finding a Christian man; Greg is just that. We regularly attend church services and read the Bible together. He’s a gentleman, often thanking me for making dinner and complimenting me when I’ve done something he appreciates. It’s the small things that mean a lot to me, like holding my hand when we’re out or insisting on dropping me off at the door when it’s raining. Greg is a pediatrician, and he is constantly helping others with their children’s needs, inside and outside of the clinic. He works in an outpatient clinic that doesn’t require him to be on call, so there is still plenty of family time for us. While he is a professional, he is a kid at heart which helps him understand the kids around him. He loves discussing games, cars, Star Wars, and Disney World with his patients. His patients’ parents come to him often for both medical and parenting advice. While he doesn’t have kids of his own, he’s well-studied...

About Tara by Greg I’m not a talented writer; I would rather sit down and tell you how great Tara is, so you’ll have to bear with me as I fumble through trying to describe how much she means to me. Tara is a strong Christian woman with a loving and compassionate heart. She stayed by my side as I went through med school all while teaching preschool to support us. She was always there for me throughout the long hours of residency as well. Despite long hours, Tara was always warm and kindhearted with her students while being patient with my course load, and myself for that matter. The children from our church will often run to Tara for her to hold them while they play with her necklaces. Sometimes we end up staying at social functions longer just because another little girl runs to be held by Tara. She is everything I could ever want in a wife, and there is no doubt that she’ll make a great mother.

Home and Community We live in a brick, ranch-style home. We spend much of our time in our family room watching movies and reading together. Our kitchen is often filled with the aromas of home cooked meals by Tara and occasional homemade pies by Greg. Our backyard ends with a large field behind us, so it’s fairly private. It has a playhouse in the backyard that is built like a miniature house; there is plenty of room for a child to play. Although we live in a neighborhood with houses beside and across from us, the houses are spaced out to where we’re not living on top of one another. It’s a peaceful street to live on and has families with young children. You’ll often see neighbors out pushing strollers and walking their dogs. We live within walking distance to the local elementary and middle schools which have received good ratings. Our town ended up being a wonderful fit for us with Greg’s workplace, the church building, shops, and schools all within a ten-minute drive. When the weather is nice, we enjoy getting out on walking trails in an area nearby which is a short drive away as well. Our...

Most of our immediate family live close by. It’s reassuring knowing they’re just a short drive away, and it’s so nice to get together with them throughout the year. Both sets of our parents live about 20 minutes away. We enjoy going to church together and having family dinners. It’s fun to head to Tara’s parents’ farm to swim in their pool or go on the trails in their woods. Greg enjoys target practice with Tara’s Dad, and Tara has always been her Mom’s shopping buddy. We’re often at Greg’s parents’ house for family gatherings, especially when Greg’s brother and his family are in town. The men in the family are often sitting around the table playing Rook, and the women are often shopping or playing with the kids. We see Greg’s sister and her husband at least twice a week, and they’re only about 15 minutes away; they have two little boys who will be great playmates! Even though Greg’s brother and family live about twelve hours away, we see them once or twice a year and talk on the phone. We enjoy our times visiting with them and playing with our niece and nephew. Greg’s parents already adore...

As far as passions go, God is the most important part of our lives. We attend church services three times a week and are active members. We have so much love and respect for our church family; they are there for us through the peaks and valleys of life, and we are very thankful to have them in our lives. There is an annual party in the summertime with church members and friends where we have a potluck dinner, play volleyball, football, sing, and enjoy each other’s company. In the fall, we have the tradition of a family Thanksgiving dinner, and Greg’s brother and his family are usually able to make it. It’s fun to get everyone together to catch up and to play with our niece and nephews.For shared hobbies, we enjoy watching movies together, trying new restaurants, and taking our dog for walks. We take one to two vacations per year. While we enjoy exploring new places, our favorite destination is Disney World. We love most things Disney whether we are there or not, and we are often watching Disney movies or listening to Disney music even while home. We are Mouseketeers at heart and can’t wait to...

Thank you for taking the time to read our profile! We think you are doing a very brave and loving thing by choosing adoption. If you would choose us as parents, we will love this child with all of our hearts. We can provide financial stability, cousins, close family members who will offer endless amounts of support, and a well-rounded education. Also, please know, that regardless of how much contact we have, we will raise this child to know how much love you have for them in choosing adoption. And, if you so desire, updates and pictures would be available to you. We pray for you as you are making these tough decisions, and we hope that we might be the answer that you are looking for in raising this precious baby. Sincerely,Greg and Tara